Journalist, Author, Presenter and Academic Afua Hirsch is invited around to join Andi and Miquita for a Friday night feast of lamb, frigola, turnip puree, leek tops and lamb broth, from Andi and the team, and a delicious spring spritzer from Miquita. Afua brings her sister Ama, an educational and child psychologist.  The two sisters discuss their close relationship,  their upbringing in South West London, parenting, and embracing their Ghanaian heritage. Afua also talks about her book "Decolonising My Body" and her recent BBC series "Africa Rising". the conversation ranges from the importance of representation, paying it forward, embracing ageing, flirting with Donell Jones, the importance of Usher on Afua's career, and of course there is at least one mention of Oprah.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Afua Hirsch - Listen to The Whisper

Hosted by the dynamic mother-daughter duo, Andi and Miquita Oliver. Stirring&nbsp;It Up sees them welcome a special guest&nbsp;and a plus one of their own choice, to gather around their kitchen table for a feast of laughter, vulnerability, and deep conversations about all things food, culture, and the human experience.&nbsp;
Delectable food made by Andi, enticing drinks devised by Miquita. They invite you to unwind relax and embrace the power of sharing life’s experiences with each other. Their family is big and beautiful and the kitchen table is where they all come together. Break&nbsp;bread, breathe deep &amp; let them share it with you. THIS is how they do it in the Oliver household!&nbsp; 
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Stirring It Up is BACK for another series, with Andi and Miquita using the first episode as a chance for the two of them to catch up on each others news 
Throwing fabulous parties for turning forty, and celebrating a best friend's sixtieth. How entering a new decade has changed everything. Puppy life, milestones, and adventures apart are all on the menu. Plus mother and daughter give each other their flowers for their respective individual projects  - celebrating Andi's "Fabulous Feasts"  TV show, saluting a year since "Pepperpot Diaries" was released, , and applauding Miquita's new  "Miss Me" podcast. 
There's the usual laughter and tears, and a preview of the forthcoming guests in series 4. All discussed between mouthfuls of some serious comfort food - fish tea and jasmine rice. 
Look out for a brand new "Extra Helpings" this series, as Andi and Miquita put together the essential "Stirring It Up" playlist. 
An Offscript Production, and YaYa Production.  Produced by Tayo Popoola.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andi and Miquita - The Work You Do When No One is Watching

Presenter Katie Piper is the final guest of series 3, alongside husband Richard. They are Invited by Andi and Miquita " to exercise the brunch muscle"  over a table of very special pancakes. Katie and Richard talk about their first meeting,  swapping Blackberry pins, turning adversity into advocacy, and setting up her foundation.  There's also *more* conversation about the advantages of turning forty, de-thorning roses by hand, the power of affirmations, why Beverly Knight still calls Richard by the wrong name and so much more.... 
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Katie Piper - Finding Your Why

Restaurant critic and broadcaster, Jay Rayner joins Andi and Miquita for dinner. He brings his wife Pat.  An Andi' soul food staple' of Stout braised oxtail, washed down with plenty of Friday night wine, means there's a lively conversation about music, Masterchef, 37 year old conversations, the joy of radio and much more. Jay and Pat also talk about their love of jazz music, and playing live together with their band. 
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Jay Rayner - The Jay Rayner Quartet

What's it like being mothered by Andi? What's it like having Miquita as a daughter? 
Get ready for a very special, very personal episode ahead of Mother's Day, where Andi and Miquita sit down, mother to daughter, for a very personal lunch. 
On the menu is one of Miquita's favourite childhood dishes. Also on the menu is plenty of conversation about their early  life in West London, the extended family that helped raise Miquita, finding a connection with Miquita's 'other' family, tales of boyfriends, good and bad, the pleasure and pride they have working with each other, and tales of spectacular fallouts. There is also some lovely insight into the woman Andi was before she was Miquita's mother. 
Mostly though, the episode is about pride, respect, and most of all love. With plenty of laughter along the way. 
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Mother's Day Special - Interviewing Each Other

More chat with Afua Hirsch and her sister Ama, from their visit to Andi and Miquita's table.  We hear more about Ama's work as a child and educational psychotherapist, why Roger Federer's parents were staying in Afua's old bedroom, and much more, including Miquita's specially prepared drink, and more on Andi's recipe. 
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