How to Cook a Gremlin

I met this week's guest, Remi Williams in the notoriously relaxed setting of the Masterchef the Professionals kitchen earlier this year?! His creativity and cool, calm demeanour immediately struck me. Following filming I asked him if I could come and do a shift at his restaurant in Tooting, Smoke and Salt which showcases curing, smoking and preserving techniques. 

His menus were utterly inspiring, along with the fact that Remi and his team make everything in house, including all their tasty sourdough bread.  

Remi and I discuss the unsung ingredients beloved in Nigeria, making appearances on London menus. We also candidly talk about the harsh reality of customer criticism, our shared wish for a second chance in the MTCP kitchen, existential crises and staying true to yourself. 

You can check out Remi's insanely delicious food here:
www.smokeandsalt.com
@smokeandsaltldn 
@chefremiwilliams

Kate Kindersley founded Hadeda, a unique home collection sourced from artisans across fashion, ceramics, art, weaving, beading and carpentry from Africa and around the globe.  Kate grew up between Africa and the UK. The business is informed by a belief in the enduring value of craft and design over mass production.

In this episode Kate and Sophie discuss heartbreak pizza, the power of a roast and imagine a world where you only ate Greek yoghurt!

You can find more information about this inspiring business on its website and instagram handle: 
https://hadeda.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/hadeda_co/?hl=en

Jane is a true multi-hyphenate. She is a chef, professional culinary teacher at Leiths School of Food and Wine, pastry guru and inspiring creator of recipe content, janeexplainsforforkssake. She combines self deprecating humour with incredible skills to make her demonstrations mesmerising. 

Jane joins me to talk about the life changing events that led her to working in the food industry. We discuss everything from the tonic of magical friend cookery, high low food combinations, our love of Joanne McNally and sharing the same weird snacking habits as a Spice Girl.

Follow Jane at ticktock.com/@janeexplains.forforkssake