Jay Rayner and his panel of food fanatics are in Lewisham, south east London for this week’s episode. Joining Jay are food writers Tim Anderson, Melek Erdal and Melissa Thompson, and materials expert Dr Zoe Laughlin. In Lewisham’s Prendergast School, the panel discusses a variety of culinary conundrums, from cooking with coffee to the many uses of banana leaves. The panellists also ponder their desert island dish of choice, and their tips and tricks for cooking for one. Jay chats to Sri Lankan chef and founder of Little Sambol supper club, Gabriella Suresh, about the ins and outs of Sri Lankan lamprais. He also invites Vietnamese food writer, Uyen Luu, to talk about the surprising link between Vietnamese coffee and cats.  Producer: Bethany Hocken
Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock
Executive Producer: Hannah Newton
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Jay Rayner and his panel of chefs, cooks and writers are in Edgware for this week’s episode of The Kitchen Cabinet. 
 
Joining Jay are chefs Andi Oliver and Jeremy Pang, food writer and Masterchef champion Tim Anderson, and food historian Dr Annie Gray. 
 
The panel discuss a range of culinary questions, from the most interesting recipes involving kale, to their favourite uses for polenta. They also debate the difference between and pie and a tart, and let us in on their favourite cooking hacks.  Meanwhile, Jay chats to Jonathan Grodzinski from Grodzinski Bakery about the sweets and treats enjoyed during the Jewish festival of Purim.
 
Senior Producer: Dominic Tyerman
Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock 
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Edgware

Jay Rayner and his panel of food experts are in Bury St Edmunds for this week’s episode. Joining Jay are food writers Tim Hayward and Ixta Belfrage, chef Andi Oliver and food historian Dr Annie Gray. 
 
The panel discuss a range of culinary conundrums, from the best ways to use up 40 savoy cabbages, to making a homemade baguette taste ‘French’. They also discuss the different types of chorizo and its uses, and the real question on everyone’s mind - does anyone enjoy pickled eggs?  Meanwhile, Dr Annie Gray takes us through the history and uses of vinegar, and guest speaker Saffa, from Bury St Edmunds food stall Saffa’s Delight, talks us through the method of making traditional South African biltong.
 
Senior Producer: Dan Cocker
Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Bury St Edmunds

Jay Rayner and his panel of food experts are in Newcastle for this week’s episode of The Kitchen Cabinet. Joining Jay are chef Rob Owen-Brown, food writers Paula McIntyre and Rachel McCormack, and food historian Dr Annie Gray. In Newcastle’s Live Theatre, the panel discusses everything from basic tips for cracking an egg, to the more complex of questions - is there anything that can’t be improved by nduja? Meanwhile, Dr Annie Gray takes us through the changing sounds of the kitchen over the years, as the panel discuss the worst noises to hear while cooking. Alongside the panel debate, local culinary hero Adam Riley of Riley’s Fish Shack talks the panel through the history, preparation and recipes for kippers. Producer: Bethany Hocken
Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Newcastle

Jay Rayner and his panel of food connoisseurs are in Lewes for this week’s episode. Joining Jay are chef Tim Anderson, food writer Lerato Umah-Shaylor, and drinks expert Alice Lascelles.  The panel discusses the best way to use up a glut of avocados, how to use nettles in cooking, and the best type of crisps to pair with wine.  Meanwhile, drinks journalist Alice Lascelles takes us through the best types of English wine, while Tim Anderson offers up his tips and tricks for cooking with Japanese fruit, yuzu. The panel also addresses the question on everyone’s mind - if you could bathe in one fruit, what would it be? A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Lewes

In the season finale of The Kitchen Cabinet, Jay Rayner and his team of food experts are at West Horsley Place to solve the audience’s culinary conundrums. He's joined by food writer Lerato Umah Shaylor, chefs Jeremy Pang, Rob Owen Brown and materials expert Zoe Laughlin to tackle all things banquets and nibbles - from non-alcoholic drinks perfect for Dry January to show stopping banquet meals to amaze party guests.  The panellists also discuss the weird food items tucked away at the back of their pantries, and answer the all important question - what's the optimum shape for a glass of champagne? And Jay chats to the Director of West Horsley Place Trust, Ilona Harris, to find out about West Horsley’s rich banqueting history - previously enjoyed by Henry VIII. Senior Producer: Dan Cocker
Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod
Executive Producer: Hannah Newton A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Lewisham

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