This week author, food writer and live fire expert Helen Graves (@foodstories) joins host Janine (@missj9) to share her expert tips for perfect summer eating. Helen believes there’s always an excuse for firing up the grill, whatever the weather, and in her new book BBQ Days, BBQ Nights she shares recipes for every season and occasion. Listen on for tons of brilliant BBQ hosting ideas.

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This week cookery teacher, supperclub host and author Karla Zazueta @mexicanfoodmemories joins host Janine @missj9 to share tales from her new book, Nortena – a celebration of the food of her North Mexican heritage. She explains why Mexican BBQ or carne asada is always an excuse for a huge party, how dried chillies are used to bring layers of flavour to dishes and how sweet potatoes are often used in a very surprising way.

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This week chef and author Letitia Clark @letitia_ann_clark joins host Janine @missj9 to share tales of her adopted homeland, Sardinia. She explains how the Italian island has created a unique food culture, how foraging is an everyday pastime for her and she also gives lots of inspiration for delicious summery recipes.

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This week olive columnist and podcast regular @gurd_loyal joins @missj9 to share his pick of the latest summer cookbooks including new releases from @mexicanfoodmemories @symmetrybreakfast @happyendingsldn @marie_mitchell_ @kittycoles @theconnaught @sarahjohnsoncooks 

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This week author Anna Shepherd @annashepherdfood joins Janine @missj9 to explain why she thinks vegetables shouldn’t be relegated to a side dish but celebrated in their own right. She shares loads of brilliant tips and tricks for squeezing every drop of flavour out of everyday veg like onions, cabbages, swede and aubergines and making them the star of the show.

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