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Skye McAlpine on getting festive, growing up in Venice and her biggest cooking disaster


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Join Samuel Goldsmith on The Good Food Podcast as he welcomes celebrated cookery writer Skye McAlpine for a festive, food-filled conversation perfect for anyone looking for Christmas cooking inspiration and holiday hosting tips. Skye shares the stories behind her new book, The Christmas Companion, and reveals how she brings warmth, style, and a little magic to the holiday season. Discover Skye’s unique blend of Venetian and English Christmas traditions, her go-to holiday recipes, memorable kitchen “disasters,” and her smart approach to stress-free festive entertaining. From the secrets to a standout Christmas cake to the art of embracing easy festive shortcuts, Skye offers practical advice to elevate your celebrations without the overwhelm. Whether you're planning a cosy family Christmas, hosting a festive gathering, or simply searching for new holiday food ideas, this episode is packed with inspiration, laughter, and plenty of seasonal cheer.



Skye McAlpine is a cookery writer who believes that food tastes best when shared with others. She is the author of three other books, A Table in Venice, A Table for Friends and A Table Full of Love, writes a monthly column for The Sunday Times and has contributed to publications from around the world, including vogue.com, Vanity Fair, Corriere della Sera and Conde Naste Traveller. In 2021 she launched her own created range of homeware, Skye McAlpine TAVOLA. Skye divides her time between London and Venice with her husband, Anthony, and her two sons, Aeneas and Achille.

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