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Food writer and broadcaster Sophie Grigson joins host, Samuel Goldsmith, to talk about her bold move to southern Italy, her deep love for regional cuisine, and the stories behind her evocative books A Curious Absence of Chickens and Exploding Tomatoes. In this warm and funny chat, she opens up about life after 60, the magic of suet puddings, culinary failures (hello, carbonised ham!), and what it’s really like to live where water comes by truck. From Chinatown cravings to the legacy of her mother, Jane Grigson, this episode is a rich plate of memory, insight, and pure food joy. Whether you're a cookbook lover, Italophile, or just curious about starting over, Sophie serves inspiration by the ladleful.
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Food writer and broadcaster Sophie Grigson joins host, Samuel Goldsmith, to talk about her bold move to southern Italy, her deep love for regional cuisine, and the stories behind her evocative books A Curious Absence of Chickens and Exploding Tomatoes. In this warm and funny chat, she opens up about life after 60, the magic of suet puddings, culinary failures (hello, carbonised ham!), and what it’s really like to live where water comes by truck. From Chinatown cravings to the legacy of her mother, Jane Grigson, this episode is a rich plate of memory, insight, and pure food joy. Whether you're a cookbook lover, Italophile, or just curious about starting over, Sophie serves inspiration by the ladleful.
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