" Together, I'm just so proud of them, and I love them. They're just such good girls!" - Mel Blatt

" They're so very comfortable with each other. I admire that!" - Shaznay Lewis

On this week's Extra Helpings episode, we hear about the dinner from Mel and Shaznay.

Plus of course there's bonus chat that wasn't included in Thursday's main episode, a closer look at Andi's recipe, and a peek behind behind the scenes as the food gets prepared

Don't forget to listen, subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and send in your questions via DM. We'll answer them in forthcoming Extra Helpings Podcasts.

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Melanie Blatt and Shaznay Lewis from the band All Saints join Andi and Miquita for slow roast spiced lamb, old-school 90's classic cocktails, and a lot of laughter.

The origin story of the band, the art of songwriting, the battle for creative control, and why they only really set out to be well known in West London is all up for discussion. Plus there's conversation about mother and daughter dynamics on TV, and the importance of 'sistren' in all of their lives. Plus there's the moment the penny dropped for Miquita as to how the group got their name...

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"They got things out of me I've never talked about before!"

In today's bonus episode of Stirring It Up, we hear about the lunch and the interview from the point of view of Annie Mac and her guest Reju Sharma.

There's also more behind the scenes material - we hear about Andi's menu and Miquita's drink recipes in full, and what Reju and Annie brought as a gift. There's also a full, unedited debrief of the afternoon from Andi and Miquita.

In future we would like to answer your questions in this bonus podcast, so please LIKE the Stirring It Up page on Instagram, and DM your questions to us there.

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Broadcaster, DJ and Author Annie Macmanus comes for lunch with Andi and Miquita, to herald the start of season 2 of Stirring It Up.

Annie brings her best friend, Creative Producer Reju Sharma, who moved to London from Birmingham when Annie moved over from Ireland. They shared a flat together, as well as a workplace at BBC Radio One.

Family, fishing, friendship, and Radio One in the Noughties are discussed, as is ambition, changing lanes, the joy (and pain) of writing, and so much more. 

There are tears and much laughter around a table laden with three kinds of barbecued fish, a green bean curry, chana dahl, sweet potato & caramelised onion roti, and a coconut and pomegranate lamb's lettuce salad. 

Don’t forget that this series there is a BONUS episode, every Sunday. “Extra Helpings” is where you’ll hear more from the guests, more of Andi’s recipes, and we will also have your questions to Andi and Miquita answered. 

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Andi + Miquita Oliver return and are super excited about the return of the podcast, and have lined up an incredible cast list for season 2!

The format stays the same: each guest will bring with them a "plus one", somebody close to them, who knows them well and will bring out a side to them ( and stories!) that you might not have seen, or heard before.

As ever, Andi will prepare an incredible meal, Miquita will make a special drink, and everyone will get round the table and let the conversation flow.

This season there's even MORE to enjoy, as we will be releasing TWO podcasts a week. "Stirring It Up: Extra Helpings" will be released a few days after the main podcast, with more about Andi's recipes, extra content from the main interview, reactions from the guests to their meal, plus unedited post interview chat with Andi and Miquita. We'd also like to hear from YOU, if you have any questions, so give us a follow and send us a message on our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stirringitup/.

Episode 1 launches Thursday October 12th.

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A final, extended episode to finish off season one, and it's a special one. Lily Allen is an Actress, Singer and bestselling Author. But most importantly, she's family, growing up alongside Andi and Miquita in West London.

In between fits of laughter and delicious food, no stone is left unturned, as the conversation goes from motherhood and marriage, dealing with the media spotlight, the cringiness of listening to old songs, the experience of acting, sobriety and so much more . Plus their's plenty of insight ( amongst the laughter) into Miquita and Lily were like as kids, and how Andi dealt with it!

Today's feast was specially requested by Lily, as a reminder of her childhood - Honey Baked Chicken, White Rice, Plantain and an Avocado salad.

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Candice Carty-Williams is Author of the bestseller “Queenie”, a Screenwriter, and a Showrunner. She talks to Andi and Miquita about the business of TV, having black female role models, her early life in publishing, family, food with bad vibes, and whether there are any good looking men in South London. All over an Antiguan brunch of plantain and coconut Funjee , fried fish and a “chop up” of black eyed peas, okra and spinach. A “Golden Milk” drink was made by Miquita.

Candice’s current TV show, “Champion” is available on BBC iPlayer.

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Comedian Ed Gamble is today's guest, and he's brought his wife Charlie Jamison with him. We hear about Ed's new book "Glutton", life behind the scenes at Great British Menu, where Ed is also a judge, alongside Andi, moody comedians, and being big (quite literally) in Japan - all over a delicious dish of Braised Oxtail, Saltfish Fritters, Plantain, Seasoned Rice, and Gungo Peas.

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Elizabeth Day, Podcaster and Author, is invited over for dinner, to eat Andi’s signature dish of honey baked chicken.

She brings her husband, Businessman Justin Basini over. 

On this week’s episode we find out the couple's origin story, and the app that brought them together. The talk turns to the meaning of family, learning to enjoy success, “being fancy”, swapping clothes with Dolly Alderton, and undressing in Gucci.

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Andi and Miquita Oliver invite Chefs Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer, the team behind the Honey & Co cafe and restaurant, over for dinner.

Since opening a tiny restaurant in 2012, the pair have become known for serving some of the city’s finest Middle Eastern food, as well as writing award winning cookbooks, writing columns, and hosting podcasts. They bring their friend Polly Russell, Food Historian, Author, and Curator at The British Museum.

The dinner party discussion centred around food, of course - the art of not writing recipes down, the trouble with fine dining, understanding our history through food, and disappointing the aunties in the kitchen... All over rum and ginger baked ribs, pickled beetroot, barbecued aubergine, Johnny cakes, and more.

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