To listen to this episode of our Birmingham based food podcast Breaking Bread with The Fat Foodie and hear all about his story & favourite places to eat in Birmingham. Press play on the player above, alternatively you can listen on your favourite podcast app, just select from the list on thisLINK
Welcome back to Breaking Bread the Birmingham food podcast presented by food-obsessed mates Liam & Carl. This week the lads were lucky to be joined by Insta food obsessive The Fat Foodie Chris Hardy. Chris has built a huge following on Insta with his hilarious videos and passion for promoting the best food around
Like Breaking Bread, Chris focuses on the positive & loves promoting the great people doing great things in Brum. WAR ING!! If you follow the foodie it will be no surprise that this episode contains a fair amount of swearing WARNING 2!!! This episode will make you hungry!! It contains loads of chat about all the great things to eat in Brum. bar in Manchester mentioned by Carl- El Capo https://www.elcapo.co.uk/
Where To Find The Fat Foodie
Recently, self confessed burger addict Chris has made a perfect move & joined the awesome team over at Libertine Burger. Be sure to keep an eye out at festivals & street food events for Chris & the Libertine bus.
In his spare time The Fat Foodie can be found eating EVERYTHING at a local street food event, or in normal times at the epic Digbeth Dining Club. When you do see Chris be sure to go say hi, always approachable & always willing to point you in the direction of the best things to eat.
Social Media
Although the foodie can be found on most platforms, Instagram is his happy place! By far the best place to witness Chris at his hilarious & positive best.
To listen to this episode of our Birmingham based food podcast Breaking Bread with Chef Angelina Adamo and hear her inspiring story and find out what you could expect from Tutto Apposto Birmingham, her new catering & private dining company. Press play on the player above, alternatively you can listen on your favourite podcast app, just select from the list on thisLINK
Welcome back to Breaking Bread the positive Birmingham food podcast presented by food-obsessed mates Liam & Carl. This week’s episode is an uplifting chat with mega-talented young chef turned entrepreneur Angelina Adamo
Angelina’s passion for food took her to a dream job in one of the best restaurants in the country, Michelin Starred Simpsons. An injury meant that her dream was cut short but rather than dwell on it or feel sorry for herself, Angelina decided to start her own private catering company.
Tutto Apposto- Everything As It Should Be
Chef Angelina Adamo
Tutto Apposto Birmingham
Tutto Apposto is a Birmingham based bespoke catering company from chef Angelina Adamo. Weddings, birthdays and date nights either in your own home or at a venue can all be catered for bespoke to your needs.
Chef Angelina Adamo takes her classical cooking techniques, knowledge, and passion. Combines it with quality ingredients to create awesome cakes and private catering perfect for all occasions.
To listen to this episode of our Birmingham based food podcast Breaking Bread with Sam & Taylor and hear all about what to expect from Wine Freedom, their new natural wine bar in Birmingham. Press play on the player above, alternatively you can listen on your favourite podcast app, just select from the list on thisLINK
What To Expect From Wine Freedom, The New Natural Wine Bar In Birmingham
In this week’s episode, we were delighted to be invited for an early look around wine freedom. The new shop, bar & event space focused around natural wine from Sam & Taylor.
In our chat with Sam & Taylor they tell us what to expect from this exciting new opening which is located on floodgate street, Digbeth. Wine parties, wine tasting events, evening drinks or utilise their professional advice to pick up that perfect bottle to take home, Wine Freedom will be the perfect new place to go for everything natural wine in Birmingham.
Natural Wine
Sam & Taylor are obsessed with natural wine & are on a mission to cut out the confusing jargon & bring it to as many people as possible. A quick glance at the wine descriptions on their website will show just how different Wine Freedom is
Trends show younger drinkers no longer just opt for the cheapest alcohol & care more about what they put in their bodies. Natural wine is organically grown with no chemicals and made with nothing added to it, making the end product wholesome and natural.
Everything You Need To Know About Wine Freedom The New Natural Wine Bar In Birmingham
Where- 28 Floodgate St, Digbeth, Brum, B5 5SL
Opening-
PHASE 1 / CLICK + COLLECT – Currently every Wed, Thu, Fri 12pm-5pm. Taste from a range of open bottles from the front of our new venue + order online for collection.
PHASE 2 / SHOP + BAR + TASTING – From Friday 11th September 2020 we open as a social distance friendly tasting space, shop and bar.
To listen to this episode of our Birmingham based food podcast Breaking Bread with Kray Treadwell and hear all about what to expect from 670 grams his new restaurant. Press play on the player above, alternatively you can listen on your favourite podcast app, just select from the list on thisLINK
What To Expect From 670 Grams?
In this week’s episode, we welcome back mega-talented Kray Treadwell. The former head chef of Michelin Starred Man Behind The Curtain, and finalist of BBCs Great British Menu is back to tell us all about 670 Grams, his brand new restaurant.
Kray is on a mission to bring the fine dining experience to a brand new audience, with an emphasis on quality food & drink at an affordable price. The menu is an ever-changing 10-course tasting menu costing just £60. Inspired by foods “I just like eating” such as the fried chicken-esque veal popcorn, or the bread/cheese/spring onion course derived from the humble Tesco cheese & onion sandwich.
670 Grams A Restaurant Unlike Any Other
670 grams has the most unique interior in the city. The 16 cover restaurant has an open plan kitchen upstairs and a modern restaurant designed with the help of 2G Design & Build complimented with stunning murals from local artists https://www.instagram.com/hotpantsromance/ & https://www.instagram.com/ollietattoo/ Kray states repeatedly in the episode that everything about this restaurant is personal to his style.
Need To Know
Where– The Custard Factory, 4 Gibb Street, Birmingham, B9 4AU.
To listen to this episode of our Birmingham based food podcast Breaking Bread with Michelin Star Simpsons chef director Luke Tipping and hear his fantastic story. Press play on the player above, alternatively you can listen on your favourite podcast app, just select from the list on thisLINK
Chef Director Luke Tipping
It takes a special restaurant to win a Michelin Star, and an even more special restaurant to hold that star for 20 years. Simpsons in Edgbaston is that restaurant. An extraordinary restaurant, a phenom that has set the bar for fine dining restaurants in our city. Executive chef Luke Tipping has witnessed all 20 of those years at the top and his ethos & philosophies on quality seasonal ingredient-led food and on building, training & nurturing a team of chefs is a major contribution to Simpsons success. We were very lucky to chat with Luke & hear more about his career & his leadership at such a high level..
Professor Of Culinary Arts Luke Tipping
Since starting this podcast nearly two years ago, one name has come up continuously, Luke Tipping. Nearly every chef or restaurateur we have spoken to claims to owe their position to the influence, training, or mentoring given to them by Luke.
Glyn Purnell, Andy Waters, Adam Bennett, Matt Cheal, Nathan Eades & masterchef the pros winner Stu Deeley are just some of the names who flourished at Simpsons under the guidance of Luke Tipping. This gives an indication to the level of training & leadership Luke inspires in young chefs. So much so that in 2010 Luke was awarded a professorship of culinary arts by University College Birmingham
About Simpsons
Located minutes from Birmingham city centre Simpsons is a beautiful modern fine dining restaurant famous for serving tasting menus centred around simple seasonal ingredients. The service is some of the best I have experienced both informal and attentive while still making the experience feel special.
Opening Times- Monday/Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday- Friday- 12.30pm-2.30pm 6pm-8pm
Saturday- 12.30pm-4pm 5pm-9pm
Sunday- 1pm-5pm
Menu
Lunch– 2 courses for £40 per person
3 courses for £50 per person
(Menu price includes a glass of house wine (175ml) Wednesday to Friday only)
Simpsons is a part of Edgbaston village. Edgbaston Village is a vibrant leisure and lifestyle location with an array of gastro delights alongside Simpsons you will find the award-winning The High Field gastro pub, The Edgbaston cocktail bar, restaurant and boutique hotel, The Blue Piano South-East Asian restaurant and bar to Laghi’s Deli restaurant.
More recent additions include The High Field Town House, with its 12 boutique rooms, The Physician public house, Boston Tea Party café, Edgbaston Village sandwich bar, and The Studio venue. A real exciting addition to our amazing city and easily accessible by car and public transport.
To listen to this episode of our Birmingham based food podcast Breaking Bread with Harborne Kitchen owner Jamie Desogus and hear his fantastic story. Press play on the player above, alternatively you can listen on your favourite podcast app, just select from the list on thisLINK
Chef-Owner Jamie Desogus
In this week’s episode of Breaking Bread the Birmingham based food podcast we sit down with chef-owner Jamie Desogus from beautiful fine dining restaurant Harborne Kitchen.
An awesome and fun conversation with Jamie, widely recognised as one of the most talented chefs in the city, an inspirational business owner and one of the nicest guys in the industry.
Scallop
We wanted to hear all about Jamie’s journey from working in one of the best restaurants in the country in London to opening a mega-successful restaurant in Birmingham. We loved listening to his progressive & caring leadership style and his mission to keep Harborne Kitchen pushing forward even in these most difficult of times.
Pork Taco
About Harborne Kitchen
Found in the heart of the Harborne high street in an old Walter Smiths butchers shop, is Harborne kitchen. When you enter, a stylishly modern bar welcomes you into the restaurant. The perfect place to grab a few drinks before being seated in the equally beautiful dining room for a 9-course tasting menu or just to sample a few small plates from the new bar menu & wash them down with expertly selected beers wines or spirits.
The Bar
Opening Times: Tuesday- Saturday 6pm-8.45
Lunch: Saturday 12pm-1.45
Menu: Small Plates Bar Menu
Recommend: Chicken Liver Parfait, we are both very excited that this signature dish found it’s way on to the bar menu.
Price: £4-£12
Restaurant
Opening Times: Tuesday-Saturday 6pm-11
Lunch: Saturday 12-3pm
Menu: 6 or 9 Course Tasting Menu Vegetarian & pescatarian menu
To listen to this episode of our Birmingham based food podcast with Kate & Sam and hear all about the potato project. Press play on the player above, alternatively you can listen on your favourite podcast app, just select from the list on thisLINK
Hello and welcome to this episode of Breaking Bread. This episode Liam speaks to Kate from Slow Food Birmingham & Sam from Eat Make Play. We talk about both organisations before talking about the brilliant The Potato Project. To purchase 10kg of potatoes or donate visit http://slowfoodbirmingham.co.uk/campaigns/
Podcast Amongst The Potatoes
What Is The Potato Project?
Charlie, a farmer north of the city, had a field full of spuds and no prospect of selling them because of the drop in trade in the hospitality sector. This is a significant issue occurring in our food supply chain as a direct result of the disruption caused by Covid-19.
To make sure he can grow next season’s crop and remain viable, Charlie needs to dig up the potatoes and find new customers fast or let them rot and add to the growing numbers of food that is wasted, before it can be eaten.
We are working with Eat Make Play to move the potatoes into the emergency food system, but we also want to pay the farmer a fair price for his crop.
So, here’s our solution to support Charlie, the emergency food system and of course find a small way of thanking you!
10kg of potatoes for £10
10kg is an awful lot of spuds for any household. So we’re asking you, to donate eight of those kilos to the emergency food system, to help feed people who are struggling to feed themselves. We will send your 2 reward kilos to various pick-up locations across the city.
To listen to this episode of our Birmingham based food podcast with Mary & Shane from Mary’s Cupcakes. Press play on the player above, alternatively you can listen on your favourite podcast app, just select from the list on thisLINK
Hello & welcome to Breaking Bread, In this episode, Liam talks to baker, entrepreneur, full-time mommy of four & creator of Mary’s Cupcakes, Mary Stevens. They talk about how Mary’s cupcakes were created, running a successful business with four young children, and about Mary’s brilliant Instagram.
Who Are Mary’s Cupcakes?
Mary’s Cupcakes was created by Mary Stevens, from a love of baking and a desire to make excellent quality, indulgent and fun brownies and chocolate creations which bring a treat day for the whole family.
Today Mary’s cupcake is a family affair. As well as his full-time job Mary’s husband Shane helps out answering emails, messages and doing deliveries. Mary’s mom Christine, plays a number of vital roles in the operation. Christine and Mary’s four children are in charge of quality control & taste testing, a dream job I would say.
Unicorn Brownie
Where Can I Buy Mary’s Cupcakes Treats?
In normal times Mary can be found at markets in Sutton Coldfield & Redditch, (Check Their Instagram For More) where she has built a loyal following. Mary is famous for her selection of treats being varied & original, her creations born out of her childlike enthusiasm for making the ultimate treat. Like the easter egg smash, a Cadbury’s creme egg wrapped in brownie covered in marshmallow and packed inside a large Cadbury’s easter egg, bound to force a smile and encourage your inner child’s desire to just smash it open.
Biscoff Brownie Half Egg
As well as the markets, Mary’s cupcakes have a brand new website. The website has an online store where you can buy boxes of treats to be delivered to your door. You can even make it a regular occasion by subscribing.
Treat Day For The NHS
It all started with an order from one of Mary’s loyal customers for some brownies which were to be gifted to some NHS employees. When Mary heard about this gesture she loved it. The idea of these hard-working heroes taking a break and treating themselves to a cuppa and a treat got her thinking. What if, with the help of my loyal customers and followers I could donate boxes of brownies to hospitals all over the Midlands?
Mary set up a donations page on her website so that people can donate cash which Mary turns in to boxes of brownies and delivers treat day to NHS workers. So far nearly £700 has been donated that’s nearly 30 boxes delivered to these amazing people who are doing such a brilliant job. You can donate HERE
Family Baking
A huge part of Mary’s success is the family element. If you follow Mary’s Cupcakes on Instagram you will often find Mary & her trusted team of taste testers experimenting in the kitchen.
Baking can be a fun & educational exercise for children, so Mary has very kindly given us their favourite recipe to do as a family for you to try at home.
Gingerbread man
125g softened butter (or dairy free butter I like vitalite) 60g dark brown sugar (or coconut sugar) 70g honey 1 egg 1 tsp bicarbonate soda 2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp cinnamon 300g plain flour (or whole meal white flour)
1. Mix butter, sugar & honey together with a spoon 2. Add egg and mix together 3. Add all the dry ingredients and mix with your hands. 4. Chill for 10 – 15 mins in the fridge 5. Once chilled roll out, cut and place on a baking try. 6. Bake for 8-9mins 180c 7. Let them cool 8. Decorate with icing, sprinkles, raisins, chocolate chips whatever you like.
NOTES
• Kids who like to get messy will love this. kids who struggle with textures this will help them to experience the dry to wet texture and learn by combining wet & dry will produce a dough. • I try to get my older children to read the recipe and measure the quantities. The younger 2 will measure the tsp ingredients. • Sometimes we throw more flour on the work while we wait for the dough to chill and write letters, numbers, shapes, words etc • If it’s been a bad day and parents you know what I mean. I sometimes I make the dough myself and just get the kids to roll the dough and cut them out 😀
To listen to this special Covid-19 Help For Hospitality episode of our Birmingham based food podcast with Alan & Mark from NCASS. Press play on the player above, alternatively you can listen on your favourite podcast app, just select from the list on thisLINK
In this episode, Liam speaks to Alan & Mark from the Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS). They talk about NCASS & what they do, how the COVID crisis has affected their members, what NCASS is doing to support members in the crisis, and share some of the great things their members are doing during lockdown
Who is NCASS?
NCASS or the Nationwide Caterers Association to give it it’s full name is a specialist trade association for food & drink caterers in the UK. For over three decades they have helped & supported independent business owners with keeping safe, legal & profitable.
What Services Do NCASS Provide?
As well as advice with your business ideas, getting started, legal documentation & insurance. They offer practical help & support. Their website has a variety of online training courses on Health & Safety, Starting a street food business and sustainability. As well as this they will help you find work opportunities and even offer a number of discounts with suppliers.
To listen to this special Covid-19 Help For Hospitality episode of our Birmingham based food podcast with Lewis, creator of online food delivery website Floc Market. Press play on the player above, alternatively you can listen on your favourite podcast app, just select from the list on thisLINK
What Is Floc Market?
Floc Market is a new online market place, which aims to do two things.
Give local independent food producers an online outlet that is easy for them to use and due to there being no joining fee, set up fee or listing fee, an inexpensive way to sell online.
Give customers an easy hassle-free way to buy a wide range of quality products from local independents.
Who Are Floc Market?
Flok Market was created by food-obsessed entrepreneurs Lewis & David, with the mission to help make local producers, sellers, and makers of great produce easy to find in one place – which is very exciting for would-be customers!
By creating this, we want to encourage everyone to shop local and support the independents in their area.
Lewis & Dave. Floc Market
Breaking Bread- Help For Hospitality Podcast
COVID-19 and the lockdown has put big pressure on a lot of our small independent food & drink producers, many of whom sell directly to customers at farmers’ markets & food festivals. This is not currently possible, and a lot of these traders do not have a website they can sell from. This is where Floc Market gives them a lifeline, that could save some of those producers we know and love.
