The Kitchen Cabinet
The Kitchen Cabinet
BBC Radio 4
Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits that might change the way we think about food, cooking and eating. An expert panel answers audience questions.
Spalding
Jay Rayner and the panel are in Spalding discussing Lithuanian cooking and exciting recipes for potatoes. Joining Jay to offer their tips, tricks and recipes are chefs, cooks and food writers, Rob Owen brown, Mallika Basu, Sophie Wright and food historian, Dr Annie Gray. Situated in the herb capital of the UK, the panel discuss interesting recipes with sage, the best way to cook a succulent pork chop, and the question on everyone’s mind - how do we make cabbage edible?Later on, Jay is joined by local Lithuanian baker, Daiva Razguniene to discuss the flavours, traditions and techniques of making traditional Lithuanian food.A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4
Jul 4
27 min
Worthing
Jay Rayner and the Kitchen Cabinet panel are at Rooms in Worthing, where seaside traditions meet a thriving modern food scene.Joining Jay to answer listeners’ culinary questions are chefs, cooks and food writers Melissa Thompson, Melek Erdal, Lerato and Dr Zoe Laughlin.The panellists discuss mackerel, a fish woven into the town’s identity, exploring inventive ways to cook with it, from comforting classics to fresher, lighter dishes.Later, Jay is joined by local distiller Phil Duckett, who shares insight into Worthing’s flourishing gin scene, bringing a taste of the town’s beachside gin culture to the programme. Inspired by this, the panel suggests ways to cook with gin, from curing fish to creating dressings.There are also ideas for standout dipping dishes, a lively debate over the correct way to cook roast potatoes, and creative approaches to smoked mackerel beyond the usual pâté.As ever, expect practical tips, lively debate, and a few memorable tales of kitchen chaos along the way.Producer: Alison Vernon-Smith Assistant Producer: William NortonA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4
Jun 27
27 min