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Welcome to another delicious episode of the Countryside Kitchen Meets podcast, hosted by the ever-curious and passionate Milly Fyfe.
This month, we're digging deep into the heart of Lincolnshire's agricultural landscape with a special feature on The Spud Barn.
Join Milly as she chats with the dynamic father-daughter duo, David and Kate Armstrong, who have turned their love for potato farming into a thriving family business. Get ready to uncover the story behind their premium potatoes, learn about the challenges and rewards of running a farm, and discover what makes The Spud Barn a beloved local service. Whether you're a food enthusiast, an aspiring farmer, or just curious about rural life, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration you won't want to miss!
For more information on the Spud Barn visit: Home - The Spud Barn
Follow the Spud Barn on Facebook
To make a donation to the work of No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents CIC visit: https://gogetfunding.com/seedcorn-fund-to-assist-no-fuss-meals-for-busy-parents-cic/
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In this episode presenter Milly Fyfe chats to Former South West MP and Somerset farmer Neil Parish who has recently launched his own podcast called We Can Do Both.
We cover his political career, his motivation for creating a podcast, farm life at home and a few tasty seasonal recipes and top tips for June too.
Listen to Neil Parish's podcast: We Can Do Both on Apple Podcasts
Follow Neil on Instagram: We Can Do Both Podcast (@wecandobothpodcast) • Instagram photos and videos
No Fuss Meals For Busy Parents CIC Fundraising | Easyfundraising
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A Conversation with Olivier Blanc and presenter Milly Fyfe
Join us on a delectable journey through culinary heritage as The Countryside Kitchen meets with Olivier Blanc, the son of renowned chef Raymond Blanc OBE. In this special episode, we delve into the rich tapestry of French gastronomy, exploring the influence of family, tradition, and innovation on the world of food. Olivier Blanc shares intimate insights into his father's illustrious career, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of culinary artistry. From cherished family recipes to timeless culinary philosophies, prepare to savor every moment of this captivating conversation. Welcome to The Countryside Kitchen, where tradition meets innovation, and culinary excellence knows no bounds!
Get ready to spice up your kitchen routine with some time-saving wizardry and mouthwatering British Beef recipes! In this episode of The Countryside Kitchen, we're all about making your life easier and tastier. Picture this: you, effortlessly whipping up delicious meals without breaking a sweat. How? With our clever hacks and genius meal planning tips, of course! Say goodbye to kitchen chaos and hello to culinary bliss as we dive into the world of easy-peasy cooking with British Beef. So grab your apron and get ready to become a meal-prep maestro!
Follow Oli:
Linkedin: (26) Olivier Blanc | LinkedIn
Henri Le Worm: (1) Facebook
Love British Food: ambassadors (lovebritishfood.co.uk)
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In this episode, presenter Milly Fyfe chats to award winning garden designer and TV presenter Lee Burkhill.
We explore how Lee got into gardening and appearing on our TV screens as well.
We share an ethos of making gardening more accessible to people and Milly highlight the grow, cook, eat projects she is involved with.
An episode not to be missed - I hope you can join us and tune in
Links to Lee's work here:
Why you should subscribe to Garden Ninja! 🥷🌿🐝🥰 Join the gardening community! (youtube.com)
Garden Ninja: Lee Burkhill (@garden_ninja_lee) • Instagram photos and videos
Donate to the crowd funding page to help fund Milly's community projects: Seedcorn fund to assist No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents CIC | GoGetFunding
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I'm delighted to bring Lady Violet Manners onto the Countryside Kitchen Meets podcast this month.
Eldest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, Violet is Director and Executive Producer of the Duchess podcast.
An ambassador for the Royal Countryside fund, Violet recently challenged the status quo at the National Trust as she made her quest to be voted onto the board to bring fresh views when it comes to heritage. Lady Violet Manners: Why I’m going to war with the National Trust (telegraph.co.uk)
We explore her upbringing at Belvoir Castle and what living in the countryside means to her, and find out about her exciting new business Heritage Xplore: LVM Creative Relations
You can follow Violet on Instagram: Violet Manners (@mannersviolet) • Instagram photos and videos
This podcast is served up to you by online rural dating platform Muddy Matches
If you'd like to support No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents CIC, why not consider registering with Easy Fundraising? In one click you could be donating contributions every time you shop online at no cost to you at all. Here is the link: No Fuss Meals For Busy Parents CIC Fundraising | Easyfundraising
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Presenter Milly Fyfe chats with Overbury Estate Farm Manager and Nuffield ScholarJake Freestone on the latest episode of the Countryside Kitchen Meets.
Jake is one of farming's most decorated individuals when it comes to awards and accolades, especially for conservation, soil health and working in harmony with the environment - tune in and you'll clearly understand why.
We discuss many aspects of regenerative agricultural practice and how the estate works closely with the community.
Links
Jake on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/No1FarmerJake
Twitter: https://twitter.com/No1FarmerJake
Website: https://www.overburyfarms.co.uk/about-overbury-farms-manager-and-team.html
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Happy New Year everyone!
This podcast episode launches the third season of The Countryside Kitchen meets
And we are starting off with a cracker :)
Join presenter Milly Fyfe as she had Lord Taylor CBE of Holbeach
Lord Taylor (John) is a member of the House of Lords and also has a family farming business in Holbeach, Lincolnshire.
John was made a life peer in 2006 and was chief whip of the House of Lords from 2014 – 2019.
His family business is Taylors Bulbs, and you can find out more information here: Supplying loose and pre-packed bulbs to garden centres and nurseries (taylors-bulbs.com)
The daffodil mentioned that was produced for HM The Queen is called Gentleman at Arms and can be found here: Daffodil Gentleman at Arms - Bulbs
The recipe for Shepherds Pie can be found here: Milly Fyfe ®️ (@millyfyfe) • Instagram photos and videos or https://www.simplybeefandlamb.co.uk/recipes/milly-fyfes-shepherds-pie/
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In this Christmas bonus episode, presenter Milly Fyfe is joined by TH Clements commercial director John Moulding, one of the largest producers of Brussels Sprouts in the UK
We chat about the time pressures that the business faces over the festive period, and also explore the growing period of the crop.
There are also a few recipe ideas you can try for inspiration beyond Christmas dinner.
Here is a link:
Boxing Day Bubble and Squeak | T.H. Clements (thclements.co.uk)
You can follow TH Clements here:
TH Clements & Son Ltd (@thclements1966) • Instagram photos and videos
The TH Clements website is here: T.H. Clements (thclements.co.uk)
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In this episode of The Countryside Kitchen Meets, Milly Fyfe chats to Cardiff based dairy farmer Abi Reader MBE, who also holds the position of Wales NFU Deputy President (National Farmers Union)
We cover so much ground including how Cows on Tour came about, taking the farm into inner city London, what the Agroforestry scheme looks like on Abi's farm and how she fits in all her voluntary roles around running a farm business.
A hugely inspiring episode
Links to find more out on Abi include:
Twitter
https://twitter.com/AbiReader
Farmers Weekly story on being awarded an MBE
https://www.fwi.co.uk/news/abi-reader-honoured-by-queen-for-services-to-agriculture
Abi Reader's profile with the National Farmers Union of Wales
Abi Reader, NFU Cymru Deputy President – NFU Cymru (nfu-cymru.org.uk)
For recipe ideas and seasonal ingredients visit the No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents website: https://www.nofussmealsforbusyparents.com/
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In this episode of The Countryside Kitchen meets, presenter Milly Fyfe chats with Oxfordshire Dairy Farmer David Christensen of Kingston Hill Farm.
David supplies milk to Arla and together with his wife has an icecream diversification business called the Oxford Cow.
To find out more about the Oxford Cow visit: The Oxford Cow | Luxury Farm Made Ice Cream
Or follow on Instagram: The Oxford Cow (@theoxfordcow) • Instagram photos and videos
The link for the salted caramel chocolate brownie recipe is here: Gluten Free Salted Chocolate Brownies – No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents
With thanks to Gemma Cooper for sending in a voice note with a tasty recipe for a hedgerow crumble
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In this episode, Milly chats with livestock farmer and Welsh TV presenter Meinir Howells, who is familiar to many in Wales as one of the faces of the magazine TV show Ffermio.
We chat about how she juggles being a busy Mum to young children whilst managing farm life and filming for Ffermio and S4C during the Royal Welsh Show.
Young farmers has been a big part of our lives and we discuss how that has shaped us.
There is also a tasty recipe I share for Oreo Cheesecake. Full details here: Easy to make pudding Oreo Cheesecake recipe (nofussmealsforbusyparents.com)
To follow Meinir on social media, here links are Meinir Howells (@howellsmeinir) • Instagram photos and videos
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In this episode, presenter Milly Fyfe chats with TV presenter and first time Farmer Jimmy Doherty, who farms a range of rare breed and native livestock, as well as a few exotic animals in Suffolk
We explore how Jimmy got into farming and how his farm took centre stage on TV as we followed his journey with wife Micheala , showcasing the highs and lows of establishing a farming business in the UK.
If you want to know more about 'Jimmy the Farmer' rather than 'Jimmy the TV presenter' this is the episode for you.
Social links are as follows:
Jimmy Doherty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmysfarm/
Jimmy's farm website:
Jimmys Farm & Wildlife Park. Zoo Weddings Events Parties Restaurant Butchery & Shops
Recipe idea from Christine Paske can be found on the No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents website here: http://www.nofussmealsforbusyparents.com/
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In this episode, presenter Milly Fyfe chats with the only farmer in the UK to successfully grow a crop of Baked Beans!
Tune in as we talk about the haricot bean trials and why it is so important for reducing food miles and creating a sustainable supply chain here in the UK.
Links to Wardy's social media and stories include:
Roy Ward Farm Ltd facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roywardfarms/
McDonalds Flagship Farmer link: https://www.flagshipfarmers.com/en/profile/andrew-ward/
News story about Baked Bean Trail with Warwick University: https://warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/?newsItem=8a17841b8895e64b0188c374f1655508
Andrew Ward on YouTube: 🇬🇧 baked beans, not possible until now. - YouTube
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Do you love peas?
Well in this episode presenter Milly Fyfe interviews Managing Director of Fen Peas, Stephen Francis of Fen Peas, a farmer cooperative based in Lincolnshire.
If you've ever wondered how peas are grown and get to the supermarket shelf then tune in to find out more.
There are so many recipe ideas and suggestions in this episode. For more information visit: Yes Peas! celebrates our love of the Great British Pea - Yes Peas! or Fen Peas: Fen Peas
Here is the recipe for the pea, honey and lemon sponge cake: https://nofussmealsforbusyparents.com/2023/07/03/pea-honey-and-lemon-cake/
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In this episode, presenter Milly Fyfe chats with the National Farmers Union Next Generation Chairman Eveey Hunter, a multi-tasking business woman and mother who lives and works in rural Hertfordshire.
Find out more about Eveey here: Eveey Hunter, chair of the NFU Next Generation Forum – NFUonline
Follow Eveey on Instagram here: EVEES (@eveey.hunter) • Instagram photos and videos
Eveey on the farm with big kit 🚜 J S Hunter & Sons (@jshunterfarm) • Instagram photos and videos
And on Twitter: https://twitter.com/farmerevees
Here is the link to the No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents food blog: www.nofussmealsforbusyparents.com
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Haggis is not just for Burns night!
Join presenter Milly Fyfe as she chats with Managing Director of Macsween Haggis, James Macsween about how the business has evolved, some innovative Haggis based recipes as well as a few seasonal ingredients suggestions for May.
If you are not already a convert of Haggis then can we change your opinion?
Tune in to find out more!
Macsween website: https://www.macsween.co.uk/
Milly's e-cookery book is available to purchase here: https://www.millyfyfe.com/store/No-Fuss-Meals-for-Busy-Parents-E-Book-p516676969
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In this episode Milly chats with Luke Abblitt a Fenland Farmer who is passionate about promoting food and farming to early years and secondary school children.
We chat about our involvement in Young Farmers, what Luke grows, how he got involved in school projects and a few mealtime suggestions too.
Tune in to find out more...
Luke is on social media:
https://twitter.com/Ondaintreefarm
Farmer Luke (@downondaintreefarm) • Instagram photos and videos
Milly's e-cookery book can be purchased by visiting: No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents E-Book (millyfyfe.com)
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In celebration of International Women's Day, I chat with an inspirational business women Jo Hilditch, who farms blackcurrants as well as running many other enterprises in Herefordshire.
Join me as we uncover what it takes to be a blackcurrant farmer, how Jo juggles all her projects and what she enjoys cooking.
There are some time saving hacks and recipe ideas too.
Jo's British Cassis business White Heron Drinks | Rich. Gloriously Dark. Sumptuous
Jo's property business: TheWhitternEstateHerefordshire (whiteheronproperties.com)
Jo's instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/jo_hilditch/
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Best known for his involvement with the hit TV programme BBC's Eat Well for Less, Chris Bavin is a regular face on the small screen, appearing alongside Greg Wallace.
Join presenter Milly Fyfe as she interviews Chris about how he made his way into TV, what future food trends are coming our way and what projects he'll be working on next.
Chris is on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris.bavin/
For Eat Well for Less recipes visit: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/programmes/b0520lz9/recipes
BBC profile: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/chefs/chris_bavin
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In this episode, presenter Milly Fyfe chats with the Head of Agriculture at British Sugar, Dan Downs after her recent visit to the sugar beet factory at Wissington.
Milly is on a mission to make more people aware that sugar is grown in the UK and how sustainable a crop it really is.
Milly and Dan chat about how sugar is produced, processed and lands on the supermarket shelves as well as all the by-products that are produced.
So much insight in this episode - dive in and let me know what you think at [email protected]
Here are a few links:
https://www.britishsugar.co.uk/
https://www.britishsugar.co.uk/sustainability/case-studies/2018-04-10-online-food-teaching-course-for-primary-school-teachers
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