Farmer's Kitchen: The Podcast

The global average for household food waste is 74kg per person annually, similar for lower-, middle- and high-income countries, according to the United Nations Environment Programme (Unep). So what can we do to make that important change? Omar Shihab, restaurateur at Michelin Green Starred eatery Boca guides us; 
Chef Erick Alonso Ramos Cornejo from Above Eleven is on our hot seat for Chef’s Table;
We meet the husband and wife team behind Indonesian restaurant Andaliman at The Link
Find out What The Food is up to this month at Alserkal Avenue;
Community events around wellbeing and connection, and supporting small and local businesses through pop-ups are what’s coming up this weekend as Tania’s Teahouse launches a new branch;
And Simon Ritchie’s filling us in with the latest food news, including ice cream flavours that you’ll hear for the very first time!

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Meet the cancer warrior channeling her energy into a small food business

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Content creator and food designer Yasmine Idriss Tannir, also known as @petite_choses, whips up some cheese pizza and a couscous salad using Spinneys prepared vegetables.

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We’re inundated with messages from you our listeners and we’re joined live from Singapore to talk about customer service by Marvin Alballi, best-selling author of the book “Restaurant Excellence” and the Vice President - F&B at Hilton Asia Pacific
A study from the University of California found that increased screen time, particularly on social media, is linked to eating disorder symptoms in adolescents aged 9 to 14. We discuss nutrition and eating disorder with Charlie Baxter and Rory Brown 
And ending the week with sweets… We get details about chocolate and pastry exhibition Salon Du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai and a chocolate breakthrough using the entire cocoa fruit and without adding sugar, with food scientist Kim Mishra from the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. 

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We look at the dishes behind the festival of Onam, and how restaurants across Dubai are celebrating this week.

We also chat to one of Andalusia's most renowned Michelin star chefs - Dani Garcia, owner of Lena and Smokehouse here in Dubai.  

We then get the latest food news with Dan Fahy and look ahead to the best chef awards coming this November.

Plus, we look at how fine cuisine and the art of fragrance fit together with Chef Nader of Ana restaurant.

We also take a look at Spinney's produce coming from family run farms in the USA and we meet the owner or Iranish - a family owned Iranian restaurant here in Dubai. 

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This concept is a reality now and it’s taking the Dubai food scene by storm. We speak with Bader Ataya of Eatopi
Chef Nicolas Isnard shares his culinary journey from France to the world

Miles Buckeridge fills us in with the latest food news including the best burgers in town and the viral pickle kit

And find out about the new entrepreneurship programme for teens by Spinneys.

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Superstar chef Jason Atherton joins Helen live in the studio to talk about life, lessons from his career and opening new restaurants 

A new four-hands dinner intertwines Thai and Mexican cuisines

The boss of Mogi-ya Japanese restaurant is going above and beyond by sending his employees for further studies

We meet the creative mind behind Dutch bakery The Lolo House 

And foodie insider James Pemberton fills us in with the latest food news.

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Chef Dabiz Muñoz joins the Farmer’s Kitchen team live from Spinneys HQ to talk about his culinary journey and the opening of StreetXO at One Za’abeel

How can we improve our relationship with food? Nutritionist Reetu Sukharamani guides us

Writer Laura Coughlin tells us the latest food news, including the Michelin guide ceremony which is happening next week and a dinner in Dubai worth 15k!

A new restaurant for the whole family has just opened in Bluewaters Island

And Chef Kelvin Cheung of Jun’s fills us in with Sunday chicken curry featuring Spinneys organic chicken from Spain.

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We continue our chat about allergies after UK Love Island star Jack Fowler suffered a severe allergic reaction onboard a flight to Dubai. Today we look at how restaurants handle guests with food allergies with Chef Kelvin Cheung of Jun’s

Talking pasta and other Italian cuisines with Chef Fabio Longhi of Big Oli 

Food writer extraordinaire Courtney Brandt fills us in with all the latest food news 
A teen who’s in love with baking has joined us to talk about her cookbook 

We speakwith the Sous-Chef of Sofitel Dubai Downtown Dany Tanios Tabet about catering to big events, his background and their sustainability efforts

And ending the week with vegan soft serve- Miam co-founders tell us their story.

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Dietitian and Nutritionist Nour Al Mahmoud walk us through the basics of reading food labels and the hidden dangers of energy drinks

Three chefs join us today to talk about Yakitori, Peruvian and Khaleeji cuisines

Food writer Dan Fahy brings us the latest food news and where to go and what to eat if you’re planning to visit Armenia

And a restaurant owner in Dubai has posted a video announcing he’s closing his food business - let’s hear from Mulla Rifat, owner of B Rani Man to find out how the community has received his message.

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As we broadcast live from Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort in Ras Al Khaimah (yes, in a suite, overlooking a private pool and the Arabian Gulf), we find out all the things and dishes this newly-opened property has to offer from the General Manager Karim Abdelhamid and Director of Culinary Andre Kaiser

Food writer Liam Collens tells us which restaurants are on the World’s 50 Best list, plus, would you try combining pickles and soda? More food trends on discussion too

Taking Emirati cuisine to the Maldives with Chef Sumaya Obaid

We meet the Executive Chef of Hilton London Metropole who’s used to creating menus for GCC travellers

Nutritionist Riham Shamseddine discusses gut health

And how do you prepare meals for over 1,500 people every single day? A massive kitchen and experience is the answer. We speak with The Taste Studio.

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We’re back for another live cooking session from the Spinneys Kitchen at their flagship store in Meydan! Joining us is Chef Christophe Devoille, Executive Pastry Chef at Atlantis The Royal as he makes a special dessert called Strawberry and Rhubarb Tartlet

We meet the founder and CEO of Grit Hospitality, Anwar Awad, behind F&B concepts such as Wise Guys, Tahini and Moonshine

We get details on Chef Rene Johari’s collaboration with Streetery Foodhall

And James Permberton AKA FoodieJamesDXB shares the latest food news and tips on where to go this weekend.

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The Kitchen by Spinneys has officially opened in Dubai Mall; Tom Harvey, General Manager – Commercial tells us what we can look forward to in our visit

The FooDiva is back for all the latest food news

What is it like to have two head chefs? Flamingo Room does that

Let’s celebrate burgers ahead of International Burger Day next week
Find out what an honesty menu is

And there’s a party in the studio as we talk kids-only brunch- parents are definitely not allowed.

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When you have ramen in front of you, we bet you can! Ichiryu Ramen House takes you to a tour to Japan courtesy of three brothers.

We are broadcasting live today from Primi at City Walk C2 Licensed District - find out what they have in store for you. A little tease: You'll get vacay feels once you enter the place. We meet the husband and wife team behind DUANGDY BY BO.LAN at The Link. We meet cookbook author Inge Beck and hear what Baku Cafe has on their menu. And listen to Boy Dubai's recommendation on what to eat and where to go this weekend.

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We’re at a foodie adventure at City Walk broadcasting live from Rare and meeting its founder and CEO Sahil Anand

It’s all about Greece through brother and sister Alex and Fay Economides from Mythos

Let’s revisit the 70s through a heritage brunch

Find out how creative you can be when it comes to choosing on the menu

Unravel a secret menu from Chef Gio Ledon of Akira Back

And can you pronounce Bruschetta, Rooibos, Gyro correctly? Food writer extraordinaire Courtney Brandt guides us.

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Italian Chef Carmine Fravolo is on cloud nine as he prepares a four-hands dinner with his Nonna Maria this weekend
Bliss Bites founder Chef Shivani Sharma joins us to talk about their offerings and how they support the community by using local produce
Lavoya Group's Walid Hajj talks us through the challenges and gains of franchising
We get details on the new edition of Nourish Magazine from Spinneys' Tiffany Eslick
Food writer Dan Fahy updates us with the latest food news
And ending the week with sweets! Adriana Pagliero of Adriana's Cakes tells us how her business is recovering post-flood and Grade 10 Anahita briefs us with easy-to-make healthy desserts.

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Listen to Michelin star and award-winning chef Jason Atherton as he prepares incredible dishes from fresh British tomatoes; Middle Eastern Master Chef Greg Malouf and Chef Sonu Koithara, Executive Chef at Taj Exotica Resort and Spa fills us in with their four hands dinner; A sweet intro to the weekend as we speak with Diva and Preet of Varak and world pastry chef champion Angelo Musa; And we tell you the brunch that takes the whole family to a magical experience.

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Helen's giving shoutouts to businesses extending their help during trying times.

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Punam Verma covering Helen Farmer. Kicking things off with Zak Carey, the Executive Chef of PXB at Expo City, renowned for his health-conscious approach to food. Zak prioritizes sustainability and locally sourced produce, including ingredients from Expo Farm, in crafting his innovative menus. We chat with Gups Jutla as he explores the timeless concept of BBQ and Curry, showcasing the versatility of outdoor cooking and its flavorful possibilities. Discover the dynamic duo of Mariam Shevardnadze and Nino Chantladzei, a lawyer and a grocery chain owner from Georgia, who have brought their expertise to Downtown Dubai with the opening of a new restaurant called Qartuli. Last but not least, Mira Manek delves into the captivating world of chai, sharing its history, stories, and recipes in her enlightening book.

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05 April 2024: Talking to some of the UAE’s incredible foodies! Kicking things off with SHI Restaurants Founder & CEO Diana Rysbaeva. From Attiko, it’s Chef Moon. Chats with Zehra from @z.blogs, Lukas Tremmel, Frying Pan Adventures and Hussni & Chef Jon from the Salmontini Group.

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Helen was live from Spinneys HQ in Meydan, to catch the first hour of the show please head over to our Youtube Channel where we baked cookies with the amazing Zahra Abdalla. We had the amazing Courtney Brandt let us know where to go and what to eat, for Easter, Eid and the Dubai World Cup. Haider Madani, Restaurant Owner and Founder of Cassette, Nette, and Riina is sharing his successes and talking about F & B expansions in the UAE. Chef Marwan, a renowned chef specializing in healthy and delicious Cuisine is talking about the importance of eating healthy during Ramadan and sharing some of his recipes.

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22 March 2024: Emanuele Rizzo, the Chef de Cuisine, and Maria Ibba, the Restaurant General Manager at Cucina, introduce the homely Italian concept that blends old-school Italian charm with contemporary flair, promising a delightful culinary experience led by a passionate Italian team. From Smoki Moto, Tsogik Mazmanyan, Restaurant General Manager, and Songhmi Ji, the sous chef, delve into the rich tradition of Korean food, exploring its nutritional and health benefits, particularly focusing on fermented food. Rania from KAVE and Haya from Haya's Kitchen discuss the significance of mindfulness during Ramadan, the importance of community in healing, and the role of food and culture in connecting people over important topics, emphasizing the power of sharing and connection. We give Criag a Ramadan Reunion surprise. And lastly, Marvin Alballi leads a discussion on various culinary topics, including food awards and winners, new dining trends in Dubai, common mistakes in restaurants, insights from the show "Somebody Feed Phil," and the pros and cons of restaurant expansions, engaging the audience with a Q&A session.

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15 March 2024: Jen Crichton filling in for Helen Farmer. Samantha Wood,  Foodiva letting us know where to go to celebrate Ramadan. We learn about an Emirati cultural experience, Whispers of the Sand at Andaz on The Palm with Dubai based writer and director - Alex Broun, Emirati writer and cultural guide, Bader Al Mansoori, and the CEO of Host Theatre - Yulia Maksimovich. Chef Kelvin from Jun’s is talking about the link between food and stories. Looking at food wastage with Khuloud Al Nuwais - Chief Sustainability Officer, Emirates Foundation & Secretary General, ne’ma National Steering Committee and Nikki Walsh, Director of F&B Marketing at Hilton. Looking at two females in F&B, Mehreen Omar and Muna Mustafa. - co founders of Supperclub Middle East.

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08 March 2024: Celebrate International Women's Day with an awe-inspiring lineup of female powerhouses in the food and beverage industry! We're starting strong with insights from Pancharli Mahendra, CEO of Atelier Hospitality, followed by a conversation with Alice Holtham, Group Editor at What's On. Then, prepare to be inspired by Lily Hoa Nguyen, the force behind VietnameseFoodies, and Natasha Sideris, CEO & Founder of Tashas Group. Stay tuned as we delve into the visionary work of Stasha Toncev, Founder of 21 Grams, and the culinary genius of Chef Shaw Lash, Co-founder of Lila Taqueria. It's an episode filled with passion, innovation, and the incredible stories of women shaping the F&B landscape.

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01 March 2024: James Knight-Pacheco is a mental health advocate that has put him at the heart of the chef community here in Dubai. Seda Solmaz, CEO & Founder, Idea Atelier with us talking Gen Z Behaviours in food. Dean Henry is a functional medicine certified health coach, helping people improve their skin, chronic anxiety, insomnia and reduce body fat. The new issue of Nourish magazine is out now and Karen D'Souza was in the studio to tell us what we need to know. We go to France with Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel Dubai’s Executive Chef Christophe Prud’homme. We also talk brunch with Middle East luxury reporter for Bloomberg News Lisa Fleisher.

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23 February 2024: Starting off with the collaboration between Chef Tristin Farmer and Chef Solemann Haddad at Moonrise in Dubai. We catch up with the incredible Thibault Fombon from Beefbar. Talking slow food, Anki Ram from Wandr.

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Courtney Brandt let’s us know where to go this weekend. In conversation with Chef George Lyons from Broadway in Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. Author of Restaurant Excellence, Marvin Alballi is in to answer all questions about the biz. We chatted to Chef Ourad from ASIL at Rixos Premium Dubai. We also caught up with Chef Lama Jammal. Last but not least we get to quickly chat with Paul Sykes, the General Manager of Banyan Tree Dubai.

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09 February 2024: We take a look at YouCater, founded by Philippe and Sarah Dupuy, a husband-and-wife team who bring a combined 30 years of global business experience across restaurant conception, finance, and investment.We talk to two amazing Chef's from Taste of Dubai Chef Vanessa Bayma and Chef Russell Impiazzi. Michele from Pitfire Pizza is in to celebrate pizza day! We talk to Thomas O’Hara from The Yorkshire Pudding - a man on a mission, trying a new roast dinner every week. Tiff and Connor from Spinneys call in to talk snacks.

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02 February 2024: Clementine Koch from Time Out Market and Chef New & Lisa from Cafe Isan. Paolo and Kelly Picarazzi from Antica Australis, based in regional Australia are in the UAE for a specially curated four-course set menu starring local organic produce from Ras Al Khaimah, Australian native ingredients & Emirati flavours. Gabriela Chamorro is a visionary Nicaraguan chef known for crafting unique contemporary Central American dining experiences famed for her Girl & The Goose supper club. Talking travel and food with Stephanie Reichenbach - Founder – Nara, behind desert escapes, Sonara camp, secret city tours and now Nara in the City. Fred Casagrande of Smoking Beards will be at Taste of Dubai -  Chef Fred was crowned the 2023 UAE Champion on Live Fire BBQ. He later represented the UAE in the World Food Championships in Dallas, Texas, where he competed against BBQ Legends from all over the world.

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26 January 2024: Maxime Legeard and Hu Yangqi from Hutong Dubai come into the studios to tell us all about their plans for Chinese New Year. Akanksha is the founder of Mindful Munchies and she is in the studio to share her mission of how to make baking healthy! Cooking for kids and a family never ends and if you're struggling to make meals fast and healthy, Kripa Dewani aka @15min_Mom is here to help. Life is too short to skip dessert and a man who lives by that is
Chef Romain, the Executive pastry chef at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk. Lastly, Samantha Wood, the founder of impartial restaurant review website FooDiva.net - and a curator of dining experiences is here to tell us where we should be going!

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19 January 2024: We were live from the Hero Dubai Desert Classic! We chat to top chef Jason Atherton talking about food trends, and getting an update on what’s happening in his career. We take you to Italy with Chef Alfredo and we also asked clinical dietician Ms. Lina Doumani if pizza is a legit breakfast food. We also tell you everything you need to know about Australian wagyu with Andrew O’Brien from Westholme.

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12 January 2024: Melissa Cookston is a seven-time world American barbecue champion and she is coming to the UAE - we are getting all of her tips and tricks on how to BBQ like a pro. We talk to Chef Slyvian Noel from DRIFT beach club at One & Only Royal Mirage. Chef Renzo Reyes is head chef at Barfly by Buddha-Bar – rooftop supper club, bar and restaurant at Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah and we chat to him about Veganuary. Last but not least, we talk to the amazing Tia Maher Holistic Gut Health Coach to talk about all things gut health and she answers your poop questions to ensure everything is running smoothly.

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Marvin Alballi is a food and beverage executive with international experience managing franchise chains, celebrity-chef restaurants, independent establishments, and global hotel F&B operations, he's here to answer your questions! Liam Collens is here to talk about all things food - tv, movies, restaurants, and more! It's Veganuary for many and Edward Hamod, the Founder & CEO of Switch Foods, homegrown FoodTech startup specialising in plant-based meat substitutes, based in the U.A.E is here to tell us why we should be cutting down on meat. Tom Harvey from Spinneys gives us a call to talk about a new law banning single-use plastic bags that took effect in Dubai on Monday.

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It's the last foodie Friday of 2023 and to celebrate we have a great list of guests with us.

Marloes Knippenberg, CEO of Kerten Hospitality talks about gelato and female empowerment.

Courtney Brandt lets us know where we should be going in 2024 and we look at Frying Pan Adventures. Lyka, Ahmed, and Aswathy come into the studio to talk co-kitchens.

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A strong line-up of chefs and experts join Punam today as we talk all things food and festivities for Christmas.

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We get to know more Mich Turner MBE, from her education to becoming a baker to the stars
Two interesting chefs join Helen live in the studio

And Laura Coughlin fills us in with a festive roundup.

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Tom Harvey, Jo Black, Paul Crawford & Neil Gibson - the dream team from Spinneys stop by with delicious gifts! We chat with Alexander Smalls, James-Beard-Award-winning chef, author, and raconteur, was the visionary co-owner of renowned restaurants The Cecil and Minton’s. Closer to the UAE, he's the man at the helm at Alkebulan at Expo City, the world's first African dining hall. We got a visit from Alina Tutkova, the owner of Angel Cakes, a chain of healthy cafes around the UAE. Last but not least, industry insider and food writer Courtney Brandt calls in to let us know where we need to go!

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01 December 2023: Marvin Alballi is an award-winning food and beverage executive, he's here to tell us more about his book “Restaurant Excellence” and the secrets of the trade. Chef Gökhan of Rüya Dubai brings us some delicious treats and tells us about his background and his current work. We chat with Chef Tim Newton, the Executive Chef and Partner of the Demind Group, behind incredible eateries including Bagatelle, OPA, La Niña, and Myrra. Caroline Corr, Brand & Campaign Manager at Spinneys tells us about their Guinness World Record Official Attempt for Worlds Largest Cheese Tasting Event that's coming up and the man behind Jaleo at Atlantis the Royal and some incredible humanitarian work through World Central Kitchen joins us - Chef Jose Andres.

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24 November 2023:  It's a show full of amazing guests! Foodie industry insider Laura Coughlin, and Arab king of the BBQ - Hattem Mattar. Founder & CEO of Restaurant Secrets Inc Gabrielle Mather. Chef Priyal from @dulcedemirchi is here, and Keary Shandler - Business Sustainability Consultant and co-founder of the Food Made Good initiative for the UAE. We also put British snacks up against Aussie snacks!

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17 November 2023: We're marking the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World with Chef Cristina Bowerman.

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10 November 2023: On the show today we have chef after chef after chef, including the legend himself, Pierre Gagnaire.

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03 November 2023: Full of fun and humour Jenny Morris aka The Giggling Gourmet joins Helen
Celebrity Chef Gaston Acurio is holding a 4 hands dinner at La Mar
We have a taste of Philly in the studio
Ben's Farmhouse is gearing up for the festive season
And The Crossing are getting ready for Diwali.

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We get the lowdown on the staying power of F&B businesses here in the UAE, the latest food news to Japanese and French cuisines.

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Food blogger Cruising Cravings has some top recommendations; Signor Sassi has launched with a bang in Dubai; Have you tried camel chocolate yet? Chef Giovanni Ledon is creating a vegan zero waste dinner; Get ready for a taste of Peru from Coya

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13 October 2023: We get some foodie recommendations from Laura Coughlin, and superstar chefs such as Massimo Bottura and Jose Avillez join the show along with Sarthak Kochar and the founder of Paprika Gourmet.

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06 October 2023: It's Farmers Kitchen which means we are about to make you hungry.

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29 September 2023: Marmellata is a new pizza joint taking Abu Dhabi by storm
Chef Gilles is the man behind the latest hotspot Eugene Eugene
Chef Jose Pizarro has just opened his new restaurant in the UAE
We find out if AI will take over the F&B industry
Dan is sharing the latest food news around town
And we find out about a new Peruvian/Colombian supper club.

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22 September 2023: From food news, to chefs to restaurateur of the year, Helen has it all on this week's Farmers's Kitchen.

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15 September 2023: It's the end of the week so lets get stuck in with Michelin Star Chef Jason Atherton
We find out all about a young entrepreneur's love for oats
Ines Chatti has started her own pastry brand with a french flair
Z Blogs is back with the latest food reviews
And Ernst are getting ready for Oktober Fest which is just round the corner.

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08 September 2023: We have a variety of chefs on the show today from local, international to a masterchef himself. With all that food talk we are also keeping your teeth in check with dentist Dr Pascale.

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Your Friday foodie talk is on tour as we broadcast live from the Hatta Domes, getting the latest food news from Devina Divecha and speaking with artist Clare Napper about her designs on Spinneys multi-purpose bags

Chef Cesar from Tamoka joins us to talk about his culinary journey

We find out where Spinneys get their supplies for their spinneysFOOD canned tomatoes

Donner kebabs are what DonnerChef is passionate to offer

We meet Chef Sufyan who’s the head chef of JA Hatta Fort Hotel

And Roudi Soubra, Vice-President for Asset Management, Dubai Holdings Hospitality Assets lets us picture the fab glamping and activities we can experience in Hatta, plus find out the exciting world record attempt right here in this beautiful city.--

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We find out from Chef Solemann Haddad the effects of the Michelin star to Moonrise
Jun's Chef Kelvin Cheung has created lunch boxes with his son Bodhi
Alice Holtham of What's On updates us with the latest food news and restaurants opening soon around town
Being environmentally-friendly while running a restaurant is what CASSETTE's doing
FRNDS unites French and Japanese flavours
And we meet the 'Truffle Man of Dubai'.

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23 June 2023: On today's show we will be finding out which UAE eateries have made it into the world's 50 best. And we have some great chefs as always on the phone, plus a pasta making class.

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16 June 2023: I hope you are because we are talking to the best of the best when it comes to the UAE foodie scene.

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09 June 2023: On the show today we travel from Greece, to Vietnam, to Afghanistan and Lebanon. 
We also have top tips if you want to get into the F&B space
And we're finding out how to eat seafood sustainably.

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02 June 2023: As usual we are talking food glorious food along with a sip of tea.

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26 May 2023: Farmers Kitchen is back with celebrity chefs and food chat.

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19 May 2023: Helen is biting in to some scrumptious food at La Niña restaurant
Chef Carmine and Chef Gabriella are creating together
We find out all about Emmy Squared
We get some top tips from Right Bite's nutritionist
Tiffany from Spinneys is talking pasta
And food blogger Olivera joins the show.

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12 May 2023: Helen finds out about the newly launched Honeycomb Hi-Fi
One man has turned his passion of fermentation in to a reality
Solemann from Moonrise joins us
We are talking sustainability with Chef Russell Impiazzi
Food bloggers are sharing their dishes using legumes from Europe.

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That's what we asked and you have really delish answers
We also meet culinary experts Chef Yannick and Chef Kasdi
Nada Badran updates us with latest food news from her travels
Are plant-based diets 'less healthy' than eggs, milk and meat? Dan from CarniStore gives his take
And we check out the Italian issue of Nourish magazine.

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28 April 2023: Mich Turner and Tom Allen from the Royal Atlantis are sharing their coronation dishes
We find out about a zero waste dinner at Ginger Moon
Celia Stoeklin is sharing her journey as a young chef
Courtney is bringing us the latest food news
Chef Richard Sandoval of Toro Toro is back in Dubai
Get ready for some good old British grub at The Coterie.

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21 April 2023: Helen meets one of the pioneers of the supper club Chef Kuv
Issei Dubai have brought together two talented female chefs from Latin America.

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14 April 2023: Helen is live from the 25th floor inside the Burj Al Arab
She chats to Asian Street, who pride themselves on cooking authentic Thai food
Salmon Guru tell us why they don't serve salmon on the menu, despite their name
Chef Steven from Ling Ling joins us from The Atlantis Royal
We find out how much salt is way too much from Action on Salt
Dan Fahy has all the latest food news.

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07 April 2023: Doesn't matter how you pronounce it as long as you enjoy it, we are celebrating Tomato Day
We chat to the chef behind the Belgrave in Abu Dhabi
Spinneys is talking all things Easter
The guest chef from the Crossing is sharing stories about his legendary father
Chef Laurent Petite, the executive chef at the H Dubai joins us
We find out more about the newly opened Above Eleven Dubai.

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Chef Mich Turner MBE shares her experiences baking cakes for celebrities and royalties.
Georgie Woollams from Katch International updates us with the latest on the F&B scene.
Challenges and learnings on running a restaurant and catering business are what the men from One Life Kitchen & Café are sharing.
Chef Alexandre Dufeu talks about pastries and Ramadan collaborations
A new chocolate factory and boutique opens in Alserkal Avenue.
And we're meeting the woman behind Free Me, one of the Spinneys incubator brands to launch this year.

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17 March 2023: Liam Collens finds out why some gym goers are adding dog food to their diet
The founder of Turkish restaurant Sirali joins Helen in the studio
Can we be sustainable during Ramadan, we ask Chef Candice
Dinner Time Story is an enchanting food experience at JA Resorts
Helen finds out what Gunbae Nights is all about
And Spinneys is celebrating St Patrick's Day with some great Irish recipes.

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10 March 2023: It's Foodie Friday and we chat to the co-founder of Break Bread 
Chef Michel Sarran is talking posh toasties
We find out about two new eco restaurants
Dan Fahy is updating us on this week's food news
Chef James Adams has put Paramount Midtown on the map
And a brand new restaurant called RIA has just opened.

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03 March 2023: Hattem Mattar, the first Arab pit master is in the studio

Courtney Brandt has all the latest food news

Chef Ilias Doulamis is bringing his Greek touch to the Conrad Dubai

Tiffany from Spinneys is getting spicey

And Roberto's Head Chef is sharing his signature Italian dishes.

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Helen finds out the details of how chefs get together to benefit earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. What has to be on your plate to call it a roast dinner? We ask the guy who reviews roast dinners every single week.The Dibba Bay Oyster Festival is back We're reflecting on the last five days of Gulfood with Spinneys' Tom HarveyIt's Chef Jacob Villarreal from Sofitel on our Chef's Table this weekAnd we meet the chef who's in charge of planning the menu for players participating at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.

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17 February 2023: Helen chats to the husband and wife team behind Wokyo
Jones the Grocer shares their Ramdan menu
Co Chocolat opens the First Farm-to-Table Chocolate Factory in the Middle East
Alice from What's On has got the latest food news
Chef Eyal Shani talks about his new restaurant North Miznon
And the founder of Couqley is taking us back to France.

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10 February 2023: Blu Matcha is a cafe focused purely on matcha
We catch up with the Head Chef of Miss Lilly's
Courtney Brandt is filling us in on all the food news
Flower Power is taking over some of the top restaurants in the UAE
Bread Ahead is back for good
And we find out about the slow food movement.

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03 February 2023: Friday means food and we start of with a Chef, artist and environmental advocate Claudio Cardoso
A chef from Texas has opened an authentic Mexican restaurant called Lila Taqueria
Liam Collens is giving us the latest food news
Are we drinking too much coffe? We ask the experts
And we find out how Spinneys is using their social media.

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16 December 2022: We are celebrating the season with Spinneys, and talking about Christmas trees, recipes and all the goodies you will find in their store.
And to top it off Santa is answering all your questions today.

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09 December 2022: Peggy Porschen has brought in some of her infamous pink cupcakes in for a treat
The team from Arbor School are talking farm to plate
Chef Trisha Singh Henault is making her mark in Dubai's foodie scene
We have all the food news from Courtney Brandt
Chef Stuart Sage joins us from the Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeirah
And a new Turkish restaurant is opening its doors

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25 November 2022: Helen is joining Spinneys today for the farm to table veg pledge, and encouraging children to start eating more vegetables.
Sophie Corcut explains how eating more veggies helps the planet
Zu from Interact explains how they are educating 1 million people in the UAE on healthy eating
Olivier shares his bee farm with the kids 
We find out what Elite Agro are growing
Warwick Gird from Spinneys talks about today's event
Ever tasted water from the sky, well that's what Hawa water have produced 
Russell Impiazzi, Executive Chef of Sofitel The Obelisk shares what's on the menu
And Helen also chats to some of the girls about their cooking class.

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18 November 2022: Helen is live at the DP World Tour Championship and gets a taste of House of Pops golf-themed lollies, and finds out about the Family Day taking place there too with Graham Glynn.
We find out about the story behind the new Kasibeyaz Turkish restaurant.
Chef Michael Mina from Mina Brasserie is sharing his new creations.
Helen chats to Chef Pierre Gagnaire who is in town.
Al Bayader International have created sustainable cutlery with Spinneys.
And talking juicy berries with Driscoll's.

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11 November 2022: We are heading to Italy with Chef Fabio who is sharing his secret to the perfect Napolise pizza.
Chef Francesco Bagnato from Isola joins Helen in the studio.
Courtney Brandt is back with the latest weird & wonderful food news.
Chef Grégoire Berger is talking about his latest collaboration at Ossiano.
We find out about a new initiative by Dubai Cares called Dubai Cares DINE. FEED. EDUCATE.
And Sumac is a Dubai-based start up that aims to revive the magic of the family meal.

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Lewis Hamilton is part of the new Neat Burger. And Helen chats to the founders. 

Courtney Brandt keeps us updated with the latest food news

A young entrepreneur has created her own vegan ice-cream brand called Majama

What's in the latest Nourish magazine, we ask Tiffany from Spinneys 

The Chef at JA beach hotel gets our taste buds buzzing

And the UAE is now growing its on Saffron

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Tiffany from Spinneys has been eating her way through a cheese farm
William Drew, Director of Content for The World's 50 Best Restaurant joins the show
Nahla Tabbaa is  a lady of many skills and combines art with food.
We talk vegan life with Little Erth
Chef Cesar joins us from Tamoka
We talk to the founders of home-grown Greek restaurant Philotimos 

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Alvin Leung is known as the demon Chef, and we find out why Authentic Belgian waffles are on the menu courtesy of La Maison. Michelin Star chef Rohit Ghai is talking about the launch of his new restaurant at Global Village. Courtney Brandt has the latest food news. Creams is bringing their sweetness to the UAE. We chat to Tribe Creators about what makes a successful restaurant.

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07 October 2022: Helen talks to one lady who survived breast cancer and is now contributing a lot of it to eating healthier
A husband and wife team made the most of Covid and founded a new business called Varak
If you like wholesome plant-based meal plans, you will love Sage
A new supper club has arrived inspired by Nigerian Owambe parties
Cooking with Zahra has just launched her news snacks at Spinney's
Jennifer Crichton from Gault & Millau tells us how they rate restaurants.

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30 September 2022: Sam Rhodes, the son of the late and great Chef Gary Rhodes joins Helen
Chef Omar from LDC talks about his freshly cooked in-house recipes
Dan Fahy shares his culinary fiasco in Spain
Tom Harvey from Spinneys is talking about some exciting new products
Avatara is Dubai’s first and only all-vegetarian degustation fine dining experience
The Emirates Bio Farm is educating us on agritourism.

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Punam chats to celebrity Chef Vivek Singh who has just opened his first restaurant in Dubai

Chef Osama Jalali will be serving his traditional hometown recipes to The Golden Fork

Is Dave's Hot Chicken worth the hype, Punam finds out.

Spinneys share their latest recipes from Nourish

And we find out how sushi and sustainability go hand in hand.

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Spinneys' Category Manager - Deli & Meal Solutions Conor Roman fills us in with their cheese of the month and meal deal while Neil Gibson, Produce Category Manager, takes us to Africa to experience Kenyan herbs and veggies.

Three chefs join us on our weekly Chef's Table: Kelvin Cheung of Jun's, Carmen Hernandez of BRIX Desserts and Timo from Ernst.

And Alice Holtham, Group Editor of What's On, updates us with all the latest food news- from new and upcoming restaurants to where to dine outdoors now that the weather starts to cool down.

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The first shellfish farm in the Middle East has obtained the Friend of the Sea certification. Dibba Bay Oysters' Founder and CEO Ramie Murray gives us the details.

Two chefs join us for our weekly Chef's Table: Lily Nguyen of Vietnamese Foodies and Atip Intarakased of Mango Tree Thai Bistro at the Hilton Dubai Jumeirah.

The person behind the flavours of four brands of the Tashas Group, Jill Okkers, shares how she fought for her dreams of becoming a chef.
We talk mocktails and drinks trends with Lindsay Trivers of The Tasting Class
And artist-slash-baker Abeer Al Saeed tells Helen her plans with her hyper realistic cakes.

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James Knight Pacheco, Group Executive Chef of Cove Beach tells Helen how they change menus depending on the season and the importance of a chefs community in the emirate.
An online cake shop by the Waldorf Astoria DIFC is now up and we're meeting the woman behind that. 
Spinneys' Tiffany Eslick shares details of her recent trip to Australia where she visited their beef suppliers
Dan Fahy fills us in with the latest food news
And we're taking you to explore Italy via Eataly.

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Food writer Courtney Brandt updates us with all the latest food news, including this 'rule' for dropped food.
Helen speaks with Chef Roberto Seguro of Infini Concepts about the different pressures chefs face these days.
Born and raised in the Philippines, but specialising in Greek cuisine and more, Chef Anthony Pelea from Zoe Modern Greek Kouzina in Abu Dhabi talks about his culinary journey, including his experience of being an in-flight chef for first class guests of Etihad Airways.
Helen also meets the new Chef de Cuisine of award-winning Torno Subito, Chef Alessio Pirozzi.
Since it's almost back-to-school, registered dietitian from Valiant Hospital Aahat Sajnani gives us top tips on how to provide the right nutrition for our school-aged kids.
And Sophie Corcut from Spinneys shares the company's sustainability steps including their new recyclable bags, staff T-shirts made out of plastic bottles and their Farm to Table programme.

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24 June 2022: Helen chats to Lowe who is the winner of the Michelin green star
The International Director of Michelin explains the process when it came to choosing the best restaurants
Lento has just opened in Dubai, and Chef Faisal joins us in the studio
Sushi Samba is bringing over authentic Brazilian entertainment and flavours to Dubai
Karen from Spinneys updates us on the latest recipes in their magazine Nourish
Ever heard of plant based vegan gelato? Well you're about to, with Artiserie Gelato.

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17 June 2022: Courtney Brandt has the latest food news including one of the world's best restaurants that is losing clients 
Will we soon be drinking local water? We find out from BE WTR
Wander With Nada is sharing her visit to Dubai's new library
A brand new Italian fine dining restaurant has opened at Dubai Opera
And the chef from the trendy San Beach is in the studio.

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10 June 2022: Wabi Sabi is the first vegan concept to open in Saudi Arabia and now, it has arrived in Dubai.
Papillon is a new dining experience with a difference. 
If you like your pastries, you will love what's on the menu at The Lighthouse.
Two mums are cooking up a storm with their new cookbook.
The manager of Nette is talking sustainability in the F&B industry.
And Spinneys has some delicious British strawberries you will want to try.

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03 June 2022: If you're not hungry, you will be because we are talking soups that will 
Re:Nourish you inside and out.

Spinneys is taking us back with some nostalgic treats in their latest magazine edition

Reinier Weerman is talking about the increase of the plant-based industry

What do you consider good service? We find out from Tommaso Li Vigni from The Artisan

And Courtney Brandt has the latest food news.

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27 May 2022: Italian Chef Bernardo Paladini and Indian Chef Himanshu Saini are coming together at the W Hotel.

Peter Green is talking about Innovative F&B concepts & food trends

Kerry Brouillet is a nutrition coach and is giving us tips on how to create a balanced diet

Peahead are collaborating with Spinneys on recycled and upcycled accessories

Sylvain Noël, the Executive Chef from Drift chats to Helen about the trendy beach spot

Dan's Home Food is back to talk about his latest menu and new location.

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We are talking burgers with one of Dubai's homegrown brands Pickl. Karen from Spinneys is getting our taste buds going with some of their latest recipes. Emotional Eating Coach Nattasia D'Souza shares her journey of weight loss. Head Chef Craig Best probably has the best view in Dubai, because he works at the AURA skypool on the 50th floor. Tiffany from Spinneys is making us jealous as she is spending a couple of weeks at one of the world's most famous cooking schools in Ireland. And who doesn't love ice-cream? Well there is a new one on the block called Temple Creamery.

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06 May 2022: Nana is not a chef but out of her love for the food she grew up with, she founded Veghana, which serves Ghanaian vegan food.
On the Chef's Table today is the man behind White Rice, Chef Akmal
And today is No Diet Day, so we discuss the effects that crash dieting can have on your health.

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29 April 2022: We chat to international recipe hunter and the author of Table Tales Hanan Sayed Worrell.
Fine Diner is a new platform where you can enjoy 5-star food in the comfort of your own home
Helen chats to Hind Al Mulla, the founder of Home Bakery
Eid means food, and we find out what recipes we will find in the latest issue of Spinneys magazine 
Wander with Nada is talking food news
And Copala is a new Mexican restaurant founded by two lawyers.

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22 April 2022: The underground supper club has been simmering in the UAE for quite some time, and Helen chats to the couple behind Tano's at 8 as well as a supper club by bnbme holiday homes.
Chef Jay shares his journey from washing dishes to becoming Executive Chef at The Sofitel Dubai Downtown 
Courtney Brandt is in the studio to talk food news
Haya's Kitchen is taking us back to good old fashion Palestinian cuisine
And Neil from Spinneys has been strawberry picking.

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15 April 2022: Food writer Liam from Eat Go See has all the latest food news
The founder of Simply Healthy Deits gives us tips on staying healthy whilst fasting during Ramadan
We talk bread with Bageri Form chefs
Chef Omar from BRD by Slab joins Helen in the studio
Helen gets to taste some homemade chutneys by Bottled Up
And we are talking microgreens with New Leaf.

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08 April 2022: Michelin Star Chef Vikas Khanna joins Helen in the studio to talk about his new book.
Yvette is an expert when it comes to Matcha Tea
Are you a tipper? Well now you can tip the cashless way with E-Tips.
Spinneys talks cherries and Easter recipes
Chef Ali the founder of homegrown burger joint Slaw tells us what makes his burgers so unique.
And we get the latest food news from Pallavi Sangtani.

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