Episode 17: Smell The Coffee

If the food and drinks menu aren't enough to keep Tommy on his toes, there's also the small matter of breakfast. For guests at The Black Swan and The Abbey Inn, a stay also includes breakfast - and that can mean copious amounts of coffee.Tommy has his own blend, created with help from specialists Lonton Coffee. But now, he wants to serve that blend in guests rooms, in the form of a coffee pod. But can Lonton Coffee provide pods which are sustainable AND which taste as good as the blend Tommy designed?Also in this episode - chef Dickie is experimenting with peaches which have grown on the farm for the first time in years. And Tommy sits down to chat with Julius Roberts - a chef-turned-farmer who has embraced the countryside and set up a new life in Dorset. They discuss seasonal produce, the challenge facing farmers, and their favourite breed of pig!If all that wasn't enough, we're also announcing the latest winner from Tommy's Well Seasoned club.To sign up to Well Seasoned simply visit www.tommybanks.co.uk/seasonedSeasoned is a podcast series from What's The Story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Black Swan isn't like any other restaurant. Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks uses Seasonal ingredients, sourced from his very own family farm, to create the award winning dishes which live long in the memory.Tommy has never revealed the secrets behind his delicious creations, but now - with the help of celebrity guests - he's opening the doors to show exactly how his Seasonal menu is made. In each episode he welcomes a special guest to give him a hand on the farm or in the kitchen, we profile some Seasonal produce, give listeners tips on what they can cook and prepare at home, and we have a delicious discussion with our guests about their love of all things food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.