Niki Segnit on exploring and pairing flavours

In this episode, Good Food podcast host Orlando Murrin sits down with the erudite author Niki Segnit, known for her acclaimed works, The Flavour Thesaurus, Lateral Cooking, and The Flavour Thesaurus: More Flavors. They dive deep into the world of flavours, discussing Niki's journey from brand consultant to celebrated food writer, and her unique approach to pairing ingredients. Listeners will discover the process behind Niki's books, her musings on unusual flavour combinations, and her advice on how to train your palate to appreciate diverse tastes. The conversation also touches on Niki's favourite dishes from her books, her views on popular and overrated foods, and some humorous personal anecdotes about her culinary adventures. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook, this episode is brimming with insights and inspiration. Tune in as they explore the science, history, and sheer joy of cooking and tasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Join host Samuel Goldsmith every Tuesday as he chats with cooks, chefs, and food lovers. In each episode, Samuel dives into a sparkling conversation about the guest's life, their journey in the food and drink world, and, of course, their passion for food. Expect plenty of laughs, life lessons, and unforgettable stories from the people behind the plates. The fun doesn't stop there! Tune in for sections like My Favourite Dish, where the guest discusses their favourite dishes and how they've made them their own, Cookery Confessions, where guests share their funniest kitchen mishaps and culinary secrets, and Quick Fire Questions, a rapid round of surprises that reveal more about their tastes and quirks.  Plus, on Thursdays, get a taste of new recipes in our bonus episodes—easy-to-follow cook-alongs to bring the flavours of the conversation to your kitchen.  Do scroll back in the feed to our archive including special episodes hosted by Tom Kerridge, Orlando Murrin and Mallika Basu. The Good Food podcast has featured guests such as: Jamie Oliver, Nadiya Hussain, Michel Roux, Ainsley Harriot, Gennaro Contaldo, Claire Richards, Fred Sirieix, Big Zuu, Tess Daly, Liz Bonnin, Becky Excell, Professor Tim Spector, Rukmini Iyer, Riyadh Khalaf, John Whaite, Crystelle Pereira, Paul Ainsworth, The Hairy Bikers, Marcus Wareing, Sabrina Ghayour, Jane Dunn and Atul Kochhar.  Discussing topics such as BBQ, fermenting, brunch, spices, Eurovision, Caribbean flavours, sustainability, chocolate, Spanish cuisine, vegan cooking, Bake Off, airfryers, health, wellbeing, nutrition, slow cookers, cocktails, pancakes, pressure cookers, seasonal food and cocktails.