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Thursday 28 January 2016

05 Mince pies

Each December, cooks up and down the country revert to the tried and tested recipes they rely on every festive period. However, this is not always the case with the mince pie.
How has our attitude changed to this festive treat, and is there such a thing as the 'perfect' mince pie? Join Hugo Harrison as he investigates the mince pies of Christmas past, present and future.

Wednesday 20 January 2016

04 What is bean-to-bar chocolate?

The world of chocolate is divided, but what separates one side from another? Hugo Harrison visits small-batch chocolate makers Pump Street Bakery to find out.

Saturday 16 January 2016

03 Raw milk

Today's food story is set in a landscape that faces constant change. The dairy industry has been a victim of fluctuation for decades, whether it be in price, climate or government support.

Hugo Harrison meets a farmer whose diversification into raw milk, cheese and butter is gradually levelling these fluctuations, and profitably, too - but is this a remedy, or a solution that will only work short-term?

Saturday 1 August 2015

02 Two sisters and their cattle

In today's episode of The Food Forecast, Hugo Harrison travels to Kenton Hall to meet two young women who are changing the way that a county considers their food.

Wednesday 3 June 2015

01 Pulled Pork

Hugo Harrison looks at how pulled pork has evolved from a traditional dish from the American South to a crisp flavour, ready meal and popular choice at restaurants across the country.