Litfest.ie Podcast

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Litfest grew from a suggestion that was made by Geoffrey Dobbs, Founder of Galle Literary Festival… ‘Isn’t it about time Ballymaloe celebrated their literary tradition?’ After three generations of cookery books being published, Geoffrey had a point. It was about time Ballymaloe created a festival that celebrated food and wine writing.

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Episodes

April Bloomfield in conversation with John McKenna.

When the Spotted Pig opened in New York in 2004, it quickly became one of the hottest eateries and must visit spots to dine in the city. The “Pig” as it is affectionally known by seasoned New Yorkers was a whole new eating experience – an English style gastro-pub with sensational soulful comforting sophisticated food. It remains as madly popular and as much loved to this day. What guests keep coming for is Bloomfield’s wonderful cooking and they are willing to face standing in line for a table t...

Sep 07, 2015•1 hr 22 min

Mark Hix in conversation with Nicholas Lander.

Mark Hix’s restaurants feed thousands of people every week. Whether in the ritzy surroundings of Browns Hotel in London’s Mayfair or achingly hip east London or at the many other locations (including a double decker bus!), the restaurants bearing the HIX name are busy, buzzy and British. Marks gastronomic calling card is his original take on British food – Shellfish Soup with Cornish Pasties, Wood Pigeon on Toast with Bilberries and Cobnuts, Blood Orange and Buttermilk Pudding – such beautiful l...

Sep 07, 2015•1 hr 27 min

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