Ren & Jonny are 2 local food enthusiasts who discuss the local food scene here in St Albans.

Radio Verulam Community Kitchen- food & drink in St Albans

The Community Kitchen- Dec

Jonny Seabrook welcomed Carmelo from Papa Paella, one of St Albans leading street food stalls, into Radio Verulam to talk St Albans, life and Paella.

Papa Paella pops in for a Sunday chat

Ren Behan caught up with the Herts Beekeeping Association at this year's Herts Show, to find out why they get a buzz out of it.

Beekeeping in Hertfordshire – Ren meets Mike and Scarlett from the Herts Beekeeping Association

In this episode, Ren Behan talks to student James, who's taking a Hospitality and Catering Diploma and Mark Sharples, Chef Lecturer  at the Oaklands College in St Albans, Ren also talks to lecturer James Gronland about world foods.  

Ren talks to students and lecturers of creative cookery at Oaklands College in St Albans

The UK Parliament became the first in the world to pass a motion declaring a 'climate emergency' and Sustainable St.Albans has launched a petition to St.Albans District Council asking them to do likewise. Catherine Ross of Sustainable St.Albans joins Amanda Yorwerth to explain what this means and how you can sign. Changing your diet can [...]

Climate crisis and cookery

Apples and more apples

Julia Jenkins, owner of Flagship Wines on 417 Hatfield Road in Fleetville, St Albans, joins Leona and Mandy to talk about what is good to drink this summer.  She also tells  Mandy, our resident Kiwi, why NZ wines such as Two Paddocks  a New Zealand family vineyard owned by actor Sam Neil that specialises in [...]

For a fantastic NZ or Aussie Wine – Flagship Wines in Fleetville, St Albans

Bubble & Squeak is 92.6FM Radio Verulam's seasonal food and lifestyle show. This week on the menu is Sustainability . Chef and Restaurateur Andrei Lussmann, FoodSmiles Chair, Janet Bruce and Food Waste Ninjas Sensei Ruby Raut join us at the table for a feast of topics, ranging from how to know if the fish you are having for dinner is on the endangered list to taking a cupboard 'shelfie' in order to make small changes at home that can have an impact on global food waste.

Bubble & Squeak – Sustainability & Food Waste Part 2 of 2

Bubble & Squeak – Sustainability & Food Waste Part 1 of 2

Owners Kevin and Julie Lee speak with 92.6FM's Leona and Mandy about how the couple's dream of a small hole in the wall cafe has led to what is a very busy and well loved community hub located  on George Street, in the heart of the St Albans Cathedral Quarter.   Hear about the delicious menu [...]

George Street Canteen

Co Owner Ben speaks to 92.6FM Radio Verulam's Mandy McNeil about hard work, good music and the seasonal, sustainable, epic dishes created by Chef Cat Ashton at The Abbey Restaurant.  Located on George Street in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter, St Albans, the Abbey has recently been nominated for several awards, including the Best [...]

Epic Food at The Abbey Restaurant St Albans

INGREDIENTS   SERVES 8 500 g                      Philadelphia cheese 230 g                      biscuits (chocolate or ginger whatever is your preference) 140 g                      butter 160 g                      sugar 300 ml                   double/whipping cream 2                              large oranges 5                              sheets of gelatine 150 g                      chocolate drops or chocolate shavings   METHOD BASE:                    Either smash with a rolling pin or put in a [...]

CHEESECAKE ALLA STRACCIATELLA

STARTER   Ingredients – serves 2 180 g                      oyster mushrooms 200 ml                   vegetable stock 50 ml                     dry white wine 1 Tbsp                   butter/margarine 1                              Shallot, finely chopped 1 Tbsp                   finely chopped fresh parsley   Method Soak the mushrooms in hot water for about 2 hours. Drain and cut into bite-sized pieces.   Put into [...]

Sauteed Oyster Mushroom “Scallops” and Tomato and Samphire Pasta

We met with the Mayor at the Food & Drink Awards

Talking to the Mayor

Held at Sopwell House on Monday 2nd October, these awards recognise the variety and excellence found in the St Albans food and drink scene. This podcast includes all of the awards and the reaction of the guests at this glittering evening.

St Albans Food and Drink Awards 2017 – The Awards

Ideas for recipes from the radio station for St Albans

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Radio Verulam Community Kitchen- food & drink in St Albans

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