Farmer's Kitchen: The Podcast

When you have ramen in front of you, we bet you can! Ichiryu Ramen House takes you to a tour to Japan courtesy of three brothers.

We are broadcasting live today from Primi at City Walk C2 Licensed District - find out what they have in store for you. A little tease: You'll get vacay feels once you enter the place. We meet the husband and wife team behind DUANGDY BY BO.LAN at The Link. We meet cookbook author Inge Beck and hear what Baku Cafe has on their menu. And listen to Boy Dubai's recommendation on what to eat and where to go this weekend.

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We’re at a foodie adventure at City Walk broadcasting live from Rare and meeting its founder and CEO Sahil Anand

It’s all about Greece through brother and sister Alex and Fay Economides from Mythos

Let’s revisit the 70s through a heritage brunch

Find out how creative you can be when it comes to choosing on the menu

Unravel a secret menu from Chef Gio Ledon of Akira Back

And can you pronounce Bruschetta, Rooibos, Gyro correctly? Food writer extraordinaire Courtney Brandt guides us.

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Italian Chef Carmine Fravolo is on cloud nine as he prepares a four-hands dinner with his Nonna Maria this weekend
Bliss Bites founder Chef Shivani Sharma joins us to talk about their offerings and how they support the community by using local produce
Lavoya Group's Walid Hajj talks us through the challenges and gains of franchising
We get details on the new edition of Nourish Magazine from Spinneys' Tiffany Eslick
Food writer Dan Fahy updates us with the latest food news
And ending the week with sweets! Adriana Pagliero of Adriana's Cakes tells us how her business is recovering post-flood and Grade 10 Anahita briefs us with easy-to-make healthy desserts.

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Listen to Michelin star and award-winning chef Jason Atherton as he prepares incredible dishes from fresh British tomatoes; Middle Eastern Master Chef Greg Malouf and Chef Sonu Koithara, Executive Chef at Taj Exotica Resort and Spa fills us in with their four hands dinner; A sweet intro to the weekend as we speak with Diva and Preet of Varak and world pastry chef champion Angelo Musa; And we tell you the brunch that takes the whole family to a magical experience.

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Helen's giving shoutouts to businesses extending their help during trying times.

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Punam Verma covering Helen Farmer. Kicking things off with Zak Carey, the Executive Chef of PXB at Expo City, renowned for his health-conscious approach to food. Zak prioritizes sustainability and locally sourced produce, including ingredients from Expo Farm, in crafting his innovative menus. We chat with Gups Jutla as he explores the timeless concept of BBQ and Curry, showcasing the versatility of outdoor cooking and its flavorful possibilities. Discover the dynamic duo of Mariam Shevardnadze and Nino Chantladzei, a lawyer and a grocery chain owner from Georgia, who have brought their expertise to Downtown Dubai with the opening of a new restaurant called Qartuli. Last but not least, Mira Manek delves into the captivating world of chai, sharing its history, stories, and recipes in her enlightening book.

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05 April 2024: Talking to some of the UAE’s incredible foodies! Kicking things off with SHI Restaurants Founder & CEO Diana Rysbaeva. From Attiko, it’s Chef Moon. Chats with Zehra from @z.blogs, Lukas Tremmel, Frying Pan Adventures and Hussni & Chef Jon from the Salmontini Group.

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Helen was live from Spinneys HQ in Meydan, to catch the first hour of the show please head over to our Youtube Channel where we baked cookies with the amazing Zahra Abdalla. We had the amazing Courtney Brandt let us know where to go and what to eat, for Easter, Eid and the Dubai World Cup. Haider Madani, Restaurant Owner and Founder of Cassette, Nette, and Riina is sharing his successes and talking about F & B expansions in the UAE. Chef Marwan, a renowned chef specializing in healthy and delicious Cuisine is talking about the importance of eating healthy during Ramadan and sharing some of his recipes.

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22 March 2024: Emanuele Rizzo, the Chef de Cuisine, and Maria Ibba, the Restaurant General Manager at Cucina, introduce the homely Italian concept that blends old-school Italian charm with contemporary flair, promising a delightful culinary experience led by a passionate Italian team. From Smoki Moto, Tsogik Mazmanyan, Restaurant General Manager, and Songhmi Ji, the sous chef, delve into the rich tradition of Korean food, exploring its nutritional and health benefits, particularly focusing on fermented food. Rania from KAVE and Haya from Haya's Kitchen discuss the significance of mindfulness during Ramadan, the importance of community in healing, and the role of food and culture in connecting people over important topics, emphasizing the power of sharing and connection. We give Criag a Ramadan Reunion surprise. And lastly, Marvin Alballi leads a discussion on various culinary topics, including food awards and winners, new dining trends in Dubai, common mistakes in restaurants, insights from the show "Somebody Feed Phil," and the pros and cons of restaurant expansions, engaging the audience with a Q&A session.

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15 March 2024: Jen Crichton filling in for Helen Farmer. Samantha Wood, Foodiva letting us know where to go to celebrate Ramadan. We learn about an Emirati cultural experience, Whispers of the Sand at Andaz on The Palm with Dubai based writer and director - Alex Broun, Emirati writer and cultural guide, Bader Al Mansoori, and the CEO of Host Theatre - Yulia Maksimovich. Chef Kelvin from Jun’s is talking about the link between food and stories. Looking at food wastage with Khuloud Al Nuwais - Chief Sustainability Officer, Emirates Foundation & Secretary General, ne’ma National Steering Committee and Nikki Walsh, Director of F&B Marketing at Hilton. Looking at two females in F&B, Mehreen Omar and Muna Mustafa. - co founders of Supperclub Middle East.

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