Matt & Olly's Secret Life of Food

Chillies, gin and an unexpected encounter with Sir Michael Caine! This week on Secret Life of Food, Matt Tebbutt & Olly Smith explore two of life’s great pleasures, uncovering fascinating history, surprising science and delicious recipes along the way.

Matt shares his love of chillies, exploring how they made their way to British shores, why we love the sensation of pain, how chillies give us a dopamine hit similar to riding a rollercoaster, and which chilli is currently the hottest in the world.

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Who is the greatest TV chef of all time? 👨‍🍳 Matt Tebbutt & Olly Smith get stuck into the big questions in this week's Secret Life of Food!

Plus, they explore why goat meat deserves a place on your menu, why Olly thinks it's his favourite meat, and the surprisingly confusing world of Montepulciano wine. 🍷

There's also a musical interlude or two, listener questions featuring brilliant ways to use overripe bananas, and a game of Food or Fake! Can you tell a Dirty Mother from a Dirty Father? And what on earth is a Garbage Plate?

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Matt Tebbutt & Olly Smith explore the strange world of spuds, from Jersey Royals and potato hotels to jacket potato vending machines. As always, they share some of their favourite recipes, including the best potato salads and Olly’s Mediterranean-inspired Jersey Royal dish.

Then it’s time for natural wine. Olly gets stuck in, while Matt needs a little convincing that there’s more to natural wine than he thinks. Luckily, Olly has brought along a couple of bottles for Matt to try… and quickly wins him over.

🍷 Chin Chin Vinho Verde...

This episode, Matt dives deep into the surprisingly strange world of oysters, while Olly invites us into one of the world’s most secretive and intriguing liquors: Chartreuse.

Despite having experienced food poisoning numerous times, Matt still loves oysters! He shares everything there is to know about these fascinating molluscs, from their unusual biology to their long history as a much-loved food. Despite having no head, oysters' bodies are covered in eyes and they can even change sex during their lives.

Olly shares the fascinating history of Chartreuse, how an...

Matt and Olly dive into two of Britain’s most beloved food and drink staples: beer-battered fish and chips, and, of course, beer!

Matt explores the fascinating history of fish and chips, from Jewish immigration and the origins of fried fish to its role in wartime Britain and even the D-Day landings. And no plate of fish and chips is complete without the condiments! Matt shares his super-simple, super-delicious curry sauce recipe for you to try at home.

Meanwhile, Olly makes the case for why beer deserves to be taken just as seriously as wine, ex...

SECRET LIFE OF FOOD PODCAST IS HERE! 🍽️🥂

Matt Tebbutt and Olly Smith have been mates for over 25 years. In that time, they’ve eaten, drunk and tasted their way around the world, picking up plenty of stories, strong opinions and a few questionable food habits along the way.

The Secret Life of Food isn’t just two experts sitting around telling you what you should eat. It’s two old friends who know their stuff, love food and drink, and aren’t afraid to disagree.

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Food, drink and plenty of stories. 🍽️🥂 TV favourites Matt Tebbutt (Food Unwrapped, Saturday Kitchen, MasterChef: The Professionals) and Olly Smith (Food We Love, Saturday Kitchen) have been mates for over 25 years, and now they’re bringing their passion for food and drink to a brand-new podcast. Expect fascinating stories behind the things we eat and drink, surprising insider knowledge, strong opinions, hilarious adventures, tips, recipes and plenty of laughs. 🎙️ The Secret Life of Food

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