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13 May 2016

Episode 239

30 minutes

An Italian wheat farmer who wants to bring the traditional method of pasta-making back into fashion, how pickling is making a comeback and why restaurants may have to start thinking about catering for lone diners.

13 May 2016

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Chapter 1

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Chapter 1

Opinionated about dining

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Music mogul turned food blogger Steve Plotnicki on restaurant ranking lists and why it's important to understand what you eat.

6 minutes

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Chapter 2

4 minutes

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Chapter 2

Pasta Mancini

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Italian wheat farmer Massimo Mancini is determined to bring the traditional method of pasta-making back into fashion.

4 minutes

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Chapter 3

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Chapter 3

Passionate about pickling

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Freddie Janssen on her new book 'Pickled' and why you should give pickling a try.

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Chapter 4

8 minutes


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Chapter 4

The Menu: news

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Food Republic's Richard Martin on the most important goings-on in North America.

8 minutes

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