In this episode, presenter Milly Fyfe chats to award winning garden designer and TV presenter Lee Burkhill. We explore how Lee got into gardening and appearing on our TV screens as well. We share an ethos of making gardening more accessible to people and Milly highlight the grow, cook, eat projects she is involved with. An episode not to be missed - I hope you can join us and tune in Links to Lee's work here: Why you should subscribe to Garden Ninja! ???? Join the gardening community! (youtube.com) Garden Ninja: Lee Burkhill (@garden_ninja_lee) • Instagram photos and videos Donate to the crowd ..read more

I'm back for season 2 of The Countryside Kitchen meets! In this episode I chat to go-ahead Cumbrian Farmer Jim Beary about life on the farm, what motivates him, how his business has grown and what he enjoys cooking. You might also see him on the TV soon... watch this space! 22:15 Time Saving Hack - Leftover fruit ice lollies You can follow Jim on Instagram: Jim Beary (@farmer_beary) • Instagram photos and videos ..read more

I'm delighted to bring Lady Violet Manners onto the Countryside Kitchen Meets podcast this month. Eldest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, Violet is Director and Executive Producer of the Duchess podcast. An ambassador for the Royal Countryside fund, Violet recently challenged the status quo at the National Trust as she made her quest to be voted onto the board to bring fresh views when it comes to heritage. Lady Violet Manners: Why I’m going to war with the National Trust (telegraph.co.uk) We explore her upbringing at Belvoir Castle and what living in the countryside means to her ..read more

Host Milly Fyfe chats to Leicester born and bred Butcher Rich Summers, who has turned his hand to supporting independent meat producers, helping to add value to their product with charcuterie, curing, smoking and marketing less favourable cuts. We chat about ethically produced, sustainable meat production, what we enjoy preparing and cooking as well as a few time-saving hacks. Join me on the 1st of each month to discover the next episode of The Countryside Kitchen meets And don't forget to drop me a line with suggestions on who you might like to hear on a future show. Email me: hello@millyfyfe ..read more

Presenter Milly Fyfe chats with Overbury Estate Farm Manager and Nuffield ScholarJake Freestone on the latest episode of the Countryside Kitchen Meets. Jake is one of farming's most decorated individuals when it comes to awards and accolades, especially for conservation, soil health and working in harmony with the environment - tune in and you'll clearly understand why. We discuss many aspects of regenerative agricultural practice and how the estate works closely with the community. Links Jake on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/No1FarmerJake Twitter: https://twitter.com/No1FarmerJake Web ..read more

Happy New Year everyone! This podcast episode launches the third season of The Countryside Kitchen meets And we are starting off with a cracker :) Join presenter Milly Fyfe as she had Lord Taylor CBE of Holbeach Lord Taylor (John) is a member of the House of Lords and also has a family farming business in Holbeach, Lincolnshire. John was made a life peer in 2006 and was chief whip of the House of Lords from 2014 – 2019. His family business is Taylors Bulbs, and you can find out more information here: Supplying loose and pre-packed bulbs to garden centres and nurseries (taylors-bulbs.com) The d ..read more

Host Milly Fyfe chats to gold medal-winning paralympic champion Charlotte Henshaw about what it takes to become a world-class athlete, what routine an athlete follows and how it felt to compete in the last 3 Olympic games. If you are into sport and want to get an insight into the career of an inspiring young sportswoman, then tune into this podcast. There are also a few mealtime recipe suggestions and some time-saving hacks. Follow Charlotte @chensawGB For more recipe ideas visit my food blog: www.nofussmealsforbusyparents.com ..read more

In this episode of The Countryside Kitchen Meets, Milly Fyfe chats to Cardiff based dairy farmer Abi Reader MBE, who also holds the position of Wales NFU Deputy President (National Farmers Union) We cover so much ground including how Cows on Tour came about, taking the farm into inner city London, what the Agroforestry scheme looks like on Abi's farm and how she fits in all her voluntary roles around running a farm business. A hugely inspiring episode Links to find more out on Abi include: Twitter https://twitter.com/AbiReader Farmers Weekly story on being awarded an MBE https://www.fwi.co.uk ..read more

In this episode of The Countryside Kitchen meets, presenter Milly Fyfe chats with Oxfordshire Dairy Farmer David Christensen of Kingston Hill Farm. David supplies milk to Arla and together with his wife has an icecream diversification business called the Oxford Cow. To find out more about the Oxford Cow visit: The Oxford Cow | Luxury Farm Made Ice Cream Or follow on Instagram: The Oxford Cow (@theoxfordcow) • Instagram photos and videos The link for the salted caramel chocolate brownie recipe is here: Gluten Free Salted Chocolate Brownies – No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents With thanks to Gemma C ..read more

Presenter Milly Fyfe catches up with Jenny Jefferies author of the cookbook For the Love of the Land. Together they explore the backstory behind the cookbook and showcase UK food producers that feature within the publication. You can find out more about For the Love of the Land: https://www.jennyjefferies.co.uk/for-the-love-of-the-land ..read more