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Welcome to another delicious episode of the Countryside Kitchen Meets podcast, hosted by the ever-curious and passionate Milly Fyfe.

This month, we're digging deep into the heart of Lincolnshire's agricultural landscape with a special feature on The Spud Barn.

Join Milly as she chats with the dynamic father-daughter duo, David and Kate Armstrong, who have turned their love for potato farming into a thriving family business. Get ready to uncover the story behind their premium potatoes, learn about the challenges and rewards of running a farm, and discover what makes The Spud Barn a beloved local service. Whether you're a food enthusiast, an aspiring farmer, or just curious about rural life, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration you won't want to miss!

For more information on the Spud Barn visit: Home - The Spud Barn

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In this episode presenter Milly Fyfe chats to Former South West MP and Somerset farmer Neil Parish who has recently launched his own podcast called We Can Do Both.

We cover his political career, his motivation for creating a podcast, farm life at home and a few tasty seasonal recipes and top tips for June too.

Listen to Neil Parish's podcast: We Can Do Both on Apple Podcasts

Follow Neil on Instagram: We Can Do Both Podcast (@wecandobothpodcast) • Instagram photos and videos

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In this episode, Milly chats with livestock farmer and Welsh TV presenter Meinir Howells, who is familiar to many in Wales as one of the faces of the magazine TV show Ffermio.

We chat about how she juggles being a busy Mum to young children whilst managing farm life and filming for Ffermio and S4C during the Royal Welsh Show.

Young farmers has been a big part of our lives and we discuss how that has shaped us.

There is also a tasty recipe I share for Oreo Cheesecake. Full details here: Easy to make pudding Oreo Cheesecake recipe (nofussmealsforbusyparents.com)

To follow Meinir on social media, here links are Meinir Howells (@howellsmeinir) • Instagram photos and videos

In this episode, presenter Milly Fyfe chats with TV presenter and first time Farmer Jimmy Doherty, who farms a range of rare breed and native livestock, as well as a few exotic animals in Suffolk

We explore how Jimmy got into farming and how his farm took centre stage on TV as we followed his journey with wife Micheala , showcasing the highs and lows of establishing a farming business in the UK.

If you want to know more about 'Jimmy the Farmer' rather than 'Jimmy the TV presenter' this is the episode for you.

Social links are as follows:

Jimmy Doherty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmysfarm/

Jimmy's farm website:

Jimmys Farm & Wildlife Park. Zoo Weddings Events Parties Restaurant Butchery & Shops

Recipe idea from Christine Paske can be found on the No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents website here: http://www.nofussmealsforbusyparents.com/

In this episode, presenter Milly Fyfe chats with the only farmer in the UK to successfully grow a crop of Baked Beans!

Tune in as we talk about the haricot bean trials and why it is so important for reducing food miles and creating a sustainable supply chain here in the UK.

Links to Wardy's social media and stories include:

Roy Ward Farm Ltd facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roywardfarms/

McDonalds Flagship Farmer link: https://www.flagshipfarmers.com/en/profile/andrew-ward/

News story about Baked Bean Trail with Warwick University: https://warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/?newsItem=8a17841b8895e64b0188c374f1655508

Andrew Ward on YouTube: 🇬🇧 baked beans, not possible until now. - YouTube

Do you love peas?

Well in this episode presenter Milly Fyfe interviews Managing Director of Fen Peas, Stephen Francis of Fen Peas, a farmer cooperative based in Lincolnshire.

If you've ever wondered how peas are grown and get to the supermarket shelf then tune in to find out more.

There are so many recipe ideas and suggestions in this episode. For more information visit: Yes Peas! celebrates our love of the Great British Pea - Yes Peas! or Fen Peas: Fen Peas

Here is the recipe for the pea, honey and lemon sponge cake: https://nofussmealsforbusyparents.com/2023/07/03/pea-honey-and-lemon-cake/

In this episode, presenter Milly Fyfe chats with the National Farmers Union Next Generation Chairman Eveey Hunter, a multi-tasking business woman and mother who lives and works in rural Hertfordshire.

Find out more about Eveey here: Eveey Hunter, chair of the NFU Next Generation Forum – NFUonline

Follow Eveey on Instagram here: EVEES (@eveey.hunter) • Instagram photos and videos

Eveey on the farm with big kit 🚜 J S Hunter & Sons (@jshunterfarm) • Instagram photos and videos

And on Twitter: https://twitter.com/farmerevees

Here is the link to the No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents food blog: www.nofussmealsforbusyparents.com

Haggis is not just for Burns night!

Join presenter Milly Fyfe as she chats with Managing Director of Macsween Haggis, James Macsween about how the business has evolved, some innovative Haggis based recipes as well as a few seasonal ingredients suggestions for May.

If you are not already a convert of Haggis then can we change your opinion?

Tune in to find out more!

Macsween website: https://www.macsween.co.uk/

Milly's e-cookery book is available to purchase here: https://www.millyfyfe.com/store/No-Fuss-Meals-for-Busy-Parents-E-Book-p516676969

In this episode Milly chats with Luke Abblitt a Fenland Farmer who is passionate about promoting food and farming to early years and secondary school children.

We chat about our involvement in Young Farmers, what Luke grows, how he got involved in school projects and a few mealtime suggestions too.

Tune in to find out more...

Luke is on social media:

https://twitter.com/Ondaintreefarm

Farmer Luke (@downondaintreefarm) • Instagram photos and videos

Milly's e-cookery book can be purchased by visiting: No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents E-Book (millyfyfe.com)

In celebration of International Women's Day, I chat with an inspirational business women Jo Hilditch, who farms blackcurrants as well as running many other enterprises in Herefordshire.

Join me as we uncover what it takes to be a blackcurrant farmer, how Jo juggles all her projects and what she enjoys cooking.

There are some time saving hacks and recipe ideas too.

Jo's British Cassis business White Heron Drinks | Rich. Gloriously Dark. Sumptuous

Jo's property business: TheWhitternEstateHerefordshire (whiteheronproperties.com)

Jo's instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/jo_hilditch/