A Cook‘s Chronicles: A Podcast

Nigel Slater

In Season 2: Join Nigel Slater on the story of his life in the kitchen from the first jam tart he made with my mother standing on a chair trying to reach the aga, through to what he is cooking now. Featuring an exclusive interview with his editor, Louise Haines, as well as selected extracts from his audiobook A Cook’s Book.

In Season 1: Join Nigel Slater on a walk through midwinter, all the way up to Christmas Day. There’ll be recipes for some of your festive favourites and some new ideas to excite your palate in these cold months. You‘ll take a tour of the Christmas markets, cook some sticky treats, spice the wine, and wind your way through the season to Christmas Day.

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18 episodes
Updated Nov 18, 2021

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Nov 18, 2021 · 33 min
Season 2 #6: The Ritual of Tea
In this episode we’ll be celebrating that most simple of every day rituals – the ritual of tea.
Nov 11, 2021 · 48 min
Season 2 #5: Feasting
In this episode, we’ll be discussing the unbridled joy of a meat feast – tearing tender chicken from the bone, a humble feast inspired by my grandmother’s kitchen in 1964, a celebration of the humble meatball.
Nov 4, 2021 · 48 min
Season 2 #4: The Perfect Pie
In this episode we will fall in love with pie – pillow, potato and pastry topped, sweet and savoury.
Oct 28, 2021 · 44 min
Season 2 #3: A Slice of Tart
In this episode, we’ll discover the unparalleled joy of making the perfect tart – and how really, a serving someone a slice of tart is a true act of love.
Oct 21, 2021 · 52 min
Season 2 #2: The Joy of Bread
In this episode, we’ll walk the streets of Paris and discover the joy of a freshly baked baguette and delve into the depths of the perfect sourdough starter.
Oct 14, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min
Season 2 #1: Introducing a Cook‘s Chronicles
In our first episode we’ll talk exclusively to my lifelong editor, Louise Haines, about my writing from the days we first started working together, to now.
Oct 13, 2021 · 53 sec
Season 2 : Trailer
Fourth Estate Presents A Cook’s Chronicles, a podcast, from me Nigel Slater. In this second series you’ll be joining me on the story of my life in the kitchen from the first jam tart I made with my mother standing on a chair trying to reach the aga, through to what I am cooking now. Along the way we’ll also be joined by my editor, Louise Haines, reminiscing about what first inspired me to put pen to paper. Featuring extracts from my new book, A Cook's Book, available from 14th October in Hardback, Ebook, and Audio.
Oct 8, 2021 · 42 min
Season 1 #1: Winter Has Arrived
In our first episode, we’ll explore the wonderful crackle of winter – a fire in the hearth and boots crunching on frozen grass; as well as the softness – voluminous jumpers and the delicate steam from a deep bowl of soup. We’ll take a tour of Nuremberg and the Christkindlesmarkt, and I’ll talk you through my recipes for a sound malt loaf and some orange and poppy seed stollen. The perfect, sticky desserts to begin our wintery adventure.
Dec 1, 2020 · 21 min
Season 1 #10: BONUS: The Christmas Season (an extract from The Kitchen Diaries)
In this special bonus episode from The Kitchen Diaries, we’ll find ourselves preparing for Christmas day, enjoying the festivities, and relaxing into the best day of the year, Boxing Day. I'll also be sharing some of my favourite festive recipes, including how to create the perfect Christmas dinner.
Dec 25, 2018 · 18 min
Season 1 #9: Christmas Day: Ringing Bells and a Roasting Goose
It's Christmas Day – welcome, and a very Merry Christmas. In this episode we’ll talk about the tradition of the Christmas dinner – are you having turkey or goose? – and how to carefully cook them both. Beyond the meat, we’ll make some crisp roast potatoes, steam the pudding, and, finally, settle in the aftermath of Christmas dinner – the warmth of the house buoyed by full bellies and festive cheer – with a drink, Christmas television, and a warm mince pie.
Dec 24, 2018 · 27 min
Season 1 #8: Christmas Eve: Evergreens and A New Fish Pie
It’s Christmas Eve and in this episode I’ll be bringing in the evergreens, as tradition dictates, burning the Yule log in the fireplaces of my old home, and getting organised for tomorrow – making the gravies, cooking a parsnip loaf, and whipping up some brandy butter. We open our presents, and I’ll talk you through my recipe for a hot-smoked fish and leek pie – my unshakeable habit of making a fish dish on Christmas Eve has never wavered – and a good, nicely balanced brandy butter to effortlessly melt into your steaming pudding tomorrow evening.
Dec 20, 2018 · 43 min
Season 1 #7: Cheese and Wine
In this episode we’ll find ourselves staring at the winter sky – the blazing clarity of the stars – and settle in the gentleness of its glow. We’ll make a wreath, put together some ever-useful terrines, and pair our cheeses with the perfect wine. There’s also a word of praise for the much-maligned drink of the season: a simple, spiced mulled wine.
Dec 17, 2018 · 30 min
Season 1 #6: Panettone: A Love Story
In this episode we’ll talk about the lightest of all breads: panettone, and my love affair with the sweetly scented, thickly sliced cake. Carols, the traditional sound of Christmas, will have their time to shine; and I’ll give you my recipe for roast cauliflower with carrot hummus, a dinner of quiet comfort, and panettone ice cream: one more way to use this delightful cake over the festive season.
Dec 13, 2018 · 22 min
Season 1 #5: Coming in from the Cold
In this episode we’ll embrace the warmth of winter - the scented juices flowing from the kitchen, the soft lights of my home – as well as the sharp flavours of pickled quinces and rhubarb that will brighten your senses. I’ll also talk you through my recipe for pickled rhubarb and salmon and a baked apple mascarpone fool – sharp followed by sweet, the perfect way to liven and, then, settle.
Dec 10, 2018 · 26 min
Season 1 #4: The Christmas Tree
In this episode we’ll talk about the art of choosing and decorating a perfectly-cut Christmas tree – the lights, jewels, and baubles that festoon the branches – and its importance as a symbol of the season. I’ll also give you my recipe for a fine, fruity chutney to accompany you through the winter months and brighten those stews, casseroles, and pies that sustain us in the cold.
Dec 6, 2018 · 30 min
Season 1 #3: Spice, Crumbs, and Cream
In this episode I’ll tell you a little more about my early family Christmas’, we’ll explore the mercifully unsweet, crisp biscuit that is Lebkuchen, and I’ll tell you my recipe for roast duck with pearl barley and red cabbage, as well as some passion fruit cream buns to bring a little sunshine to these cold, icy days.
Dec 3, 2018 · 28 min
Season 1 #2: A Jolly Good Mince Pie
In this episode we’ll continue our tour of Nuremberg and take in the magnificence of the city’s Christmas windows. I’ll explain my deep, life-long love of the cold months, and give you my recipe for traditional mince pies to welcome in December…
Nov 27, 2018 · 1 min
Season 1: Trailer
Join Nigel Slater on a walk through midwinter, all the way up to Christmas Day. There’ll be recipes for some of your festive favourites and some new ideas to excite your palate in these cold months. You'll take a tour of the Christmas markets, cook some sticky treats, spice the wine, and wind your way through the season to Christmas Day.

A Cook‘s Chronicles: A Podcast

Season 2 #6: The Ritual of Tea

Season 2 #5: Feasting

Season 2 #4: The Perfect Pie

Season 2 #3: A Slice of Tart

Season 2 #2: The Joy of Bread

Season 2 #1: Introducing a Cook‘s Chronicles

Season 2 : Trailer

Season 1 #1: Winter Has Arrived

Season 1 #10: BONUS: The Christmas Season (an extract from The Kitchen Diaries)

Season 1 #9: Christmas Day: Ringing Bells and a Roasting Goose

Season 1 #8: Christmas Eve: Evergreens and A New Fish Pie

Season 1 #7: Cheese and Wine

Season 1 #6: Panettone: A Love Story

Season 1 #5: Coming in from the Cold

Season 1 #4: The Christmas Tree

Season 1 #3: Spice, Crumbs, and Cream

Season 1 #2: A Jolly Good Mince Pie

Season 1: Trailer