On this week’s episode, Chef Mark Harris shares his tips for stuffing and roast potatoes for the big day. You’ll hear a story that could quite easily be a Christmas movie. Chef royalty, Mark and Sue Stinchcombe chat about British cuisine, and yes, it’s time for the Christmas song! You can keep upto date with behind the scenes of the podcast by logg…

On this week’s episode, Chef Mark Harris shares a few hints and tips for perfect Yorkshire puddings. Gardening Guru Reg Moule talks us through looking after Christmas plants, including Cyclamen and Poinsettia, and introduces us to ‘Fiona!’ Plus, we meet award winning Audio Book Narrator Barrie Kreinik, who shares her very own recipe for Wheaten Bre…

On this week’s episode, we find out how New Yorker Kim Goldfeder-Clarke got on with making a traditional Christmas pudding! Gardening Guru Reg Moule shares a few stories of what really happens when people go to buy their Christmas tree, and Chef Mark Harris, along with his partner Sarah, is bucking the trend when it comes to running a Pub\Restauran…

On this week’s episode, Katie pops into a Herefordshire toy shop to chat with Martin Chadney, and stays in the county to meet its latest celebrity - Saku from ‘The Great British Bake Off.’ There’s also talk of suet, stir up Sunday, and what was the secret food sculpture that Food Artist Prudence Staite was working on? You can keep upto date with be…

On Shackbaggerly this week, wehear all about ‘re naturalisation,’ with Kim and Rob Hurst, formerly of ‘The Cottage Herbery’ in Worcestershire, and discover who are Miss Pattie and Babette. Plus Lizzy Hughes from ‘Our Lizzy Cookery School’ shares a few Christmas vegan recipe hints and tips, including a rather special ingredient tucked into a mince p…

On Shackbaggerly this week, Katie is joined by three women, all with a story to tell. Chef Suki Pantal talks Diwali, but is it too late to wish her a happy one? Julie Rachford was born in the UK, but has spent more than half her life in the USA, so we find out what are the main differences. And how did Sarah Evans cope, when for 8 months, because o…

On Shackbaggerly this week, Katie is talking bananas, and not for the first time you might say! But no, we’re talking about the growing of bananas in the sunshine of Cyprus, and what it entails, especially when we’re all guilty of picking them off the shelf in a supermarket, perhaps without a second thought on how they got there. Join Katie and Mic…

On this week’s Shackbaggerly, we meet Tom Court from ‘Sticky Fig Catering’ in Worcestershire, to find out what it’s like to cater for a film crew, and find out who Tom was in a film with, well, his blue glove!We’re off to RHS Wisley in Surrey where we meet Head of Edibles, Sheila Das, and discover what was on her own menu that evening. Becca Boast,…

On this week’s Shackbaggerly, who would have thought a recipe with three ingredients could be so difficult to make?! Seems across the pond, not everything is as we’d think, here in the UK. It’s a welcome back to Kim Goldfeder Clarke from Ya Mom’s in the Kitchen in New York. We chat apples with Chef Daren Bale in Worcestershire, and meet the incredi…

On this week’s Shackbaggerly, Katie chats with New York Actress, Singer, Dancer and Baker Kim Goldfeder-Clarke, from the hugely popular ‘Mr Bentley’s World.’ Chef Calum Smith from Shrewsbury in Shropshire tells us the moment he discovered a whole new way of making scones, with 2 ingredients you really wouldn’t associate with the recipe, and it’s a …

On this week’s Shackbaggerly, Katie is at Aldeburgh Food Festival in Suffolk, chatting to Producers and Chefs. The Hospitality Industry is struggling in the UK, Andrew Clements and ‘The Hotel Folk’ are doing their bit to make a difference. Find out which body part hurts most when you grow ‘Sandling Saffron,’ and it’s nearly harvest time for Sarah L…

On this week’s Shackbaggerly, Katie catches up with Chef Graham Tinsley MBE and he kindly shares his most popular recipe, and perhaps not the one you would think.Fisheries Journalist Mike Warner reveals the shocking percentage of fish exported from UK waters, and Pervin and Cyrus Todiwala OBE, possibly as you’ve never heard them before.Keep upto da…

It’s been a busy week and a warm one too, so did that affect Katie introducing a Chef to the stage in Italian at Ludlow Food Festival?! Whilst there, Katie chats essentials in your cupboard with Suki Pantal from Suki’s Curries and Spices, in Malvern, Worcestershire. Stuart Collins from Docket 33 in Whitchurch, Shropshire reveals exactly what his ol…

This week, Katie learns you mustn't squeeze when it comes to using peat free compost, as she chats with Josh Egan Wyer, Head of Horticulture at Pershore College in Worcestershire. You'll find out who supplies the Palace with smoked salmon, after hearing from Masterchef Professionals Winner, Mark Stinchombe, and yes, there really is a place for Tofu…

This week Katie talks Plums with Chefs Sue Stinchcombe and Felice Tocchini as part of the annual 'Pershore Plum Festival,' in Worcestershire.The event takes place in the town and in the Park, right by Pershore Abbey, so the bells make an appearance too when Gardening Guru, Reg Moule explains what we could be doing in our gardens now its early Septe…

Katie's back after a busy time working away in Wales, where she met Superstar Actor Julian Lewis Jones, but in his role as a 'Tuna Whisperer!' Mandy Walters from 'Cardigan Bay Fish' chats about crabs, and what she was hoping to eat for tea, and whilst looking for plums, Katie uncovers a Swedish recipe. Away from food, there's good news about an add…

This week, Katie catches up with Superstar Chef Olivia Burt as she reveals her first book is not just looking good, it’s ‘Good Looking ……. Cooking!’ You’ll discover that cheese does indeed evoke emotions, with Millie Preece from ‘The Dairy Door,’ and will Colin Mitchell from ‘Grandad Fats Gluten Free’ reveal his secret ingredient? The answer to the…

This week Katie chats with Kate Henry, from The Great British Bake Off, series 5. You may recall, that was the year that made the headlines, and all because of a misjudged edit. Find out the power of a teddy bear, with Ellie Somme, Founder of the Charity 'The Teddy Trust,' and Chef Daren Bale shares his recipe for a quick pickle. If you're not alre…

This week, Katie is back after a few days away in Cornwall, and as always, there's a story to tell! Guests include Romanian born Food Writer Irina Georgescu, chatting about her latest title 'Tava,' and the Celebrity Fan who's post on Instagram, Irina wants to frame. Karen Wright from The Great British Bake Off is once again on her travels, does she…

This week, Katie finds out about Guernsey Cows and the affect carrots have on them. Also, is there a link with lemon myrtle and a Labrador?! plus Food Writer Charlotte Pike judges 184 herbal teas. Charlotte has kindly shared her recipe for 'Toasted Fig Leaf Ice-cream' which Katie will put on Shackbaggerly's Instagram and Facebook pages. You can con…

This week Katie meets author Sam Bilton and Sue Currie from Netherton Foundry.Sam is an author, food historian and investigates our culinary heritage. Sue is the 'talkative one' at Netherton Foundry who make stunning cast iron cookware.Feel free to get in touch via email podcast@theshackbaggerly.co.uk or the Shackbaggerly Instagram and Facebook pag…

Welcome to this week's Shackbaggerly podcast. Katie Johnson delves into steam puddings with Justine from The Pudding Shop in Upton upon Severn in Worcestershire. BBCs Great British Bake Off contestant Urvashi Roe, from series two, joins Katie and reveals more stories from inside the iconic tent. Urvashi also talks about her new book Biting Biting. …

This week Katie Johnson meets the UK Burger Chef of the Year, Murf from the Beefy Boys based in Herefordshire. Da-Hae West shares some of the secrets of Korean cookery. Steve Lyons pits the French against the Italians with Pistou and Pesto. Steve 'The Hungry Guy' suggests you should make your own vinegar and don't be put off to try some unusual ing…

Welcome to Shackbaggerly Season Two Episode Six. This week Katie looks at olive and oak trees, bowls of fruit and wonders why there's a roll top bath in the bedroom. If you're a fan of The Great British Bake Off, Katie meets James Hillary from season 8. The year when the programme moved from the BBC to Channel 4. If you want to get in touch the ema…

Welcome to season two, episode five of the Shackbaggely Podcast with Katie Johnson. This week Eddie Scott winner of the BBC Tv series Masterchef in 2022. Great British Bake Off contestant Terry Harthill from series nine. There's also advice from two of our regular chefs Steve Lyons and Daren Bale. #Masterchef #BBC #GreatBritishBakeOff #EddieScott #…

As Katie returns to the Food Festival circuit for 2023 this weeks Shackbaggerly enters the world of bees and honey. Why there's ample food within walking distance of your home. Katie also catches up with a finalist from series one of the Great British Bake Off - Miranda Gore-Browne. Get in touch via email podcast@thesharckbaggerly.co.uk on Facebook…

It's been another busy week in the UK dominated by the Coronation of King Charles III, but as ever for Katie Johnson it's been loose and disorderly. In episode three of series two Katie meets a lady who was in Westminster Abbey on the big day, then got lost. Award winning chef Daren Bale reveals his favourite recipe and recounts a visit to the barb…

This week Katie Johnson is joined by three chefs talking about Indian cuisine, Vegan cookery and Baking. As ever in a loose disorderly manner, which is why Katie also learns about Royal security, Golf, DNA and the strength of ginger too. Katie's guests this week are Jane Beedle a Great British Bake Off finalist in 2016 and winner of the GBBO Christ…

Welcome to season two of Shackbaggerly. Host Katie Johnson brings you guests, recipes, old cookbooks and lifes odd stories in a loose disorderly way. That's the meaning of Shackbaggerly. This week Great British Bake Off contestant Val Stones and Chef Steve Lyons talk about food, bionic body parts, zink, cheese and R stickers. --- Send in a voice me…

We've made it! Welcome to the 100th edition of Shackbaggerly. To celebrate this milestone Howard and Katie are joined by the 2021 winner of The Great British Bake Off Giuseppe Dell'Anno. Katie is honoured to be in the company of two* previous winners of the show. Giuseppe reveals why football confuses him. His hometown doesn't have a hospital. At s…

As Katie and Howard approach their 100th it seems nothing has changed in the world of Shackbaggerly. Hence Katie wants to 'give prawns elbow room' Howard asks 'can you see a squirrel?' and as for 'push the flange' you'll just need to listen! There's time for some old recipes including Ted Maloney's 1973 offering the Good Living Cookbook. The histor…

Howard and Katie are loose and disorderly once more this week as Howard discovers fridge magnets for the elderly. Katie delves into Rita Greer's 1985 cookbook 'Recipes For Healthier Living' Can you help with any information about Waukesha Cheese? Also this week, an alarming experience at the doctors, Howard's uneasy feeling in a supermarket and the…

This week Howard Middleton and Katie Johnson concentrate on recipes and food... for most of the time! There's Shrimp Wriggle, Monkey Bread, Plucking Bread, Nuns' Breast's and Saint's Breast's. There's also time for Dear Reader, a game Howard is playing on his smart phone. Katie goes mad with a steam cleaner and not forgetting another June Moment. I…

Katie and Howard return with the first Shackbaggerly of 2023. It seems that having an enforced week off has given them renewed vigour, at least measured by the number of topics covered this week. Deep breath. Doctors receptionists. Food delivery no shows. Bespoke breakfast orders. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. The Peanuts Cookbook from the 1970s. B…

It's Christmas time but not as you know it. Katie and Howard premier their version of Do They Know It's Christmas. There's also time for some seasonal recipes with a nod to The Hairy Bikers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katie-johnson73/message

Typical of the English, Katie and Howard discuss the weather. A new way of measuring your wine consumption. Laundry Basket or Hamper? There is time for some seasonal recipes too. Yes it's another deep dive into the world of Shackbaggerly. Join Howard Middleton and Katie Johnson next week for the Christmas edition of Shackbaggerly, including their t…

Howard Middleton considers wearing a cushion cover. Katie Johnson is on the hunt for a comfy chair and ends up with two... in white leather. There's boiled cheese and cheese dreams. Designer Christmas wrapping paper and from 1960 the 'I Hate To Cook Book' Yes it's a typical week in the world of Shackbaggerly... loose and disorderly. Katie and Howar…

This week heating, a alcohol cupboard and the 1962nd A.A.C.S. Group. If you're looking for old recipes, no problem, they're here too with dumplings and nut buns! Want to get in touch? Message Katie and Howard at podcast@theshackbaggerly.co.uk or via Instagram & Facebook. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katie-joh…

This week Howard hides behind a row of houses, yes it's all rock n roll for H. Katie has found a life size chocolate moose. There's also time for Hollow Hair, Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake and Nelson's Home Comforts. Really it's just another typical week for the Shackbaggerly Podcast. Find us on Instagram & Facebook and now on Pintrest too. Very soon w…

While Howard is busy dreaming about vampires. Katie has car trouble and is 'volunteered' for serving in a theatre bar. As ever there is time to talk food (Which is what this podcast started out to do 18 months ago) and if you've not seen the result, a spoiler on who won the UKs Great British Bake Off this week. Howard Middleton featured in series f…

After a couple of weeks R and R Katie and Howard return to old recipe books, cats, DIY, bras and bruising! Yes it can only be episode 89 of Shackbaggerly. Once again Howard Middleton and Katie Johnson are loose and disorderly. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katie-johnson73/message…

This week it's the turn of Howard and Katie to look back on the last twelve months of Shackbaggerly. With suggestions from you of the observations and recipes that made you smile and in some cases laugh out loud. Katie and Howard return next week with a brand new episode so please do get in touch if you've an old family favourite recipe that you'd …

This week we look back at the last twelve months of Shackbaggerly. No it's not a boring 'that was the year that was' we'll leave that to the BBC come December. This is a compilation of stories and observations from Howard's mum June. Yes some of your favourite June Moments... Enjoy. If we've missed out one of your favourite moments please do let us…

It's been another busy week in Shackbaggerly world. Katie left home for six days. Howard gets a mention in the New York Times. Harvey (The Retriever) gets fan mail and June has another moment. There's also time for recipes too, but as ever in a loose disorderly manner. That's Shackbaggerly episode 86. Next week it's a Shackbaggerly special with How…

He may be in his 50s but Howard has just learnt how to walk up hill. Katie's dentist suggests she should try Botox. Meanwhile how do you get a sample from a Golden Retriever? Oh yes, food does get a mention with some more old recipes from Mary and her longest book title in the world. There's more 'Gong' stories following on from last weeks J Arthur…

It's been a busy week for Katie and Howard. Katie was at RHS Bridgewater and had an emotional time there as well as getting lock in by security! Howard seems to have found the cookbook with the world's longest title. There's recipes in abundance from some not so well known chefs and cooks. Plus your response to the herring recipes featured last wee…

It's another week and Shackbaggerly is loose and disorderly once again. There's Gong Man, Beige Food, Fear of Flying, Herring Omlette and cookery books from 1866 and 1906. Katie Johnson and Howard Middleton amble through this episode with more random offerings and a few smiles too. Feel free to get in touch email podcast@theshackbaggerly.co.uk or p…

This week Katie can see Howard but Howard can't see Katie. Old recipes for Turkey Stuffing also Stone soup, both of which you shouldn't try at home. Howard's 'Thing' makes a noise. Katie launches a digestive Weeeeee! You react to Howard's recent problem downstairs. Episode 83 available next Friday from 9am Uk time. --- Send in a voice message: http…

Welcome to episode 81 of Shackbaggerly where Howard Middleton and Katie Johnson remember HRH Queen Elizabeth II. There's time for some old recipes and highlights, if that's the right word, of Howard's baking demonstration at Ludlow Food Festival. If you'd like to get in touch please email podcast@theshackbaggerly.co.uk Don't forget to follow Shackb…

This week Howard returns to the hospital and is given some advice on clothing. Katie visits the hairdresser and buys shoes... There's still time for old recipes, what to do with leftovers, including fried eggs. Please follow Howard Middleton and Katie Johnson on the Shackbaggerly Podcast pages of Instagram and Facebook. --- Send in a voice message:…