Nourish by Spinneys: Recent Episodes
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A show that inspires you to eat and live well. Throughout the season, Devina Divecha and Tiffany Eslick chat with leading players in the food community, from farmers to foodies, from well-being to sustainability experts. Brought to you by the UAE’s premium supermarket retailer, the show will bring you engaging conversation, fresh ideas, and help nourish hearts and souls. New episodes every other Tuesday.
We’re back with a new season! Co-host Tiffany Eslick visits Tabchilli for a fermentation workshop with founder Maher El Tabchy. Maher shares how he got started with fermentation as a child, a number of geeky details and tips about getting your fermentation right, and why you should name your kimchi jars. And there’s more - we have 3 fermentation workshops to give away! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for your chance to win the kimchi workshop and the just-launched kombucha masterclass.
Hosts Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha reminisce about their favourite moments from the first season of Nourish by Spinneys. They also answer the question we’ve asked (almost) all our guests, some of the recurring themes, and of course, there are bloopers. We’ll be back with new episodes and a whole lot more in late August/early September. Links to the episodes mentioned:
Hattem Mattar
Pitfire’s Michele and Bill Johnson
Chef Carmen Hernandez
Bread Ahead’s Matthew Jones
Trine Grice
Hosts Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha sit down this week with Sébastien Pinson, Executive Chef at one of the top rated resorts in the world, Six Senses Zighy Bay. Chef Sébastien shares how the guest experience has evolved over the years, their approach to sustainability and how they produce all their cheese and pickles on-site from their farms. Links:
Spinneys’ Five environmentally-aware resorts you can visit
Co-host Devina Divecha caught up with Michelin Experiences’ Director of Communications, Elisabeth Boucher-Anselin, right after the announcement of the second edition of the Dubai Michelin Guide. Elisabeth shares more about the philosophy and process behind the Guide, and her advice to restaurants. This year saw one new Dubai restaurant earn two stars, three new restaurants made it to the one-star list while two new restaurants earned a Green star. The city now also has an impressive 17 Bib Gourmand restaurants and 59 Michelin-selected restaurants.
Tiffany Eslick is joined by guest host Sagina Yasmin to talk about her interview with Spice Girl, TV & radio presenter, UNICEF ambassador and now entrepreneur, Emma Bunton. Emma is the co-founder of Kit & Kin, a company known for their award-winning eco-friendly nappies, natural skincare, biodegradable wipes, the cutest babywear, and reusable nappies—which you can find at Spinneys now. Emma shares how she got started on the brand & her tips on parenting.
In the second episode of Nourish by Spinneys, co-host Devina Divecha speaks to executive chef of Teible, Carlos Frunze. This chef loves fermentation for its ability to transform flavours and to ensure zero wastage in his kitchen. While standing in the Teible kitchen with his team and equipment creating magic, Carlos talks about his journey into the world of food and how his Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant has a menu that truly considers the environment.
In the first episode of Nourish by Spinneys, co-host Devina Divecha speaks to the Arab world’s first pitmaster, Hattem Mattar. His passion for BBQ is infectious, and it results in a raw and honest chat about how BBQ can save the world. You’ll also hear about one of Spinneys’ trusted beef suppliers, Stanbroke, from where we source Diamantina Wagyu, Angus and organic beef for our SpinneysFOOD brand. Stanbroke is a fully integrated family-owned business based in Queensland, Australia, where sustainability, animal welfare and quality is at the forefront. It's all about the big grill!
Welcome to Nourish by Spinneys, the podcast which promises to inspire you to eat well and live well. We’d love to welcome you to a space where we hope to nourish your heart and soul. We’re launching our first episode on October 25, so that’s just a week away! We’ll have new episodes every two weeks after that, so stay tuned.