This week’s episode is dedicated entirely to umami. First up, we sit down with Christopher Beckman, whose new book dives into the history and potency of anchovies. Also on the programme: Monocle’s Canberra correspondent, Aarti Betigeri, tastes Australia’s divisive spread, Vegemite. Plus: we unearth the bountiful possibilities of cooking with fungi with Sam White, executive chef at Fortnum & Mason.

This week’s episode is dedicated entirely to umami. First up, we sit down with Christopher Beckman, whose new book dives into the history and potency of anchovies. Also on the programme: Monocle’s Canberra correspondent, Aarti Betigeri, tastes Australia’s divisive spread, Vegemite. Plus: we unearth the bountiful possibilities of cooking with fungi with Sam White, executive chef at Fortnum &amp; Mason.

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Mexican chef Enrique Olvera on his new book, ‘Sunny Days, Taco Nights’. Plus: Guy de Launey tells us how Slovenia is championing orange wines and we meet Brazilian chef Alessandra Montagne in Paris.

Mexican chef Enrique Olvera on his new book, &lsquo;Sunny Days, Taco Nights&rsquo;. Plus: Guy de Launey tells us how Slovenia is championing orange wines and we meet Brazilian chef Alessandra Montagne in Paris.

Enrique Olvera’s new book, Slovenia’s orange wine and chef Alessandra Montagne

We’re journeying to New England to taste one of the region’s most delicious delicacies, high milk-fat ice cream. Here, Jessica Bridger tells us about why the treat is so important.

We&rsquo;re journeying to New England to taste one of the region&rsquo;s most delicious delicacies, high milk-fat ice cream. Here, Jessica Bridger tells us about why the treat is so important.

Food Neighbourhoods #447: New England’s ice cream traditions

From Italian lemons to American zucchini, we stock our cupboards with the sunny ingredients that speak of the season – and cook a fresh recipe with beetroot greens.

From Italian lemons to American zucchini, we stock our cupboards with the sunny ingredients that speak of the season &ndash; and cook a fresh recipe with beetroot greens.

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