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Author: Harriet Mansell

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Join wild food chef and restaurateur Harriet Mansell (Great British Menu, Michelin Guide) as she delves into the world of wild foods and foraging to understand and celebrate those who work closely with nature. In each episode, Harriet and her special guest will traverse their local environment to forage a wild ingredient, while discussing a broad range of topics from foraging ethics and the spiritual connectivity of nature, to particle physics and Buddhist riddles. Loosely based on the indigenous principle of going into the woods to find food but also returning with an insight about yourself, the If a tree falls podcast seeks to expand the horizons of the listener and help them reconnect with the world around them. | New Episodes Every Tuesday | www.harrietmansell.com | Follow me on social: Instagram: @harrietmansell | @lilacfoodandwine | Join my newsletter to stay up to date on everything wild foods.

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This week, Harriet travels to the other side of Exeter to join Polly Hilton on a walk through the Orchards she cares for with her company Find & Foster. Join Harriet and Polly as they discuss a cornucopia of things to be found in the hedgerow, how to make a difference in agriculture, Polly's stroke and recovery, and how that's affected the way she views the world.The episode was hosted and produced by Harriet Mansell and edited by Alex Troman. Theme music by Circle. Music by Aleksey Chistilin (Lexin_Music) on Pixabay For more about Polly, follow her on Instagram @findcider and check out the Find & Foster website at: https://www.findandfosterfineciders.com/Sign up for Harriet's newsletter at https://www.harrietmansell.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Harriet continues her conversation with preserves expert, author, and River Cottage contributor Pam 'The Jam' Corbin. Their topics flow from words of wisdom and bottled sunshine, through to accidental treason and how Pam feels about her jam-based moniker.The episode was hosted and produced by Harriet Mansell and edited by Alex Troman. Theme music by Circle. Music by Aleksey Chistilin (Lexin_Music) on Pixabay For more about Pam, follow her on Instagram @the_pam_the_jam and check out her book Pam the Jam: The Book of Preserves.Sign up for Harriet's newsletter at https://www.harrietmansell.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Harriet travels to Stonebarrow and Whitty Down to catch up with preserves expert, author, and River Cottage contributor Pam 'The Jam' Corbin. Join them as they discuss everything from 70-year-old tulips to celebrating fruit, and how Pam got started in her illustrious career. The episode was hosted and produced by Harriet Mansell and edited by Alex Troman. Theme music by Circle. Music by Aleksey Chistilin (Lexin_Music) on Pixabay For more about Pam, follow her on Instagram @the_pam_the_jam and check out her book Pam the Jam: The Book of Preserves.Sign up for Harriet's newsletter at https://www.harrietmansell.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week in part 2 of their conversation, Harriet catches up with Mark Hix MBE in his home kitchen as he cooks for his Telegraph column, accompanied by photographer Matt Austin. Join them as they chat about professional burnout, losing your name, Michelin expectations, and the biggest lessons Mark has learned from a lifetime in the kitchen. The episode was hosted and produced by Harriet Mansell and edited by Alex Troman. Theme music by Circle. Music by Aleksey Chistilin (Lexin_Music) on Pixabay For more about Mark, follow him on Instagram @markehix and check out the Oyster and Fish House Website: https://theoysterandfishhouse.co.uk/mark-hix/Matt's work can be seen on his website: https://mattaustinimages.co.uk/ and through Instagram @matt_austin_imagesSign up for Harriet's newsletter at https://www.harrietmansell.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Harriet travels to Charmouth to chat with British culinary icon Mark Hix MBE. Join them as they walk the Charmouth coastal path discussing how to inspire a community with wild foraging, Mark's plans for the future, and the challenges of finding a chance to relax amidst the chaos. The episode was hosted and produced by Harriet Mansell and edited by Alex Troman. Theme music by Circle. Music by Aleksey Chistilin (Lexin_Music) on Pixabay For more about Mark, follow him on Instagram @markehix and check out the Oyster and Fish House Website: https://theoysterandfishhouse.co.uk/mark-hix/Sign up for Harriet's newsletter at https://www.harrietmansell.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week Harriet reflects on her conversations from Season 1 and the lessons she's learned throughout her walks with Felix, Robin, Nick and René. Harriet also delves into her own background and what drives her to continue seeking meaningful conversations throughout her podcasting journey. The episode was hosted and produced by Harriet Mansell. The editor was Alex Troman. Theme music by Circle Music by Aleksey Chistilin (Lexin_Music) on Pixabay, and AGsoundtrax and Audiospacemusic on Envato.Felix's book The Magick of Matter: Crystals, Chaos and the Wizardry of Physics is available now!You can more information about Felix on his website: https://www.felixflicker.com/For more information about Robin and his amazing work, check out his website: https://www.eatweeds.co.uk/For more information about Nick and Grown Up Mushrooms, check out his website: https://www.grownupmushrooms.co.uk/ For more on René, follow him on Instagram @reneredzepinoma and check out the noma website: https://noma.dk/Sign up for Harriet's newsletter at https://www.harrietmansell.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week in Part 2, Harriet and Noma co-founder and chef René Redzepi continue their walk around Copenhagen. They touch on the difficulty of creative work, Noma as an inspiration for the hit TV show The Bear, fermentation, vegan gravy, and the never-ending quest for innovation. The episode was hosted and produced by Harriet Mansell. The assistant producer and editor was Teän Stewart-Murray. The assistant editor was Alex Troman. Theme music by Circle Music by Aleksey Chistilin (Lexin_Music) on Pixabay For more on René, follow him on Instagram @reneredzepinoma and check out the noma website: https://noma.dk/Sign up for Harriet's newsletter at https://www.harrietmansell.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Harriet travels to Copenhagen to meet up with legendary Noma chef René Redzepi. Join them as they walk around the grounds surrounding Noma and talk about what it takes to start a restaurant and brand, the food industry and its uncertainties, the innovation of using wild foods and the importance of balance in the industry. The episode was hosted and produced by Harriet Mansell. The assistant producer and editor was Teän Stewart-Murray. The assistant editor was Alex Troman. Theme music by Circle Music by Aleksey Chistilin (Lexin_Music) on Pixabay For more on René, follow him on Instagram @reneredzepinoma and check out the noma website: https://noma.dk/Sign up for Harriet's newsletter at https://www.harrietmansell.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week in Part 2, Harriet and mushroom expert Nick Phillips continue their walk looking for mushrooms. They continue their discussion on the mycelium network, and explore the responsibilities foragers have especially when foraging commercially. Nick also tackles the question “If a tree falls in the forest with no one around to hear it, does it make a sound?”. The episode was hosted and produced by Harriet Mansell. The assistant producer and chief editor was Teän Stewart-Murray. The assistant editor was Alex Troman.Theme music by Circle Music by Aleksey Chistilin (Lexin_Music) on Pixabay For more information about Nick and Grown Up Mushrooms, check out his website: https://www.grownupmushrooms.co.uk/  Sign up for Harriet's newsletter at https://www.harrietmansell.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The wonderful world of mushrooms! Join Harriet on a very rainy walk through the Harford woods with Nick Phillips from Grown Up Mushrooms. Nick supplies the very best mushrooms to restaurants and those lucky enough to live in Dorset and Devon. He leads walks, talks and classes to educate people about one of the most misunderstood wild foods. In Part 1 of their conversation, they talk about the mycelium network, the connectivity of the woods, the dreaded death cap mushroom and the importance of remembering “don’t munch on a hunch”.The episode was hosted and produced by Harriet Mansell. The assistant producer and chief editor was Teän Stewart-Murray. The assistant editor was Alex Troman. Theme music by Circle Music by Aleksey Chistilin (Lexin_Music) on Pixabay For more information about Nick and Grown Up Mushrooms, check out his website: https://www.grownupmushrooms.co.uk/  Sign up for Harriet's newsletter at https://www.harrietmansell.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Harriet and ethnobotanical food researcher Robin Harford in Part 2 as they continue their walk through the Exeter countryside. They explore the importance of brain nourishment, finding passions and purposes in life, the somatic knowledge of foraging, dopamine release and ancestral hand me downs, this week on If a Tree Falls. The episode was hosted and produced by Harriet Mansell. The assistant producer and chief editor was Teän Stewart-Murray. The assistant editor was Alex Troman. Theme music by Circle Music by Aleksey Chistilin (Lexin_Music) on Pixabay For more information about Robin and his amazing work, check out his website: https://www.eatweeds.co.uk/Sign up for Harriet's newsletter at https://www.harrietmansell.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Harriet is joined by fellow plant forager and ethnobotanical food researcher Robin Harford. Since establishing his renowned wild foraging food school in 2008, Robin has published several best-selling foraging books and released his successful wild food podcast, Eatweeds. Their walk takes them through the Exeter countryside as they discuss the importance of learning from Indigenous knowledge, monocultures, hybridisation, sustainability and fully wild diets. The episode was hosted and produced by Harriet Mansell. The assistant producer and chief editor was Teän Stewart-Murray. The assistant editor was Alex Troman. Theme music by Circle Music by Aleksey Chistilin (Lexin_Music) on Pixabay For more information about Robin and his amazing work, check out his website: https://www.eatweeds.co.uk/Sign up for Harriet's newsletter at https://www.harrietmansell.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Harriet and theoretical physicist Felix Flicker continue their discussion in Felix's home. They explore the subjectivity of the sense to individuals, Felix’s brilliant book on how science explains things previously thought of as ‘magic’ and Japanese tea ceremonies, all culminating in an attempt to answer the podcast’s namesake question, “If a tree falls in the forest when no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” The episode was hosted and produced by Harriet Mansell. The assistant producer and chief editor was Teän Stewart-Murray. The assistant editor was Alex Troman. Theme music by Circle Music by Aleksey Chistilin (Lexin_Music) on PixabayFelix's book The Magick of Matter: Crystals, Chaos and the Wizardry of Physics is available now!You can more information about Felix on his website: https://www.felixflicker.com/Sign up for Harriet's newsletter at https://www.harrietmansell.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this first episode, Harriet goes on the hunt for wild garlic (allium ursinum) in the Devon countryside with theoretical physicist, author, science communicator and old pal, Felix Flicker. They discuss the importance of correctly identifying plants, martial arts, English wine, pine tree sorbet and the connectivity of physics in the wider world. The episode was hosted and produced by Harriet Mansell. The assistant producer and chief editor was Teän Stewart-Murray. The assistant editor was Alex Troman. Theme music by Circle Music by Aleksey Chistilin (Lexin_Music) on PixabayFelix's book The Magick of Matter: Crystals, Chaos and the Wizardry of Physics is available now! You can more information about Felix on his website: https://www.felixflicker.com/Sign up for Harriet's newsletter at https://www.harrietmansell.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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