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Author: Andy

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A weekly podcast looking at food and drink in Cumbria. We’re going to be talking to and about the people who grow it, raise it, make it, bake it, cook it, serve it, eat it and those who promote it.A Little Slice of Cumbria is about all things to do with Cumbrian food – from the west coast to the Pennines and from the borders to the bay.
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The Moon and Sixpence

The Moon and Sixpence

2021-04-2241:11

Andy chats to Stephen Kidd, owner of The Moon and Sixpence coffee house in Cockermouth. They reminisced about the old days (briefly) and Stephen described how he ended up in the very last place he thought he would - his hometown! There's also a Luke at the News - we find out more about Luke's neighbour's doormat.https://www.facebook.com/sixandmoon/
Goodness and Grain

Goodness and Grain

2021-04-1453:13

Andy talks to Holly Baker, owner of Goodness and Grain, a refill shop in Cockermouth. They chat about how you can change your impact on your environment and how Holly came to be opening such a store in Cumbria. There's also a Luke at the News where we find out how Luke is getting on with his new flat...and his new neighbours.
We're back. Andy speaks to Phil Byers, Markets Manager for Allerdale Borough Council, We talk about the importance of markets, how councils are working to make them safe, and a little bit about how Phil started getting involved,  There's also A Luke at the News - find out how Luke's flat move has gone.
In this episode, Andy talks to Kyle Henderson who, with his partner Summer, set up Roots Natural Food Market in Carlisle. There's also a Luke at the News and an important update on Andy's Covid jab.http://www.rootsfruitandveg.com
Andy talks to Ben Wilkinson, Chef Director at the Michelin starred The Cottage in the Wood. We find out a little about Ben's past, what its like to be awarded a Michelin star, and if there's such a thing as a high end British cuisine. There's also a Luke at the News with Luke from Lakeland Mues. Enjoy.
Cumbrian Tea

Cumbrian Tea

2021-02-1845:12

This week there's a great interview with Mark Cant, founder of The Cumbrian Tea and Coffee Company. We find out about where the idea came from, what Mark got up to in the past and what the future holds for him and Cumbrian Tea. Luke is in fine form at A Luke at the News. Enjoy!
Scran Wigton

Scran Wigton

2021-02-1153:38

Andy talks to Mathew Fisher of Scran Wigton, a small restaurant right in the heart of the town. It raises a few surprises! There's also a Luke at the News - but there's very little news at the moment so its just the two of them chatting about lockdown and stuff. Happy Valentine's Day for Sunday folks!
Peter Sidwell

Peter Sidwell

2021-01-2801:01:11

We're back.  Andy talks to Peter Sidwell, local chef, author and entrepreneur about how he's developed his career over time. A Luke at the News is back and Andy and Luke ramble on about stuff and nonsense.
Christmas Special

Christmas Special

2020-12-2429:32

Andy and Luke review the year (podcast-wise) and check out the highlights.
Fellpack

Fellpack

2020-12-1742:26

Andy chats to Paul Sanchez of Fellpack in Keswick - who run 19 Lake Road and The Round. Hear about Paul's past adventures as well as how he came to Cumbria as part of the original team to set up this unique enterprise. And, of course, there's a Luke at the News too.http://www.fellpack.co.uk
Kings Arms, Stainton

Kings Arms, Stainton

2020-12-1040:11

Andy talks to Adam from the Kings Arms in Stainton, near Penrith. The pub sector has been hit really hard in the current crisis. Find out how one village pub has handled the last 10 months and their expectations of the future. There's a Luke at the News and Andy is getting more and more excited about Christmas.
Mr Vikkis

Mr Vikkis

2020-12-0339:43

In this super spicy edition, Andy talks to Adam marks from Mr Vikkis about chillies, spice and Keswick Market Curry Sauce. There's a Luke at the News and Andy is getting excited about Christmas in this post lockdown world.
Andy talks to Lee Smith from Lorton Village Shop about life in a small community, the future of village shops and their motivations for moving up to Cumbria from South Yorkshire. There's a Luke at the News and Andy mentions the 'C' word for the very first time.
Jon Fell

Jon Fell

2020-11-1254:47

Andy speaks to Jon Fell, head chef at The Green Room restaurant at The Rosehill Theatre at Moresby, just outside Whitehaven. The conversation turns to Jon's early life in Leicestershire, using old telephone boxes and Cumbria's great produce.
Thornby Moor Dairy

Thornby Moor Dairy

2020-11-0552:49

Andy talks to Leonie Fairbairn of Thornby Moor Dairy about cheese, what its like to be involved in a family business and lockdown.  And do you have a 'go to' restaurant? What's its like? Email to alittlesliceofcumbria@gmail.com
Kat's Kitchen

Kat's Kitchen

2020-10-2955:42

Andy chats to Kat Hale, owner of Keswick's vegan cafe, Kat's Kitchen. They chat about Kat's travels, about becoming vegan and how lockdown went. There's a Luke at the News and Andy confesses to being a soup nerd.
Shed 1 Distillery

Shed 1 Distillery

2020-10-2146:48

In this episode, Andy talks to Zoe and Andy from Shed 1 Distillery about lockdown, how they met, and how they came to be distilling gin in a shed in Ulverston. It's also their fourth birthday! Luke at the News is back and Andy goes off on one about superfoods.
Laura in the Lakes

Laura in the Lakes

2020-10-1545:09

Andy talks to Laura from Laura in the Lakes and Cakes from the Lakes about Brussels, not going horse riding and how to develop not one but two successful businesses. There's a Luke at the News and Andy talks real bread.
Annette Gibbons

Annette Gibbons

2020-10-0840:55

Andy chats to Annette Gibbons, long standing champion of Cumbrian Food and Drink. We have a Luke at the News and Andy waxes lyrical over the joys of a vienetta!
Spirit of Keswick

Spirit of Keswick

2020-10-0137:43

Andy talks to James McIntyre from Spirit of Keswick, a tiny distillery in the heart of Keswick. We talk about trombones and how their business has moved and shifted through the years. A Luke at the News is back and Andy talks markets.www.spiritofkeswick.co.ukwww.sheep-ish.co.uk
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