Archive - Gilly Smith's Substack

How to Cook a Book

Dr Johnny Drain on Adventures in Fermentation

Jun 16 •

Extra Bites: Andrea Oskis

The Kitchen Shrink

Jun 12 •

How to Cook a Book

Martha Collison on Pull Up a Chair

Jun 9 •

Extra Bites: Tom Kerridge

This week on Cooking the Books, Tom Kerridge gives us a bit of Michelin star sensibility to the good old British BBQ.

Jun 5 •

How to Cook a Book

Gaz Oakley on Plant to Plate

Jun 2 •

May 2025

Extra Bites: Bee Wilson

The Heart Shaped Tin

May 29 •

How to Cook a Book

Too many cooks?

May 26 •

Extra Bites: Noor Murad

Lugma at Cooking the Books Live

May 22 •

How to Cook a Book

The Guild of Food Writers Shortlist

May 19 •

Extra Bites: Julie Lin

May 15 •

Food Season Awards 2025

The Shortlist - a discussion with Polly Russell

May 12 •

Extra Bites: Rosie Kellett

May 8 •

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