This week, I’m joined by a bit of a national treasure. He’s a chef, an author, a presenter - most notably of one of my childhood favourites - Ready Steady Cook. It’s Ainsley Harriott. Ainsley first trained as a chef in London, but it might surprise you that before becoming a TV star, he was part of pop duo The Calypso Twins, releasing a hit record in the nineties. He soon started presenting Can’t Cook, Won’t Cook and Ready Steady Cook, and spin-off shows around the world. His numerous cookbooks have sold over 2 million copies globally, and he continues to light up our TV screens today - this time with his new ITV series, Ainsley’s Caribbean Kitchen. Destination recap:Jamaica, CaribbeanKew Gardens, London, EnglandNiederau, AustriaInterrailing in Europe Buenos Aires, ArgentinaWimbledon Common, London, England Cannizaro Park, Wimbledon, EnglandDominica, CaribbeanAinsley’s Caribbean Kitchen, Delicious Feelgood Cooking from the Sunshine Islands is out now. Thank you so much for listening. If you haven’t yet left a 5 star rating, why not do so now! Your support is so greatly appreciated and most importantly, helps others to discover the podcast. Come and find me on Instagram, I’m @hollyrubenstein and to find out more about the podcast, visit TheTravelDiariesPodcast.com This episode was produced by Holly Rubenstein. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.