In this episode of Eatweeds, host Robin Harford interviews Matthew Pennington, co-owner of The Ethicurean restaurant. Matthew discusses the restaurant's philosophy of using 80-90% of its ingredients from its own Victorian walled garden and orchard, as well as from local suppliers. He also talks about the importance of foraging for wild food, and how it can help to connect us to the natural world.Other topics covered in the episode include:
The challenges of running a sustainable restaurant
The importance of using seasonal ingredients
The art of fermentation
The future of food
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in food, sustainability, and the natural world.Connect With The Ethicurean
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