Ep 9 - It's Turkey Time

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on turkey farming and holiday cooking with insights from various guests.

Welcome to our Christmas 2024 episode of the Love British Food podcast! Join us as we chat with Richard Tomlinson from Turkey Time in Lancashire, who shares the meticulous process of raising turkeys for the big day. Our resident farmer, Sam, also updates us on the bustling activities at Malbro Farms during this busy time of year. We also have a special Christmas message from Alexia Robinson, the founder of Love British Food, reflecting on a successful year and exciting plans for the future. Plus, Ben Bartlett shares a delicious Christmas recipe to inspire your holiday cooking. Links Sam Mallinson/Malbro Farms https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=malbro%20farms https://malbrofarms.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sammall10 Richard Tomlinson/It's Turkey Time https://www.itsturkeytime.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/itsturkeytime.co.uk Ben's Recipe https://www.lovebritishfood.co.uk/recipes-ambassadors/ambassadors-glazed-cranberry-thyme-turkey%20breast%20steaks%20recipe Chapters 00:00 Love British Food podcast celebrates the Christmas period with food tips and recipes 01:26 Resident Farmer Sam Mallinson's update 04:40 It's Turkey Time 08:38 Bird Flu and it's devastating effects 11:41…

People in this episode

Guest: Richard Tomlinson

Topics covered

• Christmas cooking
• turkey farming
• holiday recipes
• local food
• sustainable agriculture

Keywords

• turkey
• Christmas recipes
• farming
• local food
• holiday cooking
• sustainable agriculture
• Ben Bartlett

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Turkey Time, Malbro Farms, Love British Food

Places: Lancashire

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