Sumayya Usmani's Sensory Kitchen

A conversation with Ghillie Basan, one of the most fascinating ladies I know in food - Ghillie is a travel and food writer based in the wild Scottish Highlands. She lives completely off track, hosts world cookery workshops in her home and also wildness retreats. Hear this to find out how Ghillie managed a life of travel, writing and teaching - in what is the most incredible story.

A conversation with Madhur Jaffrey, the queen of Indian cookery writing and highly acclaimed actress - and my personal friend. Madhur tells us all about her childhood memories of growing up around the flavours of Delhi and why sensory recollections of food are the best memories.  Please note this episode had be be recored over the phone as there were some technical difficulties, however since Madhur is exceptional - you'll find this very interesting regardless!

An interview with author Ozlem Warren - This wonderful Turkish food writer is here to teach us about the very unique and historical cuisine of her home - in Antakya, Turkey. 

Andaza in Ukrainian cooking with author Olia Hercules - We speak to award-winning cookbook author and chef Olia about her love for cooking using her senses when cooking, the key note flavours of her heritage cuisine, her passion for cooking passed down by her family and her wonderful memoir based third cookbook Summer Kitchens out this Summer.

Hello Cooks! The Sensory Kitchen is a new podcast that celebrates the art of living life and cooking with instinct -  Hosted by me, Sumayya Usmani, a broadcaster, food writer, teacher and cook - together we  discover together how easy it is to become a better, more confident and experimental cook merely by trusting the flavour in your hands rather than written recipes. We will chat to other cooks, both novice and experienced and be encouraged by each other to cook more mindfully and effortlessly. We will also talk to people who have learnt to live life trusting their instinct generally, helping them find happiness and contentment. I will share my stories and tips along the way too! The Sensory Kitchen is a space for sincere discussions filled with delicious recipes, helpful tips and endearing stories about comfort and non-conformity. Coming very soon to all major podcasting platforms:  Spotify || Anchor FM || iTunes || Google