Join us for an inspiring conversation with Tara Wigley as she delves into the art of modern cooking. In this episode, Tara shares her journey from food writing to recipe development, offering insights into her creative process, favourite culinary tips, and the stories behind her most beloved dishes. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a home cook, you’ll discover practical advice, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and a fresh perspective on what it means to cook with passion and purpose. We also discuss Tara’s new book: How the Cookie Crumbles: And Other Culinary Confusions. As the in-house writer of Team Ottolenghi over the last decade Tara Wigley has co-written eight major books, including million-selling Ottolenghi Simple and Falastin. She is also the author of How to Butter Toast. In addition, she writes the weekly Ottolenghi Guardian column and the monthly column in the New York Times. She has a dedicated following on Instagram and writes about food in ways that audiences find engaging and informative. She was a judge on the 2022 Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink awards. Subscribers to the Good Food app via the App Store get the show ad-free, plus regular bonus content. Download the Good Food app to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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