Sonder & Salt
Episodes
BONUS: Food As A Weapon In War
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This episode references war, famine, starvation & rape. We are back this week to discuss something extremely important & sens...
S&S Revisits: Who's really invited to the Juneteenth cookout? feat. KJ Kearney
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was originally released on 17th June 2024. For this very special Juneteenth episode, Harleigh and Malaika were joined by James Beard A...
S6 E17: Why Do We Love Listening to People Talk About Food?
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Britain’s insatiable appetite for food podcasts is mystifying (Telegraph)
S&S Revisits: Can Airplane Food Ever Be Good?
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was originally released on 1st April 2024. Get us to our summer holidays... in business class please. Caviar, champagne, welcome nuts - y...
S6 E16: Secrets Of The Curry Kitchen Feat. Asma Khan
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to welcome the incredible Asma Khan, one of our favourite chefs, author, restaurateur, and all-around culinary force to the conversa...
S6 E15: Can You Really Expect Good Food In A Pub?
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We pulled up a barstool for this week's episode, diving deep into the heart of UK pub culture — from the sticky floors of old locals to the glea...
S6 E14: The Culinary History Of The Caribbean feat. Keshia Sakarah
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a Cook, Food writer, Educator, Food Anthropologist & Educator, Keshia Sakarah is a multi-faceted force within the world of food. We caught up w...
S6 E14: It's Called Food Fashion, Darling.
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it chic.. or chic-ken? On today’s episode, we dig into the delicious intersection of fashion and food — two cultural forces that have always i...
S6 E13: Meghan Sussex, The Domestic Duchess
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re diving into the buzz around Meghan Sussex's (nee Markle) brand-new show - With Love, Meghan. From royal life to Hollywood lights...
S6 E12: The Nigerian Food Boom feat. Chef Wu
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by Chef Wunmi Durosinmi-Etti— culinary entrepreneur, founder of Oúnjẹ Hospitality Co., and private chef with over a deca...
S6 E11: How Much Protein Do You Really Need?
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re diving into one of the most talked-about topics in nutrition—protein. How much do we really need to eat each day? Is more always b...
S6 E10: Gender Inequality In The Kitchen And More Food News
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a couple of week's of controversy and in-depth guest episode we decided to have a catch up on some of the interesting food news we've se...
S6 E9: How Your Identity Shapes The Food You Cook feat. Safiya Robinson
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's special guest is self-taught vegan chef Safiya Robinson, founder of 'sisterwoman' and a writer exploring wellness through food...
S6 E8: Is Food In The UK As Bad As Keith Lee Says?
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Famous food content creator Keith Lee made his way across the pond to the UK for the international leg of his food tours, and the British public had s...
S6 E7: The Stormzy Meal & How McDonald's Franchising Works
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oh no, Stormzy. 🇬🇧 Lucy Wong, London: https://www.lucywong.co.uk/🇦🇪 Homer, Dubai: https://homerfoodgroup.com/homer-lobster-dubaiThe Palest...
S6 E6: Aphrodisiac Foods To Get You In The Mood
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are aphrodisiacs fact or fiction? 🍫🍓💘 In this Valentine’s special, we dive into the science (and myth) behind love-inducing foods, share ou...
S6 E5: Does The Perfect Work Lunch Exist?
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From soggy sandwiches & last-minute meal deals, to solo dining at Dishoom and strolls along Leather Lane market we’re digging into the lunchtime...
S6 E4: Martha Stewart, The Ultimate Food Influencer
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we dive into the Netflix documentary on Martha Stewart, the original food influencer, celebrating her incredible journey and unmatched influ...
S6 E3: What's Really In Our Bottled Water
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to: How to Optimize Your Water Quality & Intake for Health How pure is the water from your tap? Just Say No... to Bottled Water
S6 E2: Why Do Birthday Dinners Have Such a Bad Rep?
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been left stressed and alone at your own birthday dinner, or left to foot more than your share of the bill at someone else's? You could be en...
S6 E1: Does Nothing Really Taste As Good As Skinny Feels?
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 2025 food lovers! The early 2000's called and they said they're bringing Kate Moss attitude to food back? Not on our watch. Join the conv...
S5 E14: The 2024 Food Year in Review
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
And with that the 2024 food season has come to a close. Until next year - Harleigh & Malaika x
S5 E13: Sushi Parasites, Missing Krispy Kremes and More Food News
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Subscribe to RELISH. by Sonder & Salt on Patreon: patreon.com/sonderandsalt ...
S5 E12: What's So Convenient About Convenience Foods?
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's the line between a convenience food and just ultra processed? Listen to previous mentioned episodes: How to Barbecue Like a Pro with Angel...
S5 E11: More Filthy Restaurant Hygiene
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S5 E10: The Olive Oil Scam and Food Fraud
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mafia ties to the Italian Olive Oil business, swapping out salted cod for pollock and saffron that doesn't bloom... this week we're talking food fraud...
S5 E9: Are Culture Vultures Ruining Asian Food?
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard of bubble tea? One Canadian company thinks you might not have... but even if you have that you're 'never quite sure of the ingredi...
S5 E8: Is Intuitive Eating a Scam?
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is Intuitive Eating just another diet pretending not to be? Harleigh thinks so. Follow along as we discuss the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating and j...
S5 E7: Gail’s Bakery, Starbucks & The Gentrification of Food
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
gentrification (noun): the process whereby the character of a poor urban area is changed by wealthier people moving in, improving housing, and at...
S5 E6: Why is Beyoncé Selling Whiskey?
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrity endorsements are no new thing, but why are there suddenly so many alcohol brands owned and affiliated with celebs? From the mega success of ...
S5 E5: Gratuity or Guilt... Why Do We Tip in Restaurants?
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Has tipping culture got out of control? Is it the consumers responsibility to tip servers who are poorly paid? Join the conversation... Follow the po...
S&S Revists: Black Food Culture in the UK
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Black History Month! This is an updated revisit of our 2023 conversation on Black British cuisine. Malaika and Harleigh discuss if there is a re...
S5 E4: African Flavours in Everyday Food feat. Kiano Moju
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
International special guest alert! Joining us from California in the middle of her UK book tour for her debut 'AfriCali' is Kiano Moju. Kiano ...
S5 E3: TikTok Food Culture is Getting Out of Control
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is it with the in-car food tutorials and reviews? Since when do mums with 5 kids have time to wake up and make custom packed lunches everyday? Ar...
S5 E2: Why do we make restaurant reservations?
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's this 'very demure, very cutesy' trend that's everywhere? - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm23zye08j4o The Economics of Ev...
S5 E1: Can you really cook and eat like Nara Smith?
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The "trad wife" and homestead culture trend on TikTok is inspiring a growing number of people to embrace traditional homemaking skills but i...
BONUS: 8 Tips for the Perfect Summer Feast
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is kindly sponsored by Kahlua, the premium Mexican coffee liqueur. Subscribe to RELISH. by Sonder & Salt on Patreon: ...
BONUS: Who's really invited to the Juneteenth cookout? feat. KJ Kearney
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this very special Juneteenth episode, Harleigh and Malaika were joined by James Beard Award winning activist, social commentator and HBCU alumni K...
S4 E19: The Food Travel Diaries
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Love this podcast? Support us by subscribing to RELISH. by Sonder & Salt on Patreon: patr...
S4 E18: Do you need to take vitamin supplements?
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Safiyah Mariyah @smcofood Sweet Dee's Jerk The History of Vitamins The link between Big Pharma and the supplement industry by Ann-...
S4 E17: Salads - The Good, The Bad and The Caesar
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Salad Project Protein Mania: the world's new diet obsession Molly Baz Caeser Salad Subscribe to RELISH. by Sonder & Salt on Patreon: ...
S4 E16: Your Controversial Food Opinions
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does being a picky eater make you childish? Can a well done steak truly be as 'good' as a medium-rare? Is there any acceptable flavour to add ...
S4 E15: The Ten Food Commandments
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Rayner's 'Ten Food Commandments' are pretty clear, but are they in line with Harleigh & Malaika's guiding principles about foo...
S4 E14: Cook As You Are
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Food is for everyone, and cooking should be too. As a society, have we become too focused on the aesthetic of food and forgotten the joy of cooking, e...
S4 E13: The Inside Scoop on MasterChef The Professionals feat. Lauren Wilmott
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Lauren Wilmott, MasterChef: The Professionals 2023 semi-finalist, shared the behind the scenes reality of the global hit show. Hear about how she...
S4 E12: Airplane Food: Mile-High Meals
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can an in-flight meal ever be really good? Is it worth flying premium just for the food? Malaika and Harleigh dicusss their mile high meals and more. ...
S&S Revisits: Good Friday Fish & The Perils of Canned Cheese
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Easter food lovers! A time for hot cross buns (toasted of course), chocolate over indulgence and... canned cheese? This week Harleigh & Mala...
S4 E11: Creating the Perfect Home Bar
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A mezcal margarita, the classic old fashion or an EX-presso martini all made possible for an at-home happy hour... with the right bar set up. Malaika ...
S4 E10: The Beauty of Bitter Food feat. Alexina Anatole
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
'Bitter' might not be a description that evokes a positive response when it comes to food, but 2021 Masterchef finalist Alexina Anatole is det...
S4 E9: The Hidden Caribbean feat. Riaz Phillips
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Special guest, Riaz Phillips, joins the conversation to dicuss his journey from corporate graduate to food documentarian and cookbook author. Harleigh...
S4 E8: The Rules of Modern Dining
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dogs in the dining room!? Children running between the bar stools?! NO reservations!? What has the modern dining experience become... Join the convers...
S4 E7: Is This The End of Oat Milk?
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It seems a lot of people are turning away from Oat Milk and back to dairy milk, but why? Bio-chemist, Jessie Inchausepé, has compared oat milk to ble...
S4 E6: Fine Dining and the Demise of Hakkasan
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Harleigh and Malaika share what they really think about fine dining and name and shame some London restaurants that just did not hit the ma...
S&S Revisits: The Food Love Languages
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rewind to one of our favourite episodes! On this episode, Malaika and Harleigh take you through their food love languages, past Valentine's Day ex...
BONUS: Why Is Everyone Drinking Matcha Tea?
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The humble cappuccino is a thing of the past and it seems like everyone is drinking matcha, but why? And what even is it? Join us to find out! Harlei...
S4 E5: The Perfect Plate
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is there such thing as the perfect plate of food? Are there staple components for an excellent meal? Is a pasta bowl really a plate? Join the conversa...
BONUS: The Keith Lee Effect
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With 15.7M followers, Keith Lee is fast becoming one of the biggest names on TikTok, but do his casual car food reviews place him alongside the bigges...
S4 E4: Confessions of a Foodie
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is the life of a food content creator really all good food and indulgence? Do we really eat all the food we post? Do we ever get bored of sharing ever...
S4 E3: Recipes to Repeat feat. Denai Moore
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For our first guest episode of Season 4, three little birds sat in a studio and shared their love of food. The incredible multi-faceted creative Denai...
S4 E2: The Cult of Sunday Dinner
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you gather once a week for a meal with like-minded people? Do you feel out of balance without your weekly ritual? You might be in the cult of Sunda...
S4 E1: What's on the Menu for 2024?
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Malaika & Harleigh as they review their 2023 food resolutions and discuss what's on the menu for 2024. 🧡 JOIN US ON PATREON: https:/...
Season 4... Coming January 8th!
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We'll be back uploading episodes every Monday from January 8th. Back soon! Harleigh & Malaika 🧡 Love this podcast? Support us here: ...
S3 E24: Our Seasonal Guilty Food Pleasures [Christmas Special]
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for another wonderful season! Malaika & Harleigh are closing out season 3 sharing their seasonal guilty food pleasures and want to hear ...
S3 E23: Burnt Basque & The Perfect Christmas Pavlova feat. Benjamina Ebuehi
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NOTE: This was not our usual recording location so we had a couple of sound issues - sorry! For our final guest episode of the season, we are honoured...
S3 E22: Festive Home Hosting Tips feat. Michelle 'Marbie' Davies
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It seems like something from the movies that some people always ready to host, and some people are just clearly born to do it! Wether hosting at home ...
S3 E21: Cocktails and the Art of Mixology
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's cocktail week! Malaika and Harleigh explain what combinations make a cocktail rather than a mixed drink, their favourites and debate some of ...
S3 E20: How to Make Delicious Easy Vegan Food feat. Sarah Wasserman of Mildreds
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy World Vegan Month! On this episode, Harleigh & Malaika are joined by Sarah Wasserman of Mildreds. Sarah is Director of Food Development and ...
S3 E19: Am I The ***hole? Food Drama
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
r/AITA is a popular forum on Reddit 'Am I the Asshole?' A catharsis for the frustrated moral philosopher in all of us, and a place to finally ...
S3 E18: Incredible Food Pairings
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Malaika & Harleigh are sharing their incredible food pairings inspired by Action Bronson. That first sip of a Mimosa before a 5am fligh...
S3 E17: There's Rice At Home
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Malaika and Harleigh test their knowledge on rice. There are over 40,000 varieties of rice with various cooking methods an...
S3 E16: The Rising Cost of our Shrinking Groceries
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed the mega-rolls of toilet paper for some equally mega prices? Did you notice the change by Anchor to a 200g butter block down from 250...
A Pinch of Salt: The Pumpkin Spice Supremacy
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Autumn (Fall) has become a commercialised season all unto itself and apparently it means buying pumpkin spice everything. Pumpkin spice candles, latte...
S3 E15: Celebrating Diversity in the Hospitality Industry feat. Lorraine Copes
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Harleigh & Malaika are joined by hospitality powerhouse Lorraine Copes to continue the celebration of Black History Month....
S3 E14: The Great Black British Menu
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the celebration of Black History Month continues as we ask what the future of Black British cuisine looks like and what a hypothetical Blac...
S3 E13: Black Food in the UK
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Black History Month! This is part 1 of 2 in our conversation about Black British cuisine. Malaika and Harleigh discuss if there is a real Black ...
S3 E12: How to eat seasonally this autumn
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the age of constant supply and globalisation, do we still need to eat with the seasons? Can you taste if your produce is in season or not? Can more...
A Pinch of Salt: Can White Men Jerk?
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this (rather lengthy) mini-sode, Malaika and Harleigh jump onto a trending topic over on X about a well known black owned pub, Prince of Peckham, ...
S3 E11: Filthy Food Hygiene in London Restaurants
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Harleigh and Malaika follow on from last week's food hygiene and home episode to venture into restaurant kitchens, decoding food hygiene ratings a...
A Pinch of Salt: Behind the Scenes of Making a Food Podcast
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for 1 year of support, streams, shares and love. 🧡 Get tickets for An Evening with Sonder & Salt on Oct 5th 2023 now: https://www.e...
S3 E10: Would your kitchen get a good food hygiene rating?
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Evening With Sonder & Salt... Tickets available now on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-sonder-salt-tickets-71672737988...
S3 E9: How to make the perfect gluten-free doughnut feat. Borough 22
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Malaika and Harleigh are joined by special guest Ryan Panchoo. Ryan is the owner, founder and product developer at Borough 22 - home of Malaika...
S3 E8: Eat, Pray, Love Pizza
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pizza is Harleigh's love language, but Malaika's gluten avoidant love affair. This episode takes a journey around Italy, a la Liz Gilbert, to ...
S3 E7: Should you be gluten and dairy free?
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone's going gluten-free, and we're all drinking oat milk but... why? Do we need to? Are our food avoidances doing more harm than help? On...
S3 E6: Can you cook Jamaican Jerk Chicken in an oven? feat. Melissa Thompson
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Malaika, Harleigh and very special guest Melissa Thompson for a deep dive on Jerk Chicken. What are the key components of Jerk Chicken? Is there ...
A Pinch of Salt: Girl Dinner
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Girl Dinner: who, what, when, where, why?? The official definition (as per dictionary.com): The informal term girl dinner is used to refer to a meal ...
S3 E5: Exploring Food Without Taste or Smell feat. Kerry Matthew
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the third part of a mini-series about taste and flavour. In this episode, Malaika and Harleigh sit down with Kerry, who shares her personal ex...
S3 E4: What Is MSG and How Bad Is It Really? feat. MiMi Aye
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So you think you know MSG? I bet you don't know how many names it has and how many of your cupboard staples it may be in... In this episode, Harle...
S3 E3: What is Flavour?
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Malaika and Harleigh sit down to unpack what flavour is. What are the different taste profiles? Can you have a positive flavour experience ...
A Pinch of Salt: Where To Eat In Lisbon
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to 'A Pinch of Salt'. A mini-sode on a single topic in food. Following Malaika's recent trip to Portugal, on this episode sh...
S3 E2: The Perfect Summer Picnic
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The great British summer has finally arrived and we are dining al fresco! Your lunch break can be a picnic, you can be spontaneous but let’s make th...
S3 E1: How to Barbecue Like A Pro feat. Angela ‘The Kitchenista’ Davis
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Malaika and Harleigh kick off Season 3 with a recap of what they’ve been up to during the break including a dinner at Darby’s hosted by Samin Nosr...
S2 E… Goodbye.
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 that's a wrap! This is not goodbye, just goodbye for now. Love this podcast? Support us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/so...
S2 E22: How to Eat Out Alone
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Malaika and Harleigh discuss one of their favourite things to do: dine solo. Sharing why they enjoy it so much, and encouraging all l...
S2 E21: Why is there an egg crisis?
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How much are you currently paying for 6 eggs? On this episode, Malaika and Harleigh discuss the current egg crisis: what's causing it, what we'...
S2 E20: A £15 Pineapple & Seeded Bananas
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but which apples? Gala, Red Delicious, Pink Lady... On this episode, Harleigh and Malaika discuss their favourit...
S2 E19: Our Essential Spices
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Variety is the spice of life! And so is turmeric, sumac and cinnamon. On this episode Malaika & Harleigh discuss the use of spices in cooking, Mal...
S2 E18: The Best of British Food
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Apparently there's some kind of British Coronation this week? So Malaika and Harleigh sat down to talk about all the staples dishes Britain has to...
S2 E17: Eat Your Feelings
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
However you're feeling, there's a meal for it. Join Malaika and Harleigh as they share their favourite food for every mood, as inspired by Hol...
S2 E16: Desert Island Dishes
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Think Love Island, but no love... just island. What would you take to get dropped off on a desert island? Having a riff on the renowned BBC Radio 4 pr...
S2 E15: The Magic of M&S Food
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is not just a podcast episode, this is an M&S Food podcast episode. On this episode, Harleigh and Malaika share their love of the British na...