Always In Season

From learning what it really means to eat in season to talking to some of the UK’s most influential food experts, this new podcast celebrates the very best of seasonal and sustainable eating. Each episode serves up insightful knowledge on growing and sourcing your ingredients and simple cooking tips and recipes so that you can learn how a splash, drizzle or generous pour of naturally sustainable pure Canadian maple syrup can transform fresh produce into delicious food creations. Hosted by James Golding, a driving force in promoting sustainable eating in the UK hospitality industry.

Inspiring the Chefs of Tomorrow with Ashley Marsh. 11/21/2025

Inspiring the Chefs of Tomorrow with Ashley Marsh. In this episode, James Golding speaks with chef lecturer and food-education advocate Ashley Marsh, a member of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, educator at the University of West London, and lead for the Chefs Adopt a School programme. His career spans professional kitchens, international events and extensive community outreach, all driven by a commitment to building young people’s confidence and curiosity through food. Ashley shares how his passion began with family influences especially his grandmother and uncle and how cooking helped him gain confidence as a teenager. Early career experiences in Australia taught him discipline and the value of strong mentors. After time in business and industry catering, he moved into education, combining practical expertise with a mission to support the next generation of chefs. At the University of West London, Ashley focuses on practical skills, leadership, sustainability and seasonality. He and James discuss the importance of collaboration between hospitality and education to attract and retain new talent. Ashley outlines the Chefs Adopt a School programme, which teaches taste and sensory exploration, knife skills and cooking to help children understand food origins, build confidence, and try new ingredients. With many families lacking time or confidence to cook at home, school engagement becomes crucial and the results are immediate: children grow more curious and willing to taste new foods. The conversation highlights challenges young people face, from social media pressure to increasing anxiety around food. Ashley believes food education provides grounding, community and resilience. He shares memorable stories from working with young people and about his annual Christmas volunteering with Ronald McDonald House, where cooking for families reinforces the emotional impact of hospitality. James and Ashley compare international food cultures, reflecting on Italian festivals where teenagers confidently prepare traditional dishes. These experiences reinforce Ashley’s belief that the UK needs stronger food engagement across homes, schools and communities. Ashley also uses pure maple syrup in teaching to discuss seasonality, provenance, natural sweetness and healthier alternatives to refined sugar showing how any ingredient can spark learning. The episode closes with a call for deeper partnerships between chefs, schools and the hospitality sector, and a more positive narrative about careers in food. Ashley believes hospitality offers creativity, opportunity and global pathways and that early, inspiring food education helps young people grow in confidence and find their place in the industry. Follow and Maple from Canada UK for more seasonal recipe inspiration. /episode/index/show/alwaysinseason/id/39108110

Chef Jean Delport on Heritage, Maple Inspiration and Michelin Star Success 11/14/2025

Baking, Art and Maple Magic with Alice Fevronia 10/10/2025

Baking, Art and Maple Magic with Alice Fevronia Former Great British Bake-Off finalist, baker, and content creator Alice Fevronia joins us to share her journey from geography teacher to full-time creative, a career she describes as a “happy accident.” Known for her beautifully decorative bakes and inventive flavour pairings, Alice reflects on how her love for baking began with her grandmother, grew through baking birthday cakes at university, and flourished on national television. Alice recalls her career highlights, including dancing around the tent eating cake behind the scenes on Bake Off and the surreal experience of teaching Prince William and Princess Kate how to pipe buttercream as part of a project creating showstopping cakes for the NHS’s 75th anniversary celebration. Diagnosed with scoliosis at 15, Alice opens up about how baking became a therapeutic outlet during her recovery, helping her channel creativity and resilience into every whisk and fold. Her inspirations range from master chocolatier Amaury Guichon to small independent bakers from her hometown. Alice also shares stories from her trip to Montreal, Canada, as part of her Maple Ambassadorship, discovering maple butter and experimenting with pure Canadian maple syrup as a natural sweetener that pairs beautifully with warm spices, especially comforting in the colder months. Beyond baking, Alice discusses branching into cooking content, exploring world flavours, and how her background as a geography teacher continues to shape her curiosity about the origins of food. A return to her art school roots during lockdown led her to merge her love of art and baking, resulting in her growing illustration business on Etsy. Looking ahead, Alice is excited to continue experimenting both in the kitchen and through creative illustration projects, so definitely watch this space! Follow and Maple from Canada UK for more seasonal recipe inspiration. To check out Alice’s Adventures in Cake, visit her or visit her . /episode/index/show/alwaysinseason/id/38535560