Matt & Olly's Secret Life of Food

Goat Meat, Confusing Italian Wine & The Greatest TV Chef Ever?

Matt & Olly's Secret Life of Food

Show Notes

Who is the greatest TV chef of all time? 👨‍🍳 Matt Tebbutt & Olly Smith get stuck into the big questions in this week's Secret Life of Food!

Plus, they explore why goat meat deserves a place on your menu, why Olly thinks it's his favourite meat, and the surprisingly confusing world of Montepulciano wine. 🍷

There's also a musical interlude or two, listener questions featuring brilliant ways to use overripe bananas, and a game of Food or Fake! Can you tell a Dirty Mother from a Dirty Father? And what on earth is a Garbage Plate?

🥩 Goat meat, Greek mythology and delicious recipes🍷 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo vs Vino Nobile di Montepulciano🍌 Clever ways to use overripe bananas👨‍🍳 Who really is the greatest TV chef of all time?

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