Jonny Seabrook welcomed Carmelo from Papa Paella, one of St Albans leading street food stalls, into Radio Verulam to talk St Albans, life and Paella.

Ren Behan caught up with the Herts Beekeeping Association at this year’s Herts Show, to find out why they get a buzz out of it.

In this episode, Ren Behan talks to student James, who’s taking a Hospitality and Catering Diploma and Mark Sharples, Chef Lecturer  at the Oaklands College in St Albans, Ren also talks to lecturer James Gronland about world foods.

INGREDIENTS   SERVES 8 500 g                      Philadelphia cheese 230 g                      biscuits (chocolate or ginger whatever is your preference) 140 g                      butter 160 g                      sugar 300 ml                   double/whipping cream 2                              large oranges 5                              sheets of gelatine 150 g                      chocolate drops or chocolate shavings   METHOD BASE:                    Either smash with a rolling pin or put in a ... Read more

STARTER   Ingredients – serves 2 180 g                      oyster mushrooms 200 ml                   vegetable stock 50 ml                     dry white wine 1 Tbsp                   butter/margarine 1                              Shallot, finely chopped 1 Tbsp                   finely chopped fresh parsley   Method Soak the mushrooms in hot water for about 2 hours. Drain and cut into bite-sized pieces.   Put into ... Read more

We met with the Mayor at the Food & Drink Awards

Held at Sopwell House on Monday 2nd October, these awards recognise the variety and excellence found in the St Albans food and drink scene. This podcast includes all of the awards and the reaction of the guests at this glittering evening.

Held at Sopwell House on Monday 2nd October, these awards recognise the variety and excellence found in the St Albans food and drink scene. This podcast includes interviews with award nominees ahead of the awards being announced.

Part of our coverage of the St Albans Food and Drink Festival 2017.  Nick Hazell spoke to Anna from Rock Pop Candy.