Catalonia

Leyla Kazim revisits some of The Food Programme's most memorable stories to ask: what happened next? From 500kg of eels stranded in a holding tank in Gloucestershire and English olive oil being pressed in Lincolnshire, to the future of halloumi in Cyprus following an outbreak of ... Show More

Soaring cacao prices broke all records and then they crashed. Dan Saladino explores the fallout, the impact on farmers, their communities, industry players and chocolate lovers.Produced and presented by Dan Saladino 

They’re in your chocolate, your gelato, even your coffee - pistachios seem to be everywhere at the moment - bolstered by the craze for Dubai Chocolate. In this episode Leyla Kazim asks what happens when the world seems to fall in love with one ingredient. She explores how the Uni ... Show More

Catalonia erupted this week after a Spanish Supreme Court decision to jail a group of separatist leaders for their part in organising an illegal independence referendum. The regional government attacked the sentences and thousands took to the streets in protest. Katie Martin disc ... Show More

Spain is in crisis after violence during an unofficial referendum in Catalonia. Neil and Catherine teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English 

Barcelona is a city that can’t be separated from its art–you might picture Gaudí architecture, Picasso paintings, or flamenco and jazz spilling onto the streets and into the night. But there’s another art scene that’s breaking into the mainstream from the margins–led by the city’ ... Show More

Barcelona is a city that can’t be separated from its art–you might picture Gaudí architecture, Picasso paintings, or flamenco and jazz spilling onto the streets and into the night. But there’s another art scene that’s breaking into the mainstream from the margins–led by the city’ ... Show More

The first trip to Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. While the political situation is often tense between the people here, Anthony Bourdain focuses on local chefs, home cooks, writers and amateur foodies. This trip to Israel and the Palestinian territories was recorded in 2012. Orig ... Show More

Finola and Leona speak to former ELAs and current Ambassadors Lucy and Laura about their experience as an ELA in Spain. From sunsets overlooking the Alhambra to chocolate factory school trips in Asturias, listen to find out more! 

Anthony Bourdain travels to Mexico City, Oaxaca and Cuernavaca where local residents express their passion through food, art, and the struggle for an improved quality of life. Journalist Anabel Hernandez discusses the impact on drug trade-related violence. Original Airdate: 2014, ... Show More

<p>Paula tries her hand at some fusion cookery, with delicious results</p> 

The North Carolina restaurateur may not be Spanish, but according to José, she's one of the most inspiring chefs cooking Spanish food in America today. As Katie explains, this was not the original plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.