Proud Bristolian Josie Gibson takes us on a tour of her beloved Westcountry. This is a journey of celebration; discovering dinner delights, freshly caught lunches, the very best of passionate artisan makers and growers in addition to a couple of hidden gems to shock us all…and who higher to affix her culinary journey than native meals champion and Michelin starred chef Paul Ainsworth. Taste of the Westcountry is a scrumptious delve into the land of lovely shoreline, rural retreats, and distinctive culinary traditions.
Josie begins her South West tour within the county identified for its wealthy historical past and structure, and the picturesque villages of the Cotswolds. Josie saddles up for a scenic journey earlier than assembly Adam Henson and his particular pigs, braving considered one of Britain’s pongiest cheeses, and adorning her medieval glad rags. She additionally helps make chef Paul Ainsworth’s decadent fondue with mustard written about by Shakespeare.
In the second episode, Josie heads to the county of apples and cheese, the place historical caves and landscapes proceed to encourage guests. Josie boards a conventional prepare to discover the magnificent Somerset coast, getting a lesson in oyster shucking and cider-making and discovering the secrets and techniques of Cheddar Gorge.
Then, Josie travels to the Jurassic Coast and tries her hand at a novel sport, Dorset knob throwing earlier than assembly a gaggle of native scallop-divers profiting from British waters. She additionally meets a championship nettle-eater and harvests the components for chef Paul Ainsworth’s luxurious watercress soup.
Next, Josie visits the county the place nationwide parks and seashores are abound to find a number of the outdated legends of Dartmoor, go to an natural lamb farm, and be a part of a group of passionate gig rowers. She additionally explores stunning Westcountry vineyards and meets Mitch Tonks at his Devon fish market.
In the final leg of her Westcountry journey, Josie will get acquainted with the Cornish sea with a coasteering bounce, earlier than assembly passionate dairy farmers. She additionally picks fruit for chef Paul Ainsworth’s scrumptious strawberry trifle and catches her personal lobster for a scenic BBQ proper on the seashore.
Josie Gibson’s Taste Of The Westcountry begins Sunday nineteenth April on ITV1.
