Fields and Feasts
Claim This Podcastby Miranda and Matt
Podcast Overview
<p>Welcome to Fields and Feasts!</p><br><p>This is a podcast all about food, farming, and all the strange, wonderful nonsense humans have invented around both. From ancient harvest rituals and weird rural superstitions to forgotten recipes, dodgy old traditions, and the people still keeping them alive, we dig into the stories hiding behind what ends up on your plate.</p><br><p>Hosted by Miranda Webster, agricultural recruiter by day and a self proclaimed culinary chaos gremlin and Matt Hardy your friendly neighbourhood agronomist, you can expect folklore, food history, and modern farming life, served with a healthy side of curiosity and chaos. If you’ve ever wondered why we eat what we eat, grow what we grow, or celebrate it in such ridiculous ways...</p><br><p>If you want to get in touch with the show or share your weird and wonderful recipes, email us at: info@fieldsandfeasts.co.uk</p><br><p>Pull up a chair. Welcome to the feast!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
April 22, 2026
Pork Pies, Pastures & Proper Traditions
<p><strong>Welcome back to Fields and Feasts</strong> — the podcast where farming folklore meets foodie fun, all delivered with muddy boots, sharp tongues, and a healthy respect for the seasons.</p><br><p>What makes the perfect pork pie… and what do ancient markets and weather folklore have to do with it? 👀🥧</p><br><p>In this flavour-packed episode of <strong>Fields & Feast</strong>, Miranda Webster and Matt Hardy dig into the iconic <strong>Melton Mowbray pork pie,</strong> uncovering its rich history, protected status, and exactly what separates a proper pie from a disappointing one.</p><br><p>But this episode goes far beyond the pastry. From the hustle and heritage of <strong>traditional livestock markets</strong> to the age-old farming proverb “oak before ash”, we explore the deep-rooted connections between <strong>food, farming, and the rhythms of the British countryside</strong>.</p><br><p>Expect lively chats, personal stories from the market scene, a few taste tests (of course), and plenty of insights into seasonal farming life, from winter wheat to weather watching.</p><br><p>If you love proper food, rural traditions, and a bit of countryside wisdom, this one’s got your name all over it.</p><br><p>---</p><br><p>Follow Fields & Feasts on Instagram @fieldsandfeasts2026</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 8, 2026
Barrels, Bottle Kicking & A Big British Easter
<p><strong>Welcome back to Fields and Feasts</strong> — the podcast where farming folklore meets foodie fun, all delivered with muddy boots, sharp tongues, and a healthy respect for the seasons.</p><br><p>Ever heard of an Easter tradition that involves <strong>barrels, brawls and absolute mayhem</strong>? 👀</p><br><p>In this brilliantly bonkers episode of <strong>Fields & Feast</strong>, Miranda and Matt head into the heart of <strong>Leicestershire’s legendary bottle kicking tradition,</strong> a historic Easter Monday event packed with <strong>village rivalry, mud, madness and community spirit</strong>.</p><br><p>From its mysterious origins to the modern-day chaos that still draws crowds every year, we unpack one of the UK’s most unique rural rituals. Whether it began as a <strong>pagan celebration</strong>, a <strong>local legend involving a hare</strong>, or simply a reason for neighbouring villages to settle scores in spectacular fashion, bottle kicking remains one of Britain’s most fascinating countryside traditions.</p><br><p>Expect stories of <strong>blessed pies, flying barrels, no real rules, and rugby-style scrums</strong>, as Miranda and Matt explore how this rough-and-ready event has survived for centuries, despite nearly being banned, and why it still means so much to the communities who keep it alive.</p><br><p>If you love quirky British traditions, Easter oddities, and a bit of countryside chaos, this one’s for you.</p><br><p>---</p><br><p>Follow Fields & Feasts on Instagram @fieldsandfeasts2026</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
March 25, 2026
Easter, Lambing & a Lot of Horseradish
<p><strong>Welcome back to Fields and Feasts</strong> — the podcast where farming folklore meets foodie fun, all delivered with muddy boots, sharp tongues, and a healthy respect for the seasons.</p><br><p>This week, Miranda and Matt dive into the beautiful overlap between <strong>Easter</strong> and <strong>lambing season</strong> — two moments rooted in <strong>new life, fresh starts, and a whole lot of countryside chaos</strong>.</p><br><p>Speaking of roots, <strong>Miranda's Munch</strong> serves up a very strong dish that had her (and her poor husbands) eyes watering!</p><br><p>From the fields to the dinner table, we unpack the fascinating connection between <strong>Easter celebrations and British farming traditions</strong>, including the story behind <strong>Easter lamb</strong> and the surprising differences between <strong>lamb, hogget, and mutton</strong> (yes, they all taste very different 👀).</p><br><p>This episode also shouts out one of Miranda's favourite content creators Tom Carlisle, best know as Dales Farmer:<a href=" https://www.instagram.com/dalesfarmer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/dalesfarmer/</a></p><br><p>Expect plenty of seasonal chat, a few quirky farmyard tales (including some duck-related madness 🦆), and a look at how farming quietly shapes the rituals and memories many of us associate with springtime.</p><br><p>Whether you’re here for the food, the farming, or just a bit of Easter nostalgia, this episode is packed with heart, humour, and plenty of rural charm.</p><br><p>---</p><br><p>Follow Fields & Feasts on Instagram @fieldsandfeasts2026</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Fields and Feasts?
<p>Welcome to Fields and Feasts!</p><br><p>This is a podcast all about food, farming, and all the strange, wonderful nonsense humans have invented around both. From ancient harvest rituals and weird rural superstitions to forgotten recipes, dodgy old traditions, and the people still keeping them alive, we dig into the stories hiding behind what ends up on your plate.</p><br><p>Hosted by Miranda Webster, agricultural recruiter by day and a self proclaimed culinary chaos gremlin and Matt Hardy your friendly neighbourhood agronomist, you can expect folklore, food history, and modern farming life, served with a healthy side of curiosity and chaos. If you’ve ever wondered why we eat what we eat, grow what we grow, or celebrate it in such ridiculous ways...</p><br><p>If you want to get in touch with the show or share your weird and wonderful recipes, email us at: info@fieldsandfeasts.co.uk</p><br><p>Pull up a chair. Welcome to the feast!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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