Frequency Update

Frequency Update

Author: Rachel Mosses March 15, 2022 Duration: 1:09

Hello everyone,

This is a quick update to let you all know that I will be moving the podcast to monthly instead of every two weeks.  Sadly my day job now involves more commuting and I don't feel I can truly do the stories, the food history or the folklore enough justice in the time I now have to research and put everything together.  All the feedback I've had tells me that you'd rather have quality than quantity.  

Please don't think that this means that the podcast is disappearing, I have some great surprises, some wonderful stories and some even better food lined up for you. My next episode will be released on 5 April and I think you'll really enjoy it.

If you would like more podcast content please find me at Hestia's Kitchen which has all past episodes and the connected recipes on the blog.  If, however you'd  just like to get in touch to chat you can find me on Twitter or Instagram at @FairyTalesFood.


Rachel Mosses hosts Folklore, Food and Fairytales, a podcast that sits at the comfortable, worn-in table where narrative and nourishment meet. Each episode begins with a story-a piece of folklore, a fairytale, or a lesser-known myth-and then delves into the culinary world hidden within its lines. The discussion isn't just about whether the porridge in a tale is symbolic or simply a relatable detail; it's about unearthing the real food history and traditions that those fictional meals echo. You'll hear about the rituals of both eating and storytelling, and how each feeds a different kind of hunger. This podcast naturally explores how recipes are themselves stories passed down, and how the history of a dish can be as compelling as the plot of a legend. Listen for a thoughtful blend of narration and analysis, where a great story is always served with a side of fascinating context, leaving you to ponder the deep, savoury connections between the tales we tell and the food we share.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 92

Folklore, Food and Fairytales
Podcast Episodes
Vernacular Voices of the Storyteller - Sita Brand [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:15
In these fractured times l wanted to look at how stories from different voices can overcome the the distance between people and highlight our shared experiences. I interviewed five amazing storytellers and asked them all…
Vernacular Voices of the Storyteller - Clare Murphy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:19
In these fractured times l wanted to look at how stories from different voices can overcome the the distance between people and highlight our shared experiences. I interviewed five amazing storytellers and asked them all…
Vernacular Voices of the Storyteller - Amy Douglas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:34
In these fractured times l wanted to look at how stories from different voices can overcome the the distance between people and highlight our shared experiences. I interviewed five amazing storytellers and asked them all…
The 13 Bandits, The Apple Dumpling & The Big Ravioli Reveal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:59
In which we discover the fascinating truth of how 1001 Nights, brave yet mischievous Sicilian maidens, the patriachy, apple dumpling and Lucrezia Borgia are all connected. This episode also contains revelations about the…
Podcast Birthday Trailer - Bonus Episodes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:07
Folklore, Food and Fairytales is has reached its first podcast birthday! This is a short announcement about bonus episodes every week from 31 August to 28 September in addition to the normal bi-weekly content. Listen in…
The Magic Cane, The Gold Donkey and the Little Stick that Hits [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:53
In which we discover that if you have a magic cane your gourmet desires will always come true, if you have a gold donkey your financial problems will be at an end even if in a slightly disgusting fashion and finally if y…
Snow White Fire Red [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:57
In which we discover that tales can have familiar titles but different endings, depriving an ogress of free olive oil is never a good idea and balls of wool are deadly in the right hands. We also find out that Rapunzel i…
Pintosmalto & A Gothic Cookbook [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:49
A slightly different episode with a story and interview about A Gothic Cookbook instead of our normal format. Pintosmalto is the story of a strong -minded, brave and resourceful woman, her sweetheart (literally) and his…
The King of England & His Three Sons or the Apple Identity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:50
In which we discover golden apples are never in convenient places, it takes persistence to overcome the odds and that turning up with a large army is a very effective rescue strategy. We also find yet again that brothers…
The Nixie & The Pond or The Jägerschnitzel Jeopardy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:18
In which we discover that some millers are extremely unobservant, nixies are both powerful and patient, love can overcome many obstacles and it takes a supernatural incident to keep a hunter away from his Jägerschitzel.…