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
Two Little Pizzas or The Parsnip Problem [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:31
In which we discover what happens if you don’t share your pizzas, that singing ducks make excellent messengers and how perfect parsnips can keep memories alive. This is another fantastic story from Giambattista Basile’s…
Just the Stories - Clever Women [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:51
This is a compilation episode of just the stories from the podcast. We travel to the enchanting lands of Persia and Armenia in these stories based around two very clever women who manage to save the day for themselves an…
Just the Stories - Here Come the Girls [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:14
This is a compilation episode of just the stories from the podcast. The stories in this compilation are based around heroic girls from three different story traditions! They all triumph either through bravery, magic, cle…
Just the Stories - A Compilation of Jack Tales [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:42
This is a compilation episode of just the stories from the podcast. The stories in this compilation are based around Jack Tales even though actually only one of the stories has a hero called Jack! The other two have hero…
A Trio of Festive Tales or the Trouble with Trifle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:54
In which we discover that cherries can restore your wealth, spiders can be the reason for miracles, mulled cider can result in treasure and that trifle is devoid of folklore. Christmas Pudding, however has plenty to shar…
Snow White & Rose Red or The Festive Drinks Furore [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:46
In which we discover that being a bear is not always permanent, kindness is key to a happy life, owning treasure does not improve your temper and that spice and warmth improves most drinks. This is the third of four seas…
The Cailleach and the Mince Pie Mystery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:02
In which we discover how mountains were formed, what happens when winter goes on for too long and that a mince pie has never been illegal, no matter how scandalous you make it sound. This is the second of four seasonal s…
Morozko or The Great Cheese Cornucopia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:51
In which we discover that kindness can overcome cruelty, a little magic goes a long way and there are many historic cheese related wonders. This is the first of four seasonal story and festive food related episodes to ta…
Eisenkopf or The Problem of the Pogácsa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:16
In which we discover that a hero should keep his promises, that you should wait to get home before snacking, your father isn't always right and a delightful Hungarian cheese puff can save your life. This podcast also has…
Cat Cinderella or The Macaroni Cheese Conspiracy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:43
In which we find out that some Cinderellas will stop at nothing to achieve happiness, sometimes stepsisters just go home in a temper and that macaroni cheese is older than you might think. This podcast also contains powe…