Welcome back to Fields and Feasts — the podcast where farming folklore meets foodie fun, all delivered with muddy boots, sharp tongues, and a healthy respect for the seasons.

What makes the perfect pork pie… and what do ancient markets and weather folklore have to do with it? 👀🥧

In this flavour-packed episode of Fields & Feast, Miranda Webster and Matt Hardy dig into the iconic Melton Mowbray pork pie, uncovering its rich history, protected status, and exactly what separates a proper pie from a disappointing one.

But this episode goes far beyond the pastry. From the hustle and heritage of traditional livestock markets to the age-old farming proverb “oak before ash”, we explore the deep-rooted connections between food, farming, and the rhythms of the British countryside.

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.

If you love proper food, rural traditions, and a bit of countryside wisdom, this one’s got your name all over it.

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Welcome back to Fields and Feasts — the podcast where farming folklore meets foodie fun, all delivered with muddy boots, sharp tongues, and a healthy respect for the seasons.

Ever heard of an Easter tradition that involves barrels, brawls and absolute mayhem? 👀

In this brilliantly bonkers episode of Fields & Feast, Miranda and Matt head into the heart of Leicestershire’s legendary bottle kicking tradition, a historic Easter Monday event packed with village rivalry, mud, madness and community spirit.

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 pagan celebration, a local legend involving a hare, or simply a reason for neighbouring villages to settle scores in spectacular fashion, bottle kicking remains one of Britain’s most fascinating countryside traditions.

Expect stories of blessed pies, flying barrels, no real rules, and rugby-style scrums, 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.

If you love quirky British traditions, Easter oddities, and a bit of countryside chaos, this one’s for you.

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Welcome back to Fields and Feasts — the podcast where farming folklore meets foodie fun, all delivered with muddy boots, sharp tongues, and a healthy respect for the seasons.

This week, Miranda and Matt dive into the beautiful overlap between Easter and lambing season — two moments rooted in new life, fresh starts, and a whole lot of countryside chaos.

Speaking of roots, Miranda's Munch serves up a very strong dish that had her (and her poor husbands) eyes watering!

From the fields to the dinner table, we unpack the fascinating connection between Easter celebrations and British farming traditions, including the story behind Easter lamb and the surprising differences between lamb, hogget, and mutton (yes, they all taste very different 👀).

This episode also shouts out one of Miranda's favourite content creators Tom Carlisle, best know as Dales Farmer: https://www.instagram.com/dalesfarmer/

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.

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.

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