Always in Season – The Podcast – Season 4

Learn about eating seasonally and sustainably with Maple from Canada, James Golding, and a series of special guests.

From learning what it really means to eat in season to talking to some of the UK’s most influential food experts, this new podcast celebrates the very best of seasonal and sustainable eating.

Each episode serves up insightful knowledge on growing and sourcing your ingredients and simple cooking tips and recipes so that you can learn how a splash, drizzle or generous pour of naturally sustainable pure Canadian maple syrup can transform fresh produce into delicious food creations.

Hosted by James Golding, a driving force in promoting sustainable eating in the UK hospitality industry and Group Chef Director for a major UK hotel group.

Each episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Amazon Music.

S4 E3: Fusion food with Julie Lin


In the latest episode, James serves up a delicious conversation with recipe developer, chef and presenter, Julie Lin.

Here, Julie shares how a friend entering her into MasterChef changed her life, Julie’s first street food stall in Glasgow, how a Malaysian background inspires her cooking, appearing on Netflix’s hit foodie show – Somebody Feed Phil and lots more.

This episode is also available on Amazon Music and Castbox.

S4 E2: The rise of low and no alcohol with Tom Surgey


In episode S4 E2, James is joined by wine expert, Tom Surgey, for a conversation that delves into the rise of sober curiosity and drinking trends for the future (spoiler, apparently pale rosé is on its way out!).

Tom shares tips on what to look for when purchasing wine and champagne from supermarkets, along with top picks for a low and no tipples. This conversation discusses why opting to go for an alcohol-free drink isn’t an inferior experience anymore, thanks to some great brands, and why we are going to see more people opting for low and no drinks.

This episode is also available on Amazon Music and Castbox.

S4 E1: Baking with Cherish Finden


Season 4 of Always in Season launches with one of the world’s most esteemed patisserie chefs — the incredibly talented Cherish Finden.

Learn how Cherish brings her Singaporean background into her world-famous afternoon teas, why Cherish fell in love with British culture (spoiler, it involves cups of tea), top tips for aspiring home bakers, how she ended up as a judge on Bake Off: The Professionals and lots more.

This episode is also available on Amazon Music and Castbox.

Hundreds of Delicious Recipes

Maple is a special addition to any recipe, from starters and snacks to sumptuous desserts. Find one that’s perfect for you, your family and friends.