The seed of Studio Snack was planted in a conversation at this bench at Here East👇🏼 We kept having chats we wished we had recorded. So we did – not for fame, nor for money but for fun. Equipped with lockdown Zoom sound training from Patrick Scally, who was our Trampery house manager at the time, and lots of curiosity, …
Pie
This month at Studio Snack, we’re going full autumnal: we bring you Pie. From ancient Egypt’s oat-crusted honey bakes to Yorkshire’s record-breaking giants, Lydia dives into the wonderful nerdery of pie history. We also share a magical visit to the V&A East Storehouse – what a place! We viewed two objects: a costume drawing of “The Pie” from Mother Goose …
Snacks in Fashion
Autumn has arrived, we are seeing wardrobes changing, shiny new shoes are out, and at Studio Snack we’ve been thinking about fashion and food. They might seem unconnected but… stay with us! When food becomes fashion Researching on the V&A website, we spotted some iconic pieces: Of course, pop culture gave us some unforgettable food-fashion moments too: Lydia’s nerdery And …
Sporting Snacks
Summer is synonymous with sport, with the Olympics held every four years, Wimbledon, Cricket, and triathlons. Whether you’re into it or not, you can’t quite escape it. So this month on Studio Snack, we’re digging into sporting snacks: the foods that fuel athletes, spectators and… let’s be honest… the slightly less sporty among us. Biscuits, Bananas & Jelly Babies For …
Pride food
This month we celebrate equality and colourful food. From a rainbow fruit salad to rainbow bagels that Lydia has found and of course, we’ve drawn and eaten… Lydia explains the link between Pride and the rainbow as well as telling us the most beautiful fact about rainbows – how we see them is a unique experience for every individual. Of course …
Tea Break
This month on Studio Snack, we’re taking a tea break and digging into what taking a break really means. What happened to the Victorian tea ladies who were replaced with vending machines? Are offices with ping pong tables tea break rooms or a trap to stay working late? In this episode we learned: • Academic insight from Dr Annalee Gascoyne …
Seeds
April is peak seed-sowing season, Lydia is an experienced but terrible gardener, and Narcis is now a proud first-time gardener. So for this month’s episode… We present you with seeds Popcorn is an exploded seed. And your morning coffee is brewed from ground seeds. In this month’s nerdery we discover that seeds are the oldest snack we’ve researched and we …
Mother’s Day!
This month on Studio Snack, we’re digging into Mother’s Day – and the stories, cultures, and family recipes passed down with it. Mother’s Day is celebrated at different times around the world. If you are a mother and well organised, you can celebrate it all year around. Lydia’s nerdery inclueded:• The UK and Ireland tie it to Lent (Mothering Sunday)• …
Studio Snack soundbites #3
For our Mother’s Day episode, we’ve been chatting about family recipes and playing with words. Foraging for handed-down kitchen equipment, I found my mum’s hand whisk. I use it rarely and of course, most people now would use a food processor instead – but it’s a wonderful mechanical thing. The sound reminds me of a lemon pudding we used to …
Studio Snack soundbites #2
In our year-long odyssey of sound to create a jingle, this month I’ve been exploring our Valentine’s Day theme. So you might expect sweet music of some sort. But this is a food podcast about design and we have creative experiments… I’m Lydia, I do the nerdery for our podcasts and this has been interesting. I’ve been looking for digital …
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