Foodie Shelly cooks up a storm in his East London kitchen, treating Lara to dishes from India, Turkey, the Caribbean and Nepal. The stories that accompany his Sharing Plate are as diverse as the dishes themselves. Shelly, we thank you for launching the series, for your openness, vulnerability and for trusting us.Special thanks to Mummy Pat for her contribution, to both the podcast and for being Shelly's second mum.This is the first Sharing Plate podcast we recorded. Until Shelly opened his door to us, it was just an idea, based on a belief that food connects us to memories, to people and places. Following an afternoon in Shell's kitchen, that belief is an absolute certainty.Please be advised, there are references to domestic violence in this podcast.Sharing Plate is a Watts Where Media production.

It's as much a surprise to Saoud that he's preparing a meal, as it is to Lara. He's not a natural in the kitchen, but his Mum is always on hand to remotely guide him through the tricky world of recipes and cooking. Whilst Saoud genuinely needs his mum's help, he also uses his ineptitude in the kitchen to stay connected to his loved ones via daily cooking classes/calls for help. Thank you Saoud.This podcast was recorded in February 2023. Saoud is still waiting...Sharing Plate is a Watts Where Media production.

There is a lot of laughter in this podcast, sometimes at the most inappropriate moments. Aside from their chosen dishes, Lara learns a lot from her guests, mother Helen and daughter Venita, including where to find the tastiest football sized avocados in London, the perfect dish for encouraging children to eat spices and how long it really takes to cook a meal in Africa. Clue: "slowly, slowly, slowly".This Sharing Plate is inspired by our guests' experiences in Uganda, Kenya, South Africa, the USA and the UK. Please be advised that there are references to life under military rule in this podcast.Sharing Plate is a Watts Where Media production.

Sharing Plate is being served on Monday 28th August, here's a taste of what's to come. Everyone's invited, please join us.Sharing Plate is a Watts Where Media production.

Join Mehraveh and Lara in this turmeric-tastic episode. Turmeric is a staple ingredient of Iranian food and is deeply rooted in Merhv's memories of family. It's no surprise then, that it features in every one of her dishes in this Sharing Plate.This podcast was recorded when Mehrv was 17 years old, a year after she moved to London.Thank you for being here Mehrv and for sharing plates with us.Sharing Plate is a Watts Where Media production.