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Saxon Forager
Will I Vike It? is a podcast hosted by Craig Brooks, aka The Saxon Forager, where he discusses all things History, craft, reenactment, food & drink, as well as cooking and sharing recipes.The podcast is a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about the Vikings or cooking, whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned expert.Whether you're looking for a new way to cook fish or a hearty mead to enjoy with friends, you're sure to find something to your taste on Will I Vike It? The podcast is also known for its delicious Viking-inspired recipes, which Brooks often shares on the show's website www.saxonforager.co.ukHe also has three cookbooks for sale:Eat Like A Viking! Volume 1& 2Eat Like A Halfling! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sue McWilliams from Moorforge Viking Settlement
This Week I'm at Moorforge Viking Settlement in Cumbria to chat with Susan McWilliams from the Moorforge team. We cooked a meal and discussed Sues new venture into woodworking, and Sue then gave us a tour of the workshop.Find out whether Sue could survive a Viking age diet, and what food she'd miss the most, on this episode of Will I Vike It?Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes here: https://patreon.com/user?u=85857828&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkFor Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.ukGet your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shopGet in touch about the show: Email [email protected] to the Mooroforge longhouse project:https://gofund.me/e71ac2e3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
41:0414/05/2023
David Watson From Moorforge Viking Settlement
This Week I'm at Moorforge Viking Settlement in Cumbria to chat with David Watson. We discussed the history and influence of the Vikings in Cumbria, and how Moorforge got started.Find out whether David could survive a Viking age diet, and what food he'd miss the most, on this episode of Will I Vike It? Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes here: https://patreon.com/user?u=85857828&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkFor Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.ukGet your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shopGet in touch about the show: Email [email protected] Moorforge Viking Settlement on:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MoorforgeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/moorforgecumbria/Donate to the new longhouse project:https://gofund.me/e71ac2e3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46:4807/05/2023
Sally-Ann Spence from Berrycroft Hub
This Week I'm at Berrycroft Hub to chat with Sally-Ann Spence from Berrycroft Hub. We discussed everything from the origins of Berrycroft, to the bad Durrenberg shaman, all while I taught Sally-Ann to cook Wild Garlic Fritters. Oh and there's even a special appearance from Harry The Jackdaw!Find out whether Sally-Ann could survive a Viking age diet, and what food she'd miss the most, on this episode of Will I Vike It? Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes here: https://patreon.com/user?u=85857828&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkFor Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.ukGet your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shopGet in touch about the show: Email [email protected] Berrycroft Hub on:https://www.berrycrofthub.comTwitter: @Berrycroft_hubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BerrycroftHubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/berrycrofthub/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:41:3730/04/2023
Kjell Braaten
This Week I had the pleasure to chat with Kjell Braaten. We did things a bit different this week, and rather than food, we talked music and instruments, focusing mainly on those made from animals.Find out whether Kjell could survive a Viking age diet, and what food he'd miss the most, on this episode of Will I Vike It?Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes here: https://patreon.com/user?u=85857828&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkFor Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.ukGet your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shopFind Kjell on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kjellbraatenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kjellbraatenmusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kjellbraaten/https://kjellbraaten.comFor Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.ukGet your own Merch from my Redbubble store. https://www.redbubble.com/people/Saxo...Get in touch about the show: Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:18:5523/04/2023
We Eat The Worst Food Ever
This Week I chat to returning guests Andrew Stevens (ATC), Duane Chopping (Drakes Dottir) and my Brother in Law Steven Noden asked to join us and eat the Worst food ever (according to past podcast guests)Find out what's the worst thing Duane, Andy & Steve have ever eaten (I ask again at the end), what's their most memorable meals they've ever had, and what food and drink they'd take to feast in Valhalla.Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes here: https://patreon.com/user?u=85857828&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkFor Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.ukGet your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shopGet in touch about the show: Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:26:2016/04/2023
Daniel Farrand from Horns Of Odin/The Nordic Mythology Podcast
This Week I'm in York at the Jorvik Viking Festival and I met up with Daniel Farrand from Horns of Odin and The Nordic Mythology Podcast.I get Dan to try some homemade Cyser, make his own butter, and try some Hakarl (Icelandic fermented Greenland shark) - but will he Vike It?Find out whether Daniel could survive a Viking age diet, and what food he'd miss the most, on this episode of Will I Vike It? For extra questions support the show through Patreon and get extra videos with bonus content. https://patreon.com/user?u=85857828&u...Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes hereFor Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.ukGet your own Merch from my Redbubble store.https://www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shopGet in touch about the show: Email [email protected] Daniel on:Horns Of Odin:https://www.hornsofodin.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HornsofodinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hornsofodin/Or Nordic Mythology Podcast:https://www.nordicmythologypodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenordicmythologypodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
49:3009/04/2023
Jimmy 'The Welsh Viking'
This Week I'm in York at the Jorvik Viking Festival and I met up with Jimmy 'The Welsh Viking' for a pint and a Yorkshire Pudding wrap.Find out whether Jimmy could survive a Viking age diet, and what food he'd miss the most, on this episode of Will I Vike It? Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes hereFor Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.ukGet your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shopGet in touch about the show: Email [email protected] Jimmy on:https://welshviking.com/blog/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thewelshvikingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewelshviking1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlewelshviking/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
38:1326/03/2023
Christopher Mullin from The Rookery Craft Mead
This Week I chat to Christopher Mullin from Rookery mead, about how he got started, mead history and we drink some of the meads from his collection, tasting notes included, so pull up a chair and pour yourself a cup of mead.Find out whether Christopher could survive a Viking age diet, and what food he'd miss the most, on this episode of Will I Vike It? Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes hereFor Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.ukGet your own Merch from my Redbubble store.www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shopGet in touch about the show: Email [email protected] Rookery Mead on:https://www.rookery.scotFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/RookerymeadInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/rookerymead/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:31:1812/03/2023
Lars Marius Garshol
This Week I chat to Lars Marius Garshol about historical beer brewing.Find out whether Lars Marius could survive a Viking age diet, and what food he'd miss the most, on this episode of Will I Vike It?Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes hereFor Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.ukGet your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shopGet in touch about the show: Email [email protected] Lars Marius on:Blog https://www.garshol.priv.no/blog/Twitter https://twitter.com/larsgaFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/LarsblogOnBeer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:20:1105/03/2023
Matt Cockin from FruitPig
This Week I chat to Matt Cockin from FruitPig about being a slaughterman, black pudding, milking pigs, and I try some of FruitPigs famous real blood black pudding and haggis for the first time, find out if I Vike It!Find out whether Matt could survive a Viking age diet, and what food he'd miss the most, on this episode of Will I Vike It?Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes hereFor Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.ukGet your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shopGet in touch about the show: Email [email protected] FruitPig on:https://www.fruitpig.co.uk/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/fruitpigcompanyInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/fruitpigcompany/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
59:3419/02/2023
Caroline Nicolay From Pario Gallico
This Week I chat to Caroline Nicolay from Pario Gallico about recreating historic food without recipes, while we share some of my food.Find out whether Caroline could survive a Viking age diet, and what food she'd miss the most, on this episode of Will I Vike It?Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes hereFor Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.ukGet your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shopGet in touch about the show: Email [email protected] Pario Gallico on:https://www.pariogallico.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pariogallicoInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/pariogallico/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:06:3105/02/2023
Rebecca from Nodens Coffee
This Week I chat to Rebecca from Nodens Coffee and we talk coffee, sourcing good ethical ingredients, ghosts and obviously share some of my food.Find out whether Ecca could survive a Viking age diet, and what food she'd miss the most, on this episode of Will I Vike It?Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes hereFor Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.ukGet your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shopGet in touch about the show: Email [email protected] Nodens Coffee on:https://www.facebook.com/nodenscoffeeInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/nodenscoffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48:1629/01/2023
Patrick Robinson from The Fog on the Barrow Downs
This Week I chat to Patrick Robinson of the Fog on the Barrow-Downs about Food, Tolkien, & reenactment. This ones a re record over zoom, due to technical issues, but I think we ended up covering more than we did the first time!Find out whether Patrick could survive a Viking age diet, and what food he'd miss the most, on this episode of Will I Vike It?Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes hereFor Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.ukGet your own Merch from my Redbubble store.www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shopGet in touch about the show: Email [email protected] Fog On The Barrow Downs on:https://www.facebook.com/FogontheBarrowDownsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thebarrowfog/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@fogonthebarrow-downs1583 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02:4315/01/2023
Wassail Special With Cranborne Chase Cider
This Week for my Wassail special I chat to Bill Meaden from Cranborne Chase Cider.We discuss cider, apples and wassailing, while eating cake and sampling Bill cider and my Cyser.Find out whether Bill could survive a Viking age diet, and what food he'd miss the most, on this episode of Will I Vike It?Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes hereFor Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.ukGet your own Merch from my Redbubble store.www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shopGet in touch about the show: Email [email protected] Cranborne Chase Cider on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cranbornechaseciderInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/cranborne_chase_cider/Website:https://cranbornechasecider.co.uk/home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
56:2907/01/2023
Andy Stevens from the Ancient Technology Centre
This Week I chat to Andy Stevens from the Ancient Technology Centre while we sample 8 different homebrews from my Eat Like A Halfling! cookbookFind out whether Andy could survive in Middle Earth, and what food he'd miss the most, on this episode of Will I Vike It?Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes hereFor Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.ukGet your own Merch from my Redbubble store.www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shopGet in touch about the show: Email [email protected] the Ancient Technology Centre on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AncientTechnologyCentreInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ancient_technology_centre/Website: https://ancienttechnologycentre.comFind Tales from the Hart on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalesHartFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/talesfromthehartInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthehartstorytellers/Fog On The Barrow Downs:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FogontheBarrowDownsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebarrowfog/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fogonthebarrow-downs1583 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
44:4801/01/2023
Laura 'The Gourmet Goat Farmer' in Avebury
This Week I chat to Laura Corbett at the Gourmet Goat Farm in Avebury.We discuss goats, farming and a little Norse Mythology.We then share some food, some of which Laura has bought along and I eat something I don't vike!Find out whether Laura could survive a Viking age diet, and what food she'd miss the most, on this episode of Will I Vike It?Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes hereFor Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.ukGet your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shopGet in touch about the show: Email [email protected] The Gourmet Goat farmer on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegourmetgoatfarmerInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/gourmetgoatfarmer/Website:https://thegourmetgoatfarmer.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48:2618/12/2022
Penny-Jane Swift from Shaftesbury Abbey
This Week I chat to Penny-Jane Swift from Shaftesbury abbey in Dorset.We discuss the history of the Abbey, who built it, who knocked it down and chat about some interesting historical visitors, including one very famous Viking.We then share some breads and cake that are my take on Alfreds burnt cakes, discuss the story and whether it was stolen from the Vikings.Find out whether Penny could survive a Viking age diet, and what food she'd miss the most, on this episode of Will I Vike It?Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes hereFor Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.ukGet your own Merch from my Redbubble store.www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shopGet in touch about the show: Email [email protected] Shaftesbury Abbey on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShaftesburyAbbeyMuseumGardensInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/shaftesburyabbey/Website:https://www.shaftesburyabbey.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30:0111/12/2022
Ian Thackeray 'The Village Blacksmith'
This Week I chat to Ian 'The Village Blacksmith' about the Mastermyr find and share some food with him that's been cooked on the Mastermyr Grill.Find out whether Ian could survive a Viking age diet, and what food he'd miss the most, on this episode of Will I Vike It?Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes hereFor Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.ukGet your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shopGet in touch about the show: Email [email protected] Ian on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IanThackrayBlacksmithInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_village_blacksmith/website: https://www.villagesmith.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32:0004/12/2022
Jenny Heath from Drakos Dottir
This Week I chat to Jenny Heath from Drakos Dottir and her glamorous assistant Duane ChoppingWe discuss how Jen got started, hand dying using natural materials and then we share some food that can be pre prepared at home to take with you to a reenactment event.Find out whether Jen and Duane could survive a Viking age diet, and what food they'd miss the most, on this episode of Will I Vike It?Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes hereFor Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.ukGet your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shopGet in touch about the show: Email [email protected] Jen on:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drakosdottirInstagram https://www.instagram.com/drakosdottir/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
40:2027/11/2022
Thomas Beynon Timbrell from Heritage Blades
On this Episode I sit down for a chat with Thomas Beynon Timbrell from Heritage Blades (formally Big Beynons Blacksmithing). We share and discuss food, blacksmithing, history and test the best possible uses for the 9th century Anglo Saxon Fork from Sevington, Wiltshire.Find out whether Tom could survive a Viking age diet, and what food he'd miss the most, on this episode of Will I Vike It?Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes hereFor Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.ukGet your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shopGet in touch about the show: Email [email protected] Tom on:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bbblacksmithingInstagram https://www.instagram.com/heritage_blades/Website https://www.heritageblades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
42:4320/11/2022