Food writer, researcher, editor. Founder of @faremagazine, author of The British Cookbook (@phaidonpress Oct ‘22). ben (at) faremag (dot) com
Glasgow, Scotland
Joined April 2009
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Thrilled to share that my first book, The British Cookbook, published by @phaidonpress, is now available for worldwide pre-order (for a Oct ‘22 release) via my bio. 550+ local, regional, & national recipes exploring history, culture, tradition, and change. #thebritishcookbook
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'By digging deep into the food of our small nation, @bmervis has highlighted the variety of flavours we have to offer' says @srotzschthomas in his five star review of The British Cookbook cookbookreview.blog/2023/02/…
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Discover some of our favorite cookbooks of the holiday season on this week’s show. Francis chats with @ChefcdsChris (“Homage”), Cynthia Shanmugalingam (“Rambutan”), @bmervis (“The British Cookbook”), and Pascal Baudar (“Wildcrafted Vinegars”).
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The first postbag edition of the podcast has landed.
This is also the last episode of season 4. A huge thanks to my wonderful guests: @FelicityCloake, @MuseumofKitchen, @SquashedBox, @sjfbilton, @bmervis, @SejalSukhadwala & @britishfood
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My picks of this autumn's best new cook📚with brilliant titles from @FowlMouthsFood @zuzazak @_Poots_ @MarkDiacono @pastagrannies @bmervis Read all about it in this month's @deliciousmag - out now!
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A wonderful article on the just-published tome that is The British Cookbook by @bmervis susanlow.com/post/just-publi…
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Happy publication day to @bmervis and The British Cook Book, published by @phaidonpress today. I helped Ben with many of the recipes inside. Here's a few pages that make me particularly happy to have been involved:
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Please listen, follow, like & subscribe. If you can, please leave a review (though not all platforms allow you to), and tell a friend or two about it, I'd be most grateful.
(pic: Murray Orr)
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***new podcast episode***
Today I talk to Ben Mervis (@bmervis) author of The British Cook Book, published by @phaidonpress. It's a wonderful tome of a book and VERY comprehensive.
It's great episode and I hope you enjoy it:
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We talked about just how one goes about writing a book with 550 recipes, delicacies such as goose blood tart & guga. The importance of women's writing in compiling the book, & the cultural significance of egg & soldiers, amongst several other things.
(📷: Murray Orr)
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LOOK at this splendid tome that just landed on my doormat...The British Cook Book by @bmervis & published by @phaidonpress. So lush, so comprehensive. Amazing.
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What is British food, anyway? Dive deep into the question with Ben Mervis’s (@bmervis) new love letter to recipes from England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland eater.com/23327897/best-new-…
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A wee flash sale from us: for the next 24 hours only, our Tbilisi, Seoul, and Charleston issues aren’t only £5 when you use the code FLASH2020. Feel free to share with anyone who hasn’t gotten the chance to enjoy the magazine yet! faremag.com/shop/
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Last week our editor @bmervis sat down (over Zoom) with @StackMagazines, discussing Antwerp's food scene, our production process, and how Covid-19 has affected life as a food and travel magazine. Listen to the full podcast here: stackmagazines.com/food-drin…
Last week I spoke with Steve from @StackMagazines about our latest issue of @FareMagazine (Antwerp), and how Covid-19 has affected life as a food and travel magazine! Listen here: stackmagazines.com/food-drin…
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We’re delighted to announce our forthcoming seventh issue, Antwerp, shipping later this month. Pre-orders can be made at faremag.com/shop/antwerp
Our newest issue is now out! Grab your copy at faremag.com
Georgia’s capital is a post-Soviet city with bohemian charm, a brusk meeting point for the country’s diverse gastronomic traditions and ancient viticulture. Join us as we explore Tbilisi in Fare: Issue 6! faremag.com/shop/tbilisi
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The new #UofGSoundTracks episode is live! Our special guest @bmervis from @FareMagazine talks food history, researching for #netflix chef's table and working for #noma!🍴🙌 Satisfy your appetite at: bit.ly/BenFoodHistorian
