{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5fe9fdffd1899e0be7fcc36f/61e8a50ea4f1a50012d44c0b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Fresh Banter with Francis Gimblett, author of the Gimblett's Guide to The Best of British Cheese, and Co-Owner of Taste of the Vine, an Interactive Food and Drink Events Business. , ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5fe9fdffd1899e0be7fcc36f/1674480295755-4e1def960127bc9db91457a39de01767.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Fresh Banter with&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/francisgimblett/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Francis Gimblett</a>, Author of <a href=\"https://www.gimblettcheese.co.uk/shop/order/23/8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gimblett's Guide to the Best of British Cheeses</a>, and co Owner of<a href=\"https://www.tasteofthevine.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Taste of the Vine,</a> an interactive food and drink event company.</p><p><br></p><p>Francis and I met in Spring 2021 when I joined one of his monthly Friday evening meet the cheesemaker tasting sessions. I learned so much and loved meeting the cheesemakers. I told other people and very quickly was joined on screen by 10-12 friends each month ....</p><p><br></p><p>My copy of Francis book , <a href=\"https://www.gimblettcheese.co.uk/gimbletts-guide-best-british-cheese\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gimblett's Guide to the Best of British Cheeses </a> has become very well thumbed and through it i have tracked down cheesemakers around the UK and even found a cheesemaking course in Tottenham, London inspired by him.</p><p><br></p><p>He is a great story teller so i know you will enjoy hearing about :</p><ul><li>his journey in food and drink</li><li>people who have inspired or encouraged him</li><li>his French mother's cooking and how that added to his food journey</li><li>how he has for many years, resisted repitition and always desired change, t learn or to reinvent things BUT</li><li>how possibly now after almost 2 years of constant change, he my just be happy for a little more predictability for a while</li><li>we talk about work life balance and partnering in business with his wife</li><li>about the importance of understanding your P&amp;L and planning for your business right from Day 1</li><li>we also get a hint or two about his next taste adventure....</li></ul><p><br></p><p>I cannot wait</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Jane Milton"}