So what do I want more of and why?
Last night the wonderful Kate Humble finished her series on spices with her reports on Saffron and Vanilla. In the last two weeks we have brilliant hours with discussions on the production and history of Cloves, Pepper, Cinnamon and Nutmeg. The programmes have been a foody's dream. Kate is quite brilliant, like everyone's favourite older cousin. Her joy at seeing a Vanilla orchid, out of season, was infectious and her ability to enjoy the company of anyone she meets makes for superb viewing. Its programmes like this that make the licence fee worth paying. It's not often that I find myself taking notes in front of the telly.
This week's veggie box arrived today and contained Jerusalem Artichokes (which I love) and Chinese Leaf which I have no idea how to use in the winter.
So my plea to the BBC is that they make more of this series - I need to know about Cumin, Cardamon, Allspice, Ginger, Turmeric, Mustard....