Join Samuel Goldsmith as he welcomes food writer and content creator Dominic Franks, also known as Dom in the Kitchen, for a lively and heart-warming conversation. In this episode, Dominic shares the story behind his new book, “Upside Down Cooking”, and reveals how a viral caramelised shallot and cream cheese tart transformed his career overnight. Discover Dominic’s culinary inspirations growing up in a big Jewish family, the influence of London’s restaurant scene, and how life in rural Lincolnshire has shaped his approach to food. Expect candid confessions about kitchen disasters, the joys of sausage and mash, and the underrated genius of frozen mashed potato. Dominic also opens up about the importance of sharing food with loved ones, his guilty pleasures, and why he believes cooking should be taught in every school. Packed with humour, practical tips, and genuine passion for food, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves to cook and eat. Dominic Franks is a food writer for Lincolnshire Life, is regularly featured on BBC Lincolnshire radio as their food expert, and has been running his blog Dom In The Kitchen since 2010. Dominic has always loved food and draws inspiration from Delia Smith and his mom, as well as his Jewish heritage and London upbringing. His debut cookbook, Upside Down Cooking, is out now. Subscribers to the Good Food app via App Store get access to the show ad-free, and with regular bonus content such as interviews recorded at the good food show. To get started, download the Good Food app today.
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