Butter Is Back

The podcast explores the resurgence of butter in modern food culture, questioning its long-held reputation as unhealthy. Felicity Cloake interviews various figures, including butter producers like Geoff Bowles, Donna Williams, and Richard Cloveyer, who share insights into flavored butters, traditional production methods, and the increasing global demand. Nutritional scientist Sarah Berry discusses the latest health research, advising moderation due to butter's potential to raise cholesterol, while acknowledging its desirable taste. The episode also visits the Butter Museum in Cork, Ireland, where director Danielle O'Donovan explains the historical significance of butter, including the tradition of burying it in bogs for preservation and cultural reasons.