Discover the hidden science behind Scotland’s most iconic food and drink with Dr Josh Smalley, 2023 finalist and science communicator, and Edinburgh’s own Peter Sawkins, 2020 winner.

From the blush pink of salmon to the vibrant colours of berries, this show reveals the chemistry behind what we see and taste. Experience the precision of sous vide as salmon is cooked to perfect tenderness, and explore the fascinating science of oats through toasting, brewing, and overnight steeping. Watch tradition come to life with freshly made oatcakes served alongside creamy crowdie cheese. Uncover how whisky develops its rich colour and complex character, then end on a high with a spectacular liquid nitrogen demo—creating silky-smooth oat and raspberry ice cream in seconds.

It’s a lively, delicious journey blending Scottish heritage and food science!

Presented by Josh Smalley and Peter Sawkins