The Godfather of Spanish cuisine

Afternoons with Helen Farmer

Friday, 5 September 2025 - 1 hour 5 minutes

After training in some of Spain’s best kitchens, Chef José Pizzaro made his mark in London then in the UAE, bringing his cooking to José by Pizarro at the Conrad Abu Dhabi. He joins Helen in studio to discuss his mum’s cooking, his influences, and his gorgeous new cookbook, The Spanish Pantry.

Staying with food, Dr Rania and dietitian Tonie Maria discuss the UK’s plan to ban energy drinks for under-16s, and we find out what this week’s Onam celebrations mean to Dubai’s Keralite community with Sneha May Francis from the ARN News Centre.

Plus, if you’re looking to get out and about in the city, we get the lowdown on events from lunar eclipse gazing to speed friending…

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