For anyone who is interested in hearing more about my take on Georgia, I’m delighted to announce that the BBC Radio 4 Food Programme is about to air two programmes about Georgia based on the people in my book. Dan Saladino, the show’s brilliant radio presenter, came to Georgia with me for one week in June and was so bowled over by it that he decided to make two programmes, not just one!

The first show, on Sunday September 3 at 12:30 UK time, will be about the Georgian feasting traditions and the role of the tamada or toastmaster.

The second, one week later, on Sunday September 10th at the same time, is about Georgia’s natural wines made in qvevri.

Both will then be available on BBC iPlayer for an unlimited time.

I hope you’ll tune in and join me in my admiration and excitement about this amazing country!