Eat It: Recent Episodes
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Food for thought: recipes, hints and tips, interviews and a market report. It's one of those constants in this fair city; every Sunday at midday tune into the best radio station on earth for Eat It, Triple R's resident food show. No-one really knows quite how many years the show has been on-air, but it's been going long enough for us all to lose track. Each week Cam Smith and Matt Steadman take an hour to discuss every aspect of food and drink, including regular market reports, interviews with chefs and restaurateurs, chats with industry and lobby groups, emptying bottles with wine-makers and writers, answering listeners' questions, the occasional on-air cooking segment, and anything else we deem fit. Sometimes we'll even squeeze in a song or two.
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Cam Smith and Kent congragulate Dan Hunter (and Jules) on being named the Gourmet Traveler Readers Choice Icon of 2023 and for ten years of running his fabulous Birregurra based restaurant, Brae! John at the Vic Market brings us his regular report, and Cam and Kent talk about the effects of climate change on farming with Duncan Buchanan.
Cam Smith and Matt speak about the Radiothon and the educational beginnings of 3RRR! They also discuss the sudden rise in the cost of groceries, foodie radiothon prizes, and dreams about tanks on the Princess Bridge.
Cam Smith is joined by Rachel in the studio.
They then speak to Lance Wiffen from Sea Bounty Muscles.
Cam also speaks to Author Max Allen about Wine and his new book Alternative Reality.
Plus, John at the Queen Vic Market brings us his regular report.
Cam and Matt speak to Modiva's Frank Camorra about their experience dining with Massimo Bottura.
Plus John returns for his regular Queen Vic Market update and Seb Reabun from Another Gin on drinking locally.
Cam Smith speaks to nutritionist Rosemary Stanton about eating well and cheaply during these tough economic times.
He is also joined by Kent Goldsworthy for another I CAN DO THAT! segment.
Plus, Angus Cummings from The Bitters Lab in Fitzroy joins Cam to discuss the world of bitters.
Cam Smith speaks to Dani Valent about #foodiesforyes - about the upcoming referendum for the voice to parliament.
He also talks to Chef Adrian Richardson, owner of La Luna Bistro in Carlton North.
Cam Smith speaks to the Spud Sisters about their history on the farm and the incredible diversity of the almighty potato.
He also talks to Shane Buckley in NSW about growing organic oysters.
Plus, John at the Queen Vic Market brings us his regular report.
Botanical Hotel chef Rabih Yanni talks about his range of heat-and-serve meals; Fermenter Sharon Flynn speaks about her home-made limoncello; and John from the Queen Victorian Market provides a fresh produce update .With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Damien Nieuwesteeg talks about his career path to becoming chef at Melbourne Royal, and what keeps him inspired; and Kate Reid, Founder of Lune in Fitzroy, talks all things croissants and why she's so thrilled to be the author of new book 'Lune: Croissants All Day, All Night' and share with readers and fans her knowledge of croissant making techniques. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Joost Bakker talks about dismantling the Future Food System strucutre at Fed Square and moving it to Heronswood on the Mornington Peninsula; Noah Crowcroft, Executive Chef at Rice Paper Scissors, talks about the City and Fitzroy restaurants he shapes and runs; and John from the Queen Victorian Market provides a fresh produce update. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Miranda Sharp, Founder and Director of Melbourne Farmers Markets, reflects on the history and success of the Melbourne Farmers Markets; Shuki Rosenboim, co-owner and co-founder of Very Good Falafel in Brunswick, discusses his new cookbook Very Good Salads;and John from the Queen Vic Market provides a fresh produce update. With presenter Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Ingredipedia podcast hosts Emily Naismith and Ben Birchall celebrate 50 episodes of their podcast by sharing their favourite ingredients; and Dan Hunter, chef and owner of Brae restaurant, discusses their sustainable methods of farming and eating. With presenters Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy.
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Liz Hamilton from Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, discusses the expansion of the festival to the regions; Sharon Flynn, author and founder of The Fermentary, canvasses the magic of fermentation; and John from the Queen Vic Market provides a fresh produce update. With presenters Cam Smith and Karl Chapman.
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Ella Mitas, chef and author, talks about her new book detailing her culinary experiences in Turkey and Greece; and Duncan Buchanan, winemaker and viticulturist, discusses the recent budburst and what the onset of Spring means for winegrape growers. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Lee Tran Lam, journalist, podcaster, and broadcaster, talks about her new podcast series and unpacks the history of oysters; and Caterina Borsato, award winning chef and restaurateur, and owner of Caterina's Cucina E Bar, discusses her culinary journey and shares some tips for running a successful restaurant. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Shane Buckley, oyster grower and owner of Wapengo Rocks Wild Organic Oysters, discusses organic oyster farming and the best way to prepare an oyster; and John from the Queen Vic Market provides a fresh produce update. With presenters Cam Smith and Panel Beater.
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Michael Harden, Melbourne editor and restaurant critic for Australian Gourmet Traveller, and chefs, authors, and restaurateurs Gerald Diffey (Gerald's Bar) and Andrew McConnell (Gimlet) discuss Gerald's book Beggars Belief: Stories from Gerald’s Bar,and explore what it takes to design and run a successful restaurant; and John from the Queen Vic Market provides a fresh produce update. With presenters Cam Smith and Tim Thorpe.
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Donovan Cooke, restauranter, chef and author, discusses his culinary journey and his new restaurant Ryne; Duncan Buchanan, winemaker and viticulturist, explains the different varieties of champagne; and John from the Queen Vic Market provides a fresh produce update. With presenters Cam Smith and Karl Chapman.
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Restauranter, chef and author Karen Martini talks about her bumper new recipe book ‘COOK’; urban designer Joost Bakker talks about sustainable housing, growing your own food, and the documentary that's been made about him, GREENHOUSE BY JOOST, which is screening at MIFF; and it's time for another round of “What’s That In Your Mouth?!”. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Founder of The Digger’s Club, Clive Blazey, talks about soil health and growing your own vegies; Nick Mahlook, chef and co-owner of Lakes Entrance restaurant Sodafish, talks all things seafood; and John from the Queen Vic Market provides a fresh produce update. With presenters Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy.
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Jess Ho, author of 'Raised By Wolves' chats about their "memoir with bite"; Pavlova Queen Nerida McPherson talks about how she'll be giving away her pav secrets in upcoming pavlova workshops; the team talk about what could be the fastest closure of a restaurant in Melbourne history, and they ask “What’s That In Your Mouth!?” With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman
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Matt Lumalasi from Melbourne Rooftop Honey gives us an update on the Varroa destructor mite; coffee expert and barista judge Justin Metcalf talks about judging barista championships; and John at the Queen Victoria Market provides a produce update. With hosts Cam Smith and Karl Chapman.
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In this special episode, Cam and Matt revisit some classic Eat It conversations, including Sebastian Raeburn talking about the whiskey making process, Guy Grossi chatting about his legendary ‘Cellar Bar Cookbook’, and Adrian from Hidden Souk sharing the wonders of cumin. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Hospitality expert Dani Valant talks about the economic health of the hospo industry and shares her tips on places she's been loving to eat right now; Mark and Victoria Briggs from new Paynesville restaurant Sardine talk about their ambitions for their restaurant; and John gives us a produce report from his home. With presenters Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy.
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Matt Lumalasi from Melbourne Rooftop Honey tells us about the terrorising Varroa Destructor Mite affecting the survival of bees; John Ford from Unearthed Mushroom Co. explains mycology, and Paul Kasten from Deep End Pizza let’s us know the subtle differences of pizzas from around the world. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Giorgio Linguanti, founder of 'That's Amore Cheese' in Thomastown, talks about the ways in which Melbournians experience Italian cheeses has changed; Luke McMenemy-Collins, Head Chef at 'Sodafish' restaurant in Lakes Entrance, talks about what he's up to; and JonJo McEvoy, Director of Fin Wines in Dixons Creek, explains the unusual ways they do wine. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman
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Caterina Borsato from Caterina's Cucina E Bar talks about how to cook and eat polenta and how to marinate and cook venison; winemaker Duncan Buchanan chats about automation in wine; nutritionist Rosemary Stanton lets us know how to eat nutritiously and cheaply; and Cam and Matt have an exchance on finding Zen while making Minestrone. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Chef, baker and author Jo Barrett talks about what she'll be doing as guest chef at Dark Mofo, her recent work with Joost Bakker on Future Food Systems, what she's currently cooking and eating; John at the Queen Vic Market gives us a produce report; and Cam goes to Casa Nata in Thornbury, catching up with owners Nelson and Ruben, to eat the best Portuguese tarts he’s ever had. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Legendary food writer Stephanie Alexander talks about the major film adaptation of 'The Tuscan Cookbook' (which she and Maggie Beer wrote over 20 years ago); John provides a market produce update from Queen Vic Market; and Aleksis, Executive Chef from Matilda 159 Domain, lets us know what's cooking - and also what to do with truffles. With presenters Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy.
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Pat Nourse from Melbourne Food and Wine Festival talks about being a new Melbournian and the trade workshops and tastings that he’s running; Duncan Gibson, co-owner of Hop Nation Brewery, has a chat about the Australian International Beer Awards, and we check in with John for a produce report from the Queen Vic Market. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman
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Hanna Assafiri, founder of Melbourne's iconic Moroccan Soup Kitchen, talks about pandemic pivots and her future plans; and the Good Food Guide is back, with co-editor Roslyn Grundy explaining how they will be reviewing restaurants in a post-covid world. With presenters Cam Smith and Tim Thorpe,
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Writer and ex-food critic Gemima Cody lets us know about the upcoming Heritage Harvest Festival at Sovereign Hill; and Eat It regular we John at the Queen Vic Market provides a produce update; and Mornington Peninsula winemaker Duncan Buchananan gives a scintillating update on this year's vintage. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Catherine Hutchins and Aniyo Rahebi, co-founders of Good Edi edible takeaway coffee cup tell us about how their invention is going; John gives us a produce update from the Queen Vic Markets; and presenters Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy discuss the underappreciated Japanese pancake dish, okonomiyaki.
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RMIT Professor Benu Adhikari tells us about emerging food technologies like the rise of plant proteins and 4D printing food; and uthor I Wayan Kresna Yasa talks about his new book 'Paon: Real Balinese Cooking' out via Hardie Grant. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Mushroom expert Cam Russel talks about what to look for this mushroom season, and the potential dangers of foraging; John from the Queen Vic Market gives us a produce report (from his couch at home!); and wine educator Dan Sims has a chat about Pinot Palooza 2022. With presenters Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy.
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Food writer and photographer Emiko Davies talks about her new book 'Cinnamon and Salt: Cicchetti in Venice' and wine lover-expert Duncan Buchanan has a chat about low alcohol wines and let's us know how this year’s vintage is shaping up; then a discussion about Melbourne institution Gopals takes place. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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With presenter Cam Smith galavanting about the Melbourne International Food and Wine Festival, we thought we'd revisit some classic 'Eat It' interviews: Chef Alberto Fava of Tipo 00 tells us how to match pasta and sauce; Ceramicist Sam Gordon from Robert Gordon Ceramics reveals how plates affect your dining experience; and Raymond Capaldi from Wonder Pies let’s us know what makes a great pie.
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Cam sits down for a big chat with Matt Wilkinson about his new role as Culinary Consultant at Montalto, and we check in with John at the Queen Vic Market for a fresh produce update. With presenters Cam Smith and Karl Chapman.
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Coffee legend from the Genovese coffee empire, Ray Genovese, stops by for a chat about coffee culture, and coffee prices; and food critics and hospitality expert Dani Valent lets us know about her fundraiser to help flood victims. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Lauren Stephens from Long Prawn has a chat about shuck structures and biomimicry; we check in with Duncan Buchanan to see how the recent weather is affecting vintage 2021; and John from the Queen Vic Market provides a produce update. With presenters Cam Smith and Ken Goldsworthy.
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Clive Larkman of Renaissance Herbs talks about his upcoming chilly festival, David Vitale of Starward has a chat about his brand new whiskey, and we check in with Wine Correspondent Duncan Bucannon about how this wild weather is affecting this years vintage, with presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman
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Jo Barratt talks about judging the Bocuse d'Or, we get another market report from John, and the Queen of Prosecco Melissa Brower lets us know about the prosecco festival happening this year, with presenters Cam Smith and Karl Chapman
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CEO of Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Anthea Loucas Bosha tells us all about what to expect with the Festival in a few weeks time; biodegradable cling wrap inventor Jordy Kay has a chat about Great Australian Wrap; and chef and restauranter Shannon Martinez gives us an update on the new Smith and Daughters location. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Vietnamese food expert Jerry Mai stops by for a chat; John from the Queen Vic Markets gives us a produce report; and legendary restaurant critic Gemima Cody tells us about hanging up her typewriter and making a tree-change, but not before handing a recently opened restaurant a hat. With presenters Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy.
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Caterina Borsato from Caterina’s Cucina Bar talks about what workers returning to their offices means for her business; John from the Queen Vic Market gives us our first market report of 2022. Then, Sharon Flynn from The Fermentary talks about all things microbes. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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In the final Eat It for 2021, Cam offers some Christmas gift ideas; then, chef and former Triple R presenter Anothony Telford chats about his new book The Kitchen Think. And Cam speaks to John from the Queen Vic Market for a produce update, followed by master distiller Sebastian Raeburn providing recipes for a Xmas drink. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman
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Nutritionist Rosemary Stanton discusses the new National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) guidelines; Cam speaks to John at the Queen Vic Market for a fresh produce update; and Chef Tom Sarafian talks about hummus and toum and what an Armenian-Egyptian xmas spread looks like. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Katya Wachtel, Editorial Director of Broadsheet, talks about putting together the new Pan Macmillan book 'Home Made: Cooking at Home with Melbourne’s Best Chefs, Cooks and Restaurants'; Mushroom forager and grower John Ford tells us all about his passion for mushrooms; and Seb Costello, head judge of the Australian Distillery Awards, provides details of the winners of their recent awards night. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Chris Moore from Sailor’s Grave Brewing lets us know what’s going on in the world of interesting beers; John from the Queen Vic Market provides a mammoth produce report; and Chef Joe Vargetto of Mister Bianco explains his new collaboration with Maurice Terzini. With presenters Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy.
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Hospitality expert Dani Valent talks about recipients of Melbourne Food and Wine Festival’s Legends awards; recently crowned Sustainability Champion Joost Bakker talks about Future Food Systems, and Justin Metcalf spills the beans about coffee. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Matt Preston has a chat about his new book 'World or Flavour', Michael Bascetta from Worksmith talks about his new initiative that will help out small hospitality businesses; and we hear all about a life-saving sandwich and how to get our hands on one. With presenters Cam Smith and Karl Chapman.
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Duncan Buchanan from Mornington Winery Group let’s us know what’s happening in the world of Australian wine, and the legendary Stephanie Alexander talks about the Kitchen Garden Foundation celebrating 20 years teaching kids culinary lessons. Plus: John at the Queen Vic Market gives a produce report. And! It's "What's In Your Mouth?" time once again. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Roslyn Grundy from the Good Food Guide explains how the hospitality industry is opening back up, Andrew Fitzgerald from The Gospel talks Rye Whiskey and its history, and for the first time in months Cam speaks to John in person at the Queen Vic Market. With presenters Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy
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Food systems consultant Vanessa Clarkson highlights the damage caused by ultra processed foods: John from the Queen Victoria Market gives a spring produce report; Australian Distilled Spirits Awards head judge Seb Costello lets us know what makes a great spirit; and presenter Cam Smith gives his co-host Matt Steadman a surprise gift.
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Maria Tsihlakis from The Essential Ingredient talks saying goodbye to 2 decades of running 'The Essential Ingredient'; Ben Shewry speaks about the future of Attica; and the world’s best porridge maker is crowned! With presenters Cam Smith and Karl Chapman.
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Seafood legend and chef Nick Mahlook talks about the array of delights in cooking and eating fish, Scott McKinnon from Wolf of the Willows Brewery explores India Pale Ale and how to spot a real, independent craft beer: and we find out “What’s In Your Mouth?!" With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Food and hospitality expert Dani Valent discusses Friday Pie-day and the practicalities of vaccine passports for hospo venues; Matt and Vanessa from Rooftop Honey have a chat about inner city beekeeping; and John is back for a Queen VIc Market produce report. With presenters Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy.
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The great Tony Tan explains the fantastic history of mooncakes; and Leigh Hudson from Chef’s Armoury joins the show to talk about sake. Plus it's time, once again, to play, 'What's In Your Mouth!' With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Victor Liong, owner and head chef at Lee Ho Fook, talks us through making a perfect dumpling; John at the Vic Market provides a produce update; and non-alcoholic drinks are explored, with Aaron Trotman, founder of NON, who create and sell high-end non-alcoholic drinks. With presenters Cam Smith and Karl Chapman.
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Joshua Gilbert, Worimi man, gastronomer, farmer and academic, chats about about Indigenous food systems; Lance Wiffen tells us about mussel farming, and John from the Queen Victoria Market provides a produce update. With presenters Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy
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Hospitality expert Dani Valent is back to talk about “The Situation”; John from the Vic Market gives a market produce update; and wine-maker Duncan Buchanan talks about how Australia’s 2021 vintage is turning out surprisingly well. Plus: it's time once again for another round of “What’s In Your Mouth?!” With presenters Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy.
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Drink experts Dervilla McGowan and Sebastian Reaburn from talks about the Prohibition Era and the unique cocktails it birthed; and CEO of The Diggers Club, Tim Sansom, spills some gardening secrets. Plus: it's time once again for “What’s In Your Mouth?!”With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Nutritionist Glenn Cardwell explains the magic of mushrooms; John from the Vic Market gives a produce update, and Sebastian Reaburn shares his top five cocktails of all time! With presenters Cam Smith and Karl Chapman.
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Food writer and hospitality expert Dani Valant chats about assistance from the government for hospitality workers who have lost work due to Lockdown 5.0; John from the Queen Vic Market gives a produce update; a discussion about good, bad and ugly kitchen appliances, plus another round of 'What's In Your Mouth!' With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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'What’s In Your Mouth?' is back for another spin; indispensable kitchen gadgets are explored with Mohammed from Chef's Hat, and Nicky Reimer, Head Chef of Bellota Wine Bar, prepares a sardine dish live and in-situ! With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Alex the French Food Guy" talks to Cam about the success of his online channel, the approach he takes to cooking, and why he's so passionate about food; and John from the Vic Market provides a produce update. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Lord Mayor Sally Capp talks about reinvigorating Melbourne; Beechworth Honey owner Jodie Goldsworthy talks all things honey, and drinks expert Duncan Buchanan talks about wine. With presenters Cam Smith and Fiona Brook.
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Hospitality expert Dani Valent talks about how lockdown has affected hospitality, and Chris Moore from Sailors Grave brewery is on the line to talk about his event at Ocean Grange Homestead, and John at the Vic Market gives a produce update. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Chef Tony Tan calls in from Trentham and talks about how the storms have impacted his business; and chef Shannon Martinez from Smith and Daughters drops by to talk about her new restaurant. With presenters Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy.
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John at the Queen Vic Markets talks about how recent storms in Victoria have affected prices and availability, Nigels Wood aka "The Truffle Man '' stops by for a chat, and legendary restaurateur John Flower talks about his life in and around hospitality. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Freshly vaccinated presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman chat to hospitality expert Dani Valent about the state of the hospitality industry during lockdown; Chef-owner of Brae, Dun Hunter, stops by to talk about how Brae is going; and an old piece of audio from Max Crawdaddy is revisited.
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A conversation about a food project involving residents of North Melbourne public housing who are releasing a cookbook; John from the Queen Victoria Market provides a produce update; and beer judge Tina Panoutsos, talks about winners at the Australian beer awards. With presenters Cam Smith and Karl Chapman.
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Misha Trop talks about his fundraiser for India's COVID relief; Stepheno de Pieri chats about his new series, and drinks expert Sebastian Raeburn stops by to talk all things whiskey! With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Adam from the East Gippsland Winter Festival chats about events to look forward to; John provides a Vic Market produce update; and Rosa Mitchell of Rosa’s Canteen discusses some of her favourite cold weather recipes. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Pam Mawson from the Country Women’s Association discusses the new book 'From Our Kitchen to Yours'; John from the Vic Market provides a produce update; and Program Manager of Good Beer Week, Luke Robertson, chats about upcoming GBW events. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Climate scientist Lynette Bettio discusses the impacts of climate change on food production; Joost Bakker and Jo Barrett from The Greenhouse explore creating a complete food system in the centre of Melbourne; and Chef Josh Fry from Poodle talks about some his favourite throw-back meals. With presenters Cam Smith and Karl Chapman.
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The National Assistant Secretary of the Transport Workers Union, Nick McIntosh, discusses how a new reclassification trial will hopefully improve food delivery driver pay and conditions; John from the Queen Victoria Market provides a fresh produce update; and beer expert Tina Panoutsos runs through the process of beer judging. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Restauranter Michael Bascetta of Worksmith discusses how the end of Jobkeeper will affect Melbourne restaurants; John provides a market produce update; and Shaun Byrne of Maidenii discusses Australian vermouth. With presenters Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy.
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In this Easter Sunday’s ‘freezer episode’ we return to some great Eat It moments from times past; chef Gabriel Gaté gives us his take on some classic desserts; Chef Victor Leung of Lee Ho Fook discusses the Melbourne food scene and runs through some of his signature dishes; and a young Sebastian Reaborn mixes a corpse reviver and provides a detailed history of London gin. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Chef Phillipa Sibley of ACMI’s flagship restaurant Hero fills us in on one of her favourite one-pot-wonders; food-writer Alice Zaslavsky discusses her new family-friendly cooking classes; and wine expert Duncan Buchanon returns to give more details on how the northern floods will impact food and wine production. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Carlo Grossi of Grossi Florentino discusses his new book 'The Ombra: Recipes From the Salumi Bar'; Ben Kraus of Bridge Road Brewers runs through the brewing process behind some of the fresh-hop beers that can be sampled at the upcoming High Country Hop festival; and wine expert Duncan Buchanan talks us through how the current floods NSW might effect wine production this year. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Eat It regular John from the Vic Market discusses the passing of his father Joe, paying tribute to his life and work; Chef Caterina Borsato talks about coping with the staff shortage in the Victorian hospitality industry; and wine-maker Adam Foster discusses how the slow ripening season could impact this year’s vintage. With presenters Cam Smith and Karl Chapman.
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Writer and hospitality expert Dani Valent spotlights some of the women who have been doing incredible things for the restaurant industry in Victoria; Chef Matt McConnell of Bar Lourinhã provides a seasonal market update; and Matt Lumalasi from Melbourne City Rooftop Honey discusses how La Niña has affected the nectar season in Victoria. With presenters Cam Smith and Renae Paradise.
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Cam runs through the art of sourdough baking; John provides a Vic Market produce update; Stephen Lawrence of Brunswick Aces discusses their approach to making non-alcoholic beverages, and starting Australia's first no-alcohol bar. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Business expert Gina Ezard talks about how the economic climate in Melbourne could affect those starting a hospitality business; Nicky Riemer of Bellota Wine Bar reports on some great produce finds at the market; and Duncan Buchanan discusses the effect that the weather has on the process of winemaking. With presenters Cam Smith and Karl Chapman.
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Dr. Rosemary Stanton discusses how portion sizes can affect the health impacts of orange juice consumption; John provides a Vic Market produce update; and Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Creative Director Pat Nourse discusses what's in store for the MFWF this year. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Good-Edi founders Catherine Hutchins and Aniyo Rahebi discuss how they designed and prototyped their edible coffee cups; John provides a Vic Market produce update; and wine expert Duncan Buchanan discusses the "veraison stage" of grape growing. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Chef Analiese Gregory chats about the distinct ingredients of rural Tasmania, now featured in her new book 'How Wild Things Are'; and Union Electric Bar’s Huw Griffiths talks about the intriguing qualities of high ester rums, alongside the mysterious origins of the Mai Tai. With presenters Cam Smith and Renae Paradise.
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Ben Shewry acquaints us with Attica Summer Camp, his new countryside dining experience; and Sebastian Raeburn of Anther Gin discusses the history of the botanical beverage. With presenters Cam Smith and Renae Paradise.
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Pavlova queen Nerida Conway discusses how the dessert is bringing joy into people’s lives during the pandemic; John provides a market update; and Duncan Buchanan recounts a great bottle of wine he shared with friends a decade ago. With presenters Cam Smith and Renae Paradise.
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Jerry Mai of Pho Nom chats with us over the BBQ; Cameron Russell takes a break from working the pans to fill us in on upcoming mushroom seasons; and we deep-dive into the history of the panettone. With presenters Cam Smith and Renae Paradise.
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We return to the beach shack; John weighs in on sprucing up cheap whisky and making cavatelli; and Caterina Borsato of Caterina’s Cucina E Bar talks us through the challenges faced by restauranteurs in 2020. With presenters Cam Smith and Renae Paradise.
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In this special post-Christmas lunch episode, we’re transported to a summer beach shack where we discuss the best approach to Christmas leftovers with Sebastian Reaburn of Anther Gin. With presenters Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy.
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Ben Shewry discusses setting up a restaurant in the countryside; John gives a market update; Sebastian Reaburn discusses his favourite summer cocktails. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Tara Bishop of the Langham Hotel discusses the unique challenges faced by hotels this year; John fills us in on how weather in the northern states will affect market prices in Victoria; Ron Davis of Glou introduces us to the sustainable methods he is using in his new wine dispensary. With presenters Cam Smith and Josephine.
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Shane Buckley from Wapengo Oysters chats about his difficult year, and how best to serve natural oysters; Sarah Guthrie from Grampians Estate Winery talks about winemaking during 2020; and drinks expert Duncan Buchanan explores the current Chinese import restrictions. With presenters Cam Smith and Karl Chapman.
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Leigh Hudson from 'Chef's Armory' talks us through the art of sharpening knives properly; John provides an update on seasonal produce from the Queen Vic Market, including some giant savoy cabbages; and Lord Mayor Sally Capp talks about how Melbourne’s hospitality industry can move forward post-lockdown. With presenters Cam Smith and Karl Chapman.
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Joost Bakker, hospitality entrepreneur talks about his new Greenhouse residence at Fed Square’s River Terrace which will be inhabited by Matt Stone and Jo Barrett, formerly of Oakridge Restaurant; John from Queen Vic Market gives a market report and discusses whether to wash or not to wash your vegetables; and Justin "Digga" Calverley leaps over from his regular slot on Breakfasters to chat about pumpkins. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Two legendary chefs: Firstly, Stephanie Alexander discusses her Kitchen Foundation's ever-expanding school programmes and encouragement of young talent; and Joseph Vargetto talks about his new cookbook Siciliano: Contemporary Sicilian. With your hosts Cam Smith and Josephine Smart.
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Caterina Borsato of Caterina's Cucina joins us, celebrating 25 years in the world, and reflecting on her grandmother's cooking practices and bacalao technique. It’s an in-person market report as Cam is back in the Queen Vic Market to check in with John, discussing their love of tomatoes; and distiller Sebastian Reaburn chats about bright coloured liquors and cocktails. With your hosts Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Vegan chef and Smith and Daughters creative brain Shannon Martinez discusses her new cookbook 'Vegan With Bite, (Because Taste Matters)'. Shannon's books is written for everyone and aims to make vegan cooking simple and easy. Food writer Dani Valent runs through Premier Daniel Andrews recent announcements for the hospitality industry; and John from the Queen Victoria Market joins us for a market report, and praises eggplants and mangos. With your hosts Cam Smith and Karl Chapman.
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Cam instructs us how to make a good French toast; Hilary McNevin, food writer for Turnip Media, discusses #hospohour, a campaign supporting your locals and cheering them on; and Chris Moore from Sailors Grave Brewing joins us for a Gippsland update. With your hosts Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Description: Paula Gomez from Lentil As Anything talks about their fundraising campaign; John from Queen Vic Market reveals his Italian BBQ skills and tells us about the beauty of broad beans; and drinks expert Duncan Buchanan discusses bud bursts, and celebrates Vodka Day. With hosts Cam Smith and Josephine Smart.
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We revisit an interview and live tasting with Melissa Brauer the ‘Prosecco queen’ discussing the wonders of the bubbly beverage; John from Queen Victoria Market informs us of his favourite way to cook carrots and pick of the market with parsley, asparagus and capsicums. With your hosts Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Worksmith CEO Michael Bascetta discusses navigating rent negotiations in the hospitality industry and the ramifications of Job Keeper decreasing; John joins us for a Queen Vic market report with red cabbage, carrots and peas as picks of the market; and Marcus White, Professor of Urban Design at Swinburne Technology, chats about how outdoor dining can aid in the comeback of Melbourne after stage 4 restrictions ease. With presenters Cam Smith and Panel Beater.
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Chef Shannon Martinez of Smith and Daughters joins us to discuss her changing taste buds after being diagnosed with breast cancer and writing her new book Cooking with Chemo for You and Your Squad. John from Queen Victoria Market gives us the market report, and says that asparagus is currently wider than the hand, and artichokes and broad beans are thriving. And cocktail connoisseur Sebastian Reaburn tells us all about Negroni Week, why it's been pushed back, and negronis for charity. With your hosts Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Dumplings and sourdough have taken the top two spots with lockdown cooking. Jo Barrett, Co-executive Chef of Oakridge, says that “Sourdough is an expression of yourself” giving us tips and tricks for a successful sourdough journey; and Chef Tony Tan discusses the wonders of dumplings and recommends starting with Siu Mai. With presenters Cam Smith and Karl Chapman.
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Photographer Kate Shanasy provides tips on how to take better food photos with your phone, and she critiques Cam's tuna salad from his Instagram; John from Queen Vic Market gives a market report and says tomatoes and pumpkins are currently top picks; and Cam explores fave old brands on supermarket shelves, going right back to 1742. With presenters Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy
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Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Creative Director Pat Nourse sings the praises of Cam on his Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Legends Hall of Fame award, and chats about the other well deserved winners; Nutritionist Rosemary Stanton praises legume basics and how to keep an eye on nutrition in lockdown; Home economist Jane Grylls talks about food science for kids - with the magic of oil and water. With your hosts Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Hosts Cam and Kent kick it off with a live drink tasting on air. With its "old-timey label" (as described by Kent) our hosts taste 'Bushells Coffee and Chicory Essence' - a product Cam had always walked past yet never tried; And it’s a verde-themed show-and-tell with John from Queen Victoria Market talking fave pizza toppings; Then writer and drinks connoisseur Max Allen discusses his new book 'Intoxicating: Ten Drinks that Shaped Australia' - bringing you a slice of Australian history, exploring fermented drinks and early drinking culture during colonisation. With presenters Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy.
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We’re going regional - from Daylesford to Orbost. Alla Wolf-Tasker from the Lake House in Daylesford discusses her forever ‘working project’ that is the Lake House and how it’s a pivotal part of the region; and Chris Moore from Sailors Grave Brewery in Orbost chats about inspiring and unusual flavour combos in brewing, and how people have embraced their popular oyster stout. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Movida's Frank Camorra discusses tips and tricks on how to make a real paella, with the right rice and zero chorizo; John from Queen Victoria Market gives a market report and reveals some facts about the Granny Smith Apple; Home economist Jane Grylls chats about getting kids in the kitchen, and what age they should start wielding kitchen tools. With presenters Cam Smith and Karl Chapman.
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Freelance writer Dani Valent joins us discussing the plight of the temporary visa holders and how they are still falling through the cracks; Dan Sims, large event-maker extraordinaire, creator or Pinot Palooza and the Mould Cheese Festival, explains how they are brainstorming wine events online and the creation of their cheese box subscription helping Aussie cheese producers; and Adam Foster, chef turned sommelier and winemaker joins us for a catch-up and regales us with his six degrees of separation from Nirvana and Iggy Pop. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Chef Nick Mahlook from the Atlantic discusses some up and coming changes in his life; John from the Queen Victoria Market shares his stuffing recipe, the joys of sausage-making season, and his disdain for fennel; and Winemaker Duncan Buchanan chats about the creation of wine, the love you need for it, and the personalities that go along with it. With hosts Cam Smith and Josephine Smart.
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Brrrr! It’s getting chilly! Hermann Schafellner, Chef at the Casey Research Station in Antarctica talks about the term ‘slushy’ and how human relationships work in Antarctica. He chats about his cooking facilities, and how comfort food reigns supreme in the cold; Gary Cooper, pioneer of the kitchen garden concept, discusses his bakery Proserpina Bakehouse in Mt Dandenong, and we learn the difference between a cookie and a biscuit, and how his business manages to get through 55kg of lemon curd a week. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Caterina Borsato of Caterina's Cucina e Bar joins us for a catch up on how her business is going; John from Queen Vic Market talks about in-season produce to get hold of for winter meals; and Jo Barrett, Co-Executive Chef of Oakridge Restaurant, chats about her classical cooking training in Canada, and how you need to learn the rules of cooking before you break them. With presenters Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy.
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Shane Delia, Chef and owner of Maha restaurant, talks about his newly launched premium food app ‘Providoor', which is created to support the restaurant industry and connect with customers more; Lindell Moore discusses how to bring some love and support back to the stunning East Gippsland region post-COVID and bushfire season; and filled with determination, humour and positivity, Attica’s Ben Shewry discusses the highs and lows of business during the pandemic - and the need to be versatile. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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Dan Hunter, chef and owner of renowned farm and restaurant Brae, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation ahead of the much-anticipated reopening of his internationally celebrated dining room later this month. At the Queen Victoria Market, John extols the virtues of Chinese garlic, cavolo nero and washed potatoes to name but three. And we catch up with our resident wine expert Duncan Buchanan. With presenters Cam Smith and Karl Chapman.
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Jack Hawkins from Worksmith talks about the 'Tipjar' initiative for Melbourne’s hospitality industry. And we go truffle mad with Nigel Wood from Truffle Paddock, learning about friends of the truffle and how to use these magical delicacies to our advantage. Then John from the Vic Market gives insight into seasonal vegetables, and Chef Philippa Sibley discusses the reopening of The European and educates us how to make the most scrumptious (and healthy) green salad. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
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The Food and Wine Festival is heading online, and FAWF Creative Director Pat Nourse talks about the nifty ways restaurants are coming to us in our homes; Freelance food writer Dani Valent discusses the crucial role of Temp Visa workers in the restaurant industry and the red-tape barriers they face; Scott McKinnon of Wolf And The Willows Brewery discusses cooking with beer; and Iain Ling of The Hotel Lincoln, talks about home-delivered meals. With presenters Cam Smith and Josephine Smart.
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Joseph Vargetto of Melbourne's Mister Bianco restaurant transports us to Sicily and talks about the magic of Sicilian cooking; Restaurant industry consultant Tony Eldred discusses the impacts of COVID on the sector, and the pros and cons of Victoria's June "soft opening" for restaurants; And what is the difference between a swede and a turnip? John at the Queen Vic market educates us. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.
Guests galore pay tribute to the late, great, much-loved Vernon Chalker, founder of Gin Palace. Featuring Miss Pearl from Madame Brussels, Gerald Diffey from Geralds Bar, and Sebastian Reaburn and Ben Luzz from Gin Palace. Martinis are prepared, toasts are made, and not a dry eye in the house. Also on the show is Aaron Turner, Chef turned writer, discussing his book The Hot Chicken Project, with tips on perfecting southern fried chicken. With presenters Cam Smith and Panel Beater.
Amongst the Covid chaos we spoke to Melbourne Food & Wine Festival's Pat Nourse, caught up with John at the market, and spoke to Jane Grylls about quarantined Mother's Day options.
Food writer Dani Valent gives her tips for cooking duck; Shannon Martinez of Smith and Daughters chats about how they are fighting the fight with the pandemic, and the success of their deli; Executive Chef of The Atlantic Restaurant Nick Mahlook schools Cam on how to cook the perfect dory fillet and chats all things seafood. With presenters Cam Smith and Josephine Smart.
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We spoke about some of our recent isolation food experiments and deliveries, chatted to Bellota Wine Bar's chef Nicky Reimer about the crazy industry changes, and talked gnocci with Russell Bald.
Caterina Borsato of Caterina's Cucina e Bar discusses the wonders of Italian rituals over Easter; John from the Queen Vic Market gives a special Easter Sunday market report with insights into his family Easter celebrations, and discusses the importance of the Markets and the connection with the customer; and Sebastian Reaburn from Anther Spirits chats about enjoying gin during lockdown, and the secret to making tasty homemade punch. With presenters Cam Smith and Karl Chapman.
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Food writer and author Michael Harden joined us to talk restaurant take-away, John gave us an update from the market, and Prossimo Wine’s Duncan Buchanan gave us an update on the 2020 vintage.
This was probably the most dramatic week in the history of hospitality in Australia... to try and make sense of it all we spoke to Broadsheet's Editorial Director Katya Wachtel, Worksmith CEO Michael Bascetta, and caught up with John at the market.
We had an extended chat about the Covid-19 impacts on the restaurant industry, spoke to Bar Lourinha's Matt McConnell about the early mushroom season, caught up with John at the Queen Vic Market, and heard a couple of relaxing cocktail suggestions from Fever Tree's Trish Brew.
We spoke to John at the Queen Vic Market, our old 3RRR buddy Digger dropped in to the studio to talk about our transition into Autumn, and wine maker Duncan Buchanan spoke about the effects of our summer of bushfires on this year's grape season.
Bellota Wine Bar's Nicky Reimer joined us to talk about what she's been cooking over summer, finally caught up with John at the QVM for the first time in 2020, and checked in with Chris Moore from Sailor's Grave Brewing about his eventful summer in Orbost.
Today we spoke to Blaze Aid Vice President Christine Male about their efforts trying to assist fire affected farmers, we spoke to restaurateur Jesse Gurner about the industry's Feb Fire Fund, and we chatted about Dining Room Tales with Zan Coleman.
Our last show for 2019! We caught up with John at the market, talked about the impacts of climate change on the wine industry with Max Allen, and mixed a fruity cocktail with Seb Reaburn.
Today we had a rather rowdy show looking at some of the food trends in 2019 with writers Hilary McNevin and Michael Harden, and enjoyed a mixed drink with Union Electric's Huw Griffiths.
Hear from Pastuso Peruvian Restaurant's Alessandro Sarajevo, John from the Vic Market, and Duncan Buchanan
Today we spoke to Mason's of Bendigo's Sonia Anthony, Lee Ho Fook's Victor Liong, and Huxtaburger's Daniel Wilson.
Today we spoke to Tony Eldred about how a good restaurant can be affected by bad acoustics, had a market report from John, and chatted to Sea Bounty Mussels' Lance Wiffen about how best to prepare and cook his favourite mollusc.
Today we spoke to Deakin University's Professor Russell Keast about what we know - and what we don't know - about the way our mouths perceive texture in food. PLUS we had a market report from John, and talked to Beechworth Honey's Jodie Goldsworthy about life with the hives.
Today we spoke about the ongoing industry issue around staff underpayment (AKA wage theft), had a chat to Brae's chef and owner Dan Hunter about his recent Good Food Guide Restaurant of the Year win, and discussed saison and porter with Scott McKinnon from Wolf of the Willows brewery.
Today we spoke to Australia's Fisheries Research & Development Corporation's Crispian Ashby about their new app "SAFS", caught up with John at the QVM, and chatted about the 40th anniversary edition of the Good Food Guide with Roslyn Grundy.
Today we spoke to Sustainability Victoria's CEO Karl Muller about the new laws around disposal of e-waste, caught up with John at the Queen Vic Market, and chatted to one of Melbourne's leading restaurant proprietors Caterina Borsato.
On today's show we talked about the latest articles on red meat consumption with Rosemary Stanton, and caught up with Arbory Bar's Nick Bennett.
Today we spoke to food writer Dani Valent, caught up with John at the market, and talked Teeling Whiskey with Martin Lynch.
Today we spoke to Maker & Monger's Anthony Femnia about sourcing Comte cheese from France, Baker Bleu's Mike Russell spoke about his journey into baking, and Jamsheed winemaker Gary Mills spoke about his approach to winemaking.
Today we spoke to Melbourne super-chef Andrew McConnell, had a market report with John, and paired some riesling with a leek tart with winemaker Duncan Buchanan.
Today we spoke to Dr Renae Beale from the Royal Society of Victoria about the upcoming Extra-Sensory event at Parliament House, chatted about Ethiopian cuisine with Saba Alamayoh, and talked about the new-wave of Italian restaurants in Melbourne with food writer Michael Harden.
We spoke to industry veteran Tony Eldridge about the industry's wage-theft problems, and also chatted to Pat Nourse about his role in the San Pel Top 50 list and how he thinks the Roman's have RUINED coffee.
Today we spoke to Simon Blancher about his upcoming food event underneath Fed Square, Bellota Wine Bar's Nicky Reimer told us what she's cooking to stay warm in winter, and Shaun Byrne talked us through his new book All Day Cocktails.
Today we spoke to Dr Gie Liem about the upcoming Science Week "Extrasensory" event at Parliament House, caught up with John at the market, and talked Australian spirits with Union Electric's Huw Griffith.
Today we spoke to Dr Rosemary Stanton about the emergence of the food star rating system back into the news, we had a market report from John at the Queen Victoria Market, and enjoyed some cheese and cannoli with Giorgio Linguanti from That's Amore Cheese.
Two legends of the Melbourne hospitality scene joined us in-studio today, Matteo Pignatelli from North Fitzroy’s Matteos Restaurant and Gail Donovan from St Kilda’s Donovans. PLUS we talked all things Campari with their Brand Ambassador Luca Baioni.
Today's show was all about the Queen Vic Market! We had a market update from John, a preview of next week's truffle festival at the QVM, and also spoke to Julie Boening about the 69-year history of the American Doughnut Kitchen vans.
Today we were joined by The Stokehouse's Ollie Hansford, Mamasita's Nick Peters & Martin Zozaya, as well as Byron Bay Cooking School's Sam Gowing.
It's mushroom season! And we had a chat to Bar Lourinha's Matt McConnell about what he was able to find on a forest floor this Sunday morning. We also spoke to Matt Wilkinson about his new role at Four Pillars Gin, as well as covering off Cam's most recent recipe mistake... store-bought stock!
Today we spoke to Annam's Jerry Mai about her new book Street Food Vietnam, chatted to super-chef Donovan Cooke about his upcoming collaboration with the Gin Palace, and we discussed home made raspberry wine with Diego Capalani.
Today we caught up with John at the Vic Market, food writer and Melbourne Food & Wine Festival's Pat Nourse, and chef at The Atlantic Nick Mahlook.
Today we spoke to Burch & Purchese's Darren Purchese about his new book "Chefs Eat Breakfast Too", Smith & Daughters chef Shannon Martinez chatted about how to cook a decent quality meal for $4 per head, and we quizzed mushroom guru Cameron Russell about the current state of the mycelium.
On today's program we spoke to Phil Kelly about next weekend's Kellybrook Cider Festival, caught up with John at the Queen Vic Market, and chatted to Dr Tim Crowe about some of the world's nutritional hotspots.
It's Easter weekend! And we spoke to Attica's Ben Shewry about his recent baking sale to raise funds for victims of the Christchurch shooting, checked in with Smith & Daughter's Shannon Martinez about how to cook dinner for $4, and also talked wine (and cooking Easter bunnies) with winemaker Duncan Buchanan.
Today Cam and Matt were joined in the studio by Bar Lourinha's Matt McConnell talking Autumn dishes, we had a market report from John at the Queen Victoria Market, and Anther Gin's Sebastian Reaburn popped in with the first of this year's batch of his Cherry Gin.
Today we welcomed Bushy back to the RRR microphones to talk about the happenings in the Macedon community, we spoke to Bellota Wine Bar's chef Nikki Reimer, and Madame Brussel's Ms Pearls and bar manager Kayla mixed us a drink.
We speak to Brae's Dan Hunter, have a market report from John, and catchup with Liam Matthews about renovating and revamping The Carringbush Hotel in Abbotsford... a vegan pub!
On today's show we spoke to Tami Jonas from the Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance about her recent trip to meet with the UN in Rome, Long Song chef David Moyles chatted about his upcoming Eel Dinner celebrating thousands of years of indigenous culture from the Port Fairy area, and we finished the show talking tomato passatta season with Spriga Espresso owner Mario Simeone.
Kate Reid from Lune Croissanterie swings by to share the secrets to making a great croissant. Plus, John from the Queen Victoria Markets delivers a fresh produce update and we chatted to Anna Kelly from Plains Paddock Lamb.
On today's show we spoke to Penny Woodward about her amazing book called "Tomato: Know, Sow, Grow, Feast" as well as next weekend's Meeniyan Garlic Festival. We also chatted to The Atlantic's Head Chef Nick Mahlook about the challenges of cooking fish at home, and Prossimo winemaker Duncan Buchanan got us up to speed with the state of the 2019 vintage.
Our first show back for 2019! We spoke about some of the happenings over summer before checking in with John at the Queen Victoria Market. We also spoke to author and food writer John Newton about his new book "The Getting of Garlic"
On today's episode we spoke to dessert king Pierre Roelofs about his ideas to finish Christmas lunch without a big ol' stodgy plum pudding, had a chat to John at the market, and checked in with winemaker Duncan Buchanan about how the vines are looking at this time of year.
On today's show we celebrated the re-opening of St Kilda's Esplanade Hotel, which is one of the finest hotel makeovers since Donleavy Fitzpatrick restored The George to its former glory. It's awesome to see people back at the Espy! Burch & Purchese's Darren Purchese joined us to talk about his new book Chef's Host Christmas Too, and we talked about the traditional vs Australian Christmas cuisine. Lastly food writer Michael Harden ran us through some of the more recent restaurants worthy of your attention, as well as some of his old favourites.
On today's show we were joined by Gippsland Pearl's Sara Bailey talking all things snail caviar (it's a thing!), we had an extended market report from John, and Melbourne's Prosecco Queen Melissa Brauer visited the studio to talk about the different varieties of Prosecco.
We started out today's show marking the tragic passing of Sisto Malaspina, the co-owner of iconic Melbourne cafe Pellegrini's. We also spoke to chef at Long Song David Moyle, and caterer to the film and TV industry Ed Summers.
On today's show we spoke to Bar Lourinha's Matt McConnel and Jo Gamvros about their new book Eat At The Bar, caught up with John at the market, and talked all things Bourbon with Blue Bonnet's Nathaniel White
On today's show we spoke to Meira Harel about the upcoming Grow Assembly event at Fitzroy Town Hall, and also had an extended chat to Melbourne super-chef Ben Shewry from Attica.
On today's show we spoke to the redoubtable Guy Grossi, chef and owner of Melbourne's iconic Florentino restaurant. He's just released an excellent new book focussed on his downstairs venue Cellar Bar, and we chatted about the daily rhythms of running a busy eatery and the traditions of Italian cuisine. In three decades of radio we've never actually discussed one of the fundamentals of dining: the plate! Sam Gordon from Melbourne ceramic company Robert Gordon joined us in the studio to talk about the various elements of plate creation and design, and how a restaurant will source the right ceramics for their overall fitout.
On today's show we had a market report with John at the Queen Vic Market, and we caught up with Boris Portnoy from Northcote's All Are Welcome.
So in light of the recent media panic about strawberries, in which an entire industry has almost been brought to its knees by a tiny contamination, we say to you all: eat strawberries! We asked a bunch of our friends what they suggest as ways to use them, and we've put the list up on our Facebook page. We also had a market report from John, and were joined by Jac Semmler from the Digger's Club... it's Spring, time to get back into the garden peeps!
On today's show we spoke to Raelene Isbester and Roshelle Fong about their upcoming fringe festival shows, Paul Podjonovic about the artifacts being uncovered during the Melbourne Metro build, and Tracy Lister about her time living and working in Vietnam.
On today's show we spoke to fermentation guru Ivy Lane about her upcoming Community Sauerkraut Day, Mat Lumalasi from Melbourne City Rooftop Honey chatted about the recent controversy with imported honey, and winemaker Duncan Buchanan spoke about Springtime bud-burst.
On today's show we talked about a few events happening around town, including the upcoming Sweet Set at Grub Fitzroy.
For fifteen years Pure South has been celebrating the food and produce from Tasmania, and we spoke to chef and director Phillip Kennedy about how the restaurant came about. We also chatted about how Tasmania has matured in the time the restaurant has been open, and how it's no longer just the "Apple Isle". We also chatted about their upcoming Vin Diemen wine event on August 12.
To finish the show we were joined by Mr Ottorino chef and owner Matthew Tine about his family's background in the restaurant industry, his own journey as a chef, and his approach to traditional Italian cuisine.
On today's show we crossed to Cam who is in Bendigo for the annual Festival of Lamb, somehow trying to keep warm! We also had a market report from Damien Pike at the Prahran Market, and spoke to our good friend Reymond Capaldi about his company Wonderpies and some of the tricks to make an excellent product.
It's July! And to celebrate we spoke to Scarf's Hannah Coleman and Leanne Clancy about their upcoming winter dinner series at Bhang; a bargain at $45 for two courses!
We also had a market report with John at the Queen Vic.
To finish the show we were joined by one of our faves, Bellota chef Nicky Riemer. We spoke about her favourite winter dishes, and why we should all drink more Chablis (assuming you can afford it!).
On today's show we spoke to Chris Moore from Sailor's Grave Brewing, hospitality legend Gail Donovan from Donovan's restaurant, and co-creator of Maidenii vermouth Shaun Byrne.
We started today's show talking about some recent highlights on our culinary life: Cam's broccolini farfelle, Matt's trip to Mason's of Bendigo, and a new restaurant in the old Port Melbourne courthouse Ciao Cielo.
We checked in with John at the Queen Vic Market.
Industry legend Alla Wolf-Tasker is celebrating thirty years of the Lake House in Daylesford, and has released a beautiful new book called Three Decades On. We spoke about the early days of the restaurant, and how long-term dining manages to transcend trends and fads.
Even further afield we chatted to Dom Hall, the current chef stationed at Casey Base in Antartica. Their annual mid-winter's feast is happening in a few weeks and discussed what's on the menu, how you manage to prep food for so many people in the middle of nowhere, and how they take their coffee waaaaay down south.
It's suddenly winter in Melbourne, and on today's show we spoke to Cam Russell about this season's Mornington Peninsula mushroom tours, we had a market report with John at the Queen Vic, and asked food writers Michael Harden and Hilary McNevin what they like to cook at home.
A packed show today, starting with the chef behind Collingwood's Little Latin Lucy Renee Trudeau. She's been in Australia for eight years, and we spoke about her native California and the emergence of decent-quality Mexican cuisine in Melbourne.
It's been 16 years since Michele Curtis and Alan Campion released their first edition of In The Kitchen, and to celebrate the release of their 2018 edition they joined us in the studio to talk about what's changed in Melbourne since the first release (quinoa anyone?), as well as some of their favourite recipes from the book.
Nick Stanton is the man behind the kitchen of Chapel St's Ramblr, and we chatted about his apprenticeship in a massive hotel kitchen, how he's working with Asian flavours despite his classic French training, and the piles of waste that results from restaurants using the sous-vide cooking method.
On today's show we spoke about a yummy prawn stir-fry that Cam concocted during the week, and also mentioned David Chang's excellent Ugly Delicious series on Netflix.
It's been too long since we had Bacash's Michael Bacash on the show, and we chatted about how people are still afraid of cooking fish and how to try and get confident with it. We also spoke about the new commercial fishing laws in Port Phillip Bay and sustainable fishing in general.
We also had a market report from John at the Queen Vic Market, with a rare venture into politics!
We also mentioned what we think is the best seafood cookbook in Australia: the Australian Fish & Seafood Cookbook by Susman, Huckstep, Swan & Hodges.
Phil Kelly from Kellybrook Cider popped into the studio to talk about Scrumpy cider, how cider is made, and the upcoming Cider Festival that is now celebrating its 30th year.
On today's show we spoke about the possible future of hospitality with the City of Melbourne's Dr Renae Beale, who along with Cake Industries is holding an event called Singularity to explore the possible role of artificial intelligence and robotics in the food service industry.
We also spoke to restauranteur Joseph Vargetto about his life in Melbourne's kitchens, how to stay relevant in today's restaurant scene, and what ingredients he's using this Autumn.
To finish the show we chatted to our winemaking buddy Duncan Buchanan about the few remaining grapes on the vine, and the possible effects of climate change on the industry.
We took it fairly easy for an Easter Sunday today, and covered some foods that we thought were pretty delicious over the last week. We also spoke to our old wine bud Matt Skinner about Easter at his house and what he's drinking with it.
Today we spoke about some excellent eating we'd experienced during the week, at places such as Mahjong in St Kilda and Po Boy Quarter on Smith St.
Our good buddy Sebastian Reaburn had some great news during the week; his Anther gin just won AUSTRALIA'S BEST GIN at the recent Australian Distilled Spirits Awards, and we had a chat about what's happening in his post-win world.
We caught up with John at the Vic Market.
We finished today's show speaking with winemaker Duncan Buchanan. Almost all of the 2018 grapes are now off the vines and in the sheds, but it's been a really busy few weeks!
Today we had a quick market report from John, we spoke to Linda Catalano about her upcoming Melbourne Food and Wine Festival show One Suitcase, Four Stories, and we chatted to Janet Deneefe about her food festival event at Tolarno.
Today we spoke to Deakin University's Sze Yen Tan about his research into the different varieties of sugar, food writer Dani Valent about what not to eat during the Jewish observance of Passover, and checked in with winemaker Duncan Buchanan to see how vintage 2018 is travelling.
On today's show we mentioned the amazing Japanese food created at Kisume restaurant in Melbourne's CBD... how lucky are we to have so many cuisines in this town?
Italian is another cuisine Melbourne has covered, and none better than Tipo 00 on Little Bourke St. Chef Alberto Fava joined us to talk about the mysteries of pasta; what shapes go with what sauce?
We caught up with John at the Queen Vic Market.
Wine guru Max Allen popped in to tell us about his upcoming event at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. We tried to stump him with a blind tasting of a funky marsanne, but he picked it in one!
Have you ever heard of a condition called Orthorexia? We hadn't until recently, so we chatted to Dr Rosemary Stanton about what it is (a compulsion to only eat "clean" food) and how it's developed since the 1990s.
Victor Persinette is man who spends a lot of time underground at the Spring Street Grocer's cheese room. He popped in to speak about how to best mature cheese, how blue cheese is formed, and some of the history of various cheese varieties.
To finish today's show we spoke to the man behind Duckboard Place's Lee Ho Fook, Victor Liong. Originally from Sydney we chatted about how Melbourne is perhaps more open to progressive intepretations of Chinese cuisine, and also how he cooks his simple (but delicious) egglant dish.
Oh hey there errybody... we started today's show with a hint from Cam's FIRST EVER home-made creme brulee: use a spritzy water bottle alongside your brulee flame!
Nick Bennett is the chef at Melbourne's The Arbory, and he joined us to talk about tomorrow's fundraising event called Food for Thought. Some seriously big-name chefs are donating their time to raise funds for Beyond Blue and RUOK. There are still some tickets available, check it out over here.
Next up we spoke to John at the Victoria Market.
We finished today's show with a chat to pHd candidate Erin Cummin about seaweed. Victoria has over 1000 native varieties of seaweed, and it is amazingly useful not just as a food, but even as a fuel or clothing material. We spoke about the three main types of seaweed and what you can do with them.
Back for 2018! And we spent some time chatting about two of Victoria's amazing regional restaurants, Provenance in Beechworth and the Yarra Valley's Oakridge. We also marked the passing of the original Grand Chef de Cuisine, Paul Bocuse.
John's back at the market as well... so we spoke to him about summer produce.
We were joined in the studio by a couple of Eat It faves, co-editor of the Good Food Guide Roslyn Grundy and owner of Rumi and The Moor's Head Joseph Abboud. As well as modern food trends, we spoke about some of the reliable long-term options in Melbourne town. And look out towards the end of February for the opening of Joseph's new restaurant Saracen in Punch Lane.
Our last show for 2017! And we spoke about Christmas past, present, and future with Matt Wilkinson, Roslyn Grundy, Michael Harden, and Philippa Sibley.
We started today's show speaking about Matt's recently discovered Lentil Shepherd's Pie recipe, with its magic secret ingredient: soy sauce.
We love having Joost Bakker on the show and today he discussed his next project called FutureCave. He's working to transform an old Service Station site into a house that can grow enough food to sustain its residents. Once the place is approved, it will be the subject of an upcoming MadMan documentary series.
Good friend of Triple R Caterina Borsato popped into the studio to talk about her long running lunch-only restaurant Caterina's Cucina in the CBD. We spoke about the difficulties of running a restaurant as a business, the wave of Italian immigration in the 50s and 60s, and what the future holds for Italian cuisine.
It's a stormy weekend in Melbourne, and we started the show by acknowledging the awesome postal survey result this week... hooray for the "yes" vote, and bravo to progressive Melbourne!
Anyway back to food, and we spoke to Andrew Kavasalis about the recent law change allowing the production and sale of low-THC hemp for consumption in Australia. We're lagging the world in this, however hemp seed is a very nutritious food that is easy to grow, and vegan-friendly. It tastes a little like nuts, and much like almonds you can even make milk from it. Hopefully you'll see some on restaurant menus and store shelves very soon.
The man behind the CBD's Pastuso, Alejandro Saravia made the trip into Brunswick to talk about Peruvian food, and specifically Empanada. His Fitzroy eatery Che serves up many varieties, and we spoke about how to make them at home, as well as the many differing varieties of chillies available around the world.
We finished by chatting to Professor James Dale about the growing worldwide crisis for banana growers. There is a soil-borne fungus that is slowly infecting the worldwide crops of our favourite banana, the Cavendish. Affected plantations can take up to 40 years to recover from the disease, and Professor Dale is part of a team working on a GM solution to increase the natural resistance to this threat.
On a cracking Melbourne afternoon we spoke to Mitchell Horrocks about his time and work in Uganda. He first travelled to Africa in high school, and since then learned about their disease problems due to unclean drinking water. But every problem is a solution waiting to happen, so Mitchell has designed an apparatus that can sit on an existing cooking setup and purify water at the same time. Have a look at his crowd-sourcing page here.
Heston Blumenthal is one of the most influential chefs of our time, and his "right hand man" - and Dinner by Heston Executive Chef - Ashley Palmer-Watts joined us in the studio to talk about running restaurants in different continents. We spoke about his Fat Duck journey, the logistics of setting up Dinner in Melbourne, and the awesome gin they created based on a trip from Perth to Margaret River.
On today's show we started by talking about the humble potato latke... or rosti, or whatever the hell you call it. How does such a simple potato dish manage to taste so awesome?
Speaking of awesome, the team behind Tivoli Road Bakery have released a new book and it is, uhhh... awesome. Michael and Pippa James joined us in the studio to talk about their journey from cheffing to baking, the differences between "traditional" baking and industralised baking, and why supermarket flours ain't that great for your sourdough starter.
Lastly the co-editor of the Good Food Guide Roslyn Grundy dropped in to talk about the recent launch of the 2018 edition, the first time the guide had been truly national. We spoke about some of this year's trends as well as a few of Roslyn's favourite places to eat.
On today's show we spoke to Tammi Jonas about the ongoing campaign to allow small-scale animal farmers to have their farming methods permitted under the law. Currently these style of farms are considered "intensive agriculture" which are not permitted in certain areas. Have a look at the Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance website for more info.
Dorelle Havilland joined us next to chat about her restaurant The Moldy Fig. We spoke about her travels around New Orleans, the differences between Creole and Cajun cuisine, and how she's re-creating these food styles here on Lygon St.
Our good buddy Hannah Dupree also popped into the studio, to explore a rather interesting pairing: tea and cheese. Hannah has run Storm in a Teacup for years, and on this occasion we tried matching two styles of tea to specific styles of cheese. And guess what? It's valid!
It's a cracking Spring day in Melbourne, and we started today's show with a chat to Dr Rosemary Stanton about the government's Health Star Rating website and some of the issues and challenges still being faced by public health advocates.
The chef behind Northcote's Camus restaurant Pierre Khodja popping to the studio to talk about Algerian cuisine, its origins and influences, and some of the key ingredients he uses each day.
To finish the show, Good Food writer Dani Valent spoke about her recent FULL POINTS review of Melbourne's Miznon restaurant and why such a casual eatery is soooo freaking good.
Spring! It is here! (kinda)... soooooo we had a chat to Jo Toscano about what produce is starting to come on-stream (rhubarb, artichokes, and even mangoes), and what's expected in the next few weeks (asparagus, morels, stonefruit).
Now that you've stocked up with in-season ingredients what should you do with them? The duo behind Pope Joan Matt Wilkinson and Sharlee Gibb have just released their new book Mr & Mrs Wilkinson's How It Is At Home, and there are some great ingredient-focussed recipes within. So many chefs have release "at home" cookbooks, but this one genuinely is what Matt & Sharlee (and their kids) eat during the week. Including... Cowboy Dinner!
It finally feels like Spring! And we started today's Springy show talking to Michelle Barnett who is organising an event as part of the Do It In A Dress charity to raisse money for girls education in Sierra Leone and Uganda. You can find more info and donate at the Chef It In A Dress page.
The Forum is one of the great rooms in Melbourne, and David & Gareth from the Mariner Group joined us to talk about its recent renovation. How the hell do you reliably cook good food for 1000 people? (answer: planning!)
Finally the great Hilary McNevin wandered into the studio to speak about one of life's conundrums: how you can prepare your offspring to omve out of the house. We spoke about kitchen essentials, and the importance of getting kids confident in the kitchen as they grow up.
On today's show we spoke to Michelle Pearson about her upcoming Fringe Festival show Comfort Food Cabaret, chef / owner of Bar Lourinha Matt McConnell, and a cocktail-making double-act Shaun Byrne and Sebastian Reaburn chatting about Maidenii vermouth.
On today's show we spoke to Nick Haddow from Bruny Island Cheese, and we were lucky enough to chat to Melbourne food legend Philippe Mouchel about his eponymous restaurant one year in.
On today's show we started with Matt's top tips for an excellent mushroom risotto, lifted from a Giorgio Locatelli: add some soaked dried porcini in with the rice, use carnaroli rice if you can find it, and lightly fry fresh mushrooms in a separate pan before adding them with the butter and parmesan at the end.
We caught up with our good market buddy John to see how his surgery recovery is going; the good news is that he hopes to be back on the market stall by Christmas. We also had a quick forage around in his shopping basket to learn what's good this week.
Chef Ravi Presser joined us in the studio to talk about charity cooking, his Indian and Polish descent, and the importance of good relationships with food suppliers in this world of less sustainable agriculture.
Mesa Verde in Curtin House is one of our Eat It faves, and we chatted to Kathy Reid about the recent renovations in the restaurant and her search for THE PERFECT TACO. Kath's tips for excellent Mexican food at home? Have some dried chilli, chipotle and adobo handy in the pantry. And don't skimp on the quality of the tortilla!
Today we had a chat to Oakridge chef Matt Stone, who was recently awarded by the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival for his trailblazing work in the Yarra Valley. He's also just returned from some overseas travel and we spoke about some of the new items on the Oakridge menu.
Next up we had a market report with Toscano's Joanne Toscano.
Finally we caught up with chef Raymond Capaldi, who spent a couple of years in the 1990s cooking in Moscow. Right now he's working on Wonder Pies and Fries, and we chatted about how to make a decent pie at home.
On today's show we spoke to Joost Bakker about the very sad passing of chef Jeremy Strode, and the impact he had on the industry. We also previewed an Oz Harvest event tomorrow at Melbourne Uni called Think, Eat, and Save. But we didn't speak for too long as he has to prepare lunch for Ben Shewry and family!
Next up Citizen Cacao's Georgie Castle and All Are Welcome's Boris Portney popped in to talk about their upcoming Sunday stints at Fitzroy's Grub, as well as their respective journeys through the food industry.
To finish we had a drink... but not just any drink, as Moet & Hennessy brand ambassador Mick Formosa brought a bottle of Glenmorangie Signet whisky from his recent travels around Scotland and beyond.
Today we briefly spoke about Matt's recent meal at Richmond's Minamishima; what an incredible Japanese experience! (but not cheap)
BBQ cuisine is interpreted in many ways around the world, and we spoke to Fancy Hank's Mike Patrick as well as FH alumni (and current saucier at Restaurant Andre in Singapore) Alicia Chongabout their upcoming pop-up Majestic Hawker. We spoke about the origins of BBQ cuisine, as well as some of Alicia's favourite street foods around Asia.
We finished today's show with a chat to the current chef at Australia's Casey Station in Antarctica, Andrew Donald. We spoke about the working environment, the challenges, and also the importance of the role of the chef in everyday life when working in such isolated conditions.
On today's show we had a chat to Michael Cole and Laura Skvor who will be representing Australia in the next round of the Bocuse D'or international cooking competition, and we also spoke to Burch and Purchese's Darren Purchese and Cath Claringbold about their awesome new book Chefs Eat Toasties Too.
As we make our way through the depths of a chilly Melbourne winter we chatted about how to make the perfect roast potato; our top tips are to choose the correct spud (look for a sebago or dutch cream, ideally just brushed so you still have to clean them) and add half a teaspoon of bi-carb soda when you're par-boiling them. Yum!
Truffle Melbourne's Nigel Woods joined us in the studio to talk about Australia's burgeoning industry, which is now the fourth largest truffle producing country in the world. We chatted about the differences growing truffles in Australia vs Europe, why to avoid truffle oil, and where to buy the elusive fungus here in Melbourne.
Gabriel Gate has been synonymous with French cuisine in Australia for as long as any of us can remember, and we spoke to him about his most recent book So French So Sweet. If you're the sort of person that never cooks desserts, Gabriel recommends you aim to learn a new dish every few months to slowly expand your repertoire.
On a gorgeous Melbourne winter's day we started the show talking to the Good Food Guide's Roslyn Grundy. There are huge changes happening to the Guide this year, as the Melbourne and Sydney editions are combined to form a national tome that also covers Australia's other cities. It's going to be huge - roughly twice the size of the current guide - and is due out in October.
Next up we were joined by the awesome team behind Fitzroy's Smith & Daughters, Shannon Martinez and Mo Wyse. It's not a "big thing" to be Vegan anymore, and we chatted about what to put on a vegetable-based plate during winter.
Lastly we were re-joined by a Triple R favourite Justin "Digger" Calverley who has just released his first book called The Urban Farmer. And guess what? It's a crackerjack book, based on his long-running urban farming course from Ceres Environmental Park.
On today's show - the last one before Winter! - we spoke to Cam Russell about this year's mushroom tours, food writer Michael Harden about his recent travels, and coffee guru Justin Metcalf about his new ready-to-drink espresso martinis.
On today's show we spoke to Bomba and Green Park's Jesse Gerner about his new place Nomada, caught up with a recovering John from the market (in-studio for the first time ever!), and also chatted to The Fermentary's Sharon Flynn.
On today's show we went on the road to a town called Lindenow, and caught up with Stuart Greig about the East Gippsland Vegetable Innovation Day, bringing together an enormous number of seeds and vegetable varietals in one of Australia's best growing regions.
As the weather gets colder it's a good time to think about how to make the best use of the remaining Summer and Autumn produce, and we replayed an interview from last year with broadcaster and farmer Matthew Evans. His book Not Just Jam focusses on how best to make preserves, and we spoke about some of his tips to get the best results.
We finished the show with an extended chat with UK food writer and Masterchef judge Jay Rayner. We spoke about his books including the recent release The Ten Food Commandments, as well as his journey into food journalism and what keeps him interested in the industry.
We started today's show speaking about Matt's recent travels, to both Vietnam and Las Vegas... two places that aren't often on the one itinerary!
Nick Bennett is the chef at Melbourne's Arbory, which has just clocked up two years of very busy trading alongside Flinders St Station. We chatted about Nick journey into cooking, as well as the upcoming events for Good Beer Week including next week's Good Beer Kitchen.
We finished today's show with Hannah Dupree from Storm in a Teacup. We spoke about the various varieties of tea, as well as some of the potentially scary possibilities of tea farming now that the species genome has been mapped.
We're going the the Queen Vic Market with Leno Lattarulo on the show today where he'll tell us about his famous paella which is considered the best in the world! We'll also see what's happening in the market with Joanne Toscano and we're thinking about drinking because Good Beer Week is nearly upon is! Co-founder Miro Bellini gives us the low down on the famous event
Triple R Music Director Simon Winkler drops in on this weeks episode to let us know how he handled a competitive chili eating competition! Also, Dr Renee Beale from Melbourne University chats about a participatory artwork called One Last Call and then one half of the Mangia Mangia team Angela Villella is talking olives on this special Easter Sunday show!
On today's show we're joined in the sudio by Jesse Gerner who gives us the 'scoop' on the world's top chefs after rubbing shoulders with them at the World's 50 Best Restaurant Awards. We discuss our favourite mussel recipes and chat to the innovative chef Wylie Dufresne who tells us about his scientific approach to cooking. To finish up wine maker Daniel Buchanan tells us how he and other wine makers are dealing with the sudden cold snap on Melbourne's first wintery day!
On today's show we talked to Natalie O'Brien from Melbourne and Food Wine Festival who told us what special events they have planned in their 25th year, we also checked in with John from the Vic Market to see how he's coping after his shoulder surgery and Sebastian Reaburn and Dervilla McGowan gave us the lowdown on their new cherry gin!
What an amazing day here in Melbourne town, and half of Melbourne's foodies are off to the Melbourne Tomato Festival... including Cam!
So on today's show we had some interviews recorded earlier in the week: first up with Michael Caiafaabout the proposed changes to the Queen Victoria Market, we had a market report with Damien Pikeat the Prahran Market, and we cooked up an autumn salad with Taxi Kitchen's Tony Twitchett.
On today's show we spoke to fish guru John Susman about how we can try and make some more sustainable choices next time we're at the fish counter. Rather than a good ol' fillet of salmon, why not try some Leatherjacket, or Flathead, or Red Spot Whiting? We also mentioned his excellent new tome The Australian Fish and Seafood Cookbook which we think is right up there with The Cook's Companion as an Australian kitchen essential.
Next up we chatted to Massimo Mele about the ferretti pasta shape - how it's made, and what to serve it with. We also spoke about next week's Melbourne Tomato Festival which will be an awesome event in its new location this year.
We finished the show with The Hidden Souk's Adrian Kennedy, who spoke about the history and importance of cumin, and the area of Morocco that they source it from.
On today's show we marked the 125th anniversary of Melbourne's Hopetoun Tea Rooms, had an excellent chat to Pope Joan's Matt Wilkinson about what he's cooking in Autumn, and checked in with the 2017 vintage via wine maker Duncan Buchanan.
On today's show we spoke to Mitchell Bartley about the Save Preston Market campaign, and Geraldo Lopez from La Tortilleria. And most importantly we had our final market report from John for quite some time as he heads into hospital for some surgery - hopefully he'll be back in the market stalls later this year, all the best bloke!
On a drizzly Melbourne Sunday we spoke to Melbourne Chef Nikki Reimer about the recent closure of her Richmond eatery Union Dining, and the rather unusual process of closing a restaurant and packing it all up after many years of service.
Next up Samantha Gowing joined us from her abode in Northern NSW, and also happened to bring Australian music icon Normie Rowe along for the ride. We spoke about foods that make you feel good, and what Sam is looking forward to this Autumn.
To finish the day's show we spoke to winemaker Duncan Buchanan live from the vineyards of Victoria. Vintage 2017 is shaping up OK for us Victorians (we've escaped the heat that so many other regions have experienced), despite the fact that yields are slightly lower than what we'd consider "normal".
We started today's show by mentioning a couple of upcoming events you might like to check out...
Scott Pickett and Adam D'Sylva are cooking at the upcoming St Anthony's Primary School Twilight Fair, rockstar farmer Joel Salatin is in Australia to speak at the Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance's talk at Jonai Farms, and there is an excellent lineup for the #CookForSyria event in early March at The Point.
Melbourne food icon Guy Grossi and his son Carlo popped into our East Brunswick container to talk about his recent appointment - annointment? - as this year's King of Moomba. We also chatted about tomato season, and the upcoming Melbourne Tomato Festival that has moved to a bigger location this year.
We spoke to John at the Vic Market.
To finish today's show, the team behind Smith & Daughters Shannon Martinez and Mo Wyse came in to speak about their excellent new cookbook (which just happens to be vegan). It's 2017; we're cool with veganism, yeah?
We're very excited to be back for 2017 and another year on the mighty 3RRR! We had a quick chat about what we ate over the summer period.
We had a chat to Dr Rosemary Stanton about all the supposedly miraculous weight-loss methods that seem to pop up at this time of year. Goji berries? Chia seeds? And more recently, tumeric? Guess what, none of these foods have any magical properties and won't cure your cancer. Just eat a healthy balanced diet and you'll be the best you that you can be.
Next up we had our first market report for 2017 with John at the Queen Vic.
Max Allen is one of Australia's leading wine writers, and he made the trek into East Brunswick to have a chat about all things vintage 2017. In short, this year feels like it's "back to normal" with the vintage no longer being so early and a slightly cooler summer. We also had a look at a McLaren Vale wine called Lino Ramble, which is one of the new gen of McLaren Vale wines made "on the side" by winemakers who also work for bigger labels.
We started today's show by JOINING FORCES with the excellent Cravings program on Joy FM - host Pete Dillon visited the studio to talk about the new Pozible campaign we've created to raise money for the trader's at the Little Saigon Market after this week's fire. Donate here: https://pozible.com/project/little-saigon-fire-relief-fund
Next up we had our final market report for 2016 with John at the Queen Vic.
Syracuse's grande chef Philippa Sibley joined us to talk about the hectic Christmas season, stonefruit, and the challenges of cooking in a teeny tiny space.
We finished 2016 with a drink from Sebastian Reaburn, who also spoke about the various batches of his Artemis Gin.
On today's show we noted the sudden passing of journalist and food critic AA Gill, who wrote for the Sunday Times in the UK and also for Australian Gourmet Traveller. The man could write! Vale.
Next up we had a quick market report from John at the Queen Vic Market.
We were thrilled to be joined by one of Melbourne's iconic chefs, Jacques Reymond. We spoke about growing up in Burgundy, Christmas in the Northern Hemisphere, and how his Christmases have evolved since arriving in Australia.
We finished the show with The Humble Tumbler's Clare Burder who brought in a bottle of her amazing The Assembly sparkling wine. Made with fruit from the highest vineyard in Victoria, we spoke about making sparking "the hard way". We also chatted about her Christmas rituals and what to avoid to make it through the day (exhibit A: sparkling shiraz)
We started today's show talking about some of the awesome stuff happening for 3RRR's 40th birthday - get involved!
We chatted to food writer an author Richard Cornish about the recent appalling treatment of animals at a Riverside Meats abattoir and how (once again) this underlines the dilemma for meat producers and meat eaters in general. Is there such a thing as "ethical meat"? Is it possible to develop a supply chain where the animal, the producer, and the customer all get something out of the process?
Next up we spoke to John at the Vic Market.
We finished the show with food writer, eater, and cook Dani Valent about entertaining at home. With all the full restaurants, cafes, and bike delivery services is anyone still actually cooking their own food? Yes! And with some planning it's not a huge amount of work. We also spoke about Stephanie Alexander's new book The Cook's Table.
Today we took a slightly academic turn and had a traditional educational mix of theory and prac... first up we spoke to the Eco Gastronomy Project's David Szanto and the Symposium of Australian Gastronomy's Kelly Donati about the 21st edition of the upcoming Symposium event.
Next up we took some time in the kitchen of Richmond's Union Dining to cook some snapper with their brilliant chef Nicky Reimer.
We finished today's show talking to Deakin University's Professor Russell Keast, who has an interesting background combining academic degrees with a chef's qualification. We chatted about his research and the theory that there may be a sixth element to taste that changes our responsiveness to fatty foods.
On today's rainy Sunday we spoke to Maker and Monger's Anthony Femnia about the Bon Fromage Festival. Anthony is the maker of Melbourne's BEST CHEESE TOASTIE and we discussed what makes a great toasted sandwich and how to do it at home.
We checked in with John at the Vic Market.
We've been having post-Eat It debriefs at St Kilda's Uncle for years, and owner Rene Spence joined us in the studio to chat about his second restaurant that will open soon in the city. We also chatted about what the hell a Scot is doing cooking Asian food in Melbourne!
On today's show we spoke to Karen Batson from Melbourne's iconic restaurant and bar Cookie. We chatted about how she discovered modern Thai cooking, the changing scene of Melbourne inner-city dining, and some of her favourite Thai ingredients.
We had a good chat to John at the Vic Market.
To finish the show we were joined by Simon Friend from Friend & Burrell. We spoke about his childhood in Gippsland, how he grew up with excellent food, and how he became committed to supplying "The World's Finest Foods".
On today's show we celebrated 10 years of Victorian Farmer's Markets by speaking to Lina and Tony Siciliano at Melbourne's amazing Rose Creek Estate, we talked tea with Storm in a Teacup's Hannah Dupree, and finished with a chat about A Spot At The Bar; the amazing new book from Michael Madrusanand Zara Young from The Everleigh.
On today's show we had a chat to KPMG's Manager of Corporate Citizenship Dr Kaushik Sridhar, and we also had an early-Spring market report from John at the QVM.
On today's show we spoke to Melbourne dessert guru Pierre Roelofs, food writer Richard Cornish about his new book detailing his year without eating meat, and cocktail maestro Sebastian Reaburn served us his new gin.
We started today's show with a quick chat about chicken and leek pie, and how you can use a hot water pastry to stick on top of it. And if eating meat isn't your thing, you can still make a kick arse leek pie with some small adjustments.
Richard Seymour from Mt Zero Olives joined us in the studio to talk about his family's history with the acres of olive groves originally planted in the 40s, and then taken over by his parents in the 90s recession. As well as the olives themselves, we had a try of Richard's Olive Leaf Tea which is currently a really successful export to Japan.
Rightly regarded as one of Melbourne's top chefs, Scott Pickett (from ESP, Estelle Bistro, and St Crispin) is about to open a new place in the Queen Vic Market called Pickett's Deli & Rotisserie. We talked about Scott's new "super pot" that's being used to make jams and preserves, his vision to showcase Victorian ingredients, and his tips for an amazing rotisserie chicken.
We started today's show trying to identify a mystery ingredient, that turned out to be fresh wasabi - yum! Why not try it as we did, grated into soy and served with raw tuna. Awesome.
From Japan to Japanese Hawaiian fusion, we spoke to Charlie Rothery from Windsor's Tokyo Tina about the fact that Poke fish is the new cool kid on the block. We sampled his tropical-style don dish featuring Poke, and spoke about the evolution of Japanese cuisine in different countries.
Next up we had a market report from John at the Vic Market.
We finished up with a food quiz, hurrah for all you listeners battling it out to win a book pack from Books for Cooks.
Today we spoke to Sophie Lamond about a meal she prepared called Gastronomica Apocalyptica, which was part of a broader exhibition from the Carlton Connect Initiative on the future of food. What will the 22nd century food marketplace look like? We've all moved on from meat and three veg, and the exhibition explores what will be on our plates in a (potential) world without bees and cool oceans.
Next up we spoke to John at the Queen Vic Market, green beans are $20 per kilo right now... avoid!
Vanessa and Mat from Melbourne City Rooftop Honey joined us in the studio and spoke about their new honey processing and educaton centre. They'll be running sessions on all aspects of beekeeping as well as having a shiny new home for their honey. We also spoke about a recent discovery of verroa in two beehives in Townsville, which unfortunately means we'll probably see it distributed around Australian hives in the coming months.
On today's show we caught up with Cam who is off the leash this weekend, and he's ended up in Bendigo for the 2016 Bendigo Festival of Lamb.
Next up we had an extended chat to Leo Donati, who has been the owner of Donati's Fine Meats in Carlton since the early 1970s. We spoke about his arrival in Australia way back in 1956, and the changes he's seen in Melbourne's food (and general) culture in the decades since then.
To finish off, we may have cheated slightly and grabbed a reheated meal out of the freezer - we caught up with TV host and cookbook author Adam Liaw earlier this year, and he spoke about how his approach to food has changed and simplified over the years.
On today's show we spoke to Daylesford farmer Danny Kinnear about the perception (and reality) of farmers, as in Australia the average age of all farmers is 55 year's old. Who is going to grow our food in 20 years? We also chatted about getting into farming, and his WOF-work on farms around the world, and how to balance farming ethics with profitability. Check out his work at Danny's Farm.
The Age Good Food Guide's editor Roslyn Grundy joined us next and spoke about some recent bad luck she's had with her chooks. We chatted about the upcoming 36th edition of the Good Food Guide, which will now also incorporate the Cheap Eats and Bar guides in the one book. The entry point for inclusion into the guide has risen from 12 points to 14 points, as the number of restaurants in Melbourne continues to grow.
To finish today's show, one of Melbourne's true culinary legends Philippe Moucheljoined us to speak about his new bistro Philippe. We spoke about his period being mentored by the great Paul Bocuse, his discovery of Japanese cuisine, and how the local produce scene has grown in the twenty years that he's been based in Melbourne. Plus he gave some tips on how to cook the perfect roast chicken, get cracking!
We started out today's show mentioning some upcoming Dine with Heart dinners for Sacred Heart Mission, Cam is hosting an event at Luxembourg tomorrow night and then Craft & Co in a couple of week's time.
We were joined in the studio by the chef behind Red Spice Road, John McLeay. We spoke about all the different foods you can use to suck up flavour... think daikon radish, carrot, okra, and even the humble potato. We also spoke about some of the awesome places to shop around Richmond for Asian ingredients.
It's no mean feat to survive for 10 years in the restaurant game, and Brunswick's Rumi has just celebrated that milestone. We spoke to chef / owner Joseph Abboud about his journey in the industry, and what made him make the bold decision to open a Lebanese restaurant in the middle of inner-northern Melbourne.
On today's show CAM SOLVED PORRIDGE! That's right folks, prepare the night beforehand and enjoy porridgey perfection!
Our first guest was Sharon Flynn who has spent much of her life developing a love of fermented food. Her business The Fermentary is creating heaps of fresh fermented products, and we spoke about sourdough bread, kraut, kimchee, and natto (which is fermented soybeans)
Next up we had a market report from Damien Pike at the Prahran Market.
We finished today's show with Alex and Cam from the Noisy Ritual Urban Winery. A few years after Cam discovered a winemaking room underneath his house, the team have expanded to become an inner-city winery that anyone can visit and contribute to. We spoke about wild fermentation, grape-stomping music (Kriss Kross anyone?), and the process of making wine over the year.
Wintertime in Melbourne, and on today's show we spoke to Nigel Wood about his work harvesting truffles on the Mornington Peninsula, we had a drizzly market report with John, and we chatted to Josh from South Melbourne's Chef's Hat about the useful - and not so useful - gadgets for your kitchen.
On today's show we spoke to food columnist Richard Cornish about the recent crisis in Australia's dairy industry. It's a very complex issue that's been triggered by a drop in global milk solid prices, and seen many farmers - who were already in debt after borrowing to increase their herd sizes - retrospectively owe money to the bodies that purchase their milk.
We also chatted to professional food forager Elijah Holland whilst he was in town collecting ingredients for a special dinner at Oakridge Estate. We chatted about his time collecting local ingredients for Rene Redzepi's Australian outpost, as well as the importance of knowing the origins of ingredients and sourcing locally where possible.
It's a windy Sunday and some of Melbourne's plants seem to think it's Spring already... SETTLE DOWN PLANTS you're a few months early.
It's also a windy day in the Yarra Valley, and we had a quick chat to Oakridge chef Matt Stone about an upcoming dinner at the winery featuring ingredients he'll be foraging with Elijah Holland. We discussed the increasing regionality of Australian food, and how Oakridge and their neighbours are focusing on creating a specific Yarra Valley cuisine.
We also had an extended market report with John.
To finish we spoke to Radio Mexico's Adele Arkell, and Marco Cedano & Nick Reid from Tromba Tequila about Mexico's national drink. "Proper" Mexican cuisine is becoming more popular in Melbourne, and similarly we are starting to move on from our traditional perspectives of Tequila as a cheap way to get drunk. We chatted about the Agave plant, matching Tequila and food, and when best to drink certain styles.
On today's show we started with a recipe for a quick and simple meal, potato rosti. Don't hold back with the butter!
The first ever Melbourne Tea Festival is coming up on May 29, and we spoke to organiser Corinne Smith about how tea is becoming sexy again. The whole point of the festival is to get people out of the teabag, and to learn about the various single origin teas and the best way to prepare them. Plus you get a free teacup, what's not to like?
One of our favourite Melbourne events is the Darebin Homemade Wine and Food Festival, which starts tomorrow and culminates on Saturday May 14. Carmelina Di Gugielmo is one of the festival organisers and MC for the day, and we spoke about how imported cultural traditions have been absorbed into Australia's social fabric, as well as the Secret Italian's Business of homemade grappa.
Another regular at the Darebin festival is Ingrid Phyland, who has taken out the best olives award two years running. We chatted about how the olive trees planted by immigrants 50 years ago are still bearing fruit and providing us with food today, as well as what she marinates the olives with to achieve such a yummy result.
On today's show we spoke to Adrian from TheHidden Souk about lilly pillies and cloves, we had a marketreport from John, and we chatted to BarryPorter from Kolophon Capers about his decade-oldbusiness.
We started today's show with a quick soapbox rant about the ongoing death of the Great Barrier Reef... why do we not seem to care more about this?
ANYWAY back to the food, or in this case the booze! The sixth annual Good Beer Week is coming up very soon, and Miro Bellini about the evolution of the festival, food matching with beer, and some of the awesome events to look out for.
Next we spoke to author, TV host, and top-shelf tweeter Adam Liaw about one of our favourite cookbooks, Adam's Big Pot. We talked about the different influences on Australian cuisine, the continuing simplification of Adam's cooking, and the importance of seasoning and texture.
To finish today's show, Kellybrook Winery's co-owner Phil Kelly spoke about the upcoming Cider Festival on the weekend of April 30. Kellybrook is a second-generation cider producer, and we discussed different varieties of cider, the different apples that go into it, and what exactly it means to "scrump".
Today we caught up with Bendigo's Sonia Anthony from the excellent Mason's of Bendigo to talk about her ongoing Paddock to Plate series held around the area. We spoke about some of her favourite local food sources, and the importance of diners understanding the provenance of the food on their plates.
Next we had a chat to John at the Queen Victoria Market.
To finish the show, fresh off a bus from Wonthaggi, chef Philippa Sibley joined us to talk about Autumn. We chatted about what ingredients to look for as the days get cooler, her love of the Pacojet appliance (and what she's doing with it), and the BIG news - we confirmed that she will join the kitchen at Syracuse in the coming weeks.
On today's show we spoke to Victorian food guru Alla Wolf-Tasker from Dayleford's Lakehouse. We chatted about the restaurant's "rhythm of the day", the importance of small-scale farming, and the upcoming 14th annual Regional Producers' Day.
The Victorian government has recently introduced a controversial ban on commercial fishing in Port Phillip Bay, and we spoke to food writer Richard Cornish about the new laws. We covered some alternate sources of seafood, whether the old regime was sustainable, and the "terroir" of individual fishing areas.
We finished the show with Melbourne dessert guru Pierre Roelofs who is about to launch another in his series of dessert pop-ups, this time at Milkwood Cafe. Just over the road from us!
Happy Easter Peeps! On today's show we spoke to the Gourmet Farmer Matthew Evans, owner of Fat Pig Farm in Tasmania. He's just released a new book called Not Just Jam that covers all kind of preserves, and we discussed the origins of preserved goods and why they are still relevant despite modern food technologies.
We then were joined by Melbourne-based French Chef Florent Gerardin, who chatted about his time working in kitchens alongside Joel Robuchon, Alain Ducasse, Shannon Bennett, and Mark Best amongst others. He is opening a new restaurant in Flinders Lane called Oter, and we spoke about how the new space is coming together and what they'll be serving. It's opening around April 11, so swing past and have a look.
Happy birthday to the Queen Victoria Market! It opened this day in 1878.
There's been a lot about sugar in the news recently, so we decided to ring Dr Rosemary Stanton and see what was actually happening. Recently the UK have joined a few other countries by introducing a tax on sugary soft drinks, which in places like Mexico has achieved a reduction in overall consumption. Other than the (subjective) benefit of flavour, there really is nothing good at all in softies like Coke or Pepsi, and even their "diet" versions can still have adverse health impacts.
Next up we spoke to John at the aforementioned Queen Victoria Market.
We finished by jumping into the time machine and speaking to Jane Lawson about her upcoming book Milkbar Memories. The book documents the treat food we enjoyed back in the 70s, from mixed bags of lollies through to the ubiquitous Chiko Roll. The book is available from May, and even includes recipes so you can make your own lollies - what's not to like?
On a gloomy Melbourne Autumn day we started the show with the final piece of our extended chat with Attica'sBen Shewry, speaking about home cooking, staff meals, and his appearance on the Netflix documentary series Chef's Table.
Next up we heard from our favourite correspondent from the Vic Market, John at Tomato City.
We finished today's show with Alan and Lizette Snaithe from Warialda Beef. We spoke about their purebred Belted Galloway stock, how Pope Joan's Matt Wilkinson has been joining them to learn about farming practice, and their upcoming Asado BBQ on April 17.
On today's show we had an extended interview with Attica's Ben Shewry. After ten years, Attica is at the forefront of Australian cuisine (and the highest rated Australian restaurant if you believe the San Pelligrino judges). We spoke about the first decade, Ben's new kitchen, and how he keeps a fresh approach to cooking.
We also had a market report with John at the Queen Victoria Market.
We were joined today by Spade and Barrow's Katy Barfield, who spoke about her career in "food rescue" - getting food that would normally be wasted and ensuring it will be used. The most recent phase of this is the Yume app, allowing the public to purchase cheap produce. Download it onto your gizmo and have a look!
Joost Bakker braved the crosstown traffic to make it from Monbulk to East Brunswick. We talked about Melbourne's seasons, grinding oats and flour, raw milk, and nutrition vs politics.
We finished today's show with winemaker Duncan Buchanan, who like most winemakers is BUSY right now bringing grapes off vines. This vintage, everything is ready at the same time so chaos has ensued!
On today's show we had a south-side market report with Damian Pike at the Prahran Market, we spoke to the Staple Store's Catie Get, and finished with San Pellegrino's Asia-Pacific Young Chef of the Year, Peter Gunn.
Our extended chat with chef Peter Gunn, part of which aired on Sunday February 21 2016.
Happy St Valentine's Day everyone! We started today's show chatting with coffee guru Justin Metcalf about what is happening globally in the coffee biz. We spoke about climate change, Melbourne being at the forefront of the coffee industry, and whether or not the famous "third wave" of coffee is over. And despite all of our espresso wankery, did you know that 66% of all coffee sold is still instant?
Next we had another chat to John at the market.
Lastly, given it's St Valentine's Day, we thought we talk about food and SEX with Madame Brussel's amazing Miss Pearls. We discussed what to eat on a romantic night, the nightmare that is restaurants on Feb 14, and the film Tampopo. Also Madame Brussel's tenth anniversary is coming up, look out for the celebration events!
Lordy gee we are back talking food for 2016 and we started with Melbourne's ongoing Ramen Renaissance and where's good (or not) to get it. We also listed a whole pile of cool events that are either on now or coming up, including the 17th annual Sustainable Living Festival this coming weekend.
After checking in with John at the Queen Vic Market, we were joined by Melbourne culinary icon Guy Grossi. After sharing some excitement about his new kitchen oven, we spoke about the Melbourne dining scene in general as well as the upcoming Melbourne Tomato Festival.
We also spoke to winemaker Duncan Buchanan to see how the grapes are travelling right before this year's vintage.
Today's show was brought to you by the letter "P" - Peru, Pisco, and uhhhhh People making beer.We started by leaving a voicemail for Two Birds Brewing's Jayne Lewis about their recent award for best beer at the Wetherspoons Real Ale Festival.Peru's Astrid y Gastn restaurant currently sits at #14 on San Pellegrino's Top 50 list, so it was an absolute pleasure to welcome chef Diego Muoz to Melbourne and Triple R. We spoke about the various influences that multiculturalism has had on Peruvian cuisine, his time cooking at different restaurants around the world, and even his genuine love for Vegemite.Continuing with the Peruvian theme, The Pisco People's Josie Healy popped in to explain a little about Peru's native spirit, the various grape varieties that are used, and how to drink it if you find yourself with a bottle.
Today we chatted with Tammy Jonas from Daylesford's Jonai Farms & Meatsmiths about their move to the country to breed pigs and the various smallgoods they now produce. We also spoke at length about the challenges they face as a small micro-producer in a world that's geared to large corporations. We think Victoria should be proud of its increasing number of independant boutique producers, however many are finding it very hard - or even just giving it up - due to some onerous legal requirements.
Are you weirded out by the prospect of eating bugs, worms, and insects as part of a normal meal? Perhaps we shouldn't be, as LadyBoy Dining's Fran Leaper would attest. Many South East Asian countries have been chowing down on bugs for decades, and they are a really nutritional and environmentally friendly way to form a meal. LadyBoy are a part of this year's Night Noodle Market starting later this month, and will be offering an optional topping of mealworm on your Thai dish. We urge you to try it... it's bloody delicious!
Finally on today's show Melbourne dessert guru Pierre Roelofs joined us in studio to talk about his ongoing series of dessert evenings, currently running at Adriano Zumbo's Fancy Nance. We spoke about how he got into dessert-making, how each separate course is named, and what his top-tip is for creating a kick arse dessert at home: crumbles.
We started today's show with a chat to Linda Catalano about last week's rather successful Melbourne Salami Festa... there was a controversial result, as the overall winner was only one point ahead of its rivals and contained - gasp! - DUCK in addition to pork.
Next up Jennifer Boggiss and Pope Joan's Matt Wilkinson popped in to talk about Heilala vanilla from Tonga. We chatted about growing and harvesting vanilla, how to assess its quality, and of course what to cook with it.
It's around this time of year that our thoughts turn to sparkling wine, and specifically wines from Champagne. Rita Erlich knows a thing or two about that particular drink, and walked us through the history of the big Champagne houses and differences in styles. She also brought us some actual real-life Champagne to drink, so what's not to like?
On today's show we spoke to Jess Ho about her time at Melbourne's Chin Chin, as well as her excellent new wine bar Smalls. We had an extended market report with John at the Vic Market. We finished the show with a chat to winemaker Duncan Buchanan about this year's crop of grapes, and sampled the most recent release of his Fallen Giants Riesling.
On today's show we spoke to the wonderful Linda Catalano, one of the organisers of the upcoming Melbourne Salami Festa. We went to the market and had a chat to guest market reporter Damien Pike, at the Prahran Market for a change. We finished the show with The Age Good Food Guide editor Roslyn Grundy, and talked about the new 2016 edition as well as the last 12 months of restaurant dining in Melbourne and Victoria.
On today's show we caught up with Cobram Estate CEO Rob McGavin to talk about his award winning Hojiblanca Reserve olive oil. We then had a chat to chef Nick Stanton about all things spring, and finished off the show with Vanessa and Mat from Melbourne City Rooftop Honey.
It's freezing in Melbourne so we thought it would be an opportune time to check in with Nick Holloway, chef at Palm Cove's NuNu restaurant. As well as reminding us what warm weather feels like, we spoke about the different seasonal ingredients in that part of the world (winter tomatoes!), his discoveries during eleven years as a northerner, and the upcoming Taste Port Douglas festival.
We caught up with John at the Queen Victoria Market.
We finished the show chatting to Daniel Wilson from both Huxtable restaurant and the slowly growing Huxtaburger stores. He's just authored a new book about making the perfect burger, and we chatted in depth about how to turn your burgers from OK to awesome.
Cam is in Bendigo today, so after a quick intro on the phone we reached into the freezer to pull out an interview originally aired in 2009. John Reader is the author of Potato: A History Of The Propitious Esculent, and his book is an amazing story of the history of the humble spud.
We started today's show with a quick mention of St Kilda's seminal Dogs Bar, which is now back under independant ownership... great news!
Jamie Oliver's Ministry of Food has been operating in Australia for three years now, and Katherine Hardingjoined us to talk about the ethos of the program, the importance of cooking skills on everyday health, and how you can get involved.
Chef Ian Curlie has established himself in Melbourne's culinary scene at The European (amongst many other venues), and we spoke to him and his butcher Simon Poole about how they prepare their meat for the demand of their venues. Did you know the price of beef has increased 70% since last year? Nor did we!
To finish today's show we had a chat to John Patton about indigenous culture and food habits. The good news is that many endangered bush foods are now being re-cultivated, so that cuisine will not - hopefully! - be lost to us forever.
On today's show we spoke to Vue de Monde's head chef Cory Campbell and cocktail guru Sebastian Reaburn. We chatted about the terrine that Cory had kindly brought in to keep us all fed, how both folks got hooked on flavour, the variety of Melbourne's dining scene (everything from fine dining to excellent burgers), and to finish Seb mixed us some hot buttered rum. What's not to like?
Good food? We've had some, and we started the show talking about some recent experiences at Merricote in Northcote, Bella Vedere in the Yarra Valley (food with amazing soul!), and Minamishima in Richmond (the greatest Japanese food experience OF CAM'S WHOLE LIFE).
We spoke to Rosemary Stanton about the new Healthy Eating Pyramid developed by Nutrition Australia, caught up with John at the Vic Market, and finished with an extended chat with Chef's Armoury's Leigh Hudson about the Japanese beverege Shochu.
On today's show we spoke to Dr Sally Norton about the Australian Grains Genebank in Horsham and how that facility works with other gene banks worldwide. We then had an extended chat with two Melbourne chefs, Raymond Capaldi and Nick Stanton, about what to cook now that winter has arrived.
We started today's show with a market report from John at QVM's Tomato City.
We reached into the freezer to re-heat our next interview: we spoke to Joel Salatin from Polyface Farm in Virginia USA. We spoke to Joel about how he started out as a farmer, the effects of commercial food production on us and our environment, what large food producers do to the food they sell you to eat, and also wondered what we as consumer can do to try and improve the situation.
We started today's show with a quick wrap-up of Matt's trip to adult Disneyland, Las Vegas... surreal.
Frank and Elizabeth from Home Make It joined us to tak about the upcoming Darebin Home Made Food and Wine Festival, which as the name suggests is all about the cultural traditions of doing things yourself at home. Home Make It specialise in classes for making your own passata, salami, and (clearly the most important) wine. Never thought of trying this at home yourself? Maybe check out the festival and learn how!
Next up we spoke to John at the Vic Market.
To finish today's show we spoke to Philippa Sibley, who has just finished up running the kitchen at Prix Fixe. We chatted about mushroom season and how best to use them, as well as Philippa's spooky flavor combination of passionfruit and mandarins.
On today's show we had a quick market report from John at the Vic Market.
One of Melbourne's super-chefs Donovan Cooke joined us with Hillary McNevin to talk about his new book The Atlantic at Home. We spoke about his history as a chef, his initial memories of seafood as a child, working with Marco Pierre White, and his approach to cooking with various types of fish.
We finished the show enjoying a Knickerbocker cocktail courtesy of Sebastian Reaburn. Melbourne hosts the final of the Cricket World Cup today, and we'll bet you didn't know that the first ever tour of the English cricket team to Australia was bankrolled by Melbourne's famous Cafe de Paris. Commercialisation of sport has been around for a long time!
The president of the Australian Culinary Foundation Neil Abrahams joined us today to talk about their various efforts to assist Vanuatu residents recover from the recent cyclone.
Next up we had a chat to John at the Vic Market.
Pope Joan's Matt Wilkinson has just released another book (just as excellent as his last one): Mr Wilkinson's Simply Dressed Salads. We chatted about some of his favourites, what actually even defines a "salad", and enjoyed his kids tearing around the green room destroying the place.
To finish today's show Alice Zaslevsky joined us to talk about her new book Alice's Food A-Z. Designed to teach kids about fresh food, it is an approachable and (dare we say it) enjoyable way to introduce kids to better eating. Which is a conversation we really should make sure we have!
We started today's show with a lengthy chat to legendary Melbourne chef Guy Grossi. Guy's annual tomato harvest and passata creation has grown into what is now know at the Melbourne Tomato Festival, which is happening in a couple of weeks time. We talked about how traditional Italian cultural traditions persist in Melbourne, as well as some of the history of Farm Vigano where the festival will be held.
Next up Storm In A Teacup's Hannah Dupree joined us in the studio to talk about tea. First up, did you know that all the tea you buy - Earl Grey, Oolong, etc etc - is all the same plant? Differences in processing the leaves is what creates up to 20,000 different recognised varieties of tea. We also spoke about boiling vs not boiling water, cold infusions, and what to avoid (answer: teabags).
Chef Scott Pickett took some time out from running the kitchens at Estelle and St Crispin to talk us through the recent renovation - and tweaking of culinary direction - of Estelle in Northcote. We also chatted generally about the pressures and commercial realities of running a modern restaurant. We finished the show discussing some ingredients that are currently in season, and some of the best ways to prepare them.
Yeeeeaaaaah our first show back for 2015 and we had a quick chat about some of the culinary highlights of our summer.
Our first guest for the year was Dr Rosemary Stanton. Over summer there was a tragic death of a child who had recently consumed raw milk, and there have been subsequent changes to Victorian law regarding its production and sale. But why do people consume it in the first place? Rosemary outlined the fact that there are no tangible health benefits from its consumption, and a lot of the claims you'll hear about its wondrous health properties are entirely apocryphal. Rosemary (and us here at Eat It) does support the craft cheese industry being able to use it to create more interesting boutique cheeses so long as it is used with care and the product is clearly labeled. But there is no real reason to consume the milk itself, and this is especially true for children and the elderly.
Next up we had a lengthy chat to John at the Vic Market about our fairly cool summer.
To finish today's show, winemaker Duncan Buchanan joined us via phone to talk about the 2015 vintage. Despite the cooler weather an "on-average" yield is still predicted for most areas of Australia. In fact, South Australia is looking at one of its earliest vintages ever. We also chatted about the danger presented by powdery mildew with all these cloudy days, the fact that Duncan is about to pick some Riesling grapes off vines in Halls Gap as early as this week, and certain other wanky wine topics like "pruning regime" and "canopy management".
To finish a big year of food on Triple R we were joined in the studio by Joost Bakker. According to Joost, we should make 2015 the year of composting - in fact, over 100 restaurants in Melbourne are already sending their organic waste back to growers where it can make a positive difference rather than just ending up in landfill. And it's not just for restaurateurs; you can get a small version of the same compost systems they use from Closed Loop(and probably some other places too!)
Next up we had a final market report from John at the Queen Victoria Market.
And to round off the year, the redoubtable Sebastian Reaburn joined us to talk about that great party drink, punch. You don't need a punchbowl to make it (in fact, you can even use a washing machine, assuming you are slightly insane), and don't fret about whether your recipe is "wrong"... the great thing about punch is that there's no such thing! Does it taste good? Excellent! Punchtime!
We started today's show with a brief recap of last week's BBQ day experiment. Can you make your own sparkling wine at home with a Soda Stream? Well.. kinda... with the right wine it sort of works. With cask wine? Not so much!
Anyway onto more nobel pursuits, namely having a look back at the restaurant industry's 2014 with food writers Hilary McNevan and Michael Harden. We chatted about the lean profit margins experienced by most restaurateurs, how some of the trendy ingredients are becoming passe ("we've reached Peak Quinoa") and some of the best food experiences they've had this year.
To finish up wine guru Jane Faulkner joined us to talk about the increase in different grape varietals in the Australian wine industry, what's happening with wine prices in general, and some of the broader trends in the industry. Australian Gin? Tick. Tasmanian Whisky? Tick. Continuing rise of craft beer? BIG tick. Growing acceptance of Sake as a match for various cuisines? Tickerooney.
On a packed show we spoke with Melbourne dining legend Matteo Pignatelli, owner of two-hatted Matteo's, about the odd spectacle of restaurant reservations being "scalped" to high bidders due to such a high demand for Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck restaurant opening in Melbourne next year. How much would you pay for concert tickets, or an expensive seat at a sporting event? That style of dining is similar, and it's no huge surprise that people are clamoring to get a table.
The brilliant Philippa Sibley joined us in the studio to talk about her recent travels to New Zealand. We also spoke about the Prix Fixe menu themes for both this month and next month, including a dessert that was "accidentally vegan!"
Next up we had a market report from John.
To finish this week we spoke to the head chef at Melbourne dining hot spot Mamasita, Andrew Logan. We talked about how a traditionally trained skippy Aussie ends up cooking soulful Mexican food, his travels to Mexico, and the long history of Mexican cuisine. Andrew has also contributed some recipes to an amazing tome simply titled Mexico - The Cookbook. It clocks in at 700 pages and is THE word on Mexican food.
We started today's show with a cross to the Yarra Valley, where Oakridge Estate's head chef Jose Chavez was watching his board slowly fill with orders. We spoke about the effect of the recent weather on the local produce, and what he's currently sourcing for his kitchen.
Next up we focussed on technology, with Brad Giblin running us through the recent developments with 3D printing. It turns out that people are already using these devices with food, and whilst currently there are really only single ingredient printers being used, there is really no limit to what can be achieved in the future. Maybe it's molecular gastronomy 2.0? It's even backed by NASA!
To finish today, we spoke the the man behind Bacash restaurant, Michael Bacash. We chatted at length about the new proposals to ban commercial fishing in Port Phillip Bay, and what effect that will have on the restaurant supply chain. We also spoke more generally about how to treat your seafood with respect, and how it is entirely different to preparing and cooking other proteins.