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…
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…
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 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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
