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The best tomatoes for tomato sauce and Australia's new "tequila"

Cam walks and talks with Hohn from Tomato City about picking the best tomatoes at Queen Vic Market. Cam chats with Sebastian Raeburn from Distiller for Craft & Co. about tequila and mezcal…

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Taking the temperature of Melbourne, fruit and wine

Cam and Matt sit down with Besha Rodell, chief restaurant critic for The Age and Good Food, to catch up on the state of the restaurant scene in Melbourne. John Pontelandolfo checks in…

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Wonderful Pinsa, Child-Rearing At The Market, and Southern Seagreens!

Join Cam Smith and Matt Steadman as they learn about Pinsa dough from the delightful Carmine Constantini - owner and chef of the St. Kilda-based restaurant Pinsabella - which is a lighter alternative…

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Two Great Reads: 'The Age Good Food Guide 2024' and 'Rumi: Food of Middle Eastern Appearance'

Cam Smith and Karl Chapman are joined in the studio by Co-Editors of The Age Good Food Guide 2024, Ellen Fraser and Emma Brahimi, to chat about the new edition and what…

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Food Driven Beagles and The Triangle of Taste!

Cam Smith and Matt have a chat with Chef and Co-Owner of Masons of Bendigo, Sonya Anthony while she takes a walk around Daylesford Lake with her Beagle! Sonya talks about her parents'…

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Sallie Jones’ Jersey Cows and the Masterminds Behind So-Hot-Right-Now ‘Julie’

Cam Smith (joined briefly by Carl) sits down with dairy industry icon, Sallie Jones. She grew up on a dairy farm, and when she lost her father to suicide during the dairy crisis…

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The Return of Primitive Cooking, and The Great Truckie Scone Debate!

Cam Smith (joined briefly by Rachel) chats with chef, Nathan Scarfo, about the evolution of kitchens and the rise of the celebrity chef. John joins the show for his usual market report before…

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Lance Wiffen from Sea Bounty Muscles and Author Max Allen on Wine

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…

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Movida's Frank Camorra talks Massimo Bottura & Seb Reaburn from Another Gin

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…

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Nutritionist Rosemary Stanton & Angus Cummins from The Bitters Lab

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…

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Dani Valent on #foodiesforyes & Chef Adrian Richardson from La Luna Bistro

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.

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The Spud Sisters On The Diversity Of The Almighty Potato

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.

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Angus Hean from Fin Wines in Dixon's Creek

Settle in for a relaxing chat with Cam, Matt & guest Angus Hean from Fin Wines on this wet and cold Easter Sunday.

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Dani Valent and Clive Blazey from Digger's Club

Food writer Dani Valent walks us around the farmers’ markets; Clive Blazey of The Digger's Club; and John from the Queen Victoria Market.

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Nick Mahlook from Sodafish and Cath Claringbold

Chef Cath Claringbold from Burch & Purchese Sweet Studio discusses the greatest thing that ever happened to a carrot and we drop a line into Lakes Entrance in the heart of Gippsland and…

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Nicky Riemer from Bellotta and Prosecco Queen Melissa Brauer

Nicky Riemer, chef at Bellota in South Melbourne, talks about her trip to Japan, and what she's cooking in her restaurant; John at Queen Victoria Market provides a fresh produce update; and Prosecco…

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Rosa Mitchell from Rosa's Canteen and Winemaker Duncan Buchanan

Rosa from Rosa's Canteen; John from the Queen Victoria Market and winemaker Duncan Buchanan.

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Ros Grundy, John from Queen Vic Market and Duncan Buchanan

In the final 'Eat It' for 2022, Melbourne food writer Roslyn Grundy returns to talk about regional Victoria’s sweep in the recent Good Food Guide, and Melbourne’s hottest new restaurants; John from the…

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Rosemary Stanton and Matteo Fulchiati

Nutritionist Rosemary Stanton joins Cam to talk about the impact Christmas time can have on our diets and how our views on nutrition have shifted over time. Then, Matteo Fulchiati, head chef at…

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Dani Valent, John from Queen Vic Market and Duncan Buchanan

Food writer and journalist Dani Valent drops by the studio to discuss her current favourite cafes in Melbourne and how we can employ a ‘No Waste’ policy in our kitchens; John from Queen…

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Ros Grundy and Ben Shewry

Editor of the The Age ‘Good Food Guide’ Roslyn Grundy reflects on the year and all the new ins-and-outs of Melbourne dining and food trends. Then, Attica owner Ben Shewry discusses his philosophy…

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Botanical Hotel chef Rabih Yanni and Fermenter Sharon Flynn

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…

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Melbourne Royal and Lune

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…

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Joost Bakker and Noah Crowcroft from Rice Paper Scissors

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…

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Melbourne Farmers Markets and Very Good Salads

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…

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Ingredipedia and Dan Hunter

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…

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Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, and Fermented Food

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…

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Ella Mitas and Duncan Buchanan

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…

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Lee Tran Lam and Caterina Borsato

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…

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Wild Organic Oysters and What's Fresh at the QVM

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…

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Andrew McConnell, Michael Harden, Gerald Diffey

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, 

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Donovan Cooke and Duncan Buchanan

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…

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Karen Martini and Joost Bakker

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…

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Clive Blazey and Nick Mahlook

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…

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Jess Ho and Nerida McPherson

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…

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Varroa Mite Update and Australian Barista Championships

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…

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Guy Grossi, Seb Raeburn, and Hidden Souk

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…

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The State of Hospo and Paynesville's Sardine

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…

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The Future of Australian Bees and Pizza Around the World

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…

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Amore Cheese and Weird Wine

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…