We’ve had guests across the network talking about initiatives that bring in sustainable practises, to make kitchens as close to zero waste as possible, but it remains quite the challenge. Today’s guest, Enrico Sgarbossa is a master pizza maker, flour technician, creator of zero waste bread and is entrenched in the slow food movement. Tune in for some amazing yarns and sagely advice for those looking to reduce waste and find greater connection to producers too. https://www.instagram.com/enrico_sg...
Feb 09, 2025•40 min
Tamara Grischy is the General Manager of Langton’s Fine Wines. Now you might be familiar with Langton’s as a wine auction house, but did you know, that they have advanced into many avenues within the Australian wine industry. Tamara joins me to talk about the importance of this esteemed operation. https://www.langtons.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&a...
Feb 05, 2025•47 min
Finding your true calling in life doesn’t come to everyone, but for some there are key moments that capture the imagination and set you off on a journey far more fulfilling than perhaps you may have anticipated. Today’s guest, Kimmy Gastmeier (Cherry Moon) has created her dream food store where fermentation and fire are at the very heart of everything she does. https://www.cherrymoongeneralstore.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES htt...
Feb 04, 2025•41 min
After working their entire careers in the corporate world, Caroline Kropack and her husband George decided to throw it all in and do something they love. After years of experimentation they took the leap and Brazen Brownies was born. https://brazenbrownies.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www....
Feb 03, 2025•20 min
Following in your father’s footsteps is an adage, but given the family run nature of most hospitality businesses it’ happens a lot in the restaurant sector. Of course, few have the added pressure to succeed as today’s guest whose father is one of the most loved food professionals on the planet. Jack Stein (Rick Stein Restaurants) joins us for some incredible yarns, and a bit of wisdom thrown in too. https://www.instagram.com/jacksteinchef/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES...
Feb 02, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Andy Emans holds the role of Experience Manager at Brick Lane Brewing; what does that entail you might ask? Well, a love of hospitality is sure a good place to start, and Andy has that in spades. https://bricklanebrewing.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Wale https...
Jan 29, 2025•47 min
It is the summer series of Deep in the Weeds and today we are joined by a chef Lorena Corso who has appeared on Dirty Linen and Deep in the Weeds and dished up some inspired conversations and she’s back again to deliver some more from her travels. https://www.instagram.com/siciliansmokeout?igsh=NW1nc2ppa2Y0ejBl SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f...
Jan 24, 2025•24 min
Brett Trewartha is a jack of all trades when it comes to his wine brand, In Praise of Shadows. It’s an intriguing name, for sure, but what’s even more interesting is what’s in the bottle and how it makes you feel. https://www.inpraiseofshadows.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglassp...
Jan 24, 2025•42 min
Nic Bowen is the chief winemaker for Howard Park wines. Nic was born into a winemaking family and in a short time has made valuable contributions to the Western Australian wine industry. https://howardparkwines.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Wale https://www....
Jan 10, 2025•43 min
The summer series continues Deep in the Weeds and today we catch up with award-winning food writer Anna Kharzeeva who takes us on a food journey like no other. https://www.instagram.com/anna.kharzeeva/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck http...
Jan 05, 2025•13 min
This is the summer series of Deep in the Weeds and although we had Evan Marlor (Laggan Pantry) on only recently, it was clear he had more travel yarns in his rucksack. He shares some ripping yarns worth tuning in for. https://laggan.com.au/#1 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deep...
Dec 29, 2024•18 min
Martin Bosley (Yellow Brick Road, NZ) - reflections on seafood https://www.instagram.com/martinbosley1/?hl=en Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman https://www.instagram.com/fisheads/?hl=en Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork SUBS...
Dec 26, 2024•24 min
It all started on the Balzanelli family homestead where traditions and smallgoods has been passed down the generations. Marco Balzanelli (Four Bees and Balzanelli Smallgoods) is at the helm of this extraordinary third-generation strong smallgoods specialist and joins us to share yarns of the family and the art of great charcuterie. https://www.instagram.com/balzanellismallgoods/ Follow The Crackling https://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/ Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram...
Dec 22, 2024•14 min
It was just the second episode of Deep in the Weeds back in 2020 when we first caught up with Jacqui Challinor, and we’ve had her on the show a few times since, and every time there is a huge shift in her life, and today is no different. Join us as she shares travel yarns and some Christmas joy. https://www.instagram.com/jacqueline_challinor/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e...
Dec 22, 2024•19 min
Pub restaurants have changed dramatically in the last decade or so, but it’s tricky to find the right balance between pub grub and an elevated dining offering. We catch up with Wayne Algar (The Inn, Ainslie) who is leading the team of on the first floor of one of Canberra’s best pubs. https://www.edgarsinn.com.au/theinn Follow The Crackling https://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/ Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagra...
Dec 20, 2024•13 min
Join us for a deep dive into the seafood industry with two of Australia’s most influential experts. Angelo Vaxevani, manager of Nicholas & Peters Fish Stores—the country’s largest independent seafood retailer—and Frank Theodore, the driving force behind Get Fish, Sydney’s premier fishmonger for top restaurants, share their reflections on the year that was in 2024. From emerging trends and changing consumer preferences to festive season favorites, Angelo and Frank offer unique perspectives on...
Dec 20, 2024•13 min
We caught up with Mischa Tropp earlier this year to talk Toddy Shop, but his world has become a little bit busier since with the opening of Kolkata Cricket Club. He joins us today to share a few food yarns from his travels. https://www.instagram.com/wearekerala/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram http...
Dec 16, 2024•14 min
He left the public service and followed his love of food, and now Louis Couttoupes (Onzieme) has one of the most dynamic and exciting restaurants in Canberra. He joins us to share his gifted approach to cooking over fire and old school hospitality. https://www.onzieme.com.au/ Follow The Crackling https://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/ Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow PorkStar https://w...
Dec 13, 2024•20 min
Michael Hill Smith was the first Australian to become a Master of Wine (MW). Since achieving this milestone in 1988, he hasn’t slowed down in any way, shape, or form. He is the co-founder of Shaw + Smith, Tolpuddle, and MMAD Vineyard, and stands as one of Australia’s most influential and ground-breaking wine figures. Today, he joins me to share what’s new and exciting in the world of Michael Hill Smith. https://www.shawandsmith.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEA...
Dec 11, 2024•41 min
It all started when Eli Bailey (Dewsbury Pork) was collecting firewood from a neighbour who offered him some pigs. Now after years of hard work he is dedicated to preserving and promoting the Hampshire and Duroc breeds and their genetics within Australia. https://www.dewsburyspork.com.au/ Follow The Crackling https://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/ Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow PorkS...
Dec 07, 2024•15 min
He is one of the most talented young chefs in the country, but Mal Hanslow (Pilot and Such and Such) is also one of the most humble. He’s not only showing restraint beyond his years, he’s inspiring his young team to do special things in the nation’s capital. https://www.andsuchandsuch.com/ Follow The Crackling https://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/ Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Pork...
Nov 29, 2024•17 min
In today’s episode, we are in South Gippsland to speak with Lisa Jenkins from Fleet Wines. Together with her talented husband Justin, they are redefining delicious wines in unconventional and refreshing ways. https://www.fleetwines.com.au/ https://www.winegippsland.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagra...
Nov 27, 2024•27 min
David Lakhi (Little Black Pig and Sons) flew to Australia to chance his arm as a chef, but found it hard to get his foot in the door until he met an Italian legend who took him under her wing. After years rising the ranks he’s now he’s running his own Italian restaurant that has a very special connection to locals. https://www.littleblackpigandsons.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u...
Nov 26, 2024•39 min
There aren’t many truly seasonal products but cherries are one of those fruits that only appear as the weather warms up. By January they are more or less gone again. For me, they are more exciting than Christmas. Andrew Fairley is a lawyer and cherry farmer. Yarra Valley Cherries is home to 20,000 trees that provide up to 200 tonnes of cherries every year. This will be Andrew’s 10th harvest on this farm but he is honouring a multi-generational heritage as a fruit producer. https://yarravalleyche...
Nov 25, 2024•24 min
After a fire ripped through her restaurant Eleftheria Amanatidis (Eleni’s Kitchen + Bar, Yarraville) thought her livelihood and dream restaurant could be over. But after a tough rebuild, the doors have swung open again. She joins us to share tales of a family with a long history in food, and what it takes to rebuild a business. https://eleniskitchen.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscri...
Nov 24, 2024•31 min
A native of northern Italy, Matteo Zamboni (Civico 47) began his culinary journey in some of Italy’s finest kitchens, including the Michelin-starred La Pergola in Rome and Ristorante Cracco in Milan. After traversing the globe he landed in Sydney where he joined the kitchens of some of Australias best restaurants until the opportunity to take on the challenge of opening a new restaurant in the building that formerly housed Lucios - one of Australia’s institutions. It is here where he is now find...
Nov 20, 2024•44 min
In today’s episode, we are in East Gippsland with Alistair Hicks, who, together with his wife Catherine, made a lifestyle change that now sees them as the proud owners of Blue Gables—a winery that, from the start, made a name for itself with its boutique style and excellent quality. https://www.bluegables.com.au/ https://www.winegippsland.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf...
Nov 20, 2024•26 min
To good to ignore After making a home in Melbourne and running the kitchen of one of Melbourne’s busiest restaurants Doug Keyte (Naldham House) got an opportunity too good to ignore in Brisbane. So he packed up the family and headed north he for the very first time he’s putting his own food on the plate and creating one of the most exciting news brasseries down under. https://www.naldhamhouse.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https:...
Nov 17, 2024•32 min
In this episode, we are on the Bass Coast, where idyllic coastlines and picturesque hinterlands make for popular holiday retreats. For a lucky few, it’s a place to call home. Frank Butera and his family, from Bass River Winery, join me today. https://www.bassriverwinery.com/ https://www.winegippsland.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 Foll...
Nov 13, 2024•21 min
Mary Vaughan is the Senior Station Manager of Anthony Lagoon, part of the Westholme Wagyu supply chain for cattle company AACo. Known to all as Brumby, she spent her early years on the land and was always drawn to horses and station life. Brumby’s workplace is about 400km north east of Tennant Creek on a historic stock route in the Northern Territory’s Barkly Tablelands. Their role is to breed the heifers - female cows - who will be crossed with wagyu sires to produce the F1 cattle that end up o...
Nov 12, 2024•26 min
