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. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/eat-it Twitter: @EatItRRR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EatItRRR/ Cam Smith on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/camsmith_eat_it/...
Jan 17, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 196
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. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/eat-it Twitter: @EatItRRR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EatItRRR/ Cam Smith on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/camsmith_eat_it/...
Jan 10, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 195
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. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/eat-it Twitter: @EatItRRR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EatItRRR/ Cam Smith on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/camsmith_eat_it/...
Jan 03, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 194
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. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/eat-it Twitter: @EatItRRR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EatItRRR/ Cam Smith on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/camsmith_eat_it/...
Dec 27, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 193
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. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/eat-it Twitter: @EatItRRR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EatItRRR/ Cam Smith on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/camsmith_eat_it/...
Dec 20, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 192
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. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/eat-it Twitter: @EatItRRR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EatItRRR/ Cam Smith on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/cam...
Dec 15, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 191
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. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/eat-it Twitter: @EatItRRR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EatItRRR/ Cam Smith on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/camsmith_eat_it/...
Dec 06, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 190
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. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/eat-it Twitter: @EatItRRR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EatItRRR/ Cam Smith on Instagram : https:...
Nov 29, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 189
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. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podca...
Nov 08, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 188
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. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/eat-it Twitter: @EatItRRR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EatItRRR/ Cam Smith on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/camsmith_eat_it/...
Nov 01, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 187
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. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/eat-it Twitter: @EatItRRR Facebook...
Oct 25, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 186
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. Website: https...
Oct 18, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 185
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. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/eat-it Twitter: @EatItRRR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EatItRRR/ Cam Smith on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/camsmith_eat_it/...
Oct 11, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 184
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. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/eat-it Twitter: @EatItRRR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EatItRRR/ Cam Smith on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/camsmith_eat...
Oct 04, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 183
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. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/eat-it Twitter: @EatItRRR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EatItRRR/ Cam Smith on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/camsmith_eat_...
Sep 27, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 182
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. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explo...
Sep 20, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 181
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...
Sep 13, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 180
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. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/eat-it Twitter: https://twitter.com/eatitrrr?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook....
Sep 06, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 179
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 Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/eat-it Twitter: https://twitter.com/eatitrrr?lang=en Facebook: https:/...
Aug 16, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 178
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. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/eat...
Aug 09, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 177
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, explorin...
Aug 02, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 176
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. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/eat-it Twitter: https://twit...
Jul 26, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 175
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. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/eat-it Twitter: https://twitter.com/eatitrrr?lang=en Faceboo...
Jul 19, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 174
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 separ...
Jul 12, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 173
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. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/eat-it Twitter: https://twitter.com/eatitrrr?lang=en Facebook...
Jul 05, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 172
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 ...
Jun 28, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 171
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. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/eat-it Twitter: https://twitter.c...
Jun 21, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 170
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 ...
Jun 14, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 168
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. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/eat-it Twi...
Jun 07, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 167
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 M...
May 31, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 166
