On today’s Easter Sunday we spoke with superstar chef Jo Barrett from Lorne’s Little Picket about her upcoming travels to the US, caught up with John at home rather than the market, and then spoke to Iranian refugee and café operator Hamad Allahyari about his journey from Iran to Melbourne and his café Salamatea.
Join Cam Smith and Matt Steadman for Easter Sunday EAT IT! On the show, Jo Barrett joins with news on Little Pickett and heading to America. Market Correspondent John chats about what he has on his plate, and Hamad Allahyari joins the duo to chat about his restaurant SalamaTea and his inspirational journey to Melbourne in 2012 from Iran. Join Cam Smith and Matt Steadman for Easter Sunday EAT IT! On the show, Jo Barrett joins with news on Little Pickett and heading to America. Market Corresponden...
Cam Smith catches up with Stephanie Alexander and Natasha Grogan, of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation to delve into the origins of their majorly successful school programs and how enriching it is to teach children how to grow and prepare their own food in a way that is pleasurable to them! Duncan Buchanan calls in to chat with Cam about the optimum time to pick fruit for wine making, altitude temperatures, and different types of wine glasses.
Cam Smith and Matt Steadman get together (over zoom) to chat about the fantastic range of food festivals that are on at the moment, and Cam joins John at the Queen Vic Market for John's autumn produce market report! Leo Donati of 'Donati's Fine Meats' sits down with Cam to talk about his upbringing in Melbourne, and how this lead to Donati becoming a butcher. The pair also delve into Donati's time serving during the Vietnam War and the difficulties of running a butcher shop whilst in another cou...
Cameron and Matt talk to Cathalina Pauta from the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre about their upcoming Feast For Freedom - a cuisine exchange experience in aid of people seeking asylum in Australia. They also talk to experts on challenges when operating restaurants.
Cam and Matt speak with Karen Martini all about her new St Kilda restaurant Saint George, reminisce on her incredible career so far, and get to the bottom of whether or not Karen is hanging up the TV apron for good after 17 years-spoiler alert: you'll have to wait and see. Later, Cam and Matt are joined by Pat Nourse, Creative Director of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, to celebrate the festival's 32nd edition, running from the 15th to the 24th of March. From the World Longest's Lunch, the...
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 and the new Agave liquor they managed to produce from Australian produce.
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 from a hot day at Tomato City in Queen Victoria Market. And winemaker Duncan Buchanan chats about the excitement of the summer season at the vineyard.
Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy chat with the delightful Ashleigh Butler about her new book 'The Small Kitchen Cook: Thoughtful Recipes for Tiny Kitchens', which is a collection of recipes for those living the van life, or are living in a tiny home. Butler explains how raising her twins in a combi van helped inspire her to come up with dishes that only need to be cooked on two burners! Three time winner of the International Gin Producer of the Year, Cameron Mackenzie (of Four Pillars Gin), joins ...
Join Cam and Matt as they catch up with award winning food writer, Richard Cornish, who enthuses about Slow Food, an organisation that is centered around traditional cooking and local food promotion. Cornish expands on the magical experience of coming together with people and eating home grown foods, and talks about some of his favourite places that promote Slow Food. John meets with Cam at the Queen Vic Market for his market report and talks all things eggplant, green capsicum, unwashed potatoe...
This week, Cam’s joined by Matt Steadman for a delicious episode. Cam heads to Prahran Market to chat white truffles with Mushroom Man Damian Pike, along with cherries, white asparagus and giant strawberries. Then, Jury chair for the 2023 Eat Drink Design Awards Amy Woodruff chats about design in hospitality sector and the big winners this year.
The Great Queen Vic Market Doughnut Fire of 23' is nigh!!! Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy catch up with Eva and Maria Konecsny, founders of the 'Gewurzhaus' franchise which began in Lygon Street, and now stretches beyond Melbourne to Sydney, Adelaide, and Canberra. Eva and Maria talk about their life changing time in Munich which inspired them to open their shop, and their new book 'Kindred' which is more than just a recipe book, but also a collection of traditions, rituals, and stories from the...
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 to the pizza dough we are used to! We also learn about the Roman origins of Pinsa, and Carmine's time studying to learn how to make it. John delivers the market report and gives Cam some advice on how to cook scallops without letting them dry out. Cam Hines (co-founder of Mountain Goat, which he's n...
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 went into creating it. They also talk about the process for being awarded a hat by the critics, which restaurants to look out for this year, and culinary trends. Also, the owner of Lygon Street Restaurant, Rumi, Joseph Abboud also joins the show and talks with Cam about his new book Rumi: Food of Middle Eastern Appearance . Jose...
Cam and Matt are joined by Professor Russell Keast, from Deakin University, talking about the psychology and physiology of taste and its impact on our decision-making. Then, John Pontelandolfo from Tomato City shares insights into the great quality and prices of his fresh products at Queen Victoria Market. Finally, Chef Noah Crowcroft talks about his Texas roots and his cooking style at Rice Paper Scissors restaurant.
Cam Smith and Kent talk to restaurant builder Nathan Scarfo about how design can influence noise levels while dining; John takes us to Tomato City in the market report; Plus, Max Moolman and Bridget Lansell from the Wonki team come along to chat sustainable seltzers during a live tasting.
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' experience immigrating to Austalia from Solvenia in the 60's and how that impacted the way she feels about food. She also talks about Blume's Historic Bakery and Cam congragulates Masons' 12th birthday! Cara Devine joins Cam and Matt in the studio to talk about her new book, 'Strong, Sweet, and Bitter: Your Guide T...
Cam Smith and Kent are joined by prolific food journalist and Food and Drink Hall of Fame inductee, Roslyn Grundy, to remember Kevin Donovan who recently passed away just five days after the sale of his restaurant, 'Donovans', wich was famously founded in 1995 by Kevin and his wife, Gail. Cam catches up with John for his regular market report where they enthuse about pasta types and a 15cm long artichoke! Catherine of the Spud Sisters graces the studio with her presence to talk with Cam about th...
Cam Smith and Matt discuss Matt's holiday to South East Asia and are later joined by the first Australian winner of the James Beard Book of the Year, Josh Niland. Cam and Josh have a chat about Josh's book, fish 'butchering', and the craftsmanship of cooking and presenting fish. Doctor Helen Smith also joins Cam in the studio to talk about her upcoming panel discussion 'Food Waste is Bananas!' which will be showing at The Capitol Theatre on the 18th of October.
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 in 2016, she knew she wanted to create a positive, lasting legacy out of her grief. Now, her Gippsland Jersey milk is stocked in major supermarkets and fine food restaurants. Plus, Cam gets a special visit from two of the superstars from new Abbotsford Convent restaurant, Julie. Head Chef, Julieanne Blum, and Front of Ho...
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 his holiday, and Cam discusses cheese tim tams, mashed potato as an ingredient, and the odd connection between religion and cereal with Ben Birchall and Emily Naismith from Ingredipedia.
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 discuss the price of dairy products, the stark contrast between commercial and community radio, and the evolution of some of 3RRR's shows. But most importantly, they talk about the last day of Radiothon 2023 for the show and prizes!
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 Cummins 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.
Settle in for a relaxing chat with Cam and Matt on this wet and cold Easter Sunday. Chocolate, pasta, and more is all discussed with gusto before Angus Hean from Fin Wines of Dixon's Creek in the Yarra Valley cracks open the barrels to share his knowledge on the fine details their wines. This episode also comes with a bonus Gordon Ramsey anecdote. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/eat-it Cam Smith on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
