Can you bee-lieve it?

Honey is variable, precious and under threat. Bees are responsible for pollinating a large proportion of crops: we don’t eat without them. Jessica Locarnini spends a lot of time thinking about all this in her role as Australia’s only honey sommelier. Beekeeper, educator, judge and passionate honey-lover, we rhapsodise about a special, unspoilable and undervalued sticky treasure.

https://www.instagram.com/honeymerchant/?hl=en

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There’s nothing like coffee prices to get a conversation going! Melissa Glentis is general manager at The Bean Cartel coffee roasters. How much should a cup of coffee cost and why? What can cafe owners do to increase understanding and spend, and what should coffee drinkers know about the coffee supply chain?

I mentioned Melissa’s LinkedIn article:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/coffee-prices-need-rise-12-cup-how-sensationalist-media-wa3vc/

Chapters

00:00 The Coffee Culture and Its Complexities

12:54 Understanding Coffee Pricing and Its Impacts

25:46 The Future of Coffee: Sustainability and Consumer Awareness

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Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Restaurant life is emotional! Heidi Modra recently sold Pinotta after 14 years of looking after community, and thinking about her business day and night. She’s now an employee at Ophelia, adjusting to cafe rhythms and steering the ship as they open for nights. The transition was necessary but there’s rawness and grief along with reflection and relief.

https://www.opheliawestgarth.com.au

Chapters

00:00 Transitioning from Owner to Employee

02:50 The Emotional Journey of Closing a Restaurant

05:41 Reflections on Management Styles

08:56 The Challenges of Running a Small Business

11:51 Finding Relief in Employment

14:40 Grief and Growth After Closure

17:51 The Different Rhythms of Cafe and Restaurant Work

20:52 Creating a Nighttime Dining Experience

23:51 The Evolution of Hospitality Careers

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Deep in the Weeds is a food podcast hosted by Anthony Huckstep in conversation with chefs, food producers and members of the hospitality industry. An Australian Food Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

West Australian apple grower Ann Lyster is also the chairperson of Fruit West Co-operative. She didn’t start life as a farmer but she finds it extraordinarily satisfying, rich and diverse. Not only is there the joy of feeding people, there are also the challenges and learning opportunities of digging into everything from soil to marketing to intellectual property.

⁠https://www.fruitwest.com.au/index.htm⁠

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Lister Orchards

02:59 The Seasonal Cycle of Apple Farming

05:53 Transitioning to Farming Life

08:52 The Bravo Apple: A New Variety

11:33 The Role of Cooperatives in Farming

14:59 Marketing and Exporting Apples

17:33 The Science and Art of Apple Farming

20:48 The Joy of Apples and Their Versatility

23:30 The Beauty of Apple Trees

25:39 Conclusion and Reflections on Farming

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The Producers is a food podcast telling the stories of producers, farmers, growers and makers.. A Deep in the Weeds Production An Australian Food Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

It’s the sixth episode in our Illuminating Lumen series, and this one has some big news. After working all the angles, owners Emma and Marichi have decided to call time on the North Melbourne location. What wouldn’t they compromise on? What are they proud of? And what’s next?

https://www.lumenpeople.com

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What are the biggest pain points in hospitality right now? Perth-based consultant Hayley Illing (Hayley in Hospitality) lands on working holiday visas - they don’t work for employees or businesses. There are also issues with broader perceptions of hospitality, and the resilience of people within it. We also tackle Google reviews: what’s the best way to respond to a one-star downer?

https://www.hayleyinhospitality.com.au

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Hospitality and Hayley Illing

03:06 Current Challenges in the Hospitality Industry

05:58 Visa Issues and Workforce Shortages

09:03 Resilience Coaching in Hospitality

11:59 Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace

15:03 The Importance of People in Hospitality

17:46 Understanding Hospitality's Reputation

20:58 Cultural Experiences in Papua New Guinea

24:09 Systems and Processes in Hospitality Consulting

26:51 Common Mistakes in Hospitality Management

29:51 Handling Customer Feedback and Reviews

32:48 The Passion Behind Hospitality

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At first glance, this pod is a conversation with Sarina Kamini about her new book What We Call Masala, which explores theories and practices around regional Indian spices. But go deeper and it’s an invitation to connect with our bodies, minds, souls, heritage and one another.

There’s also some homework: get your turmeric and your salts!

Sarina Kamini

https://www.sarinakamini.com

I mention this podcast with Anjali Ganapathy:

https://deepintheweeds.com.au/podcast/anjali-ganapathy-pig-out-kodava-meal-experiences/

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00:00 Introduction to Dirty Linen Podcast

05:06 Understanding Masala and Its Cultural Significance

11:08 The Role of Tradition in Cooking

16:31 The Shape of Flavor and Sensory Experience

22:47 Articulating the Complexity of Masala

28:39 Entry Points to Cooking with Masala

36:10 The Transformative Power of Cooking

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Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

There are so many ways to be inclusive when it comes to dining. Kurt Lovell runs Project Salubrious, a three-year-old cafe north of Brisbane. Following his own health issues, he eliminated dairy, gluten and grains from his own diet, and has reflected that style of cuisine at the cafe. What’s the response been? How does he deal with sceptics? And how hard is it to run an independent business which is more expensive than those around him?

https://www.projectsalubrious.com.au

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Project Salubrious

03:02 The Journey of Project Salubrious

05:50 Emphasizing Local Produce

08:47 Personal Journey with Food and Paleo Diet

11:52 Creativity in Limitations

14:17 Running an Independent Hospitality Business

14:46 Reflections on Fine Dining Experience

14:57 Understanding the Value of Unique Cafes

15:45 Conclusion and Future Aspirations

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How do restaurants ensure customers fall in love with them and decide to return? Studio Round strategy director Robert Nudds has worked with some of Australia and New Zealand’s most engaging restaurants to create and communicate identity, purpose and brand touchpoints. We talk about ‘experience philosophy’ and how it can help restaurants thrive.

https://round.com.au

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Hospitality Design

02:32 The Role of Strategy in Restaurant Experience

04:14 Design Elements that Enhance Experience

07:58 Adapting to Different Restaurant Concepts

10:19 Transforming Customer Experiences for Success

12:25 Integrating Brand Story with Customer Experience

14:15 Authenticity in Service Delivery

17:12 Creating an Experience Philosophy

18:55 Branding and Identity in Hospitality

22:17 Practical Advice for Restaurant Owners

25:07 Identifying Confusion in Restaurant Concepts

28:03 Empowering Staff to Tell the Story

29:58 The Essence of Branding in Restaurants

31:56 Personal Insights and Qualifications

33:54 Advice for Aspiring Restaurant Owners

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As Dirty Linen celebrates 5 years, we return to the airwaves with chef, restaurateur and author Annie Smithers, owner of Du Fermier in Trentham, Victoria. Last time we spoke to Annie, we lamented the loss of her water rights. Suddenly, her small farm was imperilled. Now she’s once again able to water her carrots but the overall picture for local food is still a patchy one.

Previous podcast with Annie:

https://deepintheweeds.com.au/podcast/annie-smithers-du-fermier-babbington-park-kitchen-sentimental/

Story about the water rights ban:

https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/eating-out/archaic-law-prevents-beloved-chef-from-watering-her-vegetables-20241018-p5kjfv.html

Annie mentioned Jono from Brooklands talking abattoirs:

https://deepintheweeds.com.au/podcast/jono-hurst-brooklands-farms-abbatoir-access-issues/

And we chatted about Simon Schulz:

https://deepintheweeds.com.au/podcast/simon-schulz-schulz-organic-dairy-sharing-tough-realities/

I mentioned Living Culture:

https://www.livingculture.org.au/

And Growing on Country:

https://yuruwan.teachable.com/p/growing-on-country

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Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.