Eat It

Kerrie and Catherine (aka 'The Spud Sisters') are welcomed to the show to talk about seasonality, varieties and all things potatoes. And Ben Shewry discusses Uses For Obsession, his new memoir detailing his persective on cooking, restaurants and food.

Jennifer Wong and Lin Jie Kong are welcomed to the show to discuss their new book "Chopstick or Fork?", a collection of stories and recipes gathered on a roadtrip celebrating the diverse stories of Chinese Cuisine in regional Australia. Next, Sebastian Reaburn of Anther Distillery sings praises to vodka, sharing the history and evolutions of this 'water of life'.

We begin with the first market report of spring, after which host Cam Smith welcomes botanist, gardener and author Paulette Whitney to the studio to talk about her new book, "Brocolli and Other Love Stories". They discuss the art of weaving botanical science into narrative, musings on growing food grounded in time and place, and the many wisdoms slowly gathered from trips between kitchen bench to potting bench and back on her property in Nipaluna/Hobart, Tasmania.

Hosts Cameron Smith and Rachel Connor are joined by Chef and recent recipient of the French Medal of Agricultural Merit, Philippe Moucher. They discuss the legacy of regional identity in French Gastronomy, and how Moucher translates this "terroir" at his Melbourne-based restuarant, Phillipe.

Next up, Duo Anthony Yotis and Laura di Florio Yotis of The Fishmonger's Son tell us about their new cookbook, which offers guidance to the home cook on how to select, prepare and cook pescatorial proteins.

Finally, Sebastian Reaburn of Anther Gin gives us the low-down on the Australian Spirit Awards, which celebrates its' 10th year.

Hosts Cam Smith and Matt Steadman speak with Dr Frazer Thorpe, Education and Engagement Manager at Space for Plants on The Garden Martian as part of National Science Week.

Next, they discuss the many wonderful works of chef and artist Philippa Sibley, before speaking over the phone with Robyn Pfeiffer from Pfeiffer Wines about the Dark Side of Wine Festival happening in Rutherglen.

Hosts Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy speak with Nick Mahlook, chef and owner of Sodafish in Lakes Entrance and master of all things pescatarian. We learn which fish are biting in Victoria, and pointers for cooking this most delicate of proteins.

Next, in the mid-winter market report, we hear from John about how best to benefit from the abundance of brassicas.

Plus advice from Mornington Viticulturalist Duncan Buchanan on how to explore one's taste in wine.

Hosts Cameron Smith and Matt Steadman are joined by Australian chef, food critic and activist Matthew Evans.

Evans delves into his new book titled MILK: The truth, the lies, and the unbelievable story of the original superfood. The book focuses on our complex relationship with the milk that we consume as adults and as babies, and explores the science, history and politics of what makes mammals different from every other life form on earth.

Cam Smith and Matt Steadman discuss Melbourne's winter restaurant scene with Bar Lourinha chef, Matt McConnell. Followed by a Queen Vic Market report, then a history of Australia's most unloved spirit, Brandy, with cocktail historian Sebastian Raeburn.

Cameron Smith and Matt Steadman chat with Melbourne Food and Wine Festival creative director, Pat Nourse, on 'Greatest of the Mall', a celebration of food courts. Then the Spud Sisters teach us how to pick the perfect potato variety for your recipes.

Cameron Smith and Kent Goldsworthy are joined by Sallie Jones (dairy farmer for Gippsland Jersey in Lakes Entrance), Matteo Pignatelli (owner of Matteo’s on Brunswick Street) and Simone Maynard (independent sake educator and promoter). Jones provides insight into the availability of her milk products in different supermarkets. Pignatelli discusses the celebration of the 30 year anniversary of his restaurant throughout July. Maynard details an upcoming sake festival, which will be taking place at Queen Victoria Market on July 20 and July 21.