Eat It

Join hosts Cam Smith and Matt Steadman as they speak to Dan Sims, Chair of Wine Victoria and CEO of Melbourne based events company Revel, about the upcoming Mould Cheese Festival at the Royal Exhibition Building. John Ford, Founder of Unearthed Co. Mushrooms delves into all things mushrooms, and CEO of the Diggers Foundation Tim Sansom describes the benefits of growing your food at home, and how best to do it.

Cameron Smith and Karl Chapman are joined by Melbourne-based food writer Hilary McNevin and owner of Maha restaurant Shane Delia.

McNevin details an upcoming culinary event called the Little Food Market, which she will be co-hosting at the Royal Exhibition Building between July 19 and July 21. Delia explores the ways in which Australia’s restaurant industry has changed on a social and economic level over the years.

Join hosts Cameron Smith and Matt Steadman as they speak to Shannon Martinez, owner and executive chef of Smith + Daughters about her plant-based dining experince, the winter struggle for restaurants during the current cost of living crisis, and Shannon's favourite comfort foods. Plus, wine expert Duncan Buchanan delves into all things wine for this winter.

Host Cam is joined by Adam Bloeme from the East Gippsland Winter Festival joins us to preview what is on offer as we head towards the solstice.

Cam then speaks with returning guest Kate Reid; founder and co-owner of Lune Crossiants to discuss their Lune update.

Join hosts Cam and Matt as they talk with Caterina Bosato about the recent flooding at Caterina's Cucina, Amanda Morgan on creating alternatives to tackle waste with mycelium, and Sophie Okan from Julie Restaurant about wine and more.

Cam and Matt chat with chef Darren Purchese about the upcoming "Heritage Harvest Weekend," a foodie takeover at Sovereign Hill featuring Julie Goodwin and Darren himself, happening the last weekend of May. They also get the regular market report with John from Tomato city and hear from Gabrielle Moore, founder of Sailors Grave Brewing, a boutique craft brewery in an East Gippsland butter factory. Tune in for a delightful mix of culinary insights and local market updates!

Cam Smith is joined by Bridget Lansell, co-founder of sustainable seltzer company 'Wonki', and Hilary McNevin, Melbourne-based food writer, ahead of their appearance as speaker and faciliator respectively at Melbourne Conversations' event "City Food Heroes" on Wednesday, May 22nd.

Then, head to the markets with Cam and John to find out why you can't judge a tomato by its cover, and what produce should be on the top of your grocery list heading into autumn.

Finally, Cam speaks with Australian gin maker Sebastian Reaburn from Anther Distillery all about the history of Australian whisky, and the incredible success Australian whiskies are having internationally.

Cam Smith and Matt Steadman get together in the studio to chat about cheap eats around Melbourne and the turn of the weather! Alexander Perry calls in from Castlemaine, in the foyer of his restaurant, Situation Dining, to talk about the benefit of having smaller 'micro-managed' farms as opposed to huge, large-scale ones. Alexander also tells us all about the Mount Alexander Taste Festival!

John gives his usual market report for the best of autumn produce, and Dani Valent visits the studio again to discuss her new column for The Age called 'Eat Streets'.

Cam Smith is once again joined by Karl Chapman for another effervescent episode of Eat It! In this installment, Karl regales his adventure to Kyneton and chats mushrooms with Cam, which leads into more fungal discussion with Dan Hunter!

Dan chats with Cam about things he is doing to run his farm-restaurant, Brae, as sustainably as possible. He also talks about his newly awarded 3 star status by the Organic Creditation from the Sustainable Restaurant Association (UK).

'Queen of Desserts' Phillippa Sibley teaches us how to peel chestnuts, gives us directions to her restaurant, Pinotta, and tells Cam what she's drawing at the moment, and that drawing is NOT the same as painting!

And lastly, Duncan Buchanen returns to the show to discuss grape ripeness and when it's the best time to harvest!

Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy play an engaging game of 'Is it Worth It?', where Kent throws Cam the true, hard-hitting questions! Is it worth paying premium for balsamic vinegar? or even a specialty pasta?

Accomplished Cheesemonger and Affineur, Anthony Famia, joins Cam and Kent to discuss his famous toasties from his shop Maker and Monger, which can be found at the Prahran Market. Anthony also delves into the different bacterias that are grown on cheese!

Darren Purchese of Burch and Purchese and Cath Claringbold call in to chat with Cam about Studio Kitchen! Studio Kitchen is an online resource that provides users with recipes, a food blog written by Cath, video lessons, and much more.