Eat It

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 their own family.

Self-proclaimed 'Mad Scientist' Roz Kaldor-Aroni chats with Cam about her healthy ice-cream brand, 'Elato'! She talks about her experience working in intellectual property law and how that helped her develop her own brand. Roz also reveals how she worked out how to create recipes using the least amount of sugar possible without compromising the taste, by using sweet ingredients (that aren't strictly sugar).

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 now departed from) makes an appearence in the studio to talk about his new venture, Southern Seagreens. Hines brings in a little sample of homegrown seaweed for Cam and Matt, and explains the reasoning behind using wakame to make the seaweed and how it's helping keep native kelp populations alive.

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. Joseph tells us about all the fabulous people who were behind the creation of his book and reminisces about his cooking career and how he got started.

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 To All Things Cocktails' and her introduction to bartending. Cara also enlightens us on the Triangle of Taste and how to make a balanced cocktail!

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 the 'oodles' of potato varieties in Peru and how one goes about growing potatos!

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 House manager, Anna Clifford, tell us all about the persuasive Cam Miller, keeping calm in service and how to listen to your onions - during their Sunday lunch seating no less.