Masterchef contestant and Noosa Chef, Matt Sinclair had a sudden and abrupt rise to fame after becoming a fan-favourite on the 8th season of the show. But in this candid interview with Gary Mehigan Matt explains how the fear of what might happen almost stopped him in his tracks and how that uncertainty is still a battle he faces daily. 

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Matt Sinclair & facing the fear

Food is not just about how you cook in the kitchen: it's about where the food comes from, the path for ingredients from farm to plate, the love and passion that goes into making the final dish and the sharing of food with the people important to you. Masterchef judge Gary Mehigan chats to people for whom food is everything - it's the love that goes into sourcing ingredients, creating the recipes and sharing that love of the process with others. Each dish has a much bigger story than just the cooking - each dish becomes A Plate To Call Home.
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Get ready to discover the wonders of cheese. An incredibly softly spoken man, Anthony has lived a life of cheese worship. Owner of Maker & Monger at the Prahran Market in Melbourne, Anthony has dedicated his life to understanding what makes the greatest gorgonzola, the rarest ricotta and the most magnificent mozzarella. Here he talks with Gary Mehigan about all things cheesy. It's a real foody chat for you die hard cheese fans out there.  

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Anthony Femia & the cheese revolution

Brisbane Chef & Restaurateur Philip Johnson is regarded as one of the founding five, instrumental in changing the face of Brisbane dining. He's owned and run e'cco bistro for over 25 years and paved the way for future chefs to make their mark. In this chat with Gary Mehigan, Philip reflects on a life-time in the hospitality business and his advice to up and coming chefs.

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Philip Johnson & changing the face of dining

Actress, opera singer, chef, writer - Silvia Colloca has done it all, and she isn't stopping anytime soon. Host of the "What I Eat When" podcast, Sylvia talks to Gary Mehigan about life on the streets of Milan where she grew up and how she met her now husband, Richard Roxburgh, through a chance encounter on a Hugh Jackman film. PLUS she belts out an Opera tune you won't want to miss. 

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Silvia Colloca & the art of living well

Horrified by what went on behind the scenes on one of Australia's top reality tv shows, Janella Purcell has now dedicated her life to helping people understand their bodies and how the food they eat impacts their entire system. Gary Mehigan and Janella discuss the pillars of health and just what went on behind the scenes of Biggest Loser. 

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Janella Purcell & nourishing body, mind and soul

Head Chef at Freds Paddington and with a new book out called "Always Add Lemon", Danielle Alvarez gets Gary's mouth watering with her cuban recipes and memories from her mother's kitchen. 

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Matt Sinclair & facing the fear

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