In this episode, I’m joined by the amazing Chef Wadzi, a private chef, food storyteller, and founder of Pick a Table. Born in Zimbabwe and trained across Bali, Thailand, and the Netherlands, Wadzi shares her inspiring journey from international kitchens to leading events as Head Chef in Australia, and now creating unforgettable private dining experiences.

We talk about culture, courage, building a career in hospitality, and the joy of connecting through food. This is a heart-filled conversation about finding your voice, following your flavour, and creating space at the table for stories that matter.

Follow @chef_wadzi for more behind-the-scenes or visit her website: https://picka-table.com.

In this debut episode of The Power of One Ingredient series, Amanda Drumont shares stories, tips, and fascinating ways to use garlic, an ingredient that connects cultures, heals colds, and transforms even the simplest meal. A warm, flavourful chat about food, memory, and self-care, straight from the kitchen to the heart.

Sometimes life feels heavy, messy, or just too much. But what if one small moment, like savouring a simple meal, could shift everything?

In this episode, Chef Amanda explores how food can be a gentle form of self-care, a way to quiet the mind, and a tool to bring joy and control back into our days. From building your “joy list” to resetting your environment and tuning out that inner critic, this is your permission to slow down and savour the small things, one bite at a time.

Because small actions create big change. And food is where the magic begins.

In this heartfelt episode, I’m sharing what real food means to me, and why it’s never just about what’s on the plate.

From my childhood in Brazil where meals were sacred moments, to surviving on $5 meals during overnight cleaning shifts in Australia, this is a story about more than food. It’s about culture, connection, and the quiet power of sitting down to something made with care.

No diet trends. No perfection. Just honest food that makes you feel human.

Tune in for a deeply personal reflection on nourishment, resilience, and why even a simple meal, made with love, can change everything.

Let’s reclaim what food was always meant to be.

In this very first episode, Chef Amanda Drumont shares the heart behind The Power of Food Podcast, a space where food meets real life. From Brazil to Geelong, from chef life to meal prep magic, Chef Amanda opens up about why food is more than just fuel, it’s love, culture, connection, and care.

Whether you’re a busy professional, a tired parent, or someone trying to fall in love with cooking again, this podcast is for you.

Expect real talk, delicious inspiration, and practical tips to bring joy and ease back to your kitchen.

Follow along and discover how food can become your superpower.