It was an absolute delight to get back on the mic after some rough times here in Victoria.

I can't think of a better guest to kick off the next round of episodes than Joanne Rosanoski from Country Jo's Homemade.

Jo sums up what it means to be a local producer. Her focus on 360-degree production ensures that products are made using local ingredients and sold back to the community right here in the Macedon Ranges.

We had a great chat about life, commercial cooking and sourdough bread making, and I can't wait for Jo to teach me how to get my sourdough career up and running.

You can find Jo's products @ https://www.countryjoshomemade.com.au/

Much love, and stay safe!

Pete

Additional Information:

Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Additional Sounds by Lobo Loco - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco

Rob and the team at Olives Olives have been growing olives in the wonderful Macedon Ranges for the last 15 years.

In addition to the family-operated olive grove of 300 tree's Rob also helps manage other olive groves in the area using his extensive knowledge of olive cultivation to assist the producers right across the Macedon Ranges.

I had a great chat with Rob about what he loves about being in the Olive game and learnt a few things along the way.

You can find Rob and the team from Olives Olives at your local farmer's markets in the Macedon Ranges.

Finding Olives Olives:

Web: https://olivesolives.com.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olivesolivesau/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olivesolivesau

Additional Information:

Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Additional Sounds by Lobo Loco - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco

A quick bonus episode where we turn the mics around and Re-gen Farms Australia interviews This Local Life about consumer choices when it comes to food.

I had a great time being on the other side of the mic and loved the chance to talk about how we make choices about what we eat.

Enjoy!

Additional Information

Music by Scott Buckley –

www.scottbuckley.com.au

Addtional Sounds by Lobo Loco -

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco

Shannon and Steph have been farming for around 5 years and entered the world of farming from what you would say are less traditional backgrounds.

Their farming operation, Re-gen Farms Australia, provides some of the highest quality beef I have tasted and cooked with. Pasture raised protein is what they do best, and my advice is to get your orders in and see what the fuss is all about.

Shannon and Steph both have a love of the outdoors and a keen interest in the health of the environment and the impact that has on the produce they bring to market.

You can feel the passion that Shannon and Steph have for regenerative agriculture and the importance of maintaining the land's delicate ecosystems while producing a commercial product.

The end result, Re-gen Farms Australia is something the Macedon Ranges should be very proud of.

I am very happy to be able to help bring their story to life and offer some perspective around Regenerative Agriculture and its practices.

Check out their produce @ https://www.re-genfarms.com/

Troy de Haas was born and raised in Mt Macedon and spent his younger years training in endurance running and orienteering.

It could be said that Troy and his Father are responsible for bringing the sport of Orienteering to Mt Macedon and to this day, it is still a compulsory part of education at Macedon Primary. Troy spent many years representing Australia on the world stage in the sport and achieved some amazing results around the world.

A true ambassador of this great place, Troy has taken his love for the region around the world and after visiting over 70 different countries, is proud to be able to say he was raised amongst the wonderful environment Mt Macedon offers.

What a great way to kick off Season 2.

In this episode, we chat to Ben Holmes and Shannon Wright from the Romsey Brewing Company about how their flagship beer "Daily Lager" was born.

What a great story about two local guys who wanted to do right by their small community and bring beer back to the Romsey scene after the pub closed down.

Tune in and find out how they built the brand, the beer and took a simple idea from start to finish with amazing results.

An amazing effort by anyone's standards.

Find out more @

Web: http://dailylager.com.au/

Instagram: @daileylager

I caught up with Chris Steffanoni recently to talk about health, the body, nutrition and endurance. I had been excited to have this conversation for a while now and it didn't disappoint. Chris was raised in the Macedon Ranges and focuses on bringing great health outcomes to his clients and is an all round ambassador for this great region.

About Chris:

As a sports therapist working in private practice, I am privileged to be in a position to help athletes and non-athletes get the most out of their bodies.

There are three main areas that I consult in;

  1.Musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.

  2. Nutrition

  3. Bike Fitting.

I'm passionate about endurance sports having raced bikes for the last twenty years and worked with professional athletes, teams and sports institutes since 2006.

But it's not all about the athletes. Every day I see regular mums and dads, kids or grandparents in the clinic who suffer from chronic pain, recurring injuries or need some advice on what foods to eat to stay healthy.

With qualifications in complementary medicine and sports therapy, I pride myself on offering a holistic approach to treatment. I am a firm believer in Evidence-Based Practice and the biopsychosocial model of health. 

As a proud professional member of Sports Medicine Australia and the Australian Natural Therapists Association, I work collaboratively with medical and allied health professionals to help every client achieve their goals. 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to flick me an email or give me a call. I'm here to help.

Additional Information

Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Addtional Sounds by Lobo Loco - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco

I had the pleasure of sitting down recently for a great chat with Mark Grove.

Mark Grove, sponsored by the Penrite Honda Desert Racing Team, has had a very successful career in MotoCross, SuperCross, Enduro and Desert Racing.

Mark was at the top of his game through the 2018 season winning the 250cc class at the Finke Desert Race. Finishing 5th overall Mark managed the highest ever 250cc finish in a field of 500cc and 450cc bikes. Mark managed to come in in front of every 450cc machine in the race. Such an amazing effort by anyone's standards.

Have a listen to our chat here and I hope you enjoy it.

(much love, stay safe) - Pete

About Jessie:

Jessie Rigby is a contemporary artist, specialising in mixed- medium abstract landscapes, layered textures and dreamlike scenes.

Residing in the Macedon Ranges, with her husband Simon, son Sebastian and their two dogs: Spoodle Bonnie, and Schnoodle George, Jessie finds limitless inspiration in the local Victorian countryside, utilising her ‘artistic eye’ to translate her surroundings into stunning works.

Originating from the 'Rag Trade', Jessie completed studies in both visual arts and fashion. With this experience, she spent over a decade designing garments for beautiful Australian labels.

This early introduction to design, texture and colour has enriched Jessie' s creative flair and passion for whimsical aesthetics.

Applying her experience to the canvas, Jessie has developed a recognisable and "ingrained" colour palette, immediately appreciated by her clients.

Her works are created to ' calm and heal', and imbue a shared feeling of tranquillity and peace.

Jessie' s artworks are available as original pre-existing works, bespoke client commissions, limited- edition print ranges, and open- edition canvas reproductions. Original pieces can be sourced through her website and Instagram, some permanent exhibitions, and are also stocked in several artisan spaces, galleries and lifestyle stores across Australia.

Website: https://jessierigby.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/jessierigby_art

Additional Information:

Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Addtional Sounds by Lobo Loco - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco

I caught up with Bob Nixon from Gisborne Peak Winery to talk about life, wine and what it takes to build a winery from scratch.

Gisborne Peak recently submitted 7 wines to to the 2021 Halliday Wine Companion and recived a well deserved 5-Star rating for 2 and an impressive 4.5-Star rating for the remaining 5.

I really enjoyed my chat with Bob which combined two of my passions in life. Agriculture and Wine.

You can find out more about Gisborne Peak @

https://www.gisbornepeakwines.com.au/

Its well worth a visit.

Additional Information

Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Addtional Sounds by Lobo Loco - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco