Deep in the Weeds - A Food Podcast with Anthony Huckstep
1,275 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDeep in the Weeds is a food podcast hosted by Anthony Huckstep in conversation with chefs, food producers and members of the hospitality industry.
An Australian Food Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.
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John Rivera (Kariton Sorbetes) - Two scoops
May 28, 2023 18:00 - 44 minutesWhile growing up John Rivera ( Kariton Sorbettes) fell in love with food by watching cooking shows - especially shows with Neil Perry. It lead to a chance start in Perry’s restaurants that triggered a career in fiber dining in some of Melbourne’s best restaurants. But when the pandemic landed he searched for a way to pivot and took a dive into the sweeter side of his culinary ancestry. Now he has one of the most unique gelato offerings in the country. https://www.karitonsorbetes.com Follow ...
The Crackling: Anna Ugarte (Chef) - Immerse yourself
May 26, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutesThere are many that have dreams and aspirations of becoming a chef. Of rising the ranks and getting the opportunity to express themselves on the plate and bring joy, through food, to people’s lives. For Anna Ugarte the journey of discovering herself on the plate finds her in some of the most amazing restaurants on the planet. https://www.instagram.com/trupunx/?hl=en Follow The Crackling https://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/ Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Fo...
Anthony Iacono (Bertoni) - New traditions
May 24, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutesWhen we last caught up with industry legend Anthony Iacono (Bertoni) he shared the tale of moving from the corporate world into cafes and sharing his family heritage. He shared the realities of growing to eight stores, and the benefit of peeling back to just one – the original Bertoni. He joins us for an inspiring chat to discuss where he’s taking his business, the opportunities for everyone moving forward and what has emerged from the covid bubble. https://bertoni.com.au Follow Deep In The...
Over a Glass: Franco Michienzi (Elisas Steak, Vancouver) - the top tier of wine professionals
May 24, 2023 17:59 - 37 minutesFranco Michienzi has been looking after people in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada for many years. He has earned his place in the top tier of wine professionals in the city, In fact he was recently named Vancouver Magazine’s 2023 Sommelier of the year. Today you’ll finds him at pouring wine at Elizas Steak House. https://www.instagram.com/francomichienzi/?hl=en Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en...
Benjamin Cooper (Chin Chin) - Take nothing for granted
May 23, 2023 18:00 - 43 minutesWhile taking a gap year to consider his future Benjamin Cooper’s (Chin Chin) world was turned upside down with the passing of his mother. Forever inspired by her cooking, he landed a part time job in the industry and soon fell in love with life in a commercial kitchen. It lead to gigs at some of London’s and Australia’s best restaurants before an opportunity to lead the kitchen of what would become one of Australia’s busiest restaurants changed his life. https://www.chinchin.melbourne https...
The Producers: Henning Skallebaek (Aurum Poultry Co.) - Passion for poultry
May 22, 2023 18:00 - 15 minutesVictorian-based Aurum poultry are specialists that focus on producing the finest chicken, cockerel, ducks and game birds for avid cooks who appreciate the flavours and textures of traditionally raised birds. And according to Henning Skallebaek they have become the go to poultry supplier for some of Australia’s most influential chefs too. https://aurumpoultryco.au Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/dani...
Sam Byrd (NOA, Guerrilla and Palooka) - In the blood
May 21, 2023 18:00 - 36 minutesGrowing up as a hoteliers son, Sam Byrd (NOA, Guerrilla and Palooka ) understood that the focal point was always the restaurant and more specifically the kitchen. It gave him a strong grounding in the art of hospitality from a young age, and a natural knack of knowing what people want when they dine out. And he’s become a leading light in the culinary offering in Cairns, Queensland. https://linktr.ee/noaeatdrinkshare Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepin...
Fishtales: Lance Wiffen (Sea Bounty Mussels) - the “Grandfather” of mussels
May 21, 2023 17:59 - 36 minutesLand farming and sea farming are interconnected sectors that play vital roles in food production and sustainability. Both sectors require responsible resource management and sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact. Gaining an intimate understanding for the marine environment through careers in both land farming and wild catch fishing give the Australian mussel industry’s “Grandfather” Lance Wiffen a unique understanding……. https://seabounty.com.au Follow Fishtales, a Seafood ...
The Crackling: Luke Leyson (Goodwood Quality Meats) - the world is your pork oyster shoulder
May 19, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutesA career in food is alluring for many. Some find their place on the tools and learning the art and craft of butchery, and there are some, like Luke Leyson, that hone those skills and take on the world. https://www.instagram.com/lukeleyson/?hl=en Follow The Crackling https://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/ Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow PorkStar https://www.instagram.com/po...
Shane Middleton (6Head, Perth) - Head full of steam
May 17, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutesAfter cutting his teeth at renowned Perth restaurant Clarke’s of North Beach, Shane Middleton (6Head, Perth) made his way to London - and more specifically with a goal to work with Heston Blumenthal. He realized this not only in London, but in Melbourne to at Dinner by Heston. When family circumstance saw him move home to Perth he set about running the kitchens of some of the city’s most important venues, and now he’s joined a large group and part of the biggest projects of his life. https:/...
Over a Glass: Andrew Thomas (Thomas Wines, Hunter Valley) - a yardstick of quality
May 17, 2023 17:59 - 52 minutesAndrew Thomas or more affectionately known as Thommo, is a personality in the Hunter Valley like no other. Known for his meticulous craftmanship of Semillon and Shiraz, his brand Thomas Wines are a yardstick of quality in the region. https://www.thomaswines.com.au Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Executive Producer Anthony Hu...
Jack Brown (Printhie Wines Restaurant, Orange) - Who I am
May 16, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutesAlthough good food was at the heart of his family growing up it wasn't until his family moved to Singapore for his high school years hat Jack Brown (Printhie Wines restaurant) was swept up in food and culture. It help launch him into a career as a chef, and although he cut his teeth at some of Australia’s best restaurant, it wasn't until a personal revelation changed his approach to food entirely. Discovering his biological father was a first nation person, he soon had a whole world of cultur...
The Producers: Caley Callope (Black Duck Foods) - generosity and community
May 15, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutesCaley Callope works with Black Duck Foods, an Indigenous produce enterprise that encompasses farming, learning, connection and culture on Yuin Country in East Gippsland, Victoria. Caley brings her whole self to her role: there’s her rich and proud Aboriginal heritage, the complexity in how she was raised in generosity and community, and an academic lens which also informs her intention and ambition. https://www.blackduckfoods.com.au Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.c...
The Crackling: Colin Barker (Megalong) - Fins, scales and pigs tails
May 12, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutesChef Colin Barker (Megalong) spent years at the Boathouse as one of the countries best fish cooks, but now in the Megalong Valley he’s exploring land-based proteins much more, and in particular the whole pig. https://megalongrestaurant.com.au Follow The Crackling https://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/ Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow PorkStar https://www.instagram.com/porks...
Niro Richards (Brasserie 1930) - Always learning
May 10, 2023 18:00 - 40 minutesNiro Richards (Brasserie 1930) grew up in a food-loving family with both parents dishing up cracking feasts every night. Soon enough he was on the pans in the family kitchen and it lead, quite naturally into a career in food. Wanting to learn from the very best he scored a gig at New Zealand’s only three hat restaurant of the time before jetting to Sydney to up his game and soon landed a key role at hot restaurant LP’s Quality Meats. Now he’s joined one of the most exciting groups in the coun...
Over a Glass: Gerald Naef (Patina Wines) - pursuing his dream across the globe
May 10, 2023 17:59 - 38 minutesGerald Naef is the owner, winemaker and viticulturist behind Patina Wines. His love of the vine has seen him pursue his dream across the globe. Patina is a family-owned estate and has been consistently producing world class wines since inception. https://patinawines.com.au Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Executive Producer A...
Sofika Boulton (Chef) - Deferred for a better life
May 09, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutesWhile at university Sofika Boulton began washing dishes and running food at a friend’s restaurant to make ends meet. She soon fell for the atmosphere and lifestyle of hospitality, and before she knew it she’d deferred university and found herself enamoured with work in a commercial kitchen. Soon enough she found herself in some of the most progressive restaurants of the west, before the chance to become a head chef changed her approach to cooking entirely. https://instagram.com/sofiki_?igshi...
The Producers: Kim Turner (The Paddock) - Grow and thrive
May 08, 2023 18:00 - 15 minutesFor the last 18 years, The Paddock in Leopold has offered people with a disability the chance to learn new skills, and thanks to The Paddock’s Kim Turner the fruits of their labour are now appearing on restaurant menus across the region. https://www.givewhereyoulive.com.au Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Host Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Executive Producer R...
Michael Jaques (Tulip Restaurant, Geelong) - The food world is your oyster
May 07, 2023 18:00 - 43 minutesGrowing up on a sheep farm, Michael Jaques (Tulip Restaurant, Geelong) had a strong connection to the land and food from a young age. Although he loved being in the kitchen a career in food wasn’t a consideration until to took an opportunity to work on an oyster farm in Chile. The experience opened his eye to a career in food and upon his return to Australia he went head first into a career in hospitality. After working in some of Australia’s and England’s best restaurants he now has his own ...
The Crackling: Ian Martin (Martin's Ridge Farm) - From plate to paddock
May 05, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutesSustainably farmed free-range pork is something that we expect these days, but what does it take to create a lifestyle for the pigs to give them their best life, and look after the environment too? For pig farmer Ian Martin (Martin’s Ridge Farm), it’s just a normal way of life to work with the land, the animals and the natural elements to find a synergy between them all. https://www.martinsridgefarm.com.au Follow The Crackling https://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/ Follow Huck ht...
Fiahtales: Cath Peachey (Narooma Oyster Festival) - rocking and shucking
May 04, 2023 18:00 - 20 minutesThe Narooma Oyster Festival is an annual celebration of oysters that takes place in Narooma, New South Wales, Australia. The festival showcases the region's famous oysters and promotes the local seafood industry. It features a range of events and activities, including oyster shucking competitions, cooking demonstrations, live music, and seafood tastings. Visitors can sample fresh oysters from local farms and learn about the oyster farming process. The Narooma Oyster Festival attracts visitors...
Fishtales: Jim Yiannaros (Batemans Bay Oysters) - champion shucker
May 04, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutesLadies and gentlemen, put on your fancy hats and grab a glass of champagne because today we're talking about the Phar Lap, Makybe Diva, and Winx of oyster shucking - Jimmy Yiannaros! This shucking legend has left his competitors in the dust with his lightning-fast speed and surgical precision, making him a force to be reckoned with in the oyster world. Just like those famous racehorses, Jimmy has become a household name in his field, inspiring awe and admiration in all who witness his shuckin...
Over a Glass: Martin Hudak (Maybe Sammy/Spiritual Coffee) - coffee and cocktails
May 03, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutesMartin Hudak is passionate about two art forms, coffee and cocktails. He is a world renowned bartender, spirit ambassador, author and co-owner of Maybe Sammy in Sydney. https://www.instagram.com/martin_hudak/?hl=en Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Executive Producer Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ L...
Suleyman Kirbancioglu (Safran) - Game changer
May 03, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutesSuleyman Kirbancioglu (Safran) grew up in Mengen, by the Black Sea, a region renowned for producing the best chefs in Turkey. Coming from a long line of culinary excellence, with the majority of his family working in the hospitality sector, he was destined to do the same. After years of experience working in some of the finest dining establishments in Istanbul, he ventured downunder and to the NSW Central Coast where he is changing perceptions of Turkish cuisine. https://www.safranrestaurant...
Fishtales: Michael ‘Banjo’ Young (Banjos Oysters) - creating something unique and valuable
May 03, 2023 00:11 - 22 minutesWhile the two professions of music and oyster farming may seem vastly different, they both require dedication, hard work, and a passion for creating something unique and valuable. Michael ‘Banjo’ Young is a unique character in the world of oysters & music ….. https://www.banjosoysters.com https://www.naroomaoysterfestival.com Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman https://www.instagram.com/fisheads/?hl=en...
Calvin McDonald (Brewdog) - Dog with a bone
May 02, 2023 18:00 - 41 minutesWhile studying politics at university in the UK Calvin McDonald (Brewdog) landed a part time job in a bar. Soon enough, he found the comradery infectious, and soon enough he was rising the ranks of a boutique craft beer company and leaving his university days behind him. He moved to London and become an integral part of the growth of one of the biggest craft beer and hospitality brands on the planet. When an opportunity to bring it to Brisbane emerged, he leapt into action, and has not only c...
The Producers: John Ford (Unearthed Mushrooms) - The Mushroom Guy
May 01, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutesJohn Ford and his team at Unearthed Mushrooms grow gourmet culinary mushrooms in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, supplying restaurants and a few retailers in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. John has loved mushrooms since he was a teenager and eventually turned his hobby into a business. It’s been far from easy but he’s as curious and passionate about fungi as he ever was and is very happy to wear the mantle of ‘The Mushroom Guy’. https://www.unearthedco.com.au Follow The Producers on Instagram ht...
Dom Aboud (The Union Bank, Orange) - Flourishing in the food bowl
April 30, 2023 18:00 - 39 minutesAt the age of 8 Dom Aboud (The Union Bank, Orange) took every chance he could to hang out in his uncles restaurant. Enamoured by food and cooking from a young age it lead to a start in the hospitality sector, but it wasn't until a chance meeting with Neil Perry and Corey Costello that Dom’s career took a sharp detour. Now he’s running the kitchen of one of Australia’s most-renowned regional restaurants. https://www.theunionbank.com.au Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.in...
Narin Kulasai (PorkFat) - The basis of everything
April 28, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutesIn Thailand the pig is considered a lucky animal, and for Narin Kulasai (Porkfat) pork was at the heart of many of his family meals. Inspired by his grandmother’s ability to utilise porkfat in almost every dish, he opened his first restaurant that explores the food passed down through generations in his family, and the food he loves to cook at home. https://www.porkfat.com.au Follow The Crackling https://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/ Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckste...
Nick Deligiannis (Audrey's) - Swim your own race
April 26, 2023 18:00 - 37 minutesSince working his first service at six years old in his father’s restaurant, Nick Deligiannis (Audrey's) was destined for a career in hospitality. He embarked on a journey committed to learning and constantly taking on new challenges in some of melbourne and Longdon’s best restaurants until a yearning for a sea change saw him head for the Mornington Peninsula where he is showing maturity on the plate beyond his years in a seafood-centric finer diner that’s garnering a lot of attention. https...
The Adelaide Hills Feature Episode - the hills are alive
April 26, 2023 17:59 - 28 minutesThe Adelaide Hills is a reservoir of discovery and adventure in South Australia. You can lose yourself in its land of twists and turns and be back again in the city before you know it. Then again you might just want to stay. https://www.adelaidehillswine.com.au Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Executive Producer Anthony Hucks...
The Producers: Georgina Baker (Bello Beef) - Bringing back local food systems
April 24, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutesLevenvale Farm is a place that nourishes the soil, the plants, the animals and where farmer Georgina Baker (Bello Beef) and her husband Sam are rearing the amazing cattle to produce grass fed Bello Beef. A farm that helps build community and bring back localised food systems. https://www.levenvalefarm.com.au Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Host Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com...
Tony Panetta (The Woodhouse restaurant) - Love what you do
April 23, 2023 18:00 - 37 minutesAfter running the largest foodservice operations in the country, Tony Panetta (The Woodhouse restaurant) felt the full impact of the pandemic seeing all events cancelled and having to let go of one of the biggest hospitality workforces in the country. The time out made him realise a need for change and headed back to his home state of Victoria, where things are at a much smaller scale, but he is now doing what he does best - delivering on the value of flavoursome, fresh and seasonal ingredien...
The Crackling: Liam Downes (Black Cat Truffles) - Favourite ingredient
April 21, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutesIn food, people often want to know what someone’s favourite restaurant is, their favourite dish, and sometimes even favourite ingredient to cook with. For Liam Downes (Black Cat Truffles) it’s an absolute no brainer. The pig offers too many opportunities to pass up as his favourite. https://blackcattruffles.au Follow The Crackling https://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/ Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagra...
Fishtales: Facundo Márquez (Polanco Caviar) - a commitment to quality
April 20, 2023 18:00 - 43 minutesCaviar consumption is increasing world wide, with the definitive shift from wild to farmed caviar the global supply and quality is at an all time high. With the recent advances in sturgeon aquaculture and the expansion of luxury consumers, there remains vast potential in the category. Facundo Maequez, a native of Uruguay is the founder and ceo of one of the worlds most interesting caviar producers, Polanco. https://polancocaviar.com Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram https:/...
Kim-Maree Moore (Oko Restaurant, Oko Rooftop cafe) - On the stage
April 19, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutesAfter growing up on the country Kim-Maree Moore (Oko Restaurant, Oko Rooftop cafe) had a great connection with food. It lead to a career on commercial kitchens and onto the big stage - literally. She landed a gig cooking for some of the biggest music acts in the world. When the tour was over she came back to earth with a thud, but she found her spark in Asian cookery and went on to be part of many to grace the Melbourne culinary landscape. Now she’s going back to her roots and exploring the f...
Over a Glass: Nick Ryan (Journalist) - an authoritative voice
April 19, 2023 17:59 - 56 minutesNick Ryan is an extremely well-spoken and authoritative voice of the Australian Wine industry. Writer, judge, presenter and communicator. Nick is a self employed and self-effacing career journalist, he also happens to have some of the best bed hair in the business. https://instagram.com/nickryanwine?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.in...
Kristian Vale (China Lane) - Follow the spice trail
April 18, 2023 18:00 - 36 minutesSpending time in the family kitchen and learning to bake from the age of six meant Kristian Vale (China Lane) was destined for a career in food. He left his homeland New Zealand in search of experience and landed in Sydney where he become completely mesmerized by the depth and nuances of the myriad cuisines of Asia and set himself a mission to learn. Now he runs one of the busiest modern Asian restaurants in Sydney. https://chinalane.com.au Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://...
The Producers: Cathy Palmer (How Now Dairy) - from music to milk
April 17, 2023 18:00 - 36 minutesCathy Palmer is just about getting used to the idea that she’s a dairy farmer. After a career in music management she followed a passion for animal welfare into ethical milk production. On her northern Victorian dairy farm, calves aren’t ripped away from their mums soon after birth. Instead, cows and calves stay together through to weaning. Cathy ensures a calm, happy life for her own cows, and she gets rave reviews for her milk, but How Now is also a showpiece, proving that dairy can be done...
Zac Sykes (Libertine) - Home coming
April 16, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutesAfter leaving Brisbane in the 1990s for a gig in Sydney’s thriving hospitality sector, Zac Sykes (Libertine) fell for the pace and excitement of a commercial kitchen. It lead to roles in some of the city’s best restaurants over two decades but the lifestyle was taking its toll. So he made a home-coming to Brisbane to make huge changes in his life where he now runs the kitchen of one of Brisbane’s best. https://www.instagram.com/chefzacsykes/?hl=en Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram h...
The Crackling: Orazio D’Elia (Da Orazio) - Pizza and porchetta
April 14, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutesPorchetta is a thing of beauty, the wonderfully soft, seasoned meat, the crips crackling, it’s one of the best ways to celebrate the pig. And few is any do it better than Orazio D’Elia (Da Orazio). https://www.instagram.com/da_orazio/?hl=en Follow The Crackling https://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/ Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow PorkStar https://www.instagram.com/porksta...
Fishtales: Alicia Gaiero (Nauti Sisters Sea Farm - Maine) - next generation oyster farmer
April 13, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutesMaine is home to a thriving oyster farming industry, with over 100 oyster farms located along the coast. The state's cold, clean waters and unique tidal patterns provide ideal growing conditions for high-quality oysters. .As a rookie oyster farmer, one can expect to work closely with experienced growers to learn the ins and outs of the trade. Alicia Gaiero is one such rookie, for whom her home state of Maine has provided not only the opportunity to become an oyster farmer but for her to dev...
John Leverink (The Boathouse Restaurant, Canteen) - Push the boat out
April 12, 2023 18:00 - 24 minutesAfter two decades at the helm of one of Canberras dining institutions John Leverink (The Boathouse Restaurant, Canteen) has been helped build the foundation for the new wave of restaurants emerging in the capital to thrive. Not one to rest on his laurels he’s now become part of the new wave too with an electric ramen bar too. https://www.instagram.com/chefjohn_cbr/?hl=en Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://...
Over a Glass: James Dickson-Hoyle (Such and Such, Pilot- Canberra) - sharing a passion for wine
April 12, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutesJames Dickson-Hoyle is the Group beverage director of Such and Such. After originally stumbling into hospitality he now strides and slides around some of Canberra’s hottest venues, curating wine lists and sharing his passion of wine with avid diners. https://andsuchandsuch.com Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Executive Produc...
Martin Dulke (Merrick’s General Store) - The sea change
April 11, 2023 18:00 - 24 minutesLast time we caught up with Martin Dulke (Merrick’s General Store) he was dealing with the logistics of feeding people in Quarantine and readying to open and manage the food and beverage operations for huge sports stadiums. But after a move to the Victorian seaside game day is looking a little different. https://www.instagram.com/chefmartindulke/?hl=en Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huc...
The Producers: Andrew Yeo (Yeo Farm) - For the locals
April 10, 2023 18:00 - 12 minutesAndrew Yeo (Yeo Farm) runs a small lamb operation on 100 acres in Bulahdelah on the Mid North Coast of NSW. It’s a small farm dedicated to the locals where Andrew runs 160 Australian White Sheep to bring fresh pasture raised lamb to the area. https://www.yeofarm.com.au Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Host Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Executive Producer Rob L...
Claire Van Vuuren (Bloodwood) - In the blood
April 09, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutesSome thirteen years ago Claire Van Vuuren (Bloodwood) rolled the dice and aimed to raise the level of dining in Sydney’s Newtown. Already in love with its array of accessible global eateries, she wanted to create a local in her own neighborhood that changed the perception of ‘local’. It’s had its challenges, but Bloodwood has become one of the most important neighbourhood eateries that has helped pave the way for so many that have come after it. https://bloodwoodnewtown.com Follow Deep In T...
The Crackling: Justin North (Chef) - Aiming for the top
April 07, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutesWhat does it mean to be the very best. Many in the hospitality sector strive to be the best in their field, to be recognised by their peers, by the critics, and by their guests. But for Justin North (Concept Hospitality), aiming for the pinnacle and the vision of the best - changes as quickly as the culinary landscape. https://www.instagram.com/chefjustinnorth/?hl=en Follow The Crackling https://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/ Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ F...
Fishtales: Angelo Vaxevani (Peter's and Nicholas Seafood) - balancing volume, quality and customer expectations
April 06, 2023 00:05 - 22 minutesSeafood is arguably the toughest of all the food groups to retail. Consumer expectations are that retailers will carry a full range of everything that swims, regardless of season, region and fishing conditions- Angelo Vaxevani manages 2 of Australia’s largest retail seafood stores - hear his story of balancing volume, quality and customer expectations, always with a smile 😃 In this episode we are love on location from the Sydney Fish Market. https://www.nicholasseafood.com.au Follow Fishtal...
Sarah Bailey (Chef Sarah) - Natural born chef
April 05, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutesBorn in Orange NSW, Sarah Bailey (Chef Sarah) grew up on a pig farm in Orange, NSW with 5 brothers, surrounded by orchards. Food was always at the centre of everything she did, even proclaiming at the age of five that she wanted to be a chef. She fulfilled her childhood dream and it took her all over the world, from Brazil to China and Malaysia, and now she’s found a home on the NSW mid north coast where she runs a small, but dynamic catering business. https://www.facebook.com/chefsarahw/ F...