Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent
807 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDirty Linen goes behind the scenes in restaurants, cafes and bars, covering issues the hospitality industry finds hard to share in public - it's all up for grabs and everything is on the table. Your host is food journalist Dani Valent. For 20 years, Dani has been writing about restaurants and the people who give them life. But she's an outsider, a critic, a tourist, a fan. Despite hearing the stories and writing the tales, she's never really understood what happens behind the scenes. Now it's time to get stuck in, with compassion, humour and fearlessness. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in pressing topics. We ask the hard questions and discuss the big issues, bringing a unique perspective to a world that we all intersect with but often don’t understand. Dirty Linen is a Deep in the Weeds Production.
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Episodes
Leon Dalloway (Gin Journey) - Gin is having a moment
August 15, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutesGin is having a moment. We talk to gin communicator Leon Dalloway about gin's backstory, the ups and downs of the drink over the centuries, and the particular qualities of Australian gin. Leon's Gin Journey tour company is celebrating 10 years. Currently running in London and Sydney, he's about to do his first Melbourne gin crawl as part of the upcoming Melbourne Cocktail Festival. https://melbournecocktailfestival.io/ Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpod...
The Producers: Jaimi Pennell (Forgotten Sound Farm) - Piece of mind
August 14, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutesAfter looking to find a genuine purpose and help deal with post-natal depression, Jaimi Pennell (Forgotten Sound Farm) began growing food at home. With her hands in the soil, it wasn’t long before she yearned to have her own farm to feed the wider community, and one day supply restaurants. She’s now four months into her dream and making a huge impact in the scenic rim. Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman ...
Gail Donovan & Nick Parkhouse (Donovans, St kilda) - passing the baton with love
August 13, 2023 19:30 - 29 minutesLegendary St Kilda restaurant Donovans is changing hands for the first time since it opened in 1997. On August 31, founders Gail and Kevin Donovan will hand over the beachfront business to their ‘adopted son’ Nick Parkhouse, the current general manager of the restaurant. https://donovans.com.au https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/one-of-melbourne-s-most-iconic-restaurants-changes-hands-after-26-years-20230810-p5dvea.html Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instag...
Eating, Writing, Reviewing with Dani Valent
August 08, 2023 20:17 - 16 minutesYou're hanging with me today! I chat about where I've been eating and what I've been writing about. There's also a bit of storytime as I read my recent review of Commis, first published in The Age Good Food. Listen through to the end to hear about Foodies For Yes, my campaign to vote yes for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Dani's articles: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/by/dani-valent-hven6 Vote Yes: https://www.yes23.com.au/ #foodiesforyes Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://ww...
Shanteh Wale (The Halliday Awards) - Dirty Glass special episode
August 06, 2023 18:00 - 14 minutesSomething a bit different today! The recent Halliday Wine Companion Awards are one of the biggest events on the Australian wine calendar and Shanteh Wale, host of our sister podcast Over A Glass, is a judge and award presenter. What makes these awards meaningful, what do they say about the Australian wine industry and who took their shoes off on the night of nights? https://winecompanion.com.au/resources/awards/halliday-wine-companion-award-winners Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://w...
Elisha Kesici (Sucree Dessert and Wine Bar) - proud and determined
August 02, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutesFacing a personal tragedy and the many trials that go into opening a business, pastry chef Elisha Kesici is the proud and determined owner of Sucree Dessert and Wine Bar in Melbourne's Essendon. We talk about her Turkish background, a succession of mentors who helped her learn and grow, and her long-term determination to run a dessert bar. https://sucreedessertandwinebar.com.au Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.inst...
The Producers: Judith Bennett (Belvedere Valley) - Grass is greener
August 02, 2023 00:07 - 26 minutesDeep in the southern forests of Western Australia Judith Bennett and her husband Richard (Belvedere Valley) are raising Wagyu on a rotational grazing system. Grass pastures are paired with their own meadow hay to give their cows a happy healthy life completely raised on grass, and delivering a truly unique eating experience. https://belvederevalley.com.au Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent ...
Martin Boetz (Short Grain) Episode 5 - is it a restaurant?
August 01, 2023 21:38 - 29 minutesThis is the fifth episode in our special series, The Long and Short of Opening a Restaurant. We’re following the journey of renowned chef and restaurateur Martin Boetz: he’s moved home to Brisbane and is working towards opening ShortGrain, an Asian eatery and foodstore - or is it actually a proper restaurant, Marty? With just over a month until opening, it’s time to check in for a progress report. https://www.shortgrain.com.au Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirty...
Mariano De Giacomi (Gradi Group) - pizza experimenter and innovator.
July 30, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutesWhen Mariano De Giacomi was a boy in Naples, the pizza cooks were heroes and working as one seemed unattainable. But from a start washing dishes and practicing with leftover dough after the cooks had gone home, Mariano is now living in Australia where he's the executive chef at pizza restaurants Gradi Group, the owner of a catering company and an irrepressible pizza experimenter and innovator. We mentioned this episode with Gradi owner Johnny Di Francesco: https://deepintheweeds.com.au/podcas...
Manish Mehrotra (Indian Accent) - Melbourne bound
July 26, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutesManish Mehrotra is one of India's most prominent chefs, with his Indian Accent restaurant flourishing in New Delhi, New York, London and now Mumbai. We catch up to talk about his approach to contemporary Indian cuisine, his childhood in Patna in a strict vegetarian household, and his upcoming trip to Melbourne to cook at Tonka. https://www.instagram.com/chefmanishmehrotra/?hl=en Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.in...
Harry Lalor (Next Generation Chef) - getting a foot in the door
July 25, 2023 18:00 - 24 minutesWe love shining a light on new talent at Dirty Linen so when we heard about a 17-year-old high school student who had done work experience at restaurants including Vue de monde and Grossi Florentino, we had to find out more. Harry Lalor talks us through his passions, his observations on the hospitality industry, his efforts to make an Instagram-worthy strawberry tart and his tips for getting a foot in the door at top restaurants. https://www.instagram.com/harry.lalor/?hl=en Follow Dirty Lin...
The Producers: Emelia Prendergast (The Saucy Australian) - Queen of Conserves
July 24, 2023 18:00 - 22 minutesEmelia Prendergast is known as the Queen of Conserves. Under her The Saucy Australian brand she produces and sells a vast range of 54 condiments from the familiar - tomato sauce, apple sauce - to the quirky - one is called Sweet Serendipity, another is a Crustacean dressing. No matter what, they all have Emelia’s mysterious secret ingredient. I wonder if she’ll tell us what it is... https://emelias.com.au Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host D...
Rachel Ward (Farmer/Filmmaker) - What if we could actually make a difference to climate change?
July 23, 2023 18:00 - 40 minutesWhat if we could actually make a difference to climate change? Filmmaker Rachel Ward felt as impotent and horrified as any of us watching - and being impacted by - the Black Summer bushfires. Then she realised her New South Wales hobby farm might be a site of change and action. The journey to regenerative farming is chronicled in her new film Rachel’s Farm: it's inspiring, empowering and will make you fall in love with dung beetles. See us in conversation: https://www.madman.com.au/rachels-f...
Kirsten Tibballs (Savour School) - Chocolate Queen
July 19, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutesChocolate Queen Kirsten Tibballs is a lifelong learner and generous teacher. She won gold in the Pastry Olympics and founded industry-leading patisserie school Savour in Melbourne in 2002. How did she get started, what drives her and what advice does she have about career pathways and easy wins for chefs struggling to create a killer dessert menu? https://linktr.ee/KirstenTibballs Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.i...
Luke Burgess (Cook Safe Coalition) - tradition, change, health and money
July 18, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutesDitching gas and embracing electric cooking is going to happen, both in domestic kitchens and in hospitality. It's just a question of when. Chef and kitchen consultant Luke Burgess is working for pro-electric agency CookSafe to advocate for induction. We talk about tradition, change, health and money. What can we do today to start cooking with power? https://cooksafecoalition.org Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.in...
The Producers: Tim Wimborne (Braidwood Food Company) - Flour and water
July 18, 2023 08:14 - 20 minutesAfter a career traversing the globe as a photojournalist, Tim Wimborne and his family moved to regional NSW and his new food journey began, first with native mountain pepper, and now with an incredible pasta and flat bread offering under the banner of Braidwood Food Company. https://www.braidwoodfood.com 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/huc...
Shingi Nyabonda (Food Next Door Co-op) - welcome, connected and nourished
July 16, 2023 18:00 - 23 minutesFamiliar food and a sense of purpose and community can be pivotal in helping refugees and migrants feel welcome, connected and nourished. We learn from Shingi Nyabonda who works with Mildura's Food Next Door Co-op: food security isn't just about consuming calories, it's about being empowered to eat in a way that feels right. https://www.foodnextdoor.org.au Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent ...
Adam Brownell (Hectors Deli) - training, retention and culture
July 12, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutesWho loves the sound of a four-day week? Adam Brownell is the new CEO of Hectors Deli, a Melbourne sandwich brand with three stores and a cultish following. He outlines the initiatives he's hoping will turn Hectors in particular - and hospitality in general - into an employer of choice. Adam also shares advice for any business looking to improve training, retention and culture. https://www.hectorsdeli.com.au Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow...
Eli Grubb (Westend Geelong) - culture, mentoring, mental health and ambition
July 11, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutesGeelong is on song! We head to G-Town to chat with Eli Grubb, head chef at Westend, a relaunched restaurant in a classic old pub in the thriving Little Malop precinct. We cover culture, mentoring, mental health and ambition. https://westendgeelong.com.au Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive P...
The Producers: Jake Wolki (Wolki Farm) - couldn’t love it more
July 10, 2023 18:00 - 36 minutesJake Wolki and his wife Ann run Wolki farm and butchery in Albury in New South Wales. They started the farm in 2019 on a hobby block that his dad used for conventional cattle. Things changed very quickly, thanks to YouTube rabbitholes and a deepening commitment to doing things differently. The Wolkis farm according to five principles: animal welfare, environmental backbone, healing food, community and profit. It’s been a radical life shift for Jake from fast food and poor health to regenerat...
Dani's Postcard from Brisbane - food, wine, feeling and sunshine
July 09, 2023 18:00 - 16 minutesI'm sending you a Postcard from Brisbane! I've just spent five days eating my way around Brisbane, enjoying the food, wine, feeling and sunshine. Join me for meals, cocktails, coffee and tips for Queensland capital city dining, plus a sneaky jaunt to the Gold Coast. Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (...
Paul Kasten (Deep End Pizza) - crafted with dedication
July 05, 2023 21:13 - 25 minutesAustralia is rife with pizza restaurants but there's noone doing what Paul Kasten does at Deep End in Melbourne. The year-old restaurant is a destination for New York, Chicago and Detroit-style pizzas, crafted with dedication by an American chef who is a pizza nerd from way back. We talk about the joys and challenges of running a small business with a unique offering. Oh, and cheese pulls, there's always time to talk stretchy cheese. https://deepend.pizza Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram ht...
Martin Boetz (Shortgrain, Brisbane) - The Long and Short of Opening a Restaurant Episode 4
July 04, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutesThe countdown to Shortgrain continues. This is the fourth episode in our special series, The Long and Short of Opening a Restaurant. We’re following the journey of renowned chef and restaurateur Martin Boetz as he works towards opening ShortGrain, an Asian food store and eatery in Brisbane. With about 2 months until opening - we hope - it’s time to check in for a progress report… https://www.instagram.com/shortgrainbymb/ Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenp...
The Producers: Julie Martyn (Artisa) - Where’s the cheese?
July 04, 2023 01:21 - 19 minutesAfter more than 20 years involvement in scientific research Julie Martyn (Artisa) moved to Tasmania and began looking for opportunities where she could indulge in her foodie interests. A mix of opportunity and science lead her to exploring plant-based cheese, especially those that might incorporate some of the amazing Tasmanian produce. https://artisa.com.au Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalen...
Simon Rogan (L'Enclume) - popping up
July 02, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutesHow (and why) do you transpose a 13th English blacksmith building to a Sydney beachy restaurant? We chat to leading UK chef Simon Rogan, in the glow of being awarded the third Michelin star he's been working towards for decades, and on the cusp of his Australian pop-up at Bathers' Pavilion. https://www.simonrogan.co.uk Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) ...
Mariana Chedid (Brulee Cafe & Patisserie) - falling into food
June 28, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutesSometimes you can just tell there's going to be a great story behind a food business. Mariana Chedid's Brulee cafe and patisserie has a unique homely feeling and gorgeous croissants. She shares her story of moving from Lebanon, falling into food and finding some great mentors and hard lessons along the way. We talk about Julia Child, Louis Fleyfel AO, Le Cordon Bleu, La Tour d'Argent and chef Yohan Lastre, Brasserie Thoumieux and Jean-Francois Piège, Daniel Vaughan from Brighton's Pantry and ...
Alisha Henderson (Sweet Bakes/Co.Bake Space) - delivering joy.
June 27, 2023 18:00 - 22 minutesWhere are the co-working spaces for bakers and makers? Cake queen Alisha Henderson has just launched Co.Bake Space with Alice Bennett. We chat to Alisha about running a small business designed to deliver joy. https://www.sweetbakes.com.au Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https:...
The Producers: Mark Foletta (Yin Barun Farm) - a focus on regeneration
June 26, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutesMark Foletta grew up on a farm near Benalla, a couple of hours from Melbourne, and ended up buying the farm next door. Yin Barun is a diverse business with everything from cherries to pumpkins, pine mushrooms, wine and livestock. Mark has a focus on regeneration, soil health and strong human connections, not just in his regional area but also with prominent city chefs who use and appreciate the food he grows and forages. Sustainability isn’t just about the environment, it’s about the people w...
Sean Flanagan (Wildgrain Mornington) - trying to make business viable
June 25, 2023 18:00 - 37 minutesWinter is always tougher trading for restaurants but 2023 is presenting particular challenges. Sean Flanagan owns Wildgrain Mornington, a regional eatery which grows a lot of its own produce and works every single angle in trying to make business viable. This is a big chat, covering government policy, owner mindset and customer interactions. https://www.wildgrain.com.au Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.instagram.co...
Shahnaz Albokhalifeh (Free To Feed( - the joys of sharing food and culture
June 21, 2023 18:00 - 23 minutesWe wrap up our Refugee Week series in this conversation with Shahnaz Albokhalifeh. Born in Iran and now living in Melbourne, Shahnaz works with life-changing social enterprise Free To Feed. We talk about the difficulty of arriving in Australia as a refugee and the joys of sharing food and culture on the path to belonging. https://www.freetofeed.org.au Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Follo...
Atena Kashani ( 01 Kebab, Roxburgh Park) - thwarted ambition and excellent kebabs.
June 20, 2023 18:00 - 23 minutesWe continue our Refugee Week series, sharing stories of women who arrived in Australia as refugees. They all seek a true welcome, a pathway to opportunity and the security of a permanent home. Atena Kashani was born in Iran and now lives in Melbourne where she works with her father Vahid at 01 Kebab in Roxburgh Park. Atena isn't allowed to study so she can't pursue her dream of being a lawyer. We talk thwarted ambition and excellent kebabs. https://instagram.com/01kebabs_?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFl...
The Producers: Brian Johnson (Jammin’ Jerk) - A new Jam
June 19, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutesAfter having an average experience eating Jamaican food at a festival Brian Johnson (Jammin’ Jerk) suddenly got an urge to try and do it better. He delved into the food of his heritage and soon discovered the complexities and challenges of dishing up food of a high standard. But after trial and error, he’s become one of the best producers of Jamaican Jerk spice rubs and hot sauces downunder. https://www.jamminjerk.com.au Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producers...
Sangee (Sangee's Asian Fusion) - diverse flavours of Penang
June 18, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutesIt's Refugee Week! All week we are sharing conversations with women who arrived in Australia as refugees. Their stories are different but some of their needs are similar: a true welcome, a pathway to opportunity, the security and safety of a permanent home. Today's guest is Sangee, whose Sydney food stall Sangee's Asian Fusion celebrates the diverse flavours of her native Penang. https://www.instagram.com/sangeesasianfusion/ Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtyli...
Pippa James (GrAiNZ) - a collection of grain enthusiasts
June 14, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutesIs there anything better than a great slice of bread? Actually, no. We chat to Pippa James from GrAiNZ, a collection of grain enthusiasts which meets to talk farming, milling, baking and brewing. GrAiNZ has just launched the John Reid Fellowship, a stipend which commemorates the sourdough pioneer by supporting projects in local grain economies. https://www.grainz.org.au Listen to John Reid on Dirty Linen https://deepintheweeds.com.au/podcast/john-reid-redbeard-bakery-trentham-optimism-su...
Martin Boetz (Shortgrain, Brisbane) - The Long and Short of Opening a Restaurant Episode 3
June 13, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutesWelcome back to our special series, The Long and Short of Opening a Restaurant. This is the third podcast following the journey of leading Australian chef and restaurateur Martin Boetz as he works towards opening ShortGrain, an Asian food store and eatery in Brisbane. In our first episode, Marty outlined the vision: self-funded ShortGrain will be an eatery and foodstore in a landmark heritage building. Episode two focused on the big decisions around the build and the budget. Let’s see where h...
The Producers: Charlie Scott (Redgate Farm Quail) - a remarkable bird
June 12, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutesFourth generation farmer Charlie Scott was always going to return to the land but it’s fair to say he didn’t dream about quail farming as a boy. A combination of luck, nous, trial, error and endless hard work led to him developing a successful business around his own breed of quail. As he comes towards the end of his farming journey, Charlie looks back on a business that’s driven him hard and brought him enormous satisfaction. http://www.redgatefarm.com.au Follow The Producers on Instagram ...
Darren Purchese - sweet treats
June 07, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutesWhen you start talking sweet treats in Australia, Darren Purchese's name is bound to come up. The new host of The Great Australian Bake Off shares tales of his transformative encounter with a Peach Melba, his surprise trip to Australia, and a Melbourne career that kicked off at Vue de monde. Darren and his wife Cath Claringbold have just called time on their dessert store and catering business Burch & Purchese. So what's next and what has Darren learnt along the way? https://www.darrenpurche...
Isy Szyman (Rathdowne Cellars) - poetry, passion & pleasure
June 06, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutesAre there barriers to being a woman in wine? Isy Szyman is wine buyer at Rathdowne Cellars in Melbourne's Carlton North. She shares why and how she got into wine and what the challenges have been as she's made her way in the industry. We talk poetry, passion, pleasure and the aroma of a fresh can of tennis balls. https://www.rathdownecellars.com.au Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Follow R...
The Producers: Giorgio Linguanti (That’s Amore) - For the love
June 06, 2023 01:38 - 34 minutesAfter arriving in Australia in 2004 Giorgio Linguanti (That’s Amore) wanted to create something different that not only fulfilled his creative side, but added to the evolving culinary landscape. He became a cheese maker for the love of creating almost an unlimited number of cheese products from just one simple ingredient, milk. https://thatsamorecheese.com.au Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivale...
Brad Cunningham (Waygood, Richmond) - stepping back to step up
June 04, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutesHow does an ex-Ottolenghi chef approach winter in Melbourne? Brad Cunningham has brings the full breadth of his experience - catering, events, exec chef of a group, fine dining and cafe - to Waygood, a neighbourhood wine bar in Melbourne's Richmond. We talk food costs, customer spend, the place of cheese, stepping back to step up, and the Ottolenghi effect. https://www.waygood.com.au Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://ww...
Juan Hernandez (Loft, Byron Bay) - happy and engaged
May 31, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutesIs Byron Bay really the paradise it's cracked up to be? Well, yes, according to Juan Hernandez, chef at Loft. It's the weather, the produce, the tight knit community of chefs and diners that keeps him happy and engaged. Juan also loves the ongoing opportunities for learning and growing as his career progresses. https://loftbyronbay.com.au Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Follow Rob Locke (...
Nemesia Dale-Cully (Wildflower Beer) - making craft beer inclusive and welcoming
May 30, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutesThe original brewers were women so why does the fermented beverage have such a blokey reputation and why is the craft beer scene rife with bro bullshit? Nemesia Dale-Cully - beer expert, activist and cellar door manager at Sydney's Wildflower - has views. There is so much joy and culture in beer but it's beyond time to make it an inclusive and welcoming arena for everyone. https://wildflowerbeer.com Nemesia's Blog: https://beerisagirlsdrink.wordpress.com/ Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram h...
The Producers: Ben Circosta (Bippi) - infused with pride
May 29, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutesGrowing up in the Victorian produce hub of Mildura, Ben Circosta’s family pantry was always well-stocked with ‘bippi’. The Calabrian word for chilli is now the name of his brand of Italian chilli pastes, based on the recipe that his Nonna Emilia brought with her from Calabria. Ben’s pandemic project has turned into a thriving young business infused with pride, not just in Italian culinary traditions but also in migrant endeavour and enterprise. https://www.bippifoods.com Follow The Producer...
Leigh Shenken (Sharpened By Leigh) - the whys and wherefores of whetstones
May 28, 2023 18:00 - 23 minutesWe spend a lot of time engaging with chefs but there's less talk about the essential tools of their trade. Leigh Shenken is an artisan knife sharpener: what are whys and wherefores of whetstones? https://sharpenedbyleigh.com Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagra...
Anna Reeves (Futureology collective) - food future
May 24, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutesWe're thinking about the food future today with artist Anna Reeves, also known as A.Ray, from the Futureology collective. In a new exhibition, the artists explore the future of food systems with a tour of a fictional synthetic food factory called “Gloop Corp”. We discuss gastronomy in the age of tech, celebrate real food rebels and ponder the hugeness of everything: is it dispiriting or empowering? Exhibition: https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/gloop-exploring-urban-food-sys...
Rodolfo Malinverni (Vanitas, Gold Coast) - food with story and heritage
May 23, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutesItalian chef Rodolfo Malinverni leads the kitchen team at Vanitas in Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast. It's a fine dining degustation restaurant looking after just 25 guests a night but Rodolfo channels his nonna's no-waste philosophy in every dish. We talk about the intersection of luxury and frugality, Italian and Australian, past and present as expressed through food with story and heritage. https://www.instagram.com/rodolfomalinvernichef/?hl=en Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram 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...
Elia Donati (Personal Chef) - strategy, mindset and personal growth
May 21, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutesHow can you express yourself as a chef? For Elia Donati, the pathway is cooking for small groups in private homes. It's a tough business but we talk about strategy, mindset and personal growth. Maybe you've achieved a lot more than you think... https://www.instagram.com/eliadonati/?hl=en Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodw...
Richard Overbye (Chef, Perth) - opportunities and pitfalls
May 17, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutesLots of chefs have a longterm dream of opening their own restaurant but what do you actually have to do to turn fantasy into a reality? Perth chef Richard Overbye cooked around the world and settled in Melbourne where was head chef at Amaru before moving back home. We talk about the opportunities and pitfalls as he seeks a site to realise his big ambition. https://www.instagram.com/roverbye/ https://www.instagram.com/caps.ul.e/ Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dir...
Martin Boetz (ShortGrain, Brisbane - Part 2) - 12 weeks til opening
May 16, 2023 18:00 - 23 minutesThis is part two in a special series following the journey of leading Australian chef and restaurateur Martin Boetz as he works towards opening ShortGrain in Brisbane. In our first episode, Marty outlined the vision: self-funded ShortGrain will be an Asian food store and eatery in a landmark heritage building. It’s 12 weeks till he presses go. Let’s see where he’s at… https://www.instagram.com/martinboetz/ Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow ...