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Santo Arabia (SideStall) – the beauty of the roadside stall

One of the best things about driving around the countryside is picking up produce from roadside stalls. But sometimes you can’t stop, or you don’t have cash, or you miss the sign in the dark. Santo Arabia is the co-founder of SideStall, an app that helps people discover roadside produce and pick it up with…

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Stefan Di Benedetto (Solbevi) – going from strength to strength

Stefan Di Benedetto is the founder and director of Solbevi, it you haven’t seen the Italian inspired Limoncello and Limoncello spritz beverages, well then, I can tell you, you are missing out! A brand that is going from strength to strength due to its award-winning recipe, Stefan’s dedication and the fact he is one hell…

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Over a Glass: Stefan Di Benedetto (Solbevi) – going from strength to strength

Stefan Di Benedetto is the founder and director of Solbevi, it you haven’t seen the Italian inspired Limoncello and Limoncello spritz beverages, well then, I can tell you, you are missing out! A brand that is going from strength to strength due to its award-winning recipe, Stefan’s dedication and the fact he is one hell…

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Rob Kabboord (Ruhe, Kyneton) – Building a quaint, regional restaurant model

In a former fish-and-chipper on Kyneton’s historic Piper Street today’s guest has created a 20-seat Victorian neo-bistro focussing on regional produce, Dutch heritage, and tranquil dining. Joining us today on the show to share how he has built this bold new regional destination is chef and co-owner, Rob Kabboord. https://www.instagram.com/ruhe_kyneton/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR…

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Gerald Ong (The Fifty Six, Brisbane) – Food as a vessel for culture

How do you find your identity as a chef? What are the roads to go down to discover yourself on the plate, and how do you incorporate your own heritage into the mix and please diners too? Gerald Ong (The Fifty Six, Brisbane) joins us to discuss his ‘new authentic’ approach to sharing his culture…

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Over a Glass: Mike De Iuliis (Chair of judges for Sydney Royal Wine Show) – celebrating 200 years

Mike De Iuliis is the current chair of judges for Sydney Royal Wine Show, which recently celebrated its 200th anniversary. To mark the bicentenary of the Sydney Royal Wine Show an industry symposium was recently held and Mike joins me today to give me an insight into the recent judging week and the following events….

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Mike De Iuliis (Chair of judges for Sydney Royal Wine Show) – celebrating 200 years

Mike De Iuliis is the current chair of judges for Sydney Royal Wine Show, which recently celebrated its 200th anniversary. To mark the bicentenary of the Sydney Royal Wine Show an industry symposium was recently held and Mike joins me today to give me an insight into the recent judging week and the following events….

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Samantha Parish (chef, author, recipe writer) – Chefs Eat Brisbane

Samantha Parish is a chef, author, recipe writer and all-round food person who struggles to describe her working life in a few words. Her recent book Chefs Eat Brisbane is a remarkable catalogue of a city on the cusp, sharing stories and recipes from many of the Queensland capital’s most interesting restaurants. We spoke about:…

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Mikey Dalton (San Telmo, Brisbane) – The raw philosophy of fire cooking

Sourcing the finest seasonal ingredients is one thing, but mastering the raw, unpredictable power of cooking them over open fire is an entirely different craft. For our guest Mikey Dalton (San Telmo, Brisbane), fire-cooked cuisine isn’t just a technique—it’s a slow, deliberate philosophy. https://santelmobrisbane.com.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND…

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Fishtales: Dave Schubert (EastEdge Fishing) – a passionate advocate for Australia’s commercial fishers

From clipboard on deck to champion of the wheelhouse – Dave Schubert has seen the fishing industry from just about every angle… except perhaps from the fish’s. After working in fisheries management, including time at sea as an observer, Dave founded EastEdge Fishing and became a passionate advocate for Australia’s commercial fishers. Today, he works…

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