Eat It

Although the podcast format of Eat It has now wrapped, this show continues to be broadcast on Triple R. You can now listen to new episodes on Triple R’s FM On Demand service at rr.org.au/explore/programs/eat-it . Thanks for listening!

Join your host Cam Smith and special guest Panel Beater for the second last episode for 2024! They delve into a discussions about Christmas in Japan, and salmon farming to name a few, and then cross over to John for a market update! The team are also joined by Sebastian Reaburn who is the co-partner of Anther Distillery located in Geelong, where he speaks to all things booze!

Hosts Cam Smith and Matt Steadman chat with Philippa Sibley (Executive Chef at Italian restaurant Pinotta) on what she is cooking and what she is drawing with her pencil skills, followed by a Queen Victoria Market Report, and then Duncan Buchannan (winemaker at Stonier Wines) on the Victorian Christmas wine options.

Pat Nourse, the Creative Director of Melbourne's Food and Wine Festival delves into the 2025 festival. Sharon Flynn from The Fermentary also joins the show to talk about her lifelong passion for fermentation.

Join your hosts Cam Smith and the grand return of Matt Steadman! Matt is back from his travels and is ready to spill all, especially about all the delicious meals that he consumed! Cam also speaks to market local John, about all things fresh produce and Anatoli Amanatidis, a family member from the Greek family business Eleni's Kitchen, which is about to re-open after a restaurant fire.

Hosts Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy chat with Executive Director of Sustain Dr Nick Rose on the impacts of food insecurities in Victoria, followed by a Queen Victoria Market report, and then food grower Paulette Whitney on her book titled ‘Broccoli and Other Love Stories’.

Hosts Tim Thorpe and Cameron Smith chat with Zenon Misko, a Melbourne food reviewer who moved to Bangkok to explore street food. Then Shannon Martinez, chef at Smith + Daughters, introduces her new cookbook Vegan Italian Food .

Cam is joined by Victor Liong to chat about his restaurants across Melbourne and Singapore, followed by a Queen Vic Market report, and then winemaker and friend of the show Dunchan Buchanan returns to discuss growing grape vines in Australia.

Cam is joined by Clive Larkman to chat about growing chillies in Victoria, then Tony Tan on his new cookbook - before tasting a tart from Casa Nata in Thornbury.

Cam and Matt chat with Josh Gardiner on the launch of his pepper brand Pep , followed by a Queen Vic Market report, and then Alice Zaslavsky on her new cookbook Salad for Days.

Kerrie and Catherine (aka 'The Spud Sisters') are welcomed to the show to talk about seasonality, varieties and all things potatoes. And Ben Shewry discusses Uses For Obsession , his new memoir detailing his persective on cooking, restaurants and food.

Jennifer Wong and Lin Jie Kong are welcomed to the show to discuss their new book "Chopstick or Fork?", a collection of stories and recipes gathered on a roadtrip celebrating the diverse stories of Chinese Cuisine in regional Australia. Next, Sebastian Reaburn of Anther Distillery sings praises to vodka, sharing the history and evolutions of this 'water of life'.

We begin with the first market report of spring, after which host Cam Smith welcomes botanist, gardener and author Paulette Whitney to the studio to talk about her new book, "Brocolli and Other Love Stories". They discuss the art of weaving botanical science into narrative, musings on growing food grounded in time and place, and the many wisdoms slowly gathered from trips between kitchen bench to...

Hosts Cameron Smith and Rachel Connor are joined by Chef and recent recipient of the French Medal of Agricultural Merit, Philippe Moucher. They discuss the legacy of regional identity in French Gastronomy, and how Moucher translates this "terroir" at his Melbourne-based restuarant, Phillipe . Next up, Duo Anthony Yotis and Laura di Florio Yotis of The Fishmonger's Son tell us about their new cookb...

Hosts Cam Smith and Matt Steadman speak with Dr Frazer Thorpe, Education and Engagement Manager at Space for Plants on The Garden Martian as part of National Science Week. Next, they discuss the many wonderful works of chef and artist Philippa Sibley, before speaking over the phone with Robyn Pfeiffer from Pfeiffer Wines about the Dark Side of Wine Festival happening in Rutherglen.

Hosts Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy speak with Nick Mahlook, chef and owner of Sodafish in Lakes Entrance and master of all things pescatarian. We learn which fish are biting in Victoria, and pointers for cooking this most delicate of proteins. Next, in the mid-winter market report, we hear from John about how best to benefit from the abundance of brassicas. Plus advice from Mornington Viticultur...

Hosts Cameron Smith and Matt Steadman are joined by Australian chef, food critic and activist Matthew Evans. Evans delves into his new book titled MILK: The truth, the lies, and the unbelievable story of the original superfood . The book focuses on our complex relationship with the milk that we consume as adults and as babies, and explores the science, history and politics of what makes mammals di...

Cam Smith and Matt Steadman discuss Melbourne's winter restaurant scene with Bar Lourinha chef, Matt McConnell. Followed by a Queen Vic Market report, then a history of Australia's most unloved spirit, Brandy, with cocktail historian Sebastian Raeburn.

Cameron Smith and Matt Steadman chat with Melbourne Food and Wine Festival creative director, Pat Nourse, on 'Greatest of the Mall', a celebration of food courts. Then the Spud Sisters teach us how to pick the perfect potato variety for your recipes.

Cameron Smith and Kent Goldsworthy are joined by Sallie Jones (dairy farmer for Gippsland Jersey in Lakes Entrance), Matteo Pignatelli (owner of Matteo’s on Brunswick Street) and Simone Maynard (independent sake educator and promoter). Jones provides insight into the availability of her milk products in different supermarkets. Pignatelli discusses the celebration of the 30 year anniversary of his...

Join hosts Cam Smith and Matt Steadman as they speak to Dan Sims, Chair of Wine Victoria and CEO of Melbourne based events company Revel, about the upcoming Mould Cheese Festival at the Royal Exhibition Building. John Ford, Founder of Unearthed Co. Mushrooms delves into all things mushrooms, and CEO of the Diggers Foundation Tim Sansom describes the benefits of growing your food at home, and how b...

Cameron Smith and Karl Chapman are joined by Melbourne-based food writer Hilary McNevin and owner of Maha restaurant Shane Delia. McNevin details an upcoming culinary event called the Little Food Market, which she will be co-hosting at the Royal Exhibition Building between July 19 and July 21. Delia explores the ways in which Australia’s restaurant industry has changed on a social and economic lev...

Join hosts Cameron Smith and Matt Steadman as they speak to Shannon Martinez, owner and executive chef of Smith + Daughters about her plant-based dining experince, the winter struggle for restaurants during the current cost of living crisis, and Shannon's favourite comfort foods. Plus, wine expert Duncan Buchanan delves into all things wine for this winter.

Host Cam is joined by Adam Bloeme from the East Gippsland Winter Festival joins us to preview what is on offer as we head towards the solstice. Cam then speaks with returning guest Kate Reid; founder and co-owner of Lune Crossiants to discuss their Lune update.

Join hosts Cam and Matt as they talk with Caterina Bosato about the recent flooding at Caterina's Cucina, Amanda Morgan on creating alternatives to tackle waste with mycelium, and Sophie Okan from Julie Restaurant about wine and more.