Deep in the Weeds - A Food Podcast with Anthony Huckstep

Jane Eyre is a micro-nègociant, she is also an Aussie making more than just finger waves in the world of wine. Originally hailing from Gippsland Jane has been turning heads with her seemingly effortless wines of Burgundy. https://www.instagram.com/janeeyrewines/?hl=en Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod  Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en Execu...

With a challenging upbringing, Aaron Schembri (Kadota, Daylesford) was distracted at school and fell into the wrong crowd. When he landed a job in hospitality, it grabbed his attention, and he found focus and direction for the first time. After working in some of Melbourne’s best restaurants, he fell in love with his now partner in life and business. Her Japanese heritage, and countless trips to J...

Although she grew up in a family with a thirst for exploring different cultures and cuisines, Hazel Burns (Dirty Moe’s, Sunshine Coast) built a career as a paramedic on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. But after countless inspiring visits to Melbourne with her chef partner, the two hatched a plan to bring a bit of southern smoked meat inspiration to their hometown. Now they’ve created a thriving at ho...

How would you go farming for a year to end up with 200 grams of product? That’s life - in a good year! - for saffron farmer Gamila MacRury. As well as saffron, Gamila grows olives in Victoria’s High Country. She’s always been connected to the land - and especially this part of north-eastern Victoria - but Gamila trained as an engineer and worked in Melbourne before buying a 12-acre block. She’s st...

Last time we last caught up with Colin Barker (Megalong at Lot 101, Megalong Valley) The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay had closed and he was weighing up where his future might lie. After making a name for himself as one of Australia best seafood chefs, he’s now embarking on the biggest project of his career that will give a huge voice to a little-known food region. https://www.instagram.com/col_bar...

For many chefs that start to build a career, there is a moment that they find their voice, and it ignites something special from within them. For Annita Potter (Viand, Sydney) it was moving to Thailand, and her culinary world was turned on its head. https://www.viand.club Follow The Crackling https://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/ Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow...

Is the oyster not the quintessential seafood? Defining of its origin, luxurious, sweet, salty, rich and delicious. Bobby Groves is an acclaimed oysterman, author and enthusiast. Born in Maldon, Essex, Bobby began working at his local oyster farm, Maldon Oysters, in the early 2000’s learning the art of oyster farming, preparation and serving, literally from the water to the plate. He’s worked acros...

After earning his stripes in pub kitchens in the UK, Christian Abbott (Australian Venue Co) had a yearning to travel the world. All roads led to Australia where he is now leading huge teams in one of the largest hospitality groups in the country. https://www.ausvenueco.com.au Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.ins...

Topper’s Mountain wines are single vineyard wines from close to heaven; in case you are wondering where that is, its located in New England in the Northern Slopes of NSW.  Wine Manager Jan Taborsky and Owner and Vigneron Mark Kirkby join me today to share their story, which is anything but ordinary. https://toppers.com.au Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod  Host Shanteh...

After humble beginnings to his career in New Zealand, Alan Stuart (Encore by Clare Smyth Sydney) set his sights on working for one of the best chefs on the planet – Gordon Ramsay. It led many years in some of the enigmatic chef’s best restaurants including the mothership Three Michelin Star Restaurant Gordon Ramsay where he fell under the tutelage of Clare Smyth. Many moons later, and he finds him...

With farming roots that go back many generations Greg Cromwell (Cromwell Farms) is carrying on the tradition in the Byron Bay Hinterland with wife and daughters where they are using regenerative practises to pasture-raise rare heritage breeds of animals. https://cromwellfarms.com Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Dani Valent  https://www.instagram.c...

After cutting his teeth in one of the United Kingdom’s most influential restaurants, The Square, Josh Pelham returned to Australia to make his mark. After finding his feet back home he is now leading the team that produces a staggering 41,000 meals a dat at Australia’s most famous racecourse. https://www.vrc.com.au/visit-us/experience-flemington/josh-pelham-crown-executive-chef-at-vrc/ Follow Deep...

Gertie Wines is the epitome of a micro wine operation with a very big heart. Ben Marx is the cheeky fellow behind the label with over 20 years in the industry. Marxy is known for his knowledge of growing grapes and making wine. https://gertiewines.com Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod  Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en Executive Producer Rob...

Mitch Tonks is one of the most respected and knowledgeable seafood people in the UK and an acclaimed restaurateur, chef and author in the process. His Seahorse restaurant has won many awards, his Rockfish takeaway restaurant chain is equally acclaimed. Whilst there are many hard working, committed and talented individuals working in every area from catching to cooking, there are few who have as mu...

It’s the summer series of Deep in the Weeds and today we are welcome back Monica Luppi (Lu Lu’s, Sydney) who takes us on a nostalgic road trip through Italy, America and Australia. https://lulussydney.com Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://w...

It’s the summer series of Deep in the Weeds where we welcome back previous guests to share a few yarns from their lives in food. Today it is an absolute pleasure to have Frankie Cox (Green on) who takes us to Italy, The Us and back down under too. https://www.greenonco.com.au Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.ins...

Rowan Little is the Chief Innovation Officer at Montague, a family-owned fruit growing company headquartered in Victoria and now into its third generation. Montague started with an apple orchard in the 1950s and has more recently expanded into stone fruit. Today, the company tends five million trees spread across south-eastern Australia with the focus squarely on delighting consumers with wonderfu...

The summer series of Deep in the Weeds continues today and we have the amazing Kylie Javiar Ashton who takes us through the US, Caribbean and the Philippines with some incredible food stories of family and connection. https://www.instagram.com/kyliejavierashton/?hl=en Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.c...

We re-visit with Martin Bosley, famed New Zealand Chef turned fishmonger at Yellow Brick Road. From his base in Wellington New Zealand, Boz services the who’s who of New Zealand restaurants with a range of seafood sourced directly from fishermen throughout New Zealand. Along with working with a broad group of fishers to maximise the quality, his knowledgeable personalized service is highly regarde...

Matthew Sutherland is General Manager of Dog Point Vineyard in Marlborough, New Zealand. It’s one of the most recognisable wine brands and New Zealand's largest certified organic vineyard. Today I’m joined by Matt who works tirelessly to spread the word and wine of his family, across the globe. https://dogpoint.co.nz Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod  Host Shanteh Wale...

It’s the summer series of Deep in the Weeds and it is an absolute pleasure to welcome back the man, the myth the legend Ben O’Donoghue who takes us to regional Australia, through Europe and into the crazy world of cooking for global leaders. https://www.instagram.com/thebenodonoghue/?hl=en Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck h...

It’s the summer series of Deep in the Weeds and it is an absolute pleasure to welcome back one of the network’s favourite guests Kathryn Russack who shares some incredible stories of her food travels across the globe. https://www.instagram.com/mrscolenso/?hl=en Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huck...

Duck Foot Farm owned by Justin Hartley is the ultimate example of small-scale farming that relies on land share arrangements between young farmers and landowners. It proves that small scale farming has a big role to play in the future food system and ultimately, the health of people too. https://www.duckfootfarm.com Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host...

As we move into the New Year, we catch up with Vinnie Milburn, owner of Greenpoint Fish and Lobster, who remains positive and excited about the future for his business. Although hesitant and circumspect about what lies ahead, with a naturally more cautious view, his enthusiasm for both his local wild seafood and the emerging range and quality of some of the new aquaculture seafoods, is keeping him...

As we rocket towards 2023, the Deep in the Weeds team gathers in a barbershop man cave to look forward. What are our hopes and predictions for the New Year? We're joined by special guest Mark Jensen from Sydney's Red Lantern who brings an insider's perspective from the hospitality (and hairdressing!) frontline.  The whole Deep crew thanks you for your listening ears throughout 2022 and wishes you...