Deep in the Weeds - A Food Podcast with Anthony Huckstep

Simon Schulz runs Schulz Organic Dairy, a family company with 50 years of history across three generations. Based in pretty Timboon west of Melbourne, Simon produces organic milk, yoghurt, cream and quark from a single herd of Friesian and Jersey cows. Focused on the impact he can have by putting climate positive operations at the heart of his ambitions, every creamy caffe latte, every dollop of yoghurt on a bowl of muesli is a vote of confidence in Simon Schulz’s small batch, grass-to-grass pathway. https://schulzorganicdairy.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 Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

While working in London under Gordon Ramsay in numerous venues, Stephen Scott (The Lucky Hotel) learnt the value in quality gastro pub food and the art of cooking over fire. When he returned to Australia he began to carve a path in the pub food space, first learning the craft under some of Australia’s best chefs, and now delivering a new age pub food offering in Newcastle where the locals are raving. https://theluckyhotel.com.au 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://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

As a 13 year old David Refalo received a six week old piglet from his Father. He grew this piglet into a young gilt, and eventually it had a litter. After raising his first litter of piglets as a 14 year old, he discovered all he wanted to do was to grow Pigs and Refalo Free Range Pork was born. https://refalofreerangepork.com/ 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/porkstars/?hl=en https://www.porkstar.com.au LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

The regal looking, fast-swimming Spanish mackerel, is one of the fish at the top of the food chain, its sleek, powerful torso has the look of a fighter jet, built for speed with the persona of an aggressive hunter. It’s caught using hook and line trolling techniques, and its quality is generally excellent as a result. Mackerel fishers are among the most colourful on Australian waters. Fishing the tropical waters of Northern Australia, they spend long stints at sea, often tracking schools of these hardy fish for months on end, spending long hours under the searing sun in humid conditions. Bruce, Wildcard Davey is himself a legend. A fiercely proud, third generation professional fisher who started his career at 16 years old, in 1975, following his father and mother and Grandfather into the world of fishing. His love of fishing, his family and his beloved Spanish mackerel makes him a truly unique character in Australia’s fishing history. https://www.wildcardluxurycruises.com.au Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman https://www.instagram.com/fisheads/?hl=en Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Julian Langworthy is Chief Winemaker and General Manager of Deep Woods Estate in Margaret River. He is one of Australia’s most reputable new wave winemakers and leads a huge team of skilled workers to achieve great heights in internationally acclaimed wines. https://www.deepwoods.wine 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/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

After working his way through Michelin star restaurants in England and France Emrys Jones (Porter House Hotel) had a hankering for travel. After scouring potential moves he landed a job at luxury resort Qualia in Hamilton Island, Queensland and fell in love with the sea to plate access of seafood. It lead to role with one of the world’s most influential seafood chef Josh Niland, and finally to a dream role where he is now overseeing a huge new development with a multitude of offerings in the heart of Sydney. https://www.instagram.com/chef_emrys_jones/?hl=en 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://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Growing up in the Sunshine State, Sav Sexton was introduced to an array of fantastic local produce and native ingredients while cooking in a family friends’ Thai restaurant. Sav was quickly instilled with a devotion to supporting local growers and makers. After carving a career in Brisbane, Sav set flight for Adelaide To take the reigns as Head Chef at community focused wine bar, Good Gilbert where the focus is in local produce and a simple and nostalgic cooking style. https://goodgilbert.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://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

After making a great connection with a local hydroponic farmer, former sparky John Gunn fostered a real interest in this intensive kind of farming. When the opportunity came to take over the farm at Cooroibah Greens, he jumped in with both feet. https://www.cooroibahgreens.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/huckstergram/ Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

At the age of 12 Pieter Buijsse (Pt Leo Estate) stumbled onto a job washing dishes in a two Michelin star restaurant in Holland. He just wanted new football boots at the time, but little did he know how that part time job would open up a whole new food world to him. After cutting his teeth in some of Holland and Belgium’s best restaurants he set his sites on Melbourne where he is now one of the key members of the Pt Leo Estate brigade. https://www.instagram.com/pieterbuijsse/?hl=en 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://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Success rarely comes without hard work, sacrifice and setting goals and sticking to your guns. That striving to succeed, to be a better version of yourself, and create amazing experiences are a common road for many who make a career out of hospitality, and for Thi Le (Anchovy, Jeow, Ca Com Banh Mi) that fight for the better is part of her DNA. https://www.instagram.com/thiteatee/?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/porkstars/?hl=en https://www.porkstar.com.au LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

The Sydney Fishmarket is one of the most iconic fish markets in the world and is now the biggest in the southern hemisphere handling around 15,000 tonnes of seafood a year. As Australia’s ‘home of seafood’, Sydney Fish Market is the lifeblood for fishers, aquaculturalists and co-operatives from not only around the country but also New Zealand and even Indonesia and Malaysia . The Market is currently undergoing a redevelopment which, when completed in 2024 promises a state-of-the-art facility – befitting a waterfront icon on par with the Sydney Opera House. Gus Danoon is a 40 year veteran of not only the Sydney Fish market but of the Australian Seafood industry. Over his time at SFM Gus has been a driver of change, overseeing it’s transition from a rough and tumble clearing house to one of the most sophisticated and progressive seafood markets in the world. https://www.sydneyfishmarket.com.au Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman https://www.instagram.com/fisheads/?hl=en Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Samantha Payne is a Wine Consultant, Communicator and Sommelier. Sam has paved an extensive career for herself in journalism. Today she is Drinks Writer for Gourmet Traveller and has her own video channel 'How to Drink Wine with Samantha' on The Guardian She is also, one of the best value dining buddies, shop talkers and all-round great human in this part of the world. https://www.instagram.com/sl_payne/?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/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Last time we caught up with Adam Wolfers we explored his glorious culinary ancestry, and the new adventures at Gerard’s Bistro and Gerard’s Bar. Since then, he’s had some serious personal changes in his life, including a life altering medical experience, but we are so pleased to have him back on and see how things are going. https://www.instagram.com/a.wolfers/?hl=en 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://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Unsure of what he wanted to do for a career, Simon Palmer (E'cco Bistro, Brisbane) stumbled into hospitality in the regional city of Newcastle as a means to make money. He soon fell in love with the energy, and into kitchens where true mentorship from great chefs helped him begin to carve his own path. All roads led to Brisbane, and after working in some of the city’s best restaurants he’s now providing mentorship to the younger chefs in one of Brisbane’s most influential venues. https://eccobistro.com.au 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://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Growing up in a huge family on a tiny island in Holland, Sander Nooij (Yellow, Sydney) had a limited experience of food in his childhood. But when the opportunity to travel and explore the world presented itself, he dived head-first into the hospitality sector. It took him to some amazing places, and by luck or chance he landed in Australia, and after working in some of Sydney’s best venues he finds himself leading the brigade and the best vegan restaurant in Australia. https://www.instagram.com/yellowsydney/?hl=en 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://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

For many in the hospitality industry food is much more than sustenance. For Alex Herbert it's always been a means of connection to the produce she uses, and to people she cooks for and cooks with. https://alexherbert.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/porkstars/?hl=en https://www.porkstar.com.au LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Eddie McDougall is the talented face behind The Flying Winemaker, he is also chairman of the AsianWine Review, wine judge and TV personality. Don’t be fool by his baby face, this man knows the wine business. Eddie joins us today to tell me more about his life, unrestricted by boundaries. https://www.instagram.com/theflyingwinemaker/?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/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

While cutting his teeth at Tetsuya’s Rodney Dunn (The Agrarian Kitchen, Tasmania) got a glimpse of what a career might be like in food media while on a trip to the US with Tetsuya Wakuda. He made a shift to work with some of the countries best food titles until a yearning to escape to the country saw him back his bags and moved to Tasmania to open The Agrarian Kitchen Cooking School in Lachlan in Tasmania’s beautiful Derwent Valley with his wife Séverine. It soon became one of the most celebrated food experiences and led to the opening of The Agrarian Kitchen Eatery that has helped lead the way for the blossoming culinary landscape of the Apple Isle. https://www.theagrariankitchen.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://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Being 5th generation in hospitality, Martin Bouchier (Phat Mango, Darwin) always knew he’d live a life in food. After success with venues in the UK and Spain the global financial crisis landed and left him in ruins. Then a call from a friend in Adelaide saw him jump on a plane with the clothes on his back to to man the pans at a popular regional pub. The move helped him piece his life back together and now he is running one of the most influential restaurants in the Top End. https://www.phatmango.com.au 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://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Looking to get a greater connection and understanding of her heritage Helly Raichura (Enter Via Laundry) began pop up dinners in her home that explored different regions of India. As she delved deeper, she realised the incredible depth and breadth of its culinary offering. With the success of her pop ups, came bricks and mortar, and now she is helping to carve a new path for the vibrant and colourful spice swagger of Indian cookery downunder. https://entervialaundry.com.au 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://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

A career as a chef gives you an opportunity to express yourself on the plate. Many have great careers running kitchens owned by others, but sometimes the chance to let go and do it on your own, can change the way you approach your craft, and for Cameron Matthews (Mapleton Public House, Mapleton) that opportunity came from the most incredible set of circumstances and a shared adversity. https://www.instagram.com/cameron__matthews/?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/porkstars/?hl=en https://www.porkstar.com.au LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Emma Norbiato is chief winemaker of Calabria Family Wines working with family owned vineyards and a large collection of growers throughout NSW and South Australia. It’s an impressive operation with labels such as Saint Petrie, Three Bridges and Pierre D’Amour to name a few, and Emma is one of the powerhouses of knowledge and talent behind it. https://www.calabriawines.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 Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

He’d built a career managing large hospitality groups with a multitude of offerings, venues and staff, but when the pandemic landed Duncan Thomson (Kick On Group) realised and seized the opportunity to do things differently. He and a few other like-minded professionals set about creating a group with an ethos that if the staff are happy with clear career paths, and customers yearn to return, then profitability will take care of itself. https://kickongroup.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://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Growing up in Australia in a family of Greek and Macedonian heritage Matt Germanchis (Lorne Hotel, Victoria) had a real connection with food, produce and family from a young age. It fostered a great love of sharing food and ignited a yearning to build a career in the food industry. From the Café Grossi to the UK’s The Fat Duck, Movida, Pei Modern and Captain Moonlite, he has made a major impact on the culinary landscape, and now he finds himself piecing together one of the biggest operations of his career in the regional town of Lorne. https://www.instagram.com/mattgermanchis/?hl=en 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://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Not everyone grows up in a family were food, cooking and techniques are passed down from generation to generation, but for chef Richard Ousby this is exactly the environment he grew up in. Hooked on the magic in the kitchen from a young age it was an easy transition to an amazing career in food. https://www.instagram.com/richardousby/?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/porkstars/?hl=en https://www.porkstar.com.au LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

This the seventh and final episode of The Producers in Launceston, a special podcast series celebrating the food, wine and people of this very special part of Tasmania. Mr Brown and Towns is an urban mushroom farm in the city of Launceston. Best mates Michael Townsend and Fergus Brown grow exotic mushrooms in an old abattoir that’s been given new life as a hub for small businesses and startups. Mushrooms are a business but growing them also offers a lifestyle: Michael and Fergus want work to be enjoyable and to gel with the lives they’re aiming to craft. The Producers in Launceston is a special seven-part series in partnership with AgriCULTURED. https://www.instagram.com/btmushrooms/?hl=en https://www.agricultured.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 Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Alex Head fell in love with wine whilst travelling and has worked numerous roles in the industry since. It is his label HEAD wines that has beocme synonymous with the Barossa, where he crafts age worthy and site specific wines. https://headwines.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 Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

He came to Australia from Nepal to study engineering, but Sushil Aryal (Miss Pearl Bar and Dining) fell in love with cooking while working part time in a renowned restaurant in Bondi. Fascinated by food and immersed in the energy of a commercial kitchen, he trained under some of the best chefs in Australia before securing a $50,000 loan and travelling the world for inspiration. Now, having built a new life and family in Australia he leads the team of an exciting new venue. https://www.misspearl.com.au 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://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

This the fifth episode of The Producers in Launceston, a special podcast series celebrating the food, wine and people of this special part of Tasmania. Ian White is the cellar door manager at Clover Hill, a sparkling wine producer 50km northeast of Launceston in the Pipers River wine region. He talks about dismantling the elitism of the Champagne world with sparklingly inclusive experiences and explains why Tasmania is such a great place to do it. The Producers in Launceston special series is a partnership with AgriCULTURED, a food showcase of this rich, beautiful, innovative region. https://cloverhillwines.com.au https://www.agricultured.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 Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Creating your own restaurant, covid aside, has its challenges. Years of dreaming, creating, and overcoming many obstacles, and then, for some, to have something like a pandemic come along just as you prepare to swing the doors open has made the endeavour even more challenging. What’s it been like for businesses just getting started? For Sean Flannagan (Wildgrain, Mornington) it’s taken every ounce of his experiences, trust in locals and sense of belief to not only survive in a small community, but thrive. https://www.wildgrain.com.au 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://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

This is the fourth episode of The Producers in Launceston, a special series celebrating the producers and people of northern Tasmania, in partnership with AgriCULTURED. Liz and Rick Mahnken grow Angus beef on Summerlea Farm in north Lilydale, 35km north of Launceston. Their children are the 7th generation of Mahnkens on this farm. After a tragic start to their working life here, Liz and Rick are farming with purpose: it’s small scale with a focus on animal welfare and meat quality, and a keen eye on nurturing the land. https://summerleafarmtasmania.com https://www.agricultured.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 Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

The connection between grower and chef has in some ways become closer than ever. From the 100-mile movement, to slow food, kitchen gardens and farms creating their own accommodation and top class restaurants. What’s it like for a chef working on the farm and delivering exceptional dining experiences accessing produce literally on the doorstep. For Ally Waddell (Frida’s Field) it is a life, and career changing experience. https://www.fridasfield.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://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Here is a postcard from Italy- delicious, local and just caught seafood is what we all dream about Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman https://www.instagram.com/fisheads/?hl=en Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

The ability to reach into the pantry of your parents, and grandparents has allowed many chefs to tell a unique tale on the plate. For some, like Jowett Yu (Merivale) his unique heritage, coupled with a myriad of travelling and life experiences has given him a truly unique context on the plate, and it’s hardly surprising that he leaves an indelible mark whether he cooks. https://www.instagram.com/thejowski/?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/porkstars/?hl=en https://www.porkstar.com.au LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Sam Renzaglia is a third generation winemaker located out of Bathurst NSW, Sam and his father Mark have made great bounds for the uncharted wine region. Their reputation for quality wines continues to grow and expand. https://renzagliawines.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 Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Losing all work when the pandemic and lockdowns sent the catering industry into a spin, Marco Bevilacqua (Mi Scusi, Perth) saw a hole in the market and opportunity to jump into his own catering business once everything opened up again. The move proved pivotal and his unique approach to catering has seen his business grow exponentially from inception. https://www.miscusifood.com.au 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://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

For the second episode of The Producers in Launceston, we chat to Massimo Mele, a local chef and restaurateur who has made it a mission to nurture, highlight and champion local farmers and the produce they grow, make and coax into being. We talk about his transformation from a chef who ticked items off an order sheet for next-day delivery to a collaborator who plans menus months in advance alongside farmers. The Producers in Launceston is a special series celebrating the farmers and produce of northern Tasmania. These podcasts are a partnership with AgriCULTURED, a food showcase of this special region. https://www.instagram.com/chefmassimomele/?hl=en https://www.agricultured.com.au Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Host Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

After earning his striped in the United Kingdom, Ludo Baulacky (The River Deck Café, Albury) took an opportunity to take his career in a new direction in Australia. It wasn’t long before he made the move to regional Victoria where he has made a significant influence on the culinary direction in multiple venues. And although running an establishment just over the border in Albury NSW and living in regional Victoria posed huge logistical headaches with the ongoing lockdowns of the pandemic, he found a new, more progress way to run the kitchen. https://www.instagram.com/riverdeckalbury/?hl=en 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://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

The Producers in Launceston is a special series celebrating the farmers and produce of northern Tasmania. Our first episode is with pig farmers Kim and Daniel Croker, who live and work on idyllic Fork It Farm in northern Tasmania. Their rare-breed Berkshire porkers forage, socialise and wallow their way around a small, pretty farm half an hour from Launceston. Their pork is incredibly tasty, rich and satisfying, with a golden crisp crackling. Kim and Daniel share the story behind this paragon of porchetta. These podcasts are a partnership with AgriCULTURED, a food showcase of this special region. Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Host Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

After years of cutting his teeth in Canada, London, New York and South Africa, Jason Staudt (Stokehouse, Melbourne) headed downunder to get a state for the Australian hospitality industry. He climbed the ranks of Matt Moran’s restaurant group before an opportunity to lead one of Melbourne’s culinary institutions landed at his feet. Now he’s steering the iconic venue into sustainable waters with a strong seafood focus, where work environment is as sustainable as the fish coming in the kitchen back door. https://www.instagram.com/jasoncstaudt/?hl=en 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://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Our perception of quality in a hospitality sense has changed a lot over the decades. Traditionally fine dining was always spoken of as quality, and cafes and casual dining restaurants were generally not, but everyday eating has changed a lot after a throng of operators leapt into the market and elevated it. For Robert Lechowicz (Blackwood Café) leaving a career in finer dining and raising the stakes in the café culture has been life altering, not just for him, but for his customers too. https://www.instagram.com/robert_lechowicz/?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/porkstars/?hl=en https://www.porkstar.com.au LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

The quality, value and safety of seafood is determined by the efficiency of the freight used to get it to market. Of recent times there is also a growing importance of the freight system used in regards the sustainability of a seafood. Weather it is a small artisanal fisherman or a corporate aquaculture business, freight has an impact more than ever before on the commercial operations in seafood. The unique nuances of moving seafood around is a specialised business which demands an intimate knowledge, understanding and passion for seafood. Ricky Mezic is a unique, special and vital operator in the seafood industry. https://www.saseafoodexpress.com.au Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman https://www.instagram.com/fisheads/?hl=en Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Duncan Shouler is Chief winemaker at Giesen Wines in the beautiful Marlborough region of New Zealand. Head of a large operation of wine production, Giesen is also leading the way is non alcoholic wines. Ducan joins me today to tell me whats he’s been up to, just across the ditch.) https://giesen.co.nz/people/duncan-shouler/ 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/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

While at university, Nathan Dalah (Fishbowl) was constantly searching for healthy, delicious and affordable meals on the go but found it hard to find. Keen to leave his degree and start his own company, he teamed up with two friends and leant on his love and passion for food. Inspired by his love for Japanese food and salads, Fishbowl was born in a hole in the walls in Bondi. Now, just 6 years later its grown into 32 stores in three states and is setting a new benchmark in sustainability and quality in the quickservice market downunder. https://fishbowl.com.au 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://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Growing up on the NSW South Coast David Tinker (The Sandbar, Batemans Bay) loved the lifestyle of quite country town and the serenity of the sea. Unsure of what he wanted to do with his life, a job as a kitchen hand at a local restaurant swept him into the undertow of the hospitality sector where he suddenly felt at home. It lead to an incredible career with the likes of Serge Danserou and Pierre Gagnaire, but a yearning to start a family saw him head back to his roots. After such an intense and creative career the move home has a hard landing, but a chance to open his own restaurant and express himself through food re-invigorated his passion and has caught the attention of locals and travellers alike. https://quayshotel.com.au/restaurant/ 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://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

The Reids, have been farming in Mimosa for over one hundred years. Six generations of sheep farmers that have perfected sustainable and low stress methods of farming. Lamb man Dan Reid (Mimosa Valley Lamb) and his family, farm in the heart of the Riverina in Southern NSW and supply Sydney with some of the best quality lamb in the country. https://www.mimosavalleylamb.com.au Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Host Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Love, is a powerful thing. Although he had an incredible career in Turkey, Coskun Uysal (Tulum, Melbourne) moved to Australia for love. The move changed his life, and although the first few years of trade at his award-winning restaurant was filled with the challenge of educating diners of the diversity of Turkish cuisine, diners have fallen in love with his interpretation of one of the most exciting cuisines on the planet. https://www.instagram.com/coskunuysaltulum/?hl=en 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://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Many in the hospitality dream of the day they can open their own restaurant. To build it from the ground up and execute their vision of what it means to dine and imbibe on their terms. But what are the challenges of nailing this vision, this dream? For Nigel Ward (Passegiatta) the last few years have been a journey of just that, and he’s just putting the finishing touches on a venue that is every bit of him and his experiences. https://www.passeggiata.net.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/porkstars/?hl=en https://www.porkstar.com.au LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Christy and Adam Barnes are Master Fisherman working from their home port of Port Broughton in South Australia their artisanal fishing practices produce some of the highest quality seafood to be found. https://www.instagram.com/ac_barnesseafoods/ Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman https://www.instagram.com/fisheads/?hl=en Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Teresa Heuzenroeder is Senior Winemaker at Petaluma Wines. If you drink Australia wine, chances are you’ve had the pleasure of tasting a wine from Petaluma in their well-recognised yellow label bottles. Petaluma is known for more than just exceptional wines, they are a distinguished brand and symbol of the Aussie wine industry. https://www.petaluma.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 Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork