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Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent

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Postcard from Rome - Claudia Paiella (restaurateur, cooking teacher and guide) - Roaming Rome

Dirty Linen is coming to you from Rome, Italy, one of the western world's most resonant and layered places to eat. We meet restaurateur, cooking teacher and guide Claudia Paiella to find out what feeds Roma and walk around bustling Mercato Trionfale for tastings, including a life-changing porcini mushroom. https://www.enotecacorsi.com This episode is proudly supported by ArtsPay, the payments platform that puts profits towards the arts. https://www.artspay.com This Mediterranean jaunt is part of a 12-day cruise on Oceania Vista. Story coming soon in Gourmet Traveller. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Sep 22, 202520 min

Postcard from Italy - Alessandro Camici (Oilbar, Livorno) and guide Elena Morelli

Ciao ragazzi! Dirty Linen is coming to you from Italy - we're on a travel assignment - and today's episode is in Livorno, a coastal city in Tuscany. People tend to bypass Livorno for nearby Pisa and Florence but there are great food traditions to explore in this diverse city of many influences. We chat to olive oil expert Alessandro Camici and guide Elena Morelli. https://www.mercatodellevettovaglie.it This Mediterranean jaunt is part of a 12-day cruise on ⁠Oceania Vista⁠. Story coming soon in Gourmet Traveller. This episode is proudly supported by ArtsPay, the payments platform that puts profits towards the arts. ⁠https://www.artspay.com⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Sep 18, 202518 min

Emma Sheahan (Lumen People) - Illuminating Lumen, episode 7!

Last time we caught up with Lumen People, they announced the closing of cafe #1 and shared the news of location #2. As a new site draws closer, Emma Sheahan shares tales of the last bittersweet days in North Melbourne and plans for the new place in Fitzroy. https://www.lumenpeople.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Sep 15, 202520 min

Princess Anne Uy (Marvel Stadium) - a remarkable journey

A busy restaurant is one thing but how about a packed stadium? Princess Anne Uy feeds up to 45,000 people in her role at Marvel Stadium. She's also representing Australia at the World Food Championships. Her journey is remarkable - and we both get emotional talking about it. https://www.instagram.com/princess_anne_stories/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Sep 7, 202537 min

Judy McMahon (Catalina, Rose Bay) - celebrating 30 years

I’m excited when a restaurant celebrates its first birthday. But what about a restaurant that turns 30? In 1994, Judy McMahon took over Catalina at Rose Bay. Overlooking Sydney Harbour, this now iconic restaurant is beloved for its seafood, definitely, but it’s the polished experience that keeps people coming back. We talk about hard-won wisdom, the courage to keep innovating, and government levers that should be pulled to assist hospitality. https://catalinarosebay.com.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Sep 2, 202536 min

Leon Kennedy (Pax, Melbourne) - truth bombs and strategic insights

We love a return guest on Dirty Linen. Leon Kennedy (previously of Mulberry Group, now at Pax) comes back with a few more truth bombs and strategic insights. We talk about the four-part roadmap that every restaurant needs to be successful, and why altruism is a key to better and more productive business. Mentioned: pax.melbourne Robert Solow’s model production function, a central component of the Solow growth model Coopetition, a book by Adam M. Brandenburger and Barry Nalebuff NotebookLM, Google’s AI tool Tiffin Box in Clayton South - go have a butter chicken burger Samesyn 2.0 and the Attention Game: see instagram.com/alexandertheguest to vote SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Aug 31, 202540 min

Fernando Sanchez (Opera Bar, Sydney) - bar with a view

Venues don’t come more iconic than Opera Bar at the Sydney Opera House. It’s the eve of a new era, with longtime venue managers Solotel on the way out and new stewards Applejack on the way in. We chat to executive chef Fernando Sanchez about work-life balance, women in the industry, reducing food waste and his ‘no dickheads’ policy in the workplace. https://www.instagram.com/cheffernandosanchez/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Aug 28, 202535 min

Dennis Spanos (Vanilla Lounge, Oakleigh) - A new wave of Greek food

A new wave of Greek food is sweeping Australia. One business that’s never been shy of innovation is Vanilla Lounge in Melbourne’s Greek hub of Oakleigh. As the Spanos family open another outlet - this time focused on desserts - we catch up with Dennis Spanos about the family business, his father’s legacy, leading with empathy and the changing face of Greek cuisine. Anyone want chips on frozen Greek yoghurt? https://vanillalounge.com.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Aug 27, 202532 min

Gabrel Tan (Veneziano ambassador) - beans, farmers and origin

Why would a barista subject themselves to the stress and pressure of competition? We chat to Veneziano ambassador Gabrel Tan about putting his coffee skills on the line as he shares resonant stories about beans, farmers and origin. https://www.instagram.com/gabrel____/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Aug 20, 202529 min

Raphael Bereche (Bereche et Fils) - terroir, tradition and the miracles of Champagne

Bonjour from Champagne! Dirty Linen did the hard yards visiting small Champagne producers and sampling the wares. This conversation is with Raphael Bereche, 5th generation producer at Bereche et Fils. We talk terroir, tradition and the many miracles of Champagne. https://www.bereche.com/en/check-age SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Aug 19, 202525 min

David Loyola (Aux Deux Amis) - Dining in Paris Special Episode with Dani Valent

David Loyola launched wine bar Aux Deux Amis in 2010 after a transformative four years working at bistronomy originator Chateaubriand. We talk about the true essence of hospitality, as expressed in this small, serious, seriously fun 45 square metre restaurant. https://www.instagram.com/auxdeuxamis/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Aug 13, 202520 min

Postcard from Provence Episode 2 (Ferme de la Plaine) with Dani Valent

Dirty Linen is currently Linge Sale - that's French for 'Dirty Linen'. We come to you from Ferme de la Plaine, a small farm in Provence that has an Australian connection: it's where Barragunda restaurant manager Marie Grasset was born. Today's pod is a walk around the farm with her nephew and farmer Martin Dorino. Apologies for my French! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Aug 11, 202511 min

Postcard from Provence (Lourges Market) Special Episode with Dani Valent

Dirty Linen comes to you from France, specifically a summer produce market in Lourges where we are lapin up the lapin. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Aug 5, 202511 min

Mahshid Babzartabi (Author and Cook) - Stop, Next Chapter.

Have you had your life changed by Persian cuisine? Mahshid Babzartabi is an author and cook who arrived in Australia as a refugee from Iran in 2013. Her new book Stop, Next Chapter. tells the story of that harrowing journey. Mahshid is a translator by profession now also working in food, doing catering, cooking classes and her new Mystery Boxes, which are home-delivered parcels of resonant joy. Buy a mystery box: https://www.instagram.com/mahshidtaste/ Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Stop-Next-Chapter-Mahshid-Babzartabi/dp/1923216643/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Aug 3, 202531 min

Jessica Locarnini (Honey Sommelier) - Can you bee-lieve it?

Can you bee-lieve it? Honey is variable, precious and under threat. Bees are responsible for pollinating a large proportion of crops: we don’t eat without them. Jessica Locarnini spends a lot of time thinking about all this in her role as Australia’s only honey sommelier. Beekeeper, educator, judge and passionate honey-lover, we rhapsodise about a special, unspoilable and undervalued sticky treasure. https://www.instagram.com/honeymerchant/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Jul 29, 202535 min

Melissa Glentis (The Bean Cartel) - the cost of coffee

There’s nothing like coffee prices to get a conversation going! Melissa Glentis is general manager at The Bean Cartel coffee roasters. How much should a cup of coffee cost and why? What can cafe owners do to increase understanding and spend, and what should coffee drinkers know about the coffee supply chain? I mentioned Melissa’s LinkedIn article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/coffee-prices-need-rise-12-cup-how-sensationalist-media-wa3vc/ Chapters 00:00 The Coffee Culture and Its Complexities 12:54 Understanding Coffee Pricing and Its Impacts 25:46 The Future of Coffee: Sustainability and Consumer Awareness SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Jul 27, 202527 min

Heidi Modra (Ophelia, Melbourne) - Restaurant life is emotional!

Restaurant life is emotional! Heidi Modra recently sold Pinotta after 14 years of looking after community, and thinking about her business day and night. She’s now an employee at Ophelia, adjusting to cafe rhythms and steering the ship as they open for nights. The transition was necessary but there’s rawness and grief along with reflection and relief. https://www.opheliawestgarth.com.au Chapters 00:00 Transitioning from Owner to Employee 02:50 The Emotional Journey of Closing a Restaurant 05:41 Reflections on Management Styles 08:56 The Challenges of Running a Small Business 11:51 Finding Relief in Employment 14:40 Grief and Growth After Closure 17:51 The Different Rhythms of Cafe and Restaurant Work 20:52 Creating a Nighttime Dining Experience 23:51 The Evolution of Hospitality Careers SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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 Deep in the Weeds is a food podcast hosted by Anthony Huckstep in conversation with chefs, food producers and members of the hospitality industry. An Australian Food Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

Jul 22, 202534 min

The Producers: Ann Lyster (Apple grower) - bravo to great apples

West Australian apple grower Ann Lyster is also the chairperson of Fruit West Co-operative. She didn’t start life as a farmer but she finds it extraordinarily satisfying, rich and diverse. Not only is there the joy of feeding people, there are also the challenges and learning opportunities of digging into everything from soil to marketing to intellectual property. ⁠https://www.fruitwest.com.au/index.htm⁠ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Lister Orchards 02:59 The Seasonal Cycle of Apple Farming 05:53 Transitioning to Farming Life 08:52 The Bravo Apple: A New Variety 11:33 The Role of Cooperatives in Farming 14:59 Marketing and Exporting Apples 17:33 The Science and Art of Apple Farming 20:48 The Joy of Apples and Their Versatility 23:30 The Beauty of Apple Trees 25:39 Conclusion and Reflections on Farming SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES ⁠https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5⁠ 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 Producers is a food podcast telling the stories of producers, farmers, growers and makers.. A Deep in the Weeds Production An Australian Food Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

Jul 22, 202519 min

Emma and Marichi (Lumen, Melbourne) - calling time

It’s the sixth episode in our Illuminating Lumen series, and this one has some big news. After working all the angles, owners Emma and Marichi have decided to call time on the North Melbourne location. What wouldn’t they compromise on? What are they proud of? And what’s next? https://www.lumenpeople.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Jul 20, 202520 min

Hayley Illing (Hayley in Hospitality) - a helping hand

What are the biggest pain points in hospitality right now? Perth-based consultant Hayley Illing (Hayley in Hospitality) lands on working holiday visas - they don’t work for employees or businesses. There are also issues with broader perceptions of hospitality, and the resilience of people within it. We also tackle Google reviews: what’s the best way to respond to a one-star downer? https://www.hayleyinhospitality.com.au Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hospitality and Hayley Illing 03:06 Current Challenges in the Hospitality Industry 05:58 Visa Issues and Workforce Shortages 09:03 Resilience Coaching in Hospitality 11:59 Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace 15:03 The Importance of People in Hospitality 17:46 Understanding Hospitality's Reputation 20:58 Cultural Experiences in Papua New Guinea 24:09 Systems and Processes in Hospitality Consulting 26:51 Common Mistakes in Hospitality Management 29:51 Handling Customer Feedback and Reviews 32:48 The Passion Behind Hospitality SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Jul 15, 202540 min

Sarina Kamini (Author) - What We Call Masala

At first glance, this pod is a conversation with Sarina Kamini about her new book What We Call Masala, which explores theories and practices around regional Indian spices. But go deeper and it’s an invitation to connect with our bodies, minds, souls, heritage and one another. There’s also some homework: get your turmeric and your salts! Sarina Kamini https://www.sarinakamini.com I mention this podcast with Anjali Ganapathy: https://deepintheweeds.com.au/podcast/anjali-ganapathy-pig-out-kodava-meal-experiences/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dirty Linen Podcast 05:06 Understanding Masala and Its Cultural Significance 11:08 The Role of Tradition in Cooking 16:31 The Shape of Flavor and Sensory Experience 22:47 Articulating the Complexity of Masala 28:39 Entry Points to Cooking with Masala 36:10 The Transformative Power of Cooking SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Jul 13, 202543 min

Kurt Lovell (Project Salubrious) - a successful project

There are so many ways to be inclusive when it comes to dining. Kurt Lovell runs Project Salubrious, a three-year-old cafe north of Brisbane. Following his own health issues, he eliminated dairy, gluten and grains from his own diet, and has reflected that style of cuisine at the cafe. What’s the response been? How does he deal with sceptics? And how hard is it to run an independent business which is more expensive than those around him? https://www.projectsalubrious.com.au Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Project Salubrious 03:02 The Journey of Project Salubrious 05:50 Emphasizing Local Produce 08:47 Personal Journey with Food and Paleo Diet 11:52 Creativity in Limitations 14:17 Running an Independent Hospitality Business 14:46 Reflections on Fine Dining Experience 14:57 Understanding the Value of Unique Cafes 15:45 Conclusion and Future Aspirations SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Jul 8, 202529 min

Robert Nudds (Studio Round) - The Art of Hospitality Design

How do restaurants ensure customers fall in love with them and decide to return? Studio Round strategy director Robert Nudds has worked with some of Australia and New Zealand’s most engaging restaurants to create and communicate identity, purpose and brand touchpoints. We talk about ‘experience philosophy’ and how it can help restaurants thrive. https://round.com.au Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hospitality Design 02:32 The Role of Strategy in Restaurant Experience 04:14 Design Elements that Enhance Experience 07:58 Adapting to Different Restaurant Concepts 10:19 Transforming Customer Experiences for Success 12:25 Integrating Brand Story with Customer Experience 14:15 Authenticity in Service Delivery 17:12 Creating an Experience Philosophy 18:55 Branding and Identity in Hospitality 22:17 Practical Advice for Restaurant Owners 25:07 Identifying Confusion in Restaurant Concepts 28:03 Empowering Staff to Tell the Story 29:58 The Essence of Branding in Restaurants 31:56 Personal Insights and Qualifications 33:54 Advice for Aspiring Restaurant Owners SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Jul 1, 202536 min

Annie Smithers (Du Fermier, Trentham) - watering her carrots

As Dirty Linen celebrates 5 years, we return to the airwaves with chef, restaurateur and author Annie Smithers, owner of Du Fermier in Trentham, Victoria. Last time we spoke to Annie, we lamented the loss of her water rights. Suddenly, her small farm was imperilled. Now she’s once again able to water her carrots but the overall picture for local food is still a patchy one. Previous podcast with Annie: https://deepintheweeds.com.au/podcast/annie-smithers-du-fermier-babbington-park-kitchen-sentimental/ Story about the water rights ban: https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/eating-out/archaic-law-prevents-beloved-chef-from-watering-her-vegetables-20241018-p5kjfv.html Annie mentioned Jono from Brooklands talking abattoirs: https://deepintheweeds.com.au/podcast/jono-hurst-brooklands-farms-abbatoir-access-issues/ And we chatted about Simon Schulz: https://deepintheweeds.com.au/podcast/simon-schulz-schulz-organic-dairy-sharing-tough-realities/ I mentioned Living Culture: https://www.livingculture.org.au/ And Growing on Country: https://yuruwan.teachable.com/p/growing-on-country SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Jun 30, 202539 min

Emma Sheahan (Lumen People) - Illuminating Lumen episode 5

Illuminating Lumen episode 5: We’re keeping an eye on Lumen cafe & wine bar in North Melbourne in our Illuminating Lumen series. Today we have a quick catch up with co-owner Emma Sheahan on the eve of the Victorian government raising the payroll tax threshold. It means Emma might be able to pay herself. LISTEN TO THE ILLUMINATING LUMEN SERIES https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2z0EVQvpqPohmYrUGcbLf7 News item: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-22/victoria-payroll-tax-budget-business/105446614 Melbourne Coffee Weekend: https://events.humanitix.com/melbourne-coffee-weekend-2025 Australian Chocolate Festival: https://events.humanitix.com/the-australian-chocolate-festival-by-bean-to-bar-makers-2025 Mould x PinotPalooza: https://pinotpalooza.com.au/pages/mould-x-pinot-palooza-melbourne-2025 Little Food Market https://thelittlefoodmarket.com

Jun 26, 202516 min

Anthony Drew (Good Company Bar Group) - popping off

How does a bar group find its way when people are drinking less and all eyes are on workplace culture and keeping staff and patrons safe? We chat to Anthony Drew, GM of Good Company Bar Group, which has 11 Melbourne venues and more in the wings. https://www.gcbg.com.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Jun 22, 202531 min

Dani's Friday on My Mind - 5 years old, wheat, Tacos, Cafes, French gastronomy and the modern pub.

Friday on my mind, an occasional series where I share what I’ve been eating, drinking, doing and thinking. Dirty Linen is five years old! I talk about Bendigo Taco Trail, cafes opening nights, a French gastronomy festival and the modern pub. Then I read out my story about wheat, published recently in Good Weekend magazine. Hope you enjoy! Bendigo Taco Trail https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/explore-bendigo/the-taco-trail Cafes & more https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/by/dani-valent-hven6 So France So Good https://www.sofrance-sogood.com/ Pubs for A Plus https://aplusinsights.com.au/articles/the-great-pub-renaissance Wheat Story https://www.theage.com.au/national/in-100-years-one-wheat-farming-family-had-never-tasted-their-own-flour-until-now-20250428-p5luos.html SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Jun 19, 202528 min

Troy Wheeler (Meatsmith) - the art of butchery

What’s it like breaking down a beast in front of 6000 whooping butchery fans? Troy Wheeler from Meatsmith knows, because he was recently part of the Australian team that went to Paris to compete in the World Butchers’ Challenge, coming home with an impressive podium finish. We talk about the art of butchery, why it’s still motivating and engaging, and the unfortunate lack of rabbit in home kitchens and on restaurant menus. https://www.instagram.com/troythebutcher/?hl=en https://meatsmith.com.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Jun 17, 202531 min

Simon Schulz (Schulz Organic Dairy) - sharing tough realities

Simon Schulz is a third generation dairy farmer and processor in Timboon, in south-western Victoria. It’s been the driest two years on record and recent rain, though welcome, isn’t a total fix for the pasture or the business. Simon talks about the pressures on farmers, the lack of assistance and understanding from government and the importance of sharing tough realities with the public and customers of Schulz Organic Dairy. Why isn’t access to nourishing food a priority at all levels of government? https://schulzorganicdairy.com.au Listen to Simon on THE PRODUCERS PODCAST https://deepintheweeds.com.au/podcast/simon-schulz-schulz-organic-dairy-grass-to-glass/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Jun 15, 202530 min

Constantine Conti (Film Maker) - The Golden Spurtle

There’s your everyday morning porridge and there’s The Golden Spurtle, the world porridge-making championships held each year in Scotland. Australian film maker Constantine Conti had a mate in the running and was so intrigued he made a documentary about the competitive combination of oats, water and salt, and the way food brings people together, even as it pits them against one another. The Golden Spurtle: https://www.sff.org.au/program/event/the-golden-spurtle/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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 Deep in the Weeds is a food podcast hosted by Anthony Huckstep in conversation with chefs, food producers and members of the hospitality industry. An Australian Food Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

Jun 10, 202518 min

Sutinee ‘Tinee’ Suntivatana (Humble Rays, Tori’s and Regale, Melbourne) - the balance of competition and collaboration

What drives a chef to open (and keep opening) small businesses in a challenging market? Sutinee ‘Tinee’ Suntivatana owns Humble Rays, Tori’s matcha cafe and Regale Asian-Australian fusion restaurant in Melbourne. We talk about being a female chef and a women in business, the balance of competition and collaboration, and the excitement of serving eye fillet with Massaman curry red wine jus. https://www.instagram.com/thisistinee/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Jun 8, 202535 min

Marichi Clarke (Lumen, North Melbourne) - Illuminating Lumen episode 4

Are we worried about winter? We continue our occasional series chatting to the people of Lumen, an independent cafe and wine bar in North Melbourne. Today’s guest is co-owner Marichi Clarke. We talk about the state of the food world, the ups and downs of the seasons, and why he’s still energised about his business despite the challenges. https://www.lumenpeople.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Jun 3, 202534 min

The Producers: Astrid Birt (Fresh Tracks Farm) - Raise the kids

Keen to escape the city life, Astrid Birt (Fresh Tracks Farm) took over the family property in rural Western Australia where she is now raising a young family, cattle, sheep and chickens on a small-scale regenerative farm. ⁠⁠https://freshtracksfarm.com.au⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES ⁠⁠https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5⁠⁠ 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 Producers is a food podcast telling the stories of producers, farmers, growers and makers.. A Deep in the Weeds Production An Australian Food Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

Jun 3, 202524 min

A Taste of South Australia Episode 4 - Ryan Sherry (Harvest The Fleurieu) - pick your own

Dirty Linen travelled to South Australia to meet the people, eat the food and sip the drinks. The Fleurieu Peninsula is a diverse region where working farmland and wine regions meet the ocean. Ryan Sherry is the third generation of the family to farm here. Harvest the Fleurieu is a regional produce store, cafe and pick your own patch, connecting urban adventurers with the source of their food. This episode is part of a Taste of South Australia, a special series celebrating the produce and people of this delicious part of the country. https://www.harvestthefleurieu.com.au https://tastingaustralia.com.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Jun 1, 202515 min

A Taste of South Australia Episode 3 - Sean Baxter (Never Never Distilling Co,) - juniper freak

Dirty Linen travelled to South Australia to meet the people, eat the food and sip the drinks. In McLaren Vale, we catch up with Sean Baxter, co-founder of Never Never Distilling Co, producer of award-winning gin. Sean shows us around the distillery and introduces us to Wendy (the still), we do a tasting in the cellar door and talk about his joyful pathway to becoming a juniper freak. This episode is part of a Taste of South Australia, a special series celebrating the produce and people of this delicious part of the country. 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

May 29, 202527 min

A Taste of South Australia Episode 2 - Clare Falzon (staġuni, Barossa Valley) -

Dirty Linen travelled to South Australia to meet the people, eat the food and sip the drinks. In the buzz of Adelaide’s Town Square, we catch up with Clare Falzon, straight off the back of a Tasting Australia lunch. We talk about Clare’s new restaurant Staguni, a restaurant in a schoolhouse in the Adelaide Hills, inspired by the seasons and Clare’s Maltese background. How does a chef craft a restaurant that feels more like a home? This episode is part of a Taste of South Australia, a special series celebrating the produce and people of this delicious part of the country. https://www.staguni.com.au https://tastingaustralia.com.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

May 27, 202524 min

The Producers: Bruce Maynard (Wheat and Sheep farmer) - valuing diversity and soil health

Bruce Maynard isn’t farming like those around him. His fields at Willydah, west of Dubbo in NSW, look different, greener, wilder, a little more chaotic. He’s a wheat and sheep farmer like many in the region, but he’s just as interested in lizards, migratory birds and native legumes as grain yield. Where the system pushes for simplicity, he’s valuing diversity and soil health, and looking for ways that agriculture can be both profitable and sustainable. Read my story about Bruce Maynard and another wheat farmer and previous podcast guest, Jason Cotter. ⁠https://www.theage.com.au/national/in-100-years-one-wheat-farming-family-had-never-tasted-their-own-flour-until-now-20250428-p5luos.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES ⁠https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5⁠ 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 Producers is a food podcast telling the stories of producers, farmers, growers and makers.. A Deep in the Weeds Production An Australian Food Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

May 26, 202523 min

A Taste of South Australia Episode 1: Kris Lloyd (Woodside Cheese Wrights) - fit for a king

Dirty Linen travelled to South Australia to meet the people, eat the food and sip the drinks. In the Adelaide Hills, cheesemaker Kris Lloyd runs Woodside Cheese Wrights. She shares the joys of artisan produce, the flow-on from happy cows, sheep and goats, and the pleasures of being a food lover in South Australia. Oh, and we eat her cheese! This episode is part of a Taste of South Australia, a special series celebrating the produce and people of this delicious part of the country. https://www.woodsidecheesewrights.com/ https://tastingaustralia.com.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

May 25, 202532 min

Dani's Friday on my Mind - food, people and connection

Friday On My Mind…Where I’ve been eating and drinking, and what I’ve been thinking, writing and talking about this week. Today’s rave takes us to Dimboola, McLaren Vale, Koreatown, a couple of wheat farms, a fine dining restaurant that’s shaken itself up, a matcha-focused cafe and more. If it’s about food, people and connection, I am there. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

May 23, 202520 min

Tresna Lee (Gemini, Coburg) - making an investment in community

After wishing someone would open a wine bar in their neighbourhood, Tresna Lee and Shane Farrell finally decided they better do it themselves. Gemini in Melbourne’s northern suburb of Coburg has now been open 18 months but it’s been far from an easy ride. Tresna shares the origin tale, the slow path to breaking even, and the investment they are making in community every step of the way. https://geminimelbourne.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

May 20, 202530 min

Laura Sharrad (Nido Bar, Fugazzi, Masterchef) - back to win

Adelaide cook and restaurateur Laura Sharrad is competing on MasterChef Australia’s Back To Win series. After coming second twice, is a fairytale finish in her future? We talk about the different versions of Laura that have competed in the popular reality show, how she’s coping with the loss of her one-time boss and MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo, and the challenges of balancing motherhood and a career in food. https://www.instagram.com/laurasharrad/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

May 18, 202524 min

Jinal Desai (Carousel Ice Cream Cakes) - the path to ice cream.

Ice cream is the path to happiness but what about when the path takes you to ice cream? Jinal Desai bought Carousel Ice Cream Cakes in 2019, not realising that the decades-old Melbourne brand had fans from the 1980s and onwards. Tapping into nostalgia and current trends, she has never regretted the leap from corporate to food and has words of advice for others considering a career change. https://www.carouselicecream.com.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

May 14, 202528 min

Aaron Ward (Bather's Pavilion, Sydney) - the return of L’Enclume

England’s three-Michelin star L’Enclume is coming back to Sydney in July for another five-week residence at Bather’s Pavilion. We chat to Bather’s executive chef Aaron Ward to find out what to expect. Will Australian ingredients and UK fine dining meld to create a hospitality experience of distinction? Listen to my 2023 chat with L’Enclume’s Simon Rogan, on the eve of his first Bather’s Pavilion pop-up. https://deepintheweeds.com.au/podcast/simon-rogan-lenclume/ https://www.batherspavilion.com.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

May 11, 202525 min

Besha Rodell (Restaurant Critic) - Hunger Like a Thirst

The Age’s chief restaurant critic - and my colleague at Good Food - Besha Rodell has removed her cloak of anonymity. Why now? It’s to promote her excellent memoir, Hunger Like A Thirst. We chat food criticism, the benefits or otherwise of sneaking around, and the state of food media. https://www.instagram.com/besharodell/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

May 5, 202543 min

Will Studd (Cheesemonger, Cheese activist, Cheese storyteller) - Searching For A Taste of Place

When you start talking cheese in Australia, the name Will Studd is bound to come up. Cheesemonger, cheese activist, cheese storyteller and definitely a cheese lover, Will has just released a new TV show about artisan cheesemakers around the world. “Cheese: Searching For A Taste of Place” is a six-part series that celebrates what’s great about indie cheese and outlines the challenges small producers face in a world of increasing industrialisation and homogenisation. https://willstudd.com https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/cheese-searching-for-a-taste-of-place SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

May 4, 202531 min

Laura Goldberg (Hurricane's Grill) - community and positive energy

How do you spin a demoralising disaster into an opportunity for community and positive energy? Laura Goldberg owns Hurricane’s Grill, a Sydney (and China, Indonesia and Dubai!) chain with a secret rib baste recipe. She’s also recently launched Women in Cafes and Restaurants, a platform to elevate, nurture and inspire. https://hurricanesgrillrestaurants.com.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

May 1, 202530 min

Matt Adams (Timbre, Tasmania) - fed by and feeding community

When he launched Timbre in Tasmania in 2016, Matt Adams told nearby backyard growers that he’d exchange their excess produce for dining vouchers. Without any kind of strategy or a plan, that’s turned into a restaurant that is fed by and feeds community, upending its owner’s notions about what a food business actually is. How does it work? How does it feel? And how can you have a slice of it? https://www.timbrekitchen.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Apr 27, 202529 min

The Producers: Rob Lockhart (Potato Farmer) - celebrating the spud.

Central Victorian farmer Rob Lockhart grows wheat, oats, lambs and beef but potatoes are his main deal. We talk about the ups and downs of farming, small town life and SpudFest, a festival that takes over Trentham on the first weekend in May. https://www.trenthamspudfest.org.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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 Producers is a food podcast telling the stories of producers, farmers, growers and makers.. A Deep in the Weeds Production An Australian Food Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

Apr 23, 202515 min

Grampians Wimmera Mallee Episode 7 - The Producers: Claire Morgan (Rupanyup Living) - farmer, maker and regional advocate

Claire Morgan is a farmer, maker and regional advocate, helping people understand where their food comes from and how important it is to have thriving rural towns. She’s growing chickpeas and making chickpea brownies and along the way she’s showing locals and visitors that Rupanyup really is a ‘town with pulse’. This episode is part of a special Dirty Linen and Producers series about the Grampians, Wimmera and Mallee regions in western Victoria. We drove the roads, saw the sights, said hello to the roos and emus, met the people, ate the food, drank the wine and generally soaked up the delights. Listen to more episodes about the Grampians Wimmera Mallee. We hope you’ll plan a trip to the region and listen to stories of this fun, fascinating part of the world as you travel. The series is supported by Visit Victoria. https://rupanyupliving.com.au/?srsltid=AfmBOopoNMln-0khgObt-mF1sxeORHxHyU4CawP8eSRTJS4B07Jf_QWs SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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 Producers is a food podcast telling the stories of producers, farmers, growers and makers.. A Deep in the Weeds Production An Australian Food Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

Apr 22, 202528 min

Grampians Wimmera Mallee Episode 6 - Jenny Moore (Wimmera Grain Store) - town with a pulse

Founder and director of The Wimmera Grain Store, Jenny Moore has a grain farming background and now wholesales locally grown chickpeas, lentils, faba beans (pulses) and value-added products into the Australian domestic market. She takes us strain into the sorting shed where lentils are being graded, then we head back to the showroom to nibble healthy chickpea snacks. This episode is part of a special Dirty Linen series about the Grampians, Wimmera and Mallee regions in western Victoria. We drove the roads, saw the sights, said hello to the roos and emus, met the people, ate the food, drank the wine and generally soaked up the delights. Listen to more episodes about the Grampians Wimmera Mallee. We hope you’ll plan a trip to the region and listen to stories of this fun, fascinating part of the world as you travel. The series is supported by Visit Victoria. https://www.wimmeragrainstore.com.au/ https://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/grampians https://grampiansgrapeescape.com.au/ https://www.visitgrampians.com.au/ https://visitwimmeramallee.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 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.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it’s owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Apr 20, 202524 min