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Food for thought: recipes, hints and tips, interviews and a market report. It's one of those constants in this fair city; every Sunday at midday tune into the best radio station on earth for Eat It, Triple R's resident food show. No-one really knows quite how many years the show has been on-air, but it's been going long enough for us all to lose track. Each week Cam Smith and Matt Steadman take an hour to discuss every aspect of food and drink, including regular market reports, interviews with chefs and restaurateurs, chats with industry and lobby groups, emptying bottles with wine-makers and writers, answering listeners' questions, the occasional on-air cooking segment, and anything else we deem fit. Sometimes we'll even squeeze in a song or two. Follow us on Twitter! Search for EatItRRR and you can even hassle us during the show. If your hassle is entertaining enough, we'll mention it on-air. Want to send us some information / product? Snail mail is fine, and if you put our twitter username in front of gmail.com you'll get through via email. The intro and outro theme is Soft Illusion and was generously provided by Andras. https://andras.bandcamp.com/track/soft-illusion

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Melbourne, VIC

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Food for thought: recipes, hints and tips, interviews and a market report. It's one of those constants in this fair city; every Sunday at midday tune into the best radio station on earth for Eat It, Triple R's resident food show. No-one really knows quite how many years the show has been on-air, but it's been going long enough for us all to lose track. Each week Cam Smith and Matt Steadman take an hour to discuss every aspect of food and drink, including regular market reports, interviews with chefs and restaurateurs, chats with industry and lobby groups, emptying bottles with wine-makers and writers, answering listeners' questions, the occasional on-air cooking segment, and anything else we deem fit. Sometimes we'll even squeeze in a song or two. Follow us on Twitter! Search for EatItRRR and you can even hassle us during the show. If your hassle is entertaining enough, we'll mention it on-air. Want to send us some information / product? Snail mail is fine, and if you put our twitter username in front of gmail.com you'll get through via email. The intro and outro theme is Soft Illusion and was generously provided by Andras. https://andras.bandcamp.com/track/soft-illusion

Twitter:

@EatItRRR

Language:

English


Episodes

John's Top Picks for Autumn and Talking about Fine Meats with Leo Donati!

3/16/2024
Cam Smith and Matt Steadman get together (over zoom) to chat about the fantastic range of food festivals that are on at the moment, and Cam joins John at the Queen Vic Market for John's autumn produce market report! Leo Donati of 'Donati's Fine Meats' sits down with Cam to talk about his upbringing in Melbourne, and how this lead to Donati becoming a butcher. The pair also delve into Donati's time serving during the Vietnam War and the difficulties of running a butcher shop whilst in another country, in addition to the challenges that came with being Italian in Australia in the 70's.

Duration:00:52:32

Feast For Freedom 2024 & difficulties running a restaurant

3/9/2024
Cameron and Matt talk to Cathalina Pauta from the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre about their upcoming Feast For Freedom - a cuisine exchange experience in aid of people seeking asylum in Australia. They also talk to experts on challenges when operating restaurants.

Duration:00:52:03

Karen Martini's latest culinary adventure, and the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Returns!

2/24/2024
Cam and Matt speak with Karen Martini all about her new St Kilda restaurant Saint George, reminisce on her incredible career so far, and get to the bottom of whether or not Karen is hanging up the TV apron for good after 17 years-spoiler alert: you'll have to wait and see. Later, Cam and Matt are joined by Pat Nourse, Creative Director of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, to celebrate the festival's 32nd edition, running from the 15th to the 24th of March. From the World Longest's Lunch, the incredible featured chefs from around the world, and where you'll find the best Danhattan in town, the crew discuss everything you can expect to see at the festival this year.

Duration:00:46:39

The best tomatoes for tomato sauce and Australia's new "tequila"

2/17/2024
Cam walks and talks with Hohn from Tomato City about picking the best tomatoes at Queen Vic Market. Cam chats with Sebastian Raeburn from Distiller for Craft & Co. about tequila and mezcal and the new Agave liquor they managed to produce from Australian produce.

Duration:00:45:48

Taking the temperature of Melbourne, fruit and wine

2/10/2024
Cam and Matt sit down with Besha Rodell, chief restaurant critic for The Age and Good Food, to catch up on the state of the restaurant scene in Melbourne. John Pontelandolfo checks in from a hot day at Tomato City in Queen Victoria Market. And winemaker Duncan Buchanan chats about the excitement of the summer season at the vineyard.

Duration:00:41:01

'The Small Kitchen Cook: Thoughtful Recipes for Tiny Kitchens', and Breaking Bad But Make it Gin!

12/16/2023
Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy chat with the delightful Ashleigh Butler about her new book 'The Small Kitchen Cook: Thoughtful Recipes for Tiny Kitchens', which is a collection of recipes for those living the van life, or are living in a tiny home. Butler explains how raising her twins in a combi van helped inspire her to come up with dishes that only need to be cooked on two burners! Three time winner of the International Gin Producer of the Year, Cameron Mackenzie (of Four Pillars Gin), joins Cam and Kent in the studio to reflect on the beginnings of his business. After starting out in the wine industry (after attempting to qualify as a sprinter in the olympics), Mackenzie bought a still with his business partners and began making gin in the back of a shed in Warrandyte, which brought them to where they are today! They also discuss how the team managed to create a carbon neutral distillery.

Duration:00:50:49

Slow Food, Why You Shouldn't Buy Washed Potatoes, and Bangkok Street Food!

12/9/2023
Join Cam and Matt as they catch up with award winning food writer, Richard Cornish, who enthuses about Slow Food, an organisation that is centered around traditional cooking and local food promotion. Cornish expands on the magical experience of coming together with people and eating home grown foods, and talks about some of his favourite places that promote Slow Food. John meets with Cam at the Queen Vic Market for his market report and talks all things eggplant, green capsicum, unwashed potatoes, and more! Former Melbourne Food and Wine Festival industry engagement manager, Zenon Misko calls in from Bangkok to talk about his decision to live there, and how it's taken him to all kinds of street corners and back alleys in the name of food! Misko also discusses his street food guide which covers eleven cities - Bangkok included - and can be found on https://roadbook.com/.

Duration:00:52:48

Mushroom Update and the 2023 Eat Drink Design Awards

12/3/2023
This week, Cam’s joined by Matt Steadman for a delicious episode. Cam heads to Prahran Market to chat white truffles with Mushroom Man Damian Pike, along with cherries, white asparagus and giant strawberries. Then, Jury chair for the 2023 Eat Drink Design Awards Amy Woodruff chats about design in hospitality sector and the big winners this year.

Duration:00:48:41

The Great Doughnut Fire of '23!

11/18/2023
The Great Queen Vic Market Doughnut Fire of 23' is nigh!!! Cam Smith and Kent Goldsworthy catch up with Eva and Maria Konecsny, founders of the 'Gewurzhaus' franchise which began in Lygon Street, and now stretches beyond Melbourne to Sydney, Adelaide, and Canberra. Eva and Maria talk about their life changing time in Munich which inspired them to open their shop, and their new book 'Kindred' which is more than just a recipe book, but also a collection of traditions, rituals, and stories from their own family. Self-proclaimed 'Mad Scientist' Roz Kaldor-Aroni chats with Cam about her healthy ice-cream brand, 'Elato'! She talks about her experience working in intellectual property law and how that helped her develop her own brand. Roz also reveals how she worked out how to create recipes using the least amount of sugar possible without compromising the taste, by using sweet ingredients (that aren't strictly sugar).

Duration:00:49:38

Wonderful Pinsa, Child-Rearing At The Market, and Southern Seagreens!

11/11/2023
Join Cam Smith and Matt Steadman as they learn about Pinsa dough from the delightful Carmine Constantini - owner and chef of the St. Kilda-based restaurant Pinsabella - which is a lighter alternative to the pizza dough we are used to! We also learn about the Roman origins of Pinsa, and Carmine's time studying to learn how to make it. John delivers the market report and gives Cam some advice on how to cook scallops without letting them dry out. Cam Hines (co-founder of Mountain Goat, which he's now departed from) makes an appearence in the studio to talk about his new venture, Southern Seagreens. Hines brings in a little sample of homegrown seaweed for Cam and Matt, and explains the reasoning behind using wakame to make the seaweed and how it's helping keep native kelp populations alive.

Duration:00:52:22

Two Great Reads: 'The Age Good Food Guide 2024' and 'Rumi: Food of Middle Eastern Appearance'

11/4/2023
Cam Smith and Karl Chapman are joined in the studio by Co-Editors of The Age Good Food Guide 2024, Ellen Fraser and Emma Brahimi, to chat about the new edition and what went into creating it. They also talk about the process for being awarded a hat by the critics, which restaurants to look out for this year, and culinary trends. Also, the owner of Lygon Street Restaurant, Rumi, Joseph Abboud also joins the show and talks with Cam about his new book Rumi: Food of Middle Eastern Appearance. Joseph tells us about all the fabulous people who were behind the creation of his book and reminisces about his cooking career and how he got started.

Duration:00:47:45

Prof. Russell Keast on Pyschology of Taste & Noah Crowcroft from Rice Paper Scissors

10/28/2023
Cam and Matt are joined by Professor Russell Keast, from Deakin University, talking about the psychology and physiology of taste and its impact on our decision-making. Then, John Pontelandolfo from Tomato City shares insights into the great quality and prices of his fresh products at Queen Victoria Market. Finally, Chef Noah Crowcroft talks about his Texas roots and his cooking style at Rice Paper Scissors restaurant.

Duration:00:54:50

Restaurant Ambiance and Sustainable Seltzers

10/23/2023
Cam Smith and Kent talk to restaurant builder Nathan Scarfo about how design can influence noise levels while dining; John takes us to Tomato City in the market report; Plus, Max Moolman and Bridget Lansell from the Wonki team come along to chat sustainable seltzers during a live tasting.

Duration:00:48:00

Food Driven Beagles and The Triangle of Taste!

10/14/2023
Cam Smith and Matt have a chat with Chef and Co-Owner of Masons of Bendigo, Sonya Anthony while she takes a walk around Daylesford Lake with her Beagle! Sonya talks about her parents' experience immigrating to Austalia from Solvenia in the 60's and how that impacted the way she feels about food. She also talks about Blume's Historic Bakery and Cam congragulates Masons' 12th birthday! Cara Devine joins Cam and Matt in the studio to talk about her new book, 'Strong, Sweet, and Bitter: Your Guide To All Things Cocktails' and her introduction to bartending. Cara also enlightens us on the Triangle of Taste and how to make a balanced cocktail!

Duration:00:49:53

Commemorating Kevin Donovan and Exalting 'The Propitious Esculent' with One Half of The Spud Sisters

10/7/2023
Cam Smith and Kent are joined by prolific food journalist and Food and Drink Hall of Fame inductee, Roslyn Grundy, to remember Kevin Donovan who recently passed away just five days after the sale of his restaurant, 'Donovans', wich was famously founded in 1995 by Kevin and his wife, Gail. Cam catches up with John for his regular market report where they enthuse about pasta types and a 15cm long artichoke! Catherine of the Spud Sisters graces the studio with her presence to talk with Cam about the 'oodles' of potato varieties in Peru and how one goes about growing potatos!

Duration:00:51:05

The Worst Thing you Can Do to Fish and Banana Peel Sliders!

9/30/2023
Cam Smith and Matt discuss Matt's holiday to South East Asia and are later joined by the first Australian winner of the James Beard Book of the Year, Josh Niland. Cam and Josh have a chat about Josh's book, fish 'butchering', and the craftsmanship of cooking and presenting fish. Doctor Helen Smith also joins Cam in the studio to talk about her upcoming panel discussion 'Food Waste is Bananas!' which will be showing at The Capitol Theatre on the 18th of October.

Duration:00:49:54

Sallie Jones’ Jersey Cows and the Masterminds Behind So-Hot-Right-Now ‘Julie’

9/23/2023
Cam Smith (joined briefly by Carl) sits down with dairy industry icon, Sallie Jones. She grew up on a dairy farm, and when she lost her father to suicide during the dairy crisis in 2016, she knew she wanted to create a positive, lasting legacy out of her grief. Now, her Gippsland Jersey milk is stocked in major supermarkets and fine food restaurants. Plus, Cam gets a special visit from two of the superstars from new Abbotsford Convent restaurant, Julie. Head Chef, Julieanne Blum, and Front of House manager, Anna Clifford, tell us all about the persuasive Cam Miller, keeping calm in service and how to listen to your onions - during their Sunday lunch seating no less.

Duration:00:48:59

The Return of Primitive Cooking, and The Great Truckie Scone Debate!

9/16/2023
Cam Smith (joined briefly by Rachel) chats with chef, Nathan Scarfo, about the evolution of kitchens and the rise of the celebrity chef. John joins the show for his usual market report before his holiday, and Cam discusses cheese tim tams, mashed potato as an ingredient, and the odd connection between religion and cereal with Ben Birchall and Emily Naismith from Ingredipedia.

Duration:00:52:37

Sea Urchin Potato Gems are the Ultimate Scooby Snack

9/9/2023
Cam Smith and Kent congragulate Dan Hunter (and Jules) on being named the Gourmet Traveler Readers Choice Icon of 2023 and for ten years of running his fabulous Birregurra based restaurant, Brae! John at the Vic Market brings us his regular report, and Cam and Kent talk about the effects of climate change on farming with Duncan Buchanan.

Duration:00:56:39

Expensive Cheese and the Last Day of Radiothon 2023!

9/2/2023
Cam Smith and Matt discuss the price of dairy products, the stark contrast between commercial and community radio, and the evolution of some of 3RRR's shows. But most importantly, they talk about the last day of Radiothon 2023 for the show and prizes!

Duration:00:44:50