ExtraVirgin5 days ago2 minFrench Gnocchi, Beurre Blanc, Mushroom, Black Truffle “I love French gnocchi because it’s quick and easy to make and it’s much lighter than the potato counter part. It’s delicious with the be...
ExtraVirginMay 281 minEpisode 45: A Taste of Luxury - Australian Truffles LISTEN HERE In this episode of ExtraVirgin Food and Travel, we talk with Gavin Booth, of Australian Truffle Traders, whose truffles grace...
ExtraVirginMay 131 minEpisode 44: A Scotsman's Life in Rural Japan - A Tale of the Only Gaijin in the VillageIn this episode of ExtraVirgin, we talk to Scottish-born writer Iain Maloney about his life in a rural community in Japan. Iain's book, ...
ExtraVirginApr 291 minEpisode 43: Where Will we Eat? Hospitality in the Post-Covid WorldThe hospitality industry, which tech innovator Stevan Premutico describes as "already on its knees" has taken another beating with the Co...
ExtraVirginApr 35 minEpisode 41: Healing in the Kitchen With Chef Nims ZavackasChef Nims Zavackas Many people are finding solace in the kitchen during these difficult times and, in this new podcast episode, we talk a...
ExtraVirginFeb 201 minEpisode 38: Creating a Zero Waste KitchenLISTEN HERE Did you know that one-third of all food produced to feed people goes to waste? That equates to a horrifying 1.3 billion tonne...
ExtraVirginFeb 31 minEpisode 36: How You Can Help Save Your Favourite Restaurants and CafesLISTEN HERE Photo by Rod Long on Unsplash Your favourite restaurant or cafe may be one of many that face closure in 2020. Delivery apps, ...
ExtraVirginDec 18, 20191 minEpisode 32: Food and Travel BooksChristmas Special Part 3 – Book Suggestions for Gifts and Holiday Reading Listen Here In Part 3 of our ExtraVirgin 2019 Christmas Special...
ExtraVirginDec 18, 20192 minEpisode 31: Christmas MenusChristmas Special Part 2 – What’s for Christmas Dinner? Listen Here In Part 2 of our ExtraVirgin Christmas Special, we talk Christmas foo...
ExtraVirginNov 26, 20193 minEpisode 28: Hot Tips for Dining Around the World with Food and Travel Writer Janne ApelgrenLISTEN HERE Janne Apelgren takes her food seriously. She’s the sort of person who makes international restaurant reservations then goes l...
ExtraVirginSep 24, 20194 minEpisode 26: Life as a Chef in (Very) Remote AustraliaClick to Listen Imagine living in one of the most remote parts of Australia and being tasked to procure and create world-class food for v...
ExtraVirginSep 10, 20192 minEpisode 25: “Would You Like a Free Meal With That?” The Phenomenon of the Foodie InfluencerLISTEN HERE “The hospitality industry is as much to blame for supporting this monster as anybody else,” John Lethlean, Reviewer, The Aust...
ExtraVirginAug 28, 20191 minEpisode 24: Meet the Aussie Behind one of the World’s Leading Social EnterprisesVietnamese-born Jimmy Pham grew up in Australia but, on his first visit to his birthplace, he was shocked by the poverty and the plight o...
ExtraVirginAug 24, 20196 minBlog Post: The Greenpeace Chef Changing the World Bite by BiteMexican chef Daniel Bravo Garibi has worked on the Greenpeace fleet for 15 years, taking part in many non-violent protests and feeding th...
ExtraVirginAug 13, 20191 minEpisode 23: From Bordeaux to Byron Bay – a Winemaker's Mission to Bring Modern Mead to the MassesLISTEN HERE He was born deep in the heart of one of France’s premier wine making regions yet in 2012, winemaker Louis Costa found himself...
ExtraVirginJul 23, 20191 minEpsiode 22: The Secrets of Australia’s Best-Known Restaurant Critic, John LethleanLISTEN HERE John Lethlean is Australia’s best known (and some would say, most feared) food critic. He’s been writing about food in public...
ExtraVirginJul 22, 20191 minHellenika’s Avgolemono SoupIn our recent podcast with Greek restaurateur Simon Gloftis, we discovered the reason he has his grandmother’s Avgolemono soup recipe tat...
ExtraVirginJul 12, 20191 minEpisode 21: How to Run a Successful Restaurant With Hellenika's Simon GloftisListen here We sat down for a chat with busy restaurauteur Simon Gloftis who’s been behind some of the Gold Coast’s most successful eater...
ExtraVirginJun 19, 20191 minEpisode 20: Pollinating Change With BeesLISTEN HERE In this episode of ExtraVirgin, we talk with urban beekeeper Jack Stone, of Bee One Third, who has made it his mission to edu...
ExtraVirginMay 20, 20192 minEpisode 17: Foraging for Your DinnerLISTEN HERE Wild foods foraged along beaches on the Sunshine Coast and in the nearby hinterland feature in many top Australian restaurant...