Who killed the pig that turned into the ham for your last sandwich? Who cleaned the floor where a lamb turned into your lamb chops? Who trucked the beef that ended up in the next pie you’ll eat?  The longer and more complex the supply chain, the easier it is to lose connection with the way food gets to us. What if it was brought by slaves? Researcher Ema Moolchand studied Pacific Island workers in the Australian meat industry and discovered lies, disrespect, racism and a lack of dignity and freedom. The study: Meat the reality: unpacking the exploitation of PALM scheme workers in Australi ..read more

Flour isn’t just the stuff that makes a loaf of bread stand up. It’s an ingredient of provenance, with its own flavour and backstory. At least, that’s how it’s done at Courtney Young’s Woodstock Flour. With husband Ian, she nurtures soil, grows and sources quality grain, and stone-mills it into flour of great character. https://woodstockflour.com.au/ https://growfestival.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 ..read more

We continue our Journey to Barragunda with episode 3 of a special series that tracks the opening of an innovative, thoughtful restaurant on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. Today is different: we visit the Cape Schanck location, observe the progress and sit down for a chat with chef Simone Watts and restaurant manager Marie Grasset. How are things progressing? https://www.barragunda.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 Line ..read more

Dirty Linen is 700! For our milestone episode we’re launching Journey to Barragunda, a special series that follows the progress of chef Simone Watts' 40-seat farm-to-table restaurant on the Mornington Peninsula. Four months from opening, we learn the story to date and dive into the long list of things still to do. A few Episode 700 thank yous. Firstly, to Deep in the Weeds’ Anthony Huckstep and Rob Locke for asking me to do a podcast in the first place, and to Rob for producing every episode. To every guest for trusting me with your story. And to all our listeners: we do not take your time and ..read more

People running food stands often dream of opening a bricks-and-mortar restaurant but today’s guest did it round the other way, ditching a lease in favour of cooking at events. Why? Maria Viojan and husband John run The Filipino Project in Adelaide. We talk about the rise of Filipino food culture, strategies for making people fall in love with an unfamiliar cuisine, and Maria shares advice for others running a small family business. https://www.thefilipinoproject.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-man ..read more

What’s on my mind this Friday? I talk about fundraising for food-relief, sharing a stage with Hana Assafiri from Moroccan Soup Bar, kebabs and long journeys with Hamed Allahyari, and leading people around multicultural Clayton. There’s also a recap of my pod with Dwayne Bannon-Harrison, a shout-out to Namaste Haifa and their menstruation discount, plus a wrap of Lorena Corso’s Sicilian Smoke Out. I ponder neighbourhood revivals in the context of Dawn & Mabels on Acland Street, and celebrate the growth of every single snow pea. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEA ..read more

After working their entire careers in the corporate world, Caroline Kropack and her husband George decided to throw it all in and do something they love. After years of experimentation they took the leap and Brazen Brownies was born. https://brazenbrownies.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 Ant ..read more

After years of planning and some big conversations, Dwayne Bannon-Harrison is bringing Gadhu Dining to the Sydney Opera House in June. The pop-up Indigenous dining experience is running alongside a season by Bangarra, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance company. Dwayne is the Indigenous Ambassador for Trippas White Group, the catering company which runs Sydney Opera House’s food and beverage. He also owns Mirritya Mundya, an Indigenous dining provider, and offers cultural immersions on Yuin country. Dwayne is a return guest to Dirty Linen. We spoke about: Supply Nation: supplynation ..read more

When Rachael Boon told her old hospo pals that she was going to open a fun, profitable restaurant that offered flexibility, balance and professional fulfilment for owners and staff, they were a little bit sceptical. But at Jungle Fowl in Port Douglas, she seems to have the whole thing worked out. Rachael tells us how. https://www.junglefowl.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/di ..read more

The summer holidays are winding up and the year has truly kicked off. It’s a good time to strategise about 2025. David Facciolo owns Tru Coffee in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. He shares insights into cafe life, both for fellow hospitality workers and for diners, and tells us why he approaches each day with anticipation rather than apprehension. https://www.instagram.com/thetrucoffee/?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 ..read more