Suncoast Fresh Prodcast

Did you know salt is the world's oldest seasoning? Many of the world's most distinguished chefs recognise the taste advantage of sea salt over other salts. But how is this magic condiment mined.   We've got James White [https://www.instagram.com/james_white___/], the General Manager of Olsson's Salt [https://www.instagram.com/olssonssalt/], on the poddy to spill all the salty secrets! With a love for good-quality ingredients, sustainable food and regenerative agriculture, James is here to tell us how Olsson Sea Salt is one of the most eco-friendly seasonings on the planet.   The Olsson family have been crafting their iconic salts since 1948—Australia's oldest family-owned sea salt makers! From cattle to consumers, it's an epic journey you don't want to miss. Available on all your favourite streaming platforms like Spotify, iTunes, or directly from our website.

Cooking magpies! Wait what? You'll have to listen in. From working scrubbing dishes at age 12 to winning hundreds of thousands of dollars at global cooking competitions, John McFadden's [https://www.instagram.com/john_mcfadden_/] cheffing journey is nothing short of legendary.   Throughout his epic 35+ year career, he has racked up some pretty impressive titles like World Food Champion in 2022 and World Seafood Champion in 2022 and 2023. Oh, and did we mention he's one of the youngest Aussie chefs to cook at The James Beard Foundation in New York?   He is a true mentor and motivator, and he loves sharing his wealth of knowledge with the next generation of culinary talent. We are so grateful to gain some insight as well as some crazy kitchen tales from him in episode #103. Available on all your favourite streaming platforms like Spotify, iTunes, or directly from our website.

Robert Pekin [https://www.instagram.com/robertpekin/] puts the culture into agriculture. The former dairy farmer has lived quite a life— from living wild like Bear Grylls in the Tasmanian bush to working as an aircraft maintenance engineer—he's seen it all. But his journey eventually led him back to his farming roots, with a mission to flip the script on industrial agriculture by promoting it as dignifying life and respecting the landscape.   Enter Food Connect Shed [https://www.instagram.com/foodconnectshed/], Robert's passion project and home to over 20 food businesses, including OzHarvest [https://www.instagram.com/ozharvestqld/], Food Connect Foundation [https://www.instagram.com/foodconnectfoundation/] and Ballistic Beer Co [https://www.instagram.com/ballisticbeer/]. It's a buzzing hub for the local food economy, where food lovers collaborate to build a healthier, fairer, and regenerative food system.   In this episode, Robert had us feeling incredibly inspired and left us wanting more. Get keen for round 2! Catch episode #102 to hear the real deal on how food, fibre, and agriculture shape our planet—what's the real price of that Maccas burger on our planet? Available on all your favourite streaming platforms like Spotify, iTunes, or directly from our website.

Guess who's back? It's the one and only Raymond Capaldi from @raycapaldiconsultancy [https://www.instagram.com/raycapaldiconsultancy/], joining us for the 7th and final instalment of our @tasteportdouglas [https://www.instagram.com/tasteportdouglas/] Speed Dating Series! Fun fact: Ray once worked at the Sheraton Mirage in Port Douglas, where the festival is held every year. He returned this year as an ambassador, marking his 8th year at this incredible event!   In this episode, Ray touches on the controversies that sparked from his previous episode. We chat about how these honest, unfiltered conversations are making waves and supporting chefs dealing with mental health struggles.   Get ready for some big questions: Can food really save the world? You'll have to listen in to find out! Available on all your favourite streaming platforms like Spotify, iTunes, or directly from our website.

We've hit the big 100! Who better to celebrate with than the remarkable @michael.lambie [https://www.instagram.com/michael.lambie] for part 6 of our @tasteportdouglas [https://www.instagram.com/tasteportdouglas/] Speed Dating Series.   Michael's culinary journey is nothing short of epic. From being a head chef under Marco Pierre White to bringing his talents Down Under, he's turned England’s loss into Melbourne’s gain. He’s the mastermind behind iconic spots like @taxikitchenmelbourne [https://www.instagram.com/taxikitchenmelbourne/] @lamaroshotel [https://www.instagram.com/lamaroshotel/] @thesmithprahran [https://www.instagram.com/thesmithprahran/] and @lucyliumelbourne [https://www.instagram.com/lucyliumelbourne/]. Rumour has it that a new restaurant, @junimelbourne [https://www.instagram.com/junimelbourne/], could be spicing up Melbourne’s dining scene very soon… stay tuned!   For over 20 years, Michael has been a culinary trailblazer in Australia, and he's just as passionate about mentoring the next generation of chefs as he is about creating mouthwatering dishes.   Tune in to hear more about his incredible journey and what's cooking next. Available on all your favourite streaming platforms like Spotify, iTunes, or directly from our website.