Gourmet Farmer
Overview
Matthew Evans, a former chef turned restaurant critic for the Sydney Morning Herald, spent five years sampling over 2,000 meals. His experiences led him to discover that the finest produce often comes from everyday people rather than top chefs. Seeking a deeper connection with food, he relocated to Tasmania, where he now cultivates a small farm. There, he raises pigs and sheep, milks cows, and eagerly anticipates fresh eggs from his chickens. This journey reflects a heartfelt exploration of sustainable living and the origins of his culinary passion.
Episodes
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9
Fish
Matthew, Nick, and Ross embark on an exciting sailing trip to Maria Island, located on Tasmania's eastern shore. As they navigate the waters, they pic...
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7
The Final Countdown
The moment everyone has been waiting for is just around the corner: the launch of Matthew's farm-to-table eatery, Fat Pig Kitchen. However, as snow an...
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8
Grand Opening
While snowflakes fall gently outside, the atmosphere inside is cozy and inviting for the 35 guests attending the soft launch of Matthew's new paddock-...
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9
Sausage Party
This week at Fat Pig Farm is bustling with activity as the inaugural Friday Feast takes place, alongside a new market stall and Ross’s sausage-makin...
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10
Reap What You Sow
Despite his hectic schedule, Matthew carves out a night to escape with friends Nick and Ross, as they embark on a quest for Tasmanian prawns. Meanwhil...
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Good food needs good soil
For over a year, Matthew's Fat Pig Farm Kitchen has been nourishing its patrons, but he understands that the quality of his dishes hinges on the soil ...
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2
Fermented Flavours
As autumn settles in on the farm, Matthew learns that goats are the ideal answer for dealing with the invasive blackberry bushes.
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3
The Elegance of Good Ideas
As winter approaches, Matthew invites a herd of goats to help tackle his blackberry problem, opting for a natural solution instead of pesticides.
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4
Food for the Land
After getting the results of his farm soil test, Matthew realizes he must find new methods to rejuvenate and restore the deteriorated soil in his pig ...
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5
The Apple of my Eye
With Sadie and Hedley gone, Matthew faces the challenge of running the farm solo while tackling the winter decay affecting the apple orchards.
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7
The Hungry Patch
Matthew whips up a fantastic pie using the limited ingredients he finds in the garden, discovering the art of foraging for wild food in Tasmania along...
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10
A Year in the Life
After five seasons filled with valuable experiences, Matthew has been on a mission to turn his beloved piece of Tasmania into a thriving farm that pro...