Stefan Posthuma chats to Samuels chef and manager about the changing food scene in Thirroul and the changing demographic of the Illawarra.
Podcasts
Welcome To The Food Fight
A frank an irreverent exercise in food talk, offering a different perspective on food and hospitality issues. Hosts Stefan Posthuma and Simon Evans speak with a range of chefs, producers, business owners and experts to hear their stories and get their perspective. With a little fun thrown in for good measure - The Food Fight is a modern and authentic food podcast brought to you by two people who live outside the world of mainstream food media.
About The Hosts
Stefan Posthuma is director of Quicksand Food and publisher of numerous cookbooks which explore regional food culture in NSW. With a Journalism degree and working for years as a radio host, Stef has a passion for food culture and communicating food issues to the public. Simon Evans is a multiple Good Food Guide hat winning chef for his work behind the pass at his fine dining, native produce focused restaurant - Caveau. Simon's passion for food and wine is manifest at his wine bar Night Parrot and in his role as executive chef at Bangalay Dining on the NSW South Coast.
Check Out The Archive
The Illawarra Cookbook: Balinese Spice Magic
Stefan Posthuma chats with Balinese Spice Magic chef and owner Juliana Mitry about being the only traditional Balinese restaurant in the Illawarra.
The Illawarra Cookbook: The Blue Swimmer
Stefan Posthuma chats with Blue Swimmer owner Dan Dewhurst and chef Lauren Brown about the Gerroa community, meeting and connecting with suppliers, and harmony within a hospo team.
The Illawarra Cookbook: Babyface
Stefan Posthuma chats with Babyface chef and owner Andy Burns about his menu, natural wine and the importance of front and back of house communication.
The Illawarra Cookbook: Rookie
Stefan Posthuma Chats with chef and owner of Rookie – Dan Sherley about Rookie’s developing identity and how to develop a relationship with your fish monger to become a better cook.
The Illawarra Cookbook: Caveau
Stefan Posthuma chats with chefs and owners of Caveau in Wollongong – Tom Chiumento and Simon Evans about their menu, their local suppliers, foraging, food in the illawarra and chicken parmigiana.
The Illawarra Cookbook: Howlin Wolf
Stefan Posthuma chats with Howlin Wolf owner Luke Symons about old fashioneds and a night on the town in the gong.
The Illawarra Cookbook: Sandygoodwich
Stefan Posthuma chats with Sandygoodwich owner Emma Huber about OCD croissant making and the challenges faced by staff & owners in hospitality.
The Illawarra Cookbook: Eat at Sandy’s
Stefan Posthuma chats with Eat at Sandy’s chef – Yon Miller about their food, restaurant concept, and making best use of a woodfired oven.
The Capital Cookbook 3: AGFG – Australian Good Food & Travel Guide – Local Food with Sean Melrose and Stefan Posthuma
Paddock to plate, the place of farmer’s markets & Canberra’s food revolution – Sean Melrose from The Australian Good Food and Travel Guide chats with Quicksand Food director, Stefan Posthuma.
The Capital Cookbook 3: 666 ABC Radio Canberra – Genevieve Jacobs & Stefan Posthuma
Hear Publisher at Quicksand Food – Stefan Posthuma-Grbic chat with Genevieve Jacobs about the new publication: The Capital Cookbook 3.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Urban Pantry
Meet the people behind Urban Pantry as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Mandalay
Meet the people behind The Mandalay Bus as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Mr Papa
Meet the people behind Mr Papa as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Clementine
Meet the people behind Clementine as featured in The Quicksand Food Connection Podcast Series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Pod Food
Meet the people behind Pod Food as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Penny University
Meet the people behind Penny University, as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: The Boathouse By The Lake
Meet the people behind The Boathouse, as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: The Truffle Farm
Meet the people behind The Forage, as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Mocan And Green Grout
Meet the people behind Mocan & Green Grout as featured in The Capital Cookbook 3.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Lanterne Rooms
Meet the people behind Lanterne Rooms as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Young And Frisky
Meet the people behind Young & Frisky as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Hopscotch
Meet the people behind Hopscotch as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Canberra Urban Honey
Meet the people behind Canberra Urban Honey as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Moorlands Biodynamic Lamb
Meet the people behind Moorlands Biodynamic Lamb as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Sasa Sestic
Meet Sasa Sestic as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Bredbo Black Garlic
Meet the people behind Bredbo Black Garlic as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Capital Region Farmers Markets
Meet the people behind The Capital Region Farmers Markets as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Southside Farmers Markets
Meet the people behind The Southside Farmers Markets as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Ginger Catering
Meet the people behind Ginger Catering as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Chairman And Yip
Meet the people behind Chairman & Yip as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Double Shot
Meet the people behind Double Shot as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Les Bistronomes
Meet the people behind Les Bistronomes as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Temporada
Meet the people behind Temporada as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Three Mills Bakery
Meet the people behind Three Mills Bakery as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Wild Food in Capital Country
Meet the people behind Wild Food in Capital Country as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Grazing
Meet the people behind Grazing as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: The Cupping Room
Meet the people behind The Cupping Room as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Two Before Ten
Meet the people behind Two Before Ten as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Local Press
Meet the people behind Local Press as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Miss Vans
Meet the people behind Miss Vans as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Molly
Meet the people behind Molly as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Pomegranate
Meet the people behind Pomegranate as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Pialligo Estate
Meet the people behind Pialligo Estate as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Poachers Pantry
Meet the people behind Poachers Pantry as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: XO
Meet the people behind XO, as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Akiba
Meet the people behind Akiba as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Aubergine
Meet the people behind Aubergine as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Courgette
Meet the people behind Courgette as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.
The Capital Cookbook 3: Sage
Meet the people behind Sage as featured in the Quicksand Food Connection podcast series.