Martin’s world of gastronomy has seen him doing stints in the kitchen with Paul Bocuse and Rick Stein, working in radio as an on air presenter with Larry Emdur, Food editor for 9-5 magazine, chef on Channel 10’s Cheez TV, involvement with Channel 9’s Burkes Backyard and Today Show.
Read MoreSophie was born and raised in Sydney, and lives with her family on their farm just outside of Orange in country New South Wales. Sophie trained in journalism and has over 20 years experience as a features writer. She has contributed to a number of online and digital publications and has been blogging at www.local-lovely.com since 2013. She also teaches social media and content marketing to producers and small businesses via My Open Kitchen (podcast, e-course and workshops). And was awarded Australian Rural Woman of the Year (2016) in recognition of her commitment to rural communities. She believes in simple, tasty and seasonal food made with love and shared generously.
Read MoreAlex Elliott-Howery is the co-founder of what has become a thriving and boundary - breaking food community in inner Sydney.
She runs the Cornersmith cafes, renowned for their big hearts and strong conscience when it comes to sustainably sourced food. Alex teaches pickling and preserving workshops at the Cornersmith cooking school, the Picklery.
Read MoreMark Olive, aka ‘The Black Olive’, is Australian’s most renowned indigenous chef. Starring in his own television series ‘The Outback Cafe’ and a host of cooking, lifestyle and travel shows nationally and globally. Mark’s passion for fusing native food and culture with contemporary lifestyle cooking has led to a huge international profile specialising in gourmet Australian Indigenous cuisine.
Read MoreIf you enjoy reading the food stories in Country Style, you’ll know Barbara Sweeney’s work. As a food writer in pursuit of tasty stories about farmers, food producers and chefs, she’s tasted oysters moments after harvest, fended off curious piglets, and, as regional editor of the SMH Good Food Guide, sat down to dinner in many of the country’s best restaurants
Read More“The Italianos of My Kitchen Rules are known for dishing up some mean meals and with larger than life personalities Luciano and Martino are a must see.
After meeting each other more than a decade ago in Sydney, Luciano and Martino both realised they share an exuberant passion for food. It was inevitable that the pair would eventually fuse their skills to become kitchen partners and have been cooking up a storm ever since mixing their traditions from Tuscany (Martino comes from Siena) and Abruzzo (Luciano’s family origin).
A love affair with food, The Italianos have "una passione" (a passion) for the dishes that their ancestors passed down to them and cook with pride and joy, making their relatives proud. But that's not all the boys can cook! The talented pair can dish out a fair few surprises... catch them at FoodIam to see what they have in store!”.
Read MoreD.J. Pieroway, a.k.a. The Drinks Professor, has been involved in hospitality for over 30 years. Her passion for the industry has led to her working in locations such as her native Newfoundland in Canada, Toronto, Hong Kong, Tokyo and London. She is a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, and is in the final stages of completing her Wine, Spirits and Education Trust Diploma.
Read MoreChef Tracey Lister knows how to shop, cook and eat in Vietnam. She has been living in Hanoi or visiting regularly for the last 16 years.
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