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Episode 7

Instructional & Educational

23

Sep 2, 2015

Rachel uncovers one of Melbourne's hidden secret day trips when she explores the Dandenong region. She meets up with passionate Argentinian Chef Mauro, from The Independent restaurant, who she will cook alongside using locally caught golden trout.

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Season 1, 8 episodes

Season 1

Rachel's Australian food odyssey begins...she begins her eight-week journey in one of the world's most liveable cities. She kicks off the series with a wander around the European designed streets and samples coffee at the city's oldest establishment.

25m Jul 22, 2015

Everything old is cool again in the Melbourne food scene. Rachel digs deep into retro Melbourne and discovers another side to its very hip and bohemian food styles. She cooks with Kate Gibbs, the granddaughter of the legendary Aussie cook Margaret Fulton.

24m Jul 29, 2015

In this episode, Rachel explores some of the city's suburban pockets. First up, Rachel meets a kindred spirit and discovers some of the tastiest croissants outside Paris. Rachel will cook with ex-pat Matt Wilkinson.

24m Aug 5, 2015

Rachel takes a break from city life and spreads her wings on a road trip to the Bellarine Peninsula, a region emerging as the new 'it' area for foodies seeking local produce. Her day trip is full of inspiring food stories.

22m Aug 12, 2015

Rachel discovers what fuels the weekend warriors and shines the spotlight on the sports fanatics' favorite gourmet fast food. She will cook with the city's original Food Truck proprietor, sample Southern fried chicken, and visit a craft brewery.

22m Aug 19, 2015

Rachel explores Melbourne's melting pot of authentic cuisines, wandering through the authentic Vietnamese areas, tracking down the popular suburban hotbed of all things Greek, and learns how to create the famous tomato based Passata from an Italian Nona.

25m Aug 26, 2015

Rachel uncovers one of Melbourne's hidden secret day trips when she explores the Dandenong region. She meets up with passionate Argentinian Chef Mauro, from The Independent restaurant, who she will cook alongside using locally caught golden trout.

23m Sep 2, 2015

Rachel wraps up her Melbourne immersion with a look into the city's current and future food trends. She meets a Thai couple that has crafted a passion for Asian fusion food, she cooks with a local, and checks out a Texan inspired smokehouse barbecue.

23m Sep 9, 2015