Join Tawnya and Lucy in conversation with the inimitable Alice Zaslavsky - cookbook author, broadcaster, tastemaker, radio host, producer, wife and mother - to find out what drives her passion to make food accessible for all, whatever the age!

 

Episode links:

Join the Straight To The Source community here.

Alice's website at Alice in Frames.

Phenomenom: a free digital toolkit for teachers, jam-packed with springboard episodes and lesson plans, designed to tickle students’ tastebuds for learning.

Tumami - By Alice: find out more about Alice's innovative umami flavour-bomb in a jar product and order some online.

Read about your hosts Tawnya Bahr and Lucy Allon here.

Learn more about Straight To The Source here.

Join Tawnya and Lucy in conversation with the inimitable Alice Zaslavsky - cookbook author, broadcaster, tastemaker, radio host, producer, wife and mother - to find out what drives her passion to make food accessible for all, whatever the age!
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Episode links:
<a href="https://straighttothesource.com.au/community">Join the Straight To The Source community&nbsp;here</a>.
<a href="https://www.aliceinframes.com">Alice's&nbsp;website&nbsp;at Alice in Frames</a>.
<a href="https://phenomenom.com.au/">Phenomenom: a free digital toolkit for teachers, jam-packed with springboard episodes and lesson plans, designed to tickle students&rsquo; tastebuds for learning</a>.
<a href="https://www.byalice.com.au">Tumami - By Alice: find out more about Alice's innovative umami flavour-bomb in a jar product and order some online.</a>
<a href="https://straighttothesource.com.au/about">Read about your hosts Tawnya Bahr and Lucy Allon here.</a>
<a href="https://straighttothesource.com.au">Learn more about Straight To The Source here</a>.

Welcome to the Straight To The Source podcast, where leadership meets the future of food.

Hosted by two of Australia’s most respected food industry voices, Tawnya Bahr and Lucy Allon, the Straight To The Source podcast connects you directly with the changemakers shaping how we grow, source, and experience food.

With decades of experience spanning the kitchen, dining room, and boardroom, as chef, restaurateur, consultants, and educators, Tawnya and Lucy bring an insider’s lens to the challenges and innovations driving the industry forward.

From producers pioneering regenerative practices to hospitality leaders reimagining what sustainability means on the plate, each episode explores the strategies, stories, and leadership mindsets transforming the global food landscape and ensuring a thriving, sustainable food future for generations to come.

Get ready for bold ideas, honest conversations, and the kind of insights that move industries forward.

Follow, comment, and hit that bell for more Straight To The Source episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube.

To stay up to date, follow Straight To The Source on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Welcome to the Straight To The Source podcast, where leadership meets the future of food.
Hosted by two of Australia&rsquo;s most respected food industry voices, Tawnya Bahr and Lucy Allon, the Straight To The Source podcast connects you directly with the changemakers shaping how we grow, source, and experience food.
With decades of experience spanning the kitchen, dining room, and boardroom, as chef, restaurateur, consultants, and educators, Tawnya and Lucy bring an insider&rsquo;s lens to the challenges and innovations driving the industry forward.
From producers pioneering regenerative practices to hospitality leaders reimagining what sustainability means on the plate, each episode explores the strategies, stories, and leadership mindsets transforming the global food landscape and ensuring a thriving, sustainable food future for generations to come.
Get ready for bold ideas, honest conversations, and the kind of insights that move industries forward.
Follow, comment, and hit that bell for more Straight To The Source episodes on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/straight-to-the-source/id1610058270">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1FwFeGJI0wp15O9KiDn28c?si=20a9b788479446c7">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@straighttothesource7730">YouTube</a>.
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Straight To The Source Food Podcast

Ep 01: In Conversation With 'Vege-Lante' Alice in Frames

Today, we’re going straight to the source of extra virgin olive oil. Host Tawnya Bahr sits down with two experts who know Australian extra virgin olive oil inside and out: Dr Joanna McMillan, a leading nutrition scientist, and Tom Hitchcock, Executive Chef at the iconic Spirit House.

From the science of polyphenols and why “extra virgin” matters, to bold culinary moves like wok frying and olive oil sorbet, Joanna and Tom take us on a journey from grove to plate. Along the way, they bust myths about cooking with olive oil, reveal what to look for on the label, and share why freshness and provenance make all the difference.

We explore:
The health benefits of EVOO and how to maximise them
Why Australian-grown olive oil leads the world in quality
Cooking tips that push EVOO beyond the salad bowl
Flavour profiles: from delicate to robust, and how to pair them
The sustainability story behind supporting local producers

This is an episode for chefs, food lovers, and anyone who wants to take their cooking, and their health, to the next level with one simple ingredient.

Proudly brought to you by the Olive Oil Wellness Institute, a science-driven resource dedicated to educating and inspiring people about the health benefits, culinary versatility and sustainability of extra virgin olive oil. Learn more at https://olivewellnessinstitute.org/  

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Tawnya Bahr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawnyabahr/ 

Lucy Allon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyallon/ 

Today, we&rsquo;re going straight to the source of extra virgin olive oil. Host Tawnya Bahr sits down with two experts who know Australian extra virgin olive oil inside and out: Dr Joanna McMillan, a leading nutrition scientist, and Tom Hitchcock, Executive Chef at the iconic Spirit House.
From the science of polyphenols and why &ldquo;extra virgin&rdquo; matters, to bold culinary moves like wok frying and olive oil sorbet, Joanna and Tom take us on a journey from grove to plate. Along the way, they bust myths about cooking with olive oil, reveal what to look for on the label, and share why freshness and provenance make all the difference.
We explore:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The health benefits of EVOO and how to maximise them</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why Australian-grown olive oil leads the world in quality</li>
<li aria-level="1">Cooking tips that push EVOO beyond the salad bowl</li>
<li aria-level="1">Flavour profiles: from delicate to robust, and how to pair them</li>
<li aria-level="1">The sustainability story behind supporting local producers</li>
</ul>
This is an episode for chefs, food lovers, and anyone who wants to take their cooking, and their health, to the next level with one simple ingredient.
Proudly brought to you by the Olive Oil Wellness Institute, a science-driven resource dedicated to educating and inspiring people about the health benefits, culinary versatility and sustainability of extra virgin olive oil. Learn more at https://olivewellnessinstitute.org/&nbsp;&nbsp;
Follow The Olive Oil Wellness Institute: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/olive_wellness_institute/">https://www.instagram.com/olive_wellness_institute/</a>&nbsp;
Follow Joanna McMillan: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drjoannamcmillan/">https://www.instagram.com/drjoannamcmillan/</a>&nbsp;
Follow Tom Hitchcock: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chef_hitchcock/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/chef_hitchcock/</a>
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Follow Straight To The Source: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/straight_to_the_source/">https://www.instagram.com/straight_to_the_source/</a>&nbsp;
Connect with your hosts:&nbsp;
Tawnya Bahr: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawnyabahr/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawnyabahr/</a>&nbsp;
Lucy Allon: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyallon/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyallon/</a>&nbsp;

The Power of Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil

If you think fibre is boring, this episode might just change your mind.

Dr Joanna McMillan, one of Australia’s leading nutrition scientists and dietitians, is on a mission to make fibre sexy again. With her new book The Fibre Factor, she unpacks why this overlooked ingredient and nutrient is key to gut health, heart health and overall wellbeing, and yes, it helps us all have a good bathroom experience! 

In this episode of Straight To The Source, Joanna joins Lucy Allon to explore what she calls the modern fibre famine and why chefs, producers and home cooks all have a role to play in changing it. From menu innovation to embracing whole, plant-rich foods, this conversation is packed with practical, feel-good insights for building flavour and nutrition into every plate.

Smart, relatable and quietly game changing. Just like the food we should be eating.

Listen now on your favourite podcast platform.

Subscribe for more interviews with industry leaders and changemakers.

This episode is proudly brought to you by UNOX Australia, leaders in smart oven innovation for commercial and residential kitchens. Learn more atwww.unox.com 

Follow & Connect with  Dr Joanna McMillan and find The Fibre Factor in shops and online
https://www.drjoanna.com/
https://www.instagram.com/drjoannamcmillan
https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-fibre-factor-9781761356728 

Connect with your hosts:
Tawnya Bahr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawnyabahr 
Lucy Allon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyallon 

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Find out more about Straight To The Source: https://straighttothesource.com.au

If you think fibre is boring, this episode might just change your mind.
Dr Joanna McMillan, one of Australia&rsquo;s leading nutrition scientists and dietitians, is on a mission to make fibre sexy again. With her new book The Fibre Factor, she unpacks why this overlooked ingredient and nutrient is key to gut health, heart health and overall wellbeing, and yes, it helps us all have a good bathroom experience!&nbsp;
In this episode of Straight To The Source, Joanna joins Lucy Allon to explore what she calls the modern fibre famine and why chefs, producers and home cooks all have a role to play in changing it. From menu innovation to embracing whole, plant-rich foods, this conversation is packed with practical, feel-good insights for building flavour and nutrition into every plate.
Smart, relatable and quietly game changing. Just like the food we should be eating.
Listen now on your favourite podcast platform.
Subscribe for more interviews with industry leaders and changemakers.
This episode is proudly brought to you by UNOX Australia, leaders in smart oven innovation for commercial and residential kitchens. Learn more at<a href="https://www.unox.com/au_au/"> </a><a href="http://www.unox.com">www.unox.com</a>&nbsp;
Follow &amp; Connect with&nbsp; Dr Joanna McMillan and find The Fibre Factor in shops and online
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.drjoanna.com/">https://www.drjoanna.com/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drjoannamcmillan">https://www.instagram.com/drjoannamcmillan</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-fibre-factor-9781761356728">https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-fibre-factor-9781761356728 </a></li>
</ul>
Connect with your hosts:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Tawnya Bahr: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawnyabahr">https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawnyabahr</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Lucy Allon: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyallon">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyallon</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Dr Joanna McMillan: Why Fibre Is the Most Underrated Ingredient on Every Menu

Chef Jerry Mai: Turning Up the Heat on Heritage

If bold, punchy and unapologetic food is your preference, this episode delivers.

Born in Vietnam, Chef Jerry Mai grew up surrounded by a mother’s love expressed through food. It was an upbringing in which food became more than something to cook; it evolved into identity, culture, and memory.

Chef Jerry Mai did not simply inherit recipes. A new expression of those traditions continues to take shape.

In this episode of Straight To The Source, Chef Jerry Mai joins Tawnya Bahr for a candid conversation about the realities of the hospitality industry, travel, raising a family, relationships and why the best stories sometimes emerge long after the kitchen closes.

Now the Culinary Director at Roll’d, Jerry’s bringing bold Vietnamese street food to the national stage while remaining fiercely grounded in its origins and flavour.

Jerry is funny, fearless and refreshingly honest. Just like the food.

Listen now on your favourite podcast platform.

This episode is proudly brought to you by UNOX Australia, leaders in smart oven innovation for commercial and residential kitchens. Learn more atwww.unox.com 

Follow & Connect with Jerry
Chefjerrymai
rolld_vietnamese

Connect with your hosts:
Tawnya Bahr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawnyabahr 
Lucy Allon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyallon 

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Find out more about Straight To The Source: https://straighttothesource.com.au

Chef Jerry Mai: Turning Up the Heat on Heritage
If bold, punchy and unapologetic food is your preference, this episode delivers.
Born in Vietnam, Chef Jerry Mai grew up surrounded by a mother&rsquo;s love expressed through food. It was an upbringing in which food became more than something to cook; it evolved into identity, culture, and memory.
Chef Jerry Mai did not simply inherit recipes. A new expression of those traditions continues to take shape.
In this episode of Straight To The Source, Chef Jerry Mai joins Tawnya Bahr for a candid conversation about the realities of the hospitality industry, travel, raising a family, relationships and why the best stories sometimes emerge long after the kitchen closes.
Now the Culinary Director at Roll&rsquo;d, Jerry&rsquo;s bringing bold Vietnamese street food to the national stage while remaining fiercely grounded in its origins and flavour.
Jerry is funny, fearless and refreshingly honest. Just like the food.
Listen now on your favourite podcast platform.
This episode is proudly brought to you by UNOX Australia, leaders in smart oven innovation for commercial and residential kitchens. Learn more at<a href="https://www.unox.com/au_au/"> </a><a href="http://www.unox.com">www.unox.com</a>&nbsp;
Follow &amp; Connect with Jerry
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chefjerrymai/">Chefjerrymai</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rolld_vietnamese/">rolld_vietnamese</a></li>
</ul>
Connect with your hosts:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Tawnya Bahr: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawnyabahr">https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawnyabahr</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Lucy Allon: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyallon">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyallon</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Find out more about Straight To The Source: <a href="https://straighttothesource.com.au/">https://straighttothesource.com.au</a>

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