The Curious Cooks

What does it really take to get fresh food from WA growers to your dinner table? From horse-and-cart beginnings to state-of-the-art, climate-controlled trading floors, the world of fresh produce has undergone an incredible transformation — and few people have witnessed that journey more closely than Damon Watling, Director of Quality Produce International (QPI) and owner of Heavenly Strawberries. In this episode, Kate and Tracey head deep into WA’s fresh-produce supply chain to uncover the un...

Meet the next generation shaping WA’s food future. From innovative young farmers to passionate advocates and creative producers, Kate and Tracey shine a light on emerging voices bringing new energy, ideas and resilience to our local food landscape. Jake Ryan of Three Ryans Farm in Manjimup Western Australia, brings the passion, innovation, and deep-rooted values that make him essential listening for anybody curious about the future of Western Australia’s food. Jake’s approach has earned...

What does food security really mean for WA — and why should we care where our milk comes from? This week on The Curious Cooks, Kate and Tracey sit down with Sue Daubney, Managing Director of Bannister Downs Dairy, to unpack the challenges and triumphs of WA’s dairy industry. From the realities of running a family farm, to the pressures of imports from the Eastern states, Sue shares her candid thoughts on keeping milk local, sustainable and accessible. We also dive into WA’s broader food suppl...

From supermarket checkouts to farm gates, food trends to marketing spin, Kate and Tracey serve up the food conversation you didn’t know you were hungry for — honest, curious, and full of flavour. In episode one, pull up a chair and meet your hosts — two food lovers who live and breathe the industry, and can’t wait to share their passion for talking, cooking and eating with you. Kate and Tracey share their career highlights, death row meals, childhood food experiences, passion for eating and f...