The Chef's Garden

What is it that makes Tasmanian ingredients, produce, and food stand out? Is there something about the purity of the conditions, the island’s rich soil, or the meticulous care of local growers? In The Chef’s Garden, parochial Tassie chef Massimo Mele sets out to discover what gives his home state its distinct culinary edge.  

Bridging his Southern Italian roots with a deep passion for Australian agriculture, Massimo treats the entire island of Tasmania as a living pantry. From his own flourishing backyard garden to the cool-climate farms, coastal fisheries, and wild forests of the Apple Isle, he connects directly with the passionate producers, artisanal makers, and generational farmers who give Tassie its world-class reputation.

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