Sharpen your tastebuds, fine tune your eardrums, clear your nose and throat and keep your eyes wide open with Valérie Henbest, the French-Australian cheese expert and her esteemed guests.
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Valérie Henbest sits down with caviar specialist Guy de Saint Laurent to explore the remarkable story of French farm caviar, its craft, history and the surprising pairings shaping modern gastronomy.
Valérie Henbest sits down with caviar specialist Guy de Saint Laurent to explore the remarkable story of French farm caviar, its craft, history and the surprising pairings shaping modern gastronomy.
Valérie Henbest sits down with pastry champion Kirsten Tibballs to explore competitions, chocolate terroir, and the journey behind the world of fine chocolate.
Diplomacy meets gastronomy in this opening episode of Season 4. Valérie speaks with Vincent Hebrail from the French Embassy in Canberra about French–Australian agricultural ties, the journey of Roquefort into Australia, and the future of terroir and sustainability.
Join Valérie Henbest as she chats with Mary Hamilton, the 6th-generation CEO of Hugh Hamilton Wines - one of Australia's oldest wine families. Mary shares the fascinating 185-year journey from her great, great, great grandfather, Richard Hamilton, who established the first vineyard in South Australia in 1837, to the modern,...
Join Valérie Henbest in this episode of Sensing Up as she chats with Sam Allison, Director of Global Sales & Marketing at Sartori Company. Valérie recounts her first encounter with Sartori cheeses at a Fancy Food Show in Washington DC back in 2011, where an initial hesitation turned into a...
Valérie Henbest welcomes Dilhan Fernando, CEO of Sri Lanka’s iconic Dilmah Tea, to reflect on 40 years of family-led innovation and integrity in the global tea industry. From his father's pioneering legacy to adapting for future generations, Dilhan shares the sensory journey of tea, the challenges of climate change and...
From actress to entrepreneur, Tori Dixon-Whittle has built a life defined by creativity, resilience and reinvention. In this episode of Sensing Up, she joins host Valérie Henbest to share her extraordinary journey—from the stage to hospitality, design and now writing. With honesty and energy, Tori reflects on motherhood, building businesses and...
Duncan Welgemoed is not your average chef. A rule-breaker with a passion for bold flavours, he’s worked in Michelin-starred kitchens, reinvented Adelaide’s dining scene and cooked for rockstars. In this episode, Valérie sits down with Duncan to uncover his journey from South Africa to the UK and ultimately, to Africola....
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