Brand Spotlight
We consider Michelle Mascher to be a true food hero, and so should you. For the past four years or so Michelle's amazing business, Ugly Duck Fine Foods, has been rescuing 'ugly' food rejected by supermarkets & other retailers, and turning it into amazing fruit pastes and spreads. We managed to steal Michelle away from her kitchen to pick her brain and see what makes her tick.
We are doing something a little different for this blog post. Normally we send out a list of questions for our producers to answer at their leisure and in their own time. However, Sarah Gan, of Ugly Food & Co. was less interested in this style of interview and instead asked if I could conduct it in person. Considering I am addicted to her crunchy chilli oil, I was happy to acquiesce.
Easily one of Australia's finest artisans, Ian Henderson has poured his heart and soul into the incredible range of vinegars Lirah produce at their state-of-the-art Stanthorpe factory; situated right in the heart of the Granite Belt. Ian very graciously gave up some time to chat with us about his incredible journey into the art of vinegar making.
We stole Josh Bahen, one half of Bahen & Co., away from his workshop to have a quick chat about what inspires he and his partner Jacqui.
Liz Halley from Noosa Sourdough Co made a little time for us between baking up a storm in her kitchen to tell us how a global pandemic became the catalyst for her own business.
We were lucky enough to ask Sarah from Byron Bay Crackers a few questions about her incredible business. We hope you enjoy every crumb