Is Turia Pitt Australia's superwoman? The athlete, author, humanitarian and mother of two is constantly on the run, but she still treasures mealtimes with loved ones. From the restorative power of chicken soup to the simple pleasure of eating fresh fish and savouring the flavours of her mother's Tahitian heritage, she shares some of her favourite food memories with Matt Hayden. She also lets him in on the unusual courtship technique her partner Michael used to woo her. Hint: it involved a crustacean.

Is Turia Pitt Australia's superwoman? The athlete, author, humanitarian and mother of two is constantly on the run, but she still treasures mealtimes with loved ones. From the restorative power of chicken soup to the simple pleasure of eating fresh fish and savouring the flavours of her mother's Tahitian heritage, she shares some of her favourite food memories with Matt Hayden. She also lets him in on the unusual courtship technique her partner Michael used to woo her. Hint: it involved a crustacean.

Ray Martin has eaten exotic meals in the best restaurants around the world, but his favourite meal was the lamb chops and veg he ate at Sir Donald Bradman's house. Closely followed by a vegemite sandwich he ate on Air Force One. He did not rate the sheep's eyeballs in Mecca though.

Ray Martin has eaten exotic meals in the best restaurants around the world, but his favourite meal was the lamb chops and veg he ate at Sir Donald Bradman's house. Closely followed by a vegemite sandwich he ate on Air Force One. He did not rate the sheep's eyeballs in Mecca though.

Maggie Beer is Australia's best-loved champion of quality seasonal produce, so Matt Hayden is surprised to hear she loves offal. The legendary restaurateur, author and TV presenter loves talking about food, and has an interesting tale to tell about building her business empire. From farming pheasants to eating whiting and sea urchin fresh from the ocean, or picking fresh figs, her stories charm Haydos completely.

Maggie Beer is Australia's best-loved champion of quality seasonal produce, so Matt Hayden is surprised to hear she loves offal. The legendary restaurateur, author and TV presenter loves talking about food, and has an interesting tale to tell about building her business empire. From farming pheasants to eating whiting and sea urchin fresh from the ocean, or picking fresh figs, her stories charm Haydos completely.

Writer, comedian, activist and ARIA-award winning rapper Adam Briggs takes Matthew Hayden on a culinary history tour. From scoffing Aunty Norma's epic ginger fluff cakes at the football in country Victoria, to fully disciplined meal prep in lockdown (via lobster bao). This prodigiously talented Aussie waxes lyrical to Haydos about his love of flavoured shapes and a terrifyingly dangerous "vertical grilling" method — please don't try it at home.

Writer, comedian, activist and ARIA-award winning rapper Adam Briggs takes Matthew Hayden on a culinary history tour. From scoffing Aunty Norma's epic ginger fluff cakes at the football in country Victoria, to fully disciplined meal prep in lockdown (via lobster bao). This prodigiously talented Aussie waxes lyrical to Haydos about his love of flavoured shapes and a terrifyingly dangerous "vertical grilling" method — please don't try it at home.

Wil Anderson turns up to talk about food, but it's an apology Matthew Hayden is after. The comedian, Wilosophy podcaster and host of ABC TV’s Gruen says sorry for sledging Haydos 20 years ago. He also tells Haydos about the perils of trying to coin your own nickname — there's a good reason you're not calling this vegetarian 'Doughnuts' Anderson today.

Wil Anderson turns up to talk about food, but it's an apology Matthew Hayden is after. The comedian, Wilosophy podcaster and host of ABC TV’s Gruen says sorry for sledging Haydos 20 years ago. He also tells Haydos about the perils of trying to coin your own nickname — there's a good reason you're not calling this vegetarian 'Doughnuts' Anderson today.