Best Peter Kuruvita Podcasts (2024)

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DR RAVI FERNANDO - 'The future is led by 21st century leaders' - What does that mean? 1:13:02

6M ago1:13:02

1:13:02

Dr Ravi Fernando dives into shaping the future with you - a 21st century leader focused on three elements to success. 1. People 2. Planet & Profit. Creating an economic or business model that has a sustainable profit model which does not compromise our planet and her people. It is a well timed discussion as COP28 concluded just a month before. A co…

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LAKSHAN DE SILVA - Entrepreneurial mindset & Scaling up 21:23

7M ago21:23

21:23

Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Hyperglade, Venture partner at Hatch works and Co-Founder of several other start ups. Lakshan shared what he believes are the fundamental elements to being an entrepreneur. Building on his journey establishing Hyperglade. If there is one thing I have learned from this discussion, it was about finding the abili…

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PETER KURUVITA - How I took the first step in my career as a chef. 25:23

1y ago25:23

25:23

In conversation with Peter Kuruvita, An Australian/Sri Lankan Celebrity Chef who has been at the forefront of culinary excellence and innovation. Today Peter Shares his triumphs as a Chef and his challenges in starting a career that did not seem so promising. Not only does he guide us through his beginnings as a chef but also what he expects from t…

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CONFIDENCE WITH Q - Purpose Driven Passion To Empower The Next Generation of Women in Sri Lanka 38:30

1y ago38:30

38:30

Q is an up-and-coming RNB/Jazz Singer/songwriter sharing her passion to empower the next generation of young women to have the confidence to chase their dreams. This a powerful message for women stepping into the music industry in Sri Lanka and simply building the confidence to take on the world. Q is a vibrant, bubbly character who emanates confid…

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SHAWN SENARATH - Building a Sustainable Regenerative Seaweed Farming Empire for Sri Lanka 35:37

1y ago35:37

35:37

Kicking off the podcast with Shawn Senarath. A regenerative seaweed Farmer who has embarked on his journey along with two friends. To reimagine Aquaculture potential in our island nation Sri Lanka. Through the brand Ceylon Aqua and Agri In the podcast, we cover: 1 His Origin story from being the 3rd generation of a family business to starting an en…

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I Know This Place - Bali with Bill Bensley 36:58

4+ y ago36:58

36:58

He’s designed some of Asia’s most luxurious resorts, but what Bill Bensley loves best about Bali is the rich spirituality that infuses daily life. Well, that and fossicking in the junk shops.

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I Know This Place - Ancient Egypt with Dr Kara Cooney 42:02

4+ y ago42:02

42:02

The great pyramids at Giza are simply awe-inspiring - and they’re just the start. The ancient Egyptians left behind a dazzling collection of temples and tombs; in this episode, Egyptologist Kara Cooney takes us to some don’t-miss destinations, and tells us more about the civilisation that built these incredible monuments.…

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I Know This Place - New Orleans with Liz Williams 27:27

4+ y ago27:27

27:27

When you go to New Orleans, bring your appetite with you. From gumbo to jambalaya to red beans and rice, New Orleans cuisine is intricately bound up with its history, as food historian Liz Williams explains in this mouthwatering episode.

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I Know This Place - Sri Lanka with Peter Kuruvita 29:58

5y ago29:58

29:58

He’s a chef, restaurateur and TV presenter – but what Peter Kuruvita is most passionate about is Sri Lanka. In this episode, he talks about his earliest memories of the country, about what sets Sri Lankan food apart from every other cuisine, and about his favourite places to visit, from ancient rock citadels to verdant national parks.…

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I Know This Place - Rome with Cristina Bowerman 29:19

5y ago29:19

29:19

After 14 years of living in Rome, Michelin-starred chef Cristina Bowerman says that she knows every cobblestone of her favourite haunts. Here she leads us on a virtual walk through her favourite neighbourhoods, taking in not just some of the city’s most memorable sights but also some of its best bites – and explains what the one must-try Roman dish…

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I Know This Place - Russia with Alla Wolf-Tasker 32:42

5y ago32:42

32:42

The world’s largest country is not top of most people’s must-visit lists; in this episode, Australian chef Alla Wolf-Tasker, the child of Russian émigrés, tells us why it should be. She talks about the Russia of her past – from childhood feasts to grim Soviet-era canteens - as well as the highlights of today, and why the midnight train from Moscow …

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How do you care for you oil, make delicious snacks and a new book!!! 15:52

5y ago15:52

15:52

I talk with Jane De Graf ;What the F@$#k is for dinner, my new book and how to make pokora

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Seafood, fresh or frozen, some facts about buying, handling and storing seafood. 18:17

5y ago18:17

18:17

I talk about frozen seafood, it is all not bad, what to look for in both fresh and frozen seafood. Oysters, where what and how to use, choose and select them. Prawns fresh or frozen some quick facts to assist you to choose the best prawn for you.

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WTFFD Peter Kuruvita? 15:53

5+ y ago15:53

15:53

Legendary chef and TV presenter Peter Kuruvita joins Jane de Graaff to talk about the joy of food and memories and to share a luscious recipe for the ultimate fried vegetable fritters, pakora. Easy, delicious and perfect for any time of day, they’re a snack, main meal or the perfect bring-a-plate. And the chef’s travel stories are enough to make yo…

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WTFFD Anna Polyviou?? 17:10

5+ y ago17:10

17:10

Warm flaky, tasty, pastry pies are an easy and delicious meal to bake up through the week, so Jane de Graaff has journeyed into the kitchens of Sydney's Shangri-La Hotel to talk to the punk princess of pastry, Anna Polyviou. Spinach Pie, also known as Spanakopita is always a family favourite and Anna shares her tips and tricks to ensure yours will …

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WTFFD Shannon Martinez? 19:27

5+ y ago19:27

19:27

Cheesy, warm, comforting lasagne is one of those dishes that everyone loves. So, exactly how do you make it the perfect meat-free-Monday dish, without upsetting its perfect balance? Vegan pin-up and chef, Shannon Martinez of Smith & Daughters, joins Food Editor Jane de Graaff to share the lushest vegan lasagne recipe you can imagine… and to explain…

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WTFFD Nelly Robinson? 14:03

5+ y ago14:03

14:03

Sticky date pudding is one of those desserts that is filled with nostalgic memories, and in this episode, chef Nelly Robinson pf Sydney’s Nel. shares his own granny’s decadent recipe with Jane de Graaff. It’s the perfect, easy dessert to practice for the season of celebration, and with Nelly’s tips, it’ll be so easy to make that you’ll never wonder…

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WTFFD Curtis Stone Xmas Edition 15:35

5+ y ago15:35

15:35

Chef and restaurateur Curtis Stone drops in to officially kick off the Christmas season, sharing his ice cream gingerbread cake recipe with Jane to make ahead of all the festivities. The internationally acclaimed surfing chef also spills all his tricks and tips for how to make the big day go smoothly in the kitchen, including things that you can do…

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WTFFD Matt Moran? Spring Edition 15:58

5+ y ago15:58

15:58

Matt Moran is joining Jane de Graaff to give the best tips for cooking ultimate spring lamb. He's not just an acclaimed restaurateur, iconic chef and judge of Channel Nine's Family Food Fight, he's also a lamb farmer and he's got the secrets that will change your roast from epic, to epically easy, with the cheekiest secret to keeping it moist. It's…

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WTFFD Stephanie Alexander? 14:59

5+ y ago14:59

14:59

It’s meatball time and acclaimed cookbook author, restaurateur and founder of the Kitchen Garden Foundation, Stephanie Alexander, is sitting down with Jane de Graaff to give us all the secrets to the best meatball recipe. These are the balls that work for every meal, all it takes is a great base recipe and the rest is a choose-your-own-adventure of…

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WTFFD Tom Parker Bowles? 15:07

5+ y ago15:07

15:07

Internationally acclaimed food writer and judge of Family Food Fight Tom Parker-Bowles joins Jane de Graaff to discuss the easiest chilli prawn linguini for your dinner tonight. He’s got the best pasta tips, and he’s a chilli aficionado, so he’s here to explain what we’ve been doing wrong with hot peppers. To learn how to de-vein prawns watch this …

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WTFFD Sarah Wilson? 15:08

5+ y ago15:08

15:08

I Quit Sugar’s Sarah Wilson joins Jane de Graaff to talk about the easiest and most satisfying burrito you are ever likely to make. It’ll save you time and money, and will sort you out for any meal (not just dinner). Even better, you’ll have all the ingredients in your fridge to make this dish tonight, and you’ll come away with Sarah’s cheeky trick…

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WTFFD Shayne MacCallum? 16:49

5+ y ago16:49

16:49

This is it, all the secrets you’ll ever need to make the best burger of your life. This episode Jane de Graaff catches up with 8bit. burger genius, chef Shayne McCallum, to find out what makes his burgers a cult hit and how to get a bite of that at home. Your home burgers will become the stuff of legends. From perfect patties to the ultimate sauce …

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WTFFD Hetty McKinnon? 16:15

6y ago16:15

16:15

Macaroni cheese is a dish that perfectly embodies comfort food for so many of us. Today, its reputation as a guilty pleasure is about to be challenged when Jane de Graaff sits down with cookbook author and food community builder, Hetty McKinnon, to get the ultimate secrets to healthier, easier and just one-pot mac’n’cheese. Get ready to have your m…

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WTFFD Clayton Wells? 16:13

6y ago16:13

16:13

Picnic season is officially here, so this episode looks at the perfect picnic sandwich… the muffaletta by chef Clayton Wells at Sydney’s A1 Canteen – starring on Instagram accounts everywhere. This is a sandwich on steroids, and it will change how you feel about a meal between bread, forever. You’ll swoon over the layers of cheese, cold meats, oliv…

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WTFFD Jacqui Challinor? 16:34

6y ago16:34

16:34

It’s prawn on the barbecue time. The weather is warming and we’re heading for the days of sunshine and seafood, so Jane de Graaff sits down with chef of Sydney’s acclaimed Nomad restaurant, Jacqui Challinor, to get the secrets to the perfect prawn dish. The chef has all the ultimate tips for choosing, storing, prepping and cooking your prawns, and …

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WTFFD Mel Leong? 15:42

6y ago15:42

15:42

This episode is all about ultimate pantry dinners, the kind you can pull together on a whim.Jane de Graaff sits down with TV host and food writer Melissa Leong (aka Fooderati) to find the ultimate pantry hack to make your next last minute meal one to remember - and it will have you swapping out the chicken salt for a different miracle pantry staple…

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WTFFD Kirsten Tibballs? 14:13

6y ago14:13

14:13

Chocolate drives us wild, and today we’ve got an ultimate chocolate kitchen hack. New Ruby pink chocolate is set to change the look of desserts everywhere, so Jane de Graaff sits down with chocolatier Kirsten Tibballs, to find out how to use it and why it’ll give you the best bang for buck with no extra effort in your next dessert. You’ll look like…

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WTFFD Alice ZASLAVSKY? 13:12

6y ago13:12

13:12

Jane de Graaff and Alice Zaslavsky (aka Alice in Frames) share the ultimate secret that’ll have kids everywhere eating all their vegetables and begging for more. It’s a dinnertime battle that rages every night, so the creative genius behind Phenomenom! talks what we’re doing wrong, how wecan fix it, and what delicious vegetable frittata can actuall…

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WTFFD Luke Hines? 15:08

6y ago15:08

15:08

Jane de Graaff unlocks the secret to guilt-free chicken nuggets with personal trainer and nutritional therapist Luke Hines, because you can have your nuggets and eat them too, with all the flavour that you love. They also talk Smart Carbs (Luke’s new cookbook) and all the ways you can improve what’s on your dinner plate. Guaranteed you’ll be frying…

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WTFFD Bill Granger? 14:36

6y ago14:36

14:36

As Millennials everywhere opt to eat smashed avocado rather than ‘save for a house’ (cough cough), Jane de Graaff checks in with the god-father of smashed avo in Sydney, Bill Granger. Celebrating 25 years of an iconic dish, Bill spills the secrets to make this poached-egg topped favourite a meal that transcends breakfast and becomes an ultimate fee…

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WTFFD Leah Itsines? 13:18

6y ago13:18

13:18

Jane de Graaff has a hankering for pumpkin soup and everyone seems to have their own way of making this winter favourite. So, Jane has tracked down cookbook author and Instagram home cooking sensation, Leah Itsines, to learn about her version of this family staple, with a cheeky, sweet twist. Even better, there’s a sneaky chicken nugget recipe into…

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WTFFD Joe Beddia? 17:31

6y ago17:31

17:31

Joe Beddia of Philadelphia's Pizzeria Beddia is in Sydney and if you're a pizza lover this is big news. Joe is known for making America's best pizza, and has shared all of his secrets with Jane de Graaff. She has extracted all the information needed to make the perfect crispy base and how to treat your pizza to ensure it's a tasty delight. Oh and i…

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WTFFD Ross Lusted? 17:37

6y ago17:37

17:37

As winter has settled in, Food Editor Jane de Graaff has cozied up with The Bridge Room's Chef Ross Lusted to find a way to fall in love with winter vegetables. The chef’s unique approach to veggies is so inspiring you’ll be making them the star of your dinner tonight, and he’s even got some tips to convince the kids to eat them. For full details o…

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WTFFD Maggie Beer? 18:07

6y ago18:07

18:07

As we hit flu season, one of Australia's cooking legends Maggie Beer has helped Jane de Graaff in creating the ultimate chicken soup. This therapeutic and delicious dish is easy to make, and can be easily altered to suit the season. Maggie shares some details that will ensure your soup is the tastiest it's ever been. For full details on the origina…

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WTFFD Lola Berry? 15:37

6y ago15:37

15:37

Everyone loves a good home made spaghetti bolognese, even vegetarians are trying to get in on the action. Food editor Jane de Graaff has taken this classic dish to nutritionist, author and yoga teacher, Lola Berry to discuss how she might make this meal healthier, without having to inconvenience the kids. It's not the same old hide the carrots in t…

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WTFFD Lennox Hastie? 17:33

6y ago17:33

17:33

In the cold winter months it's nice to sit by a fire, but Jane de Graaff has gone one step further and found an expert to teach us how to cook over one. Firedoor's Chef, Lennox Hastie brings his expertise to the podcast and explains the intricacies of cooking like the people of ancient times, which wood to use and how to make the best tasting lemon…

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WTFFD Sam Wood? 12:45

6y ago12:45

12:45

Jane de Graaff is on a health kick so she has tracked down Sam Wood to get his tricks on how to cook a curry that can be served up guilt free. Sam's healthy butter chicken sounds like a dream come true as it holds flavour without packing too many calories. For full details on the recipe head to: https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2018/06/18/14/15/sam-wood…

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WTFFD Ben Sears? 14:50

6y ago14:50

14:50

It seems the Japanese style katsu sando has made its way across the seas to settle on Australian menus. This sandwich has definitely made a big impression, so Jane de Graaff has sought help from Chef Ben Seers, to cook it at home. Ben and his wife Eun Hee Ann are the brains behind Paper Bird, which features the katsu sando on their brunch menu. Aft…

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WTFFD Jess Sepel? 14:10

6y ago14:10

14:10

Have you ever tried cauliflower rice? It may sound strange, but it is actually very tasty....and super healthy. This week Jane de Graaff talks with nutritionist Jessica Sepel, to find the ultimate cauliflower rice recipe. For full details on the recipe head to: https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/20/11/08/cauliflower-fried-rice See omnystudio.com/l…

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WTFFD Ben O'Donoghue? 16:47

6y ago16:47

16:47

One of the most googled recipes of last year was the classic winter warmer, Beef Stroganoff. Jane de Graaff takes a recipe for this classic dish to chef, author and "Eat Well for Less" television presenter Ben O’Donoghue, to see how he can make it easier cheaper and tastier. For full details on the recipe head to: https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2017/0…

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WTFFD Lyndi Cohen? 16:42

6y ago16:42

16:42

Food editor Jane de Graaf has a hankering for some mushrooms so she sought out Lyndi Cohen, the nude nutritionist, to discuss a very tasty sounding recipe for a mushroom, lamb and feta gozleme. Lyndi has some interesting tips to share with regards to mushrooms and eating healthily. For full details on the recipe head to: https://kitchen.nine.com.au…

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WTFFD Somer Sivrioglu? 14:40

6y ago14:40

14:40

The nights are getting cooler and that means it's time to cook up some good hearty meals like moussaka. To get the expert info on how to make this meal super tasty Jane de Graaff talks to Turkish Australian Chef, Somer Sivrioglu. For full details on the recipe head to: https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/08/26/12/31/somer-sivrioglus-eggplant-musakka S…

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WTFFD Analiese Gregory? 12:09

6y ago12:09

12:09

Over summer Food Editor Jane de Graaff caught up with one of Australia's finest young chefs, Analiese Gregory (who we stole from New Zealand) while she was visiting from Tasmania. Zucchini fritters are up for discussion and what this chef cooks up will have you reaching for the squash tonight. For the full recipe head to: https://kitchen.nine.com.a…

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WTFFD Patrick Warmoll? 14:59

6y ago14:59

14:59

There is nothing like a good steak sandwich, and this week Jane de Graaff delivers just that. Jane speaks with Patrick Warmoll, the general manager of Jack's Creek who have been awarded for producing the world's best steak for two years in a row. Patrick tells us how to pick the right steak for your sambo, and how to cook it to perfection. For full…

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WTFFD Charlie de Haas? 15:25

6y ago15:25

15:25

Have you ever heard of healthy chocolate? It sounds like a myth, however Jane de Graaff has tracked down Charlie de Haas at the Clean Treats Factory to discuss how to turn Chocolate Pancakes into a healthy breakfast. For more details on the original recipe head to: https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2017/08/11/11/49/chocolate-pancake-stack See omnystudio.…

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WTFFD Luke Mangan? 15:23

6y ago15:23

15:23

As we head towards winter, it's time to get roasting. Jane de Graaff has met with leading Australian chef and restaurateur, Luke Mangan, to get his tips on how to cook the perfect pork crackling. This Pork Roast will have your mouth watering after Chef Mangan shares his kitchen secrets. For full details on the recipe head to: https://kitchen.nine.c…

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WTFFD Nadine Ingram? 13:14

6+ y ago13:14

13:14

Easter is approaching, so Jane de Graaff has snuck into the Flour and Stone bakery in Sydney's Woolloomooloo to speak with Master Baker, Nadine Ingram about hot cross buns. If you've never baked them before, this is your chance to get them right the first time around, as Nadine's hot cross buns sound very tasty. For full details on the recipe, head…

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WTFFD Sean Connolly? 15:34

6+ y ago15:34

15:34

This week on the menu we have Singapore Chilli Crab, so food editor Jane de Graaff has had a chat with Sean Connolly, the executive chef at The Morrison Bar and Oyster Room. Sean's tips and charm will have you whipping up mud crab dishes at home with ease. For full details on the recipe head to: https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/16/17/58/petes-ch…

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WTFFD Neil Perry? Part2 13:24

6+ y ago13:24

13:24

This special episode of WTFFD contains part two of a very interesting chat that took place between Jane de Graaff and iconic Australian chef and restaurateur, Neil Perry. By the end of the podcast you will have mince on the mind as both Jane and Neil discuss various mince dishes, as well as how to cook it and where to source it. For full details on…

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