The Curious Cooks
A podcast that gets people thinking about what we eat and why it matters.
Join food professionals Kate Flower and Tracey Cotterell as they spark honest, independent conversations with industry insiders—shining a light on WA’s rich food landscape and the global trends shaping what we eat.
From the kitchen bench, and with their hallmark humour and curiosity, Kate & Tracey talk food and empower listeners to make choices that truly nourish. From what’s on our plates to what’s on our minds, they serve up a range of topics in the search for good food.
The Curious Cooks
A FRAGILE FOOD FUTURE - How WA’s food security measures up!
What does food security really mean for WA — and why should we care where our milk comes from?
This week on The Curious Cooks, Kate and Tracey sit down with Sue Daubney, Managing Director of Bannister Downs Dairy, to unpack the challenges and triumphs of WA’s dairy industry.
From the realities of running a family farm, to the pressures of imports from the Eastern states, Sue shares her candid thoughts on keeping milk local, sustainable and accessible. We also dive into WA’s broader food supply story — and the small choices we make every day that impact our food future.
Find Sue Daubney and BANNISTER DOWNS DAIRY
https://bannisterdowns.com.au
Instagram: @bannisterdownsdairy
CURIOUS COOKS
Stay curious and get involved. We’d love to hear from you - feedback - comments - food stories - the lot! You can find us via all the links below.
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Reach out and join the conversation thecuriouscookspod@gmail.com
Find recipes on our Curious Cooks webpage and explore future conversations and guests.
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MATTERS OF TASTE Food Discovery Tours are all about connection. From city streets to country backroads, they take you behind the scenes across WA to meet the people growing and making your food. Taste incredible produce, share stories, and join a community of food lovers on one-of-a-kind adventures you’ll never forget.
Explore upcoming tours at mattersoftaste.com.au
Host Information
Kate Flower
Food stylist, recipe developer, and storyteller, Kate has spent over 30 years in the food industry—and the past 15 bringing dishes to life for some of Australia’s most loved brands. From the farm gate to the family table, she’s passionate about the journey of every ingredient, and how understanding that journey changes the way we cook, eat, and connect.
Instagram @kateflowerfood Facebook @kateflowerfood
Tracey Cotterell
A professionally trained UK chef turned Perth culinary icon, Tracey has spent decades teaching more than 80,000 home cooks through her Matters of Taste cooking school, and introducing people to fresh food experiences via her Australian and international agrifood tours.
Instagram @mattersoftaste + Facebook @mattersoftaste
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