Episode 12: Food is Not Just Sustenance, It’s Pleasure with Maggie Beer

Julie-Anne Black is here today with Maggie Beer. In 1973, Maggie Beer and husband Colin settled in the Barossa Valley, with the intention of breeding game birds and growing grapes. The establishment of their farm led to the now legendary Pheasant Farm Restaurant. The restaurant became highly acclaimed and was, in 1991, awarded the Remy Martin Cognac – Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year award. With the closure of the restaurant in 1993, Maggie was free to pursue new directions, and in 1996 the Export Kitchen in Tanunda was opened. These days, her career spans farming, food production, as well as television presenting and food writing. Maggie’s appearance on the hit ABC programme The Cook & The Chef cemented her place as one of Australia’s most well known food personalities, and her line of products is arguably the most highly esteemed and much loved range for Australian gourmets. Her appearances on television have been numerous, with the most notable being her involvement with Channel 10‘s Masterchef, setting new ratings records for the episodes she featured in. The Lifestyle Channel have also shone the spotlight on Maggie with a Christmas Special devoted to seasonal menus and celebration. On that theme, Maggie also returned to the ABC in 2012 to share her family Christmas in the Barossa. Find Out More About Maggie Beer Maggie Beer – Website Maggie’s – Foundation Maggie Beer – Facebook Twitter – @maggie_beer Instagram – @maggie_beer Pinterest Want to find out more about Maggie’s amazing story? Interviewed by: Julie-Anne Black Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS