Matthew Evans
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Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes2010
Gourmet Farmer
Season 1
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Episodes
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Episode 12010-01-07
Goats Milk Ice Cream
The transformation from big city living begins as Matthew, a novice yet determined farmer, settles into his rural haven. His visit to local Swiss goat cheese producers inspires him to make goat's milk ice cream for the upcoming Taste of Tasmania. It's a sell-out success and he's encouraged to start his own line of artisan foods.
Episode 22010-01-14
Pigs Prosciutto and Offal
Pork is on the menu as Matthew makes prosciutto and learns what to do with offal, and buys his own little piglets.
Episode 32010-01-21
Passata and Fishing
Swapping land for sea, Matthew and his mates embark on a fishing adventure and return in time to harvest late-ripening tomatoes.
Episode 42010-01-28
Apples and Cider
Matthew sets up his partnership as an artisan producer at Salamanca Markets and learns some valuable lessons: long hours, hard physical work and low profit margins.
Episode 52010-02-04
Chicken Dispatching and Abalone Diving
Matthew's crash course in agrarian ways finds him settling into the routine of life on the farm, but that also brings new and confronting challenges.
Episode 62010-02-11
Cheese and Dairy
Matthew's farm is not yet a land of milk and honey, but in this episode he does his best for the milk component.
Episode 72010-02-18
Highland Deer
It’s winter and time to head off the farm for another culinary adventure, deep in the central highlands of Tasmania.
Episode 82010-02-25
Illegal Dinner
Hosting a Bastille Day lunch to showcase a range of delicacies to loyal stall patrons seems like a good idea - but it's illegal.
Episode 92010-03-04
Sourdough Bread and Cakes
Baking is always a good option in winter so Matthew focuses on bread, cakes and biscuits. Matthew now grows and makes most of what he needs. except for bread.
Episode 102010-03-11
Paddock Final Lunch
Matthew is nearing the end of his first year on the farm and it’s time to reflect on lessons learned and to celebrate his accomplishments with old mates and new friends.