Analiese Gregory

Michelin star-trained chef Analiese Gregory swaps her restaurant career for a cottage in Tasmania, where she reconnects with nature and sources fresh produce.

A Girl&apos;s Guide to Hunting, Fishing and Wild Cooking

Aspirational rather than inspirational

I am a sucker for the genre, Australian River Cottage, Gourmet Farmer and The Beach are each shows I&apos;ve watched over and over as they pop up on SBS. Despite being a bit wary of grown women who wear overalls (and aren&apos;t a diesel mechanic) I finally watched this recently.

Tasmania comes across as beautiful as ever, the food is perhaps a bit unobtainable at times, but certainly looks delicious. Annaliese seems comfy with her neighbours and cheffy guests, but as lovely and quaint as it all feels, it&apos;s also a bit too shallow to satisfy totally. Like a series of Instagram stories on a slightly bigger screen.

In the first five minutes we&apos;re told how she is burnt out from the fancy chef lifestyle and keen for the simpler life, but never really goes there again? Sure, we&apos;re told of the simple pleasures her new life affords from time to time, but it all comes off a bit contrived. If she could have shared a bit more here I think the show would have worked in a very strong and unique way for the genre. Especially as she held back most of her recipes or tips on charcuterie, cheese making etc.

Her style did work though, I grew to get used to the overalls and found her a bit adorable by the end. I&apos;m sure I&apos;ll try the next series when the itsy bitsy restaurant gets under way.

I am a sucker for the genre, Australian River Cottage, Gourmet Farmer and The Beach are each shows I've watched over and over as they pop up on SBS. Despite being a bit wary of grown women who wear overalls (and aren't a diesel mechanic) I finally watched this recently.

Tasmania comes across as beautiful as ever, the food is perhaps a bit unobtainable at times, but certainly looks delicious. Annaliese seems comfy with her neighbours and cheffy guests, but as lovely and quaint as it all feels, it's also a bit too shallow to satisfy totally. Like a series of Instagram stories on a slightly bigger screen.

In the first five minutes we're told how she is burnt out from the fancy chef lifestyle and keen for the simpler life, but never really goes there again? Sure, we're told of the simple pleasures her new life affords from time to time, but it all comes off a bit contrived. If she could have shared a bit more here I think the show would have worked in a very strong and unique way for the genre. Especially as she held back most of her recipes or tips on charcuterie, cheese making etc.

Her style did work though, I grew to get used to the overalls and found her a bit adorable by the end. I'm sure I'll try the next series when the itsy bitsy restaurant gets under way.

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