Chef's kitchens

Ed Halmagyi in his home kitchen.

How to get the most out of your oven

Don't despair if you've had some baking fails, burnt roasts and are yet to find the 'hot spot'. 'Fast Ed' shares three easy and practical tips every home cook should know.

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Winemaker Philip Shaw in his kitchen - where the joinery is made from old oak vats.

Kitchen Spy: Philip Shaw, winemaker

Philip Shaw likes to grind his own spices, prepare his own meats and eat clotted cream straight from the pot.

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At the home of Canberra-based barista, Hugh Kelly.

Kitchen spy: Hugh Kelly

What does a champion barista keep in his kitchen? Here's a peek inside Hugh Kelly's pantry.

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Colin Fassnidge in his kitchen at home.

Inside Colin Fassnidge's home kitchen

A peek inside Colin Fassnidge's pantry reveals the Irish-born, Sydney-based chef's taste for spice, and his secret late-night vice.

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