Chef Down Under

Chef Down Under

Author: Matthew Gray - 50TastesOfGray February 6, 2026 Duration: 32:53

​In this engaging conversation, Kimberly Locke shares her journey from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Perth, Australia, exploring her dual citizenship, experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, and her culinary roots. She discusses her passion for cooking, the challenges of introducing Southern cuisine to Australia, and her entrepreneurial venture, Fifth Fork, a kitchenware brand designed to bring joy to cooking. The conversation highlights the importance of family, food culture, and the aspirations of a chef navigating life in a new country. #SouthernCookingAustralia #CulinaryJourney #ExpatChef

Chapters:

00:00 From Chattanooga to Perth: A Journey of Change

02:59 Navigating COVID-19 in Australia

05:53 The Culinary Roots: Family and Food Memories

08:58 The Birth of Fifth Fork: Kitchenware with a Twist

11:46 Balancing Nursing and Culinary Passion

15:09 Cultural Culinary Exchange: Southern Food in Australia

17:53 The Challenges of Cooking Abroad

20:56 Innovating Kitchenware: Addressing Needs in the Kitchen

23:49 Dreams of Spain: Culinary Aspirations

26:53 A Taste of Home: Food Memories and Favorites

 

Kimberly Contact:

https://www.facebook.com/5thFork/

https://www.instagram.com/5thfork/

 

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Aloha from Hawaii! I’m Matthew Gray, a lifelong chef and radio guy, and this is 50 Tastes Of Gray. Think of this podcast as a long, comfortable table where smart conversation is always on the menu. Each episode is built around a generous helping of stories and laughter, served with genuine warmth, a sharp wit, and just a dash of mischief. I sit down with fascinating people from all corners of the creative world-chefs, artists, musicians, thinkers, and anyone with a compelling story about how they live. Naturally, we talk about flavor and food, but the discussion always expands to explore what truly feeds the soul: curiosity, creativity, and the messy, beautiful connections that define our relationships and culture. You'll hear unexpected insights that blend the arts, comedy, and observations on society, all flowing from relaxed, in-depth chats. This isn't a lecture or an interview checklist; it's the kind of talk that happens when interesting people are given the space to dig into what matters, finding the humor and humanity in everything from a perfect meal to a life-changing idea. Tune in for a podcast that feels like a great dinner party-nourishing, unpredictable, and deeply human.
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