Born to Cook: Jack Stein Down Under

Jack Stein is in the Margaret River for the annual pilgrimage to Gourmet Escape. Jack's on a mission to find fresh inspiration and unique inspiration in the foodie Mecca of Australia's South-West. He starts his journey aboard an abalone vessel before heading to Manjimup to train up some truffle dogs in the art of the hunt. He ends the day with a picturesque stroll through a cherry orchard, bonding with the workers.

Jack heads to the inlet in Augusta to meet with weathered fisherman, Mick. After a quick surf with pro surfer Taj Burrow, he heas to Phil and Kay's fig orchard where he learns about the history of figs in Australia and their women-only hire policy.

Jack Stein heads to a winery where he blends his own Pinot Noir and enjoys a home-cooked lamb shank. He visits an elusive finger lime orchard to see the budding citrus caviar in Pemberton and learns the origins of the caper with Lara in Margaret River.

Jack Stein visits Susan and Alan's rare-breed pigs, taking a trip on board Allan's 'experimental' airplane. He visits Kylie and her father Graham who started the first venison farm in Western Australia, and ends with a trip to Limeburners in Margaret River, where Jack makes an 'ode to the English Meadow' gin at Cameron's Giniversity.