Freshly Picked with Simon Toohey

Discover the ultimate in feel- good food with Simon Toohey in Freshly Picked, a brand new series exploring the benefits of sustainable, fresh, flavour packed cooking. Along the way Simon shows us how to build exciting flavour combinations with everyday fruit and veggies and dishes out plenty of tips on how to eat fresh and get it right. Serving everything from international street food sensations to bright summer salads and dals to die for, Simon heroes ingredients in a way only he can.

Discover the ultimate in feel- good food with Simon Toohey in Freshly Picked, a brand new series exploring the benefits of sustainable, fresh, flavour packed cooking. Along the way Simon shows us how to build exciting flavour combinations with everyday fruit and veggies and dishes out plenty of tips on how to eat fresh and get it right. Serving everything from international street food sensations to bright summer salads and dals to die for, Simon heroes ingredients in a way only he can.

Ep 1
21 mins

Freshly Picked returns for a second season, and on the menu today is a quick and tasty weeknight pumpkin curry, and an epic lunchtime rice cake with a crispy finish. Plus, Jerry Mai is in the kitchen serving up the flavours of the Vietnamese countryside, and Simon gets on the tools at Grzaeland in Melbourne for fast food with a twist.

Ep 1

Freshly Picked returns for a second season, and on the menu today is a quick and tasty weeknight pumpkin curry, and an epic lunchtime rice cake with a crispy finish. Plus, Jerry Mai is in the kitchen serving up the flavours of the Vietnamese countryside, and Simon gets on the tools at Grzaeland in Melbourne for fast food with a twist.

Ep 2
21 mins

Kicking off today's episode is a delicious cannelloni without the pasta, followed by a Sri Lankan fried cabbage that's big on flavour. Tobie Puttock brings the crunch with his Japanese style tofu sandwich, and Simo hits the road in search of the best wood fired pizza.

Ep 2

Kicking off today's episode is a delicious cannelloni without the pasta, followed by a Sri Lankan fried cabbage that's big on flavour. Tobie Puttock brings the crunch with his Japanese style tofu sandwich, and Simo hits the road in search of the best wood fired pizza.

Ep 3
22 mins

Get the party started today with Simon's recipe for chunky eggplant burgers, and get around a few sneaky tips to take fritters to the next level. Anushka is in baking the ultimate Armenian afternoon tea, and Simon samples the country's best plant based hot chocolate.

Ep 3

Get the party started today with Simon's recipe for chunky eggplant burgers, and get around a few sneaky tips to take fritters to the next level. Anushka is in baking the ultimate Armenian afternoon tea, and Simon samples the country's best plant based hot chocolate.

Ep 4
22 mins

Simon heads to the Kynd Butcher to grab some vegan mince for super cheesy tortillas, and next up is a healthy and delicious Middle Eastern style brunch. Simon gives his three ways for tasty edamame, and Coskun Uysal is in the kitchen with his recipe for Turkish Simit.

Ep 4

Simon heads to the Kynd Butcher to grab some vegan mince for super cheesy tortillas, and next up is a healthy and delicious Middle Eastern style brunch. Simon gives his three ways for tasty edamame, and Coskun Uysal is in the kitchen with his recipe for Turkish Simit.

Ep 5
22 mins

The veggie maestro Afik Gal is on Freshly Picked today with a way to turn leeks into something spectacular. Simon shows his trick to get the wow factor into a side of broccolini, and then impressed with a gooey, chewy, totally indulgent peanut butterscotch slice.

Ep 5

The veggie maestro Afik Gal is on Freshly Picked today with a way to turn leeks into something spectacular. Simon shows his trick to get the wow factor into a side of broccolini, and then impressed with a gooey, chewy, totally indulgent peanut butterscotch slice.

Ep 6
22 mins

First up on today's episode of Freshly Picked, tomatoes and potato come together in a delicious combo, and an apple recipe that's both quick and easy. Kishwar Chowdhury packs a punch with her pakoras and Simon heads to O.My farm for some cabbage skewers with a tasty country slaw.

Ep 6

First up on today's episode of Freshly Picked, tomatoes and potato come together in a delicious combo, and an apple recipe that's both quick and easy. Kishwar Chowdhury packs a punch with her pakoras and Simon heads to O.My farm for some cabbage skewers with a tasty country slaw.

Ep 7
22 mins

Simon gives up the secrets of his own Mum's cooking with a gorgeous oily pasta that has a little something extra. Things get hot and spicy with some tasty tamales and the secret to making dishes a little more herbalicious. Connor Curran is in the kitchen with a colourful Greek roasted cauliflower dish.

Ep 7

Simon gives up the secrets of his own Mum's cooking with a gorgeous oily pasta that has a little something extra. Things get hot and spicy with some tasty tamales and the secret to making dishes a little more herbalicious. Connor Curran is in the kitchen with a colourful Greek roasted cauliflower dish.

Ep 8
22 mins

Get started today with a Japanese favourite that's fresh and easy. Simon shows how to get the best out of some old veggies, and Monica Mignone tops off the most decadent chocolate cake.

Ep 8

Get started today with a Japanese favourite that's fresh and easy. Simon shows how to get the best out of some old veggies, and Monica Mignone tops off the most decadent chocolate cake.

Ep 9
21 mins

Simon finds deliciousness at the end of the rainow with Rainbow Chard Wraps on the Peninsula Fresh Organics Farm, then heads back to the kitchen to whip up a dip that tastes great with raw veggies. Nornie Bero drops in with some Islander inspiration, and Simon gets into a pickle with some chickpea croquettes.

Ep 9

Simon finds deliciousness at the end of the rainow with Rainbow Chard Wraps on the Peninsula Fresh Organics Farm, then heads back to the kitchen to whip up a dip that tastes great with raw veggies. Nornie Bero drops in with some Islander inspiration, and Simon gets into a pickle with some chickpea croquettes.

Ep 10
21 mins

First up, Simon gets pumpkin popping with flavour and then whips up a simple and delicious family favourite. Tom Sarafian brings smiles to the kitchen with his hummus and mushroom dish, and Simon heads to the Vegan Dairy for a little help on making a creamy truffle pasta.

Ep 10

First up, Simon gets pumpkin popping with flavour and then whips up a simple and delicious family favourite. Tom Sarafian brings smiles to the kitchen with his hummus and mushroom dish, and Simon heads to the Vegan Dairy for a little help on making a creamy truffle pasta.

Ep 11
22 mins

Something special with asparagus is on today's episode of Freshly Picked, and Simon gives burgers a great wrap. Nadia Fragnito returns to the kitchen with a light-as-air Olive Oil Lemon Cake, and Simon takes street food to a whole new level with his BBQ Corn Ribs.

Ep 11

Something special with asparagus is on today's episode of Freshly Picked, and Simon gives burgers a great wrap. Nadia Fragnito returns to the kitchen with a light-as-air Olive Oil Lemon Cake, and Simon takes street food to a whole new level with his BBQ Corn Ribs.

Ep 12
21 mins

Simon turns up the heat today with some easy mushroom kebabs, gets on a roll making some sushi and the kofta king Coskun Uysal is in the kitchen.

Ep 12

Simon turns up the heat today with some easy mushroom kebabs, gets on a roll making some sushi and the kofta king Coskun Uysal is in the kitchen.

Ep 13
21 mins

Discover native plant foods and how they can pack a punch on today's episode of Freshly Picked. Simon brings cauliflower and tomato together seamlessly, and Kishwar Chowdhury brings little morsels of joy to the kitchen.

Ep 13

Discover native plant foods and how they can pack a punch on today's episode of Freshly Picked. Simon brings cauliflower and tomato together seamlessly, and Kishwar Chowdhury brings little morsels of joy to the kitchen.

Ep 14
21 mins

On today's episode of Freshly Picked, Simon knows how to wow with that can of beans at the back of the pantry, and makes a Kombucha Berry Trifle that will impress every time. Michael Craig is in the kitchen with a killer recipe for Tandoori Pizza, and Simon layers potato for the most perfect gratin.

Ep 14

On today's episode of Freshly Picked, Simon knows how to wow with that can of beans at the back of the pantry, and makes a Kombucha Berry Trifle that will impress every time. Michael Craig is in the kitchen with a killer recipe for Tandoori Pizza, and Simon layers potato for the most perfect gratin.

Ep 15
22 mins

A quick and easy tofu dish is on the menu for any day of the week, and Simon delivers a dessert that's as simple as it is sensational. Connor Curran is back on the show for a vegan Moussaka, and Simon heads to the river for the perfect toastie.

Ep 15

A quick and easy tofu dish is on the menu for any day of the week, and Simon delivers a dessert that's as simple as it is sensational. Connor Curran is back on the show for a vegan Moussaka, and Simon heads to the river for the perfect toastie.

Ep 16
22 mins

The amazing Nornie Bero is back in the kitchen with her famous damper with warrigal greens. Simon shows a weekend wonder wrap and takes tofu to the next level in a winter warmer, then heads out to the Vegout Community Garden be-cos it's delicious.

Ep 16

The amazing Nornie Bero is back in the kitchen with her famous damper with warrigal greens. Simon shows a weekend wonder wrap and takes tofu to the next level in a winter warmer, then heads out to the Vegout Community Garden be-cos it's delicious.

Ep 17
22 mins

Kicking things off today is pure donut indulgence, and next it's pizza pocket perfection with a mushroom filling. Blayne Bertoncello is in adding a bit of sizzle to the humble radish, and Simon heads to Sarafian Hummus headquarters.

Ep 17

Kicking things off today is pure donut indulgence, and next it's pizza pocket perfection with a mushroom filling. Blayne Bertoncello is in adding a bit of sizzle to the humble radish, and Simon heads to Sarafian Hummus headquarters.

Ep 18
21 mins

Take your beans somewhere special on today's episode of Freshly Picked, then Simon has a twist on an old favourite that is sure to be a winner at family dinner. Plenty of good times in store with Anushka, who shows her recipe for something delicious from her homeland, then Simon makes a spiced potato salad that hits the perfect spot.

Ep 18

Take your beans somewhere special on today's episode of Freshly Picked, then Simon has a twist on an old favourite that is sure to be a winner at family dinner. Plenty of good times in store with Anushka, who shows her recipe for something delicious from her homeland, then Simon makes a spiced potato salad that hits the perfect spot.

Ep 19
22 mins

A classic roast done pumpkin-style, and Monica returns to take us down a rocky road. A spicy specialty is on the table, and then Simon loads up a fruit toast in the best way.

Ep 19

A classic roast done pumpkin-style, and Monica returns to take us down a rocky road. A spicy specialty is on the table, and then Simon loads up a fruit toast in the best way.

Ep 20
22 mins

First up in the kitchen, Nadia Fragnito dips her veggies in a pot of deliciousness, then Simon tosses in a little spice for a big healthy dinner. Find out the ways to use bush foods to boost a healthy breakfast, then Simon makes a Vegnog so good you'll want Christmas all year round.

Ep 20

First up in the kitchen, Nadia Fragnito dips her veggies in a pot of deliciousness, then Simon tosses in a little spice for a big healthy dinner. Find out the ways to use bush foods to boost a healthy breakfast, then Simon makes a Vegnog so good you'll want Christmas all year round.

Ep 21
21 mins

On today's episode, Simon heads to tropical Queensland, tasting unique fruit and turning it into an easy breakfast. We zero in on Blayne Bertoncello's Zero Waste Roast Pumpkin, then get in with all the colours of Simon's rainbow slaw.

Ep 21

On today's episode, Simon heads to tropical Queensland, tasting unique fruit and turning it into an easy breakfast. We zero in on Blayne Bertoncello's Zero Waste Roast Pumpkin, then get in with all the colours of Simon's rainbow slaw.

Ep 22
21 mins

Simon whips up a muhammara that has him dancing in the kitchen, and makes a cacio e pepe that's better than an Italian holiday. Jerry Mai is back with a smoky eggplant dish that packs a punch, and Simon is back in Queensland with the perfect breakfast or brunch.

Ep 22

Simon whips up a muhammara that has him dancing in the kitchen, and makes a cacio e pepe that's better than an Italian holiday. Jerry Mai is back with a smoky eggplant dish that packs a punch, and Simon is back in Queensland with the perfect breakfast or brunch.

Ep 23
22 mins

Today, Simon spills the beans on how to make ful, and makes an easy sweet potato gnocchi perfect for the whole family. Afik Gal is back making his delicate Strawberry Perfume, and Simon makes a tropical salad from the bounty of the Queensland rainforest.

Ep 23

Today, Simon spills the beans on how to make ful, and makes an easy sweet potato gnocchi perfect for the whole family. Afik Gal is back making his delicate Strawberry Perfume, and Simon makes a tropical salad from the bounty of the Queensland rainforest.

Ep 24
21 mins

Today on the show, Simon makes a simple soup with some roasty bitd and crunchy bits, and a berry pull apart that you'll want to be a part of. Puffed rice and plenty of laughs when Kishwar Chowdhury is in the kitchen, and the flavour of tropical North Queensland can be found in a special salad.

Ep 24

Today on the show, Simon makes a simple soup with some roasty bitd and crunchy bits, and a berry pull apart that you'll want to be a part of. Puffed rice and plenty of laughs when Kishwar Chowdhury is in the kitchen, and the flavour of tropical North Queensland can be found in a special salad.

Additional Information

Premiered2022
Genresfood, info-ed
Seasons1
Parental guidance advised for young children