Meet Jimmy Doherty, he is the Adam Richman of Australia appointed to promote travel through local culinary experiences on a new TV show airing in the UK.
‘Jimmy’s Australia Food Adventure’ launched this week to nearly four million British food lovers and explores ‘the unexpected and traditional’ tastes and foods of South Australia, the Northern Territory and Western Australia.
Jimmy explores the different culinary experiences Australia has on offer.
Unlike Richman – his ‘Man VS Food’ counterpart – Jimmy will not take part in eating challenges, but rather challenge viewers to visit Australia and experience the country’s culinary treats for themselves.
The three episodes series will see Jimmy discover Australia’s wild plants and food, explore new tastes brought in by the first settlers and examine the impact new science is having on Australian cuisine.
@jimmysfarm enjoying the #more4 show on Aus mate, great to see that you met and cooked with the legend Mark Olive @theblackolive
— Danny McCubbin (@dannymccubbin) March 1, 2015
He will also chat to local chefs, brewers, vinters and farmers as well as showcase Australia’s natural landscapes – from the remote Kimberley to tropical wetlands.
Jimmy describes Australian cuisine as a ‘real fusion’ of different cultures.
“It’s almost impossible now to say what a “typical” Australian dish is! But their appetite for innovation and experimentation is a lesson to us all.”
Jimmy Doherty, TV presenter
During the first episode, Jimmy will explore the wild food of Australia in Western Australia and the Northern Territory such as kangaroo sausages and a bush camp cooking in true outback style.
The second episode will see Jimmy taste food pioneered by the British settlers, while the third explores the multicultural fusion of dishes.
“I’m sure this fantastic series will encourage more Brits to choose Australia as their next holiday destination.”
Denise von Wald, Tourism Australia Regional General Manager UK/N Europe
To support the TV show, viewers in the UK are being offer a chance to win a holiday to Australia.
Earlier this year, KarryOn explored the top five most iconic foods in Adelaide every traveller has to try.
Among the dishes is Fruchos – a fruit coated chocolate, which was created in 1948 by a family-owned company.
