"Why are we so disconnected from food now and why don't we care?"

This is the question Thanh Truong, a self-described 'Fruit Nerd', is attempting to answer through his passion for cooking. He is exceptionally passionate about fruits and vegetables, and the benefits these contribute to a healthy diet. After all, good food starts with good produce. Thanh is eager to educate Australians on where their food comes from and the behind-the-scenes knowledge of the subtle differences on every piece of produce. Thanh and his friend, Duncan, were Runners-up on the  Channel 7 cooking game show Plate of Origin. Representing Vietnam, he successfully brought Vietnamese cuisine to the spotlight and shined the light on the dishes he grew up with. Moving on from Plate of Origin, he is now pursuing a Masters in Food Systems & Gastronomy to further educate himself on the incredible benefits and possibilities of blending fruits and vegetables. He sat down for a chat with DAWNCast founder, Dai Le, to discuss Plate of Origin, the hidden truth of fruit and vegetables, and his plans for the future. 

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

00:50 Bringing Vietnamese dishes to the spotlight

05:21 Plate of Origin

07:17 Journey to becoming the 'Fruit Nerd'

13:12 Why fruit and vegetables?

17:45 Working for the family business

22:13 Educating the Australian consumer

27:31 Controversy over Vietnamese flag

34:35 Sorrows of War

36:40 Setting the foundations of food for the next generation

37:10 Mentors on Thanh's journey

39:15 Pushing through dark moments and redefining himself

42:46 Representing Vietnam on Plate of Origin

44:38 Where to now?

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