Sensing Up
Episodes
The Caviar Whisperer: French Farming, Fine Dining & Finding Gold in Sturgeon Eggs
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this sumptuous episode of Sensing Up, Valerie Henbest sits down with Guy de Saint Laurent — a Frenchman whose career has taken him from yeast fac...
Gold Medals, MasterChef and Terroir: Inside the World of Kirsten Tibballs
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valerie Henbest talks with chocolate royalty, Kirsten Tibballs, about her path from teenage apprentice to gold-medal-winning pastry champion and Maste...
So French, So Good: Building Bridges Through Cheese, Wine and Agriculture
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation that sits at the crossroads of diplomacy, agriculture and pure pleasure launches Season 4 of "Sensing Up". Valerie speaks with guest, V...
Welcome To Season 4
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Season 4 trailer of Sensing Up, host Valérie Henbest invites you to listen with all five senses. French and Australian by background, Vale...
S3E7: Heritage Meets Innovation with Mary Hamilton (Hugh Hamilton Wines)
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Valerie Henbest as she chats with Mary Hamilton, the 6th-generation CEO of Hugh Hamilton Wines - one of Australia's oldest wine families. Mary sh...
S3E6: Wisconsin Caves to World-Class Cheeses - Sam Allison from Sartori
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Valerie Henbest in this episode of Sensing Up as she chats with Sam Allison, Director of Global Sales & Marketing at Sartori Company. Valerie rec...
S3E5: 40 Years of Dilmah - A Tea Story from Sri Lanka
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valerie Henbest welcomes Dilhan Fernando, CEO of Sri Lanka's iconic Dilmah Tea, to reflect on 40 years of family-led innovation and integrity in the g...
S3E4: Actress to Entrepreneur: Tori Dixon-Whittle
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From actress to entrepreneur, Tori Dixon-Whittle has built a life defined by creativity, resilience and reinvention. In this episode of Sensing Up, s...
S3E3: The Rebel Chef of Africola with Duncan Welgemoed
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Duncan Welgemoed is not your average chef. A rule-breaker with a passion for bold flavours, he's worked in Michelin-starred kitchens, reinvented Adela...
S3E2: Tasting Australia with Karena Armstrong
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karena Armstrong has spent over a decade celebrating South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula through her food. As co-...
S3E1: The Father of Fusion with Cheong Liew
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Renowned as the Father of Fusion Cuisine, Cheong Liew has shaped contemporary Australian food with his bold flavours and cultural storytelling. In thi...
S2E14: Season 2 Highlights
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Valerie Henbest, renowned cheese expert and owner of the Smelly Cheese Shop - in the famous Adelaide Central Market - for a curated selectio...
S2E13: Foraging and Flavour in Adelaide Hills with Kane Pollard
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Valerie Henbest as she explores the Adelaide Hills with renowned chef Kane Pollard. From foraging unique botanicals to mastering century-old cook...
S2E12: Insights From French Ambassador Pierre-André Imbert
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Step into a world of wine, cheese and culture with Pierre-André Imbert - French Ambassador to Australia. The episode today, toasts the 100th annivers...
S2E11: The Magic of Berthillon Ice Cream with Muriel Delpuech
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Travel back to the origins of Paris's legendary Berthillon ice cream with Muriel Delpuech. Discover the secrets behind the family business that's been...
S2E10: Murray's Cheese and NYC with Elizabeth Chubbuck
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Valerie Henbest in New York City for an inspiring conversation with Elizabeth Chubbuck, Chief Strategy Officer at Murray's Cheese. From her rural...
S2E9: Fromagerie Magic: Parisian Cheese with Virginie Boularouah
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Step into Parisian paradise with Virginie Boularouah, a third-generation cheesemonger. Learn how Virginie's dedication to raw milk, seasonal productio...
S2E8: Tasmanian Roots, Parisian Views: Cooking At The Australian Embassy with Katherine Witbreuk
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Valerie transports us to the Australian Embassy in Paris for a captivating conversation with Katherine Witbreuk. Katherine, a Tasmania-born c...
S2E7: Escape to Kangaroo Island Paradise with Karin Greenslade
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sensing Up, Valerie takes us to the breathtaking Kangaroo Island - a haven for food lovers and home to fascinating history and pris...
S2E6: Sweet Success with Josefin Zernell on Mörk Chocolate
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Valerie travels to Melbourne to meet with Josefin Zernell, the co-founder of Mörk Chocolate. Together, they dive into their journey creating Australi...
S2E5: Brewing Positive Change with Jeremy Hulsdunk
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Valerie Henbest sits down with Jeremy Hulsdunk, one of the key figures behind Five Senses Coffee. Fresh from the Good Food and Wine ...
S2E4: Tasmanian Taste Revolution with Daniel Leesong
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode today, Valerie travels to Tasmania - a food lover's paradise - to chat with Daniel Leesong. Discover how Daniel, originally from Adelai...
S2E3: Aromas Of The Adelaide Hills with Rose Kentish
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Valerie chats with Rose Kentish, a renowned South Australian distiller and winemaker. Discover Rose's journey from her upbringing on a farm...
S2E2: Exploring Cheese Cultures with Gaëtan Chapon
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Valerie interviews Gaëtan Chapon, General Manager at Long Paddock Cheese. Gaetan shares his journey from France to Australia and dives into t...
S2E1: Exploring the Flavours of Life with Maeve O'Meara
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Valerie sits down with award-winning author, journalist and Food Safari host, Maeve O'Meara. They explore Maeve's lifelong passion fo...
S1E12: Season 1 Wrap Up
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for the season one finale of Sensing Up! Valerie reflects on a remarkable journey featuring passionate artisans and their unique crafts - and ...
S1E11: Savouring Tradition with Juan Figueroa
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Sensing Up, where we explore the food world through our senses. Today, at the Salon du Fromage in Paris, we're joined by Juan Figueroa - a ...
S1E10: Cheese Royalty: Inside Affinage with Jean-Charles Arnaud
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're at the heart of all things cheese - the Salon du Fromage in Paris - and joining us is none other than Jean-Charles Arnaud, a true titan of...
S1E9: Cheese Artistry with Laurent Dubois
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Sensing Up! Our guest today, Laurent Dubois - a Meilleur Ouvrier de France since 2000 - is renowned for his exceptional cheese shops, ...
S1E8: Blending Wine History and Innovation with Dan Coward
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Sensing Up, we're joined by the incredible wine professional, Dan Coward from Alkina Wine Estates. Dan has led an exciting wine journey that ...
S1E7: Cheese, Wine and History: Parisian Delights with Thibaud Dupin
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Valerie is joined by Thibaud Dupin from La Fromagerie Du Louvre. Thibaud shares insights into his role and reminisces about his time...
S1E6: The World's Best Cheese: Gruyere with Denis Kaser
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this of Sensing Up, Valerie engages in a conversation with Denis Kaser, the head of international marketing for Le Gruyère AOP. Both currently in ...
S1E5: Adelaide Hills Wine Artisan: Michael Downer (Murdoch Hill Wines)
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Valerie is joined by Michael Downer, an award-winning young winemaker and co-host of her masterclasses. Discover Michael's journey fr...
S1E4: Champagne's Rich History and The Tradition of Louis Roederer with Jean de Castelnau
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the regal world of Champagne with Jean de Castelnau, export manager for the historic Champagne House, Maison Louis Roederer. Founded in 1776, ...
S1E3: Crafting Cheese Tradition with Jules Mons of Maison Mons
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coming to you from the tiny Italian town of Bra - in Piemonte - we dive back into the timeless world of cheese, celebrated at Slow Food's biennial eve...
S1E2: Become A True Chocolate Aficionado With The Help Of Vicki From Adixions Luxe Chocolate
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Good Quality Chocolate can be appreciated in the same way as wine and coffee. In this episode of Sensing Up, Valerie sits with Vicki Papazaharias, f...
S1E1: Cultivating Essence - From Banker to Cheese Artisan with Kym Masters of Section28
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sensing Up, Valerie sits down with Kym Masters, the Founder of Section28. Kym's passion for cheese and his desire to translate regi...
Sensing Up Trailer
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to Sensing Up, a podcast you need to listen to with your 5 senses! My name is Valerie Henbest. I am French. I am Australian. I am on...