Matt Preston spent 10 years judging MasterChef Australia, a gig that made him famous for his discerning palate, sharp tongue and collection of fabulous cravats. But that TV juggernaut was just one chapter of the London-born food critic’s long career. Preston has also worked as a food columnist and magazine editor, as well as penning a range of cookbooks – including one called Cravat-A-Licious. To help Australians level up their morning meal, this month Preston is sharing weekly brunch recipes through the ABC Melbourne newsletter.
Unsurprisingly, all of Preston’s most useful belongings reside in the kitchen. He is particularly fond of a spatula, a Japanese knife and a leather apron in his collection, but the utensil that rules them all is a Microplane grater. Here, he tells us about the many uses of that indispensable item, as well as the story of two other important objects – one sartorial, the other deeply sentimental.
