A Five-Minute Chat with The Taste
We’re delighted to be featured in TheTaste.ie's latest “Five-Minute Chat” series with Euro-Toques Ireland, spotlighting some of the country’s most exciting small food producers.
In the interview, Anthony shares the story behind Fat Tomato, from starting with a handful of seeds in a small Wexford garden to growing over 500 organic heritage varieties, crafting flavour-packed condiments and drinks, and running one of Ireland’s most stylish Honesty Farm Shops.
He reflects on his global journey as a chef, writer, and food culture specialist, and how it led him home to create a garden rooted in flavour, biodiversity, and curiosity. What began as a personal growing project in 2016 has blossomed into a vibrant space for seasonal produce, heritage seeds, and small-batch preserves.
Anthony also discusses the importance of biodiversity, seed-saving, and local food systems, and how Fat Tomato is helping to build a future grounded in good food, shared knowledge, and seasonal joy.
