Author, farmer and blogger, Rohan Anderson, inside his home kitchen. He lives in Yandoit, near Castlemaine. Photo: Simon O'Dwyer
One of the six guns that Rohan Anderson keeps at home. He likes to hunt for meat himself. Photo: Simon O'Dwyer
The farmer's pantry is full of beans that he has grown: Italian romanos, French flageolet and scarlet runner bean. Photo: Simon O'Dwyer
He uses home-grown beans in paellas and stews. Photo: Simon O'Dwyer
"The Unprejudiced Palate: Classic Thoughts on Food and the Good Life" by Angelo Pellegrini has been a huge influence on how Anderson lives and sources his food. "It sent me on this magnificent journey." Photo: Simon O'Dwyer
"I don't use any non-stick or plastic implements, it's either wood or steel," says the author. "All my fry pans are cast iron." Photo: Simon O'Dwyer
His home is ruled by home preserves - such as jalapenos, and plenty of pickled vegetables. Photo: Simon O'Dwyer
When the weather gets cool, Anderson often deploys root vegetables in roasts. Photo: Simon O'Dwyer
"I like wine." Pictured here is a "great rose" from local winery Captain's Creek. Photo: Simon O'Dwyer
This wooden spoon was "chain-sawed" by friend and furniture-maker Greg Hatton. As a joke, they call the utensil "The Shit-Stirrer". Photo: Simon O'Dwyer
Smoked pimienton is his "favourite" home-made spice. Photo: Simon O'Dwyer