Food Bytes

As the A League season moves up a gear, high profile sports presenter Tara Rushton is our delightful guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. A busy mum to two young boys, Tara offers us a (sometimes hilarious) snapshot of life at home with hubby Cooper Cronk. We discuss everything from the magic of the Matildas to the Breville toasted sangas of her childhood and Tara’s flair for whipping up world class nachos. And Tara’s kitchen tip is one of our most outstanding yet! Plus, you’ll need to get the Food Poll this week while it’s hot, as we put corn on the cob up against mashed potato. Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin HillierBroadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Catch us also on: The Buzzz - Melbourne's Home of Classic Hits - thebuzzz.com.au  Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ Follow us on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Chris Gates for Howdy

We followed their adventures on The Block. Now, country couple Kirsty and Jesse join us for a fabulous chat on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Kirsty’s an award winning country music artist and her talented hubby is normally behind the scenes. But now, Jesse’s joined Kirsty up front in their new band RHINESTONED, and they’re launching their new single – Margarita Weather. Enjoy our frank and funny chat with this delightful couple about music, family and food! Speaking of food … what’s your take on cottage cheese? We put the question out there! Is it a yay, or a nay? Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin HillierBroadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Catch us also on: The Buzzz - Melbourne's Home of Classic Hits - thebuzzz.com.au  Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ Follow us on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Chris Gates for Howdy Partners Media | w

Former high profile model, actor and now environmentalist - Rebecca Gilling is our very engaging guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. In her role as CEO of Planet Ark, Rebecca brings us up to speed on the state of the world and the truly shocking amount of food we throw away. She also regales us with some amazing stories from the halcyon days of the hit TV mini-series Return To Eden. This week’s Food Poll might have you in a bit of a pickle: Are you a gherkin fan? Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Catch us also on: The Buzzz - Melbourne's Home of Classic Hits - thebuzzz.com.au  Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ Follow us on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Gatesy for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny Roberts was a fresh faced teenager when he exploded onto our TV screens as Andy Green in the Aussie super soap Sons & Daughters. This week, Danny joins us on the Food Bytes podcast for the most fascinating trip down memory lane. Danny takes us behind the scenes of the 80s show and talks about life, love (and food!) ahead of the upcoming Sons & Daughters reunion event. This week’s Food Poll packs a crunch, with potato chips going head to head with corn chips. Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin HillierBroadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Catch us also on: The Buzzz - Melbourne's Home of Classic Hits - thebuzzz.com.au Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ Follow us on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Chris Gates for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acclaimed chef Luke Nguyen is our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week, and he’s taking us on a TV culinary tour of India, the likes of which you’ve never experienced before. Premiering on SBS and SBS On Demand this week, Luke Nguyen’s India is a journey of the senses, where food, religion and culture go hand in hand. Luke also offers us a remarkable insight into his own life – from being born in a Thai refugee camp to moving to Australia and fulfilling his dream of opening his own restaurant at the age of just 23. We’re on veg alert again in the Friday Food Poll this week. Are you a cucumber fan? Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Catch us also on: The Buzzz - Melbourne's Home of Classic Hits - thebuzzz.com.au Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ Follow us on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production

We are delighted to have Australian entertainment royalty in Barry Crocker on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Barry’s new book Last of the Entertainers is a star-studded account of his sixty-plus years across TV, stage and screen. Barry chats to us openly and honestly about everything from his cherished friendship with the late Barry Humphries to the wonderful story of how he came to sing the Neighbours theme. And in one of our biggest Food Polls yet, we get the nation’s thoughts on the humble Brussels sprout – is it a yay or a nay? Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Catch us also on: The Buzzz - Melbourne's Home of Classic Hits - thebuzzz.com.au  Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ Follow us on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Chris Gates for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podc

Former MasterChef contestant Melanie Persson is our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week – and she’s on a mission to demonstrate that gluten-free food can still pack a punch. Diagnosed with coeliac disease herself several years ago, Melanie’s new cookbook The Very Hungry Coeliac has been a labour of love. It’s all about fabulous food that doesn’t compromise on flavour, whether you’re gluten intolerant or not! Our Friday Food Poll this week is a battle of the takeaways, with Chinese food going head to head with Indian. Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Catch us also on: The Buzzz - Melbourne's Home of Classic Hits - thebuzzz.com.au  Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ Follow us on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Chris Gates for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcast

He’s been a seventies pop star, actor, Australian Idol judge – even a barrister – and now, Mark Holden joins us on the Food Bytes podcast. It’s a fascinating chat, covering everything from the heart throb adulation of the Countdown days to an incredible tale about his own family history. And we’re being careful not to spread ourselves thin in the Friday Food Poll, with lemon curd going up against Nutella. Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Catch us also on: The Buzzz - Melbourne's Home of Classic Hits - thebuzzz.com.au Radio Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ Follow us on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Chris Gates for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for pri

We’re thrilled to have Australian actor Yael Stone as our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Currently starring in the Paramount+ thriller One Night, Yael chats about life as both an actor and a busy mum, her passions, her cooking skills and her days on the set of the hit US TV series Orange Is The New Black. Our Friday Food Poll is an ice cream gunfight at the O.K Corral! Will the Paddle Pop Lion conquer Bubble O Bill? -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Catch us also on: The Buzzz - Melbourne's Home of Classic Hits - thebuzzz.com.au Radio Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.co

As we launch into the 2023 AFLW season, it’s our great pleasure to have a true footy great in Emma Kearney join us on the Food Bytes podcast this week. The North Melbourne captain shares her childhood memories of growing up on a sheep farm in Victoria’s Western District and how sport has shaped her life. And this week’s Friday Food Poll is a Father’s Day brekky special, with bacon up against hash browns! -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Catch us also on: The Buzzz - Melbourne's Home of Classic Hits - thebuzzz.com.au Radio Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023See omnystud

We’re stoked to have the wonderful Tania Doko as our guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Years after Bachelor Girl took the radio world by storm, Tania’s rich, vibrant voice is back on the airwaves, thanks to the release of her new single Harder Now. In a frank and often hilarious chat, we cover everything from how living through a pandemic has changed us to marriage, menopause and finding comfort in a tub of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream after a bad gig! And our Friday Food Poll has the humble honeydew melon front and centre this week -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Catch us also on: The Buzzz - Melbourne's Home of Classic Hits - thebuzzz.com.au Radio Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post

Rodger Corser - host of The Traitors Australia – joins us on the Food Bytes podcast this week. As well as taking us inside Season 2 of the deliciously deceptive Network 10 show, Rodger chats about work, family life and getting on board the American meat smoking craze. He also comes clean about his coffee habits! And it’s a battle of the (lolly) bottles in this week’s Food Poll -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Catch us also on: The Buzzz - Melbourne's Home of Classic Hits - thebuzzz.com.au Radio Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

On the Food Bytes podcast this week, we’ve got another wonderful guest in Adam Liaw. Adam – along with fellow MasterChef favourite Poh – has been on an epic journey across the nation in search of Australia’s most iconic national dish, in the SBS series Adam & Poh’s Great Australian Bites. Adam also chats about his days growing up in Adelaide, his grandma’s cherished cooking – and memories of that massive MasterChef finale with Callum! In the Friday Food Poll this week, we’re putting nachos up against spareribs. So dig in! -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Catch us also on: The Buzzz - Melbourne's Home of Classic Hits - thebuzzz.com.au Radio Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production b

Passionate about living life to the fullest and pushing himself out of his comfort zone, Thomas Malucelli from The Bachelor is our inspiring guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Italian-born Thomas shares with us his cherished memories of life growing up in Tuscany. We also talk about life on The Bachelor set, the challenges of finding love on TV, healthy living and the world of ‘biohacks,’ including intermittent fasting. Thomas also gives us the lowdown on the most divine pasta dish in the world! It’s a showdown of two bakery favourites in this week’s Food Poll, with Wagon Wheels up against fruit tarts. -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Catch us also on: The Buzzz - Melbourne's Home of Classic Hits - thebuzzz.com.au Radio Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/fo

Film maker, writer and perpetual troublemaker John Safran is our fascinating guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. John shares with us his mission to explore the role that Jewish people have played in the story of modern Australia, as part of the SBS series Who The Bloody Hell Are We? We also chat about great Jewish food, coffee habits and - speaking of habits - John opens up about his decision to take up smoking for research purposes, and the health scare that followed. And there’s a whopping four choices in this week’s Food Poll … so ‘milk’ it for all it’s worth! Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Catch us also on: The Buzzz - Melbourne's Home of Classic Hits - thebuzzz.com.au Radio Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Ins

Comedian, raconteur - not to mention pilot – the wonderful Tim Smith joins us on the Food Bytes podcast this week. From The Comedy Company to Triple M Breakfast, Tim Smith is a seriously funny and engaging bloke. We chat to Tim about swapping city life for the country air of Victoria’s gorgeous South Gippsland, and cover all things food – from the world’s easiest pizza base recipe to the world’s best doughnut! And in a salute to the ladies of the CWA, our Food Poll topic this week has the humble jelly cake front and centre. -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Catch us also on: The Buzzz - Melbourne's Home of Classic Hits - thebuzzz.com.au Radio Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by

You know him from Have You Been Paying Attention, The D-Gen and as the co-writer of classic Australian movies The Castle and The Dish. Now, the very talented Tom Gleisner has turned his hand to writing a musical, with Bloom about to launch in Melbourne. Tom’s our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week, and chats to us about everything from his kitchen exploits at home to people mis-quoting classic movie lines. And you might say we’ve got a ‘berry’ interesting Friday Food Poll this week … with strawberries up against raspberries. -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Catch us also on: The Buzzz - Melbourne's Home of Classic Hits - thebuzzz.com.au Radio Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Pos

John Foreman is Australia’s music maestro – and he’s our special guest this week on the Food Bytes podcast. As a musical director, pianist, composer and conductor – plus a well recognised face on TV – John’s the man behind many of the biggest events in Australian entertainment. We talk to John about the two huge musical projects he’s got on the go right now, plus his thoughts on everything from instant coffee to Sara Lee chocolate cake! And fittingly, our Food Poll this week puts the Sara Lee chocolate cake up against the Sara Lee cheesecake! -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Catch us also on: The Buzzz - Melbourne's Home of Classic Hits - thebuzzz.com.au Radio Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes

Fan favourites from The Block - Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie – are our special guests on the Food Bytes podcast this week. As hosts of Channel Ten’s Location, Location, Location, they’re helping Aussies to find their dream homes, unearthing some hidden treasures along the way. We chat to the charismatic duo about everything from house hunting to chocolate brownies to Fantales! Which is fitting, given Fantales are front and centre of our Friday Food Poll this week -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Catch us also on: The Buzzz - Melbourne's Home of Classic Hits - thebuzzz.com.au Radio Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media

This week we have a very special guest in world-renowned psychic medium John Edward. Whether you’re a believer or a sceptic, you’ll be fascinated by this Food Bytes episode. John talks about psychic ability (do we all have it?) and the joy of connecting people with departed loved ones. Ahead of his Australian tour later this year, John also shares his favourite Aussie food discoveries! And in this week’s Friday Food Poll, we put a ring on it, pitting Cheezels against Burger Rings -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Catch us also on: The Buzzz - Melbourne's Home of Classic Hits - thebuzzz.com.au Radio Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for How