Food Bytes

George Donikian is a uniquely talented man who has packed a lot into his 50 year media career, as you will discover in this week's episode. George's cavalcade of colourful life experiences is like the joy of opening a box of Cadbury Favourites. One minute, it's a boost to Far North Queensland, then a twirl around the New South Wales Central Coast then our Turkish speaking delight is fronting news on SBS!  Only the names have been changed to protect the various shades of George. The food component of this chat is every bit as exotic as George's media journey. Fasten your seat belts, it's a fun-packed adventure.       The Food Poll this week opens a canape of crustaceans and it is snot for the faint hearted. Break out the Jatz and Savoys, slide on a tinned smoked oyster and swear on a stack of Bibles whether you are for or against this party starter from back in the day.       Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Net

Swanee has been belting out rock classics since he was a wee laddie growing up in Glasgow. As an elder of the hit making Swan/Barnes gene pool, Swanee has lived life to the fullest, but there are some insights he rarely gets a chance to share, like his days as an army chef and pastry cook, his kitchen surprises and secrets for his favourite curries and much-loved trifle. We also hear the back story to his latest musical masterpiece, a duets album called Believe, where a dream comes true and Swanee records with his brothers Jimmy and Alan Barnes for the first time ever. Swanee is not only a great singer, he is a larrikin, a man of the people and loved and respected across the music industry.    The names might not sound very appertising but the memories they bring are like no other. In the Food Poll this week, the Razz, Glug and the Sunny Boy line up in all their frozen glory, vying for the title of favourite frozen pyramid of the past.     Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hill

Simon O'Donnell has quite the CV. Former Australian cricket champion, St. Kilda footballer, multi-media personality and leading racehorse owner and breeder. And with the release of this episode of Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson, he becomes self-appointed Brussels Sprouts Ambassador to the World. That dry O'Donnell sense of humour shines through this chat with Sarah and Kevin as Simon also names the worst vegetable ever, shares his thoughts on condiments, looks back on his illustrious sporting career and adds some spice to his days in front of the cameras.  The Food Poll this week features a culinary classic - the Quiche Lorraine. Is it a trumped up French tart or an timeless taste treat? It certainly evokes some wonderful, nostalgic memories for our It's Showtime guest Jen Seyderhelm, who shares her family secret to the perfect 'Quiche Jen Lorraine.'      Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/Catch us also

Internationally acclaimed chef Helen Goh brings knowledge, expertise, some out-of-the-baking-tray thinking and her wordly charm to this episode of Food Bytes. Armed with her beautiful new book 'Baking and the Meaning of Life' (Murdoch Books), Helen talks about the simplicity of her baking philosophy and how it relates to everyday life. She also shares some insider tips for the home baker from an adventurous ten layer cake to the humble scone.  The Food Poll this week is a dentist's delight as we pit humbugs against fruit rock candy.     Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/Catch us also on:Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytesPost-production by Chris GatesforHowdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts© 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for priva

Western Bulldogs star Adam Treloar is a keen foodie and as you will discover, he is as dextrous in the kitchen as he has been on the footy field over the course of his 258 AFL games. Whether it's his slow cooked satay chicken or a secret sweet treat that he has created, Adam can talk the talk and whisk the fork, though his most favourite food will surprise.  The Food Poll this week involves a curious dessert for the ages and from the ages, with its origins dating as far back as 14th century. Are you a yay or a nay for rice pudding?          Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/Catch us also on:Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytesPost-production by Chris GatesforHowdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts© 2025See omnystudio.com/list

Little House on the Prairie was a worldwide television phenomenon and its stars became household names. Think Michael Landon, Melissa Gilbert and our guest this week, Alison Arngrim. Alison played the spoiled, snobbish bully Nellie Oleson. Not exactly the most likeable character on the show, but certainly one of most most talked about.  Here, Alison shares her incredible story of getting the part, how it changed her life - both then and now - and insights from her experiences of being on such a massive hit television show. Alison loves the kitchen and has a cookbook in the works as well as a treasure trove of YouTube cooking videos, so we also get some very handy kitchen tips from the former restaurateur of Walnut Grove! Our Food Poll is more British in origin. We ask if the chip butty takes your fancy. Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/Catch us also on:Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/Fol

Back in the day, our guest this week Ian Rawlings played Australian television's most notorious bad boy come playboy Wayne Hamilton in the long-running soapie Sons and Daughters, and he loved every minute of it. As Ian tells Sarah and Kevin, nothing was off limits for Wayne, but Ian was also having the time of his life acting alongside the likes of Tom Richards, Rowena Wallace, Brian Blain and Leila Hayes. Ian updates us on his life today, his signature dish and how his time on Neighbours as Phillip Martin allowed for his sweet tooth to be indulged.  The Food Poll heads down the biscuit aisle again as we pit two Arnotts cream favourites against each other, vying for the Tea Cup. It's Monte Carlo v Kingston        Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/Catch us also on:Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterso

Our guest this week really is one of the Golden Girls of Australian sport, and 25 years after her nation-stopping performance, we are delighted to have Olympic Gold medallist Kerri Pottharst on the show.  The sands of Bondi Beach provided the perfect platform for Kerri and Natalie Cook to beat the world and bring home gold in the beach volleyball. A truly indelible memory of the Sydney Games.  Today, Kerri is still at the top of her game, but in a different arena as an in-demand speaker, MC, executive coach, mentor, author and mum.  Kerri takes us back to that magical fortnight of unforgettable athletic excellence, sharing the secret behind her winning combination with Natalie. She also tells us how she shapes up in the kitchen! It's Showtime returns and this week, we meet Cathey Visscher, a multi award-winning conserve and baking queen who gives us an insight into how her homemade delights catch the judges' eyes, tastebuds and votes. And we really have shaken things up for the Food Poll. Milks

It's footy finals time and with the AFL Grand Final just days away now, Paul Salmon - a man who is no stranger to that big stage - joins us this week.  Paul has some very fond memories of experiencing the ultimate success with the Bombers in the eighties and nineties. He also has an amazing coffee confession, not to mention an outrageous dream dinner party guest list. Paul is hosting a unique Grand Final Week event at The Pullman in Melbourne, aptly titled Fish 'n' Sips - combining his finest tales from the footy field with some fine, carefully chosen whiskeys.  And just when you thought the Food Poll could not get any bigger, it is Cocolossal! We open the voting on the mighty Kellogg's Variety Pack. Who wins this Grand Final of breakfast cereals - Special K, Just Right, Sustain, Coco Pops, Cornflakes, Nutri Grain or Sultana Bran?  Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/Catch us also on:Radio 2DD - Easy Listening

Like his famous father Don, P J Lane is the complete entertainment package and then some. Actor, singer, dancer and former pro basketballer, P J joins us this week to talk about ' I Love Your Faces,' the tribute show he is staging to showcase the amazing life of his Dad. P J shares some family history, some television history, his guilty food vice and his love for American food.   The Food Poll this week is a bottler, literally. We are asking for a fair shake of four sauce bottles in this first-past-the-post poll. Which one will rule? Tomato, BBQ, Worcestershire  or sweet chilli?        P J Lane is appearing at Palms at Crown November 13 & 14. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.  Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/Catch us also on:Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/Twitter &

When he is not belting out Frank Sinatra tunes on stage around the concert halls of Australia, Tom Burlinson is being stopped on the street by Aussies who remember him fondly as The Man from Snowy River, a movie role that changed his life. Tom shares his behind the scenes memories of an amazing time for him and for Australian cinema. He talks music, coffee, his role in the family kitchen and his latest acting role in a locallly made horror flick.  The Food Poll is a four and plenty pie off. Leading this swinging quartet of pastry bound delights is apple pie, chicken and leek pie, Shepherds pie and pumpkin pie. What wins the day?  And thanks to this week's Food Poll, 'It's Showtime' for Frank (Lesiputty, not Sinatra), who shares his rendition of one of the classics (pies, not songs!)      Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/Catch us also on:Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online

Osher Günsberg is a man of many and varied talents but does he dazzle in the kitchen the way he has on radio and television for the last few decades? You will find that out, plus an insight into his new book 'So What ? Now What? '(Penguin Books). Osher's own mental health journey was the catalyst for this collection of strategies and tips for living your best life. He shares the story behind wriitng the book plus he opens up about being a vegan, the current state of media and a surprisng late night guilty pleasure!  It is another quadruple impasse for the Food Poll this week as we ask which of this fab four gets your vote for the best classic bikkie - Chocolate Wheaten, Tick Tock, Spicy Fruit Roll or Tina Wafer?  Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/Catch us also on:Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/Twitter

Annette Allison brought the sunshine of Brisbane to the television screens of Melbourne and beyond in a career than spanned decades and many and varied roles. Fondly remembered for hosting Channel 10's Good Morning Melbourne and for a time the nightly news, Annette also interviewed the creme de la creme of visiting celebrities. When they didn't come here, she went to them, as she reminisces about the French jaunt to chat to His Royal Highness the Aga Khan and fly on his personal jet.  Another colourful 'royal' Annette recalls dearly was the man behind the television show King's Kitchen - the late, great Bernard King, a longtime friend from her Brisbane days. Annette gifts us one of Bernard's showstopping recipes for inclusion for our It's Showtime segment and it's a gift that will keep on giving.  Our Food Poll drips with nostalgia as we head to the refrigerated section and ask which of four classic ice cream favourites is your favourite. You can only pick one and the nominees are Barney Banana, Cho

Rachel Khoo is one of the stars of The Great Australian Bake Off and as the new season drops on Binge, the effervescent, world-renowned global culinary consultant, author, presenter and baker joins us for a chat. Rachel shares her amazing story which has taken her around the world, from Le Cordon Bleu pastry kitchen in Paris to sharing the Bake Off shed in Australia with former Food Bytes guest Darren Purchese. Rachel is a breath of fresh air and her cooking tip sums her up perfectly.  We have a new occasional segment called It's Showtime, showcasing everyday cooks and their special and sometimes award-winning creations. To start us off, Central Queensland radio personality Pinky Neven hits the ground running with her show stopping lemon butter, inspired by her grandma. Finally - and well worth the wait - wrap ypur laughing gear around the Food Poll and give us a thumbs up or down for curried sausages.   Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Net

Matthew Richardson is one of footy's most likeable characters. After a stellar AFL career with the Tigers, he has transitioned into one of the most popular TV and radio commentators going around. Here, 'Richo' reminisces about his playing days at Richmond, his unlikely media career, the joys of curried sausages and his thoughts on who will win the 2025 AFL Premiership. We also discover his guilty half time treat! This week's Food Poll is positively oozing with flavour and decadence. Which would you choose ... lemon delicious or self-saucing chocolate pud?        Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/Catch us also on:Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytesPost-production by Chris GatesforHowdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts© 2025See omnystu

Actor, producer, podcaster, mum, wife and juggler of many roles is Tammin Sursok. We are delighted that Tammin joins us this week with tales of her life and successful career which began in Summer Bay, on TV super soap Home and Away. Tammin talks about the big move to the US and some not-so-glorious days before landing on her feet and, on at least one occassion, on her head. We discover what Tammin is like in the kitchen, who is on her dream dinner party guest list and her brilliant tip for unsticking your frying pan.  Which brings us to the condiment aisle and the not-so-humble pickle. When it comes to burgers are you a pickle lover or a pickle flicker?  Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/Catch us also on:Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytesPost-production by Chris Gatesf

Celebrity chef, author and a man who has travelled the world plying his trade, Tobie Puttock is our guest this week and the kitchen is a space that brings him both passion and pain. While he can whip up a five star meal that will blow your taste buds away, Tobie is on a mission to eradicate the enormous amount of food we waste every single day, and it starts in our own kitchens. Tobie takes us on his amazing food journey, from the early days in a Carlton cafe cooking calamari to opening restaurants with Jamie Oliver, and now - reinventing what might be thrown out into a sustainable and practical pantry staple. Making a difference is not rocket science nor brain surgery, and Tobie shares tips on what we can all do. The Food Poll this week is full of fatty, buttery goodness. Or is it? What's your take on the humble avocado?            Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/Catch us also on:Radio 2DD

Our guest this week is Stephen Comey, one of the heart throbs of eighties television in Australia when he starred as Kevin Palmer in the long running super soap Sons and Daughters. Thesedays, Steve still treads the boards occasionally but has carved out a long and successful career in event management. We reminisce about those heady days of TV glory - from winning a Logie to recording an album and even being in the Guinness Book of Records.  The Food Poll this week is from left of centre and head over apex as we pit apple strudel against the wonderfully retro pineapple upside down cake.    Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/Catch us also on:Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytesPost-production by Chris GatesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Titus O'Reily is full of it, in the nicest possible way. When it comes to colourful stories from the wacky world of sport, Titus is the man with a treasure trove of amazing yarns and he shares some of the best with us in this episode. We also discover how the father of four shapes up in the kitchen and, given he is now fully engaged as a member of the breakfast show on Triple M Melbourne, his relationship with coffee is unique. Titus' dream dinner party guest list will astound, amuse and amaze you.  It's another offal flavoured Food Poll - what's your take on the classic steak and kidney pie?   Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/Catch us also on:Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytesPost-production by Chris GatesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to great stories about the biggest stars in the entertainment world, Craig Bennett is a veritable goldmine. But not only is Craig one of the most beloved showbiz reporters in the world, he's warm, witty, great company and wickedly funny.  And we are absolutely thrilled to have him as our special guest this week. Craig shares his memories of his mum's cooking (or overcooking) and his first television appearance on the Don Lane Show. Plus, we get the scoop on the Hollywood stars who left the biggest impression. A keen foodie, Craig also has a cooking tip for the ages.  It is a sweet showdown on the Food Poll this week with an animal twist. Do you prefer snakes or Bertie Beetles?  Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/Catch us also on:Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/Twitter & Instagram - @sar