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On the Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson podcast, Sarah and co host Kevin Hillier chat to the stars of entertainment, sport, television and life about their food experiences in and out of the kitchen. Each with a fascinating and entertaining story to tell. Food Bytes is proudly supported by Cheeselinks.
Food Bytes
6d ago
Australian cricket royalty, raconteur, ice cream lover and passionate fisherman: We catch up with the great Merv Hughes in this week’s ep of the Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson podcast.
In his second appearance with us on the show, Merv regales us with nostalgic tales from his cricketing days, tells us why he’s now loving life in the commentary box … and why the greatest fishing trips don’t necessarily require you to catch any fish!
Merv also offers some handy advice on how to properly prepare and cook your catch of the day.
Our Food Poll this week centres on a traditional Aussie favourite: Do ..read more
Food Bytes
2w ago
She’s hosted The Footy Show, co-hosted Australian Ninja Warrior and presented on Weekend Today. Now, Rebecca Maddern is loving life as Seven News Melbourne’s chief sports presenter.
Bec – who’s also a busy mum and die-hard Geelong footy fan - returns as our special guest on the Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson podcast this week.
It’s a hilarious and candid chat, full of laughter, covering everything from keyboard warriors to fully-loaded nachos. You won’t want to miss this one.
In our Food Poll this week, we ask: How do you like your eggs? Sunny side up, or flipped over?
Presented by Sarah Patt ..read more
Food Bytes
2w ago
We know and love her for her role as Madge Bishop on the long-running Australian TV series Neighbours and this week, we’re delighted to welcome Anne Charleston to the Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson podcast.
As well as sharing what she gets up to in the kitchen, Anne regales us with some wonderful tales about her work across theatre and television over the decades, both here and in the UK, where she loves performing on the panto circuit.
Anne also offers us a fascinating glimpse into her modelling days!
Our Friday Food Poll is a battle of the summer desserts. Do you prefer tiramisu or a good o ..read more
Food Bytes
1M ago
He’s the most down-to-earth bloke you’re ever likely to meet, and we are delighted to launch into 2025 with high profile TV chef Curtis Stone as our special guest on the Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson podcast.
From growing up in Melbourne and discovering the joys of cooking with his grandma to family life in the US, running successful restaurants in LA and being the co-creator of Duraprès cookware, Curtis shares his remarkable life journey with us. It’s a fun chat with plenty of laughs.
We also launch into the Friday Food Poll with a big summer beverage dilemma – iced coffee, or iced tea?
Pre ..read more
Food Bytes
2M ago
Erik Thomson has been a well known and well loved face on our television screens and is currently playing Scrooge in the production of A Christmas Carol at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne. He also has a new movie coming out. Erik takes time out from his busy schedule to share some thoughts about his acting career, his food memories of growing up in Scotland and a childhood Christmas present that still rates! We also debate haggis v sausages. The Food Poll is festively fruity as we put mangoes to the Yay or Nay test.
It is our last show for 2024 and Sarah and Kevin wish you a Happy and safe Chr ..read more
Food Bytes
2M ago
For more than a decade George Calombaris was part of MasterChef, one of the most groundbreaking television shows of our generation. George became a household name - a television star - but he never lost his passion for food, cooking, produce, pots, pans and being in the kitchen. George shares his childhood memories of food on the family table and his dream dinner party guest list, and his tips for making the most of every day in the kitchen are next level. This is a chat with a man in his happy place.
Summer salad choices can be vast but in the Food Poll this week, we keep it simple. Is it a y ..read more
Food Bytes
2M ago
Tom Richards starred in some of the most popular television programs of the last 50 years, and we mean STARRED. As David Palmer in Sons and Daughters, he was one of TV's leading - though reluctant - sex symbols. Before that, he was a dynamo chasing baddies as Detective York in Matlock Police . But as you will discover in this episode, Tom is a very laconic, unaffected bloke who enjoyed his time in the limelight. He certainly was ahead of his time in his eating and lifestyle choices, but can he cook? Tom shares some wonderful memories of his days on set with Matlock and Sons and Daughters and o ..read more
Food Bytes
2M ago
Joe Camilleri is an Australian music icon but do you know what sweet treat he hides in his glovebox? What animal he was petrified of as a kid? How the Black Sorrows got their name? And what about Joe's memorable days as a 'vegie roadie'? All is revealed when the man who gave us classic tunes like Hit and Run, Chained to the Wheel and Harley and Rose bares his soul with Sarah and Kevin. Warning: this program may contain traces of peanuts (like Joe's glovebox) and occasional references to food and beverage, but most of all it is a hoot with one of this country's most talented musicians. He is no ..read more
Food Bytes
2M ago
Summer should bring hot fun in the sunshine and lazy days by the pool, but it can also mean tragedy. Our guests this week are doing their best to make sure all children enjoy this summer and those in the future. Laurie and Emma Lawrence through their Kids Alive program are championing the Swim into Summer message to teach kids to swim as early as possible. Laurie can walk the walk, talk the talk and do the five and Emma shares his philosophy and passion. She also spills the beans on Laurie's famous kitchen concoction and his weakness for ice cream.
And our food poll spotlights the time h ..read more
Food Bytes
2M ago
Ross Greenwood is a very familiar face on our TV screens and he just happens to be our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week.
As Sky News Australia’s business editor, Ross has a knack of telling viewers in an easy-to-understand way what’s happening in the world of finance. He’s always first out of the blocks with the latest news on interest rates.
In this wonderful chat, Ross regales us with tales from his childhood years growing up in Wangaratta. We also discuss his travel adventures and his very close relationship with coffee!
This week’s Friday Food Poll is a battle of the sprea ..read more