Food Bytes

As Commanding Officer of the Salvation Army, Major Brendan Nottle has dedicated over twenty years of his life to working with the most vulnerable members of society, and we are privileged to have him as our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. As well as shining a light on homelessness and the human toll of Australia’s cost of living crisis, Brendan shares with us some wonderful memories of his childhood years, his life’s mission and his favourite foods (dumplings with lemon syrup, anyone?) It’s a warm and wonderful chat you won’t want to miss. This week’s Friday Food Poll has a very French flavour … are you a fan of Crème Brulee? 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/ Radio Bayside - Stream.radiobayside.com  Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswiths

Not only has Mark Fine has built a loyal following of sports fans through his SEN show Finey’s Final Siren, he also happens to run one of Melbourne’s most popular delis: Lenny’s Fine Foods in Caulfield North. Joining us on the Food Bytes podcast this week, Finey waxes lyrical about his love of food creation and the joy he gets from the tidal wave of cooking that needs to be done each and every day. Soup, anyone? And our Friday Food Poll topic this week is a true winter warmer … do you love lamb shanks? 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/ Radio Bayside - Stream.radiobayside.com  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

He was known and loved by a generation for his role as Dr Simon Bowen on A Country Practice, and we’re delighted to say Grant Dodwell is our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. As well as taking us on a nostalgic trip back to the Wandin Valley days, Grant brings us up to date on his life today, his involvement with Australian Theatre Live and his flair for making perfect banana bread! And our Food Poll this week? It’s a battle to the death between hedgehog slice and jelly slice, and we can guarantee you that this one goes right down to the wire! 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/ Radio Bayside - Stream.radiobayside.com  Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Chris Gate

The new season of The Twelve has hit our TV screens, and we are delighted to have one of its stars – Anthony Brandon Wong – join us on the Food Bytes podcast this week. As well as being an award winning actor known for his roles in movies like The Matrix Reloaded, Anthony is also a keen foodie, with a professional hobby of writing restaurant reviews! He talks to us about everything from his life growing up in Sydney to his role in The Twelve, currently screening on BINGE and Hubbl. And we’ve got another epic Friday Food Poll for you this week. Do you prefer your pizza base thin or thick? 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/ Radio Bayside - Stream.radiobayside.com  Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes P

We have a wonderful dose of nostalgia for you, with former Young Talent Timer Lorena Novoa our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. As well as taking a trip down memory lane to the YTT days, we chat to Lorena about how she became a singing policewoman and session vocalist. You’ve probably heard her voice on countless commercials! A busy mum and a passionate cook, Lorena also knows her way around the kitchen and loves to chat about all things food. Our Friday Food Poll features the perfect additions to your Sunday roast … do you prefer sweet potato or pumpkin? 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/ Radio Bayside - Stream.radiobayside.com  Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production

James Webb LITERALLY eats for Australia. He’s the #1 competitive eater in the country and he’s our incredible guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Digest this, if you will … among his world records, James has smashed down 59.5 doughnuts in eight minutes, 224 chicken wings in 10 minutes and over six kilos of chocolate fudge in eight minutes! Competing in this month’s famous Fourth of July Hotdog Eating contest in the US, James gives us a fascinating insight into how he trains, the kinds of foods he loves (and hates) … and what happens afterwards. And we have a very Australian sweet treat as the focus of our Friday Food Poll … are you a fan of the good old Chocolate Ripple cake? 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/ Radio Bayside - Stream.radiobayside.com  Follow us on Facebook...

The word ‘legend’ gets bandied around a lot these days, but former footy superstar Ken Hunter most certainly IS a bona fide legend, and he’s our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Skilful, feared and fearless, the Carlton great was known for his spectacular marks, and for going in where angels fear to tread! We talk to Ken about his playing days, how Aussie Rules footy has changed, his work in the mental health space with the Fifth Quarter Foundation, and why Italian food is always on the menu at his house! And in the Friday Food Poll this week … the beef burger and the vegie burger go head to head. Our extra seat at the Food Bytes table is Dr Anthony Dowling, Associate Professor of Medicine at University of Melbourne and a Consultant Medical Oncologist at St Vincent's Public Hospital Melbourne talking about the important work he is doing in cancer treatment and the role the wig and headwear studio has in patient wellbeing.    Here is the link to donate to he St. Vincent's Public Hospital Wig

In the lead up to the Paris Games, Olympic gold medallist Michelle Ford joins us on the Food Bytes podcast this week for a fascinating chat about the highs and lows of life as a professional swimmer. The 1980 Moscow Olympics were always going to be political. With athletes strongly advised not to go, Michelle opens up about the pressure of being a teenager with a huge decision to make. We also talk about Michelle’s life in Switzerland, the joys of Swiss chocolate, her newly-released book Turning The Tide … and her steady childhood diet of hot chips and vanilla slices! Our Food Poll this week features a classic bikkie barrel battle between Monte Carlos and Delta Creams. 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/ Radio Bayside - Stream.radiobayside.com  Follow us on Facebook...https://www.fa

TV and radio favourite Bianca Dye takes centre stage on the Food Bytes podcast this week, in one of the funniest, most insightful and honest conversations we’ve ever featured on the show. As well as sharing with us her kitchen prowess – and flair for making the world’s best chicken soup – Bianca opens up about the sometimes harsh realities of working in radio, how it feels to suddenly have your life upended and the challenges of freelance life, dating … and perimenopause! Our Food Poll this week takes us straight to the family fruit bowl … care for a banana? 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/ Radio Bayside - Stream.radiobayside.com  Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Chris Gates 

Less than two months out from the Paris Olympics, former world champion cyclist Kaarle McCulloch is our very fitting guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. As well as being an Olympian herself, Kaarle is one of Australia’s Deputy Chef de Missions for the Games. She gives us a fascinating insight into her own sporting life, brings us up to speed with how the Aussie preparations are going and gives us the lowdown on the mega array of food choices on offer in the Olympic village! And oh, a sweet showdown looms … we put the Violet Crumble up against the Crunchie in this week’s Friday 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 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ Radio Bayside - Stream.radiobayside.com  Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfood

How lucky are we to have Poh Ling Yeow as our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week? One of the original contestants on the very first series of Network 10’s MasterChef Australia, Poh’s become a very familiar face on our screens, having gone on to carve herself an incredible TV career. Now, she’s loving her role as a judge on the latest series of MasterChef. With her vibrant personality shining through, Poh talks to us about the highs and lows of life in the MasterChef kitchen and gives us a fascinating peek into her life away from the cameras, from her passion for art to her love of solitude. It’s an episode full of fun and laughs – oh, and the most hilarious technical glitch! This week’s Friday Food Poll is a bit of a carb-off! Do you prefer garlic bread or prawn toast? 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 Listenin

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 spreads, with Nutella up against lemon curd. 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 - @sarahfoodbyt

Ann-Maree Biggar was – and as far as we’re concerned, still is – a superstar. She is also one of the warmest, most down to earth and funniest guests we’ve ever had on our show. As a mum and a teacher, Ann-Maree’s life today is about as far removed from TV as you can get, but she was only too happy to take a trip down memory lane and share with us some hilarious tales of her days hosting Agro’s Cartoon Connection. We also chat about food, family life and the portrayal of older women on TV. Our Food Poll this week is a spud fest, with roast potatoes up against the jacket variety. 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 M

Wendy Moore is loving life as one of the hosts of Foxtel’s hit series Selling Houses Australia, and this week she’s our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast. As well as offering some expert insight on budget renovations and the dos and don’ts of putting your house on the market, Wendy reveals she’s a passionate baker. We also have a fun chat about why the kitchen has become the hub of the family home. And our Food Poll this week is a bit of a Mexican stand-off, with tacos up against nachos. 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/podcasts © 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for pr

Esteemed Australian playwright David Williamson joins us this week for the 300th episode of the Food Bytes podcast. To celebrate this milestone, we bring you a not-to-be-missed episode, as David shares with us some fascinating yarns about his country childhood as well as his uni days. Plus, we savour all the incredible behind-the-scenes snippets from classic Aussie movies including Don’s Party and The Club. And we’ve upped the baking ante this week in the Friday Food Poll. Are you a fan of the classic jam and coconut slice? 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/podcasts © 2024See

Acclaimed French chef, restaurateur and TV personality Jean-Christophe Novelli is our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. As one of the judges on Season 16 of MasterChef Australia, Jean-Christophe is in his element, guiding and mentoring home cooks as the push their kitchen creativity to new heights. He’s also quite the character, and this ep is filled with fun and laughter as Jean-Christophe shares with us his own culinary journey, from his childhood in France to his current Australian adventures. Our Food Poll this week pits scone against scone in the battle of date versus pumpkin. Plus our extra seat at the Food Bytes table is for Paz, a breast cancer patient at St. Vincent's Public Hospital, who shares with us one of the positives from her own cancer journey.   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 -

Singer, songwriter, guitarist - Jack Jones is a favourite of the Australian music industry, and we have the most wonderful (and at times hilarious) chat with him on the Food Bytes podcast his week. Jack talks about country life, the challenges of converting a church into a house, Southern Sons getting back together for a reunion tour and his love of barbecues and Japanese food … and that’s just the tip of the iceberg! If you love Southern Sons, you’re going to love this ep. This week’s Friday Food Poll will warm the cockles of your heart. Are you a fan of corned beef? 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

Wedding bells are in the air in Summer Bay, but the wonderful Ada Nicodemou – a.k.a Leah Patterson in Home and Away – still found time to chat to us on the Food Bytes podcast this week! As well as being one of Australia’s favourite actors, Ada is now also the author of the charming junior fiction series Mia Megastar. Ada gives us the lowdown on life growing up, acting, writing, Leah’s Summer Bay wedding to Justin … oh, and joys of halloumi cheese! And we’ve got another sweet battle in the Friday Food Poll this week. Pink or white marshmallows? Take your pick. 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.howdypar

As the NRL season heats up, Melbourne Storm’s Chris Lewis joins us on the Food Bytes podcast this week. With a family background in Wagyu beef farming, Chris knows his stuff when it comes to a good steak. We chat to him about food, footy life and the serious coffee culture among players. Plus Chris shares a beautiful memory of his parents sharing in his debut NRL game during Covid lockdowns. And yes, it’s a bit of a bun fight in the Food Poll this week, with fruit hot cross buns up against chocolate. 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/podcasts © 2024See omnystudio.com/listener

Cake baking queen Emelia Jackson’s passion in life is to make people happy through butter and sugar – so she’s the perfect guest to join us on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Emelia chats to us about everything from her epic cake designs to motherhood … plus the experience of appearing on MasterChef not once, but twice – and taking out the Back to Win title in 2020. And we’re off to the local drive-thru for this week’s Food Poll – which would you choose: a sundae or hot apple pie? 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/podcasts © 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor