Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 187 - I Had Eclectic Tastes as a Child.

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This week Caro and Corrie discuss the week that was in lockdown. Are old state rivalries emerging as we contemplate the equity of vaccine distribution?

We talk about the fashion impacts of extended lockdown – in with the ugg boots out with the heels, out with the dresser and in with the elasticised waistbands. Will we ever return to our pre-COVID dress habits?

Ahead of the 2nd week of the AFL finals series we discuss the seeming disbelief Melbourne supporters are displaying and predictions for the round ahead.

Corrie’s Crush of the Week for Red Energy is Sarah Ferguson and the team at 4 Corners who are standing strong in the face of rabid criticism from News Corp over the reporting of the Fox and The Big Lie episodes.

In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles has 3 recommendations for red wine gifts for Father's Day.

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In BSF we discuss comfort reading classics including;

· The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett

· Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner

· The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley

· The Ladies in Black by Madeline St John

· I Capture the Castle by Dody Smith

· Plus authors Dorothy Sayers, Marjorie Allingham and Shirley Hazard

Caro recommends The Chair on Netflix

Corrie suggests cleaning out the fridge and making soup or risotto... and Caro used Clem's Cafe De Paris Butter to make a tasty stuffing for roast chicken - check out the recipes below.

We also talk about childhood pin ups, annoying puppy habits and the return of ABBA.

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Corrie threw the following into her soup;

· Garlic

· Chili

· Ginger

· Leek

· Maggie Beer’s chicken stock

· Potatoes

· Broccoli

· Cauliflower

· Spinach

· Herbs including parsley

Cook until tender, blend in a food processor then add back to the pot and warm. Season to taste and serve with parmigiana regiano and some natural yoghurt and chopped fresh herbs plus some crusty bread.

Clem's Cafe De Paris Butter

150g unsaled butter

chives, tarragon and parsley (you don't need all three - and if you only want to use one Caro suggests parsley)

1 shallot

1 clove garlic

1 tbs capers in vinegar

2 anchovy fillets

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp curry powder (and you like)

1 lemon

Chop all

Join Caro and Corrie for Ep 186.

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This week we discuss;

In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles introduces us to Tam Navulin Double Cask Whiskey - perfect for Father's Day.

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Caro's Crush of the Week for Red Energy is Peter Gutwein the Tasmanian Premier who's standing up against the AFL.

Plus in BSF we discuss;

Plus in 6 Quick Questions we pay tribute to Charlie Watts from The Rolling Stones, pit I Dream Of Jeanie against Bewitched! and ponder Nigella Lawson's decision to change the name of her Slut Red Raspberries in Chardonnay Jelly recipe.

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Sarah Pound’s Clean & Lean Green Pasta

Ingredient: Serves 4

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

- 2 tablespoons of olive oil

- 1 packet of spaghetti (or your desired pasta)

- 1 cup chopped rocket

- 1 cup chopped kale

- 1/2 cup lemon juice

- 1 zucchini, roughly chopped

- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

- 1/2 bunch basil, leaves torn

- 1/2 bunch parsley, roughly chopped

- 1 cup raw or roasted cashews (leave a few for garnish)

- 2/3 cup of water

- 1/2 teaspoon of salt

- 1 teaspoon of pepper

- 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)

- Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)

Method:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and add back into pot. Set aside.

2. Meanwhile, add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a frying pan on medium heat. Add chopped zucchini. Cook for a 4-5 minutes, stirring. Add the garlic for the last minute and stir. Set aside to cool.

3. In a food processor or blender, add the sautéed zucchini & garlic, kale, rocket, parsley, basil, lemon juice, cashews, water, salt, pepper and chilli flakes (optional). Process until smooth and creamy. Add some more water or lemon juice if it’s a little thick.

4. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a frying pan on medium heat. Ad

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and producer Jane Nield as they tip Round 16 of the 2021 AFL season.

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Join Caro and Corrie for Ep 185 - The Too Hard Basket.

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This week we discuss;

In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles takes us to San Gimignano in Tuscany with two affordable and delicious wines from Fontaleoni.

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Corrie's Crush of the Week for Red Energy is the Boomers and the Australian basketball community who have elevated the game to it's current status, including Luc Longley who was featured on Australian Story recently in a two part episode called One Giant Leap.

In BSF we talk about;

Plus Caro's more than a little Grumpy with AFL for putting footy in Tasmania in the 'too hard basket'.

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Veal and Porcini Ragu by Deb Middleton

Serves 6

Preparation: 30 mins

Cooking Time: 1 hour

1 kg diced veal, preferably rump

2 stalks parsely, sage, rosemary

2 star anise

½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

¼ cup olive oil

1 brown onion, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced

500g swiss brown mushrooms, finely diced

50g dried porcini mushrooms, soaked in warm water for ½ hour

1 teaspoon porcini powder (available from the Essential Ingredient)

1 tub tomato paste

250ml dry red wine

250ml dry white wine

Salt and petter.

Preheat oven to 150 degrees C

Heat a large non-stick pan, add veal and cook until brown. Add herb stalks, star anise and nutmeg. Stir to combine and then set aside.

Heat olive oil in large heavy-based oven-proof saucepan, add onion and garlic and saute until soft. Add sliced Swiss brown mushrooms, soaked porcini and porcini powder to the pot and simmer with lid on until mushrooms are reduced and well cooked. Add tomato paste and cook stirring for 3

Join Caro, Corrie and jane as they tip Round 22 of the AFL season.

Join Caro and Corrie for Ep 184 - No! It's Not Your Story.

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This week;

In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles introduces us to a couple of different Yarra Valley wines - one from small batch specialist Dominic Valentine and another from Medhurst Wines.

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In BSF we discuss;

Corrie is grumpy about Barnaby Joyce's recent interview with Fran Kelly about climate change - listen HERE.

Caro's Crush of the Week for Red Energy is the Adelaide Crows official who reported Taylor Walker's racist behaviour.

In 6 Quick Questions we talk about the most improved Olympic Commentator, Prince Andrew's tattered reputation, Cricket as an Olympic sport, Jock Zonfrillo's depiction in the Good Weekend article recently and Enid Blyton.

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Corrie’s “I can’t remember where I found it” mushroom sauce

3 tablespoons of butter

A pour of olive oil

1-2 garlic cloves chopped finely

I sliced brown or red onion

1 cup of Swiss Brown mushrooms

1 cup of Flat or Portabella mushrooms

1 cup of Shiitake mushrooms

1/2 cup white wine

1/2 cup cream or plain yoghurt

1 tablespoon oregano (fresh or dried)

2 tablespoons parsley

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Heat the butter and olive oil. Add butter and olive oil, add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.

Add the mushrooms, cook til softened then add the white wine and oregano

Let it simmer for 15-20 mins then stir in the cream/yogurt

4. Stir in the cream, bring to the boil then remove from heat.

Add parsley then place over steak or mix through pasta

Clem's Cafe De Paris Butter

150g unsaled butter

chives, tarragon and parsley (you don't need all three - and if you only want to use one Caro suggests parsley)

1 shallot

1 clove garlic

1 tbs capers in vinegar

2 anchovy fillets

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp curry powder (and you like)

1 lemon

Chop all ingredients, place in a bowl mix through the butter. Place on cling wrap and roll into a log and then refrigerate for 3 hours.

Join Caro and Corrie for The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store as they chat to Myles Thompson from Ep 183.

In Myles takes us to Henty and Glenrowan to talk fortified wines and the best Riesling in Australia from Crawford River.

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Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and producer Jane Nield as they tip Round 21 of the 2021 AFL season.

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Join Caro and Corrie for Ep 183 - Sometimes the Truth Hurts.

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This week;

In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles takes us to Henty and Glenrowan to talk fortified wines and the best riesling in Australia from Crawford River.

Head to our dedicated Don't Shoot the Messenger page HERE and use the promo code MESS at checkout online to receive a listener discount. Prince Wine Store – bringing wine enthusiasts the greatest wine in the world.

In BSF we discuss;

Caro has a Crush of the Week for Red Energy on Olympian Andrew Hoy.

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Join Caroline Wilson, guest co-host Anna Barry, Corrie Perkin (via text) and producer Jane Nield for Round 20 Footy Tips.