Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson

Dr Joanna McMillan is a PHD qualified nutritional scientist, dietician and heath and wellbeing expert, but the self-confessed science nerd is a breath of fresh air because she talks about food in a way we can all understand and relate to.

A television and radio favourite, Joanna chats about her early years growing up on a Scottish farm, the importance of good gut health and the real story behind our coffee habits.

Looking after ourselves and the planet at the same time is Joanna's passion and she shares her thoughts and philosophies on some of the easiest ways to achieve both these goals, including making the best choices when buying seafood.

Joanna's dream dinner party guest list is a stunner, as is her kitchen tip and she reveals the truth behind her popular My Day on a Plate newspaper column. 

The Food Bytes Food Poll this week spotlights the humble pea in all its cooked and raw glory. Do these green balls of flavour get the tick or the flick?     

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

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Analiese Gregory is living the dream - her dream - and it involves many personal and professional challenges that most of us would baulk at.

When we first spoke to Analiese nearly four years ago, she was beginning her new life in Tasmania, not knowing what was ahead or whether she would stay or go. She stayed, as we will all see in the new season of her television series - A Girl's Guide to Hunting, Fishing and Wild Cooking (SBS on Demand, SBS Food). 

Analiese shares the highs and lows of her adventure, including the moments of doubt and her plans for the future.                         

Our Food Poll this week is another savoury v sweet choice. Are you a cheese and chive or blueberry muffin kind of person?  

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

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You will meet few people with a greater passion for food, cooking, shopping and sharing than our guest this week, social media sensation Steph De Sousa.

Steph shares her experiences in the MasterChef kitchen, which helped steer her to her happy place - her kitchen in her house (conveniently located above an Aldi supermarket) where she reigns as the Easy Dinner Queen, creating budget conscious, simple but very tasty meals for the family. 

There are no smoke and mirrors with Steph but there are Air Fryers, shopping lists and practical tips on food waste and much more.

Our Food Poll this week is typically controversial, so hang onto your shellfish  - are you a fan of Oysters Kilpatrick?       

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

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It's Big Freeze 11 time and CEO of Fight MND Matt Tilley is our special guest this week.

Matt was the king of Melbourne's FM breakfast timeslot not that long ago but now heads up the fight to cure the beast that is Motor Neurone Disease, working with Australian of the Year Neale Daniher and an incredible team of scientists, doctors and fundraisers.

While the famous slide into the ice bath at the MCG on the King's Birthday Holiday is the focus of attention, the work to raise money and find a cure for MND happens 365 days a year.

Away from work, Matt is a keen cook and passionate veggie grower - an award winning veggie grower, in fact - who shares his secret weapon for success in the garden. 

The Food Poll this week is a simple choice. Halloumi cheese - is it a yay or a nay?

Big Freeze beanies are available at Coles, Bunnings and Shell Reddy and the new digital beanie, which you can personalise, via bigfreeze.com.au                                             

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/
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Such is his popularity, dessert maestro Adriano Zumbo pops up everywhere from The Cook Up with Adam Liaw on SBS to MasterChef, and we are delighted to say he pops up this week on Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson. 

Adriano shares memories of his childhood - where he really was the kid in the lolly shop. While his desserts might be out of this world, Adriano is very down to earth and he tells us that, after a long day slaving away over his spectacular creations, he loves nothing more than a Zooper Dooper or plate of Potato Gems.

The Food Poll this week is Paella. Are you voting Si or No, Gracias?      

Adriano photo courtesy of Jiwon Kim The Cook Up SBS  

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/
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What an absolute treat it is to have author and high-profile social commentator Jane Caro as our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week.

With her latest book Lyrebird getting rave reviews, Jane chats about the fascinating story behind it and the realities of life as a writer.

We also explore the societal pressures on women over the age of fifty – especially those in media – and Jane’s dream dinner party guest list is one of the most outstanding yet.

Oh, and our Food Poll gets slightly shrivelled this week as we pit dried apricots against prunes.

Jane Caro photo courtesy David Hahn. 

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

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From the VFL days of old to the confectionery aisle at ALDI, Bulldogs legend Simon Beasley takes us on a nostalgic (and very sweet) journey in the latest ep of the Food Bytes podcast.

Simon shares with us his memories of life growing up in WA, the magic of his mum’s chocolate pudding, working as a stockbroker during his playing days, hiding sweet treats around the house – and the unforgettable intercept of 1984 at Footscray’s Western Oval that saved the day!

As for our Food Poll this week … we’re known here at Food Bytes for our crazy capers, but what are your thoughts on the ones that come out of a jar?

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

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For fifty years, the songs of Air Supply have been a part of the soundtrack of our lives. On the eve of their Australian tour to mark this incredible milestone, Russell Hitchcock joins us on Food Bytes.

Russell takes us through the formation of Air Supply, discovering his voice and what it could do and his love of Melbourne fish and chips.

He also shares his love of tattoos (and one in particular), why he walked out of a Beatles concert and what he does best in the kitchen.   

The Food Poll heads back down the lolly aisle as we ask the earth-shattering question: Licorice allsorts - yay or nay? Be prepared. The answers take several unlikely detours from the lolly aisle.      

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

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The men behind the phenomenon that is Sooshi Mango join us this week on Food Bytes.

Joe, Carlo and Andrew have been cutting a comedy swathe across Australia and as they prepare for their latest national tour, Home Made, they share with us how it all began with Blu Tack and a mobile phone and where it is heading now.

Everything is on the table, from raiding their parents' wardrobes and being Moomba Monarchs to their thoughts on tinned spaghetti and meat pies.

Which leads beautifully to the Food Poll this week, which is pie v pasty. Don't you wish all voting was this simple?

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/

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Australia II crossing the line to win the America's Cup more than 40 years ago is one of the most memorable moments in our country's history and one man forever linked to that famous victory, John Bertrand, is our guest this week on on Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson.

A nation united, a Prime Minister in party mode who virtually declared a national holiday and an incredible tale of determination, resilience, mental and physical strength and sacrifice emerged.

John was the skipper of Australia II and shares some of his unique experiences and memories, good and bad, plus his insights into leadership and building winning teams and the trait all world champions must have. 

Make room for that final shard of leftover Easter chocolate as we put the Lindt Bunny up against the Cadbury Creme Egg in our weekly Food Poll.   

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/

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