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Ep 370 - It Was a Golden Night
ON THIS EPISODE - Memories from Sydney 2000, 25 years on - AFL off field drama (however, Corrie is far more interested in on field action with Hawthorn in the final 4!) - Myles’ spring red recommendations - Corrie’s Brownlow medal fashion tips - The haunting image relation to American politics right now AFL PRELIM FINALS WEEK… So why is all the drama off-field? Caro on September’s big off-field issues - AFL Commission and Richard Goyder - Bailey Smith, Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Jordan Ridley and more - Did Nathan Buckley make the right coaching call (and what’s happening between Melbourne and Petracca) - Can the Hawks go all the way? 25 YEARS THIS WEEK SINCE THE SYDNEY OLYMPICS. What is your one lasting memory of those games? Caro and Corrie reflect on their memories while working on the Olympic Games SPRING REDS WITH MYLES THOMSON www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney Ministry of Clouds Grenache Carignan 2024 Lodali Dolcetto 2024 BSF. BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. BOOK: Corrie’s book: The Bay of Noon by Shirley Hazzard SCREEN: Caro Screen: Hostage on Netflix FOOD: Caro’s Recipe: Fish Tacos from Recipe Tin Eats SIX QUICK QUESTIONS, for Red Energy: Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. FOR RED ENERGY Red Energy. Moving home? Stress less and make the move to Red Energy. Call 131 806. Caro to Corrie: Will Sussan Ley still be Liberal leader at Christmas Corrie to Caro: What major change are you thinking of making in your life Caro to Corrie: Of all the extraordinary and dramatic happenings in American politics right now, what is the one image that haunts you Corrie to Caro: What's your latest packing for travel tip? Caro to Corrie: To all those women fashionistas attending next Monday’s Brownlow Medal night, what’s your big tip Corrie to Caro: To everyone going to next Monday’s Brownlow Medal night, what’s your big tip
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QUICK LISTEN - Six Quick Questions (From Ep 369)
SIX QUICK QUESTIONS, for Red Energy: Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. Corrie to Caro: What is the real cautionary tale arising from the AFL’ board table infighting Caro to Anna: What weapon would you keep by your bed to thwart an intruder Anna to Corrie: What surprising fact did you learn about yourself the other day Corrie to Anna: What’s your best Spring cleaning tip Anna to Caro: What’s your best Spring cleaning tip Caro to Corrie: What’s your best Spring cleaning tip
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QUICK LISTEN - BSF (From Ep 369)
BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. The theme is ‘Spring’ BOOK: Caro’s book: Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim Anna’s book: The End of the Morning by Charmaine Clift Corrie’s book: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett SCREEN: Caro’s Screen: In and Out Anna’s Screen: The Thursday Murder Club (Netflix) Corrie’s Screen: 2 of the 5 screen versions of The Secret Garden (1993 and 2020 adaptations) FOOD: Caro’s Recipe: Baby Lamp Cutlets with Kipfler Potatoes Anna’s recipe: Roasted Asparagus with Almonds, Capers and Dill Serves four as a side 600g asparagus, woody ends trimmed (400g) 3 tbsp olive oil 30g unsalted butter 20g flaked almonds 30g baby capers (or regular), pat-dried on kitchen paper 10g dill, roughly chopped salt and black pepper I. Preheat the oven to 200°C fan. 2. Mix the asparagus with I tablespoon of oil, a generous pinch of salt and a good grind of pepper. Arrange on a large parchment-lined baking tray, spaced well apart, and roast for 8-12 minutes (timing will vary depending on the thickness of the stalks), until the asparagus is soft and starting to brown in places. Transfer to a large serving plate 1. Put the butter into a small saucepan and place on a medium high heat. Once melted, add the almonds and fry for I-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the almonds are golden-brown. Pour the almonds and butter evenly over the asparagus. 2. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the saucepan and place on a high heat. Once hot, add the capers and fry for I-2 minutes, stirring continuously, until they have opened up and become crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove the capers from the oil and sprinkle over the asparagus, along with the dill. Discard the oil and serve warm. Corrie’s Recipe: Jill Dupleix’s Lime Delicious
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Full Interview - Kate Halfpenny, author of Boogie Wonderland (From Ep 369)
Listen back to the raw, open and honest discussion we had with Kate Halfpenny during our live recording at the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron.
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Ep 369 - Live at Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
ON THIS EPISODE - Special guest, award-winning writer Kate Halfpenny - Anna from the Op Shop joins us - A spring themed BSF - Caro’s take on the evolving AFL Commission drama - Caro, Corrie and Anna’s best spring cleaning SPECIAL GUEST, Kate Halfpenny Author of Boogie Wonderland: A memoir about sea changes, marriage and riding the waves of married life Kate Halfpenny is an award-winning writer, editor and commentator for Who, Vogue, Marie Claire and ABC Radio. She is a columnist for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald. Her first book arrived on book shelves a few weeks ago….. BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. The theme is ‘Spring’ BOOK: Caro’s book: Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim Anna’s book: The End of the Morning by Charmaine Clift Corrie’s book: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett SCREEN: Caro’s Screen: In and Out Anna’s Screen: The Thursday Murder Club (Netflix) Corrie’s Screen: 2 of the 5 screen versions of The Secret Garden (1993 and 2020 adaptations) FOOD: Caro’s Recipe: Baby Lamp Cutlets with Kipfler Potatoes Anna’s recipe: Roasted Asparagus with Almonds, Capers and Dill Serves four as a side 600g asparagus, woody ends trimmed (400g) 3 tbsp olive oil 30g unsalted butter 20g flaked almonds 30g baby capers (or regular), pat-dried on kitchen paper 10g dill, roughly chopped salt and black pepper I. Preheat the oven to 200°C fan. 2. Mix the asparagus with I tablespoon of oil, a generous pinch of salt and a good grind of pepper. Arrange on a large parchment-lined baking tray, spaced well apart, and roast for 8-12 minutes (timing will vary depending on the thickness of the stalks), until the asparagus is soft and starting to brown in places. Transfer to a large serving plate 1. Put the butter into a small saucepan and place on a medium high heat. Once melted, add the almonds and fry for I-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the almonds are golden-brown. Pour the almonds and butter evenly over the asparagus. 2. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the saucepan and place on a high heat. Once hot, add the capers and fry for I-2 minutes, stirring continuously, until they have opened up and become crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove the capers from the oil and sprinkle over the asparagus, along with the dill. Discard the oil and serve warm. Corrie’s Recipe: Jill Dupleix’s Lime Delicious SIX QUICK QUESTIONS, for Red Energy: Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. Corrie to Caro: What is the real cautionary tale arising from the AFL’ board table infighting Caro to Anna: What weapon would you keep by your bed to thwart an intruder Anna to Corrie: What surprising fact did you learn about yourself the other day Corrie to Anna: What’s your best Spring cleaning tip Anna to Caro: What’s your best Spring cleaning tip Caro to Corrie: What’s your best Spring cleaning tip
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