Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson

George Shevtsov is an acclaimed Australian television, film and theatre actor best known for roles like the History Man in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and as radio DJ Ken Sherry in Love Serenade. The latter is one of Sarah and Kevin's all-time favourite Aussie films and it is a treat to chat to George about this classic movie on its 30th anniversary.
The Ken Sherry character has been variously described as a brooding, self centured, yet charismatic big city radio announcer who somehow finds himself working on a little station in a Victorian country town. The classic 'big fish, little pond' scenario. George shares his memories of the film he describes as an Australian masterpiece - and a whole lot more.
The star of the Food Poll this episode are those salty little critters we know as capers. Which side of the fence do you sit on? Is it a yay or a nay?
Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier
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Daniel Motlop was a very exciting footballer to watch during his playing days for North Melbourne and Port Adelaide, where he clocked up 130 AFL games. Post footy, Daniel has found a new calling and, through his businesses, is combining native ingredients, indigenous skills, cultural knowledge and traditional methods with modern eco-friendly technology to produce some amazing food and beverage products for us to enjoy.
Daniel takes us inside the development of products like his Green Ant Gin and the benefits his venture is bringing to traditional communities. Plus, we find out about his cooking skills and reminisce about his AFL days.
The Food Poll is timely, tasty and testing. As we prepare for those cold wintry nights, would you go the vegie curry or the curried snags?
To discover more about Daniel Motlop's Seven Seasons visit www.seven-seasons.com.au.
Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier
Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/
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Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/
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Australian netballer Sophie Garbin is one of the elite players in the world game, but as the designated BQ (Baking Queen) of the Melbourne Vixens, her responsibilities go way beyond her GA (Goal Attack) duties on court.
Sophie gives us the lowdown on the sweet treats that fire up the reigning national netball champions and we discover some fascinating insights into the Australian Diamonds' dining habits on the road. Plus, there's a shock revelation about the team's coffee culture.
The squeeze is on for the Food Poll again this week as we ask whether you are a yay or nay for the much-undervalued balsamic vinergar glaze.
Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier
Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/
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Melanie Lionello has just released a beautiful and very practical book called 'Easy Italian Dinners from My Little Kitchen' (Murdoch Books) and we are delighted to have her on the show to talk about the 101 recipes between the covers. We explore Melanie's wonderful Italian family traditions which introduced her to a lifetime passion for quick, cheap, easy, healthy and delicious meals.
We indulge in some sweet treats, a hearty winter pasta and a kitchen tip or two.
Our weekly Food Poll is a blast from the past. Remember Cottee's Ice Magic? But in 2026 are you a yay or a nay?
Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier
Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/
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Toby Schmitz is an actor, playwright, director, novelist and Food Bytes guest extraordinaire. Currently playing to packed houses across Australia in the production Art with Richard Roxburgh and Damon Herriman, Toby took time out from the Melbourne season to chat about his love of the theatre and his many very successful film and television roles, including the smash hit Boy Swallows Universe and his surprising pirate voice for the series Black Sails.
We discover his late night post-show wind down and the sweet treat that is his very guilty pleasure. For someone who isn't a kitchen whiz, Toby has some outstanding tips to share and a food combo that might surprise and delight.
The Food Poll highlights the legume everyone is talking about - chickpeas. Are you a yay or a nay?
Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier
Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/
Catch us also on:
Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/
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Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes
Post-production by Chris Gates
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