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Indigenous artist Mitch Tambo is our wonderful, engaging guest on the Food Bytes podcast his week, a man who’s captured the attention of the world with his ability to blend traditional Aboriginal sounds and language with contemporary beats and production. We talk to Mitch about everything from the strict (and we mean strict!) carnivore diet he’s been following to his newest single … and the pure joy of performing his First Nations version of You’re The Voice to a packed out stadium. And we’re pitting pasta against pasta in the Friday Food Poll this week – carbonara, or spag bol? -- 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 Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ 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 Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a wonderful treat it is to have former Australian Idol winner Damien Leith as our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. From the adventures of breakfast radio to going back on tour, Damien takes us through his amazing journey since the Idol days, and talks about the joy of reconnecting with fans, post-pandemic. Damien’s a bit of a whiz in the kitchen and does much of the cooking at home, but (shock, horror!) we learn he’s not a fan of cheese! And we’ve got the sweet route again in the Friday Food Poll. What’s your view on tiramisu? -- 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 Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ 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 Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a treat it is to have acclaimed Australian actress Heather Mitchell as our guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Heather – who’s recently written a memoir titled Everything and Nothing – is a familiar presence on our screens, having appeared in dozens of roles across TV, film and theatre. From growing up in paradise to recent health challenges, Heather chats openly and honestly about life, love … and food! And this week’s Friday Food Poll showcases a traditional Aussie favourite … are you a fan of Vegemite on 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 Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ 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 Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3-time AFL premiership player Cameron Mooney joins us for a wonderful chat on the Food Bytes podcast this week. From household chores to heartbreaking moments in his footy career - not to mention his habit of eating 24 lamb cutlets before a game - we reminisce with Cam about his life’s journey so far. And it’s dumpling versus dumpling in this week’s Friday Food Poll … potsticker, or the golden syrup 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 Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ 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 Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the new season of MasterChef Australia about to land on our TV screens, it’s our great pleasure to have Melissa Leong join us on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Refreshingly down to earth and loads of fun, Melissa gives us the inside scoop on everything from long days on set as a MasterChef judge to public scrutiny and being recognised while buying toilet paper at the supermarket checkout. It’s yet another battle of the bikkies in our Friday Food Poll. This time we put the Scotch Finger up against the Teddy Bear … all chocolate coated, of course! -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ AND Saturday mornings on The Buzzz - Melbourne's Home of Classic Hits - https://thebuzzz.com.au Subscribe in iTunes!https://apple.co/2M43hOS Find us on Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/2PPAoEB Prefer iHeart Radio?https://ihr.fm/2LqCbQ2 Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australian Diamonds netballer Susan Meaney joins us on the Food Bytes podcast this week, and it’s an absolute treat. We discover Susan’s penchant for white chocolate and her incredible knowledge when it comes to the hallowed golden arches – and why she knows where just about every McDonald’s store on the map is located! From feeding hungry kids to the future of Aussie netball, we cover it all this week. While it’s avo up against avo in this week’s Friday Food Poll … which one will win? The Hass? Or the Shepard? -- 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 Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ 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 Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She’s been a familiar presence on our TV screens for decades. Now, legendary news presenter Sandra Sully joins us on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Sandra shares with us everything from her ‘meat and three veg’ childhood days in Brisbane to her accidental foray into what has become a celebrated media career. This week’s Friday Food Poll is a tussle of two circular, fried-up favourites, as we put pineapple fritters up against onion rings -- 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 Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ 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 Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirsten Tibballs is the Chocolate Queen, and she’s our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. As one of Australia’s most celebrated pastry chefs and chocolatiers, Kirsten certainly knows her stuff. In the run up to Easter, Kirsten chats to us about the joys of pairing cheese and chocolate. Plus, we cover everything from her MasterChef appearances to great childhood baking disasters! And in keeping with the sweet theme – we have another battle of the bikkies in the Friday Food Poll: Monte Carlos … or Yoyos? -- 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 Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ 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 Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re delighted to have Georgie Tunny from Network 10’s The Project as our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Georgie offers a fresh and funny perspective on food, love and life, from her hankering for Coles BBQ chooks to white knuckle chairlift adventures and the wedding proposal that involved meat pies. And it’s a date! Or is it? That’s the focus of our Friday Food Poll this week -- 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 Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ 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 Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radio host, writer, aviation buff … incredible cook! Tony Moclair is a man of many talents, as you’ll find out on the latest Food Bytes podcast this week. Tony shares with us his wonderful memories of growing up as one of eight children, dinner time capers and his mum’s legendary cooking. We cover everything, from hosting 3AW’s Australia Overnight to taking on the commentary duties at the Australian International Airshow … oh, and his flair for baking stupendous carrot cakes! While Chow Mein takes centre stage in this week’s 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 Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ 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 Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olympian, four time world champion, aerobics queen – Sue Stanley is one of the most energetic and happiest humans on the planet, and she’s our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. As a leading health and wellbeing expert, Sue is passionate about empowering women. We cover everything from diet and body image to guilty pleasures! And the Food Poll this week takes a savoury twist. Are you a fan of sauerkraut? -- 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 Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ 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 Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the globetrotting days of Sixty Minutes to The Midday Show and beyond, it truly is a privilege to have Australian TV legend Ray Martin as our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. When it comes to his kitchen capabilities, let’s just say Ray makes a very good dish wiper! Ray gives us a rare insight into his life growing up, shares some wonderful stories about outback characters and journalistic adventures, discusses the state of TV today … and tells us why he’ll never retire. It's a fascinating episode you won’t want to miss. In the Friday Food Poll, we’ve got our jam rolls and jelly at the ready: Are you a fan of trifle? -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - aceradio.com.au Catch us also on: The Buzzz - Melbourne's Home of Classic Hits - thebuzzz.com.au Radio Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - radiobayside.com Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - www.2dd.online Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stand up comic and TV favourite Wil Anderson is our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Wil - who’s in Adelaide for the Fringe Festival - is full of beans as he chats to us about life growing up on a dairy farm, his passion for stand up comedy, breakfast radio and the challenges of living with chronic pain. It’s a fascinating insight into what makes Wil tick. And this week’s Friday Food Poll is a clash of the retro favourites, with devilled eggs up against devils on horseback! -- 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 Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ 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 Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie tennis great Alicia Molik is our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Alicia – as you’ll find – is a whiz in the kitchen and is all about feeding her family healthy, sustaining meals. We also chat to Alicia about life as an elite athlete, travelling the world on the international tennis circuit, overcoming adversity, inclusiveness in sport, great coffee, Italian food … and her favourite little Melbourne eatery! Tim Tams are the order of the day in the Friday Food Poll … how do you prefer yours? -- 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 Bayside - 89.0FM - The Soundtrack of Our Lives - https://www.radiobayside.com/ 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 Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Libbi Gorr is a straight talker who’s known for her bold conversations, and she’s our wonderful guest this week on the Food Bytes podcast. We cover the lot: Her pioneering TV alter-ego Elle McFeast, body image, guilty pleasures … and her new project Bold Conversations at the Malthouse Outdoor Stage. It’s a sometimes serious, sometimes hilarious take on life. If you’ve got a hard-earned thirst, you’ll love this week’s Friday Food Poll topic … are you a fan of VB? -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Subscribe in iTunes!https://apple.co/2M43hOS Find us on Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/2PPAoEB Prefer iHeart Radio?https://ihr.fm/2LqCbQ2 Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor, singer, host and celebrant, Tottie Goldsmith is loads of fun and we are delighted to welcome her as our guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. On the day we spoke to Tottie, she’d accidentally created what could well become an Australian culinary staple: the porridge pancake. We chat about everything from life in the Aussie ‘jungle’ to the global outpouring of love for her late Aunty - Olivia Newton John. And we’ve gone the sweet route again this week in the Friday Food Poll. Are you a fan of baklava? Tottie photo thanks to  @katearnott  -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Subscribe in iTunes!https://apple.co/2M43hOS Find us on Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/2PPAoEB Prefer iHeart Radio?https://ihr.fm/2LqCbQ2 Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re delighted to have Ed Halmagyi join us on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Better known as Fast Ed from Channel 7’s Better Homes and Gardens, Ed regales us with some wonderful yarns, from working as a kitchen hand at 15 to his TV adventures, his passion for photography and the perils of beekeeping! Ed also tells us how to make the perfect poached eggs – and his method might surprise you. We’ve got a battle of desserts in the Friday Food Poll this week, putting crème brulee up against sticky date pud -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Subscribe in iTunes!https://apple.co/2M43hOS Find us on Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/2PPAoEB Prefer iHeart Radio?https://ihr.fm/2LqCbQ2 Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Food Bytes podcast is off to the Big Bash, with Melbourne Stars all-rounder Hilton Cartwright our special guest this week. We chat to Hilton about life, sport and everything in between, including his paella-making ability, cricket’s serious coffee culture and how he got his name! This week’s Friday Food Poll puts pea and ham soup in the spotlight. Is it a yay or a nay? -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Subscribe in iTunes!https://apple.co/2M43hOS Find us on Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/2PPAoEB Prefer iHeart Radio?https://ihr.fm/2LqCbQ2 Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s Lambassador - Sam Kekovich – is our very special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week.  Sam’s love of lamb, the new Australian Lamb ad, Sunday roasts, potato perfection, his footy days, cannoli capers, his friendship with Donald Trump … you name it, we cover it, and we guarantee it’s an absolute cracker of an episode. One of our most hilarious yet.   Mussels are front and centre in our Friday Food Poll – is it a yay or a nay? -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Subscribe in iTunes!https://apple.co/2M43hOS Find us on Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/2PPAoEB Prefer iHeart Radio?https://ihr.fm/2LqCbQ2 Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Musician, artist – and founding member of the legendary Aussie band Mental As Anything – Reg Mombassa is our special guest for the first Food Bytes podcast of 2023. Reg spends a LOT of time in the kitchen, but as you’ll learn – it’s not necessarily for cooking. We discover how the late Greedy Smith got his nickname, and learn more about Reg’s connection to the iconic Aussie clothing brand Mambo. It’s a salty, somewhat hairy start to the Friday Food Poll – with Caeser salad front and centre this week -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Subscribe in iTunes!https://apple.co/2M43hOS Find us on Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/2PPAoEB Prefer iHeart Radio?https://ihr.fm/2LqCbQ2 Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.