Coffee not only has a rich and interesting taste, it has an equally diverse and fascinating history. Our guest this week Dominic Pellegrino knows that better than anyone.

Author of the new book 'Melbourne Coffee Roasters - A History,' Dominic was director of Mocopan Coffee, one of Australia’s founding coffee roasters, from 1982 to 1995. Dominic's own experiences in the industry combined with with his meticulously researched history and a love of coffee give him a unique perspective. From instant to pods, and plungers to the powdered Cafe Bar experience, we talk coffee in all its variations. 

And to finish, how about some pudding? Rice pudding to be precise. Are you in the yay or the nay camp?

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Coffee not only has a rich and interesting taste, it has an equally diverse and fascinating history. Our guest this week Dominic Pellegrino knows that better than anyone.
Author of the new book 'Melbourne Coffee Roasters - A History,' Dominic was director of Mocopan Coffee, one of Australia&rsquo;s founding coffee roasters, from 1982 to 1995. Dominic's own experiences in the industry combined with with his meticulously researched history and a love of coffee give him a unique perspective. From instant to pods, and plungers to the powdered Cafe Bar experience, we talk coffee in all its variations.&nbsp;
And to finish, how about some pudding? Rice pudding to be precise. Are you in the yay or the nay camp?
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/
Follow us on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/
Twitter &amp; Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes
Producer - Christopher Gates
&nbsp;&copy; 2026 Howdy Partners Media

On the Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson podcast, Sarah and co host Kevin Hillier chat to the stars of entertainment, sport, television and life about their food experiences in and out of the kitchen. Each with a fascinating and entertaining story to tell. 

On the Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson podcast, Sarah and co host Kevin Hillier chat to the stars of entertainment, sport, television and life about their food experiences in and out of the kitchen. Each with a fascinating and entertaining story to tell.&nbsp;

Food Bytes  with Sarah Patterson

Food is such a part of life. On the Food Bytes podcast, Sarah Patterson chats to the stars of TV, entertainment and sport about their love of food. Add a pinch of fun, a dollop of life experiences and you have Food Bytes.

Food is such a part of life. On the Food Bytes podcast, Sarah Patterson chats to the stars of TV, entertainment and sport about their love of food. Add a pinch of fun, a dollop of life experiences and you have Food Bytes.

Dominic Pellegrino 

Soon to be seen in series 3 of The Traitors on Channel 10, Alvin Quah is a well known face thanks to his two standout seasons on MasterChef.

Alvin gives us an insight into the machinations of The Traitors and some special memories of his MasterChef days as well. He is proudly Malaysian born and his insight to the best food from his homeland is brilliant. We also learn of Alvin's little-known skill that has absolutely nothing to do with cooking or television cameras, but one he shares with Sarah. 

When Kevin asked Sarah what the Food Poll for this week was going to be, 'She just smiled and gave him a Vegemite sandwich.' So keeping the show as bright as bright can be, we ask are you a happy little Vegemite sandwich eater or not?

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

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Soon to be seen in series 3 of The Traitors on Channel 10, Alvin Quah is a well known face thanks to his two standout seasons on MasterChef.
Alvin gives us an insight into the machinations of The Traitors and some special memories of his MasterChef days as well. He is proudly Malaysian born and his insight to the best food from his homeland is brilliant. We also learn of Alvin's little-known skill that has absolutely nothing to do with cooking or television cameras, but one he shares with Sarah.&nbsp;
When Kevin asked Sarah what the Food Poll for this week was going to be, 'She just smiled and gave him a Vegemite sandwich.' So keeping the show as bright as bright can be, we ask are you a happy little Vegemite sandwich eater or not?
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/
Follow us on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/
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Producer - Christopher Gates
&nbsp;&copy; 2026 Howdy Partners Media

Alvin Quah 

Allan Raskall could never be accused of being one of televisions beige presenters. Allan's unique style has been lighting up our television screens for more than 30 years. After decades on the road covering the hard news, Allan found his happy place rubbing shoulders with the stars and bringing their stories to life. Allan's mad for classic cars, tea and coffee, and shares with us a cooking tip that is an absolute bottler.       

It's a wintry blast for the weekly Food Poll. Can we tempt you with pea and ham soup? 

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

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Allan Raskall could never be accused of being one of televisions beige presenters. Allan's unique style has been lighting up our television screens for more than 30 years. After decades on the road covering the hard news, Allan found his happy place rubbing shoulders with the stars and bringing their stories to life. Allan's mad for classic cars, tea and coffee, and shares with us a cooking tip that is an absolute bottler.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
It's a wintry blast for the weekly Food Poll. Can we tempt you with pea and ham soup?&nbsp;
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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Producer - Christopher Gates
&nbsp;&copy; 2026 Howdy Partners Media

Allan Raskall 

Darren Crocker is a very busy man. He's about to coach the Australian women's AFLW team in its first-ever match against Ireland, he's soon to begin the AFLW season as head coach of the back-to-back winning Premiers North Melbourne and he's about to reveal whether his kitchen skills match his record breaking coaching skills in a most entertaining episode of Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson. 

In Darren's first ever food interview, he admits the barbecue is his happy cooking space. He recalls fond childhood memories of cleaning his plate each night and confesses to having a very, very sweet tooth. 

Darren is loving his role at North Melbourne and shares his thoughts on the women's game and how it is making him the coach he wants to be. We also take Darren back 30 years to his role in the Kangaroos' 1996 AFL premiership win.       

And to finish this episode we squeeze some sardines into a tin and pose the Food Poll question - tinned sardines: 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/

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Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/

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Darren Crocker is a very busy man. He's about to coach the Australian women's AFLW team in its first-ever match against Ireland, he's soon to begin the AFLW season as head coach of the back-to-back winning Premiers North Melbourne and he's about to reveal whether his kitchen skills match his record breaking coaching skills in a most entertaining episode of Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson.&nbsp;
In Darren's first ever food interview, he admits the barbecue is his happy cooking space. He recalls fond childhood memories of cleaning his plate each night and confesses to having a very, very sweet tooth.&nbsp;
Darren is loving his role at North Melbourne and shares his thoughts on the women's game and how it is making him the coach he wants to be. We also take Darren back 30 years to his role in the Kangaroos' 1996 AFL premiership win.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
And to finish this episode we squeeze some sardines into a tin and pose the Food Poll question - tinned sardines: Is it a yay or a nay?&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Presented by Sarah Patterson &amp; 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/
Follow us on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/
Twitter &amp; Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes
Producer - Steve Visscher
&nbsp;&copy; 2026 Howdy Partners Media

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