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

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 &ndash; especially those in media &ndash; and Jane&rsquo;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.&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
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Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts
&copy; 2025

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.

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It is our pleasure and privilege to have one of the greatest cricketers of all time on the first proper episode for 2026, and 'proper' is the correct term, as our guest is Lord Ian Botham of Ravensworth in the County of North Yorkshire, OBE. But he happily answers to 'Beefy.'

A passionate winemaker, we discover more about his range of Sir Ian Botham Wines and how hands-on he is in every facet of the business.

Naturally, cricket did come up and Beefy shared some strong opinions about the game and the modern players, as well as a scary encounter with our own Mervyn Gregory Hughes in the NT. That isn't the most frightening revelation, though, as his Lordship details his love affair with the Collingwood Football Club.    

It's a pub grub Food Poll to kick off 2026. What is your favourite pub meal ... steak, burger parma or fish and chips? 

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/

Follow us on Facebook...
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Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes

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© 2026

It is our pleasure and privilege to have one of the greatest cricketers of all time on the first proper episode for 2026, and 'proper' is the correct term, as our guest is Lord Ian Botham of Ravensworth in the County of North Yorkshire, OBE. But he happily answers to 'Beefy.'
A passionate winemaker, we discover more about his range of Sir Ian Botham Wines and how hands-on he is in every facet of the business.
Naturally, cricket did come up and Beefy shared some strong opinions about the game and the modern players, as well as a scary encounter with our own Mervyn Gregory Hughes in the NT. That isn't the most frightening revelation, though, as his Lordship details his love affair with the Collingwood Football Club.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
It's a pub grub Food Poll to kick off 2026. What is your favourite pub meal ... steak, burger parma or fish and chips?&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
Post-production by Chris Gates&nbsp;
for
Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts
&copy; 2026

Lord Ian Botham OBE 

As we sharpen our Ginsus in preparation for a slashing start to the new year, here we take a brief moment to reflect on some of the incredible people who joined us in 2025. 

International television icon Alison Arngrim shared stories of the role that changed her life - playing Nellie Oleson on Little House on the Prairie. She also served us up a very special scrambled egg tip.

Steph de Sousa told us about her MasterChef experiences and how keeping the kitchen as a happy, simple and fun place isn't that hard. What a revelation she was. 

Despite not getting the accolades he thinks he deserves for his kitchen prowess, former Australian cricketer Simon O'Donnell regailed us with his thoughts on the mighty Brussels sprout and what might have been in his sucessful acting career. 

And the final words for 2025 involve Sooshi Mango, meat pies, tinned spaghetti and Hawaiian pizza. What could go wrong?    

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/

Follow us on Facebook...
https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/

Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes

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© 2026

As we sharpen our Ginsus in preparation for a slashing start to the new year, here we take a brief moment to reflect on some of the incredible people who joined us in 2025.&nbsp;
International television icon Alison Arngrim shared stories of the role that changed her life - playing Nellie Oleson on Little House on the Prairie. She also served us up a very special scrambled egg tip.
Steph de Sousa told us about her MasterChef experiences and how keeping the kitchen as a happy, simple and fun place isn't that hard. What a revelation she was.&nbsp;
Despite not getting the accolades he thinks he deserves for his kitchen prowess, former Australian cricketer Simon O'Donnell regailed us with his thoughts on the mighty Brussels sprout and what might have been in his sucessful acting career.&nbsp;
And the final words for 2025 involve Sooshi Mango, meat pies, tinned spaghetti and Hawaiian pizza. What could go wrong?&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
Post-production by Chris Gates&nbsp;
for
Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts
&copy; 2026

Best of 2025 Volume Two

As the curtain closes on 2025, a chance to revisit some of the fabulous people we have had on the show this year - and it's a goody bag of guests to delight.

International celeb chef Curtis Stone fondly remembers his early days in the kitchen and its special family connection. Dr.Joanna McMillan blue ticked all the great guest boxes, bonding with Sarah over a can of mackerel and talking protein and questionable food diaries. The irrepressible Craig Bennett shared some hilarious moments from his adventures as a globetrotting entertainment reporter.   

Dessert maestro Adriano Zumbo pops in with a surprising kitchen tip - and don't miss multi-media star Virginia Trioli's coffee confession.

The Food Poll will return in 2026 and your suggestions are welcome via our social media platforms. Happy New Year. Have fun and stay safe.             

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/

Follow us on Facebook...
https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/

Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes

Post-production by Chris Gates 

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Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts

© 2025

As the curtain closes on 2025, a chance to revisit some of the fabulous people we have had on the show this year - and it's a goody bag of guests to delight.
International celeb chef Curtis Stone fondly remembers his early days in the kitchen and its special family connection. Dr.Joanna McMillan blue ticked all the great guest boxes, bonding with Sarah over a can of mackerel and talking protein and questionable food diaries. The irrepressible Craig Bennett shared some hilarious moments from his adventures as a globetrotting entertainment reporter.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Dessert maestro Adriano Zumbo pops in with a surprising kitchen tip - and don't miss multi-media star Virginia Trioli's coffee confession.
The Food Poll will return in 2026 and your suggestions are welcome via our social media platforms. Happy New Year. Have fun and stay safe.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &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
Post-production by Chris Gates&nbsp;
for
Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts
&copy; 2025

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