Australian cricket royalty, raconteur, ice cream lover and passionate fisherman: We catch up with the great Merv Hughes in this week’s ep of the Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson podcast.

In his second appearance with us on the show, Merv regales us with nostalgic tales from his cricketing days, tells us why he’s now loving life in the commentary box … and why the greatest fishing trips don’t necessarily require you to catch any fish!

Merv also offers some handy advice on how to properly prepare and cook your catch of the day.

Our Food Poll this week centres on a traditional Aussie favourite: Do you prefer your lamingtons with jam, or au naturale?

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

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She’s hosted The Footy Show, co-hosted Australian Ninja Warrior and presented on Weekend Today. Now, Rebecca Maddern is loving life as Seven News Melbourne’s chief sports presenter.

Bec – who’s also a busy mum and die-hard Geelong footy fan - returns as our special guest on the Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson podcast this week.

It’s a hilarious and candid chat, full of laughter, covering everything from keyboard warriors to fully-loaded nachos. You won’t want to miss this one.

In our Food Poll this week, we ask: How do you like your eggs? Sunny side up, or flipped over?

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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We know and love her for her role as Madge Bishop on the long-running Australian TV series Neighbours and this week, we’re delighted to welcome Anne Charleston to the Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson podcast.

As well as sharing what she gets up to in the kitchen, Anne regales us with some wonderful tales about her work across theatre and television over the decades, both here and in the UK, where she loves performing on the panto circuit.

Anne also offers us a fascinating glimpse into her modelling days!

Our Friday Food Poll is a battle of the summer desserts. Do you prefer tiramisu or a good old-fashioned pav?

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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