Episodes
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ON TODAY'S SHOW:
Caro's new career path at Channel 7
Caro tells us all about the move and why she has made the decision to work with Channel 7
What is the premise of the show, how Caro made the decision and who she discussed it with
We recognise International Women's Day
If you have feedback and questions - please email us at [email protected]
Caro’s new career
The new Ch 7 show
Premise
What it’s like to take on a new career move at a time when many contemporaries are retiring
Is it harder or easier for women to take on a new role at our age
THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson.
This week: In honour of International Women's Day March 8: Women winemakers
**Please Note** - No BSF This week - it will return for ep 347.
SIX QUICK QUESTIONS
Corrie to Caro: What’s your biggest political football fear this year
Caro to Corrie: Which speech brought you to tears
Corrie to Caro: What perfect walk did you finally undergo this week
Caro to Corrie: March 1 was the 50th anniversary of which event
Corrie to Caro: Not that it’s a competition but…what is one thing that Melbourne clearly out-trumps Melbourne in
Caro to Corrie: What emoji would you like to introduce to your IPhone -
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Corrie to Caro: Should the Government avoid Passover when scheduling the Federal election
Caro to Corrie: Which podcast made you stop in your tracks this week
Corrie to Caro: Why did Roberta Flack resonate with you as a kid
Caro to Corrie: What’s your favorite Roberta Flack song
Corrie to Caro: What launch party this week are you moving heaven and earth to attend
Caro to Corrie: Whose birthdays will be not be celebrating this year -
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This week: Adelaide wines
Adelaide Hills
The Other Wine Co Pinot Gris 2024 $29
Murdoch Hills Adelaide Hills Syrah 2021 $32
The Hills Apple and Pear Cider - $6
Women in Wine
Little Frances 11th House Red Cabernet 2021 - $30
Vasse Felix Premier Chardonnay 2023 $46
Francesco Rinaldi Dolcetto d'Alba Roussot 2023 $45 -
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BOOK: Caro reviews The Cookbook Collector by Allegra Goodman
SCREEN: The Newsreader on ABC iView
FOOD: Corrie has a recipe: Pappardelle with almonds from Pranzo cookbook by Guy Mirabella
6 garlic cloves, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
155 g (5½ oz/1 cup) roasted almonds, chopped, plus extra to serve
2 good handfuls of flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, chopped
90 g (3 oz) pecorino, freshly grated, plus extra to serve
100 ml (3½ fl oz/½ cup) extra-virgin olive oil
Semolina and water dough (page 34), cut into four portions semolina flour, for dusting juice of 1 lemon freshly ground black pepper enough for 1-6
Combine the garlic, salt, almonds and parsley in a food processor and pulse until a course texture is reached. Stir in the pecorino, then the oil. Set aside.
To make the pappardelle, take one portion of the dough and roll it out onto a floured bench.
Use your hands to gently flatten the dough into an oval disk. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out as thin as you can. Dust with semolina flour. Using a pizza wheel cutter, cut the dough into 1.5-2 cm (½-¾ in) wide ribbons and dust with semolina flour again. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil, add salt and cook the pappardelle. They will start to float to the top like gnocchi - let them float for about 1 minute, then drain, reserving 125 ml (4 fl oz/½ cup) of the pasta water. Put the cooked pappardelle back into the pan with the reserved pasta water. Stir the almond mixture, lemon juice and plenty of pepper through the pappardelle, then allow it to rest for a few minutes.
Serve in warm bowls with the extra chopped almonds and pecorino on top. -
ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW:
The sad and tragic passing of Edward Millear – and how it was reported
Adelaide wines with Myles Thomson
We reflect on Roberta Flack’s work
A great podcast recommendation from Corrie
Item 1: The coverage of death – and how the media should handle unexpected, sudden, dramatic tragedy
Edward Millear, 17, died after collapsing while training on a stationary rower at Melbourne Grammar’s boat shed by the Yarra on Tuesday afternoon.
- Melbourne Grammar rower Edward Millear’s collapse last Tuesday
- What made us feel uncomfortable about the weekend follow-up
- How would we have run the weekend story https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/training-at-insane-levels-inside-the-brutal-elite-world-of-private-school-rowing-20250221-p5ldz7.html
- Intrusions and death stories we have covered, and the difficulties of reporting
THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson. Search Prince Wine Store dot com dot au
This week: Adelaide wines
Adelaide Hills
The Other Wine Co Pinot Gris 2024 $29
Murdoch Hills Adelaide Hills Syrah 2021 $32
The Hills Apple and Pear Cider - $6
Women in Wine
Little Frances 11th House Red Cabernet 2021 - $30
Vasse Felix Premier Chardonnay 2023 $46
Francesco Rinaldi Dolcetto d'Alba Roussot 2023 $45
BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy.
BOOK: Caro reviews The Cookbook Collector by Allegra Goodman
SCREEN: The Newsreader on ABC iView
FOOD: Corrie has a recipe: Pappardelle with almonds from Pranzo cookbook by Guy Mirabella
6 garlic cloves, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
155 g (5½ oz/1 cup) roasted almonds, chopped, plus extra to serve
2 good handfuls of flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, chopped
90 g (3 oz) pecorino, freshly grated, plus extra to serve
100 ml (3½ fl oz/½ cup) extra-virgin olive oil
Semolina and water dough (page 34), cut into four portions semolina flour, for dusting juice of 1 lemon freshly ground black pepper enough for 1-6
Combine the garlic, salt, almonds and parsley in a food processor and pulse until a course texture is reached. Stir in the pecorino, then the oil. Set aside.
To make the pappardelle, take one portion of the dough and roll it out onto a floured bench.
Use your hands to gently flatten the dough into an oval disk. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out as thin as you can. Dust with semolina flour. Using a pizza wheel cutter, cut the dough into 1.5-2 cm (½-¾ in) wide ribbons and dust with semolina flour again. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil, add salt and cook the pappardelle. They will start to float to the top like gnocchi - let them float for about 1 minute, then drain, reserving 125 ml (4 fl oz/½ cup) of the pasta water. Put the cooked pappardelle back into the pan with the reserved pasta water. Stir the almond mixture, lemon juice and plenty of pepper through the pappardelle, then allow it to rest for a few minutes.
Serve in warm bowls with the extra chopped almonds and pecorino on top.
SIX QUICK QUESTIONS, FOR RED ENERGY. 100% Australian owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy
Corrie to Caro: Should the Government avoid Passover when scheduling the Federal election
Caro to Corrie: Which podcast made you stop in your tracks this week
Corrie to Caro: Why did Roberta Flack resonate with you as a kid
Caro to Corrie: What’s your favorite Roberta Flack song
Corrie to Caro: What launch party this week are you moving heaven and earth to attend
Caro to Corrie: Whose birthdays will be not be celebrating this year -
Caro and Corrie ask each other 6 quick questions to wrap up episode 344.
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Book, Screen and Food - from Episode 344.
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This week Myles discusses Summer Reds, thanks to the Prince Wine Store.
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Caro and Corrie discuss another mdoern dilemma this week - what are the acceptable parameters for re-partnering after your partner has passed?
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ON THIS EPISODE:
- The AFL Indigenous All-Stars match
- Corrie’s tips for hitting the dance floor
- Corrie reviews a gripping, moving book by Geraldine Brooks
- Can you fold a fitted sheet?
- How cold can you drink Pinot Noir?
If you have feedback, questions and ideas - email us at [email protected]
Item 1: The AFL’s Indigenous All-Stars Match
- The importance of the revival
- Who’s behind it and why
- Reason for dwindling numbers of indigenous players
- Is the AFL a safe place for First Nations footballers
Item 2: What song makes you dance? Moggs’ Stones choice – totally unexpected.
- What are ours and why
- Best dance night you’ve had in recent times
- Tips for Over 55 Dancing Queens
Item 3:
THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson. Search Prince Wine Store dot com dot au
This week: Summer reds
Alto Alto Rosso
Envinate Benje Tinto
Benanti Etna Rosso
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BOOK:
Corrie reviews Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks
SCREEN:
Corrie reviews Rivals on Disney
FOOD
Caro has a recipe: Quince Cake
SIX QUICK QUESTIONS – for RED ENERGY - Choose Australian owned and manage your energy anytime, anywhere with the Red Energy mobile app.
Corrie to Caro: Did the BAFTAS get it right with their choice for Best Picture
Caro to Corrie: What was your BAFTA highlight
Corrie to Caro: What is the least-understood rule in the AFL
Caro to Corrie: What is your Washington Bad News Story # 284
Corrie to Caro: What review irritated you this week
Caro to Corrie: Complete this sentence: “If there was just one domestic chore I wish I could conquer it would be ….” -
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BOOK:
Caro reviews Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
SCREEN:
Caro reviews Prime Target on Apple TV
FOOD
Corrie has a recipe: Raspberry and Lemon Mascarpone Cake from Delicious Magazine -
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BOOK:
Caro reviews Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
SCREEN:
Caro reviews Prime Target on Apple TV
FOOD
Corrie has a recipe: Raspberry and Lemon Mascarpone Cake from Delicious Magazine
Ingredients (14)
130g unsalted butter, softened, chopped
130g caster sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup (150g) self-raising flour
80g plain flour
1/4 cup (60ml) milk
165g mascarpone
2 tbs lemon juice
165g frozen raspberries
Fresh raspberries, to decorate, plus 8 extra fresh raspberries, for frosting
Frosting
1 cup (250g) mascarpone
1/3 cup (40g) icing sugar, sifted
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
Method
1.Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease base and sides of a 24cm x 13cm x 6.5cm-deep loaf pan and line pan with baking paper.
2.In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and caster sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Sift flours together and set 2 tbs flour mixture aside in a separate bowl.
3.Fold milk, mascarpone, lemon juice and remaining flour mixture into vanilla mixture in two batches. Toss frozen raspberries with reserved 2 tbs flour mixture and quickly fold two-thirds through batter (do not over-mix or the berries will bleed). Spread into loaf pan and scatter remaining coated berries on top. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in centre comes out clean. Stand in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack and set aside to cool completely.
4.For the frosting, whisk all ingredients in a large bowl until combined. Crush the 8 extra fresh raspberries in a small bowl with a fork and add three-quarters of crushed raspberries to frosting for a pink swirl.
5.Spread frosting over loaf, drizzle with remaining crushed raspberries and top with fresh raspberries to serve. -
SIX QUICK QUESTIONS
Caro to Corrie: St Valentine’s Day this week. What’s your favourite romance movie
Corrie to Caro: The Superbowl half-time show: thoughts?
Caro to Corrie: St Valentine’s Day this week. Who is your favourite romance writer
Corrie to Caro: What has been your drink of the month
Caro to Corrie: What’s your new year’s resolution – and how’s it going
Corrie to Caro: Of all the little things that get broken in your life what is the most annoying -
This week's modern dilemma is related to a common theme we can all relate to - regifting!
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ON THIS EPISODE
Succession planning – their history in the AFL and how will the Ken Hinkley handover play out
The reputational damage for Sam Kerr
Summer Rieslings with Myles Thomson
Favourite romance movies for Valentine’s Day
A big shoutout for Working Dog productions
Send us your questions and suggestions: [email protected]
Item 1: Luggagegate. Or, Life Is Just A Series of Coincidences
Item 2: Why Succession Planning Matters (and if you don’t you’re not doing the best thing by your business)
- Caro reports on Ken Hinkley
Item 3: Sam Kerr and reputational damage
THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson. Search Prince Wine Store dot com dot au
This week: Summer Rieslings
Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling 2023
Schmolzer and Brown Obstgarten K Riesling 2022
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BOOK:
Caro reviews Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
SCREEN:
Caro reviews Prime Target on Apple TV
FOOD
Corrie has a recipe: Raspberry and Lemon Mascarpone Cake from Delicious Magazine
Ingredients (14)
130g unsalted butter, softened, chopped
130g caster sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup (150g) self-raising flour
80g plain flour
1/4 cup (60ml) milk
165g mascarpone
2 tbs lemon juice
165g frozen raspberries
Fresh raspberries, to decorate, plus 8 extra fresh raspberries, for frosting
Frosting
1 cup (250g) mascarpone
1/3 cup (40g) icing sugar, sifted
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
Method
1.Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease base and sides of a 24cm x 13cm x 6.5cm-deep loaf pan and line pan with baking paper.
2.In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and caster sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Sift flours together and set 2 tbs flour mixture aside in a separate bowl.
3.Fold milk, mascarpone, lemon juice and remaining flour mixture into vanilla mixture in two batches. Toss frozen raspberries with reserved 2 tbs flour mixture and quickly fold two-thirds through batter (do not over-mix or the berries will bleed). Spread into loaf pan and scatter remaining coated berries on top. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in centre comes out clean. Stand in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack and set aside to cool completely.
4.For the frosting, whisk all ingredients in a large bowl until combined. Crush the 8 extra fresh raspberries in a small bowl with a fork and add three-quarters of crushed raspberries to frosting for a pink swirl.
5.Spread frosting over loaf, drizzle with remaining crushed raspberries and top with fresh raspberries to serve.
SIX QUICK QUESTIONS
Caro to Corrie: St Valentine’s Day this week. What’s your favourite romance movie
Corrie to Caro: The Superbowl half-time show: thoughts?
Caro to Corrie: St Valentine’s Day this week. Who is your favourite romance writer
Corrie to Caro: What has been your drink of the month
Caro to Corrie: What’s your new year’s resolution – and how’s it going
Corrie to Caro: Of all the little things that get broken in your life what is the most annoying -
Corrie to Caro: Describe your attraction to Marianne Faithful
Caro to Corrie: What was your cultural highlight last week
Corrie to Caro: How do you feel about eating at a Guy Grossi restaurant
Caro to Corrie: What’s the most annoying room in your house
Corrie to Caro: What did you do on the weekend that you haven’t done in years
Caro to Corrie: What article last week had you in fits -
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This week: Vermouth as a perfect Summer drink
Cocchie Americano - https://princewinestore.com.au/cocchi-vermouth-di-torino-750ml.html
Tenuta Aglaea Vermouth Bianco - https://princewinestore.com.au/tenuta-aglaea-vermouth-bianco.html -
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BOOK:
Corrie reviews 2024 Booker shortlisted novel Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner
SCREEN:
Caro reviews The Brutalist (general release)
FOOD
Caro’s recipe is Clem’s Prawn Rolls -
Caro and Corrie discuss the way we deal with not drinking - especially in social events.
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ON THIS EPISODE
- The DEI Policy & Australia’s dangerous move toward Trumpy exclusion policies
- The Cocktail Cabinet – Vermouth as a perfect Summer drink
- The passing of Marrianne Faithful
- Caro’s wonderful & nostalgic experience this week
- Toga parties at retirement villages!?
Item 1: DEI politics: Australia’s dangerous move toward Trumpy exclusion policies
- What is DEI policy
- What have been the benefits to govt and private sectors
- Background and update on what’s currently happening in US
- The Washington air crash tragedy
- Our own examples of when we’ve seen how DEI improves a culture, a workplace, our society
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jan/31/peter-dutton-push-to-axe-dei-public-service-positions-compared-to-donald-trump
THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson. Search Prince Wine Store dot com dot au
This week: Vermouth as a perfect Summer drink
Cocchie Americano - https://princewinestore.com.au/cocchi-vermouth-di-torino-750ml.html
Tenuta Aglaea Vermouth Bianco - https://princewinestore.com.au/tenuta-aglaea-vermouth-bianco.html
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BOOK:
Corrie reviews 2024 Booker shortlisted novel Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner
SCREEN:
Caro reviews The Brutalist (general release)
FOOD
Caro’s recipe is Clem’s Prawn Rolls
SIX QUICK QUESTIONS
Corrie to Caro: Describe your attraction to Marianne Faithful
Caro to Corrie: What was your cultural highlight last week
Corrie to Caro: How do you feel about eating at a Guy Grossi restaurant
Caro to Corrie: What’s the most annoying room in your house
Corrie to Caro: What did you do on the weekend that you haven’t done in years
Caro to Corrie: What article last week had you in fits - Show more
