COCKTAIL CABINET – PrinceWineStore.com.au – Bringing Melburnians, the greatest wine in the world. Myles from Prince Wine Store gives us some great ideas for what we can have to drink for the start of the footy season. Beer: Kaiju Cerveza Crisp Lager White wine: Deep Woods Estate Sauvignon Blanc Red wine: Handpicked Regional Selection Mclaren Vale Shiraz Use promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POWERED BY RED ENERGY – Red Energy for 100% Australian electricity and gas. Powered by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to Aussie owned Red Energy today. AND SEN Talk is a new way you can talk to us! Listen to Don’t Shoot The Messenger on the SEN app and push the ‘Talk’ button on the top right of the screen to leave a voice message – it can be a comment, a question, anything! Caro talks about her recent trip to Sydney and her art experiences, while Corrie shares about On Bunurong Country: Art and Design in Frankston. Don’t Shoot The Messenger’s 300th Birthday details NEXT WEEK! Thursday, 29 February – 5:30 for 6pm start Bell’s Hotel in South Melbourne With us – Caro & Corrie – and Brad Scott as special guest A drink on arrival and nibbles Book now – $50 a ticket - there’s a link in the show notes All thanks to our friends at Red Energy BOOK TICKETS: https://ballparkentertainment.com.au/tickets/dstm-300-event COCKTAIL CABINET – PrinceWineStore.com.au – Bringing Melburnians, the greatest wine in the world. Myles from Prince Wine Store gives us some great ideas for what we can have to drink for the start of the footy season. Beer: Kaiju Cerveza Crisp Lager White wine: Deep Woods Estate Sauvignon Blanc Red wine: Handpicked Regional Selection Mclaren Vale Shiraz Use promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. BSF – Cobram Estate – Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil; grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Book: Good Material by Dolly Alderton Screen: Good Grief on Netflix Food: Grilled Chicken Skewers and Smashed Cucumber Salad Ingredients for chicken skewers: skewers for grilling, 1kg skinless chicken thighs, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil Ingredients for smashed cucumber salad: red chilli finely sliced, 5 cloves crushed garlic, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 2 tablespoons grated palm sugar, 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 4 lime leaves very finely sliced, 3 large peeled cucumbers, 1 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped Method: Immerse the skewers in water for an hour or two. Chop the chicken into 2cm x 2cm pieces. Place the chicken in a bowl with the oyster and hoisin sauces and sesame oil; mix thoroughly. Thread the meat onto the skewers evenly; let sit at room temperature. To make the smashed cucumber salad, combine the chilli, garlic, fish sauce, palm sugar, juice and vinegar in a bowl. Mix well and add more to achieve a balance of salty, sweet, sour and hot. Add the lime leaves. Cut the cucumbers into 5cm lengths, then halve them length- ways and place them on a chopping board, cut-side down. Hit them with a mallet until they split and flatten. Place in a bowl and pour over the dressing. Let macerate. Now, grill the skewers (preferably over a charcoal grill) to your liking. Scatter the peanuts over the salad and serve immediately. Serves: 4 people DID YOU SEE THAT? Melanie Safka passed away   SIX QUICK QUESTIONS: CARO TO CORRIE: What local Mornington Peninsula sporting event do you wish you could be part of? CORRIE TO CARO: What local Mornington Peninsula cultural event have we completely overlooked? CARO TO CORRIE: Sorrento Writers Fest tickets have gone on sale. Which are your events to watch? CORRIE TO CARO: On the eve of Season 2024, who’s your coach to watch? CARO TO CORRIE: What advertising pitch surprised you? CORRIE TO CARO: What is your favourite late-flowering summer flower? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COCKTAIL CABINET – PrinceWineStore.com.au – Bringing Melburnians, the greatest wine in the world. This week Myles gives us some fantastic rum ideas! He's highlighted the Husk Agricole Rum you could use in a Caipirinha cocktail, as well as The Rum Diary's Cocos Nucifera. Use promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or in store for your 10% listener discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POWERED BY RED ENERGY – Red Energy for 100% Australian electricity and gas. Powered by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to Aussie owned Red Energy today. AND SEN Talk is a new way you can talk to us! Listen to Don’t Shoot The Messenger on the SEN app and push the ‘Talk’ button on the top right of the screen to leave a voice message – it can be a comment, a question, anything! Caro and Corrie reflect on the two Mitchells from this week's news: Harold Mitchell's passing and Neil Mitchell's farewell. They also discuss working in industries where there's a lack of women in power, and the subject of ageing. Don’t Shoot The Messenger’s 300th Birthday details! Thursday, 29 February – 5:30 for 6pm start Bell’s Hotel in South Melbourne With us – Caro & Corrie – and Brad Scott as special guest A drink on arrival and nibbles Book now – $50 a ticket - there’s a link in the show notes All thanks to our friends at Red Energy BOOK TICKETS: https://ballparkentertainment.com.au/tickets/dstm-300-event COCKTAIL CABINET – PrinceWineStore.com.au – Bringing Melburnians, the greatest wine in the world. This week Myles gives us some fantastic rum ideas! He's highlighted the Husk Agricole Rum you could use in a Caipirinha cocktail, as well as The Rum Diary's Cocos Nucifera. Use promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or in store for your 10% listener discount. BSF – Cobram Estate – Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil; grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Book: Wellness by Nathan Hill Screen: The Gilded Age (season two) on Paramount+ Food: Donna Hay’s Veal Cutlets with Minted Pea Puree Ingredients for the cutlets: veal cutlets, cracked black pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves Ingredients for minted pea purée: 3 waxy potatoes, whole and unpeeled 60g (2 oz) butter, 3/4 cup (6 fl oz) cream, sea salt, 2 cups fresh peas, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint Method: To make the minted pea purée, place the potatoes in a saucepan of boiling water and cook over medium-high heat for 12-15 minutes or until soft. Drain and cool slightly, then press to remove the skins. Return the potatoes to the saucepan and mash well. Return the saucepan to the warm stovetop, add the butter, cream and salt and whip with a whisk until smooth. Keep the mash warm. Place the peas in a saucepan of boiling water and cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain. Place the peas, mint and a few spoonfuls of the mash in a food processor and process until smooth. Add the peas to the potato and stir over low heat to warm. To cook the veal, sprinkle the meat well with pepper. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat, add the veal and mint and cook for 4-5 minutes each side or until the veal is cooked to your liking and the mint is crisp. To serve, place the minted pea purée on serving plates and top with veal cutlets and the crisp mint. Serves: 4 people  DID YOU SEE THAT? Corrie saw Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl downing drinks   SIX QUICK QUESTIONS CORRIE TO CARO: What’s the latest QANTAS atrocity? CARO TO CORRIE: What good news came out of Canberra last week? CORRIE TO CARO: What one word pops into your head when I say Season 2024? CARO TO CORRIE: What one word pops into your head when I say Season 2024? CORRIE TO CARO: Should Barnaby Joyce be filmed or rescued? CARO TO CORRIE: Should Prince Andrew be brought back into the Working Royals fold? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chat about Sparkling Wine with Myles Thompson from The Prince Wine Store. Use promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POWERED BY RED ENERGY – Red Energy for 100% Australian electricity and gas. Powered by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to Aussie owned Red Energy today. AND SEN Talk is a new way you can talk to us! Listen to Don’t Shoot The Messenger on the SEN app and push the ‘Talk’ button on the top right of the screen to leave a voice message – it can be a comment, a question, anything! Caro and Corrie are back and have been watching the ABC's political doco Nemesis: the inside story of ambition, betrayal and revenge in the Coalition years of government. Also, we woke up to the news today about King Charles' latest health battle. Don’t Shoot The Messenger’s 300th Birthday details! Thursday, 29 February – 5:30 for 6pm start Bell’s Hotel in South Melbourne With us – Caro & Corrie – and Brad Scott as special guest A drink on arrival and nibbles Book now – $50 a ticket - there’s a link in the show notes All thanks to our friends at Red Energy BOOK TICKETS: https://ballparkentertainment.com.au/tickets/dstm-300-event COCKTAIL CABINET – PrinceWineStore.com.au – Bringing Melburnians, the greatest wine in the world. This week: Myles brings us two lovely recommendations for you and your loved one ahead of Valentine's Day. Use promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. BSF – Cobram Estate – Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil; grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. Book: Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton Screen: The Greatest Night in Pop on Netflix Food: Lou's Salad   DID YOU SEE THIS? Ashleigh Gardner won the Belinda Clark Award but wasn't see in the newspaper until ten pages in Melbourne's overreaction to the 37-degree day last week!   SIX QUICK QUESTIONS: CARO TO CORRIE: What was your favourite Grammy's outfit? CORRIE TO CARO: How do you explain Kylie's enduring star power? CARO TO CORRIE: What was your favourite Grammy's moment? CORRIE TO CARO: What are you and Brendan doing for the first time this weekend? CARO TO CORRIE: What's your current favourite podcast? CORRIE TO CARO: What new football programming decision is long overdue? And Caro plugs the return of Footy Classified for the upcoming AFL season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POWERED BY RED ENERGY - Red Energy for 100% Australian electricity and gas. Powered by Snowy Hydro, a leaderin renewable energy. Switch to Aussie owned Red Energy today. AND SEN Talk is a new way you can talk to us! Listen to Don’t Shoot The Messenger on the SEN app - and push the ‘talk’ button on the top right of the screen – and leave a message – it can be a comment, a question, anything!” Caro and Corrie’s first episode for the year – and we hear all about their summer. What did they get up to over the holiday period? The goals they set and failed to achieve, the goals they did achieve, big news stories and the highlights & lowlights. Don’t Shoot The Messenger’s 300th Birthday details! Thursday, 29 February – 5:30 for 6pm start Bell’s Hotel in South Melbourne With us – Caro & Corrie – and Brad Scott as special guest A drink on arrival and nibbles Book now – $50 a ticket - there’s a link in the show notes All thanks to our friends at Red Energy BOOK TICKETS: https://ballparkentertainment.com.au/tickets/dstm-300-event   COCKTAIL CABINET – PrinceWineStore.com.au • Bringing Melburnians, the greatest wine in the world. PrinceWineStore.com.au. This week:  What did we enjoy/drink/discover over the summer? Myles has three stunning recommendations Use promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. B S F   Cobram Estate - Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria CARO'S best book of the summer: The Heart's Extended Furies by John Boyne   CORRIE'S best: My Name Is Barbra by Barbra Streisand CARO'S best screen: Boy Swallows Universe - Netflix CORRIE'S best: Maestro - cinemas and Netflix  CARO'S best food: Spaghetti alla Nerano - As recommended by Stanley Tucci -       LINK: That Zucchini Spaghetti Stanley Tucci Loves (Spaghetti alla Nerano) (allrecipes.com) CORRIE'S best: Cherry and Walnut Cake from Recipes From A Lifetime Of Beautiful Cooking by Danielle Alvarez and Libby Travers   We debuted our new segment “DID YOU SEE THIS?” -       Corrie discussed this article by Martin McKenzie-Murray in the Saturday Paper: -      LINK: https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/media/2024/01/26/the-conf-lict-the-abc-masterclass-what-not-do#mtr   SIX QUICK QUESTIONS: CARO TO CORRIE: What's the weirdest catering request you've heard this summer? CORRIE TO CARO: What literary genre did you wholeheartedly re-embrace this summer? CARO TO CORRIE: What’s the weirdest money story you've heard this summer? CORRIE TO CARO: What New Year's Eve tradition did you avail yourself of for the first time this year? CARO TO CORRIE: What's the weirdest Netflix show you've watched this summer? CORRIE TO CARO: What was the toughest gig you faced over summer? Also on the show – A huge congratulations to Caro for the birth of her newest granddaughter, Agatha! And there was a milestone in Corrie’s family, too, with Willow’s first day at school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna from the Op Shop has some wonderful ideas and tips for this summer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chat about great wines for Christmas Day. Use promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 295 – Our Christmas Special   POWERED BY RED ENERGY - Red Energy for 100% Australian electricity and gas. Powered by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to Aussie owned Red Energy today.   Anna Barry from the Op Shop joins us with some amazing Christmas tips and recommendations. Also with Anna: How is your Christmas shopping going, what does Christmas Day look like, your big wins so far this year, the mistake you always make Anna’s summer tips: 1 – Surrealist Lee Miller exhibition at the Heide Museum  2 – Outing to the Abbotsford Convent, Julie’s Dining Room, Collingwood’s children’s farm, walk along the Yarra 3 – Newly renovated Prahran Pool 4 – Get back into the city! 5 – Plan an evening at Memo Hall, Acland Street, St Kilda Don’t Shoot The Messenger’s 300th Birthday details! Thursday, 29 February – 5:30 for 6pm start Bell’s Hotel in South Melbourne With us – Caro & Corrie – and Brad Scott as special guest A drink on arrival and nibbles Book now – $50 a ticket - there’s a link in the show notes And the first 50 people to book will receive an Ello Botanicals gift All thanks to our friends at Red Energy BOOK TICKETS: https://ballparkentertainment.com.au/tickets/dstm-300-event   COCKTAIL CABINET – PrinceWineStore.com.au • Bringing Melburnians, the greatest wine in the world. PrinceWineStore.com.au This week:  Christmas Wines: Petilia Flanghina - $30 Murdoch Hill Chardonnay - $32 Roche de Bellen Bourgogne Rouge - $50 Use promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount.   B S F   Cobram Estate - Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria BOOK: Anna has a book: The Bee Sting, by Paul Murray (plus: 3 books we want to read over the summer) SCREEN: Caro has a screen: The Eight Mountains (plus: 3 screens we want to watch over the summer) FOOD: Anna has a recipe, Christmas Wreath Pavlova (plus: 3 things we want to make over the summer) https://www.tamingtwins.com/christmas-wreath-pavlova/ 4 Eggs, Whites only 250 g Caster sugar For the couli: 150 g Raspberries 2 tbsp Icing sugar For the decoration: 300 ml Double cream 2 tbsp Icing sugar 150 g Cherries 80 g Pomegranate seeds 225 g Raspberries Fresh mint, Optional Instructions  Meringue base: Preheat the oven to 140C. In a very clean bowl whisk the egg whites until stiff. Gradually add the sugar, a little at a time, whisking well in between each addition. Draw a wreath shape on baking paper (or parchment NOT greaseproof paper) using a pencil, plate and ramekin or glass as a guide. Flip the paper over (so the pavlova isn't touching the pencil marks) and stick it to a baking sheet using a dot or two of the egg white mixture as glue. Spoon in dollops onto the template and smooth the top so it's flat. Bake at 140C for about an hour. Turn off the oven and allow the pavlova to cool in the oven. Couli: Meanwhile, make the sauce. Mash the raspberries and then squish through a sieve. Stir in 2tbsp of the icing sugar. Topping: Whisk the cream in another bowl and then stir in the other 2 tbsp icing sugar. When you are ready to serve, top with cream, fruit, coulis sauce and some mint springs. Also on the show: Why Anna is grumpy, what we’d like for Christmas and the musical & stage performances we are looking forward to next year, as well as the author conversations we are excited for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caroline Wilson counts down the top 10 AFL stories for the 2023 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chat about Sparkling Wine with Myles Thompson from The Prince Wine Store. Use promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chat about Sparkling Wine with Myles Thompson from The Prince Wine Store. Use promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our dilemmas are all thanks to Ello Botanicals. Tasmanian all natural botanical facial oils And remember Don’t Shoot Poddys receive a 20% discount from Ello Botanicals when they use the code MESS20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POWERED BY RED ENERGY. Red Energy for 100% Australian electricity and gas. Powered by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Our 300th Birthday details! Thurs, 29 February, 6pm Bell’s Hotel. Brad Scott as special guest Book: https://ballparkentertainment.com.au/tickets/dstm-300-event LISTS: 5 Top World News Stories, Australian Political Stories, Footy Stories, Important Farewells COCKTAIL CABINET – PrinceWineStore.com.au Bringing Melburnians, the greatest wine in the world. PrinceWineStore.com.au Willie Smiths Heritage Blend 2023 $30 Emmalene Pinot Noir Sparkling Rose 2022 $30 Use promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. B S F BOOK: Top 5 books this year SCREEN: Napoleon FOOD: Chris’s Prawn Bisque Ingredients 750g/1kg Uncooked whole Prawns Olive oil 2 carrots 3 celery sticks 1 red onion Bay leaves Teaspoon Dried mixed herbs 400g of Tomato Paste Plain Flour (2 heaped tablespoons ). Brandy White wine 2 Litres Fish Stock or shellfish Stock 1 Vegetable/Fish Stock cube 6 Parsley Stalks 1/2 teaspoon chilli Flakes Salt & pepper Spoon of Butter Method Peel and clean prawns . Retain all shells and heads for stock Heat two tablespoons of Olive oil (approximately) in a reasonable size saucepan. Moderate heat. Add Prawn shells and heads, mix over heat with a wooden spoon. Don’t burn , stir to cook shells and heads until they turn orange in colour remove from heat and add a liberal splash of brandy . Stir and carefully flambé the shells ( this intensifies the prawn flavour) Return to moderate heat and stir in chopped Onions ( stirring for 1 min) then carrots and celery. Mix well for 2min approx . Remove from heat Stir in Tomato paste covering the vegetables and shells . Add pepper, salt & Chilli flakes Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of flour whilst stirring to mix . The ingredients should now have a dry claggy appearance. return to low/ moderate heat and add approximately 1 cup approx of white wine and the fish stock . Also add another splash of Brandy all whilst stirring to mix . Add chopped Parsley stalks , mixed herbs , vegetable/fish stock cube . leave mixture to reduce over low heat . Stir often to prevent mixture sticking to the bottom of the saucepan. After 20 min taste mixture ( it’s a leap of faith as it looks uninviting) and add either more wine, stock , salt , pepper ,water, tomato paste to taste if needed . Note the flavour of the mixture will intensify during further cooking . After about 1 hour ( can take longer ) remove mixture from the heat . Add a tablespoon of olive oil and some Butter to ANOTHER large saucepan . Heat until butter begins to sizzle. Add a decent handful or more of diced prawn flesh into the oil/ butter mixture. Stir constantly until prawns begin to cook . Add some salt and pepper, and a splash of White Wine and another splash of brandy( optional) Mix for 30 seconds and remove from heat . Prawns should be just cooked . Placing the saucepan with the prawn flesh in the sink or on a breadboard , Place a suitable strainer over the saucepan. Now pour your stock mixture through the sieve into the saucepan with the prawn meat . (this should be done in batches) We now have a saucepan of prawn Bisque with prawn meat Return the Bisque to low heat and stir . Taste again . You can still add more salt pepper, chilli , wine , brandy, paste, to taste . If we do add paste you just have to keep it on the heat for 10/15 min on low ( Stirring frequently) To serve, ladle into bowls or mugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear this week's recipe, with a special guest, Sian Armstrong. Lime Salmon ·        4 skinless salmon fillets ·        3 tablespoons of Cobram Estate Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus more for grilling ·        3 tablespoons limes juice ·        1 garlic clove crushed ·        salt and pepper Salsa ·        1 large mango, peel and sliced ·        half a large red capsicum ·        ¼ cup of coriander ·        1small red onion ·        1 large avocado ·        2 tablespoons Cobram Estate Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil ·        juice of a lime ·        1 tablespoon of coconut water Method 1. For the salsa, dice mango, capsicum, red onion and avocado and coriander and combine in a large bowl. Top with Cobram Estate Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, lime juice and coconut water. Toss till well combine place in fridge until salmon is ready. 2. First marinate the salmon, place salmon in shallow baking dish, whisking Cobram Estate Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, lime, garlic and salt and pepper in a bowl. Pour over salmon, cover and allow to sit in the fridge for 30 minutes. 3. Heat up grill or bbq, and brush with Cobram Estate Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, place salmon on grill, and cook for 3 minutes per side. 4. Plate up salmon with mango salsa, and serve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear Caro & Corrie – send your dilemma to Caro & Corrie – to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au If yours is featured, we’ll send you an Ello Botanical gift pack – providing a piece of luxury to your every day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POWERED BY RED ENERGY - Red Energy for 100% Australian electricity and gas. Powered by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to Aussie owned Red Energy today.   CONGRATULATIONSCARO! – Recently recognised for her Outstanding Contribution to Journalism at the 2023 Walkley Awards. A few farewells… -         The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games -         Peter Hitchener at weekly Nine News after 50 years -         Neil Mitchell from the 3AW Morning show Discussion was about the hard-working nature of Peter Hitchener and Neil Mitchell, and whether each network made the right call with their replacements.   COCKTAIL CABINET – PrinceWineStore.com.au • Bringing Melburnians, the greatest wine in the world. PrinceWineStore.com.au Wine recommendations to have with your Christmas Turkey. -         Citrus theme today, inspired by Caro’s table cloth for Christmas -         Fighting Gully Road -         If you are matching food with wine, make sure the wine is sweeter than the food Use promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount.   B S F   Cobram Estate - Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria BOOK:  Light Over Liskeard by Louis de Bernieres SCREEN: Caro on Saltburn FOOD: Sian from Cobram Estate -         Discussed healthy fats – Extra virgin olive oil is the one to pick – highest quality and most health benefits https://cobramestate.com.au/blogs/recipes/bbq-lime-salmon-with-avocado-and-mango-salsa   Lime Salmon ·        4 skinless salmon fillets ·        3 tablespoons of Cobram Estate Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus more for grilling ·        3 tablespoons limes juice ·        1 garlic clove crushed ·        salt and pepper Salsa ·        1 large mango, peel and sliced ·        half a large red capsicum ·        ¼ cup of coriander ·        1small red onion ·        1 large avocado ·        2 tablespoons Cobram Estate Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil ·        juice of a lime ·        1 tablespoon of coconut water Method 1. For the salsa, dice mango, capsicum, red onion and avocado and coriander and combine in a large bowl. Top with Cobram Estate Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, lime juice and coconut water. Toss till well combine place in fridge until salmon is ready. 2. First marinate the salmon, place salmon in shallow baking dish, whisking Cobram Estate Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, lime, garlic and salt and pepper in a bowl. Pour over salmon, cover and allow to sit in the fridge for 30 minutes. 3. Heat up grill or bbq, and brush with Cobram Estate Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, place salmon on grill, and cook for 3 minutes per side. 4. Plate up salmon with mango salsa, and serve.   Also on the show: Why Caro is grumpy with the post office, if Kyle Sandilands will cut it in Melbourne, Corrie’s advice for Joe Biden, the Christmas themed songs earning eye-watering royalties each year and Corrie is in a rage about the latest series of The Crown! To get in touch, please email: feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We rewind back to episode 80, where Corrie gave a a recipe courtesy of Jamie Oliver, for a One Tray Salmon and Green Beans. All thanks to Cobram Estate Olive Oil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our most recent chat with Myles, who recommended some brilliant wines to have with Christmas Turkey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's dilemma relates to a venue being too small for the amount of people invited to a significant birthday event - what to do?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's dilemma comes from a man that describes himself as a hoarder, while his wife is happy to cull her items. What's the happy medium? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 292 – “Life’s about being a tree sometimes!”   POWERED BY RED ENERGY - Red Energy for 100% Australian electricity and gas. Powered by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to Aussie owned Red Energy today.   The Silly Season! Tips on handling such a busy time of the year, Caro’s list of WORST locations for work Christmas parties, we ask why Black Friday sales have overtaken the traditional Boxing Day sales, and expectations for Christmas Day.   COCKTAIL CABINET – PrinceWineStore.com.au • Bringing Melburnians, the greatest wine in the world. PrinceWineStore.com.au Wine recommendations to have with your Christmas Turkey. La Dama Vini Valpolicella: https://www.princewinestore.com.au/francois-carillon-aligote-2021.html https://www.princewinestore.com.au/la-dama-vini-valpolicella-classico-2021.html https://www.princewinestore.com.au/la-dama-vini-valpoilicella-classico-ripasso-superiore-2019.html - for those wanting something with a little more umph! Use promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. B S F   Cobram Estate - Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria BOOK: Caro has a Book: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin SCREEN: Caro and Corrie discuss Mad About The Boy FOOD: Hamilton College cookbook’s ripper orange cake Ingredients: 1 whole orange (sticker removed!) 1 cup white sugar 175g melted butter 3 eggs 1 ½ cups self raising flour If you’d like to purchase the Hamilton College cookbook: Contact the college at: Hamiltoncollege.vic.edu.au  Or you can buy it at Hamiltonhampers.com.au    We also find out what has made Corrie grumpy this week. And in six quick questions, Caro gives AFL CEO Andrew Dillon a clip, Corrie tells us which holiday season movie she is looking forward to this summer and Caro has another amazing fact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 291 – “JUST GET THE TRAIN” POWERED BY RED ENERGY - Red Energy for 100% Australian electricity and gas. Powered by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to Aussie owned Red Energy today. WAR COVERAGE: Summarised the war in the middle east and assessed the role of the media and its reporting. What heartbreaking scenes the locals are dealing with. COCKTAIL CABINET - MYLES TOP 5 SELLERS - Search Prince Wine Store dot com dot au • Bringing Melburnians, the greatest wine in the world. Prince Wine Store dot com dot au Jules Rose - https://www.princewinestore.com.au/jules-mediterranean-rose-2022.html   Gilbert Blanc - https://www.princewinestore.com.au/gilbert-blanc-2022.html   Querciabella Mongrana – https://www.princewinestore.com.au/querciabella-mongrana-2020.html   Golfo Vermut – https://www.princewinestore.com.au/cillar-de-silos-golfo-vermut-negra-750ml.html   Weinsteffaner Pilsner - https://www.princewinestore.com.au/weihenstephaner-pilsner-500ml.html   B S F   Cobram Estate - Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria   BOOK: Corrie has a Book: A BRILLIANT LIFE by Rachelle Unreich SCREEN: Caro and Corrie discuss The Lesson   FOOD: Caro has a Recipe: Lamb Meatballs –     “VALE PATRICK SMITH – A FEARLESS JOURNALIST”         RECIPE MORRACAN MEATBALLS – Ingredients ·      1 1/2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking) Meatballs: ·      500 g / 1 lb lamb mince (ground lamb) (Note 1) ·      1 small onion, grated using box grater (~1/2 cup, including juices, Note 2) ·      1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (sub ordinary) ·      1 egg ·      2 cloves garlic, crushed. ·      1/4 cup coriander/cilantro leaves, finely chopped ·      1 1/2 tsp EACH cumin, coriander, paprika (any, but I like smoked paprika) ·      1/2 tsp EACH cinnamon, cayenne pepper (add more for spicy) ·      1 tsp cooking/kosher salt ·      1/4 tsp black pepper Minted Yoghurt Sauce (Note 3): ·      3/4 cup plain yoghurt (I use Greek) ·      1/2 cup (tightly packed) mint leaves ·      2 tsp lemon juice ·      1/4 tsp cooking/kosher salt To Serve as pockets: ·      4 pita pockets, Lebanese or pita bread ·      5 cups shredded lettuce (iceberg, cost/romaine) ·      2 tomatoes, halved, thinly sliced ·      1 red onion, halved, finely sliced ·      OR Shredded Red Cabbage, Carrot and Mint Salad (instead of lettuce, tomato and onion) ·      Extra coriander/cilantro leaves, finely chopped (optional) Instructions 1.                 Mint yogurt sauce - Set aside 1/2 cup yogurt. Place all other ingredients in a jug that fits the head of a stick blender. Blitz until it turns green - it will be runny. Stir in reserved yogurt (this thickens it again). Refrigerate until required. 2.                 Meatballs - Place all Meatball ingredients in a bowl. Mix well with your hands. Measure out 1 heaped tablespoon, then roll into balls. Repeat with remaining mixture - should have 20 - 24 meatballs. 3.                 Cook - Heat oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add half the meatballs and cook, turning to brown all over, for 8 minutes, or until cooked through. Transfer to plate. (Oven option - Note 4) 4.             Serving - Cut pita pockets in half, warm for 10 seconds in the microwave, then pry it open. Stuff with lettuce, tomato, onion, then meatballs (I do 2 per half pocket). Drizzle with Mint Yogurt Sauce and fresh coriander.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 290 - "More knights and dames than a debutante ball at Buckingham Palace." THE ART OF THE FILM FESTIVAL – The British Film Festival is on… hear all about what Caro and Corrie have seen, what’s on their “to see list” and their favourite parts of the festival. The British Film industry and its contribution to the movie industry. THE COCKTAIL CABINET – MYLES THOMSON – PRINCE WINE STORE CHARDONNAY – PATRICK - $28 https://www.princewinestore.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?q=CHARDONNAY+PATRICK GRANACHE – LEGADO DEL MONCAYO GARNACHA 2021 - $32 https://www.princewinestore.com.au/legado-del-moncayo-garnacha-2021.html BSF BOOK – PAT BAKER – LIFE CLASS SCREEN – TRAPPED – SBS FOOD – SALAD DRESSING RECIPE – (RECIPE BELOW) CORRIE IS GRUMPY - WHY DO YOU HAVE MORE COLDS IN SUMMER THAN WINTER? SIX QUICK QUESTIONS TO FINISH THE SHOW JO BARRETT’S SALAD DRESSING – CAROS RECIPE FOR BCF 200 WHITE WINE VINEGAR 200 ML WHITE WINE 300ML COBRAM ESTATE EXTRA VIRGIN OIL 300ML COBRAM ESTATE OLIVE OIL TABLESPOON SEEDED MUSTARD TEASPOON DIJON MUSTARD   BAYLEAF 5 PEPPERCORNS SALT AND PEPPER TO SEASON 3 SHALLOTS PEELED AND SLCED A LEAFED SALAD OR ANY SALAD OF YOUR DESIRE SIMMER IN A SMALL POT, WHITE WINE, WHITE WINE VINEGAR, BAYLEAF, 5 PEPPERCORNS & SHALLOTS (PEELED AND SLICED). REMOVED FROM HEAT ONCE REDUCED BY HALF AND STRAIN LIQUID, WHISK IN THE MUSTARDS, THEN DRIZZLE IN YOUR OLIVE OILS AND STORE. THIS WILL LAST MONTHS AND IS DELICIOUS ON YOUR FAMILY’S FAVOURITE SALAD.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 289 – “I’LL BE THERE FOR YOU” TRIBUTE TO MATHEW PERRY COCKTAIL CABINET – ROSE – MYLES THOMPSON Chateau – Du Rouet Cuvee Reserve 2022 $45 https://www.princewinestore.com.au/chateau-du-rouet-cuvee-reserve-cotes-de-provence-rose-2022.html Jules Mediterranean Rose 2021 $20 https://www.princewinestore.com.au/catalog/product/view/id/13799/s/jules-mediterranean-rose-2021/category/2/ BSF BOOK – WANTING – RICHARD FLANAGAN SCREEN – BECKHAM DOCUMENTRY – NETFLIX FOOD – CAVIAR POTATO CHIPS AND LEMON CREAM (RECIPE BELOW) PROUDLY PRODUCED BY COURTNEY GABB INGREDIENTS 8 to 12 servings ¼cup crème fraîche or sour cream ¾teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 4ounces Salmon roe or other caviar Potato chips   PREPERATION   Step 1 In a small bowl, whisk together crème fraîche and zest. Top each potato chip with a small dollop of crème fraîche and a spoonful of caviar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 288 – “Finding your Winter Wardrobe on a Spring Day.” Powered by Red Energy for 100% Australian electricity and gas. Live Event on the Red Energy Rooftop in Cremorne Details: Thursday November 16 Red Energy Rooftop, 570 Church St, Cremorne 5pm for a 5.30pm start – AND the first 50 bookings will receive an Ello Botanicals gift! It’s just $85 per ticket …book on the link below. Don’t Shoot the Messenger LIVE PODCAST EVENT — Ballpark Entertainment GRANDPARENTS – Both Caro and Corrie talk about their personal experiences as Grandparents, Corrie talks about the book “Grand Parents” by Micheal Carr Gregg. Welcome to the world “Baby Jack” Corrie proudly announces the safe arrival of her beautiful new grandson Jack. The Cocktail Cabinet with Myles – The Prince Wine Store Hanging Rock Picnic Brut $25 https://www.princewinestore.com.au/catalog/product/view/id/14033/s/hanging-rock-picnic-cuvee-n-v/category/2/ Bellebonne Cuvee 2019 $59 https://www.princewinestore.com.au/bellebonne-cuvee-2019.html Remember to use your listener discount MESS for 10% off, head to https://www.princewinestore.com.au Dear Caro and Corrie Dear Caro & Corrie – send your dilemma to Caro & Corrie – to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au If yours is featured, we’ll send you an Ello Botanical gift pack – providing a piece of luxury to your every day. BSF BOOK - Wifedom: Mrs Orwell’s Invisible Life by Anna Funder SCREEN - The Crime Is Mine – Music Box Films FOOD – Mushroom, Comte and mascarpone galette by Julia Busuttil Nishimura (RECIPE BELOW) Thanks to Cobram Estate - Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria PROUDLY PRODUCED BY COURTNEY GABB  RECIPE LINK - https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/recipes/mushroom-comte-and-mascarpone-galette-20230707-p5dmh6.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear Caro and Corrie #36 - How Do we Change a Christmas way?  Listener - Toni writes in to discuss her family Christmas dilemma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP. 287 “Let’s Just Go Back to the Tie Dye Situation”  Powered by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to Aussie owned Red Energy today. RED ENERGY LIVE PODCAST  – NOVEMBER 16th, 2023 – BOOK TICKETS - Link Below Don’t Shoot the Messenger LIVE PODCAST EVENT — Ballpark Entertainment THE COCKTAIL CABINET – Bringing Melburnians, the greatest wine in the world. Prince Wine Store dot com dot au Listen in for Myles favourite spring carnival twists on these beautiful spirits. LA GRITONA RESPOSADO TEQUILA https://www.princewinestore.com.au/la-gritona-reposado-tequila.html–   CANONITA B.S.F B – BOOK – CANTICLE CREEK – ANDRIAN HYLAND S – SCREEN – Lessons in Chemistry – Apple Tv F – Food – Avacado, Grapefruit & Cashew Salad (Recipe Below) Avocado, Grapefruit & Cashew Salad Serves 4-6 100g Rocket Leaves 2 Large Red or Pink Grapefruit 2 Large Avocados 100g Toasted Cashew nuts ½ small bunch (about 10g) of chives, snipped into 5cm lengths Maldon Sea Salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper. FOR THE HARRISA VINAIGRETTE 2 Tablespoons rose harissa. 2 tablespoons clear honey 1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon water Lay the rocket leaves across a serving platter. To Segment the grapefruit, use a small, sharp knife to cut away the top and bottom of the fruit. Rest the grapefruit on the cut surface, then slice out segments of grapefruit and discard the leftover skin. Repeat with the other grapefruit. If large, slice the segments into half – moon slices. Halve the avocados , remove the stones, peel the fruit, then cut each half into strips or chunks. Arrange the avocado and grapefruit over the rocket. Scatter over the chives. Combine the harissa, honey, vinegar, and oil in a small jug, then stir I about 1 teaspoon water to thin out the dressing a little. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the dressing all over the salad and serve immediately. Dear Caro & Corrie – send your dilemma to Caro & Corrie – to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au If yours is featured, we’ll send you an Ello Botanical gift pack – providing a piece of luxury to your every day. PROUDLY PRODUCED BY COURTNEY GABB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 286 - Why Should I Be a Footnote in Someone Else's Life?    This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Powered by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to Aussie owned Red Energy today Head to www.redenergy.com.au   BOOK NOW FOR OUR LIVE PODCAST EVENT for RED ENERGY on THURSDAY NOVEMEBER 16th - Join Caro, Corrie and guests at Red Energy in Cremorne from 5pm - book your tickets HERE.   Corrie is in Conversation with Deborah Conway on 18th October 6:00 pm – link to book HERE.    This week on the podcast Caro and Corrie discuss the invisible women of history and the menfolk who made them invisible. We reflect on; Wifedom by Anna Funder The Dolly Parton Tribute Show by Kelly O'Brien Fairplay (Netflix) Dolly Parton's America podcast   In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles Thompson brings us 3 wines from Western Victoria. Eastern Peake Intrinsic Chardonnay 2021 LATTA Blanc 2022 Mulline Nouveau 2022 Use promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. In BSF for Red Energy. The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Domonic Smith Caravaggio's Shadow Stephanie Alexander's Bolognaise (see recipe HERE) Our recipe of the week is thanks to Cobram Estate - Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria     In 6 Quick Questions we discuss which media have done a good job covering The Voice referendum and how Saturday's outcome will impact the PM, Peter Dutton, the AFLW and our culture. Plus, Caro has some Amazing Facts after her visit to Bollobek on the weekend. You can check out the garden HERE.   Don't miss the NGVWA Garden Day on October 26th in Caulfield - details and tickets HERE.   Dear Caro and Corrie is back - email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and each week a lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils.   Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield and Courtney Gabb for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 286. This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Powered by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to Aussie owned Red Energy today Head to www.redenergy.com.au BOOK NOW FOR OUR LIVE PODCAST EVENT for RED ENERGY on THURSDAY NOVEMEBER 16th. Join Caro, Corrie and guests at Red Energy in Cremorne from 5pm - book your tickets HERE. Corrie is in Conversation with Deborah Conway on 18th October – link to book HERE.  This week on the podcast Caro and Corrie discuss the invisible women of history and the menfolk who made them invisible. We reflect on; Wifedom by Anna Funder The Dolly Parton Tribute Show by Kelly O'Brien Fairplay (Netflix) Dolly Parton's America podcast In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles Thompson brings us 3 wines from Western Victoria. Eastern Peake Intrinsic Chardonnay 2021 LATTA Blanc 2022 Mulline Nouveau 2022 Use promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. In BSF for Red Energy; The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Domonic Smith Caravaggio's Shadow Stephanie Alexander's Bolognaise (see recipe HERE) Our recipe of the week is thanks to Cobram Estate - Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria     In 6 Quick Questions we discuss which media have done a good job covering The Voice referendum and how Saturday's outcome will impact the PM, Peter Dutton, the AFLW and our culture. Plus Caro has some Amazing Facts after her visit to Bollobek on the weekend. You can check out the garden HERE. Don't miss the NGVWA Garden Day on October 23rd in Caulfield - details and tickets HERE. Dear Caro and Corrie is back - email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and each week a lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield and Courtney Gabb for SEN. Stephanie Alexander's Bolognaise Ingredients 1 whole Onions, Finely chopped 1 stalk Celery, Finely sliced 2 cloves Garlic, Finely chopped 2 Tbsp Olive oil 400 g Beef, Minced (Main) 100 Pancetta, Chopped 2 Tbsp High grade flour ½ cup Dry white wine 1 Salt, To taste 1 Nutmeg, Freshly grated 2 cups Veal stock 400 g Canned tomatoes 2 Tbsp Tomato paste 1 sprig Thyme 1 leaf Bay leaf Method Saute onion, celery and garlic in oil in a large saucepan until softened. Add minced meat and pancetta and fry until meat breaks up into small lumps. Sprinkle in flour, then stir well. Add wine, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Mix well, then increase heat and boil to evaporate liquid. Add stock, tomato, tomato paste and herbs. Reduce heat again and simmer for 1 hour, stirring from time to time. Taste for seasoning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear Caro and Corrie is proudly supported by Ello Botanicals. Each week one lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Use the Promo Code MESS20 at checkout to receive a 20% listener discount. www.ellobotanicals.com Send us your question or dilemma via email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au - your question can remain anonymous if you prefer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 285 - First Time I've Ever Cried in the Final Act. This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Powered by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to Aussie owned Red Energy today Head to www.redenergy.com.au Save the Date for our Live Podcast event on Thursday 16th of November - at Red Energy in Cremorne. It's been a big week for Corrie and Caro which included family reunions, Football finals, the Brownlow, Car break ins, a family outing to the ballet and much more. In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store - Myles Thompson joins us covering the Iberian Peninsula. Check out the Iberian Mixed Dozen HERE. Altano Tinto DOC Duero 2019 Abellio Albarino 2021 Palacios Remondo 'La Vendimia' Garnacha Tempranillo 2020 Use promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. In BSF for Red Energy; The It Girl - Ruth Ware Colin from Accounts on Binge Corrie share's Sabrina Ghayour's Spiced Rhubarb and Almond Cake recipe (see recipe below) Our recipe of the week is thanks to Cobram Estate - Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria     In 6 Quick Questions picks we discuss musical toilets, the demise of a great institution and Corrie has a Hay fever themed Amazing Fact. Dear Caro and Corrie is back - email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and each week a lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield and Courtney Gabb for SEN.   Spiced Rhubarb and Almond Cake Serves 8-10   400g rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 5mm-thick slices 225g caster sugar, plus 2 tablespoons 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste 2 teaspoons ground ginger 225g self-raising flour 150g salted butter, melted plus extra for greasing 150g flaked almond, 75g toasted   For the filling 300ml double cream, cold from the fridge Seeds from 4 cardamom pods, crushed using a mortar and pestle 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2-3 tablespoons icing sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 175g smooth blackberry jam   Preheat the oven to 160 degrees C (140 fan forced). Grease a 24cm spring-form cake tin and line it with baking paper. Put the rhubarb slices into a mixing bowl with the 2 tablespoons caster sugar and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon and mix well. Set aside.   Put the eggs, remaining caster sugar, vanilla paste, remaining cinnamon and ginger into a large mixing bowl and heat together to mix thoroughly. Add the flour and melted butter and mix well, then mix in the rhubarb pieces, followed by the toasted almonds. Give everything a thoroughly good mix to ensure the ingredients are evenly combined.   Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin and use a spatula to smooth out the surface. Scatter the raw flaked almonds liberally over the top. Bake for 1 hour or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin. Remove the cooled cake from the tin and cut it in half horizontally to make 2 sandwich layers. Use the layer covered in almonds as the top cake layer. To make the cream filling, put the double cream into a mixing bowl with the cardamon, cinnamon, icing sugar and vanilla paste and beat using an electric hand whisk until soft with peaks form and it just holds its shape. If you have the time, refrigerate the cream to chill it before using. Spread the cream over the lower half of the cake. Stir the jam to loosen and spoon it over the cream, then sandwich with the top cake layer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Myles Thompson joins Corrie and Caro in studio, for Prince Wine Store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Powered by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to Aussie owned Red Energy today Head to www.redenergy.com.au Live Podcast at Crown Melbourne (in the Metropol Precinct) on Tuesday 19th of September at 9am. With special guest Deborah Conway. Thursday 16th of November - Live Podcast at Red Energy in Richmond. 2.00 – Caro and Corrie went to the Brownlow last night - They didn’t get to the afterparty – but Caro has been to the afterparty in years gone by - Caro wouldn’t leave Melbourne in September – great time of the year 5.30 – Feedback from throughout the week 7.10 – Caro went to Swan Lake at the State Theatre - It’s beautiful, extraordinary - Caro sat next to a Carlton fan who paid $800 for a one way trip for Bris vs. Carl Preliminary Final - Caro says it’s so cruel - Corrie – it’s unfair to capitalise on these events and key times of the year - The demise of Qantas 10.20 – The Week that Was - Corrie and Caro had a night at the state Library – footy finals panel (with Mike Sheahan and Sonja Hood) 12.30 – Discussion re: Sonja Hood - She has been such a leader – an example being the way she handled the booing of Jason Horne-Francis earlier this year 17.00 —Brownlow observations - Corrie: it’s a great industry celebration & a great networking night - Goal and Mark of the Year 25.00 – Fashion discussion from the Brownlow - Caro and Corrie spoke about some of the fashion that stood out to them and Corrie gave her 3, 2 and 1 27.30 – The Cocktail Cabinet – with Myles Thompson (for Prince Wine Store) - Recapped the 2003 Brownlow, the last time Caro went with Corrie - Spring lamb – red wines to go with it – Recommendation - Lucien Lardy - Beaujolais Villages 2021 - White wine recommendation - Vicoletto Catarratto 36.20 – Recommendations from Corrie: Book: Restless Dolly Maunder by Kate Genville Screen: Billions on Stan Recommendation from Caro: (for Cobram Estate Extra Virgin Oliver Oil) Food: Recipe from Caro: Sweet Greek cook book – lamb recipe: Plati Sto Fourno - https://grecianpurveyor.com/blogs/journal/plati-sto-fourno-slow-roasted-shoulder-of-lamb-by-kathy-tsaples-sweet-greek INGREDIENTS 1 shoulder of lamb 2 lemons, skin and pith removed so you have just the flesh 3 onions 1 head of garlic 8 cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced in half Plenty of Extra virgin olive oil Ladi Biosas 1 tbsp Mountain Treasures Organic Oregano sprigs of rosemary 2 tsp cooking salt Salt Odyssey Fleur de Sel 1 tsp black pepper METHOD (see link above) 50.10 – Why is Corrie grumpy!? - Why do they make golf ball markers green? - Why do we need stickers on fruit? 54.00 – 6 QUICK QUESTIONS – for Red Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin recorded live from Crown Melbourne. This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Powered by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to Aussie owned Red Energy today Head to www.redenergy.com.au This week our special guests are Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier. Deborah's just released her no-holds-barred memoir Book of Life - we unpack the process and response to the book so far. Plus Deb and Willy perform live for us. You can catch the Songs from the Book Of Life shows from October 4th - full details and links to book HERE or head to www.deborahconway.com You can also catch Corrie in conversation with Deborah Conway on Wednesday the 18th of October at 7pm at the Stonnington Library in South Yarra - tickets available HERE. In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store - Myles Thompson joins us with his Brownlow Medal selections; The Gilbert Blanc 2022 Schmolzer and Brown Beechworth Pinot Noir 2022 The Quin Barossa Shiraz Use promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. In BSF for Red Energy; The music biographies we love Music movies we love Willy shares his recipe for Amba (see recipe below) Our recipe of the week is thanks to Cobram Estate - Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria     In 6 Quick Questions Deborah picks her dream singer songwriter to jam with and shares her top beauty tip, Caro and Corrie share their favourite Ron Barassi memories and Corrie has an Amazing Fact. Dear Caro and Corrie is back - email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and each week a lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.  Willy Zygier's Amba 1 tablespoon Cobram Estate Olive Oil 2 garlic cloves minced 1 ripe mango diced (frozen works) 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon sumac 1/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoon salt or more to taste 2 fresh red chillies or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/4 cup white or apple cider vinegar Juice of 1/2 lemon Blend together to make a smooth paste. Great with falafels or meat of your choice! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and Myles Thompson for a quick listen of The Cocktail Cabinet from Ep 282.  Shaw & Smith M3 Chardonnay 2021 375ml Pascal Reverdy Terre de Maimbray Sancerre 2022 375ml Use promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear Caro and Corrie is proudly supported by Ello Botanicals. Each week one lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Use the Promo Code MESS20 at checkout to receive a 20% listener discount. www.ellobotanicals.com Send us your question or dilemma via email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au - your question can remain anonymous if you prefer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 282. This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Powered by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to Aussie owned Red Energy today Head to www.redenergy.com.au SAVE THE DATE Live Podcast at Crown Melbourne (in the Metropol Precinct) on Tuesday 19th of September at 9am. With special guest Deborah Conway. Thursday 16th of November - Live Podcast at Red Energy in Richmond. This week Caro and Corrie discuss footy finals, their recent trips to Sydney and Port Fairy and the ongoing Gillon McLachlan Farewell Tour. In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles joins us for Part 2 of our tasting tips with fragrant whites;  Shaw & Smith M3 Chardonnay 2021 375ml Pascal Reverdy Terre de Maimbray Sancerre 2022 375ml Use promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. In BSF for Red Energy; Enbury Heath by Stella Gibbons   The Newsreader on ABC TV and The Newsreader Podcast Leigh Sales and Lisa Millar Double Cheese Drop Scones - get the recipe HERE or below. Caro's Grumpy about the erratic Melbourne weather that's making it very difficult to plan ahead with Spring fashion choices. In 6 Quick Questions Caro admits to an awkward run in with Swans player Callum Mills, Pups in Pubs is on the agenda and Corrie recommends listening to the 7am podcast interview with Joel Gerges - El Niño is coming, at the worst possible time – listen HERE. Plus Corrie has a Melbourne Show Amazing Fact. Dear Caro and Corrie is back - email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and each week a lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.  Double Cheese Drop Scones INGREDIENTS 2 cups flour 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 50g fridge cold butter 2 rounded cups grated tasty cheddar cheese 1 1/3 cups milk METHOD Preheat the oven to 200 C. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl. Grate in the butter and then rub with your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in the cheese. Make a well in the centre and pour in the milk, quickly mix with a knife just until ingredients are combined. Don’t over-mix. Drop large spoonfuls of dough onto a cold baking tray and bake for 15 minutes or until the scones are golden and crisp. These are best when served warm. They reheat well. Makes 8-10 scones.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear Caro and Corrie is proudly supported by Ello Botanicals. Each week one lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Use the Promo Code MESS20 at checkout to receive a 20% listener discount. www.ellobotanicals.com Send us your question or dilemma via email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au - your question can remain anonymous if you prefer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 281. This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Powered by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to Aussie owned Red Energy today Head to www.redenergy.com.au SAVE THE DATE Live Podcast at Crown Melbourne (in the Metropol Precinct) on Tuesday 19th of September at 9am. With special guest Deborah Conway. Thursday 16th of November - Live Podcast at Red Energy in Richmond. This week on the podcast we discuss the The Voice referendum – can one song (John Farnham’s You’re the Voice) save an ailing YES campaign? Watch the video HERE. Plus we touch on the connection between music and political and social causes and why music matters.   The Age has named it’s Top 50 AFL Influencers who will impact footy over the next decade – Caro and Corrie have a few thoughts.   In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store we share a few of our favourite wine bars including; Gimlet in Melbourne Franca in Sydney The Royal Oak in Double Bay Conlon’s Hotel in Port Fairy The Alps Wine Bar in Prahan Gerald’s in Carlton North Odessa at Leavers Hotel in Creswick Mitchell Harris Wines in Ballarat   Use promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. In BSF for Red Energy; Book of Life by Deborah Conway Red White and Royal Blue on Prime Butterflied leg of lamb with pomegranate salsa by Sabrina Ghayour – get the recipe HERE.   Our recipe of the week is thanks to Cobram Estate - Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria     Corrie is Grumpy about the impact of Melbourne’s Big Build and in 6 Quick Questions we discuss the big shake up on morning radio in Melbourne, a new fashion trend Corrie WON’T be embracing and Caro has an Amazing Fact. Dear Caro and Corrie is back - email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and each week a lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store in Ep 280 Myles Thompson joined us with some tips on tasting red wine. We sample the Ata-Rangi Pinot Noir 2020 Martinborough Crimson Caro tried the Casa Rojo Tierra de Blancos La Gabacha Rueda Blanco 2021 from last week and loved it. Use promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 280. This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Powered by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to Aussie owned Red Energy today Head to www.redenergy.com.au SAVE THE DATE Live Podcast at Crown Melbourne (in the Metropol Precinct) on Tuesday 19th of September at 9am. With special guest Deborah Conway. Thursday 16th of November - Live Podcast at Red Energy in Richmond. Footy - The Great Unifier? September 21st, State Library of Victoria - tickets HERE. This week we discuss the recent Four Corners report 'The Silence: AFL's Last Taboo' . You can watch the full episode on i view HERE. Plus a lot has happened since we discussed THAT World Cup soccer kiss forced on Jenni Hermoso by Luis Rubiales - is it a game-changing moment in the equality battle? In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles Thompson joins us with some tips on tasting red wine. We sample the Ata-Rangi Pinot Noir 2020 Martinborough Crimson Caro tried the Casa Rojo Tierra de Blancos La Gabacha Rueda Blanco 2021 from last week and loved it. Use promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. In BSF for Red Energy; Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (also mentioned Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason, State of Wonder and The Magician's Assistant by Ann Patchett). Asteroid City at the movies Rabbit Tagine (see below). Our recipe of the week is thanks to Cobram Estate. In 6 Quick Questions for Red Energy we touch on our favourite things about the start of Spring, Helen Mirren's casting as Israeli PM Golda Meir and Corrie has and Amazing Fact or two about Spring. Dear Caro and Corrie is back - email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and each week a lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.  Rabbit Tagine 1.6 kg rabbit (about 2). Hind legs and shoulders jointed, saddle cut into 3 (note Caro’s friend substituted chicken) Plain flour to dust 60ml (1/4 cup) Cobram Estate Olive Oil plus extra to drizzle 2 large golden shallots, thinly sliced lengthways 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 2 tsp each black and yellow mustard seeds 1tsp each coriander and cumin seeds 1 tsp each ground ginger and ground cloves 1 cinnamon quill 1 tbsp each sweet paprika and ground turmeric 750ml (3 cups) chicken stock 3 stalks of celery, trimmed cut into 5mm-thick diagonal slices ½ preserved lemon, thinly sliced lengthways, plus extra to serve 10 strands of saffron, soaked in 40ml boiling water for 20minutes 120g green and black olives, pitted and halved Juice of one lemon Micro fennel to serve   1.   For rabbit, place 2 litres water and 70g sea salt flakes in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add rabbit and refrigerate overnight, ensuring it is submerged in the brine. Add more water if required. When ready, drain well and pat dry. 2.   Dust rabbit in flour and shake off excess flour. Heat a large casserole dish over high heat, add Cobram Estate Olive Oil and sear rabbit, turning until browned all over (5 minutes). Remove from the pan and stand on a plate 3.   Reduce heat to medium-high, add golden shallots and cook stirring frequently, until softened (4 minutes). Add garlic and spices and cook, stirring continuously, until fragrant (2 minutes). Add stock, rabbit, celery, preserved lemon and saffron water and strands. Cover with a cartouche, then seal with the lid. Reduce heat to very low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat falls away from the bone (3 hours). Discard cinnamon quills from the sauce and stir in olives and lemon juice and drizzle with extra Cobram Estate Olive Oil – then season. 4.   To serve, divide tagine among bowls, scatter with extra preserved lemon and micro fennel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Ep 279 in the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles Thompson joined us with three Spanish offerings; Casa Rojo Tierra de Blancos La Gabacha Rueda Blanco 2021 Casa Rojo Enemigo Mio Garnacha 2021 Cillar de Silos Golfo Vermut Negra 750ml Corrie also recommends Drops of God on Apple TV Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear Caro and Corrie is proudly supported by Ello Botanicals. Each week one lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Use the Promo Code MESS20 at checkout to receive a 20% listener discount. www.ellobotanicals.com Listen to Home Style with Shaynna Blaze HERE or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Send us your question or dilemma via email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au - your question can remain anonymous if you prefer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 278. This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Powered by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to Aussie owned Red Energy today Head to www.redenergy.com.au This week on the podcast we reflect on the Breast Cancer Network Australia's moving Field of Women event at the MCG. You can access the wonderful resources of BCNA via their website www.bcna.org.au and listen to the Upfront About Breast Cancer podcast 'What You Don't Know Until You Do' with Dr Charlotte Tottman HERE. We also discuss the Ben Keays goal and the AFL's goal line technology issues plus THAT World Cup kiss. Was it inappropriate for Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales to kiss payer Jenni Hermoso smack bang on the lips? In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles Thompson joins us with three Spanish offerings; Casa Rojo Tierra de Blancos La Gabacha Rueda Blanco 2021 Casa Rojo Enemigo Mio Garnacha 2021 Cillar de Silos Golfo Vermut Negra 750ml Corrie also recommends Drops of God on Apple TV Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. In BSF for Red Energy; Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason The Miracle Club at the movies Corrie's Pan Baked Tomato and Parmesan Fetta - see recipe HERE. or below. Our recipe of the week is thanks to Cobram Estate – Australia’s most awarded  extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. In 6 Quick Questions Corrie shares her Women's World Cup best uniform votes, we touch on the Bradley Cooper fake nose debate, Michael Parkinson's memorable interviews plus another Amazing Fact. Dear Caro and Corrie is back - send us your question or dilemma to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and each week a lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   You can listen to Home Style with Shaynna Blaze HERE or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.  Pan-baked tomato & parmesan feta by Donna Hay Serves: 4 Ingredients 60ml extra virgin olive oil 2 red onions, sliced 3 cloves garlic, sliced 12 stalks cavolo nero (about 240g), stems removed 3 x 400g cans cherry tomatoes Sea salt Cracked black pepper 25g finely grated Parimgiano Reggiano 6 sprigs lemon thyme 2 x 200g packs feta Basil leaves, to serve Pasta or toasted sourdough, to serve Method Heat a large ovenproof frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp oil and the onions and cook for 8 minutes, or until the onions are lightly golden. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the cavolo nero and cook for 1 minute, or until wilted. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomato sauce thickens slightly. Remove from the heat. Preheat the oven grill to high. Meanwhile, place the Parmigiano Reggiano, thyme and remaining oil in a bowl and mix to combine. Place the feta in the centre of the pan and top with the Parmigiano mixture. Grill for 8-10 minutes, or until the Parmigiano is golden. Serve with the basil leaves and pasta or thick slices of toasted sourdough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Myles Thompson joins us to discuss Pink Drinks ahead of the BCNA’s annual Pink Lady event at the MCG on Sunday the 20th of August. ·     Dominique Portet Sparkling Rose ·     Koener Brothers Pigato ·     Spring Bay Pink Gin ·     Kate Goodman’s Rose with 100% of profits going to BCNA – details HERE. Use the promo code MESS at checkout www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for you 10% listener discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear Caro and Corrie is proudly supported by Ello Botanicals. Each week one lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Use the Promo Code MESS20 at checkout to receive a 20% listener discount. www.ellobotanicals.com Listen to Home Style with Shaynna Blaze HERE or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Send us your question or dilemma via email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au - your question can remain anonymous if you prefer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 278. This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Powered by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to Aussie owned Red Energy today Head to www.redenergy.com.au Be part of Breast Cancer Network Australia’s Field of Women at the MCG on Sunday 20th of August. Full details at https://www.pinkladymatch.com.au/ HERE. This week on the podcast Caro and Corrie discuss the incredible success of the Matilda’s and their World Cup campaign so far, it’s place in Australian culture as a defining moment and what the Matilda’s lasting legacy may be and how the AFL might learn some lessons from soccer in it’s approach to the women’s game. Myles Thompson joins us to discuss Pink Drinks ahead of the BCNA’s annual Pink Lady event at the MCG on Sunday the 20th of August. ·     Dominique Portet Sparkling Rose ·     Koener Brothers Pigato ·     Spring Bay Pink Gin ·     Kate Goodman’s Rose with 100% of profits going to BCNA – details HERE. In BSF for Red Energy; The Fire by Daneila Krien Kin on SBS on Demand Italian-Style Lentils With Cavolo Nero and Sausages by Julia Busuttil Nishimura (see recipe below or HERE) Our recipe of the week is thanks to Cobram Estate Estate - Australia’s most awarded  extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria            Caro’s Grumpy about the PM putting the mozz on the Matilda’s by suggesting a public holiday if they win the World Cup Final.   In 6 Quick questions we discuss the Spring 1883 exhibition at the Windsor Hotel (details HERE), Corrie’s Mornington Peninsula GLT in the newly made over Rosebud Plaza, the disappearance of cash in our daily lives, the AFL grand final plans and an Amazing Fact. Dear Caro and Corrie is back - send us your question or dilemma to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and each week a lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   You can listen to Home Style with Shaynna Blaze HERE or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.  Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s lentils with cavolo nero and sausage Serves 6 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 70 minutes Ingredients: 1 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 carrot, diced 1 onion, diced Sea salt 100ml dry white wine 1 fresh bay leaf 1 tomato, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped 350g Puy lentils 1L chicken stock 1 bunch cavolo nero, chopped 6 pork sausages Salsa verde 1 slice crusty white bread, crust removed, roughly torn Full-cream milk, for soaking 1 garlic clove, peeled Sea salt 1 tbsp salted capers, rinsed 3 anchovy fillets Handful of flat-leaf parsley 1/2 lemon, zest and juice 60ml extra-virgin olive oil Method: Heat olive oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over low heat. Cook the carrot and onion with a pinch of salt for about 10 minutes, until soft and translucent. Add the wine, increase heat to medium and simmer for 1–2 minutes. Add the bay leaf, tomato, garlic and lentils and cover with chicken stock. Bring to the boil then cover and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the lentils are al dente. Add the cavolo nero, stir for a minute or two, then cover and remove from the heat. For the salsa verde, place the bread in a small bowl. Add just enough milk to cover the bread and leave to soak for 10 minutes. Squeeze out the excess milk and set aside. Finely chop the garlic. Add the salt, capers and anchovies and continue to chop. Add the parsley and the bread and keep chopping until everything is nicely combined. Transfer to a bowl, add the lemon zest and juice and enough olive oil to loosen the mixture. Cook the sausages in a pan until nicely browned and cooked through. Top with salsa verde and serve with the lentils. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles Thompson joins us with some selections from the August Mixed Dozen paying tribute to the Women's World Cup. Ministry of Clouds Carignan Grenache 2021 Forest Hill Highbury Fields Cabernet 2021 Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear Caro and Corrie is proudly supported by Ello Botanicals. Each week one lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Use the Promo Code MESS20 at checkout to receive a 20% listener discount. www.ellobotanicals.com Send us your question or dilemma via email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au - your question can remain anonymous if you prefer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 277. This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar three times. Isn't it time you switched to Red? Head to www.redenergy.com.au   MOVIE NIGHT for Red Energy MOVIE: The Miracle Club WHEN: Tuesday 15th of August at 6pm WHERE: Palace Brighton Bay COST: $20 LINK TO BOOK: Don’t Shoot the Messenger — TheMiracle Club — Ballpark Entertainment Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au if you have any queries or issues booking.   Be part of Breast Cancer Network Australia’s Field of Women at the MCG on Sunday 20th of August. Full details at https://www.pinkladymatch.com.au/ HERE. This week Caro and Corrie discuss the emergence of Australian women as international sporting heroes after the Diamond's world cup win and the Matilda's ongoing success. Is the AFLW poised to capitalise on the appetite for women's sport? We discuss Collingwood CEO Craig Kelly's recent comments that raised more than a few eyebrows. In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles Thompson joins us with some selections from the August Mixed Dozen paying tribute to the Women's World Cup. Ministry of Clouds Carignan Grenache 2021 Forest Hill Highbury Fields Cabernet 2021 Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. BSF for Red Energy and Cobram Estate;  A House Full of Daughters by Juliet Nicolson Best of Friends by Kamila Shamsie        Oppenheimer Drops of God (Apple TV) Almond, Pear and Olive Oil Cake - recipe HERE Lemon Olive Oil Cake - recipe HERE Plus in 6 Quick Questions we touch on age appropriate dressing (there are no rules says Caro!), our favourite Paul McCartney songs, a Ballarat GLT for Fika in Doveton St North and Caro has an AFL Commission Amazing Fact. Dear Caro and Corrie is back - send us your question or dilemma to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and each week a lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   You can listen to Home Style with Shaynna Blaze HERE or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store - Myles has two 'drought breaking' beverages to recommend; Richter Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett 2021 Weihenstephaner Pilsner 500ml Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear Caro and Corrie is proudly supported by Ello Botanicals. Each week one lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Use the Promo Code MESS20 at checkout to receive a 20% listener discount. www.ellobotanicals.com Send us your question or dilemma via email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au - your question can remain anonymous if you prefer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 275 - Happy Days for the Girls in the Paddock This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar three times. Isn't it time you switched to Red? Head to www.redenergy.com.au MOVIE NIGHT for Red Energy MOVIE: The Miracle Club WHEN: Tuesday 15th of August at 6pm WHERE: Palace Brighton Bay COST: $20 LINK TO BOOK: Don’t Shoot the Messenger — The Miracle Club — Ballpark Entertainment Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au if you have any queries or issues booking. This week on the podcast Caro and Corrie discuss The Voice to Parliament after Corrie's thought provoking 'town hall' gatherings on the weekend. Are the messages starting to cut through? Plus Caro reflects on some of the issues she wrote about in a recent column for The Age, how AFL clubs approach retention and recruiting of Indigenous coaches and players and the AFL's overall strategy for combating racism in footy. In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store - Myles has two 'drought breaking' beverages to recommend; Richter Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett 2021 Weihenstephaner Pilsner 500ml Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. In BSF for Red Energy; The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland Beyond Paradise on Binge Mary's Tomato Pie (Danielle Alvarez recipe - find it HERE) Plus in 6 Quick Questions Corrie's loving the Summer Reading special lists via BookerPrizes.com (HERE) and recommends The Last Movie Stars doco (which Caro gave the thumbs up too) and we say Happy Birthday to horses with some Amazing Facts. Dear Caro and Corrie is back - send us your question or dilemma to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and each week a lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles Thompson introduces us to a couple of great red wines; Bleasdale Wild Fig SGM Jim Barry St Clare Dry Red Cabernet Malbec 2016 Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear Caro and Corrie is proudly supported by Ello Botanicals. Each week one lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Use the Promo Code MESS20 at checkout to receive a 20% listener discount. www.ellobotanicals.com Send us your question or dilemma via email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au - your question can remain anonymous if you prefer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 275. This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar three times. Isn't it time you switched to Red? Head to www.redenergy.com.au   Caro and Corrie are back in the studio for the first time in a while contemplating how good it is to be on home soil after an overseas trip and some of the great things happening in Melbourne at the moment - like the NGV's latest hit exhibition Bonnard Designed by India Mahdavi. In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles Thompson introduces us to a couple of great red wines; Bleasdale Wild Fig SGM Jim Barry St Clare Dry Red Cabernet Malbec 2016 Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. Listener Amy (@dry_but_wet on Instagram) is a non-alcoholic drinks expert and she recommended; Tread Softly Everything Except Prosecco Thomson & Scott Noughty Rosé 10/10 Altina Sansgria In BSF for Red Energy; My Father's House by Joseph O'Connor Barbie Dishes we've been inspired by on holiday and the proper Mousakka Recipe - get the recipe HERE. Corrie's Grumpy about the chaos as the West Gate Tunnel works continue and in 6 Quick Questions we discuss great holiday purchases, Sam Pang's chance to reinvigorate The Logies and an Amazing Fact about the plethora of shows and movies with the theme of limbo - including Limbo on SBS on Demand, In Limbo on ABC TV and Limbo the movies starring Simon Baker. Dear Caro and Corrie is back - send us your question or dilemma to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and each week a lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.  Authentic Greek Moussaka For the vegetables 3 potatoes 2 zucchinis, medium 2 eggplants salt pepper For the ground meat 1 onion 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, for sautéing 1 clove(s) of garlic 1 tablespoon(s) thyme 3 pinches granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon(s) cloves 1 level teaspoon(s) cinnamon 1 tablespoon(s) tomato paste 500 g ground beef 400 g canned tomatoes salt pepper 1/2 bunch parsley 1/2 bunch basil For the béchamel sauce 100 g butter 100 g all-purpose flour 750 ml whole milk salt pepper, ground 1 pinch nutmeg, ground 100 g parmesan cheese, grated 3 egg yolks Place a deep pan over high heat. Add the sunflower oil and let it get hot. Peel the potatoes and slice them into thin rounds. Slice the eggplants and zucchini into thin rounds and fry in a separate pan for 5-10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a baking pan lined with paper towels. Allow to drain from excess oil. For the ground meat. Place a deep pan over high heat. Add the sunflower oil and let it get hot. Peel the potatoes and slice them into thin rounds. Slice the eggplants and zucchini into thin rounds and fry in a separate pan for 5-10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a baking pan lined with paper towels. Allow to drain from excess oil. For the Bechemel Place a pot over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt. Add the flour and whisk until it soaks up all of the butter. Add the milk in small batches while continuously whisking so that no lumps form. As soon as the béchamel sauce thickens and bubbles start to form on the surface, remove from heat. Add the nutmeg, salt, pepper, 100 g parmesan and 3 egg yolks. Whisk thoroughly. Preheat oven to 180* C (350* F) Fan. In a 25x32 cm baking pan, spread a layer of potatoes, cover with a layer of eggplants and top with a layer of zucchini. Season in between layers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store – Myles Thompson joins us to discuss Rum and how to choose a great bottle of rum. ·      The Plantation Dark Rum ·      Beach House Mauritius Gold Spiced Rum  Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear Caro and Corrie is proudly supported by Ello Botanicals. Each week one lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Use the Promo Code MESS20 at checkout to receive a 20% listener discount. www.ellobotanicals.com Send us your question or dilemma via email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au - your question can remain anonymous if you prefer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 274 This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar three times. Isn't it time you switched to Red? Head to www.redenergy.com.au   SHOW NOTES This week on the podcast Caro’s in the midst of a Melbourne winter while Corrie joins us from Sicily on the last leg of her European vacation.  This week we were rocked by the news that the Victorian government was cancelling the 2026 Commonwealth Games – Caro and Corrie discuss the fall out. Corrie shares more of her travel highlights and how it’s offered a welcome shift in perspective on life.   In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store – Myles Thompson joins us to discuss Rum and how to choose a great bottle of rum. ·      The Plantation Dark Rum ·      Beach House Mauritius Gold Spiced Rum  Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. In BSF for Red Energy; ·      The Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim ·      The Quiet Girl (at the movies) ·      Caro’s Rhubarb and Cinnamon Cake (see recipe below)   Caro’s grumpy (admittedly a first world problem) by the demise of the great pubs on the southside of Melbourne.   Plus Corrie’s wishing she was back in Melbourne to see the Sjaella a Female Vocal Sextet performing on Friday. You can check them out on Youtube HERE.   Dear Caro and Corrie is back - send us your question or dilemma to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and each week a lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.  You can listen to Home Style with Shaynna Blaze on Spotify HERE Rhubarb and Cinnamon Cake 60g butter 380g brown sugar 1 egg 1 tbsp vanilla 300g flour 1 tsp bicard soda 1 tsp salf 1 tsp cinnamon 500g rhubarb sliced into 2cm pieces Rind of 1 lemon 250ml of full cream sour cream   Beat butter with brown sugar. Add egg and vanilla. Stir in sifted flour, bicarb, salt and cinnamon. Add rhubarb, rind and sour cream. Stir with a wooden spoon then spoon into a buttered and floured 22cm round cake tin. Sprinkle with extra brown sugar and cinnamon. Bake in a pre heated oven at 180C for 50-60 minutes.   Rhubarb can be replaced with apples and pears.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear Caro and Corrie is proudly supported by Ello Botanicals. Each week one lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Use the Promo Code MESS20 at checkout to receive a 20% listener discount. www.ellobotanicals.com Send us your question or dilemma via email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au - your question can remain anonymous if you prefer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles Thompson joined us to discuss French Wines with a Bastille Day flavour. Lucien Lardy Beaujolais Villages 2021 Fontareche Corbieres Rouge Vieilles Vignes 2022 Bastille Day Mixed Dozen Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and guest co-host Anna Barry aka Anna from the Op-Shop for Ep 273. This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar three times. Isn't it time you switched to Red? Head to www.redenergy.com.au This week Caro and Anna discuss the sacking of Stuart Dew as coach of the Gold Coast Suns and the backlash against Caro for the way she reported the story in the lead up to the official announcement. We also talk memories of the Gold Coast and some more mid-winter tips and recommendations including; Lightscape at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne - details HERE. WHAM! doco on Netflix Hijack on Apple TV The Last Vermeer on Netflix and SBS on Demand Limbo on SBS on Demand In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles Thompson joins us to discuss French Wines. Lucien Lardy Beaujolais Villages 2021 Fontareche Corbieres Rouge Vieilles Vignes 2022 Bastille Day Mixed Dozen Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. BSF for Red Energy The Feast by Margaret Kennedy Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (at the movies) Crispy Sticky Mongolian Beef by Tin Eats - recipe HERE or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Anna's Grumpy about people who hassle for discounts even at charity shops and in 6 Quick Questions we discuss favourite winter bulbs, the most versatile vegetable Caro came across in her travels, Anna's visit to the amazing Delatite Wines Cellar Door in Mansfield and Caro ends the podcast on an emotional note as she recounts her visit to the Van Gough in Auvers exhibition. Dear Caro and Corrie is back - send us your question or dilemma to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and each week a lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.  You can listen to Home Style with Shaynna Blaze on Spotify HERE Crispy Sticky Mongolian Beef by Tin Eats - recipe HERE BEEF AND MARINADE 8 oz / 250g beef steak (rump, scotch or flank), sliced into 1/5" / 3mm slices (Note 1) 1 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp cornstarch/cornflour 1 tsp vegetable oil SAUCE 2 tsp cornflour / cornstarch 1/4 cup water 2 tbsp soy sauce (light or all purpose, NOT dark) 1/4 cup chicken broth 1 1/2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine or dry sherry, or more chicken broth (Note 2) 3 tbsp / 1/4 cup brown sugar, lightly packed CRISPY BEEF 1/4 - 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil (Note 1) 1/4 cup cornstarch/cornflour STIR FRY 1/2 tsp ginger, finely minced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 scallions/shallots, cut into 1 1/2" / 4cm pieces on the diagonal Instructions BEEF AND MARINADE Combine the Beef and Marinade ingredients in a bowl and marinate for 10 minutes (though you could even leave it overnight). SAUCE Mix the cornstarch with a splash of the water. Then add the remaining Sauce ingredients, including remaining water. CRISPY BEEF AND STIR FRY Add 1/4 cup cornstarch and use your fingers to lightly coat the beef. Heat 1/4 cup oil in a wok (Note 2) over medium high heat. Add 1/2 the beef and cook the first side for around 45 seconds or until golden and crisp. Then flip (I use an egg flip) and cook the other side for 30 - 45 seconds until golden and crisp. Remove onto a paper towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining beef. Discard the oil, leaving behind about 1 tablespoon in the wok. Add the ginger and garlic and sauté for about 15 seconds. Don't let it burn! Add the Sauce into the wok. Bring it to a simmer and let it cook for about 1 1/2 minutes or until it thickens into a glossy sticky sauce. Add the beef and scallions, toss to coat and cook for a further 30 seconds. Serve immediately with rice - or for a low carb, low cal option, try Cauliflower Rice! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 272 – You’re More Than Our Poster Boy, You’re Our Hero  Join Caroline Wilson and guest co-host Nick McKenzie for a very special Ep 272 of Don’t Shoot the Messenger. This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar three times. Isn't it time you switched to Red? Head to www.redenergy.com.au SHOW NOTES Caroline Wilson is joined in the studio by The Age investigative reporter Nick McKenzie to chat about his incredible role in the historic Ben Roberts-Smith story, the defamation and court result in June, the reaction to the result and his new book detailing how everything played out. Caro and Nick go in depth about how the story was broken, lifting the lid on the type of person Ben Roberts-Smith is and how one of the biggest story in Australian media history played out. Myles Thompson from Prince Wine Store joins us to chat about Italian white wines, inspired by Caro’s recent trip overseas. Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. And for our interstate poddies – Prince Wine Store can deliver Australia wide. BSF for Red Energy Crossing The Line by Nick McKenzie Mayflies: A Novel by Andrew O'Hagan Slow Horses on Apple TV+ Succession on Foxtel Showcase/Binge Pumpkin Lasagna with Burnt Butter & Sage Ingredients   -        1.5kg kent pumpkin 100g butter -        1 bunch sage, leaves picked (20 leaves) -        500g ricotta -        200ml créme fraîche -        200g Parmesan, grated (Grana Padano or Parmigiano Reggiano) -        120g baby spinach, roughly chopped -        30g olive oil 3 shallots, finely diced 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped, sliced or grated 6 sprigs thyme, leaves picked 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar -        375g pack instant lasagne sheets -        400g fresh mozzarella, sliced   Method   -        Preheat oven to 180°C. -        Slice pumpkin into large wedges and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper. -        Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, then bake for 30-45 minutes, until golden and tender. -        Cook butter and sage over medium heat for a few minutes, until the butter is foamy and milk solids have browned. -        Transfer to a large bowl, and stir through ricotta, créme fraîche, 150g Parmesan and baby spinach. Season to taste and set aside. -        In your burnt butter pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté shallots, garlic and thyme until softened. -        In a large bowl, mash the cooked pumpkin flesh (scoop out of it’s skin) until smooth, but still with a little texture remaining, then stir through ¼ cup of water, shallot mix and apple cider vinegar and season to taste. -        Rub oil on the base of a large oven dish (approx 25x40cm). -        Assemble your lasagne in the following order of layers: pasta sheets, pumpkin mix, ricotta mix. Repeat until all the sauce and filling has been used. I did 5 layers of pasta, meaning ¼ of the pumpkin and ricotta mix used on each layer. Make sure the pasta sheets are fully submerged in sauce or they won’t cook properly. -         Top the final layer of pasta sheets with sliced mozzarella followed by remaining 50g Parmesan. Cover with foil and bake at 180°C for 50 minutes, until pasta is cooked through and lasagne is bubbling at the sides. If the baking dish is quite full and you think it might bubble over, put a foil lined tray underneath it in the oven to catch any drippings. -        To finish, remove the foil and change the oven to the grill setting on high heat. Grill for 5-10 minutes, until the top is your perfect level of golden brown. Make sure you don’t walk away from the grill (or if you do set timers for 30 seconds-1 minute) as it can burn quickly. -        Remove from oven and let it settle for at least 10 mins (20 minutes is ideal), then serve! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for some of the highlights of BSF. This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar three times. Isn't it time you switched to Red? Head to www.redenergy.com.au Miss Dior by Juntine Picardie Lost Illusions Elvis Alice Zaslavsky’s ‘Seventies Dinner Party Sprouts’ – get the recipe HERE.   Jesustown by Paul Daley. The Split Series 3 on ABC TV and iview Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes (see recipe HERE) Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins-Reed C’mon, C’mon (C'mon C'mon is available to stream in Australia now on Google Play and Apple TV and Prime Video Store) Caramel Pear Cake (see recipe below) Dear Caro and Corrie is back - send us your question or dilemma to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and each week a lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook. This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.  Caramel Pear Cake ·       1 cup of sugar ·       1/3 cup water ·       3 firm pears ·       100g butter ·       2 large eggs ·       1/3 cup icing sugar ·       ½ teaspoon vanilla essence ·       1 cup self raising flour ·         ·       Butter a 23 cm cake tin. Preheat oven to 180degrees C. Put sugar and water in a saucepan and warm gently so that sugar dissolves. Turn up heat and cook until caramel colour – light brown rather than gold. Pour into tin, swirl around so that the base is coated. Peel & quarter pears, arrange pears on top of caramel. Melt butter, leave to cool until tepid. ·       Beat egg with sugar and vanilla until frothy. Add melted butter. ·       Sift flour over top and stir in well to become a soft batter. Carefully dab little bits of this over the top of the pears so as not to disturb them. It will spreads as cake cooks. ·       Bake for 30 minutes or til set in centre. As soon as it comes out of the oven turn onto a plate as caramel will start to stick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Caro and Corrie chat about some of their favourite holiday tipples including Corrie's very memorable (and pricey) gin and tonic at The Villa d’Este Tivoli. Caro's go-to cocktail has been the Amalfi Spritz - grab the ingredients at Prince Wine Store! How to make an Amalfi / Limoncello Spritz Fill a large wineglass about halfway with ice. Pour in the limoncello, then the Prosecco, then the soda water. It’s up to you if you want to stir it. Some want the flavors blended, some want the drink to start light and get boozier as you go. Garnish with lemon slices and sprigs of fresh thyme, rosemary or basil, if desired. Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. And for our interstate poddies – Prince Wine Store can deliver Australia wide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 271 - It Is a Country For the Soul. This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar three times. Isn't it time you switched to Red? Head to www.redenergy.com.au SHOW NOTES This week we're brining you the podcast from Italy as Caro joins us from Santa Margherita Ligure and Corrie from Florence. Caro and Corrie share some of their travel highlights so far and some of their must see destinations from this trip and others which often includes museums that were once someone's homes. Vila Durazzo Ligure Santa Margherita Ligure Six Collection Amsterdam The home of Sir John Soane Salvador Dali’s House - Portlligat Barbara Hepworth’s Sculpture Garden Cornwall In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Caro and Corrie chat about some of their favourite holiday tipples including Corrie's very memorable (and pricey) gin and tonic at The Villa d’Este Tivoli. Caro's go-to cocktail has been the Amalfi Spritz - grab the ingredients at Prince Wine Store! How to make an Amalfi / Limoncello Spritz Fill a large wineglass about halfway with ice. Pour in the limoncello, then the Prosecco, then the soda water. It’s up to you if you want to stir it. Some want the flavors blended, some want the drink to start light and get boozier as you go. Garnish with lemon slices and sprigs of fresh thyme, rosemary or basil, if desired. Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. And for our interstate poddies – Prince Wine Store can deliver Australia wide. In BSF for Red Energy; Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo The Good House (available via Amazon Instant Video, Google Play, iTunes, and Vudu) Also mentioned The Ice Storm Moussake by Recipe Tin Eats - recipe HERE Dear Caro and Corrie is back - send us your question or dilemma to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and each week a lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear Caro and Corrie is proudly supported by Ello Botanicals. Each week one lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Use the Promo Code MESS20 at checkout to receive a 20% listener discount. www.ellobotanicals.com Send us your question or dilemma via email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au - your question can remain anonymous if you prefer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Corrie Perkin, Anna Barry and Myles Thompson for a Quick Listen of The Cocktail Cabinet from Ep 270. In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles Thompson joined us to highlight the next Regional Tasting Series event. You can book your spot HERE to taste some of the wonderful wines from the Heathcote VIC region on Saturday June 17th. Plus Myles shared some wonderful tips for storing wine even if you don't have a wine fridge or cellar. Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. And for our interstate poddies – Prince Wine Store can deliver Australia wide. Send us an email any time to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Corrie Perkin and guest co-host Anna Barry aka Anna from the Op-Shop for Ep 270 This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar three times. Isn't it time you switched to Red? Head to www.redenergy.com.au SHOW NOTES This week on the show Corrie and Anna share some of their favourite Winter Warmer tips from weekend getaway spots, wardrobe essentials and ways to keep warm. In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles Thompson joins to highlight the next Regional Tasting Series event. You can book your spot HERE to taste some of the wonderful wines from the Heathcote VIC region on Saturday June 17th. Plus Myles shares some wonderful tips for storing wine even if you don't have a wine fridge or cellar. Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. And for our interstate poddies – Prince Wine Store can deliver Australia wide. BSF for Red Energy The Book Binder of Jericho by Pip Williams The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams also recommended The Anniversary by Stephanie Bishop Yellow Face by Rebecca Kuang Bank of Dave – now screening nationally at selected cinemas Funny Woman on Foxtel Pandore on SBS on Demand Total Control on ABC iView  Chicken in a Pot with Lemon and Orzo by Nigella (recipe HERE ) Sweet Winter Slaw by Yotam Ottolenghi (recipe HERE note - Anna doesn't use the mango or papaya) Dear Caro and Corrie is back - send us your question or dilemma to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and each week a lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store in Ep 269 Gabrielle Poy joined us with 3 great box specials; June Mixed Dozen Winter Whites Fireside friends Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. And for our interstate poddies – Prince Wine Store can deliver Australia wide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear Caro and Corrie is proudly supported by Ello Botanicals. Each week one lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Use the Promo Code MESS20 at checkout to receive a 20% listener discount. www.ellobotanicals.com Send us your question or dilemma via email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au - your question can remain anonymous if you prefer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Corrie Perkin and her special guests for this week Hannie Rayson and Robert Gott. This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar three times. Isn't it time you switched to Red? Head to www.redenergy.com.au SHOW NOTES This week on the show we discuss some of the themes explored in Hannie's new work-in-progress play and Robert's new novel Naked Ambition. In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Gabrielle Poy joins us with 3 great box specials; June Mixed Dozen Winter Whites Fireside friends Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. And for our interstate poddies – Prince Wine Store can deliver Australia wide. In BSF for Red Energy; The Forsyte Saga by John Goldsworthy Girl in the Pink Dress by Kylie Needham Ten Pound Poms (Stan) Hannie's Coleslaw and Pharmacy in a Bowl. Charlotte Wood's recipe for lentil soup. (see recipes below) This week Bob is grumpy about hot food consumption on trams! Plus 6 Quick Questions and an intriguing Amazing Fact. Dear Caro and Corrie is back - send us your question or dilemma to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and each week a lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.  Hannie's Coleslaw 1.Green cabbage 1/4 Not Savoy. (This is too tough) Sliced so finely, you have to summon your inner Japanese chef. It must be fine, delicate, filigree. 2. Fennel 1/3 bulb Sliced very finely. I learnt this from Bill's (the Aussie /Sydney chef) in London. I think the addition of fennel is where the magic happens. 3. A lot of coriander. Chopped up. 1/2 bunch. More. Go crazy. Mint is a lovely addition or substitute if cori not in season. 4. Chopped celery. 1-2 sticks 5.A handful of currants. 6. Teaspoon of orange rind. 7. Vinaigrette. You can use Praise French dressing. (Perfect for this dish) Fiddle with the quantities. You can't go wrong. We eat it all the time! The trick is to go very fine with all shredding. Pharmacy in a Bowl. Charlotte Wood's recipe for lentil soupIngredients Olive oil 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 small red chillies, finely chopped 1 brown onion, finely chopped 1 stick celery, finely chopped 1 leek, finely chopped ¼ white cabbage, finely chopped 1 red capsicum, roughly chopped 3 carrots, roughly chopped 3 litres chicken stock 1 head broccoli, roughly chopped 1 can tomatoes in juice 1 cup French-style (‘blue’) lentils Salt & pepper Parmesan cheese, grated Method 1. Fry the garlic, onion, chilli, celery, leek, cabbage, capsicum and carrots in batches until well browned. 2. Put the chicken stock in a big pot on the stove and bring to the boil, tossing in all the sautéed ingredients. 3. Add broccoli and tomatoes, and simmer till all vegetables are tender. 4. Retaining stock, remove vegetables with a slotted spoon and puree in a food processor or blender until smooth (or roughly blended, depending on how rustic you like your texture). 5. Return pureed vegetables to stock and add lentils. Simmer for about 15 – 20 minutes or until lentils are tender (more if you want them falling apart). Season well with salt and pepper. 6. Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store in Ep 268, Myles Thompson joined us to discuss Greek Wines; Greek Wine Fair tasting list Argyros Atlantis White 2021 Gaia Agiorgitiko 2021 Thymiopoulos Xinomavro Young Vine 2021 Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. And for our interstate poddies – Prince Wine Store can deliver Australia wide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear Caro and Corrie is proudly supported by Ello Botanicals. Each week one lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Use the Promo Code MESS20 at checkout to receive a 20% listener discount. www.ellobotanicals.com Send us your question or dilemma via email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au - your question can remain anonymous if you prefer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 268 This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar three times. Isn't it time you switched to Red? Head to www.redenergy.com.au This week on the podcast Caro and Corrie discuss having hard conversations and how the ABC and the Hawthorn Football Club got it wrong. Caro reflects on the 'Sam Newman Mannequin' incident on The Footy Show and the feeling of a lack of support at the time. We pay tribute to Tina Turner - her songs and her legacy. Watch the video posted by Alicia Keys HERE. In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store, Myles Thompson joins us to discuss Greek Wines; Greek Wine Fair tasting list Argyros Atlantis White 2021 Gaia Agiorgitiko 2021 Thymiopoulos Xinomavro Young Vine 2021 Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. And for our interstate poddies – Prince Wine Store can deliver Australia wide. In BSF for Red Energy; Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano Blue Lights (SBS on demand) Prosciutto Wraps (see recipe below) Dear Caro and Corrie is back - send us your question or dilemma to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and each week a lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.    PROSCIUTTO WRAPS Makes 12 24 baby green beans, topped and tailed Micro salad leaves or wild rocket 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts 2 tablespoons grated parmigiano reggiano 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 12 thin slices of prosciutto salt and pepper DRESSING 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Pinch dried chilli flakes 2 cloves crushed garlic 1heaped tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley Put dressing ingredients in a small bowl, whisk and set aside. Place beans in a bowl, cover will boring water, leave for 1 minute then drain and refresh in cold water. Combine beans, leaves, nuts and parmigiana reggiano. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, crushed salt flakes and ground pepper. Lay out prosciutto slices, put a handful of bean mix on each slice and roll then up. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store from Ep 267 Myles Thompson joined us with a couple of great options for cellaring; ·      Bests Hamill Shiraz 2019 ·      Moss Wood Ribbonvale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. And for our interstate poddies – Prince Wine Store can deliver Australia wide.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Dear Caro and Corrie Send us your question or dilemma via email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au. Dear Caro and Corrie is proudly supported by Ello Botanicals. Each week one lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Use the Promo Code MESS20 at checkout to receive a 20% listener discount. www.ellobotanicals.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 267 This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar three times. Isn't it time you switched to Red? Head to www.redenergy.com.au This week Caro and Corrie delve into three of the biggest stories of the week – Alistair Clarkson’s decision to walk away from coaching North Melbourne and Stan Grant’s emotional resignation as host of Q&A - as he questions if the Australian media is the poison that runs through our country’s blood.   Plus special guest Tom Morris joins us to discuss the process behind breaking one of the biggest AFL stories of the year – Damian Hardwick’s departure from the Richmond Football Club.   In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store, Myles Thompson joins us with a couple of great options for cellaring; ·      Bests Hamill Shiraz 2019 ·      Moss Wood Ribbonvale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. And for our interstate poddies – Prince Wine Store can deliver Australia wide.   In BSF for Red Energy; ·      The Chistie Affair by Nina de Gramont ·      Queen Charlotte on Netflix ·      Stir-fried udon, mustard greens, tofu and peanut sauce from Gourmet Traveller   Caro’s grumpy about getting sick after her recent pre-travel vaccinations plus in 6 Quick Questions we discuss an awkward social blunder, Donald Trump Junior’s upcoming speaking tour of Australia, on screen kings and more.   Dear Caro and Corrie is coming back - send us your question or dilemma to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and each week a lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.    Stir-fried udon, mustard greens, tofu and peanut sauce Serves 2 Prep time 15 minutes. Cook time 15 minutes   2 portions Japanese udon noodles (90g each) 2 tbsp sesame oil 2 spring onions, cut into 5cm lengths 3 tsp finely grated ginger 2 garlic cloves, finely grated 300gm mixed mustard greens, stalks removed, leaves coarsely chopped 100gm each shitake mushrooms and wood-ear mushrooms, thinly sliced 200gm firm satay flavoured tofu, sliced 2 tbsp each mushroom XO sauce and Jimmy’s Sate sauce Thai basil leaves and chopped roasted peanuts to serve   1.    Cook noodles in a large saucepan of boiling water until just tender (2-3 minutes). Drain and run under cold water and set aside 2.    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok over high heat and stir-fry onion, ginger, garlic, greens and shitakes until tender (2-3 minutes). Remove from wok and set aside. Add tofu to wok and fry, turning until golden and crisp at the edges (3-4 minutes). Add mushroom XO and Jimmy’s Sate sauces with 125ml water and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened (2-3 minutes). Add noodles and greens mixture to wok, season with freshly ground pepper and toss to warm through (1-2minutes). 3.    Serve noodles topped with Thai basil leaves and peanuts.  NOTE: Jimmy’s sate sauce, mushroom XO sauce and udon noodles are available from select supermarkets and Asian grocers.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin with The Cocktail Cabinet from Ep 266. Myles Thompson joins us from Prince Wine Store with a match for Corrie's Autumnal Fruit and Almond Cake. Inkwell 'Sweet Jane' Late Harvest Fortified Viognier NV 375ml Fighting Gully Rd Late Harvest Gros Mensange Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. And for our interstate poddies – Prince Wine Store can deliver Australia wide. ·      Autumnal Fruit and Almond Cake (recipe HERE) or below. Autumnal Fruit and Almond Cake by David Herbert You can use fresh or thawed frozen blackberries (or raspberries) for the autumnal cake; they may sink a little, but don’t worry too much as it is all about the taste. Dust the cake with a little icing sugar to serve, if desired. The success of this cake depends on the butter being nice and soft; leave it out of the fridge for about 6-8 hours for it to soften naturally.  185g butter, softened at room temperature 150g caster sugar 150g (1 heaped cup) self raising flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 100g ground almonds 2 free range eggs, beaten 2 tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 250g fresh blackberries 2 tbsp raw or demerera sugar 2 tbsp flaked almonds Preheat the oven to 180C (fan forced 160C). Grease and line the base of a 20cm springform or loose bottom cake tin. Dice the butter and place the butter, caster sugar, flour, baking powder, almonds, eggs milk and vanilla into a bowl and beat with an electric mixer for 3-4 minutes, or until just combined. Fold in the 3/4 of the fruit. Spoon into tin. Scatter with the remaining fruit, the raw sugar and the almonds. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until firm and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. Leave to cook in the tin for 10 minutes, before cooling on a wire rack. Serves 8-10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for this bonus episode as we share the feedback to our Where Are You Listening From? call out. Let us know via email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or via Instagram or Facebook. This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar three times. Isn't it time you switched to Red? Head to www.redenergy.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 266. This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar three times. Isn't it time you switched to Red? Head to www.redenergy.com.au Thanks to everyone who responded to our 'Where Are You Listening From?' - we'll be dropping a Bonus Ep later in the week. Dear Caro and Corrie is coming back - send us your question or dilemma to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and each week a lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. SHOW NOTES This week on the podcast Caro and Corrie discuss the unfolding Tassie footy situation which is stirring up the local political landscape. Is the government being transparent enough and is the proposed $715 million stadium a must? Plus there’s been plenty of commentary about the integrity of the Hawthorn racism review – Caro shares an update and ponders the toll the process is taking on the main players. In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store, Myles Thompson joins us with a match for Corrie's Autumnal Fruit and Almond Cake. Inkwell 'Sweet Jane' Late Harvest Fortified Viognier NV 375ml Fighting Gully Rd Late Harvest Gros Mensange Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. And for our interstate poddies – Prince Wine Store can deliver Australia wide. In BSF for Red Energy; ·      The Rising Tide by Ann Cleeves      ·      Air at the cinema ·      Autumnal Fruit and Almond Cake (recipe HERE) or below.   In 6 Quick Questions Corrie has a Mother’s Day walking highlight, Caro shares the high-lights from her Sydney mini-break, Corrie’s Netflix & Couples theory takes on a new perspective, we’ve got a dog inspired GLT and an Amazing Fact or two about the Sir Doug Nicholls Round.   Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.    Autumnal Fruit and Almond Cake by David Herbert You can use fresh or thawed frozen blackberries (or raspberries) for the autumnal cake; they may sink a little, but don’t worry too much as it is all about the taste. Dust the cake with a little icing sugar to serve, if desired. The success of this cake depends on the butter being nice and soft; leave it out of the fridge for about 6-8 hours for it to soften naturally.  185g butter, softened at room temperature 150g caster sugar 150g (1 heaped cup) self raising flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 100g ground almonds 2 free range eggs, beaten 2 tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 250g fresh blackberries 2 tbsp raw or demerera sugar 2 tbsp flaked almonds Preheat the oven to 180C (fan forced 160C). Grease and line the base of a 20cm springform or loose bottom cake tin. Dice the butter and place the butter, caster sugar, flour, baking powder, almonds, eggs milk and vanilla into a bowl and beat with an electric mixer for 3-4 minutes, or until just combined. Fold in the 3/4 of the fruit. Spoon into tin. Scatter with the remaining fruit, the raw sugar and the almonds. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until firm and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. Leave to cook in the tin for 10 minutes, before cooling on a wire rack. Serves 8-10   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 264 - Floating on a Cloud of Relief This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar three times. Isn't it time you switched to Red? Head to www.redenergy.com.au SHOW NOTES This week on the show Caro and Corrie delve into some wonderful listener feedback – we’d love to know where YOU are listening from. Send us an email to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or via Insta or Facebook.   Caro and Corrie share their perspective of the Coronation of King Charles which they watched together with Caro’s Mum Julia and her sisters. They dissect the high and low points and wonder is Charles Australia’s last monarch?   In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store, Myles Thompson joins us with some sure-fire Mother’s Day Pinots including; ·      Wickhams Road Whitlands Pinot Noir 2022 ·      May Mixed Dozen 2023 - Pinot Party which includes the Glaetzer-Dixon Avance Pinot Noir 2021 ·      Andre Clouet 100% Pinot Champagne Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. And for our interstate poddies – Prince Wine Store can deliver Australia wide.   In BSF for Red Energy; Corrie’s been reading Limberlost by Robbie Arnott  Caro and Corrie have both been bingeing The Diplomat on Netfilx Caro shares the Coronation Quiche - see recipe HERE or below (while admitting she bought the quiches for the Coronation party). Pear Ricotta and Pine Nut Cake (from Ep 143 – recipe HERE)   Caro is Grumpy about her leaking car which smells like wet dog. Plus in 6 Quick Questions we discuss the most eyebrow raising boycott of the week, the Trump court case, whether Melbourne or Sydney deserve the Barry Humphries memorial, Chris Fagan’s statements on the media coverage of the Hawthorn saga and Corrie has some Amazing Facts about just what went on in historical Coronations.   Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Coronation quiche By Buckingham Palace/Mark Flanagan/Lucy Wilson Ingredients 250g block of ready-made shortcrust pastry For the filling 125ml milk 175ml double cream 2 medium eggs 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon 100g cheddar grated 180g cooked spinach liquid squeezed out and lightly chopped60g cooked  broad beans or soya beans (double pod the broad beans, if you like) Method STEP 1 Put a 20cm loose-bottomed tart tin or a 20cm pastry ring on a baking sheet. Lightly flour the work surface and roll out the pastry to a circle a little larger than the top of the tin and approximately 5mm thick. Carefully lift the pastry into the tin and gently press into the corners, taking care not to have any holes or the mixture could leak. Cover and rest for a further 30 mins in the fridge. Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. STEP 2 Line the pastry case with greaseproof paper – to do this cut a disc of greaseproof paper larger than the tin, scrunch it into a ball (this makes it more pliable), then unwrap and place it in the pastry case. It should come above the sides. Fill with baking beans or uncooked rice and bake blind for 20-25 until nicely golden and dry. Carefully remove the greaseproof paper and baking beans, and return to the oven for 5 mins to dry the base. Reduce the oven temperature to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. STEP 3 Beat the milk, cream, eggs and herbs with some seasoning. Scatter half of the grated cheese in the blind-baked base, top with the chopped spinach and beans, then pour over the liquid mixture. If required, gently give the mixture a delicate stir to ensure the filling is evenly dispersed, but be careful not to damage the pastry case. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese. Place into the oven and bake for 20-30 mins until set and very lightly golden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In The Cocktail Cabinet on Ep 264 - Myles Thompson from Prince Wine Store joined us with a couple of Southern Rhone wine recommendations; Domaine Font de Courtedune Cotes du Rhone Village VV 2021 Delas Cote du Rhone Saint Esprit 2021 Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. Prince Wine Store can also deliver Australia wide for our interstate poddies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 264 - Floating on a Cloud of Relief This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar three times. Isn't it time you switched to Red? Head to www.redenergy.com.au SHOW NOTES Thanks to everyone who joined us at our Live Podcast for Red Energy last week at the Sorrento RSL and to all of the poddies who attended the Sorrento Writer's Festival on the weekend. It's been a big week of AFL news - Caro and Corrie discuss the granting of the 19th licence to a Tasmanian team after decades of campaigning. How will the finances work and where will the players come from? Plus we discuss the appointment of Andrew Dillon as the new CEO of the AFL, the mood at AFL House and the legacy of Gillon McLachlan. In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store, Myles Thompson joins us with a couple of Southern Rhone wine recommendations; Domaine Font de Courtedune Cotes du Rhone Village VV 2021 Delas Cote du Rhone Saint Esprit 2021 Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. BSF for Red Energy The Rose Boys by Peter Rose The Paper Boy (movie on SBS on Demand) The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith The Castle Coronation Chicken (see recipe below or HERE) Caro's Grumpy about Richard Goyder's casual comments at the CEO appointment press conference earlier in the week. In 6 Quick Questions Caro and Corrie touch on some of their highlights from the Sorrento Writer's Festival. Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.   CORONATION CHICKEN The recipe given below serves eight persons and is from The Constance Spry Cookery Book by Constance Spry & Rosemary Hume (1956) Ingredients ·      6 tbsp Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise ·      2-3 tsp mild curry powder, to taste ·      ½ tsp ground cinnamon ·      2 tbsp mango chutney ·      1-3 tbsp sultanas, or to taste ·      500g shredded cooked chicken Method ·      STEP 1 Mix the Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise, curry powder, cinnamon, chutney and sultanas together and season with black pepper. ·      STEP 2 Add the shredded chicken and stir to coat in the sauce. Stir in 2 tbsp water to loosen if needed, then season and serve as desired.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin from the Sorrento Portsea RSL, recorded on the eve of the inaugural Sorrento Writers Festival on April 26th 2023. This podcast and all of our live events are proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar three times. Isn't it time you switched to Red? Head to www.redenergy.com.au Caro and Corrie are joined by guests Ray Gill and Anna Barry aka Anna from the Op Shop. Ray joins the discussion on the Crikey v Murdoch case and the wider media landscape plus we mark the passing of Barry Humphries and his contribution to Australian cultural live, his legacy and more. Anna also pays tribute to Father Bob McGuire who also passed away recently. In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store, Myles Thompson has recommended Moorooduc Estate – Devil Bend Creek Pinot Noir 2021 Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. BSF Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors  Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Polite Society at the movies (not rated highly!) Geoff Slattery’s Pear and Quince Crumble (from Simple Flavours) or see recipe below. Butter Lettuce and macadamia salad Chicken Marbella (recipe HERE) Plus Caro, Corrie and Anna share 3 Things they Love about Sorrento. SORRENTO WRITERS FESTIVAL - visit HERE. Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.   Geoff Slattery’s Pear and Quince Crumble (from Simple Flavours)   THE FILLING 3 quinces, peeled, seeded, cut into smallish pieces and tossed in lemon juice 4 pears, peeled etc as for quinces 30–40g white sugar — Taste as you go. You could need more sugar depending on the sweetness of the pears. Don’t use brown, as it colours the puree.   THE CRUMBLE 1 cup self-raising flour, sifted ½ cup brown sugar — Demerara sugar makes for outstanding results for this dish. It seems to provide just that extra bit of crunch that turns a crumble into seventh heaven. about 100g cold butter, cut into cubes   1 Put the fruit and sugar into a flattish bowl which can go into a microwave. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on high (500 watt) for 20–25 minutes until the fruit is butter-tender and has given off a deal of juice. 2 Toss the lot into a whizzer and process to a fine puree. Taste again. Set aside to cool. 3 Mix the flour and the sugar, and work in the butter piece by piece until the mixture has the consistency and appearance of breadcrumbs. Set aside. You might like to make double, for another crumble the day after you demolish this one. 4 Spread the fruit mix over the bottom of a pie dish, and sprinkle the flour-sugar-butter mix over the top, to a depth of about a centimetre. You can do this if the puree is still hot. 5 Bake in a 200°C oven for 25–30 minutes, until the crumble has browned and has cooked through. Usually the puree will be starting to bubble a little at this point. Don’t let it get too aggressive, lest it bursts through the crumble. 6 Serve with vanilla bean ice cream. You can serve with cream, but for a very hot crumble, straight from the oven, you can’t beat the temperature variation and texture that come from perfect ice cream. Any combination of quinces and apples and pears; or apples and pears; or rhubarb; or raspberries, blackcurrants or gooseberries in season work well in this crumble.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and Myles Thompson from Prince Wine Store for a Quick Listen of The Cocktail Cabinet from Ep 262. This week Myles selected three South Australian offerings including; Commune of Buttons Syrah Protero Pinots 2022 Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. If you're listening from interstate - Myles and the team at Prince Wine Store can organise a delivery Australia Wide. LIVE PODCAST EVENT thanks to Red Energy. Join us at the Sorrento RSL on Wednesday 26 April between 5pm - 7pm for a live podcast recording. Book your tickets now via the link HERE and https://ballparkentertainment.com.au/tickets/dont-shoot-the-messenger-live-meet-greet-with-carro-corrie-jdgyj   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 262 - There's a Touch of Kumbaya About It This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar three times. Isn't it time you switched to Red? Head to www.redenergy.com.au SHOW NOTES LIVE PODCAST EVENT thanks to Red Energy. Join us at the Sorrento RSL on Wednesday 26 April between 5pm - 7pm for a live podcast recording. Book your tickets now via the link HERE and https://ballparkentertainment.com.au/tickets/dont-shoot-the-messenger-live-meet-greet-with-carro-corrie-jdgyj This week on the podcast Caro and Corrie discuss the success of the Adelaide Gather Round and its future as a regular feature on the AFL fixture. Caro’s also got a few hot tips for SA dining.   In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store, Myles Thomson shares 3 great South Australian Wines including; Commune of Buttons Syrah Protero Pinots 2022   Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount.   In BSF for Red Energy ·      The Driver’s Seat by Muriel Spark ·       ‘L’Innocent’ at the movies ·      Trudy’s Amazing Pavlova (see recipe below). Travelling with Jetstar has everyone grumpy and in 6 Quick Questions we discuss disturbing Draconian laws for women, Lydia Thorpe and the ‘nothing good ever happens after 2am’ philosophy, the hottest female name in Aussie TV drama Leah Purcell, RIP Mary Quant and another amazing fact.    Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Trudy’s Amazing Pavlova 8 egg whites 16 oz caster sugar (454 grams) 1 tsp brown vinegar Beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks (4 minutes approx.) Slowly add sugar Will be white and silky (beat for approx. 10 minutes) At the last minute add the vinegar and combine Bake on foil covered tray in a slow oven (160degrees C) for 1 hour. Test with skewer Top with whipped cream and fruit / nuts / curd or chocolate of your choice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 261 - This Is a Human Rights Issue This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar three times. Isn't it time you switched to Red? Head to www.redenergy.com.au SHOW NOTES LIVE PODCAST EVENT thanks to Red Energy. Join us at the Sorrento RSL on Wednesday 26 April between 5pm - 7pm for a live podcast recording. Book your tickets now via the link HERE and https://ballparkentertainment.com.au/tickets/dont-shoot-the-messenger-live-meet-greet-with-carro-corrie-jdgyj   This week on the podcast we discuss PM Anthony Albanese’s apology to Vietnam Veterans for the poor treatment and lack of acknowledgement they received when they returned from service.   Plus Caro has an update for us on Gillon McLachlan’s replacement and thoughts on what happens to an organisation when the boss stays too long.   This week on the podcast we discuss Australia’s collective response to the Voice referendum, whether it’ll be successful and the country’s treatment of First Nations people.   In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles Thomspon suggests: Muller Catoir Gutswein Riesling Koerner 'Brothers in a Box' Riesling 1.5L Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount.   In BSF for Red Energy’ Dream Gardens by Michael McCoy ‘Love Me’ Series Two on Binge Raspberry Ricotta Cake   Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Laurence Rosen for SEN. Raspberry Ricotta Cake -         Cooking spray, for greasing -         220g (1 ½ cups) plain (all-purpose) flour -         1 tablespoon (12g) baking powder -         1 teaspoon (4g) salt -         365g (1 ½ cups) ricotta cheese -         275g (1 ¼ cups) sugar -         3 large eggs -         ½ teaspoon (2g) vanilla extract -         Grated zest of 1 lemon, line, grapefruit or orange (optional) -         115g (4oz unsalted butter) -         340-450g (12-16 oz) raspberries or blackberries, fresh or frozen Method 1.      Preheat the oven to 180c. Spray a 23cm round cake tin with cooking spray and line with a round of baking paper 2.      In a large bowl, whisk together the four, baking powder and salt 3.      In a medium bowl, whisk the ricotta, 220g (1 cup) of the sugar, the eggs, vanilla and citrus zest (if using) until smooth. Whisk or gently fold into the flour mixture just until blended. Fold in the melted butter, followed by half the raspberries, crushing them ever so slightly as you fold – you don’t want them to disappear into the batter, just distributed evenly to create a nice, streaky look, almost like tie-dye. 4.     Transfer the batter to the cake tin and scatter the remaining raspberries and 55g (1/4 cup) sugar over the top. 5.      Bake until the cake is golden brown, and a tester or toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean, 55-65 minutes. Let cool for at least 20 minutes before unmoulding.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and Myles Thompson from Prince Wine Store for a Quick Listen of The Cocktail Cabinet from Ep 260. This week Myles suggests some great pairings for Easter dining including; Escarpment 'Blanc' Pinot Blanc 2020 Querciabella Mongrana 2020 Yalumba Antique Tawny 375ml Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. If you're listening from interstate - Myles and the team at Prince Wine Store can organise a delivery Australia Wide. LIVE PODCAST EVENT thanks to Red Energy. Join us at the Sorrento RSL on Wednesday 26 April between 5pm - 7pm for a live podcast recording. Book your tickets now via the link HERE and https://ballparkentertainment.com.au/tickets/dont-shoot-the-messenger-live-meet-greet-with-carro-corrie-jdgyj   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 260 - Doesn't Saying Sorry Work Wonders This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar three times. Isn't it time you switched to Red? Head to www.redenergy.com.au SHOW NOTES LIVE PODCAST EVENT thanks to Red Energy. Join us at the Sorrento RSL on Wednesday 26 April between 5pm - 7pm for a live podcast recording. Book your tickets now via the link HERE and https://ballparkentertainment.com.au/tickets/dont-shoot-the-messenger-live-meet-greet-with-carro-corrie-jdgyj   This week on the podcast we discuss PM Anthony Albanese’s apology to Vietnam Veterans for the poor treatment and lack of acknowledgement they received when they returned from service.   Plus Caro has an update for us on Gillon McLachlan’s replacement and thoughts on what happens to an organisation when the boss stays too long.   In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles Thomspon suggests some great pairings for Easter dining including; Escarpment 'Blanc' Pinot Blanc 2020 Querciabella Mongrana 2020 Yalumba Antique Tawny 375ml Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount.   In BSF for Red Energy’ The Passion of Private White by Don Watson Maestro In Blue on Netflix One Tray Chicken from the Weekend Australian (see recipe below)   Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook. This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. One Tray Chicken 6 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on 500g kipfler potatoes, peeled and chopped into roughly 2 cm pieces 500g cherry tomatoes, left whole ½ cup green olives in brine, pitted and halved ¼ cup of olive brine ½ cup capers in vinegar, drained 4 garlic cloves, lightly smashed ½ lemon – halved, then finely sliced, skin, flesh and all ½ cup fresh oregano, leaves picked Salt flakes, freshly ground pepper 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar   Preheat over the 200C, in a large deep sided baking dish add potatoes, cherry tomatoes, olives along with their brine, capers, garlic cloves and lemon slices. Place your chicken pieces on top. Using a mortar and pestle (or small food processor), smash together your oregano leaves with a generous pinch of salt. You’re looking to create a chunky paste. Stir in olive oil and vinegar. Drizzle your oregano oil all over the tray bake and massage it into the chicken pieces. Snuggle the chicken, skin side up, on top of everything. Season with extra salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 40-50minutes or until golden, bubbling, juicy and irresistible.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and Myles Thompson for a quick listen to the Cocktail Cabinet from Ep 259. In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles Thompson talks Autumn options; Veuve Fourny Grand Reserve 1er Cru Brut NV Tahbilk Marsanne 2022 La Dama Vini Valpoilicella Classico Ripasso Superiore 2020 Eric Bordelet Mistelle de Pommes 2010 500ml  (ask in store) Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. And for our interstate poddies - Prince Wine Store can deliver Australia wide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 259 - It Was Worth Every Chop This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar three times. Isn't it time you switched to Red? Head to www.redenergy.com.au LIVE PODCAST EVENT thanks to Red Energy. Join us at the Sorrento RSL on Wednesday 26 April between 5pm - 7pm for a live podcast recording. Book your tickets now via the link HERE and https://ballparkentertainment.com.au/tickets/dont-shoot-the-messenger-live-meet-greet-with-carro-corrie-jdgyj To Join the DSTM Fan Footy Tipping Competition register HERE. Code is 4NLEU54F This week we discuss Corrie's Birthday celebrations and Caro's trip to Perth, the election result in NSW and our concerns for democracy as the Libs lose power on the mainland. Caro's grumpy after a nasty in-bed accident, we discuss James Packer's legacy, privately funded positions at the National Gallery in Canberra, the hottest act in the world right now, booing at sporting events and another Amazing Fact. In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles Thompson talks Autumn options; Veuve Fourny Grand Reserve 1er Cru Brut NV Tahbilk Marsanne 2022 La Dama Vini Valpoilicella Classico Ripasso Superiore 2020 Eric Bordelet Mistelle de Pommes 2010 500ml  (ask in store) Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. In BSF for Red Energy; Natasha Lester's Riviera House Mayflies on SBS on Demand Yottam Ottolenchi's Grilled Pepper Salad with Cucumber and Hers (see recipe HERE) Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook. This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. YOTAM OTTOLENGHI’S GRILLED PEPPER SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND HERBS. 4 green peppers, stems removed, deseeded and flesh cut into roughly 3cm pieces ( I used All Red Peppers ) 2 red peppers, stems removed, deseeded and flesh cut into roughly 3cm pieces 4 medium vine tomatoes  cut into 4 wedges 2 small red onions, peeled and cut into roughly 3cm pieces 1 green chilli, roughly sliced, seeds and all 6 large garlic cloves, peeled 90ml olive oil( I used much less, Just drizzled on top) Salt and black pepper 1½ tbsp lemon juice 10g parsley leaves, roughly chopped 10g coriander leaves, roughly chopped 1 cucumber, peeled, deseeded and cut into 1cm cubes ¾ tsp urfa chilli Heat the oven to 250C (230C fan)/480F/gas 9. In a large bowl, toss together all the peppers, tomatoes, onions, chilli, garlic, four tablespoons of oil, three-quarters of a teaspoon of salt and a good grind of pepper. Spread out on two large oven trays lined with greaseproof paper and roast for about 35 minutes, stirring once or twice, or until softened and charred in places. Remove the trays from the oven and, once they’re cool enough to handle, coarsely chop the vegetables into a chunky mash and transfer to a bowl with the lemon juice, herbs, half a teaspoon of salt and a good grind of pepper. In a second bowl, toss the cucumber with the remaining two tablespoons of oil, a quarter-teaspoon of salt and a grind of pepper. To serve, spread the roast pepper mixture over a plate, pile the cucumber in the middle and sprinkle with the urfa chilli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and Myles Thompson for The Cocktail Cabinet from Ep 258 In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store - Corrie's mixed Bday dozen Groiss Gemischter Satz 2021 Tenuta Aglaea L Lucifer Bianco Sicilia IGT 2020 Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 258 This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar twice. Head to www.redenergy.com.au SHOW NOTES This week on the podcast Caro and Corrie discuss Corrie’s new passion project The Sorrento Writers Festival (Thursday the 27th to Sunday the 30th of April). Caro’s session with UK writer Sarah Winman is bound to be a highlight!   LIVE PODCAST EVENT thanks to Red Energy. Join us at the Sorrento RSL on Wednesday 26 April between 5pm - 7pm for a live podcast recording. Book your tickets now via the link HERE and https://ballparkentertainment.com.au/tickets/dont-shoot-the-messenger-live-meet-greet-with-carro-corrie-jdgyj In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store - Corrie's mixed Bday dozen Groiss Gemischter Satz 2021 Tenuta Aglaea L Lucifer Bianco Sicilia IGT 2020 Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au   In BSF Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Empire of Light at the movies Not Quite Nicoise by Alice Zaslavsky (email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au for the full recipe) Plus would you pay to see Rod Stewart in concert? What’s happened to Peter Dutton (love the new specs)? What’s the biggest cultural shift we’ve observed lately? And Caro’s critique of the Hawks after Round 1 of the AFL.   Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook. This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cocktail Cabinet is thanks to Prince Wine Store and in E 257 Myles Thompson had a couple of great Pinot recommendations. ·      Two Tonne TMV Pinot Noir 2022 ·      Pike Road - by Elk Cove Pinot Noir 2021 Head to www.princewinestore.com.au or instore at Bank Street South Melbourne and use the Promo Code MESS for your 10% listener discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 257 – The Year of the Big Statement. This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar twice. Head to www.redenergy.com.au SHOW NOTES It’s that time of the year again - Oscars time. Caro and Corrie chat about this year’s Academy Awards ceremony, the winners and losers, and those amazing Red Carpet fashions. Yes, it certainly was the Year of the Big Dress. Check out the Red Carpet fashions HERE.  Caro and Corrie share some of the correspondence they received following their interview last week with journalist Tom Morris. In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles Thompson has a couple of great Pinot recommendations. ·      Two Tonne TMV Pinot Noir 2022 ·      Pike Road - by Elk Cove Pinot Noir 2021 Head to www.princewinestore.com.au or instore at Bank Street South Melbourne and use the Promo Code MESS for your 10% listener discount. BSF for Red Energy ·     Ready for Absolutely Nothing by Susannah Constantine ·     My Wardrobe Malfunction podcast with Trinny ·     The Dry on SBS on Demand ·     Clemmie Donohoe’s Plum Frangipane Tart (recipe below or HERE) The week Corrie’s Grumpy about the complexity of modern parking systems (and paying for other people’s parking). We also discuss Josh Frydenberg’s possible political come-back, the commencement of the 2023 AFL season and our theatrical and literary highlights of the week.    CARO'S AMSTERDAM TRAVEL TIPS - are available in full via our Facebook page We love your feedback via Facebook and Instagram - or email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Clemmie Donohoe’s Fig (or Plum) Frangipane Tart. Head to @ClemmieDonohoe on Instagram HERE to her highlights of the Fig Tart for recipe tips. Ingredients Careme Sweet Shortcrust pastry Plums or figs 200g nuts (Clem used 160g pistachios, 40g blanched almonds) 2 eggs 175g unsalted butter 150g sugar (Clem used brown and caster) Method Grease the base of a tart or pie tin and roll out enough pastry to cover the base and the sides then blind bake the shell until nice and golden. For the frangipane filling. Add your nuts to a food processor and pulse until you have a fine crumb (not too fine as some texture is nice). In a separate bowl cream your butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add two egg yolks and one egg white and beat. Add your nuts and fold them through until nicely incorporated. Slice your plums or figs. Add your filling to your tart shell and smooth over. Arrange your fruit artfully. Bake at 180 degrees C for 30-40minutes (depending on your oven). You’ll know when it’s ready when the filling is set and nice and golden. Dust with icing sugar to serve. Serve with freshly whipped cream, ice cream or yoghurt.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and guest Tom Morris for this special bonus episode of Don't Shoot the Messenger. You can read Caro's full article in The Age HERE. Send us your feedback to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au This podcast was produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 256. This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar twice. Head to www.redenergy.com.au SHOW NOTES This week on the podcast Caro and Corrie mark International Women’s Day paying tribute to their women heroes and ask is there still a place for IWD in 2023?   Cancel Culture and Children’s Literature is also on the agenda and we remember books we grew up with that were always culturally inappropriate or in hindsight now are.   In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store, Myles Thompson has a couple of top shelf Port recommendations; ·      Taylors Vintage Port 2018 375mL ·      Inkwell Black and Blue Fortified 2018 from McLaren Vale Use the promo code MESS at checkout online www.princewinestore.com.au or instore at Bank Street South Melbourne and receive a 10% listener discount. Prince Wine Store can deliver anywhere in Australia too! In BSF for Red Energy; ·      Return to Valetto by Dominic Smith ·      Sharper on Apple TV ·      The Investigation on SBS on Demand ·      Roasted Sweet potatoes and Fresh Figs (see recipe HERE) or below.   This week Caro’s Grumpy about the inevitability of health screening and testing that seems to come around so quickly.   In 6 Quick Questions – we discuss the Super Wars, King Charles and a possible pre-Coronation interview, Caro has some advice for Alastair Clarkson ahead of the footy season, our favourite TV scheduling decision of the year and Corrie’s Amazing Fact reveals much about our reigning monarch. We love your feedback via Facebook and Instagram - or email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Roasted sweet potatoes and fresh figs Ingredients 4small sweet potatoes (1kg in total) 75 ml olive oil Maldon sea salt and black pepper 40 ml balsamic vinegar (you can use a commercial rather than a premium aged grade) 20 g caster sugar 12 spring onions, halved lengthways, cut into 4cm segments 1 red chilli, thinly sliced 6 fresh and ripe figs (240g in total), quartered 150 g soft goat’s cheese, crumbled (optional) Instructions Preheat the oven to 240°C.  Wash the sweet potatoes, halve them lengthways and then cut each again similarly into 3 long wedges. Mix with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, 2 teaspoons of salt and some black pepper.  Spread the wedges out on a baking sheet, skin-side down, and cook for about 25 minutes until soft but not mushy. Remove from the oven and leave to cool down.  Meanwhile, to make a balsamic reduction, place the balsamic vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 2–4 minutes, or until it thickens. Be sure to remove the pan from the heat when the vinegar is still runnier than honey; it will continue to thicken as it cools. Stir in a drop of water before serving if it does become too thick to drizzle.  Arrange the sweet potatoes on a serving platter. Heat the remaining oil in a medium saucepan and add the green onions and chilli. Fry over a medium heat for 4–5 minutes, stirring often, making sure not to burn the chilli, and then spoon the oil, onions and chilli over the sweet potatoes.  Dot the figs among the wedges and then drizzle over the balsamic reduction. Serve at room temperature with the cheese crumbled over, if using. Recipe from Jerusalem by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store from Ep 255 Myles Thompson joins us with a couple of great Spanish Sherry recommendations; Delgado Zuleta La Goya Manzanilla Valdespino PX Yellow Use the promo code MESS online or instore Bank Street South Melbourne for your 10% listener discount. Prince Wine Store delivery Australia wide via www.princewinestore.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 255 - How Grey Are You? Goodness Knows. This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy Awarded Australia’s Most Trusted Energy Provider by Canstar twice! Head to www.redenergy.com.au to sign up. SHOW NOTES This week on the podcast - what is Bridge Congress, and why should we care? Because Caro and her bridge team came 2nd in the nationals! And we are very excited! The girls were pipped on the final day at the Gold Coast championships. Caro and Corrie have been to a beautiful country wedding, they discuss the politics of Adelaide Writers Week, and wonder about the future of glossy magazines. In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles Thompson joins us with a couple of great Spanish Sherry recommendations; Delgado Zuleta La Goya Manzanilla Valdespino PX Yellow Use the promo code MESS online or instore Bank Street South Melbourne for your 10% listener discount. Prince Wine Store delivery Australia wide via www.princewinestore.com.au In BSF for Red Energy Kate Legge Infidelity and Other Affairs Catherine Called Birdy on Prime Video Marinated zucchini with walnuts and stracciatella (recipe HERE) from A Year of Simple Family Food by Julia Busuttil Nishimura Corrie's Grumpy about drivers on country roads, we discuss a warm farewell for Olivia Newton-John, huge praise for the songs of Renee Geyer, divided opinions on whether a new trans-seasonal coat is worth the spend and the growing trend for women to embrace their grey hair. Are you? We love reading out your emails and messages so don’t forget to contact us via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or via direct message on Instagram or Facebook via @dontshootpod. Don't Shoot the Messenger is produced by Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Marinated zucchini with walnuts and stracciatella (recipe HERE) from A Year of Simple Family Food by Julia Busuttil Nishimura Ingredients 4 small zucchini (650 g), halved lengthways then cut into 4 cm pieces 80 ml (⅓ cup) extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve sea salt 3 marjoram or oregano sprigs, leaves picked 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 150 g stracciatella 50 g walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped mint leaves, to serve crusty bread, to serve (optional) Instructions 1. In a bowl, combine the zucchini with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and a good pinch of salt. 2. Heat a large frying pan over a high heat and cook the zucchini for 5–7 minutes until tender and golden on all sides. Return to the bowl, add the marjoram or oregano and pour over the vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss to combine and set aside to marinate for 5 minutes. 3. Spoon the stracciatella onto a small serving plate. Top with the zucchini and scatter over the walnuts and mint leaves. Drizzle over a little extra olive oil and serve with crusty bread to mop up all the juices, if desired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 254 - From Bunnings to BAFTAS. This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy Awarded Australia’s Most Trusted Energy Provider by Canstar twice! Head to www.redenergy.com.au to sign up. Show Notes This week Caro back in the studio with post-Amsterdam tips on how to pack for a European winter. Last week’s news of Raquel Welch’s death prompts a fascinating discussion about the Hollywood Sex Symbol, the allure of actresses such as Welch, Marilyn Monroe and Rita Hayworth, the impact of the 1970s women’s movement, and how the genre has been re-considered in this post #metoo era. BSF for Red Energy; Caro has read the new William Boyd novel The Romantic  Corrie wonders: can a great cast save a bad script? After viewing Your Place Or Mine and The Love Punch, she doubts it.  Caro shares a delicious recipe for Harissa Roast Chicken with Flatbreads and Preserved Lemon Yogurt (see recipe HERE.) In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store - producer Jane catches up with Myles Thompson who has a couple of highlights from the Summer Mixed Dozen. Use the promo code MESS online or instore Bank Street South Melbourne for your 10% listener discount (mixed dozens are already discounted). Prince Wine Store delivery Australia wide via www.princewinestore.com.au Caro is grumpy about Tiger Woods and the on-course joke that fell horribly flat.  In Six Quick Questions for Red Energy - Chttps://www.princewinestore.com.au/orrie tells us why she wishes she’d been at the funeral of Dame Vivienne Westwood. Caro, meanwhile, is asking questions of AFL Chairman Richard Goyder. Back from Amsterdam, The First Lady of Football is getting ready for Season 2023.  We love reading out your emails and messages so don’t forget to contact us via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or via direct message on Instagram or Facebook via @dontshootpod. Don't Shoot the Messenger is produced by Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and Myles Thompson for The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store. In Ep 253 Myles joined us with a couple of special Valentine's Day inspired options; Charteris Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021 Louis Picalmelot Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Les Terroirs Use the promo code MESS at checkout at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore Bank Street South Melbourne for your 10% listener discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 253 - Why Shouldn't I Work This Hard? I Love My Job This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - awarded Most Trusted Energy Provider by Canstar twice! Sign up at www.redenergy.com.au SHOW NOTES Caro’s European vacation continues with a family trip to Madrid, while Corrie is back in the studio wondering what happened in the very public breakdown between Member for Kooyong Monique Ryan and her Chief of Staff Say Rugg. The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store - Myles joins us with a couple of special Valentine's Day inspired options; Charteris Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021 Louis Picalmelot Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Les Terroirs Use the promo code MESS at checkout at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore Bank Street South Melbourne for your 10% listener discount. BSF Caro reviews the new multi Oscar-nominated Steven Spielberg movie The Fabelmans British writer Jonathan Coe’s new novel Bournville (also loved). Meanwhile Corrie’s friend Lynda shares her delicious recipe for Stuffed Chicken Breasts Wrapped in Prosciutto. (see recipe below) Corrie lists her Top 5 Best Romantic Movies and Caro pays tribute to the songs of Burt Bacharach.  Send us an email anytime via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Sign up for our weekly Show Notes email HERE. This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. LYNDA’S STUFFED CHICKEN BREASYS WRAPED IN PROSCIUTTO Serves 4 Set oven on 180 degrees.  Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff it with slices of bocconcini and fresh basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper, fold over and wrap each rolled chicken breast with 3-4 slices of prosciutto. Rub a little olive oil on the parcel, put in an open tray on top of kalamata olives and 1 punnet of cherry tomatoes. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken breasts have cooked through. Serve with roast potatoes and a green salad.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Ep 252 on the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store - Myles Thompson sang the praises of Chablis and recommended; La Chantemerle Chablis Village VV 2021 Gilbert Peak Chablis Use the promo code MESS online www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - moving house? Call Red Energy on 131 806. SHOW NOTES This week we get an update from Caro who has just landed back in Amsterdam, bought a second hand bike and found a great deal movie deal as well. We discuss the recent Australian Open - is the tournament losing it's lustre without so many of the big name stars we've been used to seeing on centre court over the last couple of decades? In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store - Myles Thompson sings the praises of Chablis and recommends; La Chantemerle Chablis Village VV 2021 Gilbert Peak Chablis Use the promo code MESS online www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. In BSF for Red Energy; All The Broken Places by John Boyne Living starring Bill Nighy Celia’s World’s Greatest Hummus (see recipe below) This week Caro is Grumpy about the 'Pip Edwards Revenge Body' headlines - haven't we moved on from that kind of journalism? In 6 Quick Questions for Red Energy we discuss Caro's overly ambitious 'hand luggage only' travel fail, an intriguing literary mystery that emerged in January, the most surprising footy story of the week, Shirley Hazzard's birthday and another amazing fact. Email the show anytime via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au. Follow the show on Instagram and Facebook (hit the sign up button or email to receive our weekly email). This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.   Celia’s World Famous Hummus 500g of achva brand tahini 2 tins coles brand chickpeas (drained) 1 ½ cups ice water Juice of 1 or 1 ½ lemons (to taste) 1 clove of garlic 1 tablespoons of kosher or Maldon salt 1 teaspoon of ground cumin. Put the water, lemon juice, salt and cumin into a food processor and whiz for a while. Add the tahini and blend for a couple of minutes to reach a smooth consistency. Add the chickpeas and continue to blend for another two or three minutes until it reaches your desired consistency. Adjust salt and lemon juice to taste.  Best fresh but can be store in the fridge for up to a week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast is sponsored by Red Energy. Moving house? Call 131 806 for 100% Australian Electricity and Gas. SHOW NOTES This week on the podcast Caro and Corrie discuss the January 26th dilemma, the complex history and the increasing number of Australian’s who feel anxious about Australian Day. We also review the Oscar nominations which were just announced (check out the full list HERE), who’s been snubbed and which nominated films we’re keen to see before the big night. In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store, Myles Thompson joins us to discuss Summer Cocktails.  Myles suggest switching up your Campari spritzer by using a dash of any kind of Vermouth instead. He recommends the Pampelle Ruby Red Grapefruit with good sparkling white wine and soda. Old Cuban cocktail 45ml dark rum (St James or Dark Matter perhaps) 20ml of lime juice 15ml Sugar syrup 25ml Brut champagne or sparkling wine (or prosecco) Dash of bitters Mint leaves   Corrie recommends Naked Life Negroni Spritz Non-Alcoholic drink in a can. In BSF for Red Energy; The Resurrectionists by Michael Collins Operation Fortune Jamie Oliver's Affogato - Corrie uses pecans (see recipe HERE). This week Corrie is grumpy about the ongoing impact of COVID on our health and the lack of communication about the dangers. In 6 Quick Questions for Red Energy Corrie shares a summer cold get-well trick (ginger and lemongrass), Caro's rookie fashion mistake, the legacy of retired NZ PM Jacinda Adhern, women of a 'certain age' wearing shorts and Caro's plans to travel ultra light. This week's amazing fact involves a discussion of the Michael Clarke story and just what it takes for a sporting star to lose their career. To receive our weekly show notes email hit the Sign Up button on Facebook or email a request to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au. This podcast was produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Jamie Oliver's Affogato Ingredients 50 g dark chocolate , (70%) 20 g unsalted butter 50 g shelled unsalted walnut halves (or pecans for Corrie's version) 4 large scoops of vanilla ice cream 4 long shots of espresso Method Melt the chocolate and butter with a pinch of sea salt in a heatproof bowl over a pan of gently simmering water, then remove. Reserving 4 perfect walnut halves for decoration, slice or crumble up the rest. Roll your ice cream into nice round scoops and divide between four teacups. Scatter over the sliced or crumbled walnuts, pour a shot of hot espresso into each cup, stick a walnut proudly on top, then drizzle over the melted chocolate.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy and Prince Wine Store  SHOW NOTES This week on the podcast Caro and Corrie reflect on 250 episodes of the podcast and how Don’t Shoot the Messenger came to be (with a special nod to the enthusiasm of daughters, Annabel Crabb and Craig Hutchison). We reflect on some of the enduring issues and themes that have continued on the show over the years, some of our favourite episode titles, guests and events. We also review some of the highlights of the Summer including late afternoons spent at the beach, special family time spent embracing Grandmother-hood, standout meals and the domination of the media cycle by Harry and Meghan as the Royal Family saga continues. Corrie admits to being more than a little excited by the successful launch of the inaugural Sorrento Writers Festival – head to Instagram here for updates ahead of the festival with kicks off on Thursday the 27th of April.   BSF for Red Energy The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson Trespasses by Louise Kennedy The Serpent Queen (Season 2) on Stan Slow Horses (season 2) on Apple TV Slow Roasted Salmon with Citrus Salsa Verde (recipe HERE or below). Classic Baked Cheesecake by Julia Busuttil Nishimura (recipe HERE or below)   Plus in 6 Quick Questions we discuss Dominic Perrottet’s predicament, the sad passing of Renee Geyer, Prince Harry v Boris Johnson’s memoir, an annual Summer dilemma and an Amazing Fact. Follow the show on Instagram or Facebook and email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au  This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. Slow Roasted Salmon with Citrus Salsa Verde ingredients 2-3 pounds salmon 2 lemons zested and juiced 2 oranges zested and juiced 1 red onion thinly sliced 1 garlic clove finely grated 1 tsp smoke paprika 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 cup extra virgin olive oil instructions Preheat oven to 250°F. In a small bowl, combine half of the lemon and orange zest and juice, plus two tbsp of olive oil, and the sliced red onion. Transfer the salmon to a baking dish, season with salt. Pour the citrus and onion mixture over the salmon. Bake for 30-45 minutes or until fish is cooked through. In another small bowl, combine the remaining citrus juice and zest, remaining olive oil, grated garlic and smoked paprika. Mix the chopped herbs in RIGHT before serving (the citrus will cause them to brown over time). Remove fish from the oven, top with herbs and serve.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy. Moving house? Call Red Energy on 131 806 Thanks to everyone who joined us in the studio for this podcast recording and thanks to Drinks Plinks, Cape Merchants and Ello Botanicals for their contribution to our goodie bags on the day. For a special 20% listener discount with Ello Botanicals – use the promo code MESS20 at checkout.       This week we discuss what we’re looking forward to about Christmas Day and Summer Holidays.  Anna shares an update from the Op-Shop which is busier than ever and her recommendations of what to do in Melbourne including; The Barbara Hepworth Exhibition at Heide Gallery Alexander MacQueen at NGV Heidelberg Art Trail Ripponlea Gardens   In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store – Myles shares his favourites from the Christmas Mixed Dozen. Use the promo code MESS at checkout online or in-store for your 10% listener discount. BSF for Red Energy (and thanks to David Holman - General Manager of Business Development at Red Energy for joining us on the podcast).   Best of Friends by Kamila Shamsie Bournville – Jonathon Coe The Romantic - William Boyd Shirley Hazzard: A Writing Life by Brigitta Olubas Agatha Christie: A Very Illusive Woman by Lucy Worsley. Susanna Constantine’s memoir Return to Valetto - Dominic Smith Spare by Prince Harry Screen Empire of Light The Banshees of Inisherin Rams Legally Blonde 3 Peter Pan and Wendy The Critic   Plus in 6 Quick Questions we touch on the biggest sport stories of 2022, our favourite Christmas chores, favourite Christmas crafts and memories and Anna shares her Turkey Brine recipe (see below).  To receive our weekly email which includes recipes SIGN UP HERE. Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au. Anna's Christmas recipe: Turkey Brine - essential for a (dare she says it) moist Turkey Ingredients:8 litres of water 3 cups of apple cider vinegar 2 cups of brown sugar 1 cup of salt 3 tbsp of peppercorns 5 bay leaves 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped4 sprigs of Rosemary, leaves stripped off The peel of 3 oranges 1 turkey   Method: 1. Combine all the ingredients in a large pot with 8 litres of cold water. Stir until salt and sugar dissolved. Bring it to boil, then turn off the heat and cover. 2. Allow to cool completely (the recipe takes a while so give yourself time). Then put in the fridge to chill. Place washed, uncooked Turkey in the chilled brine solution and refrigerate for 16 - 24 hours (event overnight is fine).3. When ready for Christmas Day, remove the Turkey from the Brine, put it in another pot filled with cold water for 15mins, just to remove the excess salt. 4. Pat dry with paper towl and cook accoding to your normal roasting method. Voila!    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy. This week Caro and Corrie review the Year that was in lists – including the Year’s 5 Big News Stories, the big Footy Stories, the big Farewells and much more. In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store – Myles Thompson brings us the Year’s 5 Great Drinks including; Aged Aussie Riesling Gin - Lind & Lime Gin Australian Chardonnay - Baxendale Chardonnay Australian Grenache - Aphelion Confluence McLaren Vale USA wines are a big prediction for the future – West Coast and California Use the promo code MESS at checkout on line or instore for your 10% listener discount.   Mentioned in BSF; The Settlement – Jock Serong Lessons in Chemistry – Bonnie Garmus The Love Songs of W.E.B Du Bois – Honoree Fanonne Jeffers The Lessons – Ian McEwan Screen Slow Horses (2nd series just started on Apple TV) Shetland (final series) Licorice Pizza She Said See How They Run Joyride The Lost City of Melbourne (doco) North Sea Connection (SBS on demand) Bridgerton (series 2) Elvis Good Luck to You Leo Grande Gaslight (on Stan) Bad Sisters (Apple TV) This Is England   Food Jo’s Tuna Dip (Ep 222 HERE) Oasis – Station Street in Fairfield (for Baklava and middle eastern supplies) La Mana Fresh in Brunswick Belongil Beach Italian Food in Byron Bay Embla (122 Russell Street) Jen’s Lemon Ice-cream (recipe HERE)   Alice Zvlaski’s – butternut squash with sage and olives (see recipe below) Rick Stein – Madras fish Curry Cilento in Southern Italy Greek Chicken with Lemon and Oregano (Ep 225 recipe HERE)   We also touch on the Year’s 5 Big Grumpy Moments – why did so many revolve around transport?    In 6 Quick Questions we touch on the 5 popular words from 2022 we never want to hear again, the footy issues we hoped will be resolved in 2023, the happiest memories of 2022 and a few amazing facts from the year that was. Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au   Butternut Squash with Sage and Black Olive from In Praise of Veg  by Alice Zaslavsky Serves 4 2 butternut pumpkin (squash) 1 teaspoon brown sugar (muscovado is my fav here) 1 teaspoon salt flakes 1/3 cup (80 ml) olive oil plus an extra teaspoon 100g macadamia nuts 80g butter 50g kalamata olives, pitted 1 handful of fresh sage leaves, plus extra to garnish   Preheat the oven to 190degrees C with a baking tray inside. To slice the pumpkin in half, insert a sharp knife through the middle along one side, spin the pumpkin over without removing the knife and slice through the other side. Scoop the seeds out. Use the pumpkin hollow as a bowl to make a paste with the sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then rub into the pumpkin halves. Pull the hot baking tray out and carefully line the base with a sheet of baking pater. Drizzle another 2 tablespoons of olive oil across the middle of the baking tray and lay the pumpkin halves, face side down, across the oily bits. Transfer to the over and roast for 40-50 minutes, until a fork can be poked through the top of the skin. With 15 minutes to go, wrap the macadamia nuts in a clean tea towel. Use a rolling pin, pestle or the bottom of a bottle to crush the nuts up a bit. Tip the crushed nuts into a cold frying pan. Add the butter and remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and place over medium heat. Squash the olives between your thumb and forefinger to split them in half and pop out the pits. Toss the pitted olives and the sage into the butter mixture and gently sizzle for about 2-3 minutes, until the butter has turned as nut-brown as the nuts. When the pumpkin is ready, pile the nut mixture into the pumpkin hollows, drizzling any left-over buttery sauce around the pumpkin. Garnish with extra sage, season and serve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to our show sponsors Red Energy. Moving house? Call local energy retailer, Red Energy. And Prince Wine Store. SHOW NOTES   LIVE EVENT – WED DEC 14th Thanks to Red Energy we’re inviting you to join us in the studio for a Podcast Morning Tea on Wednesday 14th of December at 10.15am at our Southbank Studios. Be part of our recording for the morning, meet our special guests, ask us a few questions and stay for morning tea. Tickets are limited – book your ticket HERE or via this link https://ballparkentertainment.com.au/tickets/dont-shoot-the-messenger-live-meet-greet-with-carro-corrie  Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au if you need any assistance.   This week on the show Caro and Corrie discuss their feelings on hearing the Bruce Lehrmann trial was being abandoned and the role of the media in the case. Might there have been an easier way for Brittany Higgins? Corrie recommends Louise Milligan’s insightful book Witness for further reading on the issue. Also on the agenda this week – preparing for the Christmas season when faced with adversity like grieving, financial stress, isolation, anxiety, flood damage and trauma, career anxiety as 2022 comes to a close and COVID’s potential to ruin plans. In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store; December Mixed Dozen including Antonio Soave Silent Way Pinot Noir 2021 Visit Prince Wine Store in store or online HERE – use the promo code MESS for your 10% listener discount. BSF for Red Energy The Sandpit by Nicholas Shakespeare Joan Didion: The Centre Will Not Hold on Netflix Oyster Vinaigrette with Makrut Lime Leaves (scroll down for recipe)   This week Caro is more than a little Grumpy about Meghan and Harry exacerbated by the new Netflix Doco. In 6 Quick Questions for Red Energy we pay tribute to Christine McVie from Fleetwood Mac who passed away recently (check out Songbird HERE), Corrie’s had another weird (Royal inspired) dream, we get Caro’s take on the recent AFL Fixture announcement as the Socceroo's kicked-off in the World Cup. To receive our weekly email which includes recipes SIGN UP HERE.   For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter   Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au.   Don't Shoot the Messenger is produced by Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.  Oyster Vinaigrette with Makrut Lime Leaves Red wine vinegar Shallots – finely chopped Salt and pepper Tiny bit of Water to take the edge off Add a few slivers of macerate lime leaves (very thinly sliced – cut either side of the stem to remove the tough bit). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Us for our Podcast Morning Tea – December 14th at 10.15am at our Southbank Studios. Be part of our recording for the morning, meet our special guests, ask Caro and Corrie a few questions and stay for morning tea. Tickets are limited – book your ticket HERE or via this link https://ballparkentertainment.com.au/tickets/dont-shoot-the-messenger-live-meet-greet-with-carro-corrie This week Caro and Corrie discuss the result of the Victorian State election which The Age described as “a reset of the political landscape’. What does the result say about the Murdoch media in Victoria and where to now for the Liberal Party?   In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store we talk prosecco; Borgoemolino prosecco $27 Bellenda Sei Uno Prosecco Metodo Classico Sofie Apertivo – Blood orange and bitters $25 Maidenii Roselle Bitter - $48   Use the promo code MESS at checkout on line or instore for your 10% listener discount. In BSF for Red Energy; Garden Gathered by Helen Leighton and With Nature by Fiona Brockhoff Virgin River on Netflix One Pan Spiced Chicken with Green Olives, Chorizo and Peppers from Around the Table by Julia Busuttil Nishimura (see recipe below or HERE)   In 6 Quick Questions we touch on an alarming report released this week about the Great Barrier Reef , the failure of Gillon McLachlan to promote a successor and the appointment of Jennifer Watt as CEO at North Melbourne, Corrie’s radio appearance on 3MBS, paying to see Santa and bad taste civic Christmas Decorations. Plus this week’s Amazing Fact is about a fascinating historical political saga.   To receive our weekly email which includes recipes SIGN UP HERE. Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au. One-pan spiced chicken with green olives, chorizo & peppers Serves: 4-6 Prep time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour Ingredients 850 g bone-in chicken thighs (about 6), skin on sea salt and black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 1 red capsicum, finely sliced ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika 1 cured chorizo, casing removed 1 tablespoon tomato paste 250 g calasparra rice 125 ml (½ cup) dry white wine 500 ml (2 cups) chicken or vegetable stock 3 fresh bay leaves 3 oregano sprigs 100 g pitted green olives chopped parsley leaves to serve lemon wedges, to serve   Method Preheat the oven to 200°C. Season the chicken generously with salt. Warm the olive oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over medium–high heat. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the skin is golden. Turn the chicken over and cook for another 1–2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside, skin-side up. Reduce the heat to medium–low and add the onion, garlic and capsicum with a pinch of salt. Gently cook for 7–8 minutes, until softened and beginning to colour. Add the spices and crumble in the chorizo. Cook for a further 3–4 minutes, until the chorizo is beginning to colour, then add the tomato paste and rice and stir to coat, allowing the rice to toast for a minute or two. Increase the heat to medium and pour in the wine, scraping the base of the pan to release any caramelised bits. Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and add the bay leaves and oregano. Stir so that everything is evenly distributed throughout the stock. Season with a little more salt and some pepper. Nestle the chicken thighs back into the pan, skin-side up, then transfer to the oven and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and scatter in the olives, then return the pan to the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes or until the rice is tender and the chicken is golden and cooked through. Serve with plenty of chopped parsley scattered over the top and lemon wedges on the side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Questions from Ep 112 our Live Christmas Show.  We were raising funds at our event for The Salvos Drought Relief programs. They work alongside of other rural support agencies, participate in community engagement activities and conduct regular visits to farmers and rural workers in need of practical assistance, or simply a listening ear and a hand of friendship. Our donation will go towards emergency financial assistance e.g. help with bills, vouchers for farming supplies, help in the delivery of donated goods and food hampers and much more. If you would like to make a contribution via our fundraising page HERE.  Thanks to Select Harvests, Cobram Estate, Humphrey Law Socks and Hardie Grant Books for donating wonderful prizes for our lucky door prizes.  For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Part Two of our Live Christmas Show.  We were raising funds at our event for The Salvos Drought Relief programs. They work alongside of other rural support agencies, participate in community engagement activities and conduct regular visits to farmers and rural workers in need of practical assistance, or simply a listening ear and a hand of friendship. Our donation will go towards emergency financial assistance e.g. help with bills, vouchers for farming supplies, help in the delivery of donated goods and food hampers and much more. If you would like to make a contribution via our fundraising page HERE.  Thanks to Select Harvests, Cobram Estate, Humphrey Law Socks and Hardie Grant Books for donating wonderful prizes for our lucky door prizes.    TIME CODES / SHOW NOTES 1.00 min Caro and Corrie welcome Anna Barry (aka Anna from the Op-Shop) and Julia Wilson (aka Caro’s Mum). 2.00 – What annoys us most about Christmas? Anna, the busy mantra. Julia – it was better in the 1940s Caro – why the urgency to “catch up before Christmas” Corrie – Black Friday, over-rated Ginger bread houses, tangled Christmas lights, competitive Christmas lunch catering stories. 6.20 – Heart-felt thanks from Corrie for all of the well wishes after her dog Bearsy’s death. 6.50 – ‘Crush of the Week’ Jacinda Adern. “She behaves like Australian’s should” says Julia of Jacinda. Caro looks back on some of her past crushes. 8.45 Book Screen and Food (BSF) Corrie’s Top Ten Books of 2019 NON-FICTION: Manderley Forever by Tatiana de Rosnay The Anarchy by William Dalrymple The Salt Path by Raynor Winn The Erratics by Vicki Laveau-Harvie FICTION: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones There Was Still Love by Favel Parrett The Dutch House by Ann Patchett Damascus by Christos Tsiolkas The Offing by Benjamin Myers AND THE BOOK CORRIE CAN’T WAIT TO READ OVER SUMMER: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for part one of our Live Christmas Show. Our guests are Peggy O'Neal (President of the Richmond Football Club) and Konrad Marshall who has just released his new book Stronger and Bolder: The Story of Richmond's 2019 Premiership (available HERE).  We were raising funds at our event for The Salvos Drought Relief programs. They work alongside of other rural support agencies, participate in community engagement activities and conduct regular visits to farmers and rural workers in need of practical assistance, or simply a listening ear and a hand of friendship. Our donation will go towards emergency financial assistance e.g. help with bills, vouchers for farming supplies, help in the delivery of donated goods and food hampers and much more. If you would like to make a contribution via our fundraising page HERE.  Thanks to Select Harvests, Cobram Estate, Humphrey Law Socks and Hardie Grant Books for donating wonderful prizes for our lucky door prizes.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 111 - 'You and the Queen Have A Lot In Common'.  CHRISTMAS LIVE PODCAST EVENT - tickets still available WHERE – the rooftop at Bells in South Melbourne.  WHEN – Tuesday December the 10th, 6.30pm – 8.30pm HOW TO BOOK – Email Tara via events@crocmedia.com or phone (03) 8825 6605. $10 from every ticket purchased will be donated to the Salvos Drought Relief Support program. This week Caro and Corrie reflect on a few cultural highlights they've been to lately and talk Book Club breakups.  We pay tribute to Clive James who died last week and look at his life and contribution to Australian literature and culture.  Corrie's 'Crush of the Week' is sadly her dog Bearsy, who also passed away recently. Vale Clive and Bearsy! In BSF - Corrie highly recommends AFL star Nic Naitanui's kids book Little Nic's Big Day (available at My Bookshop HERE). Caro deep dives on The Crown Series 3 and shares a simple but delicious recipe for chickpea puree from Karin Martini's wonderful cook book Feasting (available HERE), see recipe below.  This week Caro's slightly grumpy about the whole concept of Black Friday sales - do we need to follow everything the US does? In '6 Quick Questions' we cover a whole lot of weird issues, including Corrie's weird website discovery of Tipsy Elves.com and a musical based on the life experience of Michael Jackson's glittery glove!  Caro's GLT is one for hummus lovers - Cafe 55 in Elsternwick.    For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Karen Martini’s Chickpea Puree (originally from her Crispy Fried Lamp with Chickpea Puree and Carrot and Beetroot Salad recipe).  2 x 400g cans chickpeas 1 bay leaf 2 cloves garlic, halved 100ml extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons tahini paste Juice of 2 lemons 1-2 tablespoons hot water (optional)   Place the chickpeas and bay leaf in a saucepan of water over medium heat and bring to the boil. Drain. Puree the hot chickpeas and garlic in a food processor. Add the remaining ingredients and process     Caro’s Spiced Nuts (Recipe from a Laurie Chartres Cooking Class). INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons of olive oil 300g macadamia nuts 2 tablespoons of white sesame seeds 3 tablespoons of sunflower seeds OR any seeds (pepitas, pine nuts etc) ½ cup (100g) caster sugar 1 and ½ teaspoons of salt 1 tablespoon of ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there a succession plan in place for the AFL CEO job? Caro gives her insight.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson for Ep 110 'Frizzled and Grizzled'. It certainly feels like we're on the down hill run to Christmas - for our Melbourne and Victorian listeners we'd love you to join us at our Live Christmas Podcast Event - there's still plenty of tickets available, so make a night of it! WHERE – the rooftop at Bells in South Melbourne.  WHEN – Tuesday December the 10th, 6.30pm – 8.30pm HOW TO BOOK – Email Tara via events@crocmedia.com or phone (03) 8825 6605.   This week Corrie and Caro discuss a recent incident in sleepy Woodend, where Nazi symbols were paraded around a supermarket and they ponder the importance of keeping the truth of the Holocaust alive, especially through screen and literature.  Prince Andrew's been sacked by his Mum, his birthday party's been called off and we can't help but see the similarities in storylines playing out on the new season of The Crown.  Caro takes us inside AFL HQ with a couple of theories about a succession play should Gillon McLachlan step down at the end of next year.  Corrie's 'Crush Of the Week' is Pete Buttigieg who's a candidate for the Democratic Party nomination in 2020. You can listen to his interview on The Daily HERE.  We've got plenty of great recommendations in BSF, Corrie's been reading Damascus by Christos Tsiolkas (available HERE) - a confronting read not for the faint hearted. Caro's been to the cinema to see Knives Out and Corrie shares a great recipe from Alison Roman's Nothing Fancy cookbook. . .Frizzled Chickpeas and Onions with Oregano and Mint. (see recipe below).  Caro's Grumpy that Marie Kondo first urged us to de clutter but has now launched an online store to sell us back the clutter of the future!  OTHER FILMS AND BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Movies: Hope Gap and The Good Liar.  Books: Rebel Prince: The Power, Passion and Defiance of Prince Charles by Tom Bower.   For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.   Frizzled Chickpeas with onion, oregano and fetta. From the cookbook Nothing Fancy by Alison Roman Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 1 large red or yellow onion, thinly sliced 2x 445g cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 4 garlic loves, smashed Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 4 sprigs marjoram or oregano, plus more leaves for garnish 60 g feta, thinly sliced or crumbled Steps Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, unti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and special guest writer and journalist Garry Linnell for Ep 109 'Darling. . .I'm Not Really A Ghost'.  Tickets are ON SALE NOW for our Live Christmas Podcast Event WHEN – Tuesday December the 10th, 6.30pm – 8.30pm with special guests Peggy O'Neal, Anna from the Op-Shop and Julia Wilson.  WHERE – the rooftop at Bells in South Melbourne.   HOW TO BOOK – Tickets are $80 and include food and drinks. Please email Tara via events@crocmedia.com or phone (03) 8825 6605 to book your tickets now! We begin with a discussion about Garry's new book Buckley's Chance: The Incredible True Story of William Buckley and How He Conquered A New World (available from My Bookshop HERE).  From Buckley's remarkable story of survival in colonial Australia we move on to the British Royal family and Prince Andrew's appalling interview and his attempt to distance himself from the Jeffery Epstein scandal. Plus season three of The Crown has just hit Netflix, we get Caro and Corrie's early reviews.  Garry's 'Crush of the Week' is Nigella Lawson for being an ever present foodie inspiration - just don't call it 'food porn' or you'll make Caro even grumpier. Food porn, travel porn, garden porn - it's just not right says Caro.  It's a bumper edition of 'BSF' - Garry's recommending Lonsome Dove by Larry McMurtry and A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie. Caro's been to see Ford v Ferrari and Corrie serves up a chocolate torte with blood plum compote (see recipe on the Facebook page soon HERE. ).  For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.       Flourless Chocolate Torte with Blood Plum Compote(From Feasting: A New Take on Jewish Cooking by Amanda Ruben) IngredientsOlive oil spray for greasing6 eggs100g caster (superfine) sugar100g light brown sugar300g dairy-free dark chocolate couverture, roughly chopped2 tablespoons good-quality ground coffee1 tablespoons Dutch (unsweetened) cocoa powder, to serve Blood Plum Compote1 kg blood plums, quartered, stones removed and roughly choppedJuice of 2 oranges6 long strips of orange zest, approximately 2cm thick85g caster (superfine) sugar1 teaspoon vanilla paste Preheat the oven to 180degrees C. Grease a 25cm (10 inch) round cake tin with olive oil spray and line it with baking paper. In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk the eggs and sugars for about 5 minutes, or until light and creamy. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler and leave to cool to room Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 108 - 'Hands Off the Six Wives, Caro'.  Tickets are ON SALE NOW for our Live Christmas Podcast Event WHEN – Tuesday December the 10th, 6.30pm – 8.30pm with special guests Peggy O'Neal, Anna from the Op-Shop and Julia Wilson.  WHERE – the rooftop at Bells in South Melbourne.   HOW TO BOOK – Tickets are $80 and include food and drinks. Please email Tara via events@crocmedia.com or phone (03) 8825 6605 to book your tickets now!   Monica Lewinsky spoke at the Wheeler Centre  on the weekend and Caro and Corrie share their thoughts the compelling discussion addressing issues of feminism and sexism.  Former PM Tony Abbott was the guest of honour at a tribute dinner last week to mark his 25 years in politics - we reminisce about PM's who have retired gracefully (or not!).  Caro's 'Crush of the Week' is her mother in law Moira Donohoe who passed away at the age of 93 recently. She's remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, adventurer, selfless and tireless worker and much loved member of the Anglesea community. In BSF - Caro's been reading The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker (available HERE), and she's recommending heading to the movies to see Last Christmas. Corrie shares her tried and true recipe for Crostini with Chicken Livers, Anchovies and Capers (see recipe below).  This week Caro's grumpy about the way discussions about climate change politics have been inserted into the coverage of the bushfire crisis and she's got a great Good Local Tip - Aviv Bakery in Elsternwick.  In '6 Quick Questions' Corrie lists her favourite 3 podcasts to keep up to date with the US president's impeachment process (1. Deadline White House, 2. Article II - Impeachment, 3. Hacks on Tap with a nod to Pod Save America as well).  We talk about the ABC's decision to pull it's Olympic coverage, the musical about Henry the VIII's six wives, family What's App protocol and more.  For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Crostini with Chicken Livers, Anchovies and Capers. INGREDIENTS 500g of chicken livers, trimmed and cleaned 2 tbs of butter ½ of fresh chicken stock (home-made is preferable) 2 to 4 anchovy fillets (to taste) 1 tablespoon of capers Cracked black pepper Fresh parsley Fresh crostini   METHOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 107.  Tickets are ON SALE NOW for our Live Christmas Podcast Event WHERE – the rooftop at Bells in South Melbourne.   WHEN – Tuesday December the 10th, 6.30pm – 8.30pm HOW TO BOOK – Tickets are $80 and include food and drinks. Please email Tara via events@crocmedia.com or phone (03) 8825 6605 to book your tickets now! This week we discuss the landmark equal pay deal brokered by the Matildas and the impact it may have on other sports. As Christmas draws closer we look at the change in attitudes towards shopping up a storm as new stats show Aussie spending rates are the slowest since the 1990-91 recession.  Caro's 'Crush of the Week' is Ash Barty (again!) and she's grumpy about the coverage of the Melbourne Cup in the Sydney media.  In BSF - Corrie's hooked on the new Helen Garner book Yellow Notebook: Diaries Volume I 1978–1987. Caro's been off to the movies to see Military Wives and she shares a simple recipe for Caesar Salad.  In '6 Quick Questions' we talk Spring Racing, star signs, off the shoulder fashion and Corrie's latest binge worthy viewing recommendations.    For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au   Other Recommendations Helen Garner The Spare Room, Monkey Grip, This House of Grief. Years and Years on SBS Hinterland on Netflix        Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin with special guest Barry Bissell for Ep 106 'Waiting for Whitney'.  Barry hosted Take 40 Australia for 20 years, and shares some of his most memorable music memories plus Barry, Corrie and Caro share their 3 Top Books of 2019 (see list below).  We also discuss the shake up at the Melbourne Press Club, Corrie's 'Crush of the Week' is Christopher Pyne who's just launched his own podcast 'Pyne Time' and we've got loads of recommendations as well.  Tickets are ON SALE NOW for our Christmas Party Live Podcast WHERE – the rooftop at Bells in South Melbourne.   WHEN – Tuesday December the 10th, 6.30pm – 8.30pm HOW TO BOOK – Email Tara via events@crocmedia.com or phone (03) 8825 6605.   Caro’s Best 3 Books Boys Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton Transcription by Kate Atkinson After the Party by Cressida Connolly Barry’s Best 3 Books The Wolf and the Watchman by Niklas Natt och Dag An American Marriage by Tayari Jones A Song For Summer by Eva Ibbotson Corrie’s Best 3 Books The Erratics by Vicki Leveau-Harvie Manderley Forever by Tatiana de Rosnay Elizabeth Macarthur by Michelle Scott Tucker     Afghan Biscuits Ingredients 200 g butter softened 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar 1 1/4 cups (160g) plain flour 1/4 cup (25g) cocoa powder 2 cups (70g) cornflakes For the icing 1 cup (125g) icing sugar 2 tbs cocoa powder 50 g butter softened 2-3 tbs water boiling 24 walnut halves (optional) InstructionsConventional Method Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius. Line two baking trays with baking paper and set aside.  Use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar until creamy and pale. Sift the plain flour and cocoa powder into the bowl and mix well.  Add the cornflakes and mix through.  Shape tablespoonfuls of the mixture together and place onto the baking trays.  Cook for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes on the trays before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.  To make the chocolate icing, sift the icing sugar and cocoa powder into a bowl. Add the softened butter and 2 tbs of hot water. Mix together until well combined. Add an extra tablespoon of hot water if the icing is too thick to spread.  Place a small spoonful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With two weeks to catch up on join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for  Ep 105 'Silence is a Gift'.  Caro reports back from her Book Club's annual getaway while Corrie shares some simple guidelines and tips for running a successful Book Club.  We discuss the ABC's investigation into the horse racing industry on 7.30, Caro has a 'Crush of the Week' and she's grumpy too.  In BSF - everyone's been reading The Dutch House by Anne Patchett (available HERE), Caro's raving about Renee Zellweger in Judy and Corrie shares a recipe for an brilliant tapenade (check out our Facebook page soon for the recipe).  For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caro and Corrie are enjoying a well earned break this week so enjoy some of our favourite guests from past episodes.  Writer Jock Serong joined us for Episode 63 – ‘He Appears To Be In It For Nothing But Kicks’. Jock leads us on an expedition into the wilds of his novel Preservation – a dark tale of survival and horror set in the colonial Australia of 1797. Jane Caro joined us in Ep 73 to discuss her book Accidental Feminists In Ep 61 'The M Word' Annabel Crabb joined  Caro and Corrie and shared a recipe from her and Wendy Sharpe’s book Special Guest; Recipes for the happily imperfect host - available at My Bookshop HERE.    For Annabel's Sticky Gingerbread Cake (see recipe below). Thanks to our show sponsor VitalSmarts. Let’s face it, we’ve all been in a situation where our emotions have controlled the conversation. We say something we don’t truly mean or what we do say lands badly. By learning real speak up skills you will be able control the tough conversations and have them go well. Visit Vitalsmarts.com.au/dstm to find out more.   For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.     Annabel Crabb’s Sticky Gingerbread Cake 300g (2 cups) plain flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon baking powder 125g unsalted butter 110g (1/2 cup) dark brown sugar 175g (1/2 cup) golden syrup 175g (1/2 cup) treacle 3 cm ginger, finely grated 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2 eggs lightly beaten 125ml (1/2 cup) milk 250 g (1 cup) pumpkin puree Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C (180 fan forced). Grease and line a 30cm x 20cm slice (tray bake) tin. Sift the flour into a mixing bowl with the cinnamon, allspice and baking powder. In a large heavy-based saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, sugar, treacle and golden syrup with the grated and ground ginger. When everything is incorporated, remove from the heat and whisk in the bicarb soda – it will fizz up, which will be fun for moment. Whisk in the eggs, milk and pumpkin puree until smooth. Now add the contents of the pan to the bowl and mix well. It will be a very liquid batter, but don’t despair: all will be well. Pour into the tin and place into the oven. After about 25 minutes it will be done. Keep an eye on it – the gingerbread should be sticky, so don’t wait until it’s co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 104.  We kick off with an October Challenge update, analyse the coverage of the workplace relationship between magistrate Rodney Higgins and his substantially younger clerk turned fiance and Caro gives us an update on what's happening in the AFLW.  In BSF Corrie's been reading Maybe the Horse Will Talk by Ellioy Perlman (available HERE). Caro rather enjoyed the film adaption of Donna Tartt's The Goldfinch and she shares a recipe for a Summer Vegetable Salad with Mint and Lemon Dressing from Gourmet Traveller (see recipe below). Corrie's 'Crush of the Week' is on wonderful book lovers who support independent bookstores (like hers) and she's Grumpy about the prospect of having to move house AGAIN!  In '6 Quick Questions' we chat biopics and Renee Zellweger, journos bagging fellow journos, 50 years of Monty Python's Flying Circus, the issues that may dampen the success of Aussie flick Ride Like A Girl and get the low down on 'cleanfluencers'.  Thanks to our show sponsor VitalSmarts. Let’s face it, we’ve all been in a situation where our emotions have controlled the conversation. We say something we don’t truly mean or what we do say lands badly. By learning real speak up skills you will be able control the tough conversations and have them go well. Visit Vitalsmarts.com.au/dstm to find out more. To listen and subscribe to The Outer Sanctum podcast click HERE.  For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Summer Vegetable Salad with Mint and Lemon Dressing (from Gourmet Traveller) 2 cobs of corn 16 zucchini flowers, trimmed and halved lengthways 3 bunches of asparagus, trimmed sliced diagonally into 4cm pieces 200 gm podded peas Mint and lemon dressing ¼ cup loosely packed coarsely torn mint leaves 2 green onions, coarsely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped 2 tbsp coarsely grated lemon rind 60 ml lemon-infused extra-virgin olive oil, such as Colonna Granverde (¼ cup) 60 ml lemon juice (¼ cup) 2 tbsp white wine vinegar Using a sharp knife, cut corn kernels from cobs, trying to keep in clusters. Blanch corn in boiling salted water for 5 minutes or until tender, refresh in iced water and drain. Blanch zucchini flowers for 2 minutes or until tender, refresh in iced water and drain. Blanch asparagus for 2 minutes or until tender, refresh in iced water and drain. Blanch peas for 5 minutes or until tender, refresh in iced water and drain. Arrange vegetables on a platter. For mint and lemon dressing, combine mint, green onion, garlic, lemon rind and 2 tsp sea salt in a mortar, and using a pestle, pound to a coarse paste. Transfer to a small bowl, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and special guest Julia Wilson (Caro's Mum) for a post Grand Final debrief, a discussion about growing up with a beautiful mother and more inspiration from Caro's favourite 70's dinner party book.  Julia's 'Crush of the Week' is Maureen Hafey who presented the Premiership Cup at the Grand Final.  In BSF - Corrie's raving about the new novel from one of her favourite local authors Favel Parrett There Was Still Love (available HERE) and also recommends Favel's Past the Shallows.  Everyone's recommending the documentary Green Light by Ned Donohoe which investigates the growing calls to legalise medicinal cannabis. For screening dates and more info head to www.greenlightmovie.com Caro's recipe recommendation is a 70s classic Country Terrine (see recipe below).  Corrie's Grumpy about the shopping habits of men and in '6 Quick Questions' we compare Richmond champions, pets, Dame Julie Andrews, Spring fashion and more.    Thanks to our show sponsor VitalSmarts. Let’s face it, we’ve all been in a situation where our emotions have controlled the conversation. We say something we don’t truly mean or what we do say lands badly. By learning real speak up skills you will be able control the tough conversations and have them go well. Visit Vitalsmarts.com.au/dstm to find out more. To listen and subscribe to The Outer Sanctum podcast click HERE.  For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. COUNTRY TERRINE 1 kg of pork and veal mince 2 large onions finely chopped 2 cloves of crushed garlic 2 slices of white bread, crusts removed, bread 'crumbed' 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram 2 teaspoons of salt ground black pepper 3 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 eggs 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier 2 tablespoons white wine 4 bacon rashers to line the terrine 125g pistachio nuts (optional).  Fry onion and garlic slowly in butter until soft. Mix all ingredients and pour into greased terrine lined with bacon. Put bay leaves on to. Cover and cook in a bain marie (inch of water in a baking dish) about one to one and a half hours. To test insert a skewer. When cooked, juices will run clear. Leave to cool and serve with crusty bread. This makes enough for 8-10 people. (NB - You can use 1 dessertspoon of mixed fresh herbs in place of the dried thyme and marjoram).      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson,Anna Barry, producer Jane Nield and the winner of our Don't Shoot the Messenger footy tipping competition Rody Yule as they tip the 2019 AFL Grand Final.   For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod OUR SPONSOR Thanks to our new sponsors VitalSmarts for supporting the show. VitalSmarts, globally proven crucial conversations. Hold tough conversations well - check them out and download the free ebook at www.vitalsmarts.com.au. 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and guest Anna from the Op-Shop (aka Anna Barry) for Episode 102 - 'The Best Week in Melbourne'.  Caro's fresh from the red carpet at the Brownlow Medal with plenty of tales to tell and Corrie and Anna in full fashion critic mode as they rate some of the best dressed on the night.  We look back at the stunning AFL Prelim Final results and look forward to the Grand Final between Richmond and the GWS Giants on Saturday.  Caro's 'Crush of the Week' is her son Ned Donohoe and his new film Green Light which investigates the growing calls to legalise medicinal cannabis. For screening dates and more info head to www.greenlightmovie.com  In BSF - Corrie's loving the new coffee table book Cranlana by Michael Shmith, Anna reviews Downton Abbey the movie and Caro delves into the hilarious Hostess Cookbook and we discuss the death of the dinner party.  Anna gives us an update on her impending Op-Shop relocation and invites everyone to come to the opening night party at 262 Chapel St in Windsor on October the 10th from 6pm.  Thanks to our show sponsor VitalSmarts. Let’s face it, we’ve all been in a situation where our emotions have controlled the conversation. We say something we don’t truly mean or what we do say lands badly. By learning real speak up skills you will be able control the tough conversations and have them go well. Visit Vitalsmarts.com.au/dstm to find out more. To listen and subscribe to The Outer Sanctum podcast click HERE.  For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and guests Nicole Hayes, Emma Race and Lucy Race who are half of the wonderful The Outer Sanctum podcast team.  We discuss The Outer Sanctum podcast phenomenon, the future of the AFLW, the biggest moments from Week Two of the AFL finals and the commentary around the unveiling of the Tayla Harris statue.  We've got a super sized BSF for you with plenty of reading and viewing recommendations including The Flying Troutmans by Miriam Toews, The Testaments  by Margaret Atwood and The Yield by Tara June Winch.  Plus Emma shares her elderflower cocktail recipe.  With the Brownlow Medal Awards around the corner we talk red carpet fashion trends, Grand Final entertainment and much more.  Thanks to our show sponsor VitalSmarts. Let’s face it, we’ve all been in a situation where our emotions have controlled the conversation. We say something we don’t truly mean or what we do say lands badly. By learning real speak up skills you will be able control the tough conversations and have them go well. Visit Vitalsmarts.com.au/dstm to find out more. To listen and subscribe to The Outer Sanctum podcast click HERE.  For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.               Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 99 - 'Blood on the Wrapping'.  Corrie and Caro analyse the effect of the bye round on the momentum of the AFL season, discuss the growing bromance between Scott Morrison and Daniel Andrews and Corrie shares her experience of a visit to her parents' memorial tree at the Springvale Crematorium.   Corrie and Caro review the success of their Monthly Challenge for August and commit to their September goals (architecture walks for Corrie and home improvements for Caro).  Caro's 'Crush of the Week' is David McAllister, the artistic director of the Australian Ballet.  In 'BSF' - Caro's been reading A View of the Harbour by Elizabeth Taylor, Corrie's been bingeing Designated Survivor on Netflix and raves about Donna Hay's classic Brownie recipe (available HERE).  Caro's Grumpy about her broken oven and the rigmarole involved in getting it fixed and in '6 Quick Questions' she shares her experience of going head to head with Sam Newman on Mike Sheahan's podcast You Cannot Be Serious.  Thanks to our show sponsor VitalSmarts. Let’s face it, we’ve all been in a situation where our emotions have controlled the conversation. We say something we don’t truly mean or what we do say lands badly. By learning real speak up skills you will be able control the tough conversations and have them go well. Visit Vitalsmarts.com.au/dstm to find out more. Get in touch - we'd love to know where you listen to our podcast and what you do while you're listening. For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and producer Jane Nield as they tip Week One of the 2019 AFL Finals Series.  For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod OUR SPONSOR Thanks to our new sponsors VitalSmarts for supporting the show. VitalSmarts, globally proven crucial conversations. Hold tough conversations well - check them out and download the free ebook at www.vitalsmarts.com.au. 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and producer Jane Nield for our 2019 tipping wrap and our Grand Final predictions.  Thanks to everyone who took part in our Don't Shoot the Messenger Tipping Competition this year. Our Top 5 Tippers are. . . Rody Yule Nez Daou Brenton - Humpa84 Amanda Webster Jane Horne We look forward to tipping with you all again next year.  For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod OUR SPONSOR Thanks to our new sponsors VitalSmarts for supporting the show. VitalSmarts, globally proven crucial conversations. Hold tough conversations well - check them out and download the free ebook at www.vitalsmarts.com.au. 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 98.  Our guest on the show this week is multi award winning journalist Adele Ferguson, the reporter who broke the stories that led to a Royal Commission. Adele joins Caro and Corrie to discuss her new book Banking Bad.  We check in with the August 'Goal of the Month' and Caro admits she's back to her pine cone hoarding ways with her GLT.  In BSF Corrie has 6 Great Father's Day Books for Dad, Caro's been watching reruns of Shetland and cooking up delicious braised duck (get the recipe HERE or see below).  Banking Bad by Adele Ferguson The Chain by Adrian McKinty The New Girl by Daniel Silva Veg by Jamie Oliver Working with Winston; The Unsung Women Behind Britain's Greatest Statesman by Cita Stelzer On the Marsh by Simon Barnes  In '6 Quick Questions' we discuss the 'Bro Code' amongst footballers, debate Seinfeld v Friends and winter tips.  Thanks to our show sponsor VitalSmarts. Let’s face it, we’ve all been in a situation where our emotions have controlled the conversation. We say something we don’t truly mean or what we do say lands badly. By learning real speak up skills you will be able control the tough conversations and have them go well. Visit Vitalsmarts.com.au/dstm to find out more. For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. BRAISED DUCK WITH BACON, PRUNES and KALE Ingredients 4 duck legs 6 pitted prunes zest of ½ an orange 8 golden shallots, peeled ½ cup dry sherry 1 cup chicken stock or water 2 thick slices of smoked bacon, cut in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of Ep 98 of the Don't Shoot the Messenger podcast Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and Jane Nield discussed Caro's comments on Essendon's coaching intentions that she revealed on Footy Classified last night. Thanks to our show sponsor VitalSmarts. Let’s face it, we’ve all been in a situation where our emotions have controlled the conversation. We say something we don’t truly mean or what we do say lands badly. By learning real speak up skills you will be able control the tough conversations and have them go well. Visit Vitalsmarts.com.au/dstm to find out more. For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and  producer Jane Nield as they tip Round 23 of the 2019 AFL season. For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod OUR SPONSOR Thanks to our new sponsors VitalSmarts for supporting the show. VitalSmarts, globally proven crucial conversations. Hold tough conversations well - check them out and download the free ebook at www.vitalsmarts.com.au. 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 97 - 'Are You A MIF Person?' Comments about NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have landed shock jock Alan Jones in hot water - Corrie and Caro discuss his appeal and power. Would he work in Melbourne? We discuss Julie Bishop's interview with Andrew Denton, the disappearing beaches on the Mornington Peninsula and the August 'Challenge of the Month'.  In BSF Corrie's raving about An American Marriage by Tayari Jones, Caro reviews the new Tarantino film Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and we talk best Bolognese recipes.  Corrie has a tea related GLT and wonders are you a MIF (milk in first) person ?  Thanks to our show sponsor VitalSmarts. Let’s face it, we’ve all been in a situation where our emotions have controlled the conversation. We say something we don’t truly mean or what we do say lands badly. By learning real speak up skills you will be able control the tough conversations and have them go well. Visit Vitalsmarts.com.au/dstm to find out more. For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and  producer Jane Nield as they tip Round 22 of the 2019 AFL season. For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod OUR SPONSOR Thanks to our new sponsors VitalSmarts for supporting the show. VitalSmarts, globally proven crucial conversations. Hold tough conversations well - check them out and download the free ebook at www.vitalsmarts.com.au. 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 96 -'Many Years of Joy'.  We're having a small celebration for our 100th episode on September 12th at 6.30 - 7.30pm at My Bookshop in Hawksburn. To book your ticket call 9824 2990. Tickets are limited!  We check in with Caro and Corrie's August challenge and discuss the recent cold snap in Victoria that's seen snow falling around our region.  With the 're-boot' of SeaChange on our TVs we talk sequels and prequels - our favourites and the absolute stinkers. Corrie's 'Crush of the Week' is The Outer Sanctum podcast team.  In BSF Caro's loving Big Sky by Kate Atkinson, Corrie recommends you check out Betting On Boris on 4 Corners and Caro shares Max Dowzer-Strode's cabbage recipe from his special RUOK? dinner (see recipe below).  Caro's grumpy about basket baller Ben Simmons and his attitude on his recent visit, and on the flip-side to that kind of sentiment Hawthorn fans are preparing to farewell Jarryd Roughead after many years of joy! Thanks to our show sponsor VitalSmarts. Let’s face it, we’ve all been in a situation where our emotions have controlled the conversation. We say something we don’t truly mean or what we do say lands badly. By learning real speak up skills you will be able control the tough conversations and have them go well. Visit Vitalsmarts.com.au/dstm to find out more. For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. MAX's CHARRED CABBAGE AND MISO BUTTER Prepare large pot of boiling water. Add a few pinches of salt. ·         Peel away outer cabbage leaves  (these can be cooked separately if you like). The cabbage should be held tight together by the outer leaves. Cut whole cabbage into quarters (or 6ths depending on size), ensuring you cut across the line of the leaf to avoid the cabbage splitting open. ·         Blanch the cabbage in the boiling water for approx 5 minutes until soft. Remove the cabbage and transfer to a bowl of cold water. This will avoid the cabbage overcooking.  Allow to cool. ·         Remove the cabbage from the water – squeeze out excess liquid and try the outside of the cabbage. There will be water that is trapped in the inside leaves, which is OK as it will steam through later when you cook it. ·         Transfer to a bowl and season with olive oil, salt and pepper. I also like to use a mushroom salt by blending dried shiitakes with salt; it adds great depth. Allow to sit in the oil for 15 minutes, ensuring it penetrates the leaves. ·         Heat griddle pan or BBQ grill to a medium/high heat. ·   &nbsp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and  producer Jane Nield as they tip Round 21 of the 2019 AFL season. For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod OUR SPONSOR Thanks to our new sponsors VitalSmarts for supporting the show. VitalSmarts, globally proven crucial conversations. Hold tough conversations well - check them out and download the free ebook at www.vitalsmarts.com.au. 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and guest Mike Sheahan for Ep 95 'Not Intrusive But Decisive'.  We've got a spring in our step after a win by the Aussies in the first Test Match - can we finally leave Sandpaper Gate behind? There's plenty to discuss in AFL news including the appointment of Brian Walsh as Gillon McLachlan's new right hand man at the AFL Caro grills Mike about his return to podcasting with Sam Newman on You Cannot Be Serious plus Mike talks about his recent outback adventures.  Mike's 'Crush of the Week' is journalist and author Adele Ferguson (who's just released her new book Banking Bad).  In BSF - Mike's been reading (and loving) Commander in Cheat by Rick Reilly, Caro's raving about a new German film called Never Look Away and Corrie shares a guacamole recipe from the new kids cook book Lunch At 10 Pomegranate Street by Felicita Sala (see the picture on our Ep 95 Facebook post for the recipe).  BSF is thanks to our show sponsor VitalSmarts. Let’s face it, we’ve all been in a situation where our emotions have controlled the conversation. We say something we don’t truly mean or what we do say lands badly. By learning real speak up skills you will be able control the tough conversations and have them go well. Visit Vitalsmarts.com.au/dstm to find out more. For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and  producer Jane Nield as they tip Round 20 of the 2019 AFL season. For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod OUR SPONSOR Thanks to our new sponsors VitalSmarts for supporting the show. VitalSmarts, globally proven crucial conversations. Hold tough conversations well - check them out and download the free ebook at www.vitalsmarts.com.au. 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 94 - Really Foolish. We start with the Shayna Jack drugs in swimming scandal then pay tribute to Margaret Fulton who died recently aged 94 - vale Margaret! So many wonderful recipe memories . Caretaker coaches are having a moment and Corrie's got a US politics inspired 'Crush of the Week' and grumpy.  In BSF a lukewarm book review from Caro and Corrie fires up about Murder Mystery on Netflix. Plus Caro shares Jen's Apple and Raspberry Cake (see recipe below).  BSF is thanks to our show sponsor VitalSmarts. Let’s face it, we’ve all been in a situation where our emotions have controlled the conversation. We say something we don’t truly mean or what we do say lands badly. By learning real speak up skills you will be able control the tough conversations and have them go well. Visit Vitalsmarts.com.au/dstm to find out more. We welcome in the new month and reset the monthly challenge and take stock of the digital cut back for Corrie and the wine intake for Caro.  In '6 Quick Questions' we talk Fran Kelly hosting Q&A, fat suits, Tarantino, Poledark and the problematic state of recycling affairs in Victoria at the moment.  Caro's GLT - shower at night in winter! (Thanks Channel 9 make-up girls).  Apple and Raspberry Cake by Alison Minotti. 3 granny smith apples125 gram butter melted 1 ½ cups self-raising flour ¾ cup caster sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon of vanilla 1 punnet of raspberries Thick cream to serve Pre- heat oven to 180cGrease and line a round cake tin with baking paper. Slice and cook the apples. Drain and wrap cooked apples in kitchen paper to absorb as much moisture as possible. Melt the butter. Add the flour (sifted), sugar, egg and vanilla and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. Press three quarters of the mix into the cake tin, pushing it up the sides. Spread the apple on top and scatter the raspberries on top. Drop dobs of the remaining mixture over the top. Bake. Allow the cake to firm before turning it out. Sift icing sugar on top and serve with cream (or ice-cream). For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and  producer Jane Nield as they tip Round 19 of the 2019 AFL season. For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod OUR SPONSOR Thanks to our new sponsors VitalSmarts for supporting the show. VitalSmarts, globally proven crucial conversations. Hold tough conversations well - check them out and download the free ebook at www.vitalsmarts.com.au. 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 93.  We discuss the response to the documentary the Adam Goode's documentary The Final Quarter which aired last week. Aussie swimming champion Mack Horton is in hot water after using a medal presentation as a 'drug cheat' protest - has FINA's response been credible? We check in on the 'Goal of the Month' progress - how are Caro and Corrie faring with their no drinking, way less social media goals? Caro reports back from the AFL Women's lunch last week, Corrie's grumpy about evasive politicians and Caro has a silverware inspired GLT.  In BSF - Corrie has been loving Julia Child: The Last Interview, Caro's been off to the cinema to see Palm Beach which stars Bryan Brown, Sam Neil, Greta Scacchi, Richard E Grant just to name a few.  Plus Caro's been cooking up a storm with another risotto variation this week - risotto with peppers.  BSF is sponsored by VitalSmarts. VitalSmarts and their Crucial Conversations training can transform the culture of your business or help you confront difficult situations with confidence. Make sure you jump onto VitalSmarts website www.vitalsmarts.com.au/dstm - they've got a special offer for our podcast listeners - a free copy of their E Book Emotional Inequality - Soloutions for Women in the Workplace.  In '6 Quick Questions' we remember the moon landing 50 years ago, talk family ties to the British Open and 'double down' on Boris Johnson commentary.  For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this BONUS Episode Corrie Perkin takes you to My Bookshop for a special LIVE recording of The Book Pod with journalist and writer Niki Savva as she discusses her new book Plots and Prayers with political reporter Brendan Donohoe.  VitalSmarts and their Crucial Conversations training can transform the culture of your business or help you confront difficult situations with confidence. Make sure you jump onto VitalSmarts website www.vitalsmarts.com.au/dstm - they've got a special offer for our podcast listeners - a free copy of their E Book Emotional Inequality - Soloutions for Women in the Workplace.  For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and  producer Jane Nield as they tip Round 18 of the 2019 AFL season. For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod OUR SPONSOR Thanks to our new sponsors VitalSmarts for supporting the show. VitalSmarts, globally proven crucial conversations. Hold tough conversations well - check them out and download the free ebook at www.vitalsmarts.com.au. 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Episode 92 ‘It’s More Than A Chicken Breast’. This week we discuss sexism and racism in various realms of public life, from Niki Savva’s insights into the hot mess of Canberra during the last leadership spill and Donald Trump’s inappropriate crack at four new female congresswomen to the progress made by Tanya Hosch at the AFL and the Adam Goodes doco The Final Quarter which hits our TV screens this week. Corrie’s ‘Crush of the Week’ is Megan Rapinoe – the co-captain of the US women’s soccer team. In BSF – Corrie’s been reading Rule Brittania by Daphne du Maurier, Caro reviews Ian Darlin’s compelling documentary The Final Quarter (which airs on Network 10 on Thursday July 18that 7.30pm) and Corrie bakes up an Ottolenghi Apple Cake (see recipe below). BSF is sponsored by VitalSmarts. VitalSmarts and their Crucial Conversations training can transform the culture of your business or help you confront difficult situations with confidence. Make sure you jump onto VitalSmarts website www.vitalsmarts.com.au/dstm - they've got a special offer for our podcast listeners - a free copy of their E Book Emotional Inequality - Soloutions for Women in the Workplace.  Corrie’s Grumpy about the chaff in her cutlery drawer and in ‘6 Quick Questions’ we talk Judi Dench, a month of extraordinary sport, the beauty of rainy days and Bunnings v Ikea v Bed, Bath and Table. Caro’s GLT is the super affordable range of jeans at Kmart. Spiced Apple Cake (from Yotam Ottolenghi's Simple)  130g unsalted butter 150g caster sugar 3 large eggs, beaten lightly 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 300g plain flour 2 teaspoons baking powder pinch of salt 200g soured cream Apple Topping 4 medium-large eating apples (e.g. Cox, Braeburn, Gala), weighing about 600g 70g demerara sugar 1 rounded teaspoon mixed spice Preheat the oven to 180C/Fan 160/Gas 4. Grease and line a 23cm cake tin. Put the butter and sugar in a bowl and beat until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla a little at a time (plus a little of the flour if it looks as if it’s curdling). Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together. Fold the flour mixture in a bit at time, alternating with spoonfuls of the soured cream. Spoon the batter into the prepared cake tin.    Peel, core and slice the apples into wedges (about 1.5cm thick). Put in a bowl. Mix the demerara sugar with the mixed spice and add to the apple. Toss gently to coat the pieces of apple. Gently lay the apple on top of the batter in the tin. It looked like far too much but I went with the recipe and, of course, it was absolutely perfect! Bake for about an hour - but may need longer.  For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and  producer Jane Nield as they tip Round 17 of the 2019 AFL season. For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod OUR SPONSOR Thanks to our new sponsors VitalSmarts for supporting the show. VitalSmarts, globally proven crucial conversations. Hold tough conversations well - check them out and download the free ebook at www.vitalsmarts.com.au. 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 91.  We check in with July Challenge progress - seems Caro's finding it easier to cut back on the wine than Corrie cutting back on her social media use! We discuss the ongoing issue of mental health amongst AFL Players, the triggers, support systems and the AFL's move to offer more assistance at a club level.  Rumours are flying that the Queen is set to stand down at the ripe old age of 95, so Caro and Corrie mull over the latest Royal happenings. Have they been told to lift? Corrie's 'Crush of the Week' is Aussie tennis star Ash Barty while Caro takes aim at Nick Kyrigos as he continues to lower the tone on the international stage - plus she's  grumpy about ridiculous and ineffective packaging.  In BSF; Caro's recommending the book The Last Resort by Pamela Hansford Johnson Corrie's raving about The Loudest Voice on Stan which stars Russell Crowe Caro's loving wild caught barramundi with potato, celeriac and white sweet potato mash.  BSF is sponsored by VitalSmarts. VitalSmarts and their Crucial Conversations training can transform the culture of your business or help you confront difficult situations with confidence. Make sure you jump onto VitalSmarts website www.vitalsmarts.com.au/dstm - they've got a special offer for our podcast listeners - a free copy of their E Book Emotional Inequality - Soloutions for Women in the Workplace.  In '6 Quick Questions' we discuss the Nanny State, safe injecting rooms, Tom Hanks movies and much more.  For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin's Top 3 Travel Tips (with a few extras). To hear more about their adventures in Cornwall listen to Episode 90 - 'A Beautiful International Adventure'.  For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod OUR SPONSOR Thanks to our new sponsors VitalSmarts for supporting the show. VitalSmarts, globally proven crucial conversations. Hold tough conversations well - check them out and download the free ebook at www.vitalsmarts.com.au. 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and  producer Jane Nield as they tip Round 16 of the 2019 AFL season. For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod OUR SPONSOR Thanks to our new sponsors VitalSmarts for supporting the show. VitalSmarts, globally proven crucial conversations. Hold tough conversations well - check them out and download the free ebook at www.vitalsmarts.com.au. 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a couple of weeks walking in Cornwall we're back! Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin as they share highlights and holiday tips from their time in the UK, including their best spontaneous diversions and funniest moments.  A new month brings a new Challenge of the Month - this month Corrie is pledging to minimise her night time social media use, while Caro's having a crack at Dry July.  Caro and Corrie reflect on the coverage of Boris Johnson's rocky road to become British PM and we check in with the latest news from the AFL.  Caro's 'Crush of the Week' is Nick Riewoldt who continues to do wonderful work with Maddie's Vision. Caro's grumpy at Jeff Kennet this week who launched into a tirade against footy journalists recently.  In 'Books, Screen and Food' (BSF) Caro's recommending After the Party by Cressida Connoly, Corrie enjoyed the inflight entertainment watching Swimming with Men, and Cornwall crab dishes are on the menu.  BSF is sponsored by VitalSmarts. VitalSmarts and their Crucial Conversations training can transform the culture of your business or help you confront difficult situations with confidence. Make sure you jump onto VitalSmarts website www.vitalsmarts.com.au/dstm - they've got a special offer for our podcast listeners - a free copy of their E Book Emotional Inequality - Soloutions for Women in the Workplace.  In '6 Quick Questions' Caro and Corrie reflect on the ups and downs of their walking holiday.  Other things mentioned in this episode. Listener Felicity recommends the search engine Just Watch for finding films and TV shows on any platform. Caro also recommends the book A Summer Birdcage by Margaret Drabble.  Corrie recommends the films Short Term 12 and In Safe Hands.  JOURNALIST AND AUTHOR NIKI SAVVA@ MY BOOKSHOP IN CONVERSATION WITH AWARD-WINNING POLITICAL REPORTER BRENDAN DONOHOE  The topic: Niki’s new book Plots and Prayers: Malcolm Turbull’s Demise and Scott Morrison’s Ascension . WHEN: Monday July 15th WHERE: My Bookshop,513 Malvern Road, Hawksburn COST: $25 per ticket(includes wine and cheese) RSVPThursday July 11th Please note: due to space restrictions and the publicity surrounding Plots and Prayers, we expect this event will be a sell-out. To avoid disappointment contact us ASAP on 9824 2990 or call into My Bookshop to secure your ticket.  This episode was recorded at My Bookshop in Hawksburn.  For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Corrie Perkin, producer Jane Nield and guest tipster Geoff Slattery as they tip Round 13 of the 2019 AFL season. For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod OUR SPONSOR Thanks to our new sponsors VitalSmarts for supporting the show. VitalSmarts, globally proven crucial conversations. Hold tough conversations well - check them out and download the free ebook at www.vitalsmarts.com.au. 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Corrie Perkin and guest co-host Geoff Slattery for episode 89 'Obsessions Are Good Things'.  After raids on ABC and News Limited journalists recently Corrie and Geoff discuss the principle of freedom of the press and why we should all care about it.  We say farewell to Barrie Cassidy as he steps down from The Insiders and reflect on Donald Trump's tour of the UK.  We talk Ash Barty's French Open win, the validity of the AFL Hall of Fame and the impact of the new documentary about Adam Goodes.  Geoff echoes Caro's 'Crush of the Week' - Neale Daniher and gets grumpy about restaurant credit card surcharges.  In BSF Corrie and Geoff discuss Daphne Du Maurier's books and the classic film version of Rebecca starring Audrey Hepburn.  Plus for footy fans we preview the new anthology Electrifying 80s; Footy's Outrageous Decade in the Words of its Best Writers, which comes out soon.  In food - Geoff shares a recipe for Chocolate Mousse Ice Cream which he recommends as a dinner party staple (see recipe below).  BSF is sponsored by VitalSmarts. VitalSmarts and their Crucial Conversations training can transform the culture of your business or help you confront difficult situations with confidence. Make sure you jump onto VitalSmarts website www.vitalsmarts.com.au/dstm - they've got a special offer for our podcast listeners - a free copy of their E Book Emotional Inequality - Soloutions for Women in the Workplace.  We talk kitchen gadgets, the Duke of Edinburgh, Cornish Pasties and more in '6 Quick Questions' and Geoff's GLT is for every serious cook to own a probe thermometer.  For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Chocolate Mousse Ice Cream From Simple Flavours by Geoff Slattery Another treat for chocolate lovers. It’s easy to make and it’s one ice cream that doesn’t need a professional machine to make it creamy and smooth. The chocolate does that easily. Stuck in the middle of my copy of Gaston Lenôtre’s inspiring and beautifully detailed Lenôtre’s Ice Creams and Pastries, is a sheet of yellow copy paper, a legacy of the way newspapers used to be before gizmos and whizzos became all the new generation knows and understands. Scribbled across the top are the words ‘Perfect (though rich) chocolate parfait’. I call on this recipe but occasionally, because every time I make it, I eat so much of the irresistible combination of chocolate and ice cream, chocolate mousse and chocolate souffle, I can hardly walk for a couple of days. It’s the sort of dessert you take by the spoonful, swirl around your mouth, and return to for more and more and more. It’s the dessert equivalent of strawberry daiquiris. ‘Hey,’ you say, ‘one more can’t hurt me, can it?’ Then you stand up. Then you fall down. I’m like this with most t Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and producer Jane Nield as they tip Round 12 of the 2019 AFL season. For more details or to make a donation to The Big Freeze 5 and the Might MND campaign click HERE.  For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod OUR SPONSORS Thanks to our new sponsors VitalSmarts for supporting the show. VitalSmarts, globally proven crucial conversations. Hold tough conversations well - check them out and download the free ebook at www.vitalsmarts.com.au. And of course thanks to The Interchange Bench - fill ANY professional level role in ANY industry and sector. Visit www.interchangebench.com.au 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Episode 88.  Caro's bags are packed ready for a walking holiday (Corrie to join her later) so there's plenty of travel tips this week - and a walking fashion revelation from Caro.  As we say goodbye to May we check in on 'Goal of the Month' - successfully completed by both Caro and Corrie! We check in with the shuffling in Canberra - is Kristina Keneally Labor's secret weapon?  Caro gives AFL boss Gillon McLachlan a mid-year report and Corrie keeps us up to date with presidential hopefuls in the USA.  Corrie has a Crush of the Week - Neale Danniher who is dedicated to raising awareness about motor neurone disease.  Our 'Crush of the Week' is sponsored by The Interchange Bench - they can fill ANY professional role in any industry. Call 1800 ibench or visit www.interchangebench.com.au Caro's Grumpy about the distractions of full catering and phone use during movies however she admits in 'BSF' that Rocketman was a good enough movie to overcome the interruptions.  Corrie's been reading Late in the Day by Tessa Hadley and shares a delicious recipe for Roast Chicken with Harissa and Preserved Lemon. from Alimentari.  BSF is sponsored by VitalSmarts. If you missed Geoff from VitalSmarts on the show last week (Episode 86, you can catch up HERE). Head to VitalSmart.com.au/dstm HERE for a listener offer. #CrucialConversations. You can check out the New York Times summer reading list Corrie's loving HERE.  Caro shares a 'GLT' this week - free yoga classes at Lululemon.  For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and producer Jane Nield as they tip Round 11 of the 2019 AFL season. For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod OUR SPONSORS Thanks to our new sponsors VitalSmarts for supporting the show. VitalSmarts, globally proven crucial conversations. Hold tough conversations well - check them out and download the free ebook at www.vitalsmarts.com.au. And of course thanks to The Interchange Bench - fill ANY professional level role in ANY industry and sector. Visit www.interchangebench.com.au 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 87 - 'A Little Faded Gem'.  We check in with Caro and Corrie's 'Goal of the Month' progress and check in with the first week of the Morrison government.  As Barrie Cassidy exits the ABC we look at who might fill the void at our national broadcaster. Is there still a chance Waleed Aly will take the leap from commercial TV? The foot ball world was shocked when North Melbourne coach Brad Scott stepped down last Friday. Did reporting of internal boardroom decisions push Scott sooner than he planned?  Caro has a 'Crush of the Week' - the sensitive new age approach of Richmond coach Damien Hardwick, who's not afraid to apologise for his mistakes.  Our 'Crush of the Week' is sponsored by The Interchange Bench - they can fill ANY professional role in any industry. Call 1800 ibench or visit www.interchangebench.com.au Corrie's grumpy this week about Facebook and their creeping influence over politics.  In BSF - Caro's recommending a 'faded little gem' of a book, Janette Turner Hospital Orhpeus Lost , Corrie's loving the new SBS documentary John and Yoko; Above Us Only Sky which tells the story of the making of John Lennon's Imagine album.  Caro shares a recipe from the latest edition of Gourmet Traveller Tempered Dahl.  BSF is sponsored by VitalSmarts. If you missed Geoff from VitalSmarts on the show last week (Episode 86, you can catch up HERE). Head to VitalSmart.com.au/dstm HERE for a listener offer. #CrucialConversations. In '6 Quick Questions' we talk Royal Baby names, discover Cli-Fi, touch on British politics plus Caro's GLT is for vintage lovers and a way to part with second hand stuff a the  Recycle Boutique Collingwood in Richmond.   We'll post video and recipes soon! For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and producer Jane Nield as they tip Round 10 of the 2019 AFL season. For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod OUR SPONSORS Thanks to our new sponsors VitalSmarts for supporting the show. VitalSmarts, globally proven crucial conversations. Hold tough conversations well - check them out and download the free ebook at www.vitalsmarts.com.au. And of course thanks to The Interchange Bench - fill ANY professional level role in ANY industry and sector. Visit www.interchangebench.com.au 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and Brendan Donohoe  for our post-election debrief. We're also joined by Geoff Fleming from VitalSmarts to tell us about their game changing work.  Wearing his political reporter hat, Brendan crunches a few of the key statistics from Saturday's Federal Election and we question how the polls got the predictions so wrong. Was Bill Shortens perceived lack of X Factor a contributor to Labour's loss? We remember former PM Bob Hawke who died last week aged 89, and we check in on Corrie and Caro's 'Goal of the Month' progress. Brendan has a 'Crush of the Week' - the volunteers at the bowling club who hosted a Liberal Party event he was at on Saturday. Our Crush is sponsored by The Interchange Bench The Interchange Bench fills all your long and short term staffing needs. Call 1800 i BENCH. When you want to take your staff team to the top, recruit at interchangebench.com.au.  We're thrilled to have Geoff Fleming from our sponsor VitalSmarts with us on the show today to talk about how VitalSmarts and their Crucial Conversations training can transform the culture of your business or help you confront difficult situations with confidence.  Make sure you jump onto VitalSmarts website www.vitalsmarts.com.au/dstm - they've got a special offer for our podcast listeners - a free copy of their E Book Emotional Inequality - Soloutions for Women in the Workplace.  In BSF Caro's recommending The Last Painting of Sara De Vos by Dominic Smith and Alex Rance's new childrens book Rabbit's Hop.  Corrie's been binge watching Marcella on Netflix and has been cooking up Crispy Carrot and Spring Onion cakes with feta and olives (see our Facebook page for details).  In 6 Quick Questions we talk a royal reunion, favourite Bombers Indigenous players, influencing your children's vote, Game Of Thrones and more.  For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and producer Jane Nield as they tip Round 9 of the 2019 AFL season. For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod OUR SPONSORS Thanks to our new sponsors VitalSmarts for supporting the show. VitalSmarts, globally proven crucial conversations. Hold tough conversations well - check them out at www.vitalsmarts.com.au. And of course thanks to The Interchange Bench - fill ANY professional level role in ANY industry and sector. Visit www.interchangebench.com.au 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Episode 85.  We check in with 'Goal of the Month' and do a little housekeeping. With the Federal Election just days away we analyse the campaign so far, discuss which issues seem to be front of mind for voters and ponder the fate of Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten should they find themselves dealing with a loss on Saturday.  Caro gives us an insight into the state of play at the MCC, declaring she's "never seen leaking like this".  It's back to footy for Corrie's 'Crush of the Week' - Jarryd Roughead from Hawthorn. Our Crush is sponsored by The Interchange Bench The Interchange Bench fills all your long and short term staffing needs. Call 1800 i BENCH. When you want to take your staff team to the top, recruit at interchangebench.com.au.  Corrie's grumpy about customers on mobile phones, and customer etiquette in general.  In BSF, Corrie has nothing but praise for The Erratics by Vicki Leveau-Harvie a memoir described as dark, blackly funny and powerful, on Netflix it's a thumbs up for Knock Down The House an empowering documentary about grassroots politics and Caro serves up her easy Mushroom Risotto recipe. 'Books, Screen and Food' is bought to you by our new sponsor  VitalSmarts. Globally proven Crucial Conversations. Hold tough conversations well! Visit www.vitalsmarts.com.au In '6 Quick Questions' we dine Ottoman Empire style, mark Cate Blanchett's 50th birthday, talk weather presenter fashion, goal post shaking rules and more.  For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and producer Jane Nield as they tip Round 8 of the 2019 AFL season. Join our Don't Shoot The Messenger Podcast Tipping Competition We'd love you to tip each and every round of the season with us. To be part of the fun just sign up at www.tipping.aflnation.com and search for the Don't Shoot The Messenger Podcast comp (or use the code ULF6J4NZ). Thanks to everyone who has already signed up - game on! For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod OUR SPONSORS Thanks to our new sponsors VitalSmarts for supporting the show. VitalSmarts, globally proven crucial conversations. Hold tough conversations well - check them out at www.vitalsmarts.com.au. And of course thanks to The Interchange Bench - fill ANY professional level role in ANY industry and sector. Visit www.interchangebench.com.au 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Episode 84 - Smell The Roses.  We check in on Caro's 'Goal of the Month' spend some quality time with each of her kids and Corrie's goal to do the 1000 Steps Kokoda Walk.  Caro and Corrie have been social butterflies recently and this week they rate their top 3 outings, discuss the Daily Telegraph's 'Mother of Invention' story and Bill Shortens response to it and consider whether Dame Edna's final tour is a good or bad move.  Corrie's 'Crush of the Week' are the Sussexes and their sensitive handling of the birth of a new royal.  Our Crush is sponsored by The Interchange Bench The Interchange Bench fills all your long and short term staffing needs. Call 1800 i BENCH. When you want to take your staff team to the top, recruit at interchangebench.com.au.  Corrie's grumpy about her poor performance on the golf course which also inspired her to remember to smell the roses.  In Books, Screen and Food - Corrie's loving the new Good Food Favourite Recipes Cook Book (available HERE), Caro recommends heading off to the movies to see Gloria Bell starring Julianne Moore and she shares her Mum's sure-fire Cauliflower Cheese recipe (see details below).  'BSF' bought to you by our new sponsor  VitalSmarts. Globally proven Crucial Conversations. Hold tough conversations well! Visit www.vitalsmarts.com.au In '6 Quick Questions' we talk Mothers Day, facebook highlights from  Choir, Choir, Choir , the downfall of Israel Folau and much more.  For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Julia's Cauliflower Cheese Take a whole cauliflower and par boil it until it is half cooked (ie just tender). Remove it from the water so it doesn't over cook and put aside.  Make a white sauce using equal parts butter and flour. Cook this off in a saucepan for a few minutes then add enough milk to make a thick sauce.  Place the cauliflower in a baking dish (you can break it up if needs be) then cover with the white sauce. Sprinkle with grated strong tasty cheese and bake at 180c until the cheese browns.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Corrie Perkin, Producer Jane Nield and Caro's stand in tipper (her daughter Rose Donohoe) as they tip Round 7 of the 2019 AFL season. Join our Don't Shoot The Messenger Podcast Tipping Competition We'd love you to tip each and every round of the season with us. To be part of the fun just sign up at www.tipping.aflnation.com and search for the Don't Shoot The Messenger Podcast comp (or use the code ULF6J4NZ). Thanks to everyone who has already signed up - game on! For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod OUR SPONSORS Thanks to our new sponsors VitalSmarts for supporting the show. VitalSmarts, globally proven crucial conversations. Hold tough conversations well - check them out at www.vitalsmarts.com.au. And of course thanks to The Interchange Bench - fill ANY professional level role in ANY industry and sector. Visit www.interchangebench.com.au 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday April 30th we helped the Royal Women's Hospital launch their Miracle Mums Appeal for 2019 with a live podcast at the Melbourne Town Hall.  Thanks to all of our wonderful listeners who supported the event. If you'd like to make a donation or find out about the various events happening in May head to www.thewomens.org.au. and follow #MiracleMumsAppeal on social media.  Thanks to our guests Lyn Swinburne (Chair of the Royal Womens Hospital), neonatologist Dr Brett Manley, Jane Allsop who shared her experience as a patient and new Mum with us and to regulars Anna Barry (aka Anna from the Op Shop) and Julia Wilson for joining us again.  Thanks also to Lord Mayor Sally Capp and RWH CEO Dr Sue Matthews for introducing the podcast (you can hear their speeches in our special bonus episode).  OUR SHOW SPONSORS Thanks to our wonderful podcast sponsors The Interchange Bench . The Interchange Bench fills all your long and short term staffing needs. Call 1800 i BENCH. When you want to take your staff team to the top, recruit at interchangebench.com.au   And VitalSmarts. Globally proven Crucial Conversations. Hold tough conversations well! Visit www.vitalsmarts.com.au For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Hopetoun Tea Rooms Scones  Ingredients 235 Gramsself-raising flour 235 Gramsplain flour 185 Gramsunsalted butter 100 Gramsfull cream milk powder 17 Gramsbaking powder 230 Millilitresfull cream milk 1egg Instructions Put the butter with the dry ingredients and rest it overnight. In the morning: Combine the milk and eggs and beat the lightly (preferably in a jug where you measure the milk) Mix all the dry ingredients in a separate mixing bowl until combined and pour in the egg and milk mixture. (don’t pour it all in unless its needed) Keep an eye on this to achieve a smooth dough. Once it’s smooth, take it out, place it on a floured bench and fold it with your hands until you get the right consistency. Roll it out to a height of about 4cm and cut out the scones using a scone cutter. Spray your trays with canola spray and line them with baking paper. Place scones on the tray and brush them with egg wash. Put them in a hot oven on 180 degrees and bake for 12 minutes with no fan. Let them cool and serve with double cream and triple berry jam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear Melbourne's Lord Mayor Sally Capp and RWH CEO Dr Sue Matthews speaking about the Miracle Mums Appeal that was launched on Tuesday April 30th at the Melbourne Town Hall.  Thanks to all of our wonderful listeners who supported the event. If you'd like to make a donation or find out about the various events happening in May head to www.thewomens.org.au. and follow #MiracleMumsAppeal on social media.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday April 30th we helped the Royal Women's Hospital launch their Miracle Mums Appeal for 2019 with a live podcast at the Melbourne Town Hall.  Thanks to all of our wonderful listeners who supported the event. If you'd like to make a donation or find out about the various events happening in May head to www.thewomens.org.au. and follow #MiracleMumsAppeal on social media.  Thanks to our guests Lyn Swinburne (Chair of the Royal Womens Hospital), neonatologist Dr Brett Manley, Jane Allsop who shared her experience as a patient and new Mum with us and to regulars Anna Barry (aka Anna from the Op Shop) and Julia Wilson for joining us again.  Thanks also to Lord Mayor Sally Capp and RWH CEO Dr Sue Matthews for introducing the podcast (you can hear their speeches in our special bonus episode).  OUR SHOW SPONSORS Thanks to our wonderful podcast sponsors The Interchange Bench . The Interchange Bench fills all your long and short term staffing needs. Call 1800 i BENCH. When you want to take your staff team to the top, recruit at interchangebench.com.au   And VitalSmarts. Globally proven Crucial Conversations. Hold tough conversations well! Visit www.vitalsmarts.com.au For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Hopetoun Tea Rooms Scones  Ingredients 235 Gramsself-raising flour 235 Gramsplain flour 185 Gramsunsalted butter 100 Gramsfull cream milk powder 17 Gramsbaking powder 230 Millilitresfull cream milk 1egg Instructions Put the butter with the dry ingredients and rest it overnight. In the morning: Combine the milk and eggs and beat the lightly (preferably in a jug where you measure the milk) Mix all the dry ingredients in a separate mixing bowl until combined and pour in the egg and milk mixture. (don’t pour it all in unless its needed) Keep an eye on this to achieve a smooth dough. Once it’s smooth, take it out, place it on a floured bench and fold it with your hands until you get the right consistency. Roll it out to a height of about 4cm and cut out the scones using a scone cutter. Spray your trays with canola spray and line them with baking paper. Place scones on the tray and brush them with egg wash. Put them in a hot oven on 180 degrees and bake for 12 minutes with no fan. Let them cool and serve with double cream and triple berry jam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin, Producer Jane Nield  as they tip Round 6 of 2019 AFL season. Our next LIVE PODCAST EVENT is on the morning of April 30th. We’re teaming up with the Royal Women’s Hospital to help launch their Miracle Mum’s campaign. We’ll be podcasting live over breakfast at the Town Hall with Lord Mayor Sally Capp just one of our special guests. The Miracle Mums Appeal raises funds for life-saving healthcare for mums and newborns. Many women in Victoria could not have had a successful pregnancy without interventions involving the team at the Women’s CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS.  Join our Don't Shoot The Messenger Podcast Tipping Competition We'd love you to tip each and every round of the season with us. To be part of the fun just sign up at www.tipping.aflnation.com and search for the Don't Shoot The Messenger Podcast comp (or use the code ULF6J4NZ). Thanks to everyone who has already signed up - game on! For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod OUR SPONSORS Thanks to our new sponsors VitalSmarts for supporting the show. VitalSmarts, globally proven crucial conversations. Hold tough conversations well - check them out at www.vitalsmarts.com.au. And of course thanks to The Interchange Bench - fill ANY professional level role in ANY industry and sector. Visit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Episode 82 - 'I'm Saving Them For Best'.  JOIN US NEXT TUESDAY FOR OUR LIVE PODCAST EVENT We’re teaming up with the Royal Women’s Hospital next Tuesday the 30th of May to help launch their Miracle Mum’s campaign. We’ll be podcasting live over breakfast at the Town Hall with Lord Mayor Sally Capp just one of our special guests. The Miracle Mums Appeal raises funds for life-saving healthcare for mums and newborns. Many women in Victoria could not have had a successful pregnancy without interventions involving the team at the Women’s CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS.  We check in on our 'Goal of the Month' progress - Caro's perfected her quince tart and Corrie's planted out her veggie beds.  We review the Easter long weekend, there were a couple of low points but many more highs, a couple of weird moments (including the footy results) and plenty of great foodie highlights.  As we follow the progress of the 2019 Federal Election campaign we reflect on suggestions that journalists have become too soft and need to team up to get better answers from the candidates.  Caro has a 'Crush of the Week' - St Kilda Captain Jarryn Geary.  Our Crush is sponsored by The Interchange Bench The Interchange Bench fills all your long and short term staffing needs. Call 1800 i BENCH. When you want to take your staff team to the top, recruit at interchangebench.com.au.  Ahead of an overseas trip Caro's grumpy about Australia's passport expiration dates - did you know your 10 year passport is only valid for 9 and a half years? Books, Screen and Food.  Corrie's been reading Andrea Goldsmith's Invented Lives (available HERE). Andrea is also Corrie's guest on the latest episode of The Book Pod - subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts or HERE.  Both Caro and Corrie have been loving the latest season of Call The Midwife  ABC TV.  Caro whipped up Elizabeth David's Coq au Vin on the weekend - click HERE for the recipe or see below. Plus Caro baked Stephanie Alexander's classic Quince Tart (recipe available HERE) or below.  BSF bought to you by our new sponsor  VitalSmarts. Globally proven Crucial Conversations. Hold tough conversations well! Visit www.vitalsmarts.com.au In '6 Quick Questions' we discuss the booing of Gary Ablett Junior on the weekend, delve into Corrie's peculiar public toilet experience and much more.  Corrie's 'GLT' is a natural remedy for ridding the pantry of those pesky weevils.      Stephanie Alexander's Quince Tart  Ingredients 1 quantity Shortcrust Pastry (recipe in the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin, Producer Jane Nield  as they tip Round 5 of 2019 AFL season. Our next LIVE PODCAST EVENT is on the morning of April 30th. We’re teaming up with the Royal Women’s Hospital to help launch their Miracle Mum’s campaign. We’ll be podcasting live over breakfast at the Town Hall with Lord Mayor Sally Capp just one of our special guests. The Miracle Mums Appeal raises funds for life-saving healthcare for mums and newborns. Many women in Victoria could not have had a successful pregnancy without interventions involving the team at the Women’s CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS.  Join our Don't Shoot The Messenger Podcast Tipping Competition We'd love you to tip each and every round of the season with us. To be part of the fun just sign up at www.tipping.aflnation.com and search for the Don't Shoot The Messenger Podcast comp (or use the code ULF6J4NZ). Thanks to everyone who has already signed up - game on! For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 81 ‘Life Goes On, As Does Marriage’. After Caro celebrated her 30th Wedding Anniversary on the weekend we couldn’t help but get her beloved husband Brendan Donohoe to join us this week. Our next LIVE PODCAST EVENT is on the morning of April 30th. We’re teaming up with the Royal Women’s Hospital to help launch their Miracle Mum’s campaign. We’ll be podcasting live over breakfast at the Town Hall with Lord Mayor Sally Capp just one of our special guests. The Miracle Mums Appeal raises funds for life-saving healthcare for mums and newborns. Many women in Victoria could not have had a successful pregnancy without interventions involving the team at the Women’s CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS.  This week Caro and Brendan share a few secrets to their successful marriage and Brendan also gives us his perspective on the federal election and the remarkable win by Tiger Woods at the US Masters.  Corrie's been studying up for her 'Goal of the Month' by reading all about veggie growing, she recommends Growing Food The Italian Way by Fabian Capamolla. Caro's thrilled with all of the Quince Tart recipes she's received from poddies (see Geoff Slattery's recipe below).  Corrie’s ‘Crush of the Week’ is Hilary Clinton for her speech at the Women of the World 10thanniversary summit. Our Crush is sponsored by The Interchange Bench The Interchange Bench fills all your long and short term staffing needs. Call 1800 i BENCH. When you want to take your staff team to the top, recruit at interchangebench.com.au.  Caro’s grumpy about the death of the Footy Record at suburban matches. Long live the Footy Record proclaims Corrie.  In Book, Screen and Food Caro's been reading an oldie but a goodie. . .High Fidelity by Nick Hornby, Caro and Corrie have both been to the movies to see The Aftermath  and Caro shares a quince tart recipe.  It's a big welcome to our new sponsor for BSF VitalSmarts. Globally proven Crucial Conversations. Hold tough conversations well! Visit www.vitalsmarts.com.au In '6 Quick Questions' we touch on Julian Assange, debate the merits of light or dark chocolate and question electioneering continuing on Good Friday.  Slatt's Quince Tart Squeeze three lemons through a sieve into a glass bowl. Peel the quinces (around four). You can be rough (don't panic if there's a little skin left on). Slice quinces of quince away from the core and toss immediately in the lemon juice (so they don't go too brown). Add 50-80g of sugar (depending on how many quinces). Cook in the microwave until quinces are tender to the knife (12-15minutes - check as you go). Mix with a wooden spoon after 5 minutes.  Bake a blind tart shell - one you are comfortable with (ie you favourite store bought or home made tart pastry). Drain the cooked quinces and layer the quince pieces on the base of the pastry, packing them tightly.  Bake again for 15 minutes at 180 degrees C.   For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin, Producer Jane Nield and guest Candice Lewis from The Interchange Bench as they tip Round 4 of 2019 AFL season. Join our Don't Shoot The Messenger Podcast Tipping Competition We'd love you to tip each and every round of the season with us. To be part of the fun just sign up at www.tipping.aflnation.com and search for the Don't Shoot The Messenger Podcast comp (or use the code ULF6J4NZ). Thanks to everyone who has already signed up - game on! For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're 80! Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 80 'Don't Stop Digging'.  Our next LIVE PODCAST EVENT is on the morning of April 30th. We’re teaming up with the Royal Women’s Hospital to help launch their Miracle Mum’s campaign. We’ll be podcasting live over breakfast at the Town Hall with Lord Mayor Sally Capp just one of our special guests. It’s the perfect chance to catch up with friends or work mates for breakfast or bring your Mum as an early Mother’s Day gift. We kick off at 7.30am, on Tuesday April 30th. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS.  Our special guest this week is Candice Lewis from  The Interchange Bench We discuss the Ray Hadley bullying case and share a few memorable stories and draw on Candice's expertise in the area of workplace well being.  Caro brings us the latest on the Melbourne Football Club's tanking fiasco.  For the first time ever we talk Women's Wrestling! Candice's 'Crush of the Week' is Becky Lynch who was part of the historic first all female main event at Wrestlemania 35. Caro's crush is Anne Peake, wife of the late Tony Peake. Anne has sent special friends of Tony's one of his ties - the perfect way to remember him!  Our Crush is thanks as always to 'The Interchange Bench'. The Interchange Bench fills all your long and short term staffing needs. Call 1800 i BENCH. When you want to take your staff team to the top, recruit at interchangebench.com.au  In 'BSF' Caro's been reading The French Lieutenant's Woman by John Fowles, we've been watching Baptiste on BBC First, and Call The Midwife the ABC. Corrie shares an easy one tray salmon recipe that's perfect for Easter (click HERE for the recipe).  In '6 Quick Questions' we touch on surprise parties, weird interview questions, footy in NSW, a possible Prince Andrew and Fergie reunion - plus Caro shares her favourite place for Hot Cross Buns in Melbourne.  For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and Producer Jane Nield as they tip Round 3 of 2019 AFL season. Join our Don't Shoot The Messenger Podcast Tipping Competition We'd love you to tip each and every round of the season with us. To be part of the fun just sign up at www.tipping.aflnation.com and search for the Don't Shoot The Messenger Podcast comp (or use the code ULF6J4NZ). Thanks to everyone who has already signed up - game on! For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Episode 79 - 'I Came For Caro and Stayed For Corrie'.  LIVE PODCAST EVENT APRIL 30th.  We’re thrilled to announce our next Live Podcast Event is for breakfast on the morning of Tuesday April 30th at the Melbourne Town Hall. We’ve been invited by the Royal Women’s Hospital to help launch their ‘Miracle Mums’ Campaign. Mayor Sally Capp will be just one of our guests. Simply click HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS! Corrie suggests Eddie McGuire has 'foot in mouth disease' and it seems his latest on air comments will take their toll. Will a new documentary harm Eddie's public profile even more? Caro thinks so. We check in with the progress of the 'Goal of the Month',  discuss the wonderful AFLW Grand Final on Saturday and ponder Janet Albrechtsen's claim that a 'Golden Skirts' closed club exists for women at the board room level in Australia.  Caro has a 'Crush of the Week' - a pioneer of womens footy Jan Cooper.  Our Crush is thanks as always to 'The Interchange Bench'. The Interchange Bench fills all your long and short term staffing needs. Call 1800 i BENCH When you want to take your staff team to the top, recruit at interchangebench.com.au  In BSF - Corrie's been reading the new Ian McEwan novel Machine's Like Us, Caro's been at the French Film Festival to see The Trouble With You and Caro shares a simple but scrumptious recipe for Cheesy Biscuits (see recipe below).  This week Corrie is grumpy about Pauline Hanson and One Nation and we skip through a whole host of issues in '6 Quick Questions'.  Don't forget to listen in to our Bonus Footy Tipping Episode on Thursday and it's not too late to Join our Don't Shoot The Messenger Podcast Tipping Comp.   We'd love you to tip each and every round of the 2019 AFL season with us. We'll be releasing a BONUS Footy Tipping episode each week. To be part of the fun just sign up at www.tipping.aflnation.com and search for the Don't Shoot The Messenger Podcast comp (or use the code ULF6J4NZ) or click HERE.  Cheesy Biscuits 4 oz of plain flour (appx 113 grams) 4 oz of butter (appx 113 grams) 4 oz of grated tasty cheese (appx 113 grams) scant 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper Heat oven to 180c (or 350 - 325 degrees F).  Soften butter, add grated cheese. Mix well. Add dry ingredients. Mix well. Make into small balls then press with a fork (Caro recommends chilling in the fridge for a while). Bake for about 20 minutes.    For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and Producer Jane Nield as they tip Round 2 of 2019 AFL season. Join our Don't Shoot The Messenger Podcast Tipping Competition We'd love you to tip each and every round of the season with us. To be part of the fun just sign up at www.tipping.aflnation.com and search for the Don't Shoot The Messenger Podcast comp (or use the code ULF6J4NZ). Thanks to everyone who has already signed up - game on! For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Episode 78. We of course discuss some of the stories that have arisen from Round 1 of the 2019 AFL season and touch on some of the issues that have received wide spread coverage in the pre season - including the seeming decline in players' mental health and a growing concern that social media may be a significant contributing factor.  We check in on Caro and Corrie's 'Goal of the Month', Caro's been walking a lot and Corrie did indeed make her first sponge cake (see recipe below).  Waleed Aly's remarkable response to the Christchurch massacre has gone viral - is he Australia's new powerhouse commentator?  It's Corrie's turn to have a 'Crush of the Week' - this week it's her son in law and indeed all dedicated DIY gardeners and backyard veggie growers.  Our Crush is thanks as always to 'The Interchange Bench'. The Interchange Bench fills all your long and short term staffing needs. Call 1800 i BENCH When you want to take your staff team to the top, recruit at interchangebench.com.au  In Books, Screen and Food Caro's recommending an oldie but a goodie - the Ruth Rendell Inspector Wexford series.  We discuss Vera  (now available  on ABC iview and TV) and Corrie shares her recipe for her passionfruit sponge (see below).  Caro's grumpy this week about constantly being asked to provide personal details for even the smallest of purchases. In '6 Quick Questions' we ponder the etiquette involved in replying to a multitude of birthday texts, cheating at golf, the Meuller report, Chris Hemsworth and Matt Damon and the shocking performance of a senior liberal party politician on Q & A  Monday night.  Caro's 'GLT' is comes with a warning of sorts about accidentally blocking people on your mobile phone.  LIVE PODCAST EVENT APRIL 30th.  We’re thrilled to announce our next Live Podcast Event is for breakfast on the morning of Tuesday April 30that the Melbourne Town Hall. We’ve been invited by the Royal Women’s Hospital to help launch their ‘Miracle Mums’ Campaign. Mayor Sally Capp will be just one of our guests. Simply click HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS! Don't forget to listen in to our Bonus Footy Tipping Episode on Thursday and it's not too late to Join our Don't Shoot The Messenger Podcast Tipping Comp.   We'd love you to tip each and every round of the 2019 AFL season with us. We'll be releasing a BONUS Footy Tipping episode each week. To be part of the fun just sign up at www.tipping.aflnation.com and search for the Don't Shoot The Messenger Podcast comp (or use the code ULF6J4NZ) or click HERE.    MANDY WILDSMITH'S SPONGE INGREDIENTS. -          1 cup caster sugar -          4 eggs -          1 cup plain flour -          Scant HALF  teaspoon carb soda -          1 large teaspoon cream of tartar -          1 tablespoon boiling water. METHOD -          Beat sugar and eggs together until they form a thick creamy consistency. -          Sift the flour, carb soda and cream of tartar together and GENTLY FOLD into the mixture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and producer Jane Nield as they tip Round 1 of the 2019 AFL Season.  Join our Don't Shoot The Messenger Podcast Tipping Competition We'd love you to tip each and every round of the season with us. To be part of the fun just sign up at www.tipping.aflnation.com and search for the Don't Shoot The Messenger Podcast comp (or use the code ULF6J4NZ). Thanks to everyone who has already signed up - game on! For videos and pics from podcast HQ make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 77 ' Keep 'em Laughing'.  As Caro says we celebrate the light and mourn the shade in life - and there has been plenty of darkness in the past week. We discuss the horrific massacre in Christchurch and question the role of the media and the response from our politicians in the wake of such a crime. What of Fraser Anning's comments and Egg Boi? We check in with Caro and Corrie's 'Goal of the Month' - can Corrie master the art of baking the perfect sponge cake? We talk mentoring - why do we need mentors? What influence have our mentors had on us? Caro has a spiritually inspired 'Crush of the Week' Shane Healy, former footy commentator and educator who's now the Director of Media & Communications for the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne.   Our 'Crush of the Week' is thanks to our sponsor The Interchange Bench www.interchangebench.com.au If your business needs new players, pick them up from The Interchange Bench – the leading provider of temporary and contract talent.  Just call 1800 i bench Or see Interchange bench.com.au BSF - Books, Screen and Food Corrie's been reading The Story of Lucy Gault by William Trevor (available HERE).  Caro's been to the movies to see Sometimes, Always and Never and Corrie's been back in the kitchen whipping up a simple but delicious Pancetta & Pea Risotto (see recipe below).  Caro's grumpy that Barrie Cassidy has announced his retirement from ABC TV's Insiders.  In '6 Quick Questions' Corrie give us her Top 8 for the 2019 AFL Season and recommends a couple of podcasts (The Reckoning with David Marr on the Rise and Fall of George Pell )   and The Outer Sanctum Podcast. Caro's pays tribute to her hard copy diary and has a tasty GLT. FOOTY TIPPING - Join our Don't Shoot The Messenger Podcast Tipping Comp.   We'd love you to tip each and every round of the 2019 AFL season with us. We'll be releasing a BONUS Footy Tipping episode each week. To be part of the fun just sign up at www.tipping.aflnation.com and search for the Don't Shoot The Messenger Podcast comp (or use the code ULF6J4NZ) or click HERE.  For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.    Pancetta and Pea Risotto - by Linda Malcolm & Paul Jones from Alimentari  We’re extremely proud of our risotto. We’ve managed to packag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 76 - 'Death Valley'.   Yes it's that weird time of the year just before the AFL Season starts that journos describe as a good footy story wasteland. . .but we've got plenty to talk about this week.  Caro and Corrie share some of their favourite moments from the epic country wedding on the weekend.  We touch on the biggest news stories of the past week including Cardinal Pell's sentencing, the Reserve Bank's stance on Climate Change, American celebs paying big bucks to get their kids into college, the prospect of an AFL twilight Grand Final and Sam Newman's latest stuff up.  We remember the wonderful work of Les Carlyon and check in on the 'Goal of the Month' for March.  Corrie's 'Crush of the Week' is the wonderful community in Hamilton (and country towns in general) who pulled out all stops to assist with wedding preparations.  Our 'Crush of the Week' is thanks to our sponsor The Interchange Bench www.interchangebench.com.au If your business needs new players, pick them up from The Interchange Bench – the leading provider of temporary and contract talent.  Just call 1800 i bench Or see Interchange bench.com.au In Books, Screen and Food Caro's been enjoying Graham Norton's A Keeper .  On the small screen they've been loving Vera, Sunday nights on ABC TV and The Marvellous Mrs Maisel on Amazon.  Caro shares a recipe for a simple yet flavourful lamb shoulder by Matt Wilkinson (see recipe below).  Corrie's grumpy about the rude trucks on the Geelong Road, in '6 Quick Questions' Caro shares her Top 8 predictions for the 2019 AFL Season and a great 'GLT' - Captain Moonlight at the Anglesea Surf Club.  For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.    Matt Wilkinson's Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with Salsa Verde INGREDIENTS 1/2 bunch each flat-leaf parsley and mint leaves picked 1 bunch tarragon, leaves picked 2 anchovy fillets in oil, drained 1 tbs capers in brine, rinsed, drained Juice of 1 lemon 1 garlic clove, crushed 140ml mild extra virgin olive oil 1.8kg boneless butterflied lamb shoulder METHOD 1. Whiz all ingredients, except lamb, in a food processor until smooth. Season. Place lamb on a baking tray and coat with half the salsa verde (cover and chill remaining salsa verde until ready to serve). Cover lamb and chill overnight.   2. The Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Corrie’s away in ‘Mother of the Groom’ mode, Anna from the Op-Shop and Caro’s daughter Rose come off the Interchange Bench for Episode 75 'Romance at the Op-Shop'. Caro shares the detail of her scary fire evacuation experience while hiking on the weekend which paled in comparison to some of the heartbreaking stories of loss emerging from bushfires in Gippsland in recent days.  The news of George Pell’s conviction last week has rocked the Catholic Church and the wider community to the core.  We pay tribute to journalist Louise Milligan who’s incredible reporting and writing about the case (including in her book Cardinal and Monday night’s Four Corners) has helped to expose the true toll of crimes that some, it would seem, seek to diminish. On a lighter note – we get an Op-Shop update from Anna where everyone's doing the 'Kondo, Kondo, Kondo' dance and there's more than a little romance in the air.  Caro’s 'Crush of the Week' is Rafael Nadal after he put Nick Kyrgios in his place, but she’s grumpy about what she sees is the AFL’s misguided investment in AFLX. In BSF – Anna and Rose jinx each other with an identical book recommendation for Normal People by Sally Rooney. Anna provides a rather brutal but honest review of the new Michael Caine film King of Thieves and she shares and easy and delicious duck salad recipe (recipe coming soon via our Facebook page). In ‘6 Quick Questions’ we remember Mike Willesee, get Rose’s millennial perspective on how much climate change issues could affect the next election and reminisce about Moomba memories. Rose shares a GLT, a fantastic free screening event at ACMI in Melbourne The Clock.  ***If you're in Melbourne on the morning of April 30th - SAVE THE DATE. We're close to announcing a live podcast event fundraiser for a very special cause - details coming soon.*** Our podcast has a newish Instagram account so please head to instagram and follow @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod Subscribe to our sister podcast The Book Pod HERE and HERE.  'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We want you to be part of Book Club - so we're releasing this episode of our sister podcast The Book Pod as a BONUS for Don't Shoot The Messenger Listeners.  We'll be back next Tuesday (March 5th) with a new episode but in the meantime we hope you enjoy Ep 12 of The Book Pod.   Join Corrie Perkin, producer Jane Nield and guest Rose Donohoe as they discuss The Lost Man by Jane Harper.  You can purchase The Lost Man HERE  simply use the PROMO CODE 'The Book Pod' at the checkout to receive the discount mention in this episode.  Click HERE to hear Ep 5 'I Absolutely Loved Writing This Book' with Jane Harper.  You can email us via feedback@thebookpod.com.au Check out @thebook_pod on Twitter or follow the show on Instagram @TheBook_Pod You can keep up to date with the show via the Don't Shoot The Messenger Facebook page -  hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  The Book Pod is produced by Corrie Perkin and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Episode 74 ‘There’s Always a Rogue Ingredient’. Caro and Corrie review the 2019 Oscars, the winners, the losers and of course the fashion. Did the Academy get it all wrong this year? As February nears its end we check in on the ‘Goal of the Month’ progress. Gossip Columns (their writers and publishers) are under fire this week. Is it possible to write an ethical gossip column? Name and shame or don’t write it at all asserts Caro, appalled by recent stories about an anonymous ‘AFL legend’s’ marriage breakdown. Caro also has plenty to say about the AFL’s new two strike drug policy – is it softer than ever before? The reporting of Julie Bishop’s departure from politics has Corrie fired up, but Caro’s not sure what all of the fuss is about. Corrie’s “Crush of the Week” is not one but fifty-eight former senior national security officials in the US, who are daring to stand up against Donald Trump’s plans to build a border wall. In BSF Corrie’s recommending Saving Mona Lisa by Gerri Chanel (available HERE), Caro’s been off to the movies to see Stan and Ollie and Corrie shares a great cake recipe from Donna Hay (see recipe below).  Poor customer service from airline staff has made Corrie super grumpy this week and there’s plenty of ground to cover in ‘6 Quick Questions’ including Karl Lagerfeld’s cat heiress and actor Richard Roxburgh’s sell-out car commercial. Caro’s got a couple of GLTs as well. Our podcast has a newish Instagram account so please head to instagram and follow @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod Subscribe to our sister podcast The Book Pod HERE and HERE.  'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.    ORANGE and CHIA SEED SYRUP CAKE (Donna Hay) from Ep 74 1/2 cup black chia seeds1/2 cup milk125 g unsalted butter, chopped1 tablespoon finely grated orange rind1 cup raw sugar4 eggs2 cups almond meal (ground almonds)1 cup white spelt flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder Orange Syrup 1/2 cup rice malt syrup2 tablespoons orange zest1/2 cup orange juice Method Preheat oven to 160ºC (320ºF). Lightly grease a 20 cm round cake tin lined with parchment paper and set aside. Place the chia seeds and milk in a bowl and set aside to soak for 10 minutes. Place the butter, orange rind and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat for 8 minutes or until light and creamy. Add the eggs and beat until well combined. Add the chia mixture, almond meal, flour and baking powder,and fold to combine. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer. While the cake is baking, make the orange syrup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and special guest Jane Caro for Episode 73 – ‘Hags, Crones, Witches & Mothers-In-Law'. Caro, Corrie and Jane deep dive into some of the issues addressed in Jane’s wonderful new book Accidental Feminists (available HERE) including the spectre of poverty and homelessness confronting older women, the myth of work-life balance and our attitudes towards women in power. Caro admits to failing her ‘Goal of the Month’ challenge while Corrie’s making a last ditch effort to achieve hers, we discuss the validity of the Ipsos Poll on the Medivac Bill and find out why Jane decided not to take on Tony Abbott in the next election. Caro’s ‘Crush of the Week’ is Jack Thompson.  In ‘BSF’ we've been watching Mrs Wilson on the ABC and making the most of a glut of tomatoes.  Jane’s grumpy about being stood up by not one but three Uber drivers and taxis in Melbourne. In ‘6 Quick Questions’ Caro’s dislike for TV Show Married At First Sight  intensifies, we delve into ‘Operation Castle Dove’ and the fate of Melbourne University Publishing – plus Corrie has a ‘GLT’ for anyone needing a little more style in their life.   Caro’s Slow Cooked Tomatoes (from Jo Mc Dougal from Ep 73)  Pre heat your oven to 120C. Use any ripe tomatoes (but Caro prefers the Roma variety). Cut tomatoes in in half. Put them onto a baking tray. Pour on to the tomatoes a tiny bit of Sweet Chilli Sauce (perhaps a ¼ of a teaspoon on each tomato half). Slow cook for an hour and a half (at 120c). After they’ve cooked for an hour and a half, put on a dollop of fetta or Meredith Goats Cheese on each half (or whatever soft fetta or goats cheese you have in the fridge). Also pop on half a leaf of basil. Put them in the oven for another half an hour (so two hours slow cooking in total). Serve as a bar snack or as a side to your favourite dishes.   THE OTHER BITS. . .  You can follow Jane Caro on Twitter Our podcast has a newish Instagram account so please head to instagram and follow @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod Subscribe to our sister podcast The Book Pod HERE and HERE.  'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 72 - 'You're Shameless!'.  We check in with our 'Goal of the Month' pledges and review a big week of celebrations (including a Hen's Night, Brian Cook's star studded 30th dinner and the Do Re Mi reunion). After the Morrison government experienced an historic loss in parliament yesterday we discuss the ramifications for Bill Shorten ahead of the next election and we look into the sacking of Matildas coach Alen Stajcic.  Corrie's Valentine's Day inspired "Crush of the Week" is former judge Michael Kirby. In "BSF" Caro's recommending not one but three movies Vice, On The Basis of Sex and Green Book, Corrie's been reading Chloe Hooper's The Arsonist  and with a nod to Tony Mokbel - Caro shares her favourite new zucchini recipe (see recipe below).  The ratings success of Married At First Sight is making Caro more than a little grumpy this week and in "6 Quick Questions" we debate the essence of pesto, talk Barnaby Joyce and Wallace Stegner and get a little excited about John B Fairfax investing in a new investigative arm of Crikey.  To wrap things up Corrie shares a slightly unconventional "GLT" for anyone battling with a testy toddler.  Crushed Courgettes (Zucchini) from Yottam Ottolenghi’s Simple. 3 large courgettes, cut in half lengthways, then into 6cm pieces (850g) 1 tsp dried mint 5g picked thyme leaves 70 ml olive oil 1 whole head of garlic, separated into unpeeled cloves 2 tbsp chopped mint leaves 1 ½ tbsp chopped dill 1 tbsp lemon juice Salt and black pepper   Pre heat the oven to 200C fan Place the courgettes in a bowl with the dried mint, thyme, oil, ¾ teaspoon of salt and some black pepper. Mix, then transfer to a medium baking dish: you want the courgettes to form a single layer, cut side up and sitting slightly overlapping. Bake for 15 minutes, then add the garlic cloves and bake for another 15 minutes, until the courgettes have softened and taken on some colour. Transfer everything to a colander (set over a bowl or the sink), pressing the courgettes so that they start to release some of their liquid. Set aside to cool for at least 30 minutes, discarding the liquid released. Transfer the contents of the colander to a mixing bowl and squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skins (which can then be discarded). Mash everything together with a fork: if the skin of the courgettes is still a little touch, just use a knife to roughly chop them. Stir in the mint leaves, dill and lemon juice to serve. We have a new Instagram account so please head to instagram and follow @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod Subscribe to our sister podcast The Book Pod HERE and HERE.  'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for episode 71 of our podcast ‘I'm Never Going To Kondo My Wardrobe’, we kick off the show with more listener messages and feedback than ever. There's a ‘Goal of the Month’ update and Corrie explains why the resignations and shake up at Melbourne University Press will have far reaching consequences. Does it now become an election issue? We mark the 10thanniversary of Black Saturday which brings back intense memories for so many including for Corrie who reported on the scene. Our thoughts are with fire threatened communities in Tasmania and Victoria who are grappling with fires as we speak. Could the government just please say sorry? Corrie wonders after the findings of the Banking Royal Commission were revealed. We hear from Josh Frydenberg and Caro predicts dire consequences for the Prime Minister.   We say the AFLW competition kick off on the weekend, but is women’s footy getting overshadowed by AFLX? Caro offers up an analysis of the North Melbourne / Tasmania hybrid team.    Corrie’s “Crush this Week” is Behrouz Boochani who wrote his book ‘No Friend But the Mountains’ via WhatsApp and and translation from Manus Island. BSF Caro has been reading A Very British Coup and we’ve been watching The Cry on ABC TV. Corrie shares what she ensures is the best salsa verde recipe ever! Thanks Jamie Oliver.Salsa Verde  (see our Facebook page for pics of the recipe).  Caro’s pledging to name and shame radio interviewees who refuse to learn the names of interviewers. In “6 Quick Questions” – how many old sayings have you had to drop as they’re now deemed politically incorrect? Vale Australian actress Carmen Duncan, Trinny’s back, Caro reports on her dinner with Anthony Green and we check in with good old Prince Phillip. Plus Caro has another great GLT.   Subscribe to our sister podcast The Book Pod HERE and HERE.  We have a new Instagram account so please head to instagram and follow @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Episode 70 ‘I’m An Old-Fashioned Girl’. Former Olympic athlete Zali Steggall plans to take on Tony Abbott in the electorate of Warringah - we discuss the phenomenon of the celebrity candidate.   Inspired by the movie ‘The Front Runner’ we talk political sex scandals - how did so many  politicians got away with it for so long? Corrie’s keeping a close eye on the banking Royal Commission and Commissioner Honourable Kenneth Madison Hayne AC QC  is her ‘Crush of the Week’. Our "Crush of the Week" is proudly presented by The Interchange Bench.  If your business needs new players, pick them up from The Interchange Bench – the leading provider of temporary and contract talent.  Just call 1800 i bench Or see Interchange bench.com.au For talent so good, you’d wish you could keep them.    Corrie and Caro make their monthly “Something I’ve Never Done” pledge and serve up plenty of recommendations in “BSF”.       Corrie’s been reading Elizabeth Jane Howard’s ‘Marking Time’ (available HERE), Caro’s been to the movies to see ‘The Favourite’ and she shares a simple yet delicious lamb roast that will help you to use up all of last season’s preserves. In “6 Quick Questions” Serena Williams, Feb Fast and Aussie sayings are all on the agenda plus Caro has a GLT to help ease the pain of holiday’s ending. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcast The Book Pod.  In Episode 9 of The Book Pod ‘It Was A Slaughter Of Darlings And I Just Felt Fantastic’, Corrie Perkin welcomes her journalism hero David Marr to the studio. The topic: David’s new book My Country: Stories, Essays and Speeches.  We have a new Instagram account so please head to instagram and follow @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.    Caro’s Roast Lamb with Marmalade Ingredients 1 leg of lamb Salt Rosemary Garlic Oil 1 jar of marmalade   Cut slits in lamb and rub in salt the night before. Wrap and refrigerate. Remove from the fridge an hour before cooking. Stud the lamb with garlic and rosemary. Heat your oven to normal roasting temperature. Pour a cup of marmalade over the lamb then continue to baste while it cooks. Cook your lamb as you normally would. You can make a gravy if you desire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for a cup of tea at Caro’s beach house as We start with some New Year’s housekeeping and prepare to cope with post summer holiday blues. Caro has theories about Bill Shorten’s recent comments on drug use and gives Bernard Tomic and serve for his spiteful feud with Lleyton Hewitt. Caro and Corrie discuss Kelly O’Dwyer’s announcement that she will leave Federal Parliament and not contest the seat of Higgins at the next election. What now for women in the Liberal party? Melbourne morning radio is set for a huge shake up, ABC Radio Melbourne’s John Faine has announced he’ll take a step back from the mic next year. There’s quite an interesting list of suggested replacements and Caro thinks she knows just the woman for the job. Corrie undertakes a Summer holiday review and shares a few tips on how to take that Summer holiday feeling home with you. Corrie has a ‘Crush of the Week’ thanks to The Interchange Bench - Californian Senator Kamala Harris.     www.interchangebench.com.au  BSF Corrie reports on the Indie Book Awards and a stunning short list (perfect for some book club inspiration - see the list below) or checkout the full list HERE.  Caro’s blending her books and screen this week as she works her way through David Stratton’s ‘101 Marvellous Movies You May Have Missed’, plus Caro shares a simple Annabelle Crabb hot smoked salmon and greens recipe (recipe to below). Caro’s grumpy about more than just dog poo on the beach and early hot cross buns. 6 Quick Questions leads us down a couple of interesting rabbit holes from Gillette marketing men to men, suspended Aussie cricketers, how old is too old to drive?   Caro’s Good Local Tip is to hit the Op Shops now for bargains while everyone’s in decluttering mode. Email us feedback@dontshootpod.com.au  A few (but not all) of the Recommendations Ep 69 Counterpart’ on SBS ‘Nanette’ on Netflix ‘Succession’ on HBO ‘The Wizard of Lies’  HBO ‘101 Marvellous Movies You May Have Missed’ by David Stratton ‘The Meyerowitz Stories’ on Netflix ‘Princes at War’ book by Deborah Cadbury   Corrie’s Favourite Podcast – ‘Fortunately by Fi and Jane’ BBC   Indie Book Awards  FICTION SHORTLIST The Lost Man by Jane Harper (Macmillan Australia) Shell by Kristina Olsson (Scribner Australia) The Shepherd's Hut by Tim Winton (Penguin Random House Australia) Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak (Picador Australia)   NON-FICTION SHORTLIST The Land Before Avocado by Richard Glover (ABC Books, HarperCollins Australia) The Arsonist by Chloe Hooper (Penguin Random House Australia) Eggshell Skull by Bri Lee (Allen & Unwin) Any Ordinary Day by Leigh Sales (Penguin Random House Australia)   DEBUT FICTION SHORTLIST Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton (HarperCollins Australia) Scrublands by Chris Hammer (Allen & Unwin) The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris (Echo Publishing) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a few weeks away from the microphones Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin bring you Episode 68 of the Don't Shoot The Messenger Podcast.  Join them at Corrie’s kitchen table for a Christmas de-brief, a reassessment of New Year’s resoluotions, and predictions for what some of the biggest election issues of the year might be (have you got your superannuation sorted?). A Few Recommendations from Ep 68 Screen ‘The Wife’ starring Glenn Close ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ in cinemas now 'Bodygaurd' on Netflix  Books ‘Transcription’ by Kate Atkinson (available here) ‘All Among the Barley’ – Melissa Harrison (available here) 'Boy Swallows Universe' - Trent Dalton (available here)    Thanks to our sponsor The Interchange Bench www.interchangebench.com.au If your business needs new players, pick them up from The Interchange Bench – the leading provider of temporary and contract talent.  Just call 1800 i bench Or see Interchange bench.com.au   Donatella’s Chicken Cacciatore by Nina Parker SERVES 8 8 free-range chicken thighs 5 garlic cloves, diced 2 banana shallots, thinly sliced 40g each pitted black and pitted green olives 400g tinned plum tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato purée 1 glass of red wine 4 anchovy fillets 100ml chicken stock 800g tinned chickpeas 2 leeks, roughly chopped 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil sea salt and freshly ground black pepper finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon a handful of chopped flat-leaf parsley Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/gas 5 and have ready a large baking tray. Put the chicken thighs in the tray, skin-side up, along with the remaining ingredients except the lemon zest and juice and parsley, and season. Roast the chicken for about 20 minutes, then remove it from the oven, mix everything around and turn the chicken over so it is skin-side down. Return to the oven for a further 20 minutes.  If the chicken thighs need a bit more crisping up, place them under a hot grill for 4-5 minutes.  Serve immediately with the lemon zest and juice, and a scattering of parsley. Caro’s Pork Neck Roast Buy a good neck of pork with the crackling on. Leave in the fridge uncovered for 24 hours before cooking so it drys out. Rub with olive oil, crushed fennel seeds and salt Pre heat your oven to 220 degrees and cook on High for around 20minutes to get the crackling really going. Quarter several apples and surround the roast with them. Turn down to 180 and cook for an hour or so. Make a gravy from the pan juices and serve with the apples. We have a new Instagram account so please head to instagram and follow @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices