ON THIS EPISODE:

- Caro joins us from the UK

- The attempted assassination of Donald Trump

- A special recipe from Caro’s daughter, Clementine

- Rookie travel errors from both Caro and Corrie

- Great British Films

Item 1:        

International Travel: Caro in the UK

Item 2:  International News

- The attempted assassination on Saturday of Donald Trump at a Republican rally in Butler, Pennsylvania has had a seismic impact on the 2024 US

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BOOK: Corrie and Caro have  a Book: The Hazlebourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson

SCREEN: Corrie has a Screen - Brats s documentary on Disney +

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FOOD: Caro has a recipe:  Chimichurri recipe       

Clementine's Chimichurri INGREDIENTS, which makes enough for 8:

- 3 anchovies

- 3 small garlic cloves

- 1 shallot

- 2 green or red chillis

- Half bunch parsley

- Full bunch coriander

- Zest if 1 lemon, juice of half

- 1 tablespoon capers

- 1/2 cup of olive oil

- 2tbsp sherry vinegar

- Sea salt  

(Caro served this with a Tomahawk Steak)

DID YOU SEE THAT? The Thursday Murder Club will be made into a movie          

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CORRIE TO CARO: What has struck you most about the change in art exhibiting since you lived in London four decades ago

CARO TO CORRIE:  What struck you most about travelling with little kids since you first did it three decades ago

CORRIE TO CARO:  What was your biggest travel rookie error this time around

CARO TO CORRIE:  What was your biggest travel error for a week away on a tropical island

CORRIE TO CARO: What has struck you most about the UK this time around

CARO TO CORRIE: What revelation by Sir Kier Starmer surprised you

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ON TODAY’S SHOW

- Mike Sheahan co-hosting in Corrie’s absence

- Caro reflects on the treatment of Julia Gillard

- How have we rated Andrew Dillon’s first season as AFL CEO?

- A self-help book recommendation from Mike Sheahan

-  The one person Mike would like to interview

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What does Mike miss most in the media?

Why the Julia Gillard play made Caroline Wilson ‘angry and ashamed’

-           Looking back at a period of time which reflects poorly on the way Julia Gillard was treated

Andrew Dillon’s comments on the umpires

-           Mike didn’t like it – but why did the CEO make those comments?

-           Either the standard previously was terrible, or it’s an ill-considered judgement

Laura Kane’s responsibility at AFL House

Mike discussed Andrew Dillon’s first season as the AFL CEO

Mike’s stint at the AFL – Caro says it was a ‘horrible time’ and Mike ‘went to the dark side’

Myles Thomson for The Cocktail Cabinet, thanks to the Prince Wine Store

Tour De France Mixed Dozen - $280

We’ve pick 3 from the mixed dozen for Myles to discuss

Trenel Macon Villages 2022 – Stage 5

La Ficelle – Stage 11

Cote Lavande – Stage 15

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Book: Mike Sheahan read ‘Letting Go’ by David Hawkins

Screen: Caro saw ‘The Bike Riders’

Mike saw a documentary on Michael Mosley – ‘Remembering Dr Michael Mosley’

Food, for Cobram Estate - Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria:  

Salmon & prawn pie in a pan | Jamie Oliver recipes

Ingredients

olive oil

1 x 270g pack of filo pastry

smoked paprika

100 g couscous

800 g ripe mixed-colour tomatoes

2 x 130g salmon fillets, skin off, pin-boned , from sustainable sources

165 g raw peeled king prawns , from sustainable sources

2 lemons

1 bunch of dill (20g)

Method

1.   Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas 4.

2.   Brush a 30cm non-stick ovenproof frying pan with olive oil and layer in three sheets of filo. Brush with oil again and dust from a height with paprika. Layer in the remaining sheets, leaving a good overhang. Brush with oil again, then sprinkle in the couscous.

3.   Finely slice the tomatoes and layer half into the pan, then season with a small pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Slice each salmon fillet into three lengthways and arrange on top, then scatter over the prawns.

4.   Finely grate over the lemon zest. Finely chop and scatter over the dill, layer over the remaining tomatoes and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil. Add another small pinch of salt and pepper, then fold in the overhanging filo to cover, scrunching it as you go.

5.   Brush with a little more oil, squeeze over the lemon juice and dust with more paprika.

6.   Place over a high heat on the hob until it starts to sizzle – about 4 minutes – then bake for 30 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Nice served with a dollop of yoghurt and a seasonal salad.

DID YOU SEE THAT? Gideon Haigh’s takedown of Gillon McLachlan for his new role at TAB

Morphed into a chat about Kane Cornes – Mike says he is a star

6 QUICK QUESTIONS

Caro to Mike: Which article about Barry Hall do you regret writing?  

Mike to Caro: What did Caro learn at dinner with Ross Lyon during the week?

Caro to Mike: How did Melbourne handle Christian Petracca’s injury on King’s Birthday

Mike to Caro: You are so busy during footy season, how do you cope with the load and do you have plans to ever finish up?

Caro to Mike: Who would your number one Open Mike target be?

Mike to Caro: Do you think Michael Voss’s success at Carlton will change the way we view former coaches and if they could get another job?

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THIS WEEK:

Two big international news stories – The US Presidential debate & the release of Julian Assange

The new Midnight Oil documentary

Winter wines with Myles Thomson

Where do Tupperware lids go!?

Why Caro wants the Swans to win the premiership

Item 1: International News Moment #1: The US Presidential Debate

Item 2: International News Moment #2: Julian Assange released from UK prison after 5 years incarceration

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This week: A Summer cocktail and a Winter wine

Michael Hall Barossa Valley Roussanne 2021

Zind Humbrecht Zind 2020

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BOOK: Corrie has a Book: All Fours by Miranda July

SCREEN: Corrie and Caro have a Screen: La Casa Spanish Film Fest

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FOOD: Caro has a recipe: CIDER-BRAISED PORK SHOULDER WITH APPLES & ONIONS

I have used alcoholic apple cider here; it will also work with a dry non-alcoholic apple cider.

1¼ tablespoons salt

2-2.5kg pork shoulder, bone in, skin removed

1 tablespoon olive oil

375ml apple cider (1 can)

500ml chicken stock

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

8 garlic cloves, smashed (leave skins on)

¼ bunch thyme sprigs (about 8 sprigs)

Freshly cracked black pepper 2 red onions, cut into 10 wedges

2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cut into 8 wedges

Preheat oven to 160C (150C fan-forced).

Season pork with 1 tablespoon of salt. Heat olive oil in a large casserole dish with a lid over medium heat. Add the pork shoulder, fat side down, and allow it to brown undisturbed for about 5 minutes until caramelised. Turn the pork over and repeat, ensuring all sides get caramelised. Use tongs to prop the pork against the side of the pan to brown the sides.

Once browned, turn the shoulder fat side up. Pour in the apple cider and chicken stock.

Add mustard, garlic and thyme, and season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat.

Cover pork shoulder loosely with baking paper - this will help keep things nice and tender - and put the lid on (or move to a baking dish and double cover with foil). Place in the oven and cook for 3 hours.

Carefully remove from the oven and arrange onion and apple wedges around the pork shoulder. Cover and return to the oven for another 30 minutes. At this stage the meat should be falling apart, and the apples and onions tender. Remove from the oven, spoon over the juices and let it rest for 20 minutes before serving. Remove any garlic skins. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve pork spooned over mashed potato with plenty of braising liquid. I like to serve it with a dollop of hot English mustard and steamed greens. Serves 6

DID YOU SEE THAT? The Hardest Line – the new documentary about Midnight Oil, Caro says it cannot be missed!    

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CORRIE TO CARO: What made you grumpy this week

CARO TO CORRIE:  What made you grumpy this week

CORRIE TO CARO:  Why do you want the Swans to win the flag

CARO TO CORRIE:  Which childhood pleasure did you revisit on the weekend

CORRIE TO CARO: What long-standing vow are you breaking this week

CARO TO CORRIE: What lifelong mystery remains a mystery

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Myles Thomson has a wonderful Brandy Alexander recipe for us.

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ON THIS EPISODE

-       The bombshell historic story revealed at the Australian Rules Hall of Fame

-       Corrie takes Caro to task in relation to the AFL Commission

-       Who should be the next host of Media Watch?

-       A tribute to Donald Sutherland

Australian Rule Hall of Fame dinner and outcomes – and the Kelvin Templeton bombshell

Vale Donald Sutherland.

Is he the best non-American actor to have appeared in Hollywood movies?

-       What made Donald great

-       What people have said about his contribution

-       His best roles

-       Donald Sutherland films we remember

THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson. This week: Myles’ Fave Winter Drinks – the Brandy Alexander!

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BOOK: Caro has a Book: The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan

SCREEN: Corrie has a Screen: Wonka Apple TV/Amazon Prime

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FOOD: Corrie has a recipe: Harissa and lemon roasted chicken thighs      

RECIPE:

This is such a simple recipe that I confess I have been making it for years and never thought I’d put it in one of my books.

It's so handy and versatile, as it can be sliced and stuffed into pitta bread or wraps and sandwiches for lunchboxes, shredded and added to salads, or used in stir-fries or rice noodle dishes. But it also pairs perfectly with steamed rice or naan in the same way tandoori chicken does. You can also marinate the chicken up to 48 hours in advance, or freeze the marinated raw chicken for use at a later date or for batch cooking.

SERVES 4-6

1kg boneless,

skinless chicken thighs

2 heaped tablespoons rose harissa

150g Greek yogurt

finely grated zest and juice of 1 unwaxed lemon

Maldon sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper

To serve (optional) flatbreads coriander leaves thinly sliced spring onions lemon wedges Preheat the oven to 240°C (220°C fan), Gas Mark 9. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

Put the chicken thighs into a mixing bowl, add the other ingredients with a generous amount of salt and pepper and turn the chicken to coat well in the mixture, preferably using your hands.

Lay the chicken thighs on the lined tray and roast for 40 minutes or until sticky and charred around the edges and cooked through.

To serve, slice the chicken and serve in warmed flatbreads with Greek yogurt, coriander leaves, sliced spring onions and alongside lemon wedges for squeezing over.

DID YOU SEE THAT? CORRIE discusses the Eddie and Jimmy Podcast – and Eddie putting the heat on Brisbane to start getting organised to the Olympics

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CORRIE TO CARO: What media announcement saddened you last week

CARO TO CORRIE:  What political announcement confused you last week

CORRIE TO CARO: Which two drug-related stories raised your eyebrows this week

CARO TO CORRIE:  When Paul Barry steps down at the end of the year, who should take over hosting Media Watch in 2025

CORRIE TO CARO: Hamish or Andy

CARO TO CORRIE: Apple or pear

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ON TODAY’S SHOW

-       Dusty’s Day – his 300th game

-       Jason Dunstall’s elevation to Legend status

-       The Bridgerton phenomenon

-       Gillon McLachlan’s career move

-       Do election polls matter?

THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson.

This week: Ballarat regional wines

Provenance Golden Plains Pinot Noir 2022

Mt Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz 2021 (will be online at Prince Wine Store in the coming days)

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BOOK: Corrie has a Book: Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson

SCREEN: Caro has a Screen: Blue Lights SBS on Demand

Thank you to Cobram Estate Olive Oil. Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria

FOOD: Caro and Corrie have a recipe: Ross Andrewartha’s Anchovy Straws

To begin, brush two slices of puff pastry with egg wash. Then create three ‘ribbons’ of anchovies (you’ll use one whole tin). Dust with Aleppo pepper and finely grated Parmesan. Sandwich with the other piece of puff and return to the freezer for 15mins to firm up. Cut into 1cm straws then place on their sides onto a lined baking tray. Bake at 180c for fifteen minutes.                                     

DID YOU SEE THAT? Kerri-Anne Kennerley's comments on the culture of bullying at Nine.

SIX QUICK QUESTIONS for Red Energy owned by Snowy Hydro, a renewable energy leader.

CARO TO CORRIE:  Should journalist Lauren Windsor have secretly recorded and then made public her private conversation with US Supreme Court Judge Samuel Alito

CORRIE TO CARO: Has Gillon McLachlan made the right career move

CARO TO CORRIE:  What much-loved all-purpose, old-fashioned retailer is fast becoming a dinosaur

CORRIE TO CARO: What now-historic occasion was a major disappointment at the time

CARO TO CORRIE: What fact stopped you in your tracks this week

CORRIE TO CARO: Off the back of Heather Ewart’s book launch last week, nominate your next Aussie road trip

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ON TODAY’S SHOW 

• Turmoil at channel 9 & Peter Costello’s resignation
• King’s Birthday honours for Daniel Andrews 
• Caro’s chat with Simon Goodwin & the pressure of success
• A Netflix recommendation from Caro
• And the Bledisloe Cup of wines!

THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson.

JUNE MIXED DOZEN - AUSTRALIA vs. NEW ZEALAND

Amen Break Pinot Noir 2020

Rob Hall Yarra Valley Pinot Noir

Bilancia Syrah 2020

Paisley Wines Boombox Shiraz

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BOOK: Eleven Letters to You: A Memoir by Helen Elliott

SCREEN: A Man in Full on Netflix

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FOOD: Extra Puffy Brazilian Cheese Puffs

200g cheddar cheese, or a mixture of cheddar

and parmesan

200g milk of choice

100g olive oil or melted butter

1 tsp fine sea salt

300g tapioca starch, or arrowroot

3 large eggs

Extra olive oil or butter for greasing tins, or paper muffin cups

Instructions

Thermomix method

1.  Cut cheese into 2cm cubes and grate in Thermomix 8 sec/speed 8. Remove from bowl and set aside.

2. Place milk, oil and salt into Thermomix bowl and heat 5 mins/90C/speed 1.

3. Add tapioca starch and mix to combine, 20 sec/speed 6.

4. Allow to cool for 20 mins or so.

5.  Add eggs and cheese and mix 20sec/speed 6.

6. Place mixture into a large bowl and set in the fridge or freezer to completely cool and become firm (at least 30 mins in freezer, or 1 hour in fridge – can be left a day or two in fridge in a sealed

container).

7. Meanwhile, prepare a 12 hole muffin tin by greasing with some olive oil or butter, or line muffin tin with paper liners.

8. Preheat oven to 200C.

9.    Scoop out cold mixture into muffin cups with a nice cream scoop or large dessert spoon, so the cups are approx 3/4 filled witha rounded top. (Mixture will be very stiff and even have a dry, crusty layer – that’s fine, the crusty bits will melt and they will cook perfectly.)

10. Bake for 25 mins, or until golden brown and crunchy on the outside. Make sure they are firm to touch before removing from oven, so they don’t fall. To make them even crunchier on the outside, you can turn off oven, leave door a little ajar, and leave them there for another 10-15 mins.

11. Serve hot for super crunchy outside and chewy inside!

Conventional method:

1.    Grate cheese and set aside.

2. Heat together milk, oil and salt in a saucepan on the stovetop over med-high heat, just until milk is hot but not boiling.

(Stir now and then while it heats.)

3. Remove from heat, add tapioca starch and mix to combine. Cool mixture for 20 mins or so.

4.    Add eggs and cheese and mix well in a food processor or blender, until quite smooth. Place into fridge or freezer so mixture is completely cold before continuing with recipe above.

1. Keep batter in fridge for up to 3 days. Keep baked puffs in a sealed container/bag in the fridge for up to a week, or in freezer for a month or so. They’re yummy served cold but will be chewy, not crunchy on the outside. Leftover puffs can be halved, turned upside down, and heated in hot grill to bring back the crunch!

DID YOU SEE THAT? The latest Australian Story, which revisited the life of Quaden Bayles 

SIX QUICK QUESTIONS

CORRIE TO CARO: Did the King’s Birthday honors get the timing right with Daniel Andrews?

CARO TO CORRIE:  What job do you wish had come your way

CORRIE TO CARO: Thinking of the extraordinary contribution of doctor, TV presenter and author Michael Mosley, have you ever tried the 5-2 diet

CARO TO CORRIE:  What big literary event are you looking forward to this week

CORRIE TO CARO: What telephone call gave you the biggest surprise this year

CARO TO CORRIE: What big screen event are you looking forward to this week

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ON TODAY’S SHOW:

Laura Tingle, the ABC and the Murdoch media empire

We discuss Caro’s article on Alastair Clarkson & the latest with the Hawthorn racism dispute

Myles Thomson takes us to Greece

A recipe from Wholesome By Sarah

And Dancing like you did in the 80's!

THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson. This week: Greek wines

Kir-Yianni Paranga White (Roditis & Malagousia) 2023

Gentilini Rhombus Robola 2022

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BOOK: Caro has a Book: Work by Bri Lee

SCREEN: Corrie has a Screen: The Way, My Way

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FOOD: Corrie has a recipe: Sarah Pound’s Thai Green Curry with Broccoli and Chickpeas

https://www.facebook.com/reel/401711212501442

Thai green curry with broccoli & chickpeas

PREP TIME 10 minutes COOK TIME 25 minutes SERVES 4

I created this recipe because I wanted it to stand out from other vegetarian curries and, boy, it definitely does that. Spice, creaminess, zing and freshness all in one. Love it.

What you'll need

3 tablespoons sesame seeds

3 tablespoons salted peanuts

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 onion, diced

4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2.5 cm piece of ginger, grated

190 g green curry paste

400 ml can coconut milk

1 tablespoon fish sauce

2 teaspoons brown sugar

2 heads of broccoli, chopped into florets (approximately 3 cups)

1 large zucchini, cut into rounds

400 g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained zest and juice of 1 lime

TO SERVE

1 handful of coriander leaves

1 handful of Thai basil leaves

60 g (½ cup) finely sliced spring onion finely sliced green chilli

Spiced Coconut Rice (page 226) or steamed rice lime wedges

Combine the sesame seeds and peanuts in a large frying pan over medium heat. Toast until they turn golden brown and release their fragrance. Remove and set aside.

Heat the olive oil in the same pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Add the sesame seeds and peanuts. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 minute to release its flavours.

Add the coconut milk, fish sauce and brown sugar.

Stir well and let the mixture come to a gentle simmer.

Time for some greens. Add the broccoli and zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Tip in the chickpeas and cook, stirring, until they are heated through.

Squeeze on the lime juice, sprinkle on the lime zest and stir well.

The finishing touches. Scatter the coriander leaves, Thai basil leaves, spring onion and chilli over the green curry and serve with the coconut rice and lime wedges for squeezing over.

DID YOU SEE THAT? Dame Judy Dench says she will never act again because she can’t see.    

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CORRIE TO CARO: Should Amelia Hamer step aside for Josh Frydenberg

CARO TO CORRIE:  Which two old journos made complete sense this week

CORRIE TO CARO: Which sport have you completely lost interest in

CARO TO CORRIE:  Which Tiktok social media phenomenon is bringing you complete joy this week

CORRIE TO CARO: Now winter is upon us, what is your all-time favorite flower

CARO TO CORRIE: Now winter is upon us, what is your new-found favorite clothing accessory

AND TWO PODCAST RECOMMENTATIONS:

The Fourth Estate podcast - The Laura Tingle episode

Anderson Cooper 360

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ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW:

2 high-profile Aus companies experience #metoo moments

Portrait controversies continue

Tasmania wines

The impact Reece Witherspoon’s book club is having

And a 30-year milestone for a classic British Rom-Com

THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson. TASMANIAN wines (links to Myles' recommendations will be in the show notes shortly)

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BOOK: Long Island by Colm Toibin

SCREEN: D/Artagnan

FOOD - Slow-roasted lamb

1,6-2.2 kg bone-in lamb shoulder'

1 brown onion, unpeeled, cut into

6 wedges

2 cups (500 ml) water

MARINADE

2½ tsp finely chopped fresh

rosemary leaves

1 tbsp dried oregano

2 garlic cloves* (big!), finely

minced

1 tsp cooking salt*

½ tsp black pepper

¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil (Cobram Estate)

LAMB JUS

1 tsp cornflour

14 cup (60 ml) water

¼ tsp cooking salt*

Marinate lamb - Mix the marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Rub the mixture all over the lamb, getting it right into all the cracks and crevices! If time permits, marinate for 2 hours on the counter in a roasting tin, or up to 24 hours in the fridge. (I skip this more often than not!)

Preheat the oven to 230°C (210°C fan-forced).

Roast lamb over high heat - Place the onion in the roasting tin under the lamb. Pour the water into the tin. Roast, uncovered, for 45 minutes.

Slow-roast lamb' - Turn the oven down to 100°C (conventional and fan-forced). Cover the lamb with baking paper, then a double layer of foil and seal very tightly to avoid water evaporation. Roast for 12 hours (I do this overnight). Test the side of the lamb with two forks to ensure the meat is fall-apart tender. If not, cover and return to the oven, checking every 15 minutes.

Rest - Transfer the lamb to a large dish (reserve the liquid in the roasting tin). Cover loosely with foil and rest for at least 10 minutes before serving (it will stay warm for 2-3 hours).

Lamb jus - Strain all the liquid in the roasting tin into a medium saucepan (there should be around 3-4 cups/750 ml-1 litre). Bring to the boil, then simmer rapidly on medium-high until it reduces down to 1 cup (250 ml). Mix the cornflour and water together, then pour this in slowly in a thin stream while stirring continuously. Cook for 2 minutes over medium heat, stirring every now and then, until it thickens to a syrupy consistency. Add salt to taste and transfer to a gravy jug.

Serve - Use tongs for tearing the meat off the bone - no knife for carving needed!

Serve with the jus, a side of Garlic Roast Potatoes (page 339) and steamed vegetables tossed with Mediterranean Dressing (page 333). For dessert, I see Apple Crumble (page 301) on your table!

NOTES

1.      If your shoulder is much smaller, reduce the roasting time - start checking at the 10 hour mark. Don't fret about overcooking - shoulder is a well-marbled cut of meat and the low oven temperature is extremely forgiving.

2.      Substitute with 1¼ tsp finely chopped dried rosemary.

3.      I do the lamb shoulder overnight. With the low oven temperature and all the liquid in the pan (you end up with about 3-4 cups once finished!), I am not concerned about any burning while sleeping with the oven on.

4.      Make ahead: Cook the lamb as per the recipe. Cover loosely with foil and let it cool completely to room temperature, around 4 hours. Refrigerate until required.

Remove from the fridge 2 hours prior, then reheat, covered with foil, in a 150°C oven (conventional and fan-forced) for 1 hour. Or microwave, if it's an emergency (it happens.).

DID YOU SEE THAT? The impact of Reece Witherspoon’s book club

6 QUICK QUESTIONS:

CORRIE TO CARO: Who inspired you this week

CARO TO CORRIE:  Who least impressed you this week

CORRIE TO CARO: What media deal worried you this week

CARO TO CORRIE:  What media announcement brought joy this week

CORRIE TO CARO: What was the saddest public political sight this week?

CARO TO CORRIE: What movie milestone are you celebrating this month

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ON TODAY’S SHOW

• We discuss portraits! The Kings’ Portrait, the first since his coronation
• And Gina Rinehart had requested the removal of an unflattering portrait of her
• Beechworth wines with Myles Thomson
• Scottie Sheffler’s arrest
• The best two sporting jobs up for grabs in Victoria right now
• Great (and not so great) speeches 

THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson. This week: Victorian wines

Fighting Gully Road Sangiovese

Savaterre Frere Cadet Chardonnay

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BOOK: Caro has a Book: Enter Ghost by Isabella Hammad

SCREEN: Corrie has a Screen: The Taste of Things

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FOOD: Corrie has a recipe:     Marcus’s Amazing Paella:

Paella for the Travellers Golfers (easily fed 8 hungry golfers)

1kg of Arborio rice

2lt chicken stock

500ml fish stock

3 tbs smoked paprika

Good squeeze of Harissa paste (to taste)

Pinch of saffron threads (steep in 100mls of hot water)

10 Artichoke hearts – halved

2 red peppers blackened – deseeded and cut into strips

4 cloves garlic – crushed

4 onions – diced

1 Atlantic salmon fillet (large)- cubed

12 large green prawns - peeled

12 Calamari rings

12 mussels

4 chicken thighs – cubed

2 chorizo sausages – 1cm diced

500g frozen peas

Lots of EVO

Method

1.       Cover the paella pan with a thin film of EVO

2.       Brown chicken pieces and set aside

3.       Add some more EVO add garlic and onions, lightly brown

4.       Add more EVO, enough to ensure that all the rice will get coated.

5.       Add rice and stir to coat completely with oil

6.       Add chicken and fish stock

7.       Add smoked paprika, saffron and harissa paste (add to taste as is can be a bit fiery). Stir to combine

8.       Return chicken to pan

9.       From here on its all about presentation

10.  Add and arrange chorizo, artichoke hearts, red peppers, salmon, prawns and frozen peas.

11.  Leave to bubble until all the liquid has been absorbed into the rice, this usually takes around 17 minutes. The longer you cook the paella the better the Socarrat (crispy caramelised bottom) will be. Don’t cook so long that you dry out the paella.

12.  Add mussels towards the end of the cook as they only need a few minutes.

Notes:

1.       Use the best quality arborio rice you can find

2.       If you are not close to a fish monger the local IGA usually has great seafood. I have found the 500g bags of Boston Bay mussels blanched and ready to eat from Port Lincoln great for paella on the Road.

3.       If you are not feeding 8 golfers as per this recipe, just use 80g of rice per person (as a guide), measure the rice in a measuring cup and then double the volume of stock to rice.

4.       Paella pans come in numerous sizes: I use a 50cm pan for a paella using 1kg of rice to feed 8 people.

5.       If you are using a large pan you will need a paella or BBQ gas ring burner to achieve a good coverage on the base of the pan. They are available at Chef’s Hat in South Melbourne, specialist BBQ stores and Spanish grocers.

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