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Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin are best friends who share their unique take on life. Nothing is off limits. Just don't shoot the messenger.

  1. 14 HR AGO

    QUICK LISTEN - BSF (From Ep 388)

    BSF. BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. BOOK: Corrie: The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop by Peter FitzSimons SCREEN: Caro: Scarpetta on Prime FOOD: Corrie: Yotam Ottolenghi’s Apple, Blackberry and Ginger Crumble Cake Ingredients 180g plain flour 1½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 4 small Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced (360g) 35g fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated 1 lemon: finely grate the zest to get 1 tsp, then juice to get 1½ tsp 180g unsalted butter, diced, at room temperature, plus about 10g extra for greasing 130g caster sugar 3 eggs and 1 egg white 1 tsp vanilla extract 300g blackberries single cream (or custard), to serve Crumble topping 90g plain flour 80g demerara sugar 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon 60g flaked almonds ¼ tsp salt 75g unsalted butter, melted and then slightly cooled Method First make the crumble topping. Put the flour, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, almonds and salt into a medium bowl. Stir to combine, then add the butter and, using a fork, mix together until combined and clumps form. Set aside in the fridge. Preheat the oven to 170°C fan. Grease a large, deep ovenproof dish – about 26cm wide – with butter and set aside. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a small bowl and set aside. Combine the apples, ginger and lemon juice in a separate small bowl and leave to macerate while you make the batter. Place the butter, sugar and lemon zest in the bowl of a stand mixer. Use the paddle attachment to beat on a medium-high speed for 3 minutes, until light and creamy. Whisk the eggs, egg white and vanilla extract in a small jug and, with the machine on, stream into the creamed butter mixture, in 4–5 additions, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until combined. The mixture will appear curdled but don’t worry: it will come together again. Reduce the speed to low, add the sifted dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Remove the bowl from the stand mixer. Reserving 100g each of the macerated apples and the blackberries, gently fold the rest into the cake batter. Scrape the mixture into the greased dish and smooth over the top. Scatter the reserved apples and blackberries on top, followed by the crumble topping: break the crumble into uneven clumps for texture, and make sure some of the fruit is poking out in places. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean. Set aside to cool for about 30 minutes before serving warm, with the cream.

    20 min
  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    Ep 388 - I've got several hot dates this week

    ON THIS EPISODE • A review of the Academy Awards • The Swans error of judgement • Bellarine Wines with Myles Thomson • Hot dates Academy Awards 2026 - Quick overview - Not what they used to be - Highlights. (with a fashion recap in Six Quick Questions) - Lowlights The Sydney Swans Bondi “error of judgement” - How the opening night pre-match tribute unfolded - Caro’s Andrew Dillon interviewed AFL response The Cocktail Cabinet: With Myles Thomson of Prince Winestore. This week: Bellarine wines for our special Queenscliff dinner www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney BSF. BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. BOOK: Corrie: The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop by Peter FitzSimons SCREEN: Caro: Scarpetta on Prime FOOD: Corrie: Yotam Ottolenghi’s Apple, Blackberry and Ginger Crumble Cake Ingredients 180g plain flour 1½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 4 small Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced (360g) 35g fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated 1 lemon: finely grate the zest to get 1 tsp, then juice to get 1½ tsp 180g unsalted butter, diced, at room temperature, plus about 10g extra for greasing 130g caster sugar 3 eggs and 1 egg white 1 tsp vanilla extract 300g blackberries single cream (or custard), to serve Crumble topping 90g plain flour 80g demerara sugar 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon 60g flaked almonds ¼ tsp salt 75g unsalted butter, melted and then slightly cooled Method First make the crumble topping. Put the flour, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, almonds and salt into a medium bowl. Stir to combine, then add the butter and, using a fork, mix together until combined and clumps form. Set aside in the fridge. Preheat the oven to 170°C fan. Grease a large, deep ovenproof dish – about 26cm wide – with butter and set aside. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a small bowl and set aside. Combine the apples, ginger and lemon juice in a separate small bowl and leave to macerate while you make the batter. Place the butter, sugar and lemon zest in the bowl of a stand mixer. Use the paddle attachment to beat on a medium-high speed for 3 minutes, until light and creamy. Whisk the eggs, egg white and vanilla extract in a small jug and, with the machine on, stream into the creamed butter mixture, in 4–5 additions, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until combined. The mixture will appear curdled but don’t worry: it will come together again. Reduce the speed to low, add the sifted dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Remove the bowl from the stand mixer. Reserving 100g each of the macerated apples and the blackberries, gently fold the rest into the cake batter. Scrape the mixture into the greased dish and smooth over the top. Scatter the reserved apples and blackberries on top, followed by the crumble topping: break the crumble into uneven clumps for texture, and make sure some of the fruit is poking out in places. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean. Set aside to cool for about 30 minutes before serving warm, with the cream. SIX QUICK QUESTIONS FOR RED ENERGY Corrie to Caro: Who’s your hot date this week Caro to Corrie: Who was your hot date last Sunday morning Corrie to Caro: What are you embarrassed to admit you did for the first time this week Caro to Corrie: What was your Oscars Red Carpet 3,2,1 Brownlow vote Corrie to Caro: Off the back of last week, what’s your second-Favorite Autumn plant Caro to Corrie: What’s your latest Favorite animal Instagram account

    1h 6m
  3. 12 MAR

    QUICK LISTEN - BSF (From Ep 387)

    BSF. BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. BOOK: Caro: The Elements by John Boyne SCREEN: Corrie: Under Salt Marsh, new on BINGE FOOD: Caro: Caro’s steak recipe 1 x 500g steak, 2-2.5cm thick (ask your butcher what they recommend) Extra-virgin olive oil 2 big handfuls of rocket leaves Juice of 1 lemon Marinade 5 cornichons, finely sliced 1 tablespoon capers in vinegar, drained 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper Tabasco, to taste Combine all your marinade ingredients in a shallow, wide bowl, large enough for the cooked steak to rest in. Give it a good mix and then taste. The marinade should be punchy, with a good hum of acidity. Adjust the heat to your liking, but keep in mind that it will mellow as the steak rests. Drizzle the steak with olive oil, then season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat your barbecue or griddle pan until it's smoking hot - this is crucial. Place the steak on the grill and cook for 2-2½ minutes, depending on the thickness. Flip the steak and cook it for another 2 minutes. I like my steak medium rare, so this timing generally works for me, but if you're nervous, a steak thermometer will be your best friend: rare is 45-50C, medium rare 50-55C, medium 55-60C, medium to well done 60-65C and well done 65-70C. Once cooked, place the steak in the bowl with the marinade and spoon the marinade over it. Leave it to rest for 10 minutes. Lay the rocket out on a plate and gently toss with a touch of lemon juice to bring it alive. Once rested, slice the steak on an angle and drape it over the rocket. Spoon the remaining marinade over the top.

    16 min

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Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin are best friends who share their unique take on life. Nothing is off limits. Just don't shoot the messenger.

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