Alice Zaslavsky’s “A Bite To Eat With Alice” returns to ABC this week with a fresh batch of episodes, serving up a mix of simple, delicious recipes and engaging celebrity banter. From culinary icons to comedians and Olympic athletes, Alice’s kitchen table is the place to be for food, fun, and fascinating conversation.
Kicking things off on Monday is a meeting of culinary minds as Alice welcomes Australian cooking legend Maggie Beer. What wisdom will Maggie impart? Your guess is as good as mine, but I’m hoping for some top-secret tips on the perfect pavlova.
Later in the week, comedian Matt Okine gets a taste of his heritage with Alice’s Moroccan, Mushroom, and Lentil Burger, a creation inspired by Okine’s Ghanian roots and his father’s festival food stalls. Actor Daniel Henshall, meanwhile, brings along some mussels, prompting a “Mussel Chowder” that blends his American experiences with a beloved dish from closer to home. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any more eclectic, Olympic gold medalist Leisel Jones drops by for some shortbread biscuits and a chat about those “cookie contraband rumours.” Apparently, there’s more to that story than meets the eye.
With additional culinary adventures including Balinese Curry and Roast Pumpkin with Miso and Pepita Furikaki, “A Bite To Eat With Alice” offers something for everyone. Tune in weekdays at 5:00 PM on ABC (and ABC iview) starting Monday, April 14th.
