LifeStyle FOOD exclusively premieres a brand new series of The Best in Australia. The Best in Australia features a larrikin Aussie chef, an award-winning Irish chef and one sassy cook who pit their wits, skills and wills against each other to find the very best recipes. Cooking together again in their converted church warehouse-style kitchen are top chefs Ben O’Donoghue and Darren Simpson, and ex-rock’n’roll singer and super cook Anna Gare. Each of the culinary rivals has their own individual cookery style and is competing to produce the very best dish using the same main ingredient or theme.
I know these are past seasons...so please bring these three together again for a fourth. Love love this show. Anna keeps the big chefs real! Please another season? Love that's its doe is an old church, use the neighbours oven....it's just a great friendly cooking show with a little rivialary throw in. Bring it back!!!!!'
I agree with everything said... please do another season!
stop licking hands
please please stop licking your hands and puting them back in food uck and you know who it is great show
Darren/Ben/Anna - I love your show. Darren you may have not won by numbers on the show but you certainly have won me. I like your cooking. What you do with seafood rocks. Anna very nice. Ben I loved what you did with the Hot Smoked Salmon. It's on my Christmas Lunch menu along with Ann's Scollop & Avocado Salad and Darrens Oysters concoction. Thanks guys.
I've loved every season & am currently watching season 3 again but am hanging for a new season. I so want to know what brand the oven is that they use in the kitchen though as I'm wanting the same stainless steel surrounds they have on the cooktop as am planning a kitchen renovation very soon.
I am in the US and cannot get this show. Are DVD's available?
you can watch it on Hulu.com If you pay about $5 US a month you can have Hulu Plus and watch all seasons and episodes whenever you want. its worth it!
show is great!! - and maintaining our sanity from singapore.. love the decor' - wall paper = sixhands? but please fix the gap in the kitchen bench top = need new PMs..?? that gap would make a mess of a good steak!
Darren.. Happy St Patrick's Day and thanks for the inspiration guys
bring this show back! I love it! it keeps me sane while I'm working... please bring it back... love all three of them
so true!
I so want Anna's recipe for paella from the rice and chocolate I think episode 1 .. I cannot find it on this site at all :(
I caught a program 26 november where a pork and prune rillette and a rhubarb and raspberry crumble was made. can anybody tell me where I can find the recipes.
I love this show, but yet again 'product placement' is spoiling it for me. It is sooo annoying. For any cooking show producers/directors reading these comments, please stop this awful practice!
Best TV show ever
The idea of the show is fine but there is to much talking that can't be understood - Especialy the Irish guy.
GEE BEN - I HOPE YOU READ THIS. I am after the "smoker" you used in episode 3 - The Best Sausage Lovers’ Barbeque BEN’S Smoked venison sausages, beetroot relish and horseradish. I would like to buy a smoker like that - can you help please - THANK YOU, ANN
Does anyone know where I might find the recipe for the pork & fennel sausages from todays show? I missed it and only saw the last part. Thanks
Who knows and who cares if it is a "programmed" "set-up" verbally, I applaud all three Anna, Ben and Darren for their flair, wit and knowledge. I have a bookcase full of cook books by so-called experts around the world, plus have dined in a few Michelin Star restaurants around the world but these three inspire me the most to get in the kitchen and experiment myself! Thanks and please continue to inspire me! XXX Carol
This show doesn't get enough air play. I didn't know it existed until I stumbled upon it by accident. Now when I tune into the channel I always look for this show. A great watch guys. Hope you continue producing. Thanks for the smiles and recipes!
My whole family (husband, 19yr old son, 15 yr old daughter and especially myself) love to watch Anna, Ben and Darrin. We love the way they interact with each other. Very entertaining. Oh, the recipes and tips they give are great too!
Please, can anyone tell me who won the first and second season? I quite like the show and watched season 3 yesterday but would like to know who won so far. Cheers.
This is one of my favourite shows on the cooking channel. I love the teasing between the hosts and the recipes always looks delicious.
I think the show is fantastic, the chefs are fantastic, and the recipes are fantastic! A note to all the people that don't like it.....Watch something else!
Got onto the website to see if they have a cookbook, definitely one I would buy
great show wish they would bring out a cookbook have watched every show they work well together it is funny light hearted and you always learn something Reply to this comment|Report Abuse
Anna is up for a Logie for Quickies in my kitchen. Go to this site and you can vote for her: http://surveys.asteroid.com.au/bvbin/bvgate.exe?noj=1&sid=916654
I love this show just love anna keep up the great work guys.
I really like this show, very challanging.......
I love the way Anna makes cooking seem easy and fun the two "chefs" sweat and try so hard to compete and Anna glides along like a true lady her smile is infectious. You go girl : )
I think forget the chefs silly "let me have the lime light attittude", what is it with the female taster on todatsy show-she is more drag queen than drag queen,honey its not all about u-find that hard to believe?? well its the case. This show was excellent in the UK and now in an apparent attempt to make a great show better the plot has been lost, personalities that clash do not make a good team. And if some of you guys think this makes great tv,,I only have to say oh dear,, I feel for you, u must have had such a sheltered life.
really love this show
Could anyone please tell me who won series 1 and 2 and who was on the bottom? Cheers.
Ben won the first series, Darren won the second and Anna took the cake in the last.
I love this show and wish they would bring out a book
I watched all of the uk the best programmes and I've just started watching the Australian version and when watching the slow cooked dinner and old fashioned pudding it was so obvious that the presenters were pissed I'm sorry but for a teatime programme I find it quite bad .
Caught "Best in Australia" for the first time today. Thoroughly enjoyed it except for the attempted put downs of Darren. The recipes were awesome especially the Risotto and the Chocolate Mousse with Orange Sauce. Ben, you would do well to hide your jealousy better!
I love Darren and miss seeing him on my t.v...He is such a man!!! Dazza where did u goooo??
Wow, Anna is cute, luv her voice
i watched an episode where darren made a fish soup called "....... di marco" cannot find recipe. can anyone help Ann
Try http://www.lifestylechannel.com.au/TheBestInAustralia/Series1/Recipe.asp?id=1722
I USED to like this show but now I can't stand it. I love DARREN and Anna but I think BEN has some problem against other nationalities. One episode I watched he was so rude about lovely Darren using ingredients from other countires and in fact quite racist. Im glad the male members of my family weren't watching because if they saw him in the street ever they would probably beat him up so nad he would have to part his hair to do a shi*.. Good work DARREN and Anna I love u guys but because that convict is on there I refuse to watch it anymore.
I saw that the ABC is advertising that series 1 of The Best in Australia is available on DVD in ABC shops.
Please, Please bring the show back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love this show, they better bring out a book! ill buy it!
Hey all, just read a lot of everyones comments, i think everyone on the show are great, they seem to have a great friendship thats why they can banter on with each other during cooking great food, its all in food fun, if they didnt get along they wouldnt continue doing a great show. I hope they will do another series as I would love Darren to win a point next time- hehehehe Ana, Darren and Ben are fantasitc and did Darren actually have to drop his pants?? as he didnt score any points even though his icecream was on every dish. Darren should do a special episode on Irish food-old fashion dishes Look forward to the next series- if there will be one Cheers -Jules
Yep, Darren dropped his daks!! And daggy undies they were too. He drops them half way through the credits at the end.
All I can say is bring on The Best in Australia 4
loved the marathon that was on yesterday, they really know how to hang it on each other in true aussie style, and the food was great will defntly try some of them..the only thing was that some of the geust judges drove mr crazy with the noise they made touching the plate just like culk on a board ..and by the could talk ..... little help on the make up would be great some of the ladies poor things will cringe when they see wot they looked like. But haveing say that i sound like them bla bla bla..it is all about the food and the 3 amigos...
This has to be my favorite cooking show on lifestyle food, watch it every time its on, loved the marathon that has just been on. The three are great together and Anna Gare is the best.
The show is great - there's great chemisty and commaraderie between the chefs. One suggestion, perhaps in future seasons, could the wine that the judges are drinking with the meals be promoted. I especially wanted to know what shiraz the judges were drinking in the best lamb and best chocolate cake episode. Otherwise, keep it coming!
I love your show. The show promotes good food. Keep bringing it on.
Although, the add is so so. You could do better than that. A bit Benny Hill, food in your face.. disrespectful.
i love watching this show so much. i think anna is so lovely. ben is a real hunk too !!!!!!!!!!!! typical aussie humour
i love this show,and the last time i saw Anna made Barbecued Seafood In A Banana Leaf,she said "Nam jim" is vietnamise word but acctually is thai word and thai food,they are very differrent,i think she have to well know for the food and do more home work before, but i do love her anyway:-) she is so pretty!!!! xxxxxx
What a great show....I so loved the thought of making Darren's winning recipe from last night (10.12.2009) ....couldn't find any info on the ABC website so googled choc mousse/bitter orange ercipe & up it came!! Just one wee criticism....some of the techniques get lost in the frenetic camera work. I'd LOVE to be on the taste test team! Jill.
Try http://www.lifestylechannel.com.au/TheBestInAustralia/Series1/ for all the recipes for series 1.
I really love this cooking show, like everybody else i love the way you guys and gal just have fun cooking together thumbs up guys for a job well done :-)
who the hell is the cameraman? gives me a headache trying to watch the dame thing. try to enjoy the recipes but he spoils it with his camera moving so fast.
Best cooking show around! They all have a sense of humor and make dishes that i can actually do myself at home! Thank you for changing the way i look at cooking - now im excited to cook! I am making the Caramel and Banana Banoffee Tart tonight - lets hope the condensed milk doesn't explode on me! :)
This is great. Such a pity I've only discovered it now.
Are you releasing a video set?
What an amazing show. Clearly they all have great fun doing it. Always love the recipes!
love this show too and have tried a couple of the recipes thanks guys!!
I love the show and watch it every time it's on. Darren is the best.
great show wish they would bring out a cookbook have watched every show they work well together it is funny light hearted and you always learn something
great website - like the video content
Just found a fantastic site for those who want to know how to make the BEST pizza base - step by step pics and video. And it's Aussie! Check it out at pizzabase.com.au
Cool site ... like the personalities and the real style and substance and finally someone clearly explaining how to make a really great pizza base.
Is it coming back? im not sure if it is cause darren is no longer on the chefs list...
love your show, could one of you please tell me what a thick sabayon is. thanks be waiting fora reply
If you type sabayon into the search box at the top of this page it will give you 8 recipes - all basically the same with a different flavour. But you'll need to go on a diet afterwards...
Love this show, all three chefs are wonderful and they work so well together. The bannter is great and the recipes look so yummy :) Anyone know how many more episodes left of the season?
Yah Anna won by a mile. i lvoe the show too but not sure if its coming back
Thanks Natalie. So did Anna win? I hope it comes back for another season, this show is so much fun!
its finished now and im not sure if its coming back..
OMG I can’t stand Ben! He seems to forget that his attitude is documented on film! Does anyone recall the ridiculous statement he made about Darren using French butter?
Ben: Sure you’d use French butter, isn’t Aussie butter good enough for you? Darren: Well I’m sure the fish sauce you’re using isn’t Australian Ben: Yeah, but it’s not from the other side of the world
Yeah, great argument… Oh, and does he even work in a restaurant?
Hi Tracey, I remember that really dumb comment that Ben said about the French butter. Like, how dumb is he for thinking it let alone saying it? It goes to show, how narrow minded and envious people can be, because French butter is pretty damn good. I had to turn my t.v off because he spoiled the whole show for me with his racism and slander because if it wasn't for the Europeans, then Australia would still be a country of Aborigines (who I love by the way). So Ben, since youre not Aboriginal, you really can't make dumb comments like that because Aborigines claimed this land first. You and your family came after... Australia is now a multicultural country and you should be down on your knees thanking the Europeans for giving u you a chance to live your life on this land. You need to read the history of Aust. You might open your eyes. It is a good thing that it is off the air now.
I luv all of Anna's recipes because they are usually less fatty, more ethnic mixture and easy to recreate.
Guys we love your show. Shane I look forward to every show and have tried several of your recipes. We enjoy trying to guess who's going to win. We both love the way you all give each other heaps - those who think Ben is a bully should really concentrate on Anna's little remarks - man she has spunk!
Hey Jade, I am sorry you feel this way! Just to let you know I have been good friends with Darren for more than 13 years, working beside him in professional sense for at least 5 of those years and have been through thick and thin. I don't think that I am a bully and if you knew me personally i am sure you would feel differently. I also know that editing plays a big part in the way the show is put together and emphasis certain situations. Darren is a big boy and gives as good as he gets and if he thought that i was a bully he would be the first to give me a thump and then Anna would follow it up. I am glad that your enjoying the recipes and the show and I love Darren as much as everyone else and I'll give him a big hug when i see him next.
Hey Bender, I agree- I initially thought that they were giving a bit of flack to Darren too but if you watch last seasons shows- Darren was also 'dishing it out'. All it fun- I say!!! Maybe Ben and Ana are getting him back (in fun of course)....Love the show but the only thing is I cannot believe that the season is almost over. I would like to see less seafood recipes next season and more lamb, beef and pasta dishes.
I agree with some of the previous comments about Darren always being picked on and criticised. I like the look of Ben's food, but I really dislike his personality. Some might argue that it's all in the name of fun, but that's what high school bullies probably say to each other, before they flush some poor kid's head down the toilet. Hang in there, Darren!
Hey Jade, Lighten up. Don't you know that everything you see on TV is not the real deal. Much of the "bantering" that goes on would be done to make the show much more interesting. I am 70 years old and love the cooking they all do. It's all delicious, as I have tried some of the dishes, and they are not afraid to tell it as it is. Just enjoy, and don't be so quick to judge. Elsie
i agree but they have known each other for years so he would know he is joking but its still not the point i wish everyone would be nice to darren.
I am so glad Anna's roast won this week - I am a dairy farmer (we have Australias own breed - the Illawarra - beautiful ladies they are too.......) and we are in the process of obtaining rare breed pigs. I think it's a shame more Aussie chefs don't use produce sourced in Australia (speaking of which when is Neil Perry coming back to Lifestyle) - we grow just about everything and you don't need to waste fuel flying or shipping it here.
how about doing "The Best Out-takes" of the shows, it would be brilliant, you 3 work well together
The concept of this show is great as are the recipes, the female cook is so obnoxious it is impossible to watch! Does she try to be so obnoxious? If she just kept her mouth shut the show would be good. Lifestyle, please replace the chick as soon as possible or don't bother with BoA 4.
I totally agree she drives me mad
Hey does anyone konw where i can get an orange kettle from im lovin it? I love this show espically darren lovin his food want him to win.
Thanks :)
Try kitchenwarehousedirect.com.au
I bought 'The Best' cookbook after the English series and still use it regularly. Will the Aussie version produce a cookbook at some stage? I'd certainly buy it.
I hang out each week for the show and if I'm not going to be home i record it and watch it later and the family have no choice , you inspire me to get back into the kitchen especially on Sunday I like to create something new , Sally
You guys are great fun to watch. I love the friendly competition. Keep it up.
I missed the Best Burger & Best Pasta EPISODE rerun today, LIFESTYLE FOOD a BIG THANK YOU for the way you have presented the results of both dishes & also the invite for other budding cooks to present their Best Dishes along side. Again A BIG THANKS what a GREAT IDEA
love the show
Great Aussie humour with a touch of Irish(I think) thrown in what a great combination. The food looks pretty fab too.
My absolute favorite show. Have tried many of the recipes, especially Anna's and my family love them. The three of them are very entertaining and down-to-earth and make things that even us novices can do easily. Hope many more seasons follow
I always watch this show,it's very interesting for me ,because I'm learning how to cook....I think the 3 of them are great.....they all have good recipes & all lovely.......really the best Aussie TV SHOW
Darren, your comments on Anna's Oriental risotto were rather unnecessary. Don't be such a killjoy. Apart from it being a great recipe, where do you think the Italians got rice and spaghetti??? Fusion cooking is quite acceptable as far as I'm aware....
Just love the "typical aussie" banter that exists with these guys! Always a good watch.
Love this show, I want to be a taster!
Glad it is back on - LOVE IT - try the recipes regularly - Great Show!!!!!!
I try at least one of the creations each week - my family love me for it (sometimes mine does not turn our as good) but they still love whatever is prepared - keep it coming guys - I feel hungry thinking about it.
great show, never boring, always entertaining as you watch the interactions between all three . I love the recipes as they are down to earth and I can easily source the ingredients
I thoroughly enjoy watching the three of them cooking. They all have fantastic personality and are excellent at cooking. I am not a good cook but they give some good ideas for me to try. Sometimes I get carried away and have a good laugh with Anna, Ben and Darren. Darren reminds me of my nephew and I always say "HERE COMES TROUBLE" !!!.
Years ago, when I decided to join up with Foxtel for my entertainment, I HAD to choose, the Food Channel.----I have been a foodie for years...... My son was inspired to take a job as kitchen hand from watching Ben and Curtis.. He still works as one, to supplement his income as appr. plumber. He makes some good food to bring home to me too !!!!Thanks Ben, Anna and Darren, and really looking forward to seeing your next series....Cheers
I loved this show, why are they on lifestyle food now. I cannot aford to subscribe to the food channel and am very dissapointed with foxtel. They are making all the good shows unavailable to regular viewers and put reruns on all regular channels. HD is looking a better option.
Great show there should be more of it. I think the competition between the three of them is great. Some of the judges are a bit up themselves,think they are expert foodies. I particularly liked the show with the children as judges at least their answers were honest.
I can't wait to see the new series , I've been waiting for ages to see if they were going to do another series, I think Ben Darren & Anna should be guest judes on the next masterchef Australia. Hey Ben ,you should do another surfing the menu in the U.S with Stoney (Curtis Stone)
We just LOVE this show and look forward to seeing it, we love all three chefs and could not choose between them as they all have their own style and yummy recipes. They make us laugh (not many do!) and we enjoy the banter between them. We would love to go to their restaurant but living in FN Queensland, not much chance!! Please keep this show going as we would be so disappointed to lose it, we think it is the best show on TV and lots of our friends agree. Well done, Anna, Darren & Ben keep on keeping on!!!!
I get some great inspiration from their dishes and love the comraderie between the 3 chefs. Almost all their creations are easily adaptable for home cooking.
Love all three chefs. Can't wait for the new shows coming. Love the beets goats cheese tart. Have made one similar with puff pastry and roasts pumpkin.
itis very awesame web site whicch l look at all the time
I really look forward to this show, fun and entertaining and the recipes are 'doable'! Thank you all!
Not since Great Food Live has there been such an interesting innovative show. Can't wait for the newest shows. Quick, slick and some of the recipes even easy enough to make. Presentation of all dishes great and gives good ideas. Would like to see more baking recipes.
This is my favourite cooking show of all time. I can't wait to see the new season screening in my part of Oz on 15th August.
more of this type of show is what we need wish it was on nightly
Its back & about time to what a great show what a cook off, now go for it guys.
Love it! Can't wait
I'm so glad to see this show back. Love it from start to finish of each episode. Pity it is such a long time between series.
I DETEST AND LOATHE THIS SHOW!!! For gods sake get it off the air it is a waste of everyones time, I learn nothing , its hideous watching these people interact and who the hell is that irish dude?? Ben is tolerable on his own but if he wants a long career I would suggest he stay away from this show! Seriously are the people producing this show so patronising that they think the public actually can't tell that this lot don't like each other.....?? Please Please get it off the air it makes my skin crawl.
HA HA HA TO ALL OF YOU IDIOTS MINUS LOUISE CAUSE THE SHOW IS OFF THE AIR NOW AND IF YOU THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD SHOW THEN U DUMMIES MUST BE REEEEALLLY STUPID HAHA... DOESN'T THAT TELL YOU SOMETHING HAHA OR SHALL I SPELL IT OUT FOR YOU. THE SHOW IS ... CRAP ... AND OBVIOUSLY THE PRODUCERS COULD FINALLY SEE IT HOOORAY. THE IRISH DUDE DARREN IS THE BEST OUT OF EVERYONE CAUSE HE'S NOT AUSSIE OINK OINK AND ISN'T BORN A DEGENERATE :)
If you dont like it DONT WATCH IT!! Simple!
What is your issue? I always learn something ever time I watch this show. How intolerant - don't torture yourself!
Use the Remote control and turn it off - other people love the show.
Having read all these comments, it seems that only people named 'Lousie' don't like it...
Howdy, love the show ... especially when Bender gives Darren a hard time! :o))
Just love the show, enjoy the competition amongs the 3, they all great really, learn a lot, diffirent ways of working with same ingredients, cant wait to see you back
I hope this will air on UK Sky. It is a show that needs to been seen in Britain and Europe being one of the very best TV food presented programes, a huge credit to Australian TV and cooking, really good food , not only Australian but world wide foods . I know that the show originated in Britain watching it regularily with Ben O ' Donoghue in it but this version has so much more to offer , presented with a very special enthusiasm. Compulsive viewing . Camera work ,sound,lighting also a credit . Looking forward to Saturday evening 15th August start of the third series . I'm an OZiepom so I'm not biased .
Please please please release these series on DVD!! or a recipe book!
how do you get to be a judge on ths show? I would love it!
Absolutely love this show. Does anyone know if a DVD is available, and from where? PLEASE
First saw the Aussie version last week( even if it is a re-run of a re-run). I think it compares very favourably with the old Brit version which was free to air. To have the 3 different styles of cooking presenting something for the same occassion is brilliant. You can go casual, more complex or over the top. Your choice!
Will there be another series of TBIA in 2009? I'm watching re-runs of re-runs at the moment and even though I still love watching them, it would be great to have something new. Oh and BTW, I miss Bender, Anna and Darren. COME BACK!!!!
Love the show but where do yo find these pathetic judges? Seen some episodes where I think the judges were like kids at Mc Donalds. Can't you find anybody who uses there taste buds? Maybe they should try the dishes first and then told what the dish is I think it has to work better
Love the show and all 3 chefs are great and have different styles which makes it interesting to watch...Their recipes are easy to follow and I'm looking forward to trying out the paella recipe... Keep up the good work guys!
I love this show, the recipes are different and Australian inspired, It gives me wonderful Ideas and I enjoy watching the difference between these chefs and their Ideas when they are given the same challenge. Keep it up and look forward to more NEW Episodes. Would love to be one of the Judges.. Do they ever film in Brisbane?
Please please get this show off the air, watching the so-called banter, which is just mysoginy in disguise, is too much to tolerate. Surely a producer or director could give each of these cooks enough separate air time to appease their obvious egos, if not get them off the air !!! This kind of "entertainment" is just painful. PS. I watch the cooking channel to be educated and sometimes entertained not watch three children disguised as adults act out.
Oh and Annie37, why dont you elaborate a bit if know what the word means and get some fresh material
I agree Louise and yeah you cant please anyone with Ben and Anna in the show. They turn it into a joke and I just cannot believe they actually got the job to be on a cooking show. They need to just do their job and keep quiet.My kids are more mature than those two. I might as well watch looney tunes. Thank god its off the air cause I would prefer not to pay to watch those idiots. Minus Darren, he's just caught up in it, the poor thing because he got stuvk doing a show w/ the others. He is on a completely different level to them and it is much higher. I think Jenny and Pete have the same type of anti social personalities like Anna and Ben so why don't you GET A LIFE JENNY and open up your narrow mind.
I always learn alot from this show .... and I have owned a restaurant, and a cooking school - there is always something to learn - get over yourself Louise and start taking notes
what do you mean mysoginy dont know if i really follow your argument its very subjective and i can say i agree at all love the show
I have to agree with Pete's comment, they definitely inspire me to get into the kitchen a reproduce their creations...They only thing I would say to Louise is "GET A LIFE!!" You must be a very sad person if you think the show is not entertaining..Hey here's an ideas..watch another channel!!:) Jenny T
It just goes to show you cant please everyone. I think the show is just great, there is nothing better than watching people who love to cook, their passion is inspiring.
PS. watch something else!!
I can only agree with everybody else....fabulous show! The 3 of them are so entertaining & simply a joy to watch.
i love the show,it is very entertaining for the whole family.Terrific job ,keep it up.
Love the show, I even watch the repeats in Foxtel Foods, and then look again online. Isn't Anna the sweetest, most humble, ever so helpfull with the boys?! Boys, please go easy with the crticising. I like to think you're all great friends and the verbal punches are just acting.
new fan great show will try your recipes allready done flattened chicken wow husband loved it carnt wait to try more
One of my favourite tv shows, i think they are magic to watch and cook great food! Keep up the good work
Excellent Show great personalities and great food...nice work
I love this show so so so so so much, does any one know how u get to be a judge? i saw a epeisode recently with young ppl on it (20-30 year olds) and i really want to do it
I love this show. I agree with DO33 that it is even better than the English version which I loved (and I am English!).
I love the show ! Love the recipes and think the chefs are very entertaining.
I'd like to be a taster, too - and I'm sure I can still be honest about a dish without sounding like a whingeing, whiny record like the deep voiced taster on tonight's show - "it's dry, it's dry, it's overcooked". The only dish that didn't attract a similar comment received instead a dressing down for simply being mutton, supposedly therefore a "budget" meat - and he hadn't even picked up a fork! Please.
I'd like to know how to become one of the tasters!
Great recipes great ideas and great fun! Love all the hints I get from the show. Good job guys! Having the judges from all different cultures is a very important aspect of the show I feel. Australia being so deverse in cultures and tastes its interesting to get their point of views. Love to see a little of fine dinning done the easy way. Keep on cooking!
I want a cookbook or dvd - failing that am just going to print off the recipes from the website - but a glossy book or a dvd would be even better!!
My name is Jane and i'm a huge fan of the show. I live in Bunbury WA and it's great to have such great people working together and enjoying themselves while they're doing something they love. Ben, Anna and Darren all get along and it's a pleasure to watch there antics as they go head to head with each other but to be able to acknowledge each other for their effots is great. This show is a must see!
I love the dynamics of this show. All 3 of them carry on as if the cameras aren't even there and the food that gets turned out is fantastic! Somehow though, I suspect Ben and Anna's ganging up on Darren is put on. I think it wouldn't be as entertaining if the banter was balanced. Darren seems confident in his cooking to take it all in stride. I do think he cooks better than the other 2 on most occassions.
of course I cook better XD
My favourite show on TV, hope it keeps going.Loved it when the kids were judging, they were adorable.
I just love this show, it is funny, educational and informative, Darren, Anna and Ben meld very well together and the recipes are great, as a diabetic I need to alter the recipes to suit my diet, it would be good to see a show where they need to cook for specific diets, low cholesterol, diabetes, that would be a challenge. Well done!!! Keep up the great work
I love the vibes and energy of the show. I actually learn a lot from it.
Love Ben and Anna's recipes the best. I remember Darren from "My Resturant Rules" and he was not very friendly on that show....
Love the show and yes there is alot of bagging towards Darren .... but he is a bit much sometimes.
Hi - just wondering if anyone knows if there is a dvd of this show. Couldn't stand the first series with that silvanna woman but am loving this one!
you three are just the BEST.
UMMMM...Darren may be a good chef but his ego gets in the way too much. I love Annas dishes usually as they are simple and you feel that you at home can make them too. I especialy love the pork belly ina recent episode. My mouth was watering. Darrens are too over the top. I like Bens too but maybe a bit more variety from him would be nice. Darren seems to treat Anna as beneath him too which I notice Ben treats he as an equal. Maybe thats why Ben gives darren some much stick. I think Annas Beef Carpachio was my best and Bens Duck Curry. I also though bens ribs were awesome. I taped the episode just so I could make them. They were divine!!
What is Ben's issue with Darren? He DOES NOT stop criticizing him...and even Anna joins in. It's obvious you're jealous of his talents. It actually becomes uncomfortable watching it so maybe try and stop with the bagging. It's about teaching the everyday person to enjoy cooking. Well done Darren; you are an absolutely brilliant chef. Anyone in the food industry would see that.
Anna & Ben are fabulous and cook such down to earth food that looks fabulous. Darren is so competative and the ingredients he uses I could never afford, he needs to chill a bit.
Darren is only competitive because the others are so over powering and obnoxious lol. I would prefer Darren in my kitchen anyday. He is lovely as honey :)
Darren IS chilled & so far from competitive - do you actually listen to how he's mocked constantly? I think he's brilliant to be able to keep his cool - Ben does not stop with the criticizing. It's Ben that's competitive! It doesn't matter if you can't afford what he cooks - some people can. It's about variety and that's what he provides.
Does anyone know if there is going to a be cookbook as I have the english one?
Its a fabulous show and I love it that they are so competitive andI always want to cook every thing they cook!
how do you become one of the tasters?
Omg.. I would love to be a taster too... I am going to WA on a cruise in Dec 09 please contact me if you need a taster to those magnificent chefs! I have watched from the beginning with Ben and Curtis.. and then Ben Anna and Darren. they are trooly reely fantastic ambassadors of all that is good--- in OZ I love the cooking, the recipes and the camaraderie of all! Cheers
This is a great show - they don't take themselves too seriously and bring a great Australian irreverance to each episode (even Darren Simpson has acquired this trait). What was the large oval-shaped barbecue/Smoker that Ben used? I would love to know.
It's called a Big Green Egg.
Love the show......but does anyone find Darren quite dismissive of Anna?
I just think she means well but isn't that intelligent. Darren should go solo and start his own cooking show. The other two make the kitchen chaotic
I think they both can be.. BUT saying that I think she does tend to take over a bit... you know.. IT'S ALL ABOUT ME!!! but I do really enjoy the show and find it really entertaining 8-)
Love it. The interaction between the chefs makes this much more than just another cooking show.
Love the show - you learn, you laugh and most of all enjoy watching 3 very down to earth people that I would love to invite for dinner as I think they would just enjoy someone cooking for them even though they are expert chefs. thanks for such a great show.
I ejoyed the show cannot wait for the next show is there going to be a thrird in the serise and i hope there is the first two where great
Enjoy watching this show. Lots of fun. Keep up the good work guys!!!
Show is a joy to watch. Great food, great fun . The way it should be!!
I absoulutely LOVE this show its my all time favourite. I cant decide who my favourite is out of Anna Ben or Darren. I watch it whenever I can. Love your work.
I loved the English version, and was rapt when the Aussie one come out. I think ours is better, but I might be a bit biased. Does anyone know where Anna came from? I've never seen her before.
These guys are brilliant! Britian does not have the monoply on great chefs so why dont we have . . Australian market kitchen,andAustralian master chefs also Iron chef Australia or chefs Down Under come on lets show them all! anyone agree?
One of my favourite shows!!!
Love the show. if only my husband and I get on that well in the kitchen. love to know where they got that pasta and sauage maker from?
I think it's an attachment to the KitchenAid mixer thingy.
We love this show. It is fun to watch
It's the only cooking show my husband will watch with me. We both have a laugh as well as fantastic recipies... and it's west australian, well done! Can't wait for the next series.
This is my one of my fave cooking shows... love Anna... she is the best cook... keeps it real and different.. lub Bender... he is great as well.... Darrin can be a bit somber....but keep up the great show... we want more..
I LIKE THE BANTER BETWEEN ALL THREE
I love this show Ben is so HOT!!
This is my favorite show. You 3 all rock. Anna, do you have a cook book out??? I love your gorgeous summer salads amoung all the other things
This is my favorite cooking programme, I love the way they pay out on each other in jest. Very light -hearted fun with great recipes.
I love this show, yeh they bounce off each other really well
Fun show, three chefs from different backgrounds and styles yet they all compliment each other. Love it.
Watching this show is more like watching 3 people sharing a kitchen, having fun and a good laugh! It's almost a bonus that the recipies sound delicious and make you want to get into the kitchen and try them for yourself.
I love the rapport between the chefs. They are very likeable and talented people. The recipes are very inventive. More episodes please. Yes I want to be a taster too!!!
What a great show. It is very entertaining and lighthearted and has fantastic recipes. The Chefs gel together so well. This programme is one of the driving forces for us signing up for Foxtel. We look forward to every programme.
My sister & I want to be 'the tasters', wonder how you get on the show to taste all that wonderful food?
love what they cook
there are the best would love to see more of them
I just love this show as they are all so down to earth, and have fun in the kitchen, which its what food and cooking is all about.
I love the Best in Aust. Best show, best 3 people.
Loved the marathon - such a great show!
I was waiting for this as I'd seen The Best (UK) with Ben yonks ago!! This was just as good!! Also have The Best cookbook from the BBC, it's worth seeking out.
Watching the marathon of 'The Best' was fantastic, a great relaxing day.
watching the marathon is a great way to recover from a hangover.
I stumbled upon this show during the day - usually only watch at night sometimes. Fantastic fun, entertaining and easy to follow recipes - will be watching much more!
I think this show is fabulous - funny & full of good food...