Kitchen Cabinet

2012

A half-hour entertainment series that serves up a delectable combination of political discussion and good food. Each week one of Australia's most respected political commentators - Annabel Crabb - takes a plate and leads us into the homes and hearts of some of our most notable and engaging politicians.

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1
Amanda Vanstone and Christopher Pyne
2012-02-22
Christopher Pyne is one of the legendary dinner companions in the Liberal Party. The problem is, Pyne can't cook. Luckily former Howard Government minister Amanda Vanstone is a dynamo in the kitchen.
2
Nigel Scullion
2012-02-29
Political commentator Annabel Crabb joins Opposition Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion. Nigel cooks a chilli mud crab and a Nothern Territory tasting plate. Annabel's dessert is a mango and lemon myrtle trifle.
3
Penny Wong
2012-03-07
Prior to the 2013 Election Annabel Crabb visited the home of Australia's most influential politicians. Revisit their conversations & test the culinary skills of then Finance Minister, now Opposition Senate Leader Penny Wong.
4
Julie Bishop
2012-03-14
Deputy Leader of the Opposition Julie Bishop has survived three bloody leadership battles. So what makes this Adelaide born blue-blood-known for her famous 'death stare' - tick?
5
Tanya Plibersek
2012-03-21
Tanya Plibersek talks to Annabel about motherhood, her immigrant father, and her husband's journey from trafficking to public service - all while preparing stuffed zucchini flowers, and a superb trout pasta.
6
Dick Adams
2012-03-28
Dick Adams, the long-standing member for the seat of Lyons on the wild western Tasmanian coast, wrestles a 20 kilogram salmon into a stainless steel poacher as Annabel counters with dessert Tarte Tatin.