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.
Kitchen Cabinet (Season 1)
Amanda Vanstone and Christopher Pyne (Episode 1)
Writer: Annabel Crabb
Air date: 2012-02-22
Runtime: 31 min
Overview: 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.
Nigel Scullion (Episode 2)
Air date: 2012-02-29
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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.
Penny Wong (Episode 3)
Air date: 2012-03-07
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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.
Julie Bishop (Episode 4)
Air date: 2012-03-14
Runtime: 31 min
Overview: 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?
Tanya Plibersek (Episode 5)
Air date: 2012-03-21
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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.
Dick Adams (Episode 6)
Air date: 2012-03-28
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: 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.
