Backyard PARTY

Set the scene

MENU

It’s got to be food you feel guilty about eating, but that you can’t stop eating,” says Anthony. “You know a good party is where you lick your fingers in public. That’s the sort of food you want to have,” adds Colin. This is what the menu here embodies: “Your Saturday highlight at Bunnings is the sausage sizzle – this is like that sausage sanga on steroids,” Colin says. Anthony adds: “This Portuguese chicken has a bit of spice, a bit of char! This is our version of Frango’s Portuguese chicken. We’ve gone after all the big guys here – those hash browns are our take on Maccas!” Of course, Colin agrees: “It’s the party rosti that everyone loves.”

DRINKS

“Anthony likes a Bloody Mary so we have him covered, but I’m not a fan. I’d go for the gin-spiked green juice here – you can convince yourself it’s part of a detox,” says Colin.

PLAYLIST

It’s definitely going to be eclectic: “Metallica! Bee Gees! The Cure! Red Hot Chili Peppers,” offers Colin. “It’s 90s music all the way for me,” Anthony insists.

GUEST LIST

The guest list for this backyard party. And while an in-person get-together couldn’t happen this time, there’s no stopping some of our family from popping up unexpectedly – even in a virtual catch up to plan this story. “Hello!” shouted Mitch Edwards, fabulously dressed with a beer in hand, as he and Mark McKie of fame appeared in the call. At this point, the part fit for recording was brought to a swift end…