Trolley Watch — All Episodes
New Idea Food’s Trolley Watch is the go-to podcast for all Aussie shoppers who love a bargain and love delicious food. Presented by New Idea Food editor Amy Sinclair and New Idea Food Director Barbara Northwood, Trolley Watch takes the fuss out of supermarket shopping by giving you no-nonsense reviews of the best products in aisle, the new supermarket foods you HAVE to try – as well as plenty of tips, tricks and laughs along the way!
Cadbury Caramilk: Is it really worth the hype?`
It's the biggest supermarket release of 2019 - but is Cadbury Caramilk really worth the hype? Food Director Barb Northwood and Amy Sinclair taste and rate it - plus Barb makes a VERY exciting announcement about Caramilk Philadelphia Cheese. Also, the best supermarket garlic breads revealed, the three common mistakes everyone makes when barbecuing and Barb's top Christmas cake tips. All this and more in this brand new episode of Trolley Watch!
Best supermarket yoghurts tasted and rated!
In this week's episode, we review all the major supermarket yoghurts - across every price point! You won't believe which was the best ... Plus, secret food cravings we're too embarrassed to admit - until now! - and Barb’s top kitchen storage tips revealed. Join Food Director Barb Northwood and New Idea Food editor Amy Sinclair for another fun and informative trip down the aisle!
The Trolley Watch Tea Taste Test - find out which budget supermarket teabag beat the far more expensive ranges!
The Trolley Watch Tea Taste Test - find out which budget supermarket teabag beat the far more expensive ranges! Plus Barb’s secret hacks for choosing the best supermarket produce, all-new freezer facts - and find out why a super sharp knife is so much safer than a blunt one! Join Amy & Barb for another hilarious - and informative! - trip to the supermarket with this week’s Trolley Watch.
Supermarket pancake mixes tasted & rated - which ones the best? Plus secret kitchen hazards and the 6 new supermarket foods you have to try this week
We all love pancakes - but which supermarket variety is the best? Barb reveals her top picks! Also, the secret cooking hazards that have been banned from kitchens around Australia - with very good reason. Plus Barb reveals the cheesecake recipe which wowed her guests this week and 'New & Fabulous' - the 6 new supermarket foods you need to try! All this and more in this week’s Trolley Watch - listen to Amy and Barb now!
Supermarket Banana Bread tasted & rated - which ones the best? Plus Barb’s best kitchen cleaning hacks ... and the time she cooked in the nude!
We all love banana bread - but which supermarket variety is the best? Barb reveals the best - and also which variety made her pretty cross! Also, Barb’s secret tips to making a perfect stir-fry and the best new kitchen cleaning hacks you need to know. And don’t miss Barb’s big nude kitchen confession! All this and more in this week’s Trolley Watch - listen to Amy and Barb now!
The ultimate supermarket bread taste test - which one’s the best? Plus the best new kitchen gadgets on Barb’s ultimate baking masterclass!
So many supermarket breads - but which one’s the best? Don’t miss this week’s Best in Aisle where New Idea Food Barbara Northwood tastes and rates the best white breads, who won’t believe who wins! Plus, Barb’s ultimate baking Masterclass - the ultimate tips and tricks to give you better results. And find out the best new kitchen gadgets on the market - and they’re so cheap! Join Barb and New Idea Food's Amy on this hilarious trip through the supermarket - click here to listen!
The ultimate supermarket bacon taste test - which one’s the best? Plus Barb’s go-to dinner party menu and how to make the perfect mashed potato
Love bacon? Well don’t miss this week’s Best in Aisle where New Idea Food Barbara Northwood tastes and rates the best supermarket varieties. Plus, Barb’s ultimate mashed potato masterclass, the chocolate blind taste test - and find out why Barb cooks her chicken parma on the deck!
Australia’s best supermarket snag revealed! Plus Barb’s pavlova masterclass and her ultimate 2-minute recipe!
In this ninth episode, food director Barbara Northwood tastes and rates all the leading supermarket sausages - you won’t believe who gets the Golden Trolley! Plus Barb tells you how to make the perfect pavlova - giving you all her top tips and tricks to nail it every time. Barb and Food Editor Amy also discuss a recent list of Australia’s top bikkies - do YOU agree? And find out what Barb’s famous 2-minute recipe is - you’ll make it all the time.
The ultimate ice-cream blind taste test - which one wins? Plus Barb’s best last-minute Mars Bar dessert and all-new freezer facts!
In this eighth episode, food director Barbara Northwood tastes and rates all the leading supermarket spring rolls - yum! Barb also reveals her favourite last-minute dessert (Hint: it involves Mars Bars, caramel and bananas!) and reveals what NOT to do when making jam. Plus don't miss her all-new freezer facts - more surprising foods you can store in your freezer revealed! Join Barb and New Idea Food's Amy on this fabulous trip to the supermarket - click here to listen!
The Budget Wine Challenge - Barb rates the best cheap drops! Plus, the top times to shop and best supermarket sausage rolls revealed!
In this seventh episode, food director Barbara Northwood tastes and rates all the leading supermarket sausage rolls - now you can buy with confidence! Barb also tells you why you should ALWAYS buy food out of season and also rates the best budget wines in the market - proving you don't have to spend big for a quality drop! And don't miss another round of cooking disasters - our best yet! Join Barb and New Idea Food's Amy on this fabulous trip to the supermarket - click here to listen!
Barb's big packet cake mix bake-off - our closest battle yet! Plus, feed the family for $10 and Vegan v Meat, can Barb pick it?
In this sixth episode, food director Barbara Northwood tastes and rates all the leading supermarket packet cake mixes - you won't believe who wins! Barb also tells you how to feed a family for $10 and we take a close look at the vegan 'Faux Meats' now available in supermarkets - can Barb pick the real deal? Plus plastic v wooden chopping boards, what you should buy and why! Join Barb and New Idea Food's Amy on this fabulous trip to the supermarket - click here to listen!
Battle of the supermarket instant coffees, Barb's pick of budget Camemberts - and how to turn your baking disasters into dessert!
In this fifth episode, food director Barbara Northwood tastes and rates all the leading supermarket camembert - it's a tough job, but someone's gotta do it! Barb also also answers your trickiest cooking dilemmas and does a blind taste test on the cheapest - and dearest! - instant coffee at Aldi, Coles and Woolies. Wait till you hear who won! And don't miss Barb's clever tips for turning your baking disaster into a winning dessert! Join Barb and New Idea Food's Amy on this hilarious trip to the supermarket.
Coles & Woolworths Hot Chook bargain wars - how YOU can get a free one! Plus! The best ravioli in the market and find out what Barb REALLY does with stuffing mix!
In this episode, Barb and Amy share their top 3 cooking hacks to save you time and money in the kitchen! Supermarket ravioli brands go head to head in "Best in Aisle". Plus! Everything you ever needed to know about hot chickens (including how to get a free one!)
Coles, Woolies & Aldi chicken nuggets put to the test, Barb's meatball disaster - plus popular cooking myths busted!
In this episode, Barb and Amy debunk the biggest cooking myths - you'll be shocked! We also put supermarket chicken nuggets. Plus, Barb spills on the time she tried to make Swedish meatballs. Spoiler alert - it didn't go so well! Join Amy and Barb on another hilarious trip to the supermarket!
Supermarket mud cakes tasted and rated, foods you didn't know you can freeze and the big debate - fridge vs pantry!
In our second episode, food director Barbara Northwood does a blind taste of supermarket mud cakes and awards one the Golden Trolley! We also discuss the hottest bargains of the week and address a major debate - Fridge vs. Pantry! Join Amy and Barb on this hilarious trip to the supermarket! All this and more - click here to listen!
Frozen pizzas tasted and rated, hilarious cooking disasters and food you CAN eat after best before dates!
In this first episode, food director Barbara Northwood reviews a huge range of supermarket pizzas and gives us her top pick - you’ll be surprised! We also investigate whether you can REALLY eat foods past their best before dates - and Barb gives you the lowdown on all the unlikely foods you didn’t know you can freeze! Join Amy and Barb on this hilarious trip to the supermarket! All this and more - click here to listen!