This Surprising Dinner Hack from Carrie Bickmore Is Turning Heads—Should You Try It?
- Replies 3
When it comes to dinnertime, most of us have our tried-and-true routines—plates, cutlery, maybe a nice tablecloth if we’re feeling fancy. But every now and then, someone comes along and shakes things up in a way that gets everyone talking. This week, that someone is none other than radio star and former The Project host, Carrie Bickmore, whose latest 'fun mum' dinner hack has set social media abuzz—and ruffled a few traditional feathers along the way!
Carrie, a mother of three and well-known for her down-to-earth approach to parenting, took to Instagram to share a video of her latest family dinner experiment. Instead of serving up the classic Aussie favourite, spaghetti bolognese, in bowls or on plates, she spread out a couple of sheets of baking paper right on the kitchen bench and piled the pasta high for everyone to dig in, communal-style.
'Thought I’d be a fun mum and let the kids just eat in a more relaxed manner,' she captioned the video, 'they loved it (thought it was so weird!) but loved it.' And while her kids were all for the novelty, the internet had a field day—especially her Italian Australian followers.
The reaction? Let’s just say it was as saucy as the spag bol itself! The comedy trio Sooshi Mango, famous for their hilarious takes on Italian-Australian culture, chimed in: 'The souls of our nonnas just entered our bodies and screeched in deep pain and agony!' Meanwhile, TV chef Silvia Colloca added her own dramatic flair: 'I can hear my Nonnas and their Nonnas writhing in agony in this new circle of hell designed for Italians!'
Other Italian Aussies joined the fun, with comments like, 'Oh dear my little Italian self is cringing,' and 'My nonna just re-alived and gasped.' One even confessed, 'I see the fun. I do. I’m Italian and we love the fun but this is pushing us to the brink.' Clearly, when it comes to pasta, tradition runs deep!
But it wasn’t just the lack of plates that got people talking. Some eagle-eyed viewers zeroed in on Carrie’s choice of parmesan cheese, suggesting that a Grana Padano would have been a more authentic (and tastier) option. One cheeky commenter wrote, 'The fact that you are rich and famous but still use the weird dry Parmesan cheese makes me feel so validated.' It just goes to show, even celebrities can’t escape the scrutiny of the internet’s food police!
Of course, it’s all in good fun. Carrie herself is no stranger to a bit of online banter, and her willingness to try something new (and a little bit silly) is part of what makes her so relatable. Plus, let’s not forget her incredible work raising over $25 million for brain cancer research through her Beanies 4 Brain Cancer initiative—proof that she’s got a heart as big as her sense of humour.
So, is this dinner hack a stroke of genius or a culinary crime? Well, that depends on who you ask! For busy parents, it’s a clever way to make mealtime more interactive and less about the washing up. For traditionalists, it might be a step too far from the sacred rituals of Italian dining. But at the end of the day, it’s about bringing people together and having a laugh—which, if you ask us, is what family dinners are all about.
If you’re feeling brave, why not give it a go? Lay out some baking paper, pile on the pasta, and let everyone dig in. Who knows—you might just start a new family tradition (or at least get a good story out of it).
You can watch Carrie's video below:
Credit: @bickmorecarrie / Instagram
We’d love to hear from you, members! Have you ever tried a quirky dinner hack like this? Would you dare serve spag bol straight on the bench, or is that a step too far? Share your thoughts, your own dinner hacks, or your best 'nonna would never!' stories in the comments below. Let’s get the conversation (and maybe the pasta) rolling!
Carrie, a mother of three and well-known for her down-to-earth approach to parenting, took to Instagram to share a video of her latest family dinner experiment. Instead of serving up the classic Aussie favourite, spaghetti bolognese, in bowls or on plates, she spread out a couple of sheets of baking paper right on the kitchen bench and piled the pasta high for everyone to dig in, communal-style.
'Thought I’d be a fun mum and let the kids just eat in a more relaxed manner,' she captioned the video, 'they loved it (thought it was so weird!) but loved it.' And while her kids were all for the novelty, the internet had a field day—especially her Italian Australian followers.
The reaction? Let’s just say it was as saucy as the spag bol itself! The comedy trio Sooshi Mango, famous for their hilarious takes on Italian-Australian culture, chimed in: 'The souls of our nonnas just entered our bodies and screeched in deep pain and agony!' Meanwhile, TV chef Silvia Colloca added her own dramatic flair: 'I can hear my Nonnas and their Nonnas writhing in agony in this new circle of hell designed for Italians!'
Carrie Brickmore became the talk of the town following her controversial dinner trick. Credit: @bickmorecarrie / Instagram
Other Italian Aussies joined the fun, with comments like, 'Oh dear my little Italian self is cringing,' and 'My nonna just re-alived and gasped.' One even confessed, 'I see the fun. I do. I’m Italian and we love the fun but this is pushing us to the brink.' Clearly, when it comes to pasta, tradition runs deep!
But it wasn’t just the lack of plates that got people talking. Some eagle-eyed viewers zeroed in on Carrie’s choice of parmesan cheese, suggesting that a Grana Padano would have been a more authentic (and tastier) option. One cheeky commenter wrote, 'The fact that you are rich and famous but still use the weird dry Parmesan cheese makes me feel so validated.' It just goes to show, even celebrities can’t escape the scrutiny of the internet’s food police!
Of course, it’s all in good fun. Carrie herself is no stranger to a bit of online banter, and her willingness to try something new (and a little bit silly) is part of what makes her so relatable. Plus, let’s not forget her incredible work raising over $25 million for brain cancer research through her Beanies 4 Brain Cancer initiative—proof that she’s got a heart as big as her sense of humour.
So, is this dinner hack a stroke of genius or a culinary crime? Well, that depends on who you ask! For busy parents, it’s a clever way to make mealtime more interactive and less about the washing up. For traditionalists, it might be a step too far from the sacred rituals of Italian dining. But at the end of the day, it’s about bringing people together and having a laugh—which, if you ask us, is what family dinners are all about.
If you’re feeling brave, why not give it a go? Lay out some baking paper, pile on the pasta, and let everyone dig in. Who knows—you might just start a new family tradition (or at least get a good story out of it).
You can watch Carrie's video below:
Credit: @bickmorecarrie / Instagram
We’d love to hear from you, members! Have you ever tried a quirky dinner hack like this? Would you dare serve spag bol straight on the bench, or is that a step too far? Share your thoughts, your own dinner hacks, or your best 'nonna would never!' stories in the comments below. Let’s get the conversation (and maybe the pasta) rolling!
.png){kind=icon}
