Fabulous cooking from Neil Perry!

Around the Circle
We catch up with our hosts’ latest news and exploits.

Alexandra Richards
She’s rock royalty and has lived a life many would dream of, but don’t let that fool you. Daughter of Rolling Stone Keith Richards and model Patti Hansen, Alexandra Richards, has her feet planted firmly on the ground. And, right now that’s Australian ground. The model, artist and DJ who is in Australia for a promotional visit for Diesel and 666 Pure Tasmanian Vodka, joins us on the couch. 

Host Chat

John Elder Robison
New York Times best-selling author, John Elder Robison, tells us about his new book, Be Different, in which he shares stories from his own life and the lives of other Aspergians giving the reader a rare window into the Aspergian mind.
Be Different: Adventures of a free-range Aspergian, Random House, RRP: $29.99

Neil Perry Cooking
Chef extraordinaire Neil Perry joins us to prepare Kung Pao Chicken (Gung Bo), and to tell us about a cause close to his heart - The Starlight Children’s Foundation Serving up Smiles campaign.
Serving up Smiles is all about channelling the Australian public’s love of good food and good company to a worthy cause – brightening up the lives of seriously ill children and their families.
If you can cook, you can help. During the months of September and October register your dinner party or work bake-off at www.servingupsmiles.org.au   

Emails & Host Chat
We look at some viewer emails on today's topics.
Share your views. Email us at thecircle@networkten.com.au

Father’s Day Gift Guide
Stuck on what to give dad this Father’s Day. Fear not...we show you some great gift ideas to suit all budgets. Click here for the guide.

Ten News Cross

Host Chat

Charlie Pickering & Josh Thomas
Your Gen is giving us two new episodes each week on Sundays and Wednesdays. The year kicks off this Sunday with a very special Topsy Turvy special, with all of the regulars taking on the persona of another. Charlie has to channel his inner Amanda Keller, complete with heels while Josh has the tough job of filling Charlie's 'genius' shoes. Shaun steps into Josh’s Gen Y shoes, and Amanda filled Shaun's hosting duties for the night. Charlie and Josh join us to tell us more!
Talkin’ ‘bout Your Generation, Wed at 8.30pm and Sun at 7.30pm on TEN.
http://www.joshthomas.com.au/#/gigs

Melissa King
Every year around spring, some of our country’s most beautiful private gardens are opened to the public to walk through and enjoy. Today Melissa shows us around Lister Garden with Richard Barley, the CEO of Open Gardens Australia. 
http://www.opengarden.org.au/

Host Chat
Hall & Oates Concert Dates
Thursday Feb 2:  THE PLENARY at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Saturday Feb 4: A day on the green CENTENNIAL VINEYARDS, BOWRAL NSW
Sunday Feb 5: A day on the green SIRROMET WINES, MT COTTON QLD
Wednesday Feb 8: SYDNEY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE 
Saturday Feb 11: A day on the green PETER LEHMANN WINES, BAROSSA VALLEY SA
Sunday Feb 12: A day on the green ROCHFORD WINES, YARRA VALLEY VIC 
For full event information for the winery shows, visit www.adayonthegreen.com.au
For indoor shows, visit www.frontiertouring.com.au
Tickets on sale Wed 07 September: www.ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100

Neil Perry Cooking Update
Neil adds the finishing touches to today’s delicious dish, Kung Pao Chicken (Gung Bo).

Andrew McClelland
The latest news from the tech world is Steve Jobs stepping down as CEO of Apple. And while the most powerful company in the world may have appointed a new CEO, our man on the ground Andrew McClelland wants to throw his hat in the ring! Today he will amaze us with some new products and demonstrate his sales pitch skills.

Cooking Wrap-Up
Time to put today’s dish to the taste test.

Today’s Host Wardrobe:
Very Very (Gorgi)
Jolie & Deen (Yumi)
Warwick Jones (Denise)
Accessories by: Mezi and Nicole Fendel

Circle Shopping Details:
Hi Life - Health & Beauty - Stem Cell Therapy: 1300 607 946 
Brand Developers - Ahh Bra: 1800 104 104 
Ent Technologies - Flo Sinus Care: 1300 857 912 www.flosinuscare.com.au 
Real Insurance - Funeral: 13 2956 www.reallifecover.com.au
Global Shop Direct - Genie Bra: 1300 500 200 www.geniebra.com.au
Hi Life - Health & Beauty - Rapid Loss: 1300 089 035

Circle Announcements
Walk With Me
A national call for social inclusion towards people living with a disability will take place on Sunday, 18th September at The Kings School, North Parramatta. Part of a nationwide initiative, Walk With Me in NSW will be hosted by Northcott Disability Services. The event aims to bring people of all abilities together and to encourage the local community to see a person first and not their disability.
A variety of fun activities and entertainment including face painting, a petting zoo,
sporting clinics, a sausage sizzle, children’s activities and more will be part of the Walk With Me event at The Kings School, North Parramatta.
For more information on Walk With Me visit www.walkwithme.org.au or Freecall 1800 506 071.


Sydney Children’s Festival (26 September – 8 October)
Tickets on sale now.
The festival features six theatre productions, over 50 workshops and over 40 free events. The 2011 program is the festival’s biggest to date, covering every aspect of creativity and learning including live theatre, art, music, science and circus play for kids aged up to 12 and their families. With creative activities to try, magical performances to see, and brand new learning experiences to share, Sydney Children’s Festival is a giant, high energy artistic playground for families across Sydney!
Visit the website for performances, events, venues and bookings:
www.sydneychildrensfestival.com