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DIARY 3

In conversation with

Olive Cooke

"I have actually been making the same Chicken Pie at least once a week for the past few months. Recipe is one of Jamie Oliver's called the Proper Chicken Pie with homemade pastry. It's getting better with every attempt."

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WHERE ARE YOU FROM AND WHERE ARE YOU NOW? WHERE IS HOME FOR YOU?

My heart is always in two places, which in turn means I have two homes. Both in Walyalup (Freemantle) West Australia on Nyoongar Country where I grew up with my family & friends but also here on Arakwal Bundjalung Country (Byron Bay) with my husband, pooch, sister and friends that I love and adore.

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS YOUR FAVOURITE SPOT TO SWIM?

It is hard for me to choose just one spot as I feel this is so dependent on who I am swimming with. I would have to say both Leighton Beach/ anywhere on the South West of Australian but also Croatia. My girlfriends and I have had a summer between islands a few years ago and have vivid memories of the blue water and a sense of calm finding little nooks off the coast of Hyah.

YOUR FAVOURITE FELLA SWIMSUIT?

I love the Casanova Top & Chad Bottom in Nyidbarriya.

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IF YOU COULD TRAVEL ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW, WHERE WOULD YOU GO? SORRY WE CAN ONLY DREAM RIGHT NOW...

I would love to visit my friends & family in the UK right now, then whisk off to Mexico. Eating wonderful authentic foods & swimming in crystal clear waters... experiencing just a tiny moment of rich Mexican culture.

We have all been spending time at home more than ever. Have you perfected any recipes of late. and if so could you share it with us?

I have actually been making the same Chicken Pie at least once a week for the past few months. Recipe is one of Jamie Oliver's called the Proper Chicken Pie with homemade pastry. It's getting better with every attempt.

WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY READING/ WATCHING/ LISTENING TO?

I watch Ru Paul's Drag Race both US and UK every weekend when a new episode releases. I have watched every season religiously. I also love a good podcast while I am working or driving. On repeat right now I have - The Junkees (hilarious yet inovative podcast discussing/ reviewing junk food), Speaking Out - presented by Larissa Behrendt, Grounded by Louis Theroux and of course My Favourite Murder.

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YOUR FAVOURITE MALE NAME FOR FUTURE FELLA STYLE NAME INSPIRATION... BE THEY ACTORS, WRITERS, HISTORIC FIGURES OR JUST SOMEONE YOU MET ON THE BEACH ON TIME.

The Henry - Just the name of a man I love.