Tonight | Better Homes and Gardens on Channel 7: Johanna catches up with Karen Martini – Johanna Griggs visits former Better Homes and Gardens presenter Karen Martini in Melbourne, while the team brings cooking, gardening, pets and home projects to Friday night. The episode airs on 6 November 2026 at 7pm on Channel 7 and 7two, and is available on 7plus.
Karen has spent more than three decades in restaurants and cookbooks. She now leads Bar Carolina and has opened its rooftop bar, Tetto di Carolina. Johanna catches up with her in the kitchen and tries the restaurant’s Chicken Costoletta.
The return visit gives this week’s episode a familiar face alongside its practical segments. Karen once presented on the show, and Johanna’s stop brings viewers into her current Melbourne venture.
Karen Martini and a Friday night menu
Colin Fassnidge makes slow-cooked, spicy beef cheek tacos. He puts the filling into soft tortillas, fries them until crisp, and serves them with a dipping sauce, cheese, coriander and chilli.
Clarissa Feildel also turns to skewers, preparing Japanese tsukune meatballs with chicken and pork mince, miso, soy and sesame. Her recipe includes a glossy glaze made with soy, mirin, sake and brown sugar, as well as a vegetarian variation.
Dr Harry meets Con and Lucy
Dr Harry visits Con and Lucy, his German Shepherd disability support dog. Lucy has become fascinated by the water dragons along Brisbane’s Clem Jones Promenade, turning their daily walks into a search for the reptiles. The pair’s bond has helped Con manage anxiety and connect with others.
For an outdoor project, Adam Dovile builds spotted gum lounges for poolside relaxation. The simple design can also work on a balcony or in a backyard without a large collection of specialist tools.
Bowral gardens and Christmas ideas
Melissa King heads to Burradoo Park Farm in Bowral, a 600-acre regenerative sanctuary with cut flower and market gardens and a Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden. She also visits Bowral Beekeeping to learn more about honey production.
Juliet Love looks ahead to Christmas with decorating ideas for homes of different sizes. She covers colour palettes, personal touches and decorations children can help make.
Better Homes and Gardens airs Friday 6 November 2026 at 7pm on Channel 7 and 7two. It is also available on 7plus.
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