Food
The Columbian Exchange with Lauraine Jacobs
Simon Morris presents a new show about food - what we eat, why we eat it, where it came from and when we started trying it. Today, everyone knows about the many foods discovered in the Americas - from… Audio
Spice Wars with Sid Sahrawat
Simon Morris presents a new show about food - what we eat, why we eat it, where it came from and when we started trying it. Today, Auckland chef Sid Sahrawat on the subject of spices. Why did pepper… Audio
Italian Food before Columbus with Julie Biuso
Simon Morris presents a new show about food - what we eat, why we eat it, where it came from and when we started trying it. Today, Julie Biuso answers the question of Italian food before Christopher… Audio
Kiwi Kookery with Ray McVinnie
Simon Morris presents a new show about food – what we eat, why we eat it, where it came from and when we started trying it. In this episode, chef and food writer Ray McVinnie declares that dry-roasted… Video, Audio
'It started from a place of need': Making bread with Māori values
A Māori-owned bakery in Wellington is bringing pretzels, rēwena bread and manaakitanga to its new store in the eastern suburbs.
Batches of Smith Meats ham recalled due to food safety concerns
Several batches of ham have been recalled, just before Christmas lunch.
Recipes: White Peach Salad and Sweet Corn Salad
Today Julie Biuso of Shared Kitchen has two fabulous summer salad recipes to share. They're both great for the table on Christmas day or for using up left overs and an abundance of corn throughout… Audio
Move over, turkey: Christmas with Two Raw Sisters
Cookbook extaordinaires Rosa and Margo Flanagan share three festive dishes that make plants the stars of the dinner table. Audio
Fruit mince pies recalled after complaints and potential metal wire inside
Batches of Woolworths branded fruit mince pies have been recalled because they may contain metal wire.
Keeping berries fresh for the festive season
A short soak in water and baking soda will help extend the life of fresh raspberries, says Waikato berry grower Jay Malloy. he chats to Jesse Mulligan about this year's berry season. Audio
How to have a happy vegan Christmas
Most people will have some form of traditional Christmas dinner in mind; often Christmas meats and Christmas cake or pudding, but what do you make when vegan and gluten-free guests RSVP?
Supermarkets support grocery price comparison app - developer
The developer of a grocery price comparison app says supermarkets have responded positively to the online tool. Audio
Great corn crop despite 'war against the weather'
The country's largest corn grower said despite recent wet weather the crop is looking great as cobs start hitting supermarket shelves.
Safe storage tips from a food scientist
Dunedin food scientist Phil Bremer gives us the lowdown on how long you can safely store a range of foods - including half avocados, boiled eggs and tomato sauce. Audio
Cooking tips from a food physicist
The festive season of course means a wide variety of festive food. For those in charge of the Christmas fare that means achieving the perfect food texture. Sophia Rodrigues is a food physicist based… Audio
Food writer Kelsi Boocock on bringing the world to your kitchen
Since the release of her first cookbook in 2021 Kelsi Boocock has travelled to more than 20 countries, set up a food app and completed a diploma in plant-based cuisine at Le Cordon Bleu in London… Audio
