Food
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's Friday and time to head down to the markets with our Minister of Fruit and Veges Glenn Forsyth - he has the scoop on asparagus and snow peas. Audio
It's International vegetarian day
Today is International Vegetarian Day. The Panel talks about their commitment to meat free days and how often they indulge in veg only meals. Audio
Recipe request: Monica's Sprouted Bircher Muesli
Today we're showcasing Monica's Sprouted Bircher Muesli from Monica's Eatery in New Plymouth. Audio
Chuseok: Korean thanksgiving with chef Yutak Son
Chef Yutak Son designed a special thanksgiving menu for the kits and joins Jesse to talk about Korean cuisine. Audio
Chelsea Winter - Supergood - plant-based food for everyone
Celebrity chef and author Chelsea Winter talks to Jesse Mulligan about her latest cookbook, Supergood. Audio
Wellington chef hosts dining event inspired by his Sri Lankan grandmother
Romesh Dissanayake, head chef at Wellington restaurant Glass, is hosting a (sold out) Sri Lankan-inspired dinner event called 'Seela' as part of this month's Visa Wellington on a Plate festival. He… Audio, Gallery
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Up early for us every Monday and Friday from the markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veges Glenn Forsyth - today, more herb talk on parsley and chives. Audio
Priming the primary sector: Rachel Taulelei
Rachel Taulelei (Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, Ngāti Rarua, Ngāti Koata) is the CEO of Kono, a family-owned Maori food and beverage producer and exporter. A seafood aficionado, her business Yellow Brick… Audio
Nadia Lim - Ciro's Gnocchi
When Nadia was a teenager she worked in an Italian restaurant run by Ciro Sanino from Naples and today she shares this delightful gnocchi recipe which she says is soft and silky and unlike any other… Audio
A history of kai in the capital with Liz Melish
A whakatauki, or proverb, is providing inspiration for Te Atiawa's Liz Mellish who's kicking off a series of food history talks for Wellington on a Plate in the capital next month, by prominent… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Our Minister of Fruit and Veges, Glenn Forsyth, who today talks about herbs and new season veges. Audio
Science proves that leftover takeaways do taste better
Science has proven that left over food, especially takeaways, tastes better after a night in the fridge. Audio
Boutique butter maker sees opportunities in wake of Covid-19
A New Zealand producer churning out what he calls the champagne of butter says Covid-19 is creating more opportunities overseas for high end products from Aotearoa.
The butter sells in a premium… Video, Audio
Great Barrier Island gets its own craft gin
Until last October, Andi Ross and her family lived in Auckland and holidayed on Great Barrier Island, until the lure of island living proved too great. Since moving to Great Barrier, Andi has set up… Audio, Gallery
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's Monday and time to look at all the news from the produce markets with Glenn Forsyth, our Minister of Fruit and Veges. Today Glenn's been in the South Island where the prices are noticeably more… Audio
'Urban food growing' important for climate and communities - Greens
Councils should be encouraged to leave room for community gardens in new subdivisions, Green Party co-leader James Shaw says.
Julie Biuso's Greek Lamb Burgers with Creamy Feta Dressing
Julie Biuso is set to release her first book in 17 years and shares one of the delicious recipes with us. Audio, Gallery
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's Friday and time to look at all the news from the produce markets with our Minister of Fruit and Veges Glenn Forsyth - today fat mandarins! Audio
Recipe request: Pumpkin Tomato Dhal
James Hutton from Marmalade Delicatessan and Catering in Wellington shares the secret for his delicious Pumpkin Tomato Dhal. Audio
Restaurants Association unhappy with Level extension
Restaurant and bar owners around the country say they need more government help if they are to survive another 10 days of the current Covid-19 restrictions. Yesterday's Alert Level announcement means… Audio