Food

Hot-smoked Salmon with Sorrel, Poached Eggs & Crispy Pancetta Audio

The promotional body for the red meat industry says fines handed to more than 15 butchers who misused potentially harmful preservatives, aren't tough enough. Audio

It could be years before the organic food industry gets a certification regime, angering producers who are convinced it will confuse customers and leave New Zealand lagging behind the rest of the… Audio

New evidence suggests the real Anzac biscuit could've been nothing more than a gingernut. Audio

Helen Leach (Dunedin studio) is an Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at the University of Otago. Nancy Bell is the the daughter of the man who invented Pineapple Lumps. Lawrie Smith from the Paeroa… Audio

It's a love it or loathe it spread, but if you are Paddington Bear there is no question - marmalade sandwiches are the best. A Wellington couple agree, but they're also coming up with interesting… Audio

Mark Christensen of the Heritage Food Crops Research Trust is rediscovering healthier fruit and vegetables among heirloom varieties forgotten by the modern food production system. Audio

New Zealand photographer who has created series re-creating of the last meals of Death Row criminals, backstage rider requests of rock musicians, and the food of doomsday preppers. Audio

Fiona Greig is a is a nutritionist with Beef and Lamb NZ. She's promoting World Iron Week. Audio

Shaun Clouston Chef/Partner at Logan Brown Restaurant Wellington presents his recipe for (gluten-free) carrot cake with passion fruit frosting. Audio

New Zealand Society meets a Waikato food rescue service that has saved 10 tonnes of food from going to the landfill, in only six months. Audio

Returning now to our top story, and the Government's push for healthier eating, with a flagship programme being launched in Gisborne today. Audio

Burger King has announced it is scrapping television advertising aimed at children and has stopped including children's toys with their meals. Audio

Cookery book junkies craving exotic food inspiration, but think they've seen it all, need look no further. Audio

Stephanie Alexander is regarded as one of Australia's great food authors and educators. She has set up several restaurants and is the author of the several cook books, including the best-selling The… Audio

Anthony Zografos of DNATrek has found a way to apply an invisible signature to the skin of a fruit or blended into oils and processed foods that can identify exactly where your food comes from. Audio

James Chatterton and Mike Cheyne of Mash Tun Crackers love their beer. They were brewing when they had the idea of crackers as a tasty way to recycle the spent grains used in making ale. Audio

Belinda Jackson's wine picks for the weekend: Gran Tesoro Garnacha 2013 $14 Soft and juicy Spanish red with a suppleness that makes it easy to enjoy. Sweet, spicy and ripe - great with those hocks! Te… Audio

Dariush Lolaiy shares his recipe for Boar Hock and Parsley Terrine. Audio

Author and florist, Fionna Hill lives in an Auckland apartment, but still manages to have a thriving garden of edible plants. She grows them in pots on her balcony, everything from miners lettuce to… Audio