Food
The Good Oil: Are seed oils bad for us?
Some influencers would have us believe seed oils should be eliminated from our diets, but are they as bad for us as they say? Dr Emma Beckett, a senior lecturer of nutrition and food science at… Audio
The Good Oil: Are seed oils bad for us?
Some influencers would have us believe seed oils should be eliminated from our diets, but are they as bad for us as they say? Dr Emma Beckett, a senior lecturer of nutrition and food science at… Audio
Cacao-free chocolate is in the pipeline, but it won't taste the same
With the future of cacao bean production uncertain, chocolatey chunks made from fermented sunflower seeds may soon appear in our biscuits.
Are frozen or fresh veggies better for you?
At the supermarket what makes you decide between fresh or frozen veggies? If it's price or nutritional value, then you may be interested to know what really comes out on top. According to the latest… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
With his "Fruit of the Week" - nectarines, it's Glenn Forsyth, Minister of Fruit and Veggies Audio
Nurse launches app to decipher what's in packaged food
A kiwi nurse, who has launched an app to help decipher what is in packaged food, wants more honesty and transparency around ingredients. Kaiwise allows shoppers to scan the bar code on packaged items… Audio
Easy Eats: Chicken Summer tray-bake
Today's recipe is chicken summer tray bake with courgettes, cherry tomatoes and chickpeas. Click here for the recipe. Audio
Ramadan recipes to indulge in after sunset
Ramadan means about 30 evenings around the table and we eventually ask: What are we making tonight?
US attorney suing companies making ultra processed foods
A United States Attorney is suing some of the biggest food manufacturers, accusing them of deliberately designing products to be addictive despite the harm they're known to cause. David Chiu has… Audio
The Hastings Meatball Festival is back for a second year.
Much like last year, when a rollicking 15,000 meatballs were sold, punters can enjoy helpings provided by renowned restaurateurs and top local talent. Hastings Meatball Festival takes place on… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Minister of Fruit and Vege feeds us the good stuff on the last week of summer Audio
Queensland fruit fly operation in Mount Roskill ends
Biosecurity New Zealand announced the end of the six-week operation after no further evidence of the fly was found in the area.
Julie Biuso's Peach Guacamole
Shared Kitchen's Julie Biuso joins me to talk us through this delicious twist on avocado and toast. Get the recipe here. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Summer limps to an end, but the peaches aren't bad.. Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth crowns a Golden Queen Audio
A-Z of Aotearoa: P is for Pies!
Today Jesse continues through the A-Z of Aotearoa. Today it's the letter P for Pies. Audio
Local Legends: The family business looking out for the elderly
Today we're chatting with the team behind Jamie's Angels, a home-delivered meal service providing hundreds of fresh meals every week to elderly residents in Whanganui The husband and wife team took… Audio
Easy Eats: Mexican Black Bean and Corn Salad
It's Wednesday which means two things - you've made it to the middle of the week - and it's Easy Eats' day. Kelly Gibney joins me to share a yummy recipe that's full of flavour and quick to prepare. Audio
The 'sausage sensei' who says his snags are art
He's been a Marine and driven 18-wheelers, but no job spoke to Bill Dumas quite like this one.
The wine maker's bad luck
Too many grapes, international headwinds and a dramatic drop in drinkers is proving problematic for our wine producers
