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Chef Peter Gordon - Mexican chocolate cake
Peter Gordon is the pioneer of fushion food and for 40 years he's gathered ingredients, textures and techniques from the kitchens of the world. He's owned award winning restaurants from Wellington to London, New York and Auckland and we are thrilled he's including Summer Weekends in his summer plans this month. This… Audio
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Chef Josh Emett cooking up a menu for sailing royalty
10 Jan 2025The superstar Kiwi chef has designed the menu for the upcoming Sail GP event in Auckland on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 January. Audio
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Ice cream for Vanuatu
10 Jan 2025Thomas Bros Orchard in Motueka have dedicated their busiest day of the season to fundraising efforts for the families of staff members in Vanuatu. Audio
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Why does iced coffee cost more?
9 Jan 2025Is it a coffee conspiracy or do the iced versions of our favourite drinks really cost more to produce?
Chef Peter Gordon - Mexican chocolate cake
Peter Gordon is the pioneer of fushion food and for 40 years he's gathered ingredients, textures and techniques from the kitchens of the world. He's owned award winning restaurants from Wellington to… Audio
Chef Josh Emett cooking up a menu for sailing royalty
The superstar Kiwi chef has designed the menu for the upcoming Sail GP event in Auckland on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 January. Audio
Ice cream for Vanuatu
Thomas Bros Orchard in Motueka have dedicated their busiest day of the season to fundraising efforts for the families of staff members in Vanuatu. Audio
Why does iced coffee cost more?
Is it a coffee conspiracy or do the iced versions of our favourite drinks really cost more to produce?
Wellington bakery creating new pie flavours every day
Korean Gochujang pork belly is popular and people go bonkers for the Big Mac in a pie. But the pie de jour is their beef brisket with jalapeno bacon relish. Audio
Fruit fly incursion: No new insects found as intensive search continues
Biosecurity NZ said its staff were on the ground in south Auckland checking traps and collecting disposal bins.
Five of the best classic Kiwi pubs
According to travel writer Peter Janssen it must be built before 1967, have been continuously serving beer and have some architectural integrity. Audio
Getting adventurous with the classic Kiwi pie
Bakers Joe and Carey Player at Wellington's Salut Pies create new flavours almost daily, ranging from red thai curry to eggs benedict. Audio
The best classic pubs
Travel writer Peter Janssen joins Anna Thomas to share five iconic, historic, and road-trippable Kiwi pubs. Audio
It's time to snap up watermelons, stonefruit and cucumbers
A cold summer is not translating into high fruit and vege prices, an expert says. Audio
Kiwi abroad: Chef Toby Archibald in Dallas
His restaurant Quarter Acre blends the iconic Kiwi dream and cuisine with local produce - all in the heart of Texas. Audio
New Year's best produce buys
The new year has started with some good news for supermarket shoppers. It may be cold now, but warm weather has provided favourable growing conditions for many parts of the country... meaning extra… Audio
Why the produce on sale might not be what you expect
Compared to last year, a number of different types of fruit and vegetables appear cheaper.
'We had a vision': Community kai initiative works from the ground up
Seeds of Hope has built more than 200 garden boxes in backyards as well as supplying crews who help with planting and harvesting. Audio
Is this New Zealand's best crayfish shop?
"I have never had a summer off in my life," Johnny Clark, whose grandfather started Nins Bin, says.
Lower Hutt community growing own kai to feed whanau
As foodbanks struggle to stay afloat, a Lower Hutt community has turned to growing its own kai to feed whanau in need. Seeds of Hope, a programme run by Oasis Church in Naenae and funded by local and… Audio
What is the best diet to start your year off with? Nutrition experts weigh in
The award-winning Mediterranean diet has again been named the top of a US diet ranking system, as voted by a selection of nutrition professionals.
Yes chef! In the Kitchen with Peter Gordon
Restaurateur, writer and fusion pioneer chef Peter Gordon has generously accepted our invitation to join us each Saturday for Summer Weekends to make us lunch, or it could be dinner or even both.
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Vertical farming project parent company enters administration
Hamilton business Greenleaf Fresh is being put into voluntary administration. It is the company behind Greengrower, a vertical farm operation that received $3.5 million in public funding.
My Favourite Dead Person | Season 1 | Episode 1: Tom Ah Chee
Whom do we have to thank for bringing the supermarket and drive-through to New Zealand? Find out as Josh and the tamariki revel in the business genius of Tom Ah Chee. Video
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