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Culinary history: Anzac Biscuits
Culinary historian, Allison Reynolds, shares the history behind the humble Anzac biscuit. Audio
Easy Eats: Loaded larb eggplant with brown rice
Recipe by Sam Parish
From Afternoons on Wednesday 24 April 2024
Easy Eats: Loaded larb eggplants on brown rice
This Sam Parish has a vege-loaded extraordinary dish, but it's still simple and easy to put together for a midweek meal. This week's version uses chicken mince but Sam says pork works just as well. Audio
Midday Rural News for 24 April 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 24 April 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Recipe: Nici Wickes' Sesame Anzac Biscuits
Recipe by Nici Wickes
From Anzac Day on Wednesday 24 April 2024
From sour dough to a scholarship, Brit MacDonald's story
Like many Invercargill woman Brit MacDonald tried her hand at sour dough making during COVID lockdowns. What sets her apart is that has turned into her owning her own bakery as well as receiving a… Audio
Midday Rural News for 23 April 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 23 April 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Greenpeace sounds warning over nitrates in water
Greenpeace claims drinking water in several Canterbury towns is contaminated with potentially dangerous levels of nitrates. Amanda Larsson from Greenpeace speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Made in NZ: Vertical berry farming
Traditionally the strawberry growing season winds up around now. The locally grown varieties disappear. That is except for "counter seasonal" grower 26 Seasons. Chief executive Grant Leach speaks to… Audio
Midday Rural News for 22 April 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Mandarin prices fall due to soft demand
The quality is high this year but the price growers are being paid is lower, one grower says.
Morning Rural News for 22 April 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Fruit and Veggie Minister Glenn Forsyth updates us on LeaderBrand's new massive covered facility in Gisborne which opened last week Audio
Lucy Corry: The campaign for a good muffin
Award winning author, food blogger, Lucy Corry joins us for another foodie catch-up. She wants to reinstate muffins to their former glory...and will stop at MUFFIN! Audio
Calling Home: The kiwi cafe making it big in Hollywood
LA locals have access to steak and cheese pies, flat whites and fresh fruit ice cream, curtesy of the New Zealand themed 'Ponsonby Road Cafe'. Audio
Which wild foods are safe to forage?
Christchurch conservationist Peter Langlands says his passion for foraging has turned him into an 'accidental botanist'. Audio
This Weekend: Rotorua search for the ultimate Oma's Appeltaart
This Saturday, the Netherlands Society in Rotorua is hosting a competition to crown the 'Master Baker of Oma's Appeltaart', what they call one of the most comforting pies in the history of pies. Audio
Chocolate and ginger pudding
Today Martin Bosley shares a fantastic recipe that combines the smooth full texture of a mousse with the creamy chocolate flavours. Martin tells us how to make his chocolate and ginger pudding. Audio
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