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Road trip with musician chef Flip Grater
Clare Grater, better-known perhaps, by her stage name, Flip Grater is a singer-songwriter, author, activist and chef based in Otautahi-Christchurch. Audio
Writer calls for National Wine Museum
A wine writer and columnist wants to see a National Wine Museum established to properly collate and preserve the country's wine history.
John Saker, the editor of wine newsletter Te Whenua, says New… Audio
'Widespread' presence of plastics in food - US consumer group
America's Consumer Reports has found that plastics retain a "widespread" presence in food despite the health risks, and called on regulators to reassess the safety of plastics that come into contact…
Kiwigarden recalls dairy-free yoghurt drops after traces of milk found
Traces of casein, a protein found in milk, were present in the Dairy Free Coconut Yogurt Drops.
Tasmania leads the way with new food fermentation hub
"Delicious alchemy" is how Kim Seagram describes the process of transforming primary produce into something more nutritious and tasty via fermentation. She's the chair of the Fermentation Hub - a… Audio
The Columbian Exchange with Lauraine Jacobs
Simon Morris presents a new show about food - what we eat, why we eat it, where it came from and when we started trying it. Today, everyone knows about the many foods discovered in the Americas - from… Audio
Spice Wars with Sid Sahrawat
Simon Morris presents a new show about food - what we eat, why we eat it, where it came from and when we started trying it. Today, Auckland chef Sid Sahrawat on the subject of spices. Why did pepper… Audio
Italian Food before Columbus with Julie Biuso
Simon Morris presents a new show about food - what we eat, why we eat it, where it came from and when we started trying it. Today, Julie Biuso answers the question of Italian food before Christopher… Audio
Kiwi Kookery with Ray McVinnie
Simon Morris presents a new show about food – what we eat, why we eat it, where it came from and when we started trying it. In this episode, chef and food writer Ray McVinnie declares that dry-roasted… Video, Audio
'It started from a place of need': Making bread with Māori values
A Māori-owned bakery in Wellington is bringing pretzels, rēwena bread and manaakitanga to its new store in the eastern suburbs.
Batches of Smith Meats ham recalled due to food safety concerns
Several batches of ham have been recalled, just before Christmas lunch.
Recipes: White Peach Salad and Sweet Corn Salad
Today Julie Biuso of Shared Kitchen has two fabulous summer salad recipes to share. They're both great for the table on Christmas day or for using up left overs and an abundance of corn throughout… Audio
Midday Rural News for 22 December 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Move over, turkey: Christmas with Two Raw Sisters
Cookbook extaordinaires Rosa and Margo Flanagan share three festive dishes that make plants the stars of the dinner table. Audio
Fruit mince pies recalled after complaints and potential metal wire inside
Batches of Woolworths branded fruit mince pies have been recalled because they may contain metal wire.
Keeping berries fresh for the festive season
A short soak in water and baking soda will help extend the life of fresh raspberries, says Waikato berry grower Jay Malloy. he chats to Jesse Mulligan about this year's berry season. Audio
Midday Rural News for 21 December 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Midday Rural News for 19 December 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
How to have a happy vegan Christmas
Most people will have some form of traditional Christmas dinner in mind; often Christmas meats and Christmas cake or pudding, but what do you make when vegan and gluten-free guests RSVP?
Supermarkets support grocery price comparison app - developer
The developer of a grocery price comparison app says supermarkets have responded positively to the online tool. Audio
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