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Food commentator Lucinda Bennett brings a fresh batch of edible knowledge each week, answering your questions on everything from cheap eats to fancy fare and all the meals in between.

Breakfast Food w/ Sam Low: June 10, 2021

Breakfast Food w/ Sam Low: June 10, 2021 Breakfast Food w/ Sam Low: June 10, 2021, 17.28 MB
Thu 10 Jun 2021

Sam's here and today's he's talking us through the science and history of latte art! Whakarongo mai.

Breakfast Food w/ Sam Low: June 3, 2021

Breakfast Food w/ Sam Low: June 3, 2021 Breakfast Food w/ Sam Low: June 3, 2021, 13.08 MB
Thu 3 Jun 2021

Sam's in the studio and i tēnei ata he brings in some jellyfish for Rachel and Zoë to try! Whakarongo mai nei to find out where you can find some of the surprisingly crunchy creature and how to prepare it for yourself. 

Breakfast Food w/ Sam Low: May 27, 2021

Breakfast Food w/ Sam Low: May 27, 2021 Breakfast Food w/ Sam Low: May 27, 2021, 15.78 MB
Thu 27 May 2021

Coffee connoisseur Sam is in the studio, and i tēnei ata he's talking about the humble energy-bean itself! Whakarongo mai nei to learn all about specialty coffee - what it means, how it's used and how "flavour is influenced through its micro-climate." 

Breakfast Food w/ Sam Low: May 20, 2021

Breakfast Food w/ Sam Low: May 20, 2021 Breakfast Food w/ Sam Low: May 20, 2021, 14.94 MB
Thu 20 May 2021

I tēnei ata on Breakfast Food, Sam's in the studio and he's brought some Sichuan peppercorns! Whakarongo mai nei to learn all about the cool lil' flower shrub bud, its powers, and where to find Sam's favourite dishes that use it around Tāmaki. 

Breakfast Food w/ Sam Low: May 13, 2021

Breakfast Food w/ Sam Low: May 13, 2021 Breakfast Food w/ Sam Low: May 13, 2021, 12.58 MB
Thu 13 May 2021

Sam is in the studio and i tēnei ata he's sharing the history and cultural significance of Sweet and Sour Pork - from being a survival dish for the first Chinese communities in 19th century United States, to the Fish and Chip and Chinese Takeaways we love in Aotearoa today. Whakarongo mai, and also check out Sam's recs for the best sweet and sour pork in Tāmaki.

Breakfast Food w/ Sam Low: May 6, 2021

Breakfast Food w/ Sam Low: May 6, 2021 Breakfast Food w/ Sam Low: May 6, 2021, 9.59 MB
Thu 6 May 2021

Joining us for Breakfast Food i tēnei ata is food and beverage extraordinaire, Sam Low! Sam chats to us about how he fell in love with the world of food, how his extensive knowledge of coffee influences his cooking, and congee! Also, don't miss his up-coming congee and coffee pop up.Whakarongo mai nei to hear all about it! 

Breakfast Food w/ Kirsty Fong: April 29, 2021

Breakfast Food w/ Kirsty Fong: April 29, 2021 Breakfast Food w/ Kirsty Fong: April 29, 2021, 13.56 MB
Thu 29 Apr 2021

I tēnei ata Kirsty Fong pops into the studio with an Ode to Silverbeet (and broccoli). Whakarongo mai!

Breakfast Food w/ Kirsty Fong: April 22, 2021

Breakfast Food w/ Kirsty Fong: April 22, 2021 Breakfast Food w/ Kirsty Fong: April 22, 2021, 16.7 MB
Thu 22 Apr 2021

I tēnei ata on Breakfast Food, culinary student Kirsty Fong tells us all about wee, green vegetable, the choko (not to be confused with the poisonous moth plant!)! She's got a great, easy recipe for us, and the listeners share their favourite, and least favourite childhood memories of the choko. Whakarongo mai! 

Breakfast Food w/ Natalie Guest: April 15, 2021

Breakfast Food w/ Natalie Guest: April 15, 2021 Breakfast Food w/ Natalie Guest: April 15, 2021, 15.9 MB
Thu 15 Apr 2021

It's Natalie Guest's last Breakfast Food on the show i tēnei rā, and while we're very blue about it, we're very happy to have all the best tips on how to make the perfect pizza! Whakarongo mai, and we'll miss you, Nat! 

Breakfast Food w/ Natalie Guest: April 8, 2021

Breakfast Food w/ Natalie Guest: April 8, 2021 Breakfast Food w/ Natalie Guest: April 8, 2021, 14.2 MB
Thu 8 Apr 2021

I tēnei ata, Nat pops into studio and today she's talking Miso! Whakarongo mai for some delectable dish recommendations!