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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!