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.
Before Leisha pops off to Europe for some sunshine, she's up in the studio chatting to Rachel and Tess about a mid-winter Christmas. Talking preparation time, food inspirations, and drinks to match. Very festive.
Leisha's talking the USA holiday, July fourth, and Canada Day because it's ~topical~ and she's brought in some tasty sweet treats for Rachel and Tess. While they chow down on some buttery tarts, Leisha talks clamato juice (clam and tomato juice), chilli dogs, and pickle juice martini's.
Leisha pops up to talk citrus on this cold day. We knew this time would come and we're excited about it. From preserving lemons, freezing lime juice, making orange cake and all sorts of goodies. Yum.
After several segments leaving Rachel and Tess peakish, Leisha brings in snacks! Aren't we lucky? Talking winter fruit this morning, you know, persimmon's, tamarillo's, pear's, rhubarb and quince. Leisha talks through a few recipes for these delightful wintery goodies, featuring cheese rolls with persimmon, goat's cheese and thyme, fancy eh?!
Ah! Yes! The glorious sandwiches, something that some may say is under-rated, but no us here on Breakfast. Whether it's grilled cheese or chicken salad, Leisha's got the hot tips for how to make your sandwich a great time.
Ah, the brassica family, what a delicious food group. Leisha's talking broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and brussel sprouts... Are we yay or nay these cute little vegetables? Leisha's got a few good recipes for this yummy winter veg group.
Leisha's cruised into the studio to chat with Rachel and Tess about a sensational dining experience she had last night at Pasture. After being deemed the Best Restaurant in Tāmaki by Metro, Leisha had to check it out and 12 courses later, it won her over. Waxing lyrical over their aged butter and sourdough, their pig crumpets and a drinks menu that's not what you'd expect... Leisha reckons this is an affair that's worth a treat.
Leisha's been in Thailand and she's brought back some tasty recommendations for y'all. Talking about all her delicious food experiences, as well as some stellar recommendations for authentic Thai food here in Aotearoa. Mmm, yum.
Anyone got any leftovers? In a world that's concerned about excessive food waste, Leisha is here to talk using those leftovers. From frittata to breakfast hash, there's a whole world of leftovers ready to be seen to.
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