The Fearless Kitchen (formerly Food Family & Friends Podcast)
A Podcast Hosted by Vanessa BaxterFood, Family & Friends Podcast 18: Lalele Food Truck – Organic Gelato
Lalele foodtruck operators Mulan & Nathan with Food, Family & Friends Podcast host Vanessa Baxter (middle).
Lalele is the brainchild of Nathan and Mulan who set about coming up with a healthy delicious treat for their own children – and then sharing it with the world. This is true small batch locally made, organic gelato.
Mulan a Chinese immigrant who worked 7 days a week in her parents Fruit and Veg shop was wooed by her customer Nathan who romantically (or strategically) encouraged her to join him for dinner and then romanced her until she became his wife. They now have 4 children and a rather time hungry Food Truck, where they have combined their passion and experience into a business that has truly become their life.
From building their own production kitchen, to working as a family at all the Street Food venues they can find – this is a story of starting from scratch – of grit and determination. It is a moving tale of long nights followed by exhausting days.
Why do they do it? Because they are passionate about bringing their healthy options to the community. They are uplifted by their customer feedback and the continued positive vibe they get when out in their truck. They love the community of other vendors, who are building their own community together.
This is not an episode to highlight the romance of the Food Industry, nor is it an effort to put you off. More it is the story of a journey of one couple who have been compelled by their own passion for natural flavours and the dream to one day own a property where they can grow their produce and continue to produce an organic and vegan gelato range.
See Lalele Organic Facebook page for posts, photos, reviews and upcoming events they will be serving their Gourmet Vegan Popolato – Pops.
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Food, Family & Friends Podcast 17: Ginny Grant – Senior Food Writer, Cuisine Magazine NZ
If you are a foodie in New Zealand then you know of Ginny Grant. Her name is synonymous with well written recipes, up to date foodie news and she is often found at the yummiest of food events.
It took a lot of courage to eventually say hi to Ginny, I had revered her for years. As the Senior Food Writer for NZ’s famous Cuisine magazine I felt that she was unapproachable. How wrong I have been. Ginny is without doubt a lover of food and is also well educated and trained in her passion for cooking and writing – yet she is a warm and engaging woman who was more than happy to find time in her crazy schedule for a chat.
I feel hugely privileged to have had this opportunity and am so excited to share this episode with you. Ginny shares her journey as a young Chef and foodie in London where she simply rocked up to The River Cafe and asked Rose Gray for a job. Her determination and ‘get-it-done’ attitude are obvious and her love of food and family are paramount. Ginny shares so much of herself and her philosophy around food and the journey it has woven around her own life, in this chat.
Settle in for a wonderful escapade into the real Ginny Grant – a self proclaimed over-lover of lemons, cumin, parsley and gin.
Note: for overseas listeners – try to get your hands on a copy of the NZ CUISINE Magazine – it is divine!
Special thanks to Ginny for coming on the podcast.
Spot her recipes in: cuisinedigital.co.nz, StoneSoup.co.nz, stuff.co.nz & farrofresh.co.nz
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Food, Family & Friends Podcast 16: Stacey Morrison – Whānau Living & The Hits
Stacey Morrison is a well known voice as she is the host of The Hits Drive Time each weekday afternoon with Flynny. We met on the set of Whānau Living where Stacey hosts a gorgeous bilingual home show with an emphasis on tips and techniques for enjoying your home from garden to kitchen and beyond.
I had no idea on first meeting that she was one and the same Stacey that I often listened to in the car whilst waiting to pick up my boys from school. Stacey is busy with TV and Radio and writing for magazines and hosting events. Yet, her priority is in raising her three lovely children with her husband, Scotty, who is also in media as a broadcaster and author.
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More about Stacey’s Whānau Living tv series can be found here, you can also tune in to her co-hosting The Hits Drive show or follow her on Twitter!
View Vanessa and Stacey cooking together on Whānau Living tv – moreish and approachable recipes such as ‘Cheese and Bacon Spinach Pie’, and ‘Mango Pudding with Coconut, Pineapple and Tapioca’.
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Food, Family & Friends Podcast 15: Tony Murrell – NZ Radio/TV Host, Garden Guru
Tony Murrell & Ness Baxter
Tony Murrell is a household name in NZ as the host of The Home and Garden Show on Radio Live and one of the hosts of the TV ONE show Kiwi Living. He has the loveliest radio voice and you would think he had been in the media for his whole life.
In this interview I discover that Tony studied to be Chef in London – his claim to fame at this point being that he attended the same culinary college as Jamie Oliver (though not at the same time!)
Tony shares his passion for life and his belief that you must live doing what you love. He is enigmatic and engaging and truly appreciates the connections people make through their food and sharing it with others.
He shares his determination to never say NO but to grab opportunities as they are presented and to approach mistakes with the attitude they can be the pathways to success.
Tony’s ‘real business’ is as a Garden Designer
“I’m passionate about gardens and garden design which is why I have been in the horticultural industry for most of my working career, almost 30 years. I throughly enjoy meeting and working with people designing and building beautiful outdoor environments.”
This is an episode full of lively conversation, life-skill suggestions, upping your brave and living your life as an adventure.
I am deeply honoured to bring you this episode with this well known media figure in NZ.
You can tune into Tony’s Home & Garden show (Radio Live) on Saturdays and Sundays from 6-8am. Check out Tony’s book – Garden Designs to Enhance your Life and his website. Also, these Facebook pages for Home and Garden and Kiwi Living.
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Food, Family & Friends Podcast 14: Greg Piner – Executive Chef at Vault 21, Dunedin
Greg Piner is the Executive Chef at Vault 21 in Dunedin. He has travelled throughout the country working as a Chef and as a Development manager within the industry for many years, sourcing new products and increasing his knowledge of cuisine.
One of his biggest loves is using fresh NZ produce with the mission of keeping food nutritious and simple yet pleasing to the eye.
Greg is a great people person – you instantly feel at ease chatting with him and he clearly understands the important role a Chef plays in mentoring staff as well as building relationships with his customers. His motto is that ‘nothing is a problem.’
Greg loves to think outside the box and no more than in introducing critters to the menu at Vault 21! His new project is also unique in the introduction of Prohibition Moonshine – in variety of flavours – to the latest restaurant under his stewardship.
Listen in to be transported into Greg’s world of running a successful restaurant – opening a second and potentially even a third. He has some wonderful gold to share on the gaining of inspiration from around you and wholeheartedly diving into your chosen passion to build your brand.
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Food, Family & Friends Podcast 13: Dean Brettschneider – Global Baker
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Dean Brettschneider has written or contributed to twelve best-selling and highly praised books.
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Food, Family & Friends Podcast 12: Wayne Howett – Ronald McDonald House
Wayne Howett is an approachable, engaging and friendly CEO – who many of the families who stay at Ronald McDonald House in Auckland, know on first name basis. He is often found wandering through the House, chatting companionably with those staying there, listening as they share their day with him. His relaxed demeanour belies the huge task he has in the continual success of operating this large and essential charity for New Zealand.As always, generous to the core, Wayne finds the time to join me in the studio to discuss his life, his love of food and travel, his beautiful family, and his philosophy on food and its intrinsic relationship with keeping families close.
We hope you feel inspired to find out more about Ronald McDonald House Charities where-ever you are in the world. If you are in Auckland and are you seeking an engaging, collaborative and rewarding team building experience for your employees please touch base with me as I run a team building experience incorporating team work, engagement, active leadership and co-operation inside the House. It will provide all the benefits of team building exercise whilst supporting an amazing charity.
If you would like to find out more about the day to day operation of the Charity – please find more information here https://rmhc.org.nz
A huge thank you to Wayne for his time today – you can follow him on Twitter: @CERMHA
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Food, Family & Friends Podcast 11: Jinu Abraham – Head Chef, Heritage Hotel, Auckland
Jinu and I met as co-Judges for a charity cooking event here in Auckland. I immediately warmed to his calm yet enigmatic nature. His knowledge was extraordinary and his efforts to put myself and the contestants at ease was evident. He loves food. He also loves learning and stretching himself.
Originally from New Delhi, India, Jinu is now the Executive Chef at the Heritage Hotel here in Auckland where he has created a plant based, locally focussed menu at the hotel’s Hector Restaurant. For him, a non-Vegan and lover of all food, the challenge was exciting. As he himself says ‘ once you open your eyes to options, it’s a whole new world of ingredients and techniques.’
This chat with Jinu, a Dad of two littlies, delved into his philiosophy around his passion for food and his choosing a career path that allows him to shine through his use of good, fresh ingredients and pleasing others by presenting them with unpretentious honest food – with the perfect combination of flavours.
Jinu is the epitome of the melting pot of New Zealand society – where many cultures and nationalities of people make up our cities and countries. His story is one of success and I love his determination to take on challenges as exciting adventures.
To sample some of his signature cuisine you can pop into the Heritage Hotel in Auckland. His vegan dishes are available in the Lobby Cafe and in Hector’s Restaurant.
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Food, Family & Friends Podcast 10: Koto founder, Jimmy Pham & graduate Huong
KOTO stands for “Know one, teach one.”
Learning should be passed on; knowledge is meant to be shared. This is the essential idea of KOTO founder, Jimmy Pham, a Vietnamese-Australian who, more than 10 years ago, opened a Training Centre in hospitality in Hanoi, giving disadvantaged youth the possibility to learn and thrive in their lives. Vanessa interviews Jimmy about his vision – his own background and how KOTO has become his life – and the students like his own children.
As a social enterprise, KOTO has trained over 600 students in two training centres in Hanoi and Saigon, with 200 concurrently enrolled. In addition to its Foundation arm that focuses on raising funds to support its cause through charitable activities and initiatives, KOTO also operates an Enterprise arm, serving as a platform for real life hospitality training as well as a source of income to support the welfare and training of the students. KOTO Enterprise currently includes two Training Restaurants, an online bakery, a cooking class, and a catering service.
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Food, Family & Friends Podcast 9: Claire Deeks – Dom’s Kitchen
Claire Deeks is a mum and passionate real food advocate for children and families based in Auckland, New Zealand. She’s recently launched a petition against the Health Star Rating System gathering several thousand signatures in a few weeks. Claire’s background is over 10 years practising as a lawyer and registered patent attorney working in Auckland and London specialising in trade mark, copyright and misrepresentation in the music and movie industries (representing a who’s who of international clients including Warners, Sony, Disney, Nike, Versace, Gucci and more).
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Recipe of the Week – Gummies
Ingredients:
270mls coconut milk (we use Ayam brand – this is one can)
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 Tbsp gelatin (we use Great Lakes Gelatin – red box)
1 Tbsp raw cacao (or cocoa)
What To Do:
- Make room in your fridge for a tray of gummies and place your molds on a tray. (This makes it much easier but is not essential.)
- Combine the milk, syrup, cacao and vanilla in a pot and stir.
- Sprinkle gelatin over the mixture and immediately whisk to combine well.
- Heat over low heat for approximately 5 minutes taking care not to overheat or boil and stirring continuously until the liquid is smooth. (It should be only a luke warm temperature.)
- Remove from heat allow to cool slightly and then add to silicon molds.
- Place the tray with molds on it in the fridge for 30 minutes or until gummies are set firmly.
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