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Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick dish out practical ways to cook better, waste less, and have a cracking yarn about the food we love.
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Send a text This week on the Forkin' Good Podcast, we sit down with Professor Grant Schofield — one of New Zealand’s most outspoken voices on metabolic health — and we don’t hold back. We dive into: - Why the Health Star Rating system doesn’t work - Why cereal can score higher than smoked salmon - The powerful link between sugar, metabolism & mental health - Why high blood sugar drives chronic disease - What’s really happening in school lunchboxes - What “metabolic health” actually means...
Send a text This week we pull in at The Corner Stone Café — the spot you’ll miss if you’re flying through… but once you find it, you’ll plan your drives around it. We sit down with Phillippa, the owner, for a proper yarn about how the café came to be, what makes a great customer (and what definitely doesn’t), and why hospitality is harder than most people realise — especially when you’re running off septic, dealing with staffing shortages, and somehow still keeping standards sky-high. We ge...
Send a text Kate’s off to the Gold Coast for her son’s 21st, so we kick things off with holidays, theme parks, and the art of actually switching your phone off without someone calling to “just take five minutes”. Then we get stuck into a big one: E numbers. What they actually are, which ones are completely fine, and why the ones to watch usually live in ultra processed foods. We talk nitrates in processed meats, food colourings, MSG, and the difference between minimally processed food and th...
Send a text This week on the Forkin’ Good Podcast, we start with a very real summer problem and end up somewhere much more important. From getting rid of fruit flies without spraying chemicals everywhere, to why sleep is the foundation of good health and willpower. Simon explains the simple sleep mistakes most people make, how alcohol and sugar affect sleep, why body temperature matters, and a few easy changes you can start tonight. No gimmicks. No extremes. Just practical stuff that works....
Send a text We hit Romulus & Remus (Ponsonby, Auckland) for the lasagne everyone raves about… and yep — it delivered. From an Istanbul yoghurt-gin cocktail to blue cod cured in rock salt, this episode is stacked with big flavour, good yarns, and proper hospitality. We chat with Claire about building a restaurant through tough times, why great teams matter, and how to keep food waste low without losing generosity. Then we head into the kitchen with Chef Tugay (Turkey → NZ) to unpack the m...
Send a text IIt’s our final Forkin’ Good Podcast of the year - and we're bringing the festive chaos with laughs, leftovers, and low-waste living! 🎅♻️ Join Simon and Kate in their Christmas hats as they share: Genius ways to reuse Christmas leftovers (Brussels sprout glow-up, anyone?) Zero-waste wrapping tips that don’t kill the vibe What not to recycle (yes, glittery cards... we’re looking at you) Hilarious family traditions and real talk about overbuying food Bonus ideas like pavlova s...
Send a text Kate & Simon hit the road to Kuaotunu and land at Luke’s Kitchen – the laid-back beachside spot serving up 80kg of mussels a day, wood-fired pizzas, and seriously good vibes on the Coromandel 🌊🍕🦪 In this episode of the Forking Good Podcast, you’ll meet: Luke – the local lad who turned his dad’s mechanic workshop and a food caravan into one of NZ’s most loved coastal restaurants Steve – the “overqualified” Auckland hospo pro who applied for a pizza chef job, moved for the li...
Send a text Join Kate & Simon for a caffeine-fuelled adventure as they road-trip to Coromandel and meet local legend John from Naughty Bean Coffee — a character, a storyteller, and one hell of a coffee roaster. This episode is all about coffee, cups, characters, and choices: How much coffee is actually good for you (science says more than you think) Inside the world of coffee roasting with a former builder–turned–barista The personality behind the perfect cup — why experience matt...
Send a text Welcome to a very special episode of the Forkin' Good Podcast — because today, we’re not just talking about food… we’re EATING it. Simon and Kate take you inside Lokanta, the legendary Mediterranean restaurant run by their long-time friend and Turkish chef Zeki, right in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand. This episode is part feast, part masterclass, part travel story — and fully packed with: 🍷 Proper Mediterranean dining 🐙 Octopus & lentils cooked the traditional way 🔥 Fl...
Send a text 🍫 Kate’s $7 Brownie Rebellion Kate refuses to buy tiny café brownies for the kids and bakes her own big, gooey tray instead – topped with a sprinkle of Murray River salt. Simon taste-tests (brutally honestly) and LOVES it. 🍝 Next-Level Bolognese Tips Simon shares his chef secrets for a proper bolognese: - Why a splash of milk at the end is magic - A tiny grate of nutmeg and even chicken livers (trust him!) - Pancetta vs bacon - Why fettuccine/tagliatelle beats spaghetti for holdi...
Send a text This week, it’s Simon’s turn in the hot seat! Kate grills (gently) the man behind the chef’s whites to uncover how a glider-flying Kiwi kid became one of New Zealand’s most recognised culinary voices. From growing up in Papakura with a pilot dad to washing dishes at 15 and learning perfection (and terror!) under legendary chef Tony Astle, Simon shares the hilarious, humbling and inspiring journey that shaped his career. Hear how a young apprentice ended up chatting with Elton Jo...
Send a text We thought it's about time to introduce one of our hosts! For those who don't know, Kate Fenwick AKA Waste-ed Kate, AKA The Nappy Lady, has been educating on waste and rubbish for over two decades! She say's she talks rubbish full time! Get to know Kate like never before in today's episode! Follow Simon on his channels below: Instagram: @simon_gault Facebook: @Officialsimongault Tiktok: Simonjgault Youtube: Simon Gault Follow Waste-ed with Kate here: Instagram: @wastedwithkate Fa...
Send a text Welcome to the Forkin' Good Podcast with Simon Gault and Waste-Ed With Kate. Real food, real laughs, real talk about waste. In Episode 2 we cover: • Giving your food a second chance to reduce waste and save money! • Life hacks and recipes for cheese, leek, bananas, and more! • Recycling basics, but theres lot's more to learn! • Beeswax wraps, how to make the most! Tune in, have a laugh, and tell us what you want to hear next — we’re just warming up 🍴 Follow the podcast on Instagr...
Send a text This week, Simon dusts off his apron and prepares a stunning lunch for Kate (and Brody behind the camera!) This meal was a great catalyst for discussion around sitting, sharing, and being present for a meal with friends. We need to do more of it! It's definitely an ep we recommend checking out the video version for! The food looked amazing! Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod Follow Simon on his channels below: Instagram: @simon_gault Facebook: @Offic...
Send a text Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick dish out practical ways to cook better, waste less, and have a cracking yarn about the food we love. In this first-ever episode, we’re just getting started! Kate checks in on her sleep habits (and Simon’s got a few opinions), we unpack the truth about processed and refined foods, and share some simple swaps to get your kitchen — and your energy — back on track. Tune in, have a laugh, and tell us what you want to hear next — we’re just warming up 🍴 F...
Send a text IMPORTANT NOTE FROM SIMON: Just to clarity what I said in the video: sushi isn’t automatically “healthy” from a blood sugar or weight-loss point of view because it’s rice-based. Rice isn’t sugar, it’s starch but that starch is broken down into glucose (a simple sugar) in the body. One cup of cooked white rice delivers around 45 g of carbohydrate, roughly 11–12 teaspoons worth, which can raise blood sugar fairly quickly, especially in larger portions or with sauces and mayo. That’s...
Send a text The first episode of the year is packed with great conversation, good food, and a few holiday surprises. Kate breaks tradition with her first-ever Christmas lunch at a restaurant (no dishes and no regrets). Simon shares what was on his plate at his mum’s, and how his leftover rum cream sauce found new life on summer berries a week later. We dive into: Restaurant tipping in New ZealandActs of kindness that actually make a differenceClever ways to use up Christmas leftoversIt’s a fe...
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