Welcome to episode 10 of the All Things Food podcast and the final episode for season 2! This week host Nickie Hursthouse speaks with Alice Zaslavsky. Some may know Alice from her time on MasterChef Australia, follow her avidly over on instagram at @aliceinframes, or have one of her cookbooks. Either way, you will know that she is making huge waves within the world of food. Alice is the Culinary Correspondent for ABC News Breakfast and ABC Radio nationally. She is the award-winning author of In Praise of Veg and the host of ABC Radio on Sunday’s. Alice was formerly a school teacher and created Phenomenom.com.au and its Nomcast podcast which you will hear more about in the episode today.Today I speak with Alice all about:Her food philosophyHer story behind food and how she came to be a MasterChef contestantThe award-winning cookbook In Praise of Vege as well as Alice’s A to ZHow we can all have a more positive and inclusive approach to foodConnecting kids with food, flavour and promoting a positive food environmentBy Alice - a new range of food products developed by Alice herselfImportance of health professionals or anyone in the food world with a platform, an audience, checking themselves before putting information out to the publicYou can read more about Alice, the cook, the writer, the vegelante over at www.aliceinframes.com or follow her food journey @aliceinframes. Well that’s a wrap for Season 2. Don’t forget to tune in to any episodes you missed out on over the past 10 weeks. And in the meantime, you can get in touch via www.nickiehursthouse.com or @nourishwithnickie to let me know if you enjoyed the episode. If you enjoyed either season 1 or 2 or both, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple podcasts as it helps more people to discover the podcast. 

Welcome back to the All Things Food podcast. This week host Nickie Hursthouse speaks with Liv Sisson. Liv is originally from Virginia, USA but has been living in Ōtautahi, Christchurch for the past three years. Liv writes, lives and breathes food, foraging and fungi. She's currently working on a book about the weird and wonderful world of fungi in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Take a listen to find out:What edible fungi could you come across in your area of NZ?What else is out there to forage apart from fungi?How do fungi grow and how come fungi pops up around the place where people aren’t necessarily growing food?What weeds in your garden can you actually eat? (if you’ve done your research!)Where does one even begin to start foraging?How do you know what is safe to eat or what is poisonous?Make sure you check out Liv’s foraging adventures on Instagram @liv_mosss. Until next week, you can follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie and if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review as it helps more people to discover the podcast :) 

Welcome back to the All Things Food podcast. This week host Nickie Hursthouse speaks with Kaitlyn Lamb about composting and urban farms. Kaitlyn is a year 13 student in Rotorua who is passionate about growing healthy local food, in a regenerative organic way. Without healthy soils, we would not have healthy food, and Kaitlyn is on a mission to set up more urban farms across New Zealand and the world so there are urban farms within a 1km radius of each other. These farms would be compost hubs where food waste can be used to create fertile soil. Kaitlyn is just 18 years old but has already made a significant impact within her community. This is a great conversation that should inspire us all to get out into the community to support each other and a healthy environment. Take a listen to find out:How to start composting?Do you need to be worried composting will smell?What is the difference between composting and a worm farm?Why is the health of our soil important for the health of our bodies?How to take inspiration for all the work Kaitlyn has done in her communityUntil next week, you can follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie and if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review as it helps more people to discover the podcast :) 

This week on the All Things Food podcast host Nickie Hursthouse talks to Claudia Vavasour a NZ registered dietitian and the founder of Fertility Nutrition.Claudia was a guest in episode 4 of season 1 talking about all things Fertility Nutrition. It was a jam packed episode which you haven’t tuned into yet, hop on over and give that a listen.To follow on from that episode we are continuing along the reproductive journey and diving into a conversation all about pregnancy nutrition today. Claudia is a member of Australasia’s Nutrition Plus which is a group of experienced and specialised women’s health, fertility and pregnancy dietitians. Claudia has a special interest in unexplained infertility, recurrent miscarriage and the gut-brain connection within the context of infertility.Here are some of the questions we answer in the podcast today: Is it true that pregnant ladies can ‘eat for two’?How much coffee and alcohol is safe in pregnancy?What foods can’t you eat when you’re pregnant?What supplements should pregnant ladies be taking?What do pregnant ladies who are vegan or vegetarian need to think about?What if you’re having twins or triplets, does more food = better?Can we make dietary changes that reduce the chance of babies having allergies?You can find out more about Claudia’s work at Fertility Nutrition and you can follow Claudia on social media @fertility_nutrition_dietitians. Until next week, you can follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie and if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review as it helps more people to discover the podcast :) 

Welcome back to the All Things Food podcast. This week host Nickie Hursthouse speaks with Tessa Vincent. Tessa has a law and politics background but has found her passion lies in reducing food waste. After working for judges, MPs and a Minister, she left Parliament to set up NZ Food Waste Champions 12.3. This organisation’s mission is to halve food waste by 2030 in New Zealand. Tessa is passionate about food waste reduction as it is a tangible way we can resolve climate change - food waste accounts for 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.This episode was recorded before Tessa left for the UK where she is studying public policy at Oxford University. This episode covers: Food waste and climate changeHow much money NZ families lose when they waste foodFood waste vs food rescueFood packaging as a double edged swordIndividual and organisational action on food wasteThere are so many resources to get started with reducing food waste at home and within your workplace. Tessa refers to a number of organisations which are all listed here:NZ Food Waste Champions 12.3KaiboshKiwi HarvestLove Food Hate WasteAotearoa Food Rescue AllianceWorld Wildlife Fund (WWF)Until next week, you can follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie and if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review as it helps more people to discover the podcast :) 

Welcome back to the All Things Food podcast. This week host Nickie Hursthouse speaks with Hannah O’Brien. Hannah is the co-founder of Hunt and Gather Bee Co, a family owned, sustainable, ethical beekeeping and honey producing business based near Raglan in the Waikato. Hannah along with her husband Rory and their 3 children, live on a small lifestyle block with a range of animals and wild gardens. This is a fascinating conversation all about the world of beekeeping and honey production and some of the big decisions that producers need to make for long-term sustainability.This episode talks about: How artisan honey is madeThe difference between honey varietiesWhat is required for sustainable beekeepingHoney production across New ZealandHoney within the New Zealand and global food systemTo support Hannah and Hunt and Gather Bee Co, head on over to their website and follow their honey producing journey on Facebook and Instagram. Until next week, you can follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie and if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review as it helps more people to discover the podcast :)

Welcome back to the All Things Food podcast. This week host Nickie Hursthouse speaks with Emma Stirling. Emma is an advanced accredited practicing dietitian (Adv. APD), the director of Scoop Nutrition consultancy and an academic specialising in food science, gastronomy and culinary nutrition.Emma is recognised as one of Australia’s innovative, entrepreneurial and leading Accredited Practising Dietitians in the areas of food and culinary nutrition and effective nutrition communication. Emma has recently joined Australian Catholic University as a Senior Lecturer and course coordinator in the department of nutrition and public health creating programs for chefs, nutritionists, health professionals and more. I first met Emma in Melbourne when I was a new-grad Dietitian and I am so happy to reconnect with Emma after many many years, for this conversation today.This episode talks about: What is culinary nutrition?The art and science of foodThe importance of cooking How the pandemic has changed our relationship with foodDietitian’s role in the changing food systemYou can connect with Emma via Instagram, Twitter or through Scoop Nutrition. To find out more about the Graduate Certificate in Culinary Nutrition visit the ACU website.To work with Nickie 1:1 on your gut health head to nickiehursthouse.com to book in your FREE mini-consult today.Until next week, you can follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie and if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review as it helps more people to discover the podcast :) 

Welcome back to the All Things Food podcast. This week host Nickie Hursthouse speaks with clinical psychologist, Dr Karen Faisandier. Karen is an integrative mental health practitioner and founder of The Integrative Practice, a holistic psychology service based in Wellington, NZ. Dr Karen’s innovative approach integrates psychological, nutritional and lifestyle strategies into a practical recovery framework for women experiencing mental health concerns resulting from chronic stress, anxiety and overwhelm. This episode talks about: Mental healthSeeking reward during lockdownThe reward system vs the contentment systemPsychological flexibilityCoping with stressHow our food and lifestyle play a role in helping us through hard timesIf you’re wanting to hear more from Karen you can follow her over on Instagram or Facebook or sign-up to Karen’s new free mini-course on how to reset and refuel from chronic stress, anxiety, and fatigue.To work with Nickie 1:1 on your gut health head to nickiehursthouse.com to book in your FREE mini-consult today.Until next week, you can follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie and if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review as it helps more people to discover the podcast :) 

Welcome back to the All Things Food podcast. This week host Nickie Hursthouse has a talanoa (conversation) with Mafi Funaki-Tahifote about all things food and cultural identity.  Mafi is one of the few Tongan dietitians in New Zealand and one of the very few dietitians with an MBA. Mafi has spent her career working as a dietitian and in senior leadership roles with a sole purpose of improving nutrition and physical activity amongst Pasifika people and especially in Pasifika heart health.Mafi currently works in partnership with Dr Julie Wharewera-Mika as Heads of MAS Foundation with a purpose of improving health and wellbeing equity in Aotearoa.This episode covers:What food means to Mafi and her familyHow food traditions vary across the different pacific islandsCrossing cultures as a health professionalFood as part of cultural identityThank you for tuning in to this episode of All Things Food! If you loved this episode please consider sharing with your friends and whānau and even leaving a review so more people can discover the podcast.To work with Nickie 1:1 on your gut health head to nickiehursthouse.com to book in your FREE discovery call today.Until next week, you can follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie and if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review as it helps more people to discover the podcast :) 

Welcome back to the ALL THINGS FOOD podcast and to season 2. This week host Nickie Hursthouse talks to Vanessa Kimbell about all things sourdough, french baking and the gut microbiome. For those of you who don’t know Vanessa, her expertise in bread and the gut microbiome is second to none. Day-to-day Vanessa runs The Sourdough School in Northamptonshire where she teaches sourdough and how to bake bread for optimal health.  Vanessa is also a best-selling author, with a fifth cookbook that launched in September. On top of all of this Vanessa is completing her PhD in nutrition and digestibility of bread and mental health. She is passionate about understanding the connection between our food, the gut microbiome and the potential impact on mental health.This episode talks about:The art and science of sourdoughBecoming a baker and beginner tips for sourdough bakingFermentation, plant diversity and fibre to enhance digestionBattling the embarrassing symptoms of IBS and a relentless desire to find the answersLinking the gut microbiome to our overall physical and mental healthHow you can use baking to form connection and pay if forwardYou can find out more about The Sourdough School and access the free recipes to get started, read more about joining the The Sourdough Club, and view all of Vanessa’s books online.You can also head over to Instagram and follow @sourdoughclub, @sourdoughschool and @vanessakimbellThank you for tuning in to this episode of All Things Food! If you loved this episode please consider leaving a review so more people can discover the podcast.Until next week, you can follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie and if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review as it helps more people to discover the podcast :)