All Things Food

Feeding your family can often feel like a daunting task. With busy schedules and constantly changing dietary needs, many parents find themselves overwhelmed by the question, “What’s for dinner?”.In the latest podcast episode, I speak with Dietitian Prue Mynard, from What’s Prue Cooking, about practical strategies to simplify family meal planning. Prue is a talented dietitian and cookbook author with a passion for helping families navigate the complexities of nutrition. With years of experience working with diverse clients, she understands the challenges parents face in meal preparation. What we talk about in this episode:* Prue’s journey into dietetics and nutrition* The mental load of nourishing a family* Practical meal planning tips for busy parents* Strategies for handling fussy eaters* The importance of family meals and habits* Using tools like batch cooking and meal kits* Balancing nutritional needs for different family members* The role of social media in sharing recipes and tipsChapters:00:00 Introduction to Prue and her background02:36 Prue’s journey into becoming a dietitian09:05 The challenges of feeding a family and mental load12:51 Overview of the 12-week nutrition transformation program24:24 Starting with meal planning and weekly prep35:23 Finding family-friendly recipes and practical tips44:24 Reducing the mental load and realistic meal strategiesLinks:What’s Prue Cooking Website What’s Prue Cooking on Instagram What’s Prue Cooking on FacebookJoin The Nutrition Transformation ProgramJoin the The Perimenopause Pantry - A practical nutrition program to help you THRIVE, not just survive.What’s Prue Cooking Cookbook - Wholesome Family MealsThanks for listening! Feel free to share it with those foodies in your life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit allthingsfoodpodcast.substack.com

Matcha gets lumped in as a wellness fad. Nomu was built to prove it's not. Founded by mother-daughter duo Tessa Stockdale and Karen Parsons, they knew that to create and provide accessibility to the best matcha on the market, they had to go to the source themselves, finding a supplier that aligned with the values at Nomu's core, while acting as their guide on the traditional and authentic use of matcha.In this episode, Tessa and Karen share the journey of creating Nomu Matcha, exploring its cultural significance, quality considerations, and future plans to make high-quality matcha accessible worldwide.This conversation dives into:* The origins and cultural significance of matcha in Japan* The journey of creating Nomu Matcha * The importance of quality and sourcing in the matcha industry* Challenges and opportunities in the global matcha market* Future plans for making matcha more accessible and convenient* The health benefits and traditional rituals associated with matchaChapters00:00 Introduction to Tessa and Karen’s journey with Nomu Matcha01:46 The origins of Nomu Matcha and the founders’ backgrounds04:09 The story behind the product development and design of the Nomu spoon07:06 The process of sourcing high-quality Japanese matcha12:03 The cultural significance of matcha in Japan and its traditional uses14:57 The global demand for matcha and supply challenges20:00 Understanding the different grades of matcha and their uses24:58 The importance of proper preparation and brewing techniques30:05 The future of matcha industry and Nomu’s expansion plans35:03 Health benefits and misconceptions about matcha40:01 How to incorporate matcha into daily life and recipes45:02 The importance of respecting cultural traditions in product sourcing49:58 Closing thoughts and upcoming innovations from NomuReady to say goodbye to sh!t matcha?Grab yourself some Nomu Matcha with a special All Things Food 10% discount code. CODE: ALLTHINGS10Links:Nomu Matcha Website @nomumatcha_ on InstagramThanks for listening! Feel free to share it with those foodies in your life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit allthingsfoodpodcast.substack.com

Fur Mama to Hank, Coffee lover, Wanna be singer, podcast host, and the Creator of Warrior School - this episode with Amy Kate Bowe lands just in time for the holiday season as she is a big one!Amy and I crossed paths in Melbourne in 2011 when we were studying post-grad Dietetics. We have stayed connected over the years and recently I was a guest for Amy’s Podcast Warrior School, take a listen here. Warrior School is an online, individualised and group coaching program for women. In the ... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit allthingsfoodpodcast.substack.com

Rachael Wilson, a UK-trained registered dietitian, is at the forefront of child nutrition in New Zealand. With over two decades of experience in the field, she brings a unique and unconventional perspective to her practice.Rachael's expertise lies in family feeding, feeding disorders, disordered eating, and body image. As the co-founder of The Food Tree, she advocates for a non-diet, Health at Every Size (HAES) approach, specializing in intuitive eating and mindful eating. Her philosophy is g... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit allthingsfoodpodcast.substack.com

I am honoured to host Dr Tim Crowe on this episode of the podcast. Tim is a career research scientist and an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian (AdvAPD). He has 30 years of research and teaching experience in the university and public hospital sector, covering diverse research areas of basic laboratory research, clinical nutrition intervention trials and public health nutrition, with over 40 peer-reviewed journal publications to his name. He now works chiefly as a freelance health and... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit allthingsfoodpodcast.substack.com

This week I am joined by a special guest Sarah Robb. Sarah is a certified coach, counsellor and Master Practitioner of NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming) and helps her clients retrain the brain and breakthrough beliefs and patterns that keep them stuck. Sarah started her business Spring with Sarah after experiencing her own deep losses which she talks about in this episode. These life changing events have been the catalyst for her immense growth and transformation. Sarah... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit allthingsfoodpodcast.substack.com

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 ... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit allthingsfoodpodcast.substack.com

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 a... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit allthingsfoodpodcast.substack.com

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 com... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit allthingsfoodpodcast.substack.com

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. C... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit allthingsfoodpodcast.substack.com