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Welcome back to the Forkin' Good Podcast with Kate and Simon.

This episode starts with a simple surprise… a “Fork'n Good” rice lager.

But quickly turns into a deep dive into food, drink, and one of New Zealand’s most exciting culinary events… the Flavours of Plenty Festival.

We chat about:
• Our favourite drinks (wine, whiskey, and everything in between)
• The rise of local food festivals and why they matter
• Behind the scenes of the Flavours of Plenty Festival in the Bay of Plenty
• Supporting local restaurants, growers, and producers
• The Plates of Plenty Challenge and how chefs are using local ingredients
• Why food is such a powerful way to bring people together

Plus, Kate sits down with festival organiser Rae to unpack:
👉 How the festival started
👉 What makes it so unique
👉 The must-try events this year
👉 And how you can get involved

If you love food, local experiences, and discovering new places to eat, this episode is for you.

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In this episode, we dive into one of the most talked-about topics in health right now: GLP-1 weight loss drugs.

Kate opens up about her own struggles with weight, stress, and trying to find something that actually works. With expert insights from clinical nutritionist Kylie White, and leading voice in metabolic health Grant Schofield, this conversation goes far beyond quick fixes.

We unpack:

- What GLP-1 actually does in the body
- Why “just eat less and move more” doesn’t work for everyone
- The reality of weight regain after stopping the medication
- The role of stress, environment, and modern lifestyles
- How to approach weight loss in a sustainable, long-term way

This is not about shame, blame, or shortcuts. It’s about understanding the bigger picture and finding a path that actually works for real people.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like nothing is working… this episode is for you.

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In this episode of the Forkin' Good Podcast, Kate takes Simon somewhere very different… behind the scenes of a real life recycling plant.

What they discover is eye-opening.

From contamination and food waste to nappies, batteries, and even hazardous items, this episode reveals what is really happening to the recycling we put on the curb each week.

You’ll learn:

- That up to 30% of recycling is contaminated.
- How entire truckloads can be sent to landfill if we do the wrong thing.
- What actually happens inside a recycling facility.
- The simple mistakes households are making every day.
- How small actions at home can make a huge difference.

This is not about blame. It is about education, awareness, and doing better.

If you’ve ever wondered whether recycling actually works or what happens after your bin is collected, this episode is a must-watch.

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In this special episode of the Forkin' Good Podcast, Kate Fenwick and Simon Gault take you inside their very first live event in Tauranga.

What started as a big idea turned into a packed room, incredible food, practical leftover inspiration, and a powerful conversation about food waste, community, and local action. This week, Kate and Simon reflect on the night, the sponsors who made it possible, and the amazing panel of guests who shared what is really happening on the ground in Tauranga.

You’ll hear from:

Renee Hanna from Good Neighbour - Supporting whānau through rescued food and practical community connection

Sophie Wolland from Love Food Hate Waste - Sharing simple household habits that can reduce food waste and save money

Jen Long from Misfit Garden - Rescuing imperfect produce and helping more good food get eaten

This episode is full of local insight, useful ideas, and a behind the scenes look at what happens when the Forkin' Good Podcast goes live.

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, follow, and share it with someone who loves food, hates waste, and wants to see more good ideas in action.
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Use code FORKINGOOD for 25% off your first Misfit Garden box, at their website here: https://www.misfitgarden.co.nz/

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This week on the Forkin' Good podcast, Kate and Simon visit Misfit Garden in Taupō and discover one of New Zealand’s smartest food waste solutions.

Misfit Garden rescues fresh fruit and vegetables that are too small, too wonky, slightly blemished, or simply not “perfect” enough for supermarkets, then delivers them straight to households around New Zealand. The catch? There’s nothing wrong with them at all. In fact, a lot of it is fresher, tastier, and more exciting than what you’ll find on supermarket shelves.

From buttery avocados and baby leeks to yellow watermelon, omega plums, baby eggplants and chef grade mushrooms, this episode is packed with fresh produce, food waste insight, and some serious inspiration for home cooks and chefs alike.

We also dive into Chef’s Garden, Misfit Garden’s premium produce arm for chefs and hospitality businesses looking for unusual, beautiful, super fresh ingredients direct from growers.

In this episode:
- Fresh produce delivered direct from growers
- Why “ugly” fruit and veg is still premium quality
- How Misfit Garden helps reduce food waste at farm level
- Why supermarket standards reject perfectly good produce
- The difference between Misfit Garden and Chef’s Garden
- How chefs can access rare and specialty ingredients
- What’s in a Misfit Garden box
- The surprise of yellow watermelon, baby leeks, mini cauliflower and more
- A special 25% off code for Forkin' Good listeners

If you care about fresh food, reducing waste, supporting growers, and eating well for less, this one is for you.

Use code FORKINGOOD for 25% off your first Misfit Garden box, at their website here: https://www.misfitgarden.co.nz/

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Could your household save $1,300 this year just by wasting less food?

In this episode of the Forkin' Good Podcast, Kate Fenwick and Simon Gault sit down with Sophie Wolland from Love Food Hate Waste to unpack the shocking truth about food waste in New Zealand and what we can do about it.

Kiwis are throwing away around $3 billion worth of food every year, with the average household wasting about $25 a week. The good news is that small, practical changes can make a huge difference.

Check out the Leftover Legends campaign info here: https://lovefoodhatewaste.co.nz/leftoverlegends/

We talk about:

• why leftovers are still one of the biggest sources of food waste
• how to plan meals and shop smarter
• the simple 2 plus 2 plus 2 rule for leftovers
• creative ways to use up chicken, rice, veg, and odds and ends
• how food waste hurts both your wallet and the planet
• the new Leftover Legends Challenge and how you can enter to win free groceries for a year

This is a practical, eye opening conversation packed with easy ideas you can start using today.

Check out Simon's Chicken Bone Broth video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcjkRVvBY10

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This week on the Forkin' Good Podcast, we sit down with Chloe Hogan.

Chloe was two weeks away from her second marathon when a car accident changed everything. A traumatic brain injury. Life support. Months in rehabilitation. Doctors telling her family she would never walk again.

Thirteen years later, she walked one kilometre.

In this deeply honest conversation, Chloe shares:

• What it was like waking up after a traumatic brain injury
• The moment her father refused to sign life support papers
• Relearning how to sit, stand, and walk
• The daily reality of brain rehabilitation
• The role of family, friendship, and stubborn determination
• Why nutrition and training still matter
• The long road back to independence

Alongside Chloe is her friend and caregiver Shaz, offering insight into what it truly means to walk alongside someone in recovery.

This is not a story about limitation.
It is a story about resilience, community, and refusing to give up.

We also cook mushroom risotto, stretch pizza dough, and talk about food as therapy.

Follow Chloe’s journey here: https://recoveryexercisehealth.wordpress.com/

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Ever wondered how much perfectly good food gets binned at the end of the day?

This week on Forkin’ Good, we’re joined by Joost Rietveld from Too Good To Go, the app that lets you pick up surprise bags of surplus food from cafes, bakeries, hotels and more, usually for around one-third of the usual price.

We talk:

How the surprise bag model works (and why “free” didn’t work)

The myth of “old food” and what you’re actually getting

Best before vs use-by, and how to use your senses

Why this is a win for customers, businesses, and the planet

Christchurch is next and how locals can help their favourite spots get on board

If you’re in Auckland, download the app and have a crack. If you’re in Christchurch, start nudging your local cafe now.

Listen and subscribe for more real-world cooking wins, waste-less habits, and no-nonsense chats about food.


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00:00 What Too Good To Go is
02:45 How “surprise bags” work
05:20 The one-third pricing model
06:35 Why “free” failed (human behaviour)
14:15 Cost of living and why this matters
26:45 Best before vs use-by explained
39:40 Christchurch is next and share this episode with your local café.

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