By Helen Jackson and Tony Murrell
Helen says:
Choosing the ham you buy for Christmas has size, moral and flavour decisions associated with it – this morning we are talking hams with some great glaze recipes to go with.
Christmas puddings – traditional versus the NZ style mix of summer fresh berries, cherries and stonefruit.
I've been making this Christmas pudding for years.
But for a delicious summer variation how about this summer berry trifle
Tony says:
It's finger-licking-good, has ears but no fur and is appealing worldwide. Time to sow-sow-sow this golden-shaped baton; we'll uncover the mystery that sometimes surrounds this staple the world over.
I love to get sun-kissed but not slapped! While most head for the long awaited sun, others simply want to hide for fear of being fried. On today's show we discuss some of the best examples of shade trees for the small and not so small gardens that work best in providing cover.
Last weekend we talked about water conservation and ways in which we can harvest our own rain water and re-use water in our own gardens. This weekend we talk to an irrigation expert on the how, what and why of man-made rain.
Katie Karrot joins us in "Tui Time" this weekend to keep us sane from now until February in our garden - top tips and and great giveaway!
Ever heard of a mixologist or wondered if you can eat food art? This morning we have Kirk and Lara to tell us what it is exactly that they do.
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