Advertisement

Niki Bezzant

Niki Bezzant

Founding Editor

Niki Bezzant is a writer, speaker, editor and commentator. She’s the founding editor of Healthy Food Guide magazine, a columnist for the Herald on Sunday and a frequent contributor to broadcast media. Niki has been involved in the food media for nearly 20 years. She is currently president of Food Writers New Zealand and a proud ambassador for the Garden to Table programme which helps kids learn how to grow, cook and share food. She is a member of the Council of Directors for the True Health Initiative, a global coalition of health professionals dedicated to sharing a science-based message of what we know for sure about lifestyle and health. Niki is on the Board of the NZ Nutrition Foundation.

By Niki Bezzant

ASK THE EXPERTS

What’s the difference between hot and cold smoked...

Q: Apparently there is ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ smoked fish –...

ASK THE EXPERTS

Where to find good quality sultanas

Q: "My wife and I are finding it hard to...

ASK THE EXPERTS

Ask the experts: Cooking prawns

Q: "I've tried to cook prawns on the barbecue before,...

ASK THE EXPERTS

How to cook orzo

Q. "Can you please tell me what orzo is and how...

ASK THE EXPERTS

Dairy and egg-free baking

Q: "My wife has just had to go on a...

ASK THE EXPERTS

What to use instead of onions and garlic

Q: "I have an intolerance to onions and garlic. What...

ASK THE EXPERTS

What to use instead of wine in cooking

Q: "I'm ready to use wine in cooking – after...

ASK THE EXPERTS

How to use reduced-fat spread in baking

Q: "I notice you use reduced-fat spread in your recipes...

ASK THE EXPERTS

How to fix too much chilli in a...

Q: "Help! I've made a curry but I got a...

ASK THE EXPERTS

Do you have to wash mushrooms?

Q: "My husband says you should wash mushrooms as they...

ASK THE EXPERTS

How to get good results when baking

Q: I’m a beginner baker and I am enjoying trying...

ASK THE EXPERTS

Pasta alternatives for coeliacs

Q: We eat a lot of pasta in our house...

ASK THE EXPERTS

Using chickpeas in stews, casseroles and soup

Q: "I am unable to eat lentils or beans of...

ASK THE EXPERTS

What is harissa?

Heard of harissa, but not sure what it is or...

ASK THE EXPERTS

Vegetarian fish sauce substitute

Q: "What is fish sauce, and can I substitute something...

ASK THE EXPERTS

Ask the experts: What is quark?

Where can you buy quark from and if you can't...

ASK THE EXPERTS

How to make egg sandwiches healthier

Q: "I love your healthy makeovers of food faves, and...

ASK THE EXPERTS

How to use unripe, green tomatoes

Struggling to find a use for unripe tomatoes? Even when...

Advertisement

Shopping list saved to go to meal plans