Stuff – Potatoes aren’t the enemy NICOLA JACKSON The poor potato has had a bit of a hard time lately. A lot of people have swapped it for kumara or cut all forms of potato out of their diets completely. I’m quite often asked, “Are potatoes healthy?” While a kumara does have more nutritional value,…
NZ Herald – 10 Surprising Food Facts Our understanding of the foods we commonly eat is constantly changing — and scientists at Plant and Food Researchers are gaining new insights all the time. The institute’s general manager of science food innovation, Dr Jocelyn Eason, shares 10 things we might not know about popular Kiwi foods.
Hospo Nation – Gluten free recipes use potatoes as alternative for flour (About 5000 people receive Hospo Nation which is targeted at chefs/restaurant/cafe owners, bakers and quick service food outlets, secondary school tutors, caterers, bars & wineries, hotels, motels/holiday parks, industry suppliers and PR companies.) Who would have thought that potatoes could be used…
An irrigation trial has been set up within a commercial field in Dorie, Canterbury to understand more about the soil moisture requirements of potatoes. Seven treatments have been set up ranging from replacing 100% soil moisture, replacing 0% soil moisture and also restricting water at key times i.e. tuber set. The treatments are being watered…
Radio NZ – Morning Rural News Potato shortage – 2 minutes into show.
Chips are down, shops stock up Samantha Gee – Reporter A potato shortage which is affecting chip production has meant retailers in Nelson are stocking up on potato chips ahead of Christmas. Parts of the country are facing a shortage due to poor harvesting and growing conditions but for Nelson-based Proper Crisps it is…
BITE Magazine Feature Four new season potato recipes from Warren Elwin: New Potatoes Boiled with Fragrant Herbs Christmassy Potato Stuffing Indian Spiced Potato Mash Spring Potato Salad
Stuff.co.nz – potato shortage ripples through North Island COLLETTE DEVLIN – Reporter The chips are down this Christmas as the impact of a potato shortage ripples through New Zealand, affecting the supply of table potatoes, crisps and French fries. The shortage has led to reports of limited stock signs in stores, potato chip companies reducing…
Otago Daily Times – Profitable Harvest of Jersey Bennes Sally Brooker – Courier Country – Reporter North Otago’s most famous produce is being harvested for the new season. Rows of Jersey Benne potatoes are coming out of paddocks in the Totara area just south of Oamaru, renowned for the tarry, fertile soils that produce…
Otago Daily Times – asparagus and potato on rye This combines two of my favourite spring ingredients and is served on rye bread. It is great for a light supper or fresh lunch. Alison Lambert is one of the chefs at the Otago Farmers Market, and owns Delicacy cafe, on Highgate
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