Asparagus
Mangaweka Asparagus - from fire to feast
George and Diana Turney went from tragedy to starting Mangaweka Asparagus three decades ago. After the community came to their aid, they have enjoyed giving back and helping others gain a living from… Audio
The thrill of fresh asparagus
Seeing the first fresh asparagus of the season land in the supermarket is a treat for most of us. Alongside strawberries it's the taste of summer on the way. Asparagus is versatile, goes with any… Audio
Asparagus season about to start in North Island
Horowhenua asparagus grower Geoff Lewis tells Sally Wenley about some of the challenges of growing a commercial crop of the vegetable and the best way to eat them. Audio
Asparagus growers hoping to overcome flooding troubles ahead of harvest
The asparagus harvesting season has just begun, but some growers' fields are still partly underwater from recent flooding.
Robotic asparagus harvester set to change the game
New Zealand Asparagus will soon be harvested by a world-first, autonomous robotic harvester. Robotics Plus chief executive and co-founder Steve Saunders talks to Jesse about the game changing… Audio
Peta Mathias in the Musical Chair
Peta Mathias' new book Eat Your Heart Out is an exploration of love stories from around the world, intertwined with recipes that suit romantic encounters. Although, she maintains that anything cooked… Audio
Rick Stein: 'I keep asking to do a New Zealand food series'
Rick Stein has been visiting these shores since the 1960s, when he celebrated his 21st by eating crayfish in Kaikoura, and he's still pleading with his TV bosses to do a New Zealand food series. Audio
Tastes of Horowhenua
On a slightly overcast Saturday in November, Horowhenua growers opened their doors to 2,000 members of the public for the third annual Horowhenua Taste Trail. The event is a chance for local producers… Audio, Gallery
The market gardening couple flourishing in Sefton and on social media
Cam and Melissa Booker grow more than 30 varieties of fruit and vegetables at their market garden in North Canterbury. All the produce, as well as apples from the family orchard in Motueka, is sold at… Video, Audio
Julie Biuso's asparagus tips – and pasta recipe
Right now asparagus is as good as it's going to get, says Julie Buiso. She shares a recipe for a delicious, filling and cheap pasta and some other asparagusy tips. Audio
Pasta with Asparagus & Fried Crumbs
Recipe by Julie Biuso
From Afternoons on Friday 12 October 2018
Mushrooms, poached egg and asparagus
Recipe by Kira Ghidoni
From Afternoons on Wednesday 26 September 2018
Spearheading the strawberry charge
Horowhenua asparagus grower Geoff Lewis is setting up tunnel houses to grow strawberries. It's part of his plan to provide year-round work for his seasonal workers. Audio
Worst asparagus season in 10 years
One asparagus grower has had to lay off nearly half of his staff after a wet and cold spring affected the quality and production of produce this season.
Asparagus with preserved lemon béarnaise
Recipe by Emily Thomas
From Nine To Noon on Monday 12 September 2016
Smoked salmon, cherry tomato and asparagus tart with lemon and rocket
Recipe by Nadia Lim
From Afternoons on Friday 6 November 2015
Food: Asparagus Season
New Zealander's are big fans of the Spring vegetable, we eat about 2500 tonnes of it each year. In New Zealand asparagus usually becomes available from late September through til Christmas. Geoff… Audio
Roasted Asparagus with Fried Egg and Capers
Recipe by Laura Vincent
From Summer Nights on Thursday 9 January 2014
Barbequed Asparagus on Smoked Salmon with Caesar Cream
Recipe by Phillip Kraal
From Nine To Noon on Monday 26 November 2012