Forkin' Good with Simon Gault & Kate Fenwick Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:48:25 +1300 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2545208 en-nz © 2026 Forkin' Good with Simon Gault & Kate Fenwick yes d44ffc81-0496-5c78-83a7-a612ddf0ea6b Kate Fenwick & Simon Gault episodic false Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick dish out practical ways to cook better, waste less, and have a cracking yarn about the food we love.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) waste Kate Fenwick & Simon Gault https://storage.buzzsprout.com/2d75m1smqz17vwfawu30wo02y8r8?.jpg Forkin' Good with Simon Gault & Kate Fenwick Leftovers, Food Waste, and the $1,300 You’re Throwing Away! Sophie Wolland from Love Food Hate Waste Leftovers, Food Waste, and the $1,300 You’re Throwing Away! Sophie Wolland from Love Food Hate Waste Send a text

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

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
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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

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

]]> Kate Fenwick & Simon Gault Buzzsprout-18812658 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +1300 2324 Forking Good Podcast, Love Food Hate Waste, Sophie Walland, food waste, food waste NZ, leftovers, leftover recipes, save money on groceries, grocery savings, meal planning, reduce food waste, household savings, budget meals, New Zealand podcast, Kiwi food 2 10 full false She Was Told She’d Never Walk Again | Chloe Hogan’s Journey She Was Told She’d Never Walk Again | Chloe Hogan’s Journey Send a text

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/

If this episode moves you, share it with someone who needs hope.Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate

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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/

If this episode moves you, share it with someone who needs hope.Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate

]]> Kate Fenwick & Simon Gault Buzzsprout-18764633 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +1300 4225 Forking Good Podcast, Simon Gault, Waste Ed With Kate, Waste-Ed With Kate, NZ podcast, food podcast, cooking podcast, sustainable cooking, reduce food waste, leftovers recipes, sleep tips, circadian rhythm, magnesium sleep, processed foods, refined carbs, 2 9 full false How Kiwis Can Get Cafe Food for 1/3 the Price (and Save It From Landfill) How Kiwis Can Get Cafe Food for 1/3 the Price (and Save It From Landfill) Send a text

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.


Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate


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.

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

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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.


Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate


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.

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

]]> Kate Fenwick & Simon Gault Buzzsprout-18714992 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +1300 2395 2 8 full false Grant Schofield, on Why We Need To Stop Trusting Food Packaging Grant Schofield, on Why We Need To Stop Trusting Food Packaging Send a text

This week on the Forkin' Good Podcast, we sit down with Professor Grant Schofield — one of New Zealand’s most outspoken voices on metabolic health — and we don’t hold back.

We dive into:
- Why the Health Star Rating system doesn’t work
- Why cereal can score higher than smoked salmon
- The powerful link between sugar, metabolism & mental health
- Why high blood sugar drives chronic disease
- What’s really happening in school lunchboxes
- What “metabolic health” actually means
- Why modern medicine treats symptoms — not causes
- Microplastics, packaging & the bigger food system problem

If you’ve ever wondered:

Why “no added sugar” doesn’t mean healthy
How to reverse Type 2 diabetes
Why ultra-processed food dominates supermarkets
What prevention really means

This episode is for you.

Prevention isn’t a trend — it’s the cure.

Listen, share, and send this to someone who needs to hear it.

Hear more of Grant on his own podcast "Prevention is cure" here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fo64Q7yVXvHB2SZwxYngB

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

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This week on the Forkin' Good Podcast, we sit down with Professor Grant Schofield — one of New Zealand’s most outspoken voices on metabolic health — and we don’t hold back.

We dive into:
- Why the Health Star Rating system doesn’t work
- Why cereal can score higher than smoked salmon
- The powerful link between sugar, metabolism & mental health
- Why high blood sugar drives chronic disease
- What’s really happening in school lunchboxes
- What “metabolic health” actually means
- Why modern medicine treats symptoms — not causes
- Microplastics, packaging & the bigger food system problem

If you’ve ever wondered:

Why “no added sugar” doesn’t mean healthy
How to reverse Type 2 diabetes
Why ultra-processed food dominates supermarkets
What prevention really means

This episode is for you.

Prevention isn’t a trend — it’s the cure.

Listen, share, and send this to someone who needs to hear it.

Hear more of Grant on his own podcast "Prevention is cure" here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fo64Q7yVXvHB2SZwxYngB

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

]]> Kate Fenwick & Simon Gault Buzzsprout-18680027 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +1300 4128 ForkingGoodPodcast, GrantScoffield, MetabolicHealth, ReverseDiabetes, HealthStarRating, SugarTruth, InsulinResistance, Type2Diabetes, NZHealth, WholeFoods, UltraProcessedFood, LowCarb, KetogenicDiet, MentalHealthNutrition, FoodLabels, SchoolLunches, Preve 2 7 full false Starting a Weight Loss Journey When Life Won't Slow Down Starting a Weight Loss Journey When Life Won't Slow Down Send a text

IMPORTANT NOTE FROM SIMON: Just to clarity what I said in the video: sushi isn’t automatically “healthy” from a blood sugar or weight-loss point of view because it’s rice-based. Rice isn’t sugar, it’s starch but that starch is broken down into glucose (a simple sugar) in the body. One cup of cooked white rice delivers around 45 g of carbohydrate, roughly 11–12 teaspoons worth, which can raise blood sugar fairly quickly, especially in larger portions or with sauces and mayo. That’s what I’m talking about: carb load and blood glucose impact, not that rice literally turns into table sugar. Portion size and what you eat it with makes a big difference.

Life doesn’t pause just because you decide to take better care of yourself.

In this episode of the Forkin Good Podcast, Kate shares the start of her weight loss journey while juggling work travel, family life, and a schedule that refuses to slow down. We talk honestly about what makes change hard, why timing is never perfect, and how small, realistic steps matter more than big promises.

We also get into the very real challenge of feeding families right now. School lunchboxes, rising food costs, time pressure, and how parents can make better choices without blowing the budget or losing their minds.

This is not about perfection, quick fixes, or dramatic before and after stories. It’s about real life, real constraints, and finding a way forward anyway.

If you’re trying to look after your health while life keeps throwing curveballs, this one’s for you.

Let us know in the comments what part of life makes healthy change hardest for you right now.

Subscribe for weekly conversations on food, health, habits, and navigating modern life a little more thoughtfully.


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IMPORTANT NOTE FROM SIMON: Just to clarity what I said in the video: sushi isn’t automatically “healthy” from a blood sugar or weight-loss point of view because it’s rice-based. Rice isn’t sugar, it’s starch but that starch is broken down into glucose (a simple sugar) in the body. One cup of cooked white rice delivers around 45 g of carbohydrate, roughly 11–12 teaspoons worth, which can raise blood sugar fairly quickly, especially in larger portions or with sauces and mayo. That’s what I’m talking about: carb load and blood glucose impact, not that rice literally turns into table sugar. Portion size and what you eat it with makes a big difference.

Life doesn’t pause just because you decide to take better care of yourself.

In this episode of the Forkin Good Podcast, Kate shares the start of her weight loss journey while juggling work travel, family life, and a schedule that refuses to slow down. We talk honestly about what makes change hard, why timing is never perfect, and how small, realistic steps matter more than big promises.

We also get into the very real challenge of feeding families right now. School lunchboxes, rising food costs, time pressure, and how parents can make better choices without blowing the budget or losing their minds.

This is not about perfection, quick fixes, or dramatic before and after stories. It’s about real life, real constraints, and finding a way forward anyway.

If you’re trying to look after your health while life keeps throwing curveballs, this one’s for you.

Let us know in the comments what part of life makes healthy change hardest for you right now.

Subscribe for weekly conversations on food, health, habits, and navigating modern life a little more thoughtfully.


]]> Kate Fenwick & Simon Gault Buzzsprout-18641343 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +1300 3203 full false The Corner Stone Cafe: Worth Pulling Over For! The Corner Stone Cafe: Worth Pulling Over For! Send a text

This week we pull in at The Corner Stone Café — the spot you’ll miss if you’re flying through… but once you find it, you’ll plan your drives around it.

We sit down with Phillippa, the owner, for a proper yarn about how the café came to be, what makes a great customer (and what definitely doesn’t), and why hospitality is harder than most people realise — especially when you’re running off septic, dealing with staffing shortages, and somehow still keeping standards sky-high.

We get into:

What makes Cornerstone such a destination (garden walk, shop next door, kids’ park, heaps of seating)

The reality of running a café in a semi-rural spot

Takeaway cups, lids, recycling rules, and why “wash don’t squash” actually matters

How they handle food scraps (compost, pig scraps, worm farm) and manage waste behind the scenes

Why good service isn’t “extra” — it’s the whole point

And yes… the corn fritters (with or without maple syrup — we’ll let you decide)

If you’re heading to the Coromandel, Tauranga, Hamilton or anywhere through Ngatea — this one’s your next stop. 

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
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This week we pull in at The Corner Stone Café — the spot you’ll miss if you’re flying through… but once you find it, you’ll plan your drives around it.

We sit down with Phillippa, the owner, for a proper yarn about how the café came to be, what makes a great customer (and what definitely doesn’t), and why hospitality is harder than most people realise — especially when you’re running off septic, dealing with staffing shortages, and somehow still keeping standards sky-high.

We get into:

What makes Cornerstone such a destination (garden walk, shop next door, kids’ park, heaps of seating)

The reality of running a café in a semi-rural spot

Takeaway cups, lids, recycling rules, and why “wash don’t squash” actually matters

How they handle food scraps (compost, pig scraps, worm farm) and manage waste behind the scenes

Why good service isn’t “extra” — it’s the whole point

And yes… the corn fritters (with or without maple syrup — we’ll let you decide)

If you’re heading to the Coromandel, Tauranga, Hamilton or anywhere through Ngatea — this one’s your next stop. 

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

]]> Kate Fenwick & Simon Gault Buzzsprout-18542915 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +1300 2351 Simon Gault, Kate Fenwick, Forking Good Podcast, chef stories, New Zealand chefs, Michelin restaurants, Antoine’s Auckland, cooking inspiration, aviation, gliding NZ, Elton John story, Thornbury Castle, food waste education, Love Food Hate Waste, Great Da 2 5 full false E Numbers (Good or bad?), Sleep Progress, and Learning to "Switch Off"! E Numbers (Good or bad?), Sleep Progress, and Learning to "Switch Off"! Send a text

Kate’s off to the Gold Coast for her son’s 21st, so we kick things off with holidays, theme parks, and the art of actually switching your phone off without someone calling to “just take five minutes”.

Then we get stuck into a big one: E numbers. What they actually are, which ones are completely fine, and why the ones to watch usually live in ultra processed foods. We talk nitrates in processed meats, food colourings, MSG, and the difference between minimally processed food and the stuff that’s been engineered to taste so good you keep going back for more.

We also tee up a future episode on greenwashing, plus a proper look at what really happens at a recycling facility, because a few myths need a decent shake.

If you enjoyed it, give us a like, hit subscribe, and chuck a comment below: what’s the most confusing claim you’ve seen on a food label lately? 

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

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Kate’s off to the Gold Coast for her son’s 21st, so we kick things off with holidays, theme parks, and the art of actually switching your phone off without someone calling to “just take five minutes”.

Then we get stuck into a big one: E numbers. What they actually are, which ones are completely fine, and why the ones to watch usually live in ultra processed foods. We talk nitrates in processed meats, food colourings, MSG, and the difference between minimally processed food and the stuff that’s been engineered to taste so good you keep going back for more.

We also tee up a future episode on greenwashing, plus a proper look at what really happens at a recycling facility, because a few myths need a decent shake.

If you enjoyed it, give us a like, hit subscribe, and chuck a comment below: what’s the most confusing claim you’ve seen on a food label lately? 

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

]]> Kate Fenwick & Simon Gault Buzzsprout-18542896 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +1300 2171 Forkin Good Podcast, Simon Gault,Kate Fenwick,Waste Ed,E numbers,food additives,ultra processed foods,minimally processed foods,processed food,nutrition podcast,health podcast,NZ podcast,New Zealand podcast,reading food labels,nitrates bacon,nitrate free 2 4 full true Fruit Flies, Sleep Hacks and Why We’re Changing Things in 2026 Fruit Flies, Sleep Hacks and Why We’re Changing Things in 2026 Send a text

This week on the Forkin’ Good Podcast, we start with a very real summer problem and end up somewhere much more important.

From getting rid of fruit flies without spraying chemicals everywhere, to why sleep is the foundation of good health and willpower.

Simon explains the simple sleep mistakes most people make, how alcohol and sugar affect sleep, why body temperature matters, and a few easy changes you can start tonight. No gimmicks. No extremes. Just practical stuff that works.

We also talk food, crumbed snapper, online comments, and why we’re building a healthier approach for 2026.

Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Tell us in the comments, what’s the one thing that messes with your sleep the most? Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

#ForkinGoodPodcast
#BetterSleep
#SleepTips
#HealthyHabits
#LifestylePodcast

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This week on the Forkin’ Good Podcast, we start with a very real summer problem and end up somewhere much more important.

From getting rid of fruit flies without spraying chemicals everywhere, to why sleep is the foundation of good health and willpower.

Simon explains the simple sleep mistakes most people make, how alcohol and sugar affect sleep, why body temperature matters, and a few easy changes you can start tonight. No gimmicks. No extremes. Just practical stuff that works.

We also talk food, crumbed snapper, online comments, and why we’re building a healthier approach for 2026.

Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Tell us in the comments, what’s the one thing that messes with your sleep the most? Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

#ForkinGoodPodcast
#BetterSleep
#SleepTips
#HealthyHabits
#LifestylePodcast

]]> Kate Fenwick & Simon Gault Buzzsprout-18510921 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +1300 2057 ForkinGood, ForkinPodcast, sleep tips, better sleep, sleep help, sleep advice, sleep health, circadian, healthy habits, health pod, lifestyle pod, summer sleep, fruit flies, fly hack, ForkinGoodPodcast, sleep hacks, sleep routine, wellness pod, real life 2 3 full true Stunning Lasange and Italian Food at Romulus and Remus! Stunning Lasange and Italian Food at Romulus and Remus! Send a text

We hit Romulus & Remus (Ponsonby, Auckland) for the lasagne everyone raves about… and yep — it delivered.
From an Istanbul yoghurt-gin cocktail to blue cod cured in rock salt, this episode is stacked with big flavour, good yarns, and proper hospitality.

We chat with Claire about building a restaurant through tough times, why great teams matter, and how to keep food waste low without losing generosity. Then we head into the kitchen with Chef Tugay (Turkey → NZ) to unpack the magic behind his 10-layer, egg-yolk pasta lasagna, plus his wildly good eggplant chips and the ingredients he refuses to compromise on.


Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

]]> Send a text

We hit Romulus & Remus (Ponsonby, Auckland) for the lasagne everyone raves about… and yep — it delivered.
From an Istanbul yoghurt-gin cocktail to blue cod cured in rock salt, this episode is stacked with big flavour, good yarns, and proper hospitality.

We chat with Claire about building a restaurant through tough times, why great teams matter, and how to keep food waste low without losing generosity. Then we head into the kitchen with Chef Tugay (Turkey → NZ) to unpack the magic behind his 10-layer, egg-yolk pasta lasagna, plus his wildly good eggplant chips and the ingredients he refuses to compromise on.


Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
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]]> Kate Fenwick & Simon Gault Buzzsprout-18477718 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +1300 2761 Lasange, italian food, cooking, food podcast, new zealand podcast, waste reduction, food storage 2 2 bonus false We are Forkin’ Back 2026 We are Forkin’ Back 2026 Send a text

The first episode of the year is packed with great conversation, good food, and a few holiday surprises. Kate breaks tradition with her first-ever Christmas lunch at a restaurant (no dishes and no regrets). Simon shares what was on his plate at his mum’s, and how his leftover rum cream sauce found new life on summer berries a week later.

We dive into:

  • Restaurant tipping in New Zealand
  • Acts of kindness that actually make a difference
  • Clever ways to use up Christmas leftovers

It’s a feel-good, light-hearted start to the year and the perfect listen for summer.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Watch the full episode on YouTube — search Forkin Good Podcast

It’s good to be back. Let’s Forkin’ Go.

– Simon & Kate

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The first episode of the year is packed with great conversation, good food, and a few holiday surprises. Kate breaks tradition with her first-ever Christmas lunch at a restaurant (no dishes and no regrets). Simon shares what was on his plate at his mum’s, and how his leftover rum cream sauce found new life on summer berries a week later.

We dive into:

  • Restaurant tipping in New Zealand
  • Acts of kindness that actually make a difference
  • Clever ways to use up Christmas leftovers

It’s a feel-good, light-hearted start to the year and the perfect listen for summer.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Watch the full episode on YouTube — search Forkin Good Podcast

It’s good to be back. Let’s Forkin’ Go.

– Simon & Kate

]]> Kate Fenwick & Simon Gault Buzzsprout-18448850 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +1300 2082 full false Have a Forkin’ Good Christmas! 🎄 Zero-Waste Food Tips, Laughs & Leftovers Have a Forkin’ Good Christmas! 🎄 Zero-Waste Food Tips, Laughs & Leftovers Send a text

IIt’s our final Forkin’ Good Podcast of the year - and we're bringing the festive chaos with laughs, leftovers, and low-waste living! 🎅♻️

Join Simon and Kate in their Christmas hats as they share:

Genius ways to reuse Christmas leftovers (Brussels sprout glow-up, anyone?)

Zero-waste wrapping tips that don’t kill the vibe

What not to recycle (yes, glittery cards... we’re looking at you)

Hilarious family traditions and real talk about overbuying food

Bonus ideas like pavlova smoothies, Boxing Day toasty bars, frittatas, and more!

We’re wrapping up 2025 with some Forkin’ good laughs and loads of practical food + sustainability advice to help you save money, waste less, and relax more this Christmas. 🎁🍴💚

👉 Tell us your best (or worst) Christmas food tradition in the comments!
🎧 Subscribe to hear us again in the new year!
Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
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IIt’s our final Forkin’ Good Podcast of the year - and we're bringing the festive chaos with laughs, leftovers, and low-waste living! 🎅♻️

Join Simon and Kate in their Christmas hats as they share:

Genius ways to reuse Christmas leftovers (Brussels sprout glow-up, anyone?)

Zero-waste wrapping tips that don’t kill the vibe

What not to recycle (yes, glittery cards... we’re looking at you)

Hilarious family traditions and real talk about overbuying food

Bonus ideas like pavlova smoothies, Boxing Day toasty bars, frittatas, and more!

We’re wrapping up 2025 with some Forkin’ good laughs and loads of practical food + sustainability advice to help you save money, waste less, and relax more this Christmas. 🎁🍴💚

👉 Tell us your best (or worst) Christmas food tradition in the comments!
🎧 Subscribe to hear us again in the new year!
Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
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]]> Kate Fenwick & Simon Gault Buzzsprout-18335942 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +1300 2423 ForkingGoodPodcast, ChristmasCooking, ChristmasLeftovers, ZeroWasteChristmas, NZPodcast, FoodWasteTips, SustainableChristmas, LeftoverRecipes, KateFenwick, SimonGault, KiwiChristmas, HolidayCooking, ReduceWaste, FoodWasteNZ, EasyLeftoverMeals, ChristmasMe 1 10 full false From Caravan to Coastal Icon: Inside Luke’s Kitchen & their famous mussels! From Caravan to Coastal Icon: Inside Luke’s Kitchen & their famous mussels! Send a text

Kate & Simon hit the road to Kuaotunu and land at Luke’s Kitchen – the laid-back beachside spot serving up 80kg of mussels a day, wood-fired pizzas, and seriously good vibes on the Coromandel 🌊🍕🦪

In this episode of the Forking Good Podcast, you’ll meet:

Luke – the local lad who turned his dad’s mechanic workshop and a food caravan into one of NZ’s most loved coastal restaurants

Steve – the “overqualified” Auckland hospo pro who applied for a pizza chef job, moved for the lifestyle… and never left

They chat about:

How Luke’s Kitchen grew from a caravan to a Coromandel institution

Cracking 200 eggs a morning for their famous Spanish eggs

Running a 60-person summer team in a town of ~200 people

Surf, fishing and mental health: swapping city burnout for beach life

What really happens with food waste, water use and mountains of mussel shells

Why this spot should be on your NZ road-trip loop (and where else to stop nearby)

Stick around to the end for details on the Forking Good Christmas Hamper giveaway and how to enter 🎁

Subscribe, drop a comment, and add Luke’s Kitchen, Kuaotunu to your must-visit list next time you’re in Aotearoa 🇳🇿

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
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Kate & Simon hit the road to Kuaotunu and land at Luke’s Kitchen – the laid-back beachside spot serving up 80kg of mussels a day, wood-fired pizzas, and seriously good vibes on the Coromandel 🌊🍕🦪

In this episode of the Forking Good Podcast, you’ll meet:

Luke – the local lad who turned his dad’s mechanic workshop and a food caravan into one of NZ’s most loved coastal restaurants

Steve – the “overqualified” Auckland hospo pro who applied for a pizza chef job, moved for the lifestyle… and never left

They chat about:

How Luke’s Kitchen grew from a caravan to a Coromandel institution

Cracking 200 eggs a morning for their famous Spanish eggs

Running a 60-person summer team in a town of ~200 people

Surf, fishing and mental health: swapping city burnout for beach life

What really happens with food waste, water use and mountains of mussel shells

Why this spot should be on your NZ road-trip loop (and where else to stop nearby)

Stick around to the end for details on the Forking Good Christmas Hamper giveaway and how to enter 🎁

Subscribe, drop a comment, and add Luke’s Kitchen, Kuaotunu to your must-visit list next time you’re in Aotearoa 🇳🇿

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

]]> Kate Fenwick & Simon Gault Buzzsprout-18306756 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +1300 2843 Forking Good Podcast, Simon Gault, Waste Ed With Kate, Waste-Ed With Kate, NZ podcast, food podcast, cooking podcast, sustainable cooking, reduce food waste, leftovers recipes, sleep tips, circadian rhythm, magnesium sleep, processed foods, refined carbs, 1 9 full false #8 Grab Life by the Beans: Coffee, Cups & Coromandel Chats #8 Grab Life by the Beans: Coffee, Cups & Coromandel Chats Send a text

Join Kate & Simon for a caffeine-fuelled adventure as they road-trip to Coromandel and meet local legend John from Naughty Bean Coffee — a character, a storyteller, and one hell of a coffee roaster.

This episode is all about coffee, cups, characters, and choices:

How much coffee is actually good for you (science says more than you think)
Inside the world of coffee roasting with a former builder–turned–barista
  The personality behind the perfect cup — why experience matters just as much as flavour
Milk, cream & lactose intolerance — and why cream is surprisingly kinder on your gut
2 litres before 2pm? The hydration rule that might just change your energy
The ugly truth about takeaway coffee cups — BPA, PFAS, plastic liners & why they can’t be recycled
Reusable cup habits that actually stick
Chocolate fish, Kiwi cafes & all the Coromandel vibes
PLUS: Enter our Christmas Hamper Giveaway just by leaving a comment

It’s warm, funny, practical, a bit shocking in places… and full of the forking good energy you expect.

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
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Join Kate & Simon for a caffeine-fuelled adventure as they road-trip to Coromandel and meet local legend John from Naughty Bean Coffee — a character, a storyteller, and one hell of a coffee roaster.

This episode is all about coffee, cups, characters, and choices:

How much coffee is actually good for you (science says more than you think)
Inside the world of coffee roasting with a former builder–turned–barista
  The personality behind the perfect cup — why experience matters just as much as flavour
Milk, cream & lactose intolerance — and why cream is surprisingly kinder on your gut
2 litres before 2pm? The hydration rule that might just change your energy
The ugly truth about takeaway coffee cups — BPA, PFAS, plastic liners & why they can’t be recycled
Reusable cup habits that actually stick
Chocolate fish, Kiwi cafes & all the Coromandel vibes
PLUS: Enter our Christmas Hamper Giveaway just by leaving a comment

It’s warm, funny, practical, a bit shocking in places… and full of the forking good energy you expect.

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

]]> Kate Fenwick & Simon Gault Buzzsprout-18264498 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +1300 1974 Forking Good Podcast, Coffee episode, Coromandel, New Zealand, Naughty Bean, Coffee, Sustainable living, NZ Reusable coffee cups Zero waste tips PFAS BPA plastics Coffee roasting Lactose intolerance Black coffee benefits Coffee health facts Kiwi lifestyle 1 8 full false Inside Auckland’s Best-Kept Food Secret: A Mediterranean Feast with Zeki Inside Auckland’s Best-Kept Food Secret: A Mediterranean Feast with Zeki Send a text

Welcome to a very special episode of the Forkin' Good Podcast — because today, we’re not just talking about food… we’re EATING it.

Simon and Kate take you inside Lokanta, the legendary Mediterranean restaurant run by their long-time friend and Turkish chef Zeki, right in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand.

This episode is part feast, part masterclass, part travel story — and fully packed with:

🍷 Proper Mediterranean dining
🐙 Octopus & lentils cooked the traditional way
🔥 Flaming saganaki
🦪 Rice-stuffed mussels
🥗 Why olive oil truly matters
❤️ Food, family & human connection
🌿 What the Mediterranean diet ACTUALLY is (not what Google tells you)

You’ll hear:
• Stories of cooking together in Turkey & the Greek Islands
• Why Mediterranean food is naturally healthy, clean and flavour-packed
• How we can cook this way at home
• Zeki’s philosophy on food, hospitality, and why “less is more”
• Rapid-fire questions including favourite herbs, sauces, secret dislikes & kitchen must-haves

This episode has everything: food, friendship, travel, nostalgia, storytelling and the kind of hospitality that fills your soul.

👉 If you're in Auckland, GO to Lokanta.
👉 If you love good food, hit LIKE.
👉 If you want more Mediterranean adventures, SUBSCRIBE.
👉 Tell us in the comments: What dish should Simon & Kate try next?

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

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Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
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Welcome to a very special episode of the Forkin' Good Podcast — because today, we’re not just talking about food… we’re EATING it.

Simon and Kate take you inside Lokanta, the legendary Mediterranean restaurant run by their long-time friend and Turkish chef Zeki, right in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand.

This episode is part feast, part masterclass, part travel story — and fully packed with:

🍷 Proper Mediterranean dining
🐙 Octopus & lentils cooked the traditional way
🔥 Flaming saganaki
🦪 Rice-stuffed mussels
🥗 Why olive oil truly matters
❤️ Food, family & human connection
🌿 What the Mediterranean diet ACTUALLY is (not what Google tells you)

You’ll hear:
• Stories of cooking together in Turkey & the Greek Islands
• Why Mediterranean food is naturally healthy, clean and flavour-packed
• How we can cook this way at home
• Zeki’s philosophy on food, hospitality, and why “less is more”
• Rapid-fire questions including favourite herbs, sauces, secret dislikes & kitchen must-haves

This episode has everything: food, friendship, travel, nostalgia, storytelling and the kind of hospitality that fills your soul.

👉 If you're in Auckland, GO to Lokanta.
👉 If you love good food, hit LIKE.
👉 If you want more Mediterranean adventures, SUBSCRIBE.
👉 Tell us in the comments: What dish should Simon & Kate try next?

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

]]> Kate Fenwick & Simon Gault Buzzsprout-18239379 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +1300 2037 mediterranean food, mediterranean diet, turkish food, greek food, auckland restaurants, auckland, forkin good, podcast, simon gault, kate fenwick, wasted kate, food podcast, food, travel, new zealand food, olive oil, cooking, 1 7 full false #6 - Homemade > Store-Bought: Brownies, Cookies & Seriously Good Kitchen Swaps #6 - Homemade > Store-Bought: Brownies, Cookies & Seriously Good Kitchen Swaps Send a text

🍫 Kate’s $7 Brownie Rebellion
Kate refuses to buy tiny café brownies for the kids and bakes her own big, gooey tray instead – topped with a sprinkle of Murray River salt. Simon taste-tests (brutally honestly) and LOVES it.

🍝 Next-Level Bolognese Tips
Simon shares his chef secrets for a proper bolognese:
- Why a splash of milk at the end is magic
- A tiny grate of nutmeg and even chicken livers (trust him!)
- Pancetta vs bacon
- Why fettuccine/tagliatelle beats spaghetti for holding sauce
- Turning leftovers into pies, toasties, nachos & stuffed veg

🥗 30-Second Creamy Salad Dressing (No E-Numbers)
Simon whisks up a “creamy” dressing with:
Extra virgin olive oil, Balsamic (guava, pomegranate or whatever you’ve got), Mustard or lemon horseradish cream... All in under a minute – no bottles, no weird ingredients.

🍪 Forking Good Gooey Skillet Cookie
Then Simon rolls out his “brownie points” – a hot skillet cookie with:
Gooey cookie dough, A hidden layer of Nutella, A scoop of his Much Moore Christmas mince pie & vanilla ice cream, Finished with flake salt for that final 5% magic

🎒 Kids’ Lunchboxes, Waste & Real-Life Eating
Kate and Simon chat about:

Why kids’ lunchboxes are full of packets (and what to swap instead)
- White bread vs proper grain bread
- Fruit vs “99% fruit” lollies
- Getting kids to pack their own lunch
- The 80/20 rule: healthy most of the time, fun some of the time

🧼 Old-School Soap Shaker & Zero-Waste Dishes
Kate shows Simon a seriously cool retro gadget: the soap shaker – a metal basket for solid dish soap that replaces plastic bottles and watery detergents. Plus: Wasted Kate dishcloths and how you can win some.

💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Tell us in the comments:

Are you Team Brownie or Team Skillet Cookie?

What’s your go-to, actually-eaten-by-kids lunchbox combo?

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

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Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

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🍫 Kate’s $7 Brownie Rebellion
Kate refuses to buy tiny café brownies for the kids and bakes her own big, gooey tray instead – topped with a sprinkle of Murray River salt. Simon taste-tests (brutally honestly) and LOVES it.

🍝 Next-Level Bolognese Tips
Simon shares his chef secrets for a proper bolognese:
- Why a splash of milk at the end is magic
- A tiny grate of nutmeg and even chicken livers (trust him!)
- Pancetta vs bacon
- Why fettuccine/tagliatelle beats spaghetti for holding sauce
- Turning leftovers into pies, toasties, nachos & stuffed veg

🥗 30-Second Creamy Salad Dressing (No E-Numbers)
Simon whisks up a “creamy” dressing with:
Extra virgin olive oil, Balsamic (guava, pomegranate or whatever you’ve got), Mustard or lemon horseradish cream... All in under a minute – no bottles, no weird ingredients.

🍪 Forking Good Gooey Skillet Cookie
Then Simon rolls out his “brownie points” – a hot skillet cookie with:
Gooey cookie dough, A hidden layer of Nutella, A scoop of his Much Moore Christmas mince pie & vanilla ice cream, Finished with flake salt for that final 5% magic

🎒 Kids’ Lunchboxes, Waste & Real-Life Eating
Kate and Simon chat about:

Why kids’ lunchboxes are full of packets (and what to swap instead)
- White bread vs proper grain bread
- Fruit vs “99% fruit” lollies
- Getting kids to pack their own lunch
- The 80/20 rule: healthy most of the time, fun some of the time

🧼 Old-School Soap Shaker & Zero-Waste Dishes
Kate shows Simon a seriously cool retro gadget: the soap shaker – a metal basket for solid dish soap that replaces plastic bottles and watery detergents. Plus: Wasted Kate dishcloths and how you can win some.

💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Tell us in the comments:

Are you Team Brownie or Team Skillet Cookie?

What’s your go-to, actually-eaten-by-kids lunchbox combo?

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

]]> Kate Fenwick & Simon Gault Buzzsprout-18188266 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +1300 2651 Forking Good Podcast,Simon Gault,Waste Ed With Kate,Waste-Ed With Kate,NZ podcast,food podcast,cooking podcast,sustainable cooking,reduce food waste,leftovers recipes,sleep tips,circadian rhythm,magnesium sleep,processed foods,refined carbs,gut health mic 1 6 full false #5 - Flying High, Cooking Bold: Simon Gault’s Forkin' Good Origin Story #5 - Flying High, Cooking Bold: Simon Gault’s Forkin' Good Origin Story Send a text

This week, it’s Simon’s turn in the hot seat! Kate grills (gently) the man behind the chef’s whites to uncover how a glider-flying Kiwi kid became one of New Zealand’s most recognised culinary voices.

From growing up in Papakura with a pilot dad to washing dishes at 15 and learning perfection (and terror!) under legendary chef Tony Astle, Simon shares the hilarious, humbling and inspiring journey that shaped his career.

Hear how a young apprentice ended up chatting with Elton John, cooking at Michelin-level restaurants in London, surviving a dodgy bedsit, and carving a giant turkey in half for his first wedding gig. It’s packed with stories of grit, luck, and “fail fast, fix fast” moments — plus the advice that’s guided Simon ever since.

Kate and Simon also chat about food waste and the Love Food Hate Waste “Great Date Debate” busting myths about best before vs use by dates!

💬 Join the chat: Comment on YouTube to enter our Forking Good giveaways (including Simon’s book!).

📦 This week’s takeaway: Your nose knows — and your fridge deserves an Eat Me First section.

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

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This week, it’s Simon’s turn in the hot seat! Kate grills (gently) the man behind the chef’s whites to uncover how a glider-flying Kiwi kid became one of New Zealand’s most recognised culinary voices.

From growing up in Papakura with a pilot dad to washing dishes at 15 and learning perfection (and terror!) under legendary chef Tony Astle, Simon shares the hilarious, humbling and inspiring journey that shaped his career.

Hear how a young apprentice ended up chatting with Elton John, cooking at Michelin-level restaurants in London, surviving a dodgy bedsit, and carving a giant turkey in half for his first wedding gig. It’s packed with stories of grit, luck, and “fail fast, fix fast” moments — plus the advice that’s guided Simon ever since.

Kate and Simon also chat about food waste and the Love Food Hate Waste “Great Date Debate” busting myths about best before vs use by dates!

💬 Join the chat: Comment on YouTube to enter our Forking Good giveaways (including Simon’s book!).

📦 This week’s takeaway: Your nose knows — and your fridge deserves an Eat Me First section.

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

]]> Kate Fenwick & Simon Gault Buzzsprout-18146228 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +1300 3314 Simon Gault, Kate Fenwick, Forking Good Podcast, chef stories, New Zealand chefs, Michelin restaurants, Antoine’s Auckland, cooking inspiration, aviation, gliding NZ, Elton John story, Thornbury Castle, food waste education, Love Food Hate Waste, Great Da 1 5 full true Episode 4 - Get to know Waste-Ed Kate! Episode 4 - Get to know Waste-Ed Kate! Send a text

We thought it's about time to introduce one of our hosts! For those who don't know, Kate Fenwick AKA Waste-ed Kate, AKA The Nappy Lady, has been educating on waste and rubbish for over two decades! She say's she talks rubbish full time!

Get to know Kate like never before in today's episode!

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

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We thought it's about time to introduce one of our hosts! For those who don't know, Kate Fenwick AKA Waste-ed Kate, AKA The Nappy Lady, has been educating on waste and rubbish for over two decades! She say's she talks rubbish full time!

Get to know Kate like never before in today's episode!

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

]]> Kate Fenwick & Simon Gault Buzzsprout-18107010 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +1300 3388 Forking Good Podcast, Simon Gault, Waste Ed With Kate, Waste-Ed With Kate, NZ podcast, food podcast, cooking podcast, sustainable cooking, reduce food waste, leftovers recipes, sleep tips, circadian rhythm, magnesium sleep, processed foods, refined carbs, 1 4 full false Episode 2 - Second Chances for food... and Simon! Episode 2 - Second Chances for food... and Simon! Send a text

Welcome to the Forkin' Good Podcast with Simon Gault and Waste-Ed With Kate. Real food, real laughs, real talk about waste.

In Episode 2 we cover:
• Giving your food a second chance to reduce waste and save money!
• Life hacks and recipes for cheese, leek, bananas, and more!
• Recycling basics, but theres lot's more to learn!

• Beeswax wraps, how to make the most!

Tune in, have a laugh, and tell us what you want to hear next — we’re just warming up 🍴

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

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Welcome to the Forkin' Good Podcast with Simon Gault and Waste-Ed With Kate. Real food, real laughs, real talk about waste.

In Episode 2 we cover:
• Giving your food a second chance to reduce waste and save money!
• Life hacks and recipes for cheese, leek, bananas, and more!
• Recycling basics, but theres lot's more to learn!

• Beeswax wraps, how to make the most!

Tune in, have a laugh, and tell us what you want to hear next — we’re just warming up 🍴

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

]]> Kate Fenwick & Simon Gault Buzzsprout-18026456 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +1300 2626 Forking Good Podcast, Simon Gault, Waste Ed With Kate, Waste-Ed With Kate, NZ podcast, food podcast, cooking podcast, sustainable cooking, reduce food waste, leftovers recipes, sleep tips, circadian rhythm, magnesium sleep, processed foods, refined carbs, 1 2 full false Episode 3 - Salmon, Potato Salad, and the importance of sharing food Episode 3 - Salmon, Potato Salad, and the importance of sharing food Send a text

This week, Simon dusts off his apron and prepares a stunning lunch for Kate (and Brody behind the camera!)

This meal was a great catalyst for discussion around sitting, sharing, and being present for a meal with friends. We need to do more of it!

It's definitely an ep we recommend checking out the video version for! The food looked amazing! 

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
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Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

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This week, Simon dusts off his apron and prepares a stunning lunch for Kate (and Brody behind the camera!)

This meal was a great catalyst for discussion around sitting, sharing, and being present for a meal with friends. We need to do more of it!

It's definitely an ep we recommend checking out the video version for! The food looked amazing! 

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook:   @wastefreewithkate 
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

]]> Kate Fenwick & Simon Gault Buzzsprout-18060652 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +1300 1760 Forking Good Podcast, Simon Gault, Waste Ed With Kate, Waste-Ed With Kate, NZ podcast, food podcast, cooking podcast, sustainable cooking, reduce food waste, leftovers recipes, sleep tips, circadian rhythm, magnesium sleep, processed foods, refined carbs, 1 3 full false Episode 1 - Sleep, Silicon, and Snacking! Episode 1 - Sleep, Silicon, and Snacking! Send a text

Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick dish out practical ways to cook better, waste less, and have a cracking yarn about the food we love.

In this first-ever episode, we’re just getting started! Kate checks in on her sleep habits (and Simon’s got a few opinions), we unpack the truth about processed and refined foods, and share some simple swaps to get your kitchen — and your energy — back on track.

Tune in, have a laugh, and tell us what you want to hear next — we’re just warming up 🍴

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Check out the Video versions here: https://www.youtube.com/@Forkingoodpod


Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

]]> Send a text

Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick dish out practical ways to cook better, waste less, and have a cracking yarn about the food we love.

In this first-ever episode, we’re just getting started! Kate checks in on her sleep habits (and Simon’s got a few opinions), we unpack the truth about processed and refined foods, and share some simple swaps to get your kitchen — and your energy — back on track.

Tune in, have a laugh, and tell us what you want to hear next — we’re just warming up 🍴

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpod

Check out the Video versions here: https://www.youtube.com/@Forkingoodpod


Follow Simon on his channels below:
Instagram: @simon_gault
Facebook: @Officialsimongault
Tiktok: Simonjgault
Youtube: Simon Gault

Follow Waste-ed with Kate here:
Instagram: @wastedwithkate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkate
Tiktok: wasted.kate
Youtube: Waste-ed with Kate

]]> Kate Fenwick & Simon Gault Buzzsprout-17995709 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +1300 2669 waste, 1 1 full false