Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

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Jack Tame’s crisp perspective, style and enthusiasm makes for refreshing and entertaining Saturday morning radio on Newstalk ZB.

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Estelle Clifford: A review of Gossip's new album, Real Power

Estelle Clifford reviews Gossip's first album since reuniting in 2019, Real Power.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m
Mar 23
Catherine Raynes: Reviewing The Hunter, Private Equity

THE HUNTER BY TANA FRENCH It's a blazing summer when two men arrive in a small village in the West of Ireland. One of them is coming home. Both of them are coming to get rich. One of them is going to die. PRIVATE EQUITY BY CARRIE SUN When we meet Carrie Sun, she can't shake the feeling that she's wasting her life. The daughter of Chinese immigrants, Carrie excelled in school, graduated early from MIT, and climbed the corporate ladder, all in pursuit of the American dream. But at twenty-nine, she's left her analyst job, dropped out of an MBA program, and is trapped in an unhappy engagement. So when she gets the rare opportunity to work at one of the most prestigious hedge funds in the world, she knows she can't say no. Fourteen interviews later, she's in.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4m
Mar 23
Mike Yardley: Southern treats of the Gold Coast

Mike Yardley spoke to Jack Tame about his time in Coolangatta, in southern Gold Coast. For more tips on tripping the sights and treats of the southern Gold Coast, Mike's article is here https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/mike-yardley-southern-stars-of-the-gold-coast/. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9m
Mar 23
Dougal Sutherland: New study on wellbeing in the workplace

Dougal Sutherland discusses a recent survey by Umbrella Wellbeing showing the large number of employees who feel that their mental wellbeing isn't being prioritised, and the risk that poses for businesses.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m
Mar 23
Ruud Kleinpaste: Autumn holes in the ground

A few days ago, we celebrated our Autumn Equinox; that was on Wednesday 20th March at 16:06 to be precise.  It really has nothing to do with this story, apart from the fact that you'll notice quite a few good-looking holes in your lawn around this time of the year. It shows you that life-cycles either come to an end or change from one phase to the next. A good example is the mess made by starlings in my lawn: hundreds of sizeable holes per square metre really stands out.  Autumn rain has finally made the soil quite wet; Grassgrub larvae (juveniles) are moving upwards in the soil to avoid being drowned and starlings literally probe the soil for tasty grubs. I'm not that worries: these starlings provide a gratis pest-control service.  On soils where there are few plants (think of those "naked" vertical clay banks) you'll often find medium-sized round holes with an opening that looks "counter-sunk" in shape. This is the job of our native tiger beetles. When they are larvae they create these tunnels into the soil and block the entrance with their head, while waiting for suitable prey to walk past.  From now on, you'll notice that the holes are open - the larvae will finalise their juvenile stages underground and emerge in late spring as fast-moving adult beetles. And from now on there will be critters that come out of the soil, especially after good rain events. Earthworms will move up easily to grab some organic material from the surface of the soil and to drop some casts off on top! These worms are recyclers and literally live off of the dead plant material (and other natural waste, such as animal droppings). This planet is perfectly designed in and around our soil.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3m
Mar 23
Paul Stenhouse: US Government says Apple is monopolising the smartphone market

The US Government says users who purchase Apple smartphones are "locked in" to the Apple ecosystem. Within the ecosystem, all your devices and services are meant to interconnect effortlessly. Apple says it will seek to have the case dismissed, and if unsuccessful, will fight it vigorously.  The Justice Department estimates that Apple's share of the US smartphone market exceeds 70%.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2m
Mar 22
Tara Ward: Reviewing Escaping Utopia, Palm Royale, Obituary

ESCAPING UTOPIA TVNZ's new three-part documentary series takes us behind the scenes of Gloriavale and reveals what it's like to live in - and leave - the extreme religious community.  PALM ROYALE This new comedy drama features an all-star Hollywood cast and follows a woman in the late 1960s who will do whatever it takes to be admitted into an exclusive Palm Springs society  OBITUARY A dark Irish drama about an obituary writer who is being paid per article. When work dries up, she decides to take matters into her own hands  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4m
Mar 22
Brooke Fraser: Returning to NZ to perform with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Brooke Ligertwood, also known as Brooke Fraser, returns home to New Zealand to perform a one-off concert with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.  Brooke sits down with Jack Tame at Roundhead Studios to discuss what she has been up to.  WATCH / LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18m
Mar 22
Nici Wickes: Food budgeting in a recession

With a recession just announced, it's important to get the most out of every dollar without compromising on the quality of your food. Here are some things you can do to stretch the weekly meal budget: __ __ Ingredients and food items that will save you money: __ __ LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6m
Mar 22
Kevin Milne: The romanticism of 50s & 60s stage songs

Kevin Milne spoke to Jack Tame about his love for the stage songs of the 1950s & 60s.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m
Mar 22
Jack Tame: Well wishes for the Princess of Wales

Just before 6pm Friday local time, Kensington Palace published a rare video of Catherine, Princess of Wales. Having taken a few weeks to process and digest the news in private, and having taken time to tell her children, she announced to the World she is being treated for cancer.   Apart from that, we don’t have a huge volume of information. We don’t know much more except she says she received the diagnosis after tests following abdominal surgery in January. She has begun receiving preventative chemotherapy.   First of all, hearing those words is a shocking and affecting experience. For anyone who has had friends or family with cancer – and I would suggest that’s most of us – it snaps you right back to your own experience. At a really basic human level, I think many of us feel a real sense of empathy for what Kate and that family must be going through.  Personally, I found my thoughts drifting to the issues of the last few weeks: The internet conspiracies about Princess Kate’s health and whereabouts and the now-infamous doctored family photo.   I also found myself trying to imagine all the complicated dimensions that being a prominent royal adds to this situation. You would think that the privilege of that position will afford Kate the very best medical care. But at the same time, there is an extraordinary level of public attention that will come with this experience. Even before this announcement, medical staff in the U.K were trying to illegally access Princess Kate’s health records. That’s tough.  And finally, my thoughts settled on Kate’s health in the broader context of what the Royal Family is going through right now. Both Princess Kate and King Charles are now being treated for cancer. It must be a huge stress on the family... and I am acutely aware that Prince William is sitting there in the middle, trying to support both his father and his wife as they are undergo their treatments.   I think everyone will be wishing them a speedy and full recovery.  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10m
Mar 22
Francesca Rudkin reviews Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Road House

GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE The Spengler family returns to the iconic New York City firehouse where the original Ghostbusters have taken ghost-busting to the next level. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must unite to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age. ROAD HOUSE 2024 remake available on Prime. Ex-UFC fighter Dalton takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems. Starring Connor McGregor and Jake Gyllenhaal.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m
Mar 22
James Irwin: Bill Ryder-Jones - Lechyd Da

Bill Ryder-Jones was guitarist/vocalist for the West Kirby Merseyside band who were successful in releasing 5 top 10 albums in mid 2000s, starting out as teenagers.  His latest solo album is complete with classy hooks and rousing choruses, and his closely mic-ed voice is fragile, delicate, even on the edge of croaky, giving the impression he's sharing intimacies directly with the listener.  Featuring lush pop hooks and even school assembly choirs of kids - the songs sound triumphant and powerful and happy even if most of them are dark, sad and of lost love.  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8m
Mar 16
Secrets and mystery make for page turners

SISTERHOOD BY CATHY KELLY - In just one night, at her own 50th birthday, her world has imploded. Her mother has kept a secret hidden all her life. And it changes everything. Before Lou can take another step, she needs to get to the bottom of the shocking truth that alters who she really is.    THE RIVER WE REMEMBER BY WILLIAM KENT KRUEGER - A body of a wealthy landowner, Jimmy Quinn, is found shot and assumed murdered by many. His body is found floating half naked in the Alabaster River. The investigation is thrown into the lap of Brody Dern, a returned honored veteran, the sheriff, who bears many internal and external scars from the war.  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4m
Mar 16
Mike Yardley: New Caledonia Hinterland and Island treats

"Basking in the world’s largest lagoon, fortified by the world’s second-largest barrier reef, and boasting extraordinary biodiversity, New Caledonia’s natural good looks and succulent subtropical balm is just the beginning of the sweet seduction. Unlike Fiji or the Cook Islands, New Caledonia has not established the same holiday getaway familiarity with Kiwis. It is still somewhat under the radar. But you can fully expect your great expectations of South Pacific holiday indulgence to be delightfully smashed." Read Mike's full article here https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/lifestyle/travel/mike-yardley-hinterland-and-island-treats-in-new-caledonia/. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8m
Mar 16
Ethically Kate: 4 sustainable things to do this autumn

4 SUSTAINABLE THINGS TO DO THIS AUTUMN    __ __   __ __   __ __   __ __ See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8m
Mar 16
Stonefruit jobs in March and Autumn – Prune and Control Leafcurl

Leafcurl on stone fruit: peaches, Nectarines, plums, peachcotts, peacherines, apricots, etc always a sad sight on the leaves – it manifests itself in Spring and Summer – after flowering.  The leaves become distorted and discoloured (pretty yellow and orange coloration); when infestations are serious the number of leaves that drop off can be substantial, causing a reduction in photosynthesis and hence the ability of the tree to “feed itself”.  In spring the answer to “cure?” it will always be: “You’re too late!”… Right now, in late summer/Autumn you are still ahead of the 2024 infection game.  Taphrina deformans is the fungus that causes this leafcurl. Note how “deformans” is quite aptly chosen as a name, as it deforms the shape of the leaves quite obviously.  The disease becomes active at bud-break: when the leaves and flowers come out of the buds in spring. The spores of Taphrina deformans are already settled on those buds, making infection quite easy.  Those buds are initiated by the trees in autumn, which is just a few weeks away.  What to do?  First of all prune your stonefruit right now – after the last peaches, nectarines etc etc have been harvested, pruning can be done. Doing it this early has another advantage: you avoid bacterial diseases in the cooler months (late autumn/winter is a dodgy period for bacterial infections!)  Pruning now also reduces the amount of tree to spray in April.  Around mid April, when the leaves are falling off the deciduous stone fruit trees, the new buds for the next season are formed. Taphrina deformans will then be invading those new buds and overwinter on those buds to infect the trees again in spring.  First thing to do is to remove all fallen leaves from under the trees. That reduces infection chances.  Next thing is to apply a double dose of copper spray (copper oxychloride, liquid copper, or copper-sulphur mixtures, available form garden centres) on the remaining leaves and on the branches/twigs/buds of the tree.  Don’t worry about “burning the rest of the leaves off: they were going to fall anyway.  Use a “sticker” if you can, to increase coverage and stickability  Do this again a few weeks later and ensure good coverage of all parts of the tree.  This autumn spray exercise is the most important preventative thing you can do to avoid Leaf curl.  If you still get some infected leaves in spring there is no point in spraying with copper fungicides as that will burn those leaves quite badly. Best thing to do is to remove and get rid of infected leaves as much as you can – especially fallen leaves. “Getting rid of them” does not mean COMPOSTING them!!  Fertilising the tree in spring allows it to make new leaves and get some resistance to the infection, especially when you use Seaweed Tea and such marine-originated liquid fertilisers.  During the period when fruits grow and expand, check for fallen leaves that show signs of leafcurl, and get rid of them. REMEMBER “Getting rid of them” does not mean COMPOSTING them!!  Autumn is the time to start controlling leafcurl on stonefruit for the next fruiting season:  Some people use Lime sulphur; that’s OK too as a winter clean-up; seeing the trees are getting to dormancy this Lime Sulphur won’t harm the leaves either; but I think that lime may not be a great material for apricots as it has the ability to raise the pH levels.  A last smack of Copper spray before budburst should “mop up” the last surviving spores before the flowering and fruiting season begins again.  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6m
Mar 16
Paritua Stone Paddock 2023 Chardonnay - For fans of a big and buttery style

WHY I CHOSE IT:   - Difficult vintage (Cyclone Gabrielle)  - Be guided by vintage ratings but be aware that there are many exceptions  - Sorting machine takes a photo of every grape and rejects sub-standard fruit.    WHAT DOES IT TASTE LIKE? A rich and flavoursome chardonnay that will be appreciated by fans of the “big and buttery” style. Slightly toffee-ish, mouth-filling wine with enough richness and flavour to handle a mild butter chicken curry.  WHY IT’S A BARGAIN: I’d buy it if it was $40    WHERE CAN YOU BUY IT?  Wine Collective Direct $33.31. Paritua Winery, Hawke’s Bay $25    FOOD MATCH? Roast chicken, most seafood    WILL IT KEEP? Drink up  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m
Mar 16
Paul Stenhouse: The USA is once again talking about a TikTok ban

The "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" would ban TikTok in the US, unless it is sold to a non-Chinese owner.  It passed the House 352-to-65.  The Senate Leader hasn't decided when the bill will make it to the floor for a vote. There are concerns over free speech restrictions and presidential overreach.  The driving factor according to the White House: Chinese ownership of ByteDance poses grave national security risks to the United States, including the ability to meddle in elections. It's particularly concerned that the Chinese government could meddle in the algorithm that serves up content.  Financial Analysts are concerned it could prompt China to retaliate against American's firms' business activities in China. Disney has a theme park, Tesla gets almost of a quarter of its revenue from China, about half of Amazon's third-party partners are from China. But remember, Platforms like Facebook and YouTube are blocked in China.  TikTok is not going down without a fight. It has called on its 170 million US users to phone and write to their representatives.  In 2020 the company created a deal with Oracle to separate US user data from the rest of the world, and host that in the US. Arguing this is a breach of the first amendment is likely to be the company takes its lobbying.  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7m
Mar 16
Screentime: Retirees, 90's girl groups, and drug moguls

APPLES NEVER FALL - () In Apples Never Fall, recent retiree Joy, played by Annette Bening, suddenly disappears. Police are quick to suspect her husband, Stan, a former tennis coach played by Sam Neill, and the mystery forces the couple's four adult children to reevaluate their parents' seemingly perfect marriage.  GIRLS5EVA - () A '90s girl group with just one hit record gets a second chance at success when a young rapper decides to sample their song.  THE GENTLEMEN - () When cannabis mogul Mickey Pearson plans to sell his profitable marijuana empire following his retirement, it stimulates an array of wrongdoings in the name of greed.  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6m
Mar 16
“The intensities just keep going up”: Peter Burling and Blair Tuke ahead of SailGP in Lyttleton

Eight events deep into the fourth season, Team New Zealand is vying for the top spot in SailGP.  This month the race is returning once more to Lyttleton Harbour in Christchurch, giving the kiwis the home-water advantage.   Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have been on the team since New Zealand sailed onto the scene in season two, and the growth they’ve witnessed in the scene is impressive.  “It’s great for our sport to have a league that’s there,” Tuke told Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame.  “To see then the growth of the whole SailGP brand, of the teams individually, viewership numbers all around the world... it’s pretty impressive.”  Last year was the first year that a leg of the competition was hosted in New Zealand and the support the team received from local fans was amazing, Burling said.  “Seeing how many people down in, in Lyttleton and Christchurch, you know, got behind us, and it sold out in minutes I think.”  “It was crazy.”  Burling and Tuke have been sailing together since 2008 and in those sixteen years they’ve experienced the growth and development not only of SailGP, but of sailing as a whole.   “The intensities just keep going up,” Burling said.  Since every team has the same type of boat, winning comes down to the way they use it and the skill of the sailors. Mistakes are costly and events are becoming tighter, with a lot coming down to the fifth race.  “Everyone’s starting to push the margins harder and harder."  The competition’s timeframe has also aided in its growth, occurring yearly as opposed to every three or four years like the America’s Cup or the Olympics.  “The unique thing with the, the GP format is we get such limited time training,” Burling said.  “We’re having to develop the whole time during these events.”  While this is great for strengthening the abilities of the racers, it makes it somewhat tricky for newcomers as they don’t have the same level of experience.  “Getting to grips with everything is the bit that takes time.”  Burling and Tuke are co-CEOs of the team, which means they not only have to focus on growing their skills on the water, but also growing the business.  “It’s like any, any start-up business where yeah, it’s not necessarily about those mistakes but how you learn from then, and then grow going forward,” Tuke told Tame.  Their partnership extends even further than SailGP and Team NZ, the pair establishing the Live Ocean Foundation together out of their deep concern for the health of the ocean and the life within it.  The charity is partnered with Team NZ, the pair seeing the platform that SailGP could be for connecting new audiences to what’s happening just below the surface.  It’s a busy year in sailing, with SailGP, the Olympics, and the America’s Cup all taking place, America’s Cup occurring not long after SailGP finishes.  “We’re incredibly lucky as a sailing team,” Burling said.  “We get to, you know, practice our trade at the really high level in two sporting competitions, essentially.”  The America’s Cup is kicking off in August, which means it’s too early to have an idea of how it’ll shake out just yet. Boat launches in April will give the first insight, Burling told Tame, but even then, you can’t be sure how they’ll develop over the coming months.   “Keep pushing as hard as you can and hope you’re faster than them and racing better at the end.”   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12m
Mar 16
Nici Wickes: Roast Pumpkin with sunflower cream

This dish magically transforms pumpkin from side dish to star performer and I can’t get enough of it.    INGREDIENTS 750g crown pumpkin (can use butternut), cut into wedges, skin on  2 tablespoons olive oil  1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses  1 teaspoon smoked paprika  ½ teaspoon sea salt  4 tablespoons pumpkin seeds  Handful parsley, chopped      ½ cup sunflower seeds  2 tablespoons lemon juice  1 tablespoons tahini  ¼ cup olive oil  ½ teaspoon sea salt    METHOD __ __ See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m
Mar 16
'Goodbye Julia' a film about secrets and guilt - Francesca Rudkin

GOODBYE JULIA   Winner of the Freedom Award at Cannes Film Festival, this Sudanese film sees a married former singer from the north seek redemption for causing the death of a southern man by hiring his oblivious wife as her maid.    RICKY STANICKY  Twenty years after creating the imaginary Ricky Stanicky, three childhood friends still use the non-existent pal as a handy alibi for their immature behaviour. When their spouses and partners get suspicious and demand to finally meet him, the guilty trio decides to hire washed-up actor Rod to bring him to life. However, when Rod takes his role of a lifetime a little too far, they begin to wish they never invented Ricky in the first place.    LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7m
Mar 16
Kevin Milne: The miracle of finding that one life partner

Is it a miracle to find that one life partner? Or do we underestimate how many people we could have a successful marriage with?  Kevin Milne ponders whether getting to know someone in a non-romantic setting is the secret to a long-lasting relationship.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10m
Mar 16
Estelle Clifford: Norah Jones – Visions

A sister to her previous album, Norah Jones has released her 9th studio album ‘Visions’.   The album consists of a vibrant and joyful twelve tracks, celebrating the rollercoaster of life, feeling free, and wanting to dance.  It's a stark contrast to her previous album, 'Pick Me Up Off The Floor', released early in the lockdown of 2020, foreshadowing many of the dark emotions that period invoked. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6m
Mar 09
Catherine Raynes: The Women and End of Story

THE WOMEN BY KRISTIN HANNAH  An intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided.   Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation. Raised in the sun-drenched, idyllic world of Southern California and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing. But in 1965, the world is changing, and she suddenly dares to imagine a different future for herself. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path.    As green and inexperienced as the men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is over- whelmed by the chaos and destruction of war. Each day is a gamble of life and death, hope and betrayal; friendships run deep and can be shattered in an instant. In war, she meets—and becomes one of—the lucky, the brave, the broken, and the lost.    But war is just the beginning for Frankie and her veteran friends. The real battle lies in coming home to a changed and divided America, to angry protesters, and to a country that wants to forget Vietnam.    END OF STORY BY A. J. FINN    So writes Sebastian Trapp, reclusive mystery novelist, to his longtime correspondent Nicky Hunter, an expert in detective fiction. With mere months to live, Trapp invites Nicky to his spectacular San Francisco mansion to help draft his life story . . . living alongside his beautiful second wife, Diana; his wayward nephew, Freddy; and his protective daughter, Madeleine. Soon Nicky finds herself caught in an irresistible case of real-life “detective fever.”        Twenty years earlier—on New Year’s Eve 1999—Sebastian’s first wife and teenaged son vanished from different locations, never to be seen again. Did the perfect crime writer commit the perfect crime? And why has he emerged from seclusion, two decades later, to allow a stranger to dig into his past?        As Nicky attempts to weave together the strands of Sebastian’s life, she becomes obsessed with discovering the truth . . . while Madeleine begins to question what her beloved father might actually know about that long-ago night. And when a corpse appears in the family’s koi pond, both women are shocked to find that the past isn’t gone—it’s just waiting.    LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3m
Mar 09
Dougal Sutherland: New priorities emerging for workers

Career progression seems to be on the back burner for many kiwis.  Randstand’s latest Workmonitor report found that employees are prioritising flexibility and mental health over career progression.  Over 27,000 people were surveyed, a thousand of whom were kiwis.  Dr Dougal Sutherland joined Jack Tame to talk about this new data and offer some tips for businesses who want to proactively address these new priorities.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7m
Mar 09
Mike Yardley: Colour and cuisine in Noumea

"Situated on the largest island in the archipelago, Grand Terre, New Caledonia’s bustling capital proudly flaunts its oh là là influence as a French overseas territory, where European chic mingles with laid-back Melanesian charm, set amid coconut palms in the swagger of a sea breeze. If you want a tropical island getaway with a little Parisian panache and the best baguettes in the South Pacific, you’ve come to the right place." Read Mike's full article here /{localLink:umb://document/1bc80833fa944c5e836ca8d58f904d52}. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9m
Mar 09
Ruud Kleinpaste: Tomatoes till the end

I remember Jack telling me he’d harvested his tomatoes in February and was pleased with the crop.  I reckon that —especially in the North— tomatoes can go on and on and on; here in Canterbury they grow well into autumn (April, May) until the frosts start to play havoc.  In my tunnel house I carry on harvesting them till June, sometimes July!  This is what they look like in February/March:      The green tomatoes are still on the plant.  These will easily ripen as long as you water and fertilise the plants with a fruit-fertiliser (sufficient Potash – K). Keep trimming the laterals and keep tying up the vines to the stakes.  Each week I do a thorough harvest of all the tomatoes that are ripe or almost ripe.  Pink Berkely Tie-Dye is quite lovely coloured and firm, great for fried tomatoes with eggs.    My biggest crop is F100 (sweet cherry tomatoes) that come in red and Brown-ish hues; The original F 100 is really long-lasting on the plant and keeps going the longest. It’s my standard variety that is best represented in the tunnel house. It’s also the basic tomato for roasted tomato sauce, creating the Bolognese for decent Italian meals  Another good general processing tomato is “Tigerella”, this one goes on till May at least – sometimes well into June.  Roasting them is a piece of cake; olive-oil over the top, plus some onions, paprika and later, basil. Not too high in temperature (150 is usually enough), blitz them when done, if you like, and freeze them in ziplock bags and you’ll have tomato sauce for the year.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3m
Mar 09
Hannah McQueen: Long-term wealth creation

With everyone talking about mortgages and interest rates, it's easy to forget that property is just one part of your overall wealth plan and strategy.   Hannah McQueen joined Jack Tame for a chat about the considerations people should have towards long-term wealth creation and what homeowners should be preparing for once the housing market has settled again.  And, if you're not interested in property, how to choose your investment strategy while the markets are down.    LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7m
Mar 09