Niki Bezzant

Niki Bezzant

Founding Editor

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

By Niki Bezzant

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What to use instead of onions and garlic

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

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What to use instead of wine in cooking

Q: "I'm ready to use wine in cooking – after 25 years off...

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How to use reduced-fat spread in baking

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

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How to fix too much chilli in a dish

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

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Do you have to wash mushrooms?

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

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How to get good results when baking

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

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Pasta alternatives for coeliacs

Q: We eat a lot of pasta in our house for quick, easy...

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Using chickpeas in stews, casseroles and soup

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

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What is harissa?

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

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Vegetarian fish sauce substitute

Q: "What is fish sauce, and can I substitute something else for it?...

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Ask the experts: What is quark?

Where can you buy quark from and if you can't find it, can...

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How to make egg sandwiches healthier

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

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How to use unripe, green tomatoes

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

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Crockpots and food safety

Q: "Years ago, using a crockpot was not considered safe, because the temperature...

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How to smoke fish

Do you need to spend a lot of money on a fish smoker...

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The differences between crème fraîche, double cream and heavy cream

What's the difference between crème fraîche, double cream and heavy cream? Q: "I'm new...

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Soy beans or edamame

Are raw soy beans/edamame available in NZ, and where can you buy them? Q:...

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Are green potatoes toxic and does peeling help?

Q: I have read that potatoes contain solanine – a toxic alkaloid found...

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