Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Jack Tame was lead singer in a band when he was in high school, their name was 'Beast Rubber Duck' and they were 'ultra-alternative'.  They played around the Cashmere district, entered Rock quest twice and Jack would don his frontman suit, a large orange onesie with rastafarian wig and though they never hit the bigtime, they did gain something else of great value...
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Tara Ward gives us her top picks for your viewing pleasure!
Robin Williams Come into My Mind: this documentary gives in-depth look at the life of comedian and actor Robin Williams (SoHo, Sunday, 8.30pm)
Next of Kin: British thriller about a British Pakistani family who’s lives are turned upside down following a terrorist attack (UKTV, Monday, 9.30pm)
Explained: an entertaining documentary series that takes a quick look at the big issues of the day, like K-Pop, monogamy and overuse of the exclamation point!

In the midst of winter we all need 2 things; a reminder of summer and chocolate! I guarantee this chocolaty slice with vanilla and freeze-dried raspberries will do the trick nicely.
Makes 20-24 pieces
Base
180g butter
2 tbsps golden syrup
150g brown sugar (about 1 cup, loosely packed)
2 cups oats
1 cup wholemeal flour (can use plain)
1 cup desiccated coconut
3 heaped tbsps cocoa
2 tsp baking powder
Topping
3 tbsps butter
1 ½ cups icing sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
Small handful of Fresh As freeze-dried raspberries (available in supermarkets)
 

Preheat oven to 160 C. Line a sandwich tin with baking paper.
Make the base by melting together the butter and golden syrup. In a bowl mix the remaining ingredients together. Pour in melted butter and sugar and mix well. Press firmly into prepared tin in an even layer. Cook for 25 minutes.
Make topping by creaming together butter, sugar and lemon juice until smooth and paste-like.
Once base is cooked and whilst still slightly warm, spread topping and sprinkle with raspberries.
Slice when completely cold.
Stored in an airtight container, this slice will stay fresh for about a week.

Herald movie reviewer Francesca Rudkin joins Jack Tame to give her views on some recent films including:
LBJ starring Woody Harrelson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Bill Pullman 
The Spy Who Dumped Me starring Mila Kunis, Kate McKinnon, Justin Theroux, Gillian Anderson,Sam Heughan
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Jack Tame'S brain 'has no chill' and the side effect of his hyper-organisation is that he quite often feels mentally drained and tired. In order to attempt to 'shift down a gear' he has been connecting less with technology and trying some meditation. So how has this daily effort to achieve some relaxation and mindfulness been going?
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Media commentator Janet Wilson and Jack Tame discuss the banning of former National Party leader Don Brash from speaking to the Massey University Student Union.
 
Meanwhile, across the ditch Sky News has been in the gun since it ran an interview with Blair Cotterill, the leader of the United Patriots Front, a far-right group.
Several advertisers have voted with their feet, including American Express, Huggies and Spec Savers and pulled their ads from the network.

Book reviewer Catherine Raynes gives Jack her thoughts on: 
Believe Me by JP Delaney, Hachette $35
Steven Adams: My Life, My Fight by Steven Adams, Penguin $40

Jason Mraz is back with his sixth studio album this week, "Know." Andrew Dickens has been listening …
Jason Mraz’s unending positivity can strike you as a bit cloying sometimes.  Have it All, the single, does seem like a facsimile of I’m Yours.  Sort of the same but not quite as good. But by the end of the album you’re seduced.  And while this album is more homogeneous and less risky than others he keeps on surprising.  Might As Well Dance is a very interesting hybrid of country and soul with a tremendous little guitar break.  He’s sort of inventing a new genre.  Fans are going to love this.  8/10

Master of Wine Bob Campbell joins Jack with his best buy of the week.
Dashwood 2017 Pinot Noir, Marlborough $16.99
Ripe, plum and cherry flavours with a seductively soft texture and a satisfyingly lengthy finish.  It's an elegant Pinot Noir and deliciously drinkable!

Paul Stenhouse talks to Jack Tame about Apple becoming the first American company hitting the trillion dollar mark and why it has been so successful.
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