Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Kevin Milne reflects on a minor crash he was involved in that, while scary, was kept drama-free by everyone staying calm.
He says everyone will be shaken after a minor crash and there's no need to be antagonistic when someone makes a genuine mistake.
LISTEN ABOVE: Kevin Milne speaks to Jack Tame

Jack Tame discusses the stunning results of the snap UK election which saw Theresa May lose a parliamentary majority.
LISTEN ABOVE: Jack Tame on the UK election
He argues Britain is now at its most vulnerable geopolitical position since wartime. 
READ MORE: UK election: May to lead minority govt on eve of Brexit talks

Catherine Raynes from Whitcoulls joins Jack Tame to discuss The Most Beautiful Woman in Florence and Anything is Possible.
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Hannah McQueen of EnableMe discusses some tips for equipping your kids with financial skills, which is the topic of her new book Pocket Money to Property.
LISTEN ABOVE: Hannah McQueen discusses raising financially independent children

A recent report shows around 80 per cent of our native birds on a "slippery slope" to extinction.
Naturalist Ruud Kleinpaste discusses some steps we can take to look after the birds in our backyards.
LISTEN ABOVE: Ruud Kleinpaste speaks to Jack Tame

Lotta Dann started blogging about her decision to quit alcohol nearly six years ago, and has since written two books.
Her newest book, Mrs D Is Going Within, is about how Lotta realised she had some "extra work" ahead of her three years into being sober. 
She discusses her techniques for coping when life inevitably gets tough and what it's like to share her personal experiences with others.
LISTEN ABOVE: Lotta Dann speaks to Jack Tame
Click here to visit Lotta's blog.

This week Francesca Rudkin reviews three very different films, Baywatch, Wonderwoman (a favourite) and McLaren.
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Kevin Milne thinks Christchurch's Cathedral could be turned into a historic landmark in a move that would be "common sense and entrepreneurial".
LISTEN ABOVE: Kevin Milne speaks to Jack Tame

I first tried this dish on a visit to Bali over 20 years ago and I have loved it ever since.
Ingredients
1 cup shredded cabbage ½ cup beans – cut into manageable size pieces ½ carrot sliced thinly ½ cup cauliflower or broccoli cut into small pieces1 cup bean sprouts½ cup cucumber, sliced into half rounds2 eggs hard-boiled and sliced10 prawn crackers (optional) 
Method
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Blanch the beans, cauliflower (or broccoli) and carrots for 2 minutes. We want them to be tender but still crisp – definitely not mushy. Drain and rinse in cold water.
Pile the vegetables in the middle of the serving dish with the bean sprouts on top and garnished with cucumber slices and boiled eggs and prawn crackers in the side. 
Pour peanut sauce (recipe below) over the vegetables and serve.
Peanut Sauce
Lots of versions of peanut sauce are made with peanut butter. Don't do it! It's far too sweet and has very little authenticity to it. Instead use the recipe below and store it in the fridge. It's super easy and quick to make. It can be used for a dip for veggies, a sauce for meats and for Gado Gado.
1 cup dry roasted peanuts⅓ cup water2 cloves garlic, minced½ tsp dark soy sauce2 tsp sesame oil2 Tbsp brown sugar2 Tbsp fish sauce½ tsp tamarind paste1 tsp red chilli sauce (more or less to taste)squeeze of fresh lime juice (about 1 tsp)
Method 
Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a small pot and add the paste. Fry and then bring this to the boil and allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes. Adjust the consistency by adding water.
Find more of Nici's recipes on her Facebook page.

Catherine Raynes from Whitcoulls joins Jack Tame to discuss The Most Beautiful Woman in Florence and Anything is Possible.
LISTEN ABOVE: Catherine Raynes speaks to Jack Tame