Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Hannah McQueen of EnableMe has been working with some 11-year-old business-people and found the lessons they've learnt are applicable at all ages. 
LISTEN ABOVE: Hannah McQueen speaks to Jack Tame

Jack Tame's special guest this morning was Malcolm Bruce, the son of Cream's singer, songwriter and bassist Jack Bruce.

He's in New Zealand to perform in 'Celebrating the music of Cream: 50th anniversary tour'. Find out more at musicofcream.com.
The show features Ginger Baker's son Kofi Baker, Jack's son Malcolm Bruce, Eric Clapton's nephew Will Johns. They're joined by Glenn Hughes from Deep Purple, and legendary guitarist Robben Ford.
Show details
Wellington Opera House Wednesday 31st May - TicketekChristrchurch Isaac Theatre Royal Thursday 1st June - TicketekAuckland ASB Aotea Centre Friday 2nd June - Ticketmaster
LISTEN ABOVE: Malcolm Bruce speaks to Jack Tame

Film reviewer Francesca Rudkin joins Jack Tame to review King Arthur, Snatched and Pecking Order.
Read more of Francesca's reviews at the NZ Herald.
WATCH: Documentary-maker Slavko Matinov on his film 'Pecking Order'

Kevin Milne was tasked with buying three tickets to Ed Sheeran this week and he found it a stressful race to secure them.
READ MORE: Ed Sheeran confirms two NZ shows

This morning Jack opened his show by celebrating 25 years of Shortland Street and revealing a special guest on the long-running television drama.

There's something different about these biscuits – they contain cricket flour! That's right, the latest trend in high protein ingredients includes organically farmed crickets. I've eaten crickets before in both Mexico and Thailand where they are considered a snack, like peanuts. My guess is that we'll be seeing more of us sourcing our protein from insects in the years to come so get a head start with these biscuits!
Ingredients
Makes 14-18 large biscuits
70 grams each demerara and plain sugar (total 140 grams)125 grams butter1 egg100 grams plain flour40 grams cricket flour½ tsp baking soda100 grams dark chocolate buttons60 grams macadamia nuts, chopped roughly

Pre-heat the oven to 180°C. Line 1-2 oven trays with baking paper.
Cream together the butter and sugars until light and creamy then beat in the egg.
Stir in the flours and baking soda, then mix in chocolate buttons and nuts.
Drop dessert spoonfuls onto the baking paper, leaving plenty of room between for each to spread.
Bake for 6 minutes, remove from the oven and give the tray a bang then return to oven and cook for a further 10 minutes.
Cool slightly before removing from tray.

See more recipes from Nici Wickes on her Facebook page.
READ MORE: Could bugs be the answer to global hunger?

Whitcoulls' Catherine Raynes Jack Tame with her top books of the week.
She reviews Jack Reacher: No Middle Name by Lee Child (Penguin $37) and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman (Harper Collins $35).

Sage and Thyme
There has been a lot of concern in the news lately about the increasing rate of antibiotic resistance. For a natural and effective alternative, try herbal antibiotics. Before antibiotics became widely available, herbs were the main medicine of choice for treating infectious diseases.
Many herbs have antimicrobial properties; they inhibit the growth of or eradicate microscopic pathogens.
For example, sage and thyme are two common garden herbs that have antibacterial and antiviral properties. We can easily use these two herbs to halt or soothe the symptoms of a sore throat, for example. A simple herb tea can be drunk throughout the day or gargled with at the first sign of a sore throat. Infuse a handful of fresh sage or thyme in boiling water for 8-10 minutes.
Note: Sage should not be taken if pregnant or breast-feeding.
Thyme Syrup
Steep ¼ cup fresh thyme leaves in 300ml boiled water, covered, for 15 minutes. Strain out the leaves and add ¼ cup honey and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Store in the fridge and keep no longer than a week.
For children 1 year or older, give 1-2 teaspoons every 2-3 hours. Teens and adults can take 1-2 tablespoons at a time.
A sage gargle is very effective for sore throats.
Steep 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves (2 teaspoons dried sage leaves) in 1 cup freshly boiled water, covered. Strain into a new cup, add ¼ teaspoon of salt and stir. Gargle with this every 1-2 hours.
Growing sage
Some people have difficulty growing sage (Salvia officinalis). It likes full sun and a limey soil (add some lime to your soil if necessary) that’s on the dry side. Soil does not need to be highly fertile. This plant is drought and frost resistant.
Growing thyme
Thyme (Thymus vulgarus) likes a sunny spot in free-draining soil. It doesn’t like wet feet, so add pumice or horticultural grit to improve drainage if required. If planting in pots, use a potting mix that’s low in nutrients. Rich soil encourages softer growth and diminishes flavour. Plants in the garden also have low fertiliser requirements. Drought and cold hardy.
Ginger
Ginger has antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties that help to soothe sore throats and destroy viruses that cause upper respiratory infections. A simple ginger tea with lemon and honey is delicious and can be taken at the onset of a cold.
Put 2 ½ cm (1 inch) fresh ginger, sliced, in a saucepan with 1 ½ cups water. Cover and simmer on a low heat for 15 minutes. Strain and add 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon honey. You can make and drink this up to 3 times a day. Children aged between 1 and 12 can drink ¼ to ½ cup, 1-3 times a day.
Essential oils
Studies have also shown that essential oils can halt airborne microbes, which are easily spread by coughing, sneezing, even talking or turning the pages of books. A trial at Wythenshawe Hospital Burns Unit in the UK found that using a vaporiser to diffuse a blend of oils (clove, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus and rosemary) into the air combated certain bacteria, including MRSA, a contagious and antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria. In the nine-month study, in-air bacteria diminished by more than 90%.
Eucalyptus Oil
Eucalyptus has anti-viral and other antimicrobial properties. Use 3-7 drops in a steam bath (steam inhalation) to clear stuffy noses. Also, use at the first sign of a sore throat – it will stop it coming to fruition.
Cover head with towel and breathe through the nose. Keep your eyes closed.
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Hannah McQueen of EnableMe has been working with some 11-year-old business-people and found the lessons they've learnt are applicable at all ages. 
LISTEN ABOVE: Hannah McQueen speaks to Jack Tame

Jack Tame's special guest this morning was Malcolm Bruce, the son of Cream's singer, songwriter and bassist Jack Bruce.

He's in New Zealand to perform in 'Celebrating the music of Cream: 50th anniversary tour'. Find out more at musicofcream.com.
The show features Ginger Baker's son Kofi Baker, Jack's son Malcolm Bruce, Eric Clapton's nephew Will Johns. They're joined by Glenn Hughes from Deep Purple, and legendary guitarist Robben Ford.
Show details
Wellington Opera House Wednesday 31st May - TicketekChristrchurch Isaac Theatre Royal Thursday 1st June - TicketekAuckland ASB Aotea Centre Friday 2nd June - Ticketmaster
LISTEN ABOVE: Malcolm Bruce speaks to Jack Tame