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“Food shouldn’t be this expensive” - chef Alice Taylor on eating well for less

06 Jul 2025

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Grocery prices have gone off the rails. Butter costs more than brunch, olive oil feels like a luxury item, and meat? Don’t even ask.It’s enough to derail your entire budget, and for many Kiwis, it already has.In this episode of Making Cents, I’m joined by Chef Alice Taylor, the force behind @AliceTaylorEats, whose cheap, delicious, and realistic recipes have built a devoted following online. She’s also furious about how hard it’s become just to feed yourself well, and she’s doing something about it.We get into:The cost-saving kitchen hacks that actually workWhy she’s calling out politicians over food pricesHow to build a staple pantry that saves you time, money, and stressTips for feeding picky kids, eating with allergies, and still getting the occasional treatBecause while some things are out of our control, there’s still power in what we can do, especially when we share what’s working.Making Cents is supported by our friends at Kiwibank.LinksFollow Frances Cook on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, or join the Money Memo newsletter for a free weekly money tip in your inbox each week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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“Food shouldn’t be this expensive” - chef Alice Taylor on eating well for less

This episode hasn't been transcribed yet

Other episodes from Making Cents

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