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EPISODE · Sep 22, 2025 · 40 MIN

Al Brown on keeping it simple, on the plate and in life

from Ask Me Anything with Paula Bennett · host NZME

Chef, author and fisherman Al Brown joins Paula to talk food, family and finding joy in the simple things. Al discusses growing up on a farm, discovering his love of kitchens on his OE, and why he believes informality beats fine dining every time. He also opens up about dyslexia and the drive that’s pushed him through decades in hospitality, and the inspiration behind his new book Hooked! Learning to Fish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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