There was always Marmite in our house. Don't mess with the Kiwis and their Marmite; it's serious stuff. — Monica Galetti Copy Share Image
When I was really young, I thought it was really cool to wear red and yellow bike pants with one red sock… — Monica Galetti Copy Share Image
Fresh, ripe cocoa is amazing. It's so sweet but if you eat too much you get a sore stomach. — Monica Galetti Amazing Copy Share Image
Growing up as a young chef, the cookbooks I had, and I remember, were the Roux brothers. The Roux brothers for me… — Monica Galetti Brothers Copy Share Image
Some people find the appearance of cuttlefish off-putting, but I think this lesser eaten fish is really exciting and versatile. It's similar… — Monica Galetti Copy Share Image
Auckland's a big city but they don't have an underground system. Buses or taxis are your only options and taxis are not… — Monica Galetti Copy Share Image
When you're buying your whole fish, check that the eyes are clear and gills are a bright red colour and that there… — Monica Galetti Buying Copy Share Image
The place I most missed my husband and family was when I stayed at Giraffe Manor, which is a crazy hotel in… — Monica Galetti Copy Share Image
The people of Samoa have a gentle way, and they have the humility that comes with managing to get by on the… — Monica Galetti Australia Copy Share Image
When I was growing up, the Roux brothers, Michel's father and uncle, Albert and Michel Sr, they were my idols. I regarded… — Monica Galetti Brothers Copy Share Image
I didn't like Christchurch when I visited a long time ago. I had been camping on the outskirts of some gorgeous little… — Monica Galetti Camping Copy Share Image
There's always been more men than women in the profession... I think at certain points young women think 'I want a family'… — Monica Galetti Balance Copy Share Image
The funny story was that I actually quite fancied David's best friend Jerome first, and then Jerome let me down easy that… — Monica Galetti Copy Share Image
We had a family beach house in Savai'i in western Samoa. When the tide used to come in it would come under… — Monica Galetti Beach Copy Share Image
I use charcoal in lots of things at Mere, from bread and choux to batters and sauces. I like the shock factor… — Monica Galetti Copy Share Image
On Sundays I love to get to a morning spin session at the gym. That's my time - it's great for stress… — Monica Galetti Exercise Copy Share Image
When I walked into the kitchen for the first time, I knew I was going to do that for ever. I was… — Monica Galetti Being Copy Share Image
I have a huge collection of cookery books, like most chefs. do I regularly revisit Michel Roux Snr's 'The Collection,' particularly for… — Monica Galetti Beautiful Copy Share Image
I grew up in Samoa and, looking back, I don't think I realised how wonderful life was back then. The chickens used… — Monica Galetti Copy Share Image
I feel safe in Auckland but it's best to be careful in any city. There's the odd pickpocket like anywhere else but… — Monica Galetti Copy Share Image
