Miss Universe New Zealand 2025 Abby Sturgin stepped into celebrity chef Simon Gault’s kitchen with a confident flourish, ready to roll up her sleeves and dive into the bold flavours of a classic puttanesca. Under Simon’s expert guidance, Abby learned how to coax the deep umami of anchovies and olives, balance the acidity of tomatoes, and coax a silky sauce that clings to pasta. Watching Abby taste her first forkful, you could see the spark of culinary passion ignited. Their collaboration was war

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