Being here makes you think about food differently ... to be a Kiwi to think that whitebait fritters are the best things in the world, but every visitor to New Zealand has to have one.

Thanks, Loulou. Ah… New Zealand whitebait truly are the most delicious fishy thing in the world, but they're also very regional, so it's great to make the most of them when in season.

1. To make whitebait fritters, rinse whitebait thoroughly. Combine egg yolks with whitebait and season with salt and pepper. Whisk egg whites until stiff peak forms, lightly fold egg whites into ...