Crumpets
June 10, 2020
This week’s recipe from Hopgoods is for crumpets that are easy to make at home, Kevin Hopgood says they are very versatile too, “we use them as part of a scampi starter at the restaurant but you can put a…
Hopgood’s Walnut Rye Bread
June 3, 2020
This week’s recipe from the Hopgood’s team is for Walnut Rye Bread, Aaron says now that people have rediscovered baking during lockdown you should stretch yourself a little and make this bread that’s perfect with things like pork & duck…
Gurnard fillet, almonds, grapes & brown butter
May 27, 2020
This week’s recipe from Arron Ballantyne at Hopgood’s is for Gurnard fillet, almonds, grapes & brown butter. Aaron says “it’s a perfect dish for the home cook who wants to impress but is also really easy to prepare. You can…
Arden Dinner at Home & Pork Menchi Katsu
May 20, 2020
I’m loving the freedom associated with level 2 restrictions and as long as everyone continues to be sensible, follows the rules around no large gatherings and keeps washing their hands religiously then hopefully level 1 won’t be too many weeks…
Hopgood’s Slow Roast Lamb recipe
April 29, 2020
I love it when people like recommendations I make, especially when I encourage people to try a wine they wouldn’t normally drink. Earlier this week I got an email from some friends we gave a bottle of Riesling to at…
Fig leaf panna cotta
April 26, 2020
Figs grow incredibly well in Nelson and are abundant at this time of the year but something that is often overlooked as an ingredient is the leaf from the tree. This panna cotta is a delicious seasonal treat made using…
What to do with Celeriac…
July 22, 2019
You may have seen this strange looking, mud filled vegetable at the local farmers market and wondered “what am I supposed to do with that thing” Celeriac is a fantastic vegetable, which is not only at its best this time of year, but…
TURBOT FILLET with CARAMELISED CAULIFLOWER, GRAPES & WALNUTS
June 17, 2019
At Hopgood’s & Co Turbot is one of our favourite fish varieties. This delicious flatfish is readily available at this time of year, and really underused. Why not try it out? Serves 4 Ingredients 500g cider 150g butter 1 cauliflower,…