Hospitality businesses need to step up to the mark
I think by now you will know I am a huge supporter of this region and all the outstanding people and businesses we are lucky enough to have based here.…
Roasted Beets
At the restaurant we serve this roast beets recipe with a roast duck breast dish but it's just as good with venison or beef. It's a versatile way to use…
Kumara Puree
As part of his "basics recipes" Aaron says this one turns a humble, seasonal ingredient into a delicious side dish to serve with roast chicken or pan-fried fish Ingredients 100g…
Grape expectations as entries open for 2020 New World Wine Awards
Media Release Entries are now open to the 2020 New World Wine Awards and the judges are eagerly awaiting the chance to taste test the first wines from what has…
Rockburn Announces New General Manager – Tim Severne
Rockburn Wines Ltd. is pleased to confirm the appointment of Tim Severne as General Manager effective immediately. Tim has significant sales and marketing management experience working with leading New Zealand…
Crumpets
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…
Nelson Farmers Market
One of the things I have been happiest to see back in full operation as the country moves out of enforced isolation is the Nelson Farmers Market that is held…
Hopgood’s Walnut Rye Bread
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…
Rustic Cuisine
Rustic Cuisine on Rutherford St is owned by my two favourite French people, Mylene and Greg Auphan who used to own La Gourmandise. Their latest venture is to develop a…
Gurnard fillet, almonds, grapes & brown butter
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…