Crumpets
This week’s recipe from Hopgoods is for crumpets that are easy to make at home, Kevin Hopgood says they are…
Nelson Farmers Market
One of the things I have been happiest to see back in full operation as the country moves out of…
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…
Rustic Cuisine
Rustic Cuisine on Rutherford St is owned by my two favourite French people, Mylene and Greg Auphan who used to…
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…
Squires Café & Bar
In recent weeks I’ve been telling you about some of the delicious takeaway food we have been buying from local…
It’s all about the Taste.
Are you a supertaster? Having been a wine tour guide, plus doing wine writing gigs for over twenty years, I…
Arden Dinner at Home & Pork Menchi Katsu
I’m loving the freedom associated with level 2 restrictions and as long as everyone continues to be sensible, follows the…
Best Friday Night Takeaways
I can’t wait until the Covid-19 restrictions ease a little so we can get back to some sense of a…










