Flaxmore Vineyards takes its name from the road it sits on, Flaxmore Road in Upper Moutere. The former apple orchard was converted into a stunning north-facing rolling-hillside vineyard by Stuart and P Anderson in 2008. They have supplied grapes to…
A few months ago I spotted a few bottles of cherry juice at a local retailer and put one in my shopping basket to try, after trying it I bought more and started doing a bit of reading about the…
There has been a takeaway shop in Gloucester St serving the semi-industrial location around Vanguard St and St Vincent St for as many years as I can remember, and various owners have produced a wide range of variable quality food.…
This column is a little different to others I write, but it is related to the food and beverage sector so I think it’s fair game. Mavis & Osborn manufacture and supply high quality, sustainably sourced clothing, aprons and other…
Biltong is a traditional South African meat product that has been made in Nelson by two or three different businesses over the years, you may remember there was a small burger outlet in Bridge Street about 15 years ago where…
Just like having a sore tooth and your dentist is closed I think it is fair to say the financial pain the country is currently experiencing is going to hang around for a while, annoying and distracting at the same…
It will be no surprise to any of you that I love great foods and beverages, not just eating out but we love trying new foods and cooking techniques at home. We have a number of cooking toys at our…
You may remember the 26000 brand of vodka products from a few years ago, the original owners over-stretched themselves and the brand disappeared for a few years, but it has recently been resurrected by a group who are having fun…
Labour Weekend is when wineries traditionally throw open their cellar doors for the summer and this year is no different. If you are heading to the Moutere area then the Moutere Artisans are opening their doors to visitors too, some…