Pulled Pork Croquettes
This week’s recipe from the top team at Hopgood’s & Co is for Pulled Pork Croquettes. Head chef Aaron Ballantyne says “this a fun dish to make with the kids…
Beat Kitchen Food Truck and Function Venue
You will find Beat Kitchen’s food truck serving beautiful burgers, croquettes and other takeaway foods prepared from scratch (including making his own burger buns and the sodas he serves) by…
Kismet Whiskey Tasting and Hopgood’s Food Pairings
In keeping with my responsible drinking mantra of ‘drink less but drink better’ I have been enjoying the occasional quality whisky recently. Whisky has been my go-to spirit for many…
Roast Duck with Orange and Chilli
For something a little different the recipe this week is one of our favourites, roast duck legs are easy to prepare and super delicious. We use fennel and celery in…
Fine Wines of NZ List
Covid-19 restrictions have impacted the entire country, no single person or business has been unaffected during the last few months, but one industry did get some very favourable help from…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Squires Café & Bar
In recent weeks I’ve been telling you about some of the delicious takeaway food we have been buying from local restaurants during Level 3 restrictions but now restrictions have relaxed…