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Kumara Puree

Kumara Puree

June 15, 2020

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 butter 1 small onion 500g orange kumara, peeled & diced…

 
Nelson Farmers Market

Nelson Farmers Market

June 10, 2020

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 every Wednesday in Kirby Lane, Bridge St. During level 2…

 
Rustic Cuisine

Rustic Cuisine

June 3, 2020

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 range of French style foods in jars ready for you…

 
Squires Café & Bar

Squires Café & Bar

May 27, 2020

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 a little and bars are allowed to open it’s time…

 
Best Friday Night Takeaways

Best Friday Night Takeaways

May 13, 2020

I can’t wait until the Covid-19 restrictions ease a little so we can get back to some sense of a functioning community again but the way local restaurants in particular have adapted to doing business differently during Level 3 restrictions…

 
Hopgood’s Slow Roast Lamb recipe

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

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…

 
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