Stuffed Sweet Peppers
This stuffed sweet pepper dish is a quick, easy and very tasty dish, perfect for a weekend lunch. Serves 2 Ingredients 2 long sweet peppers 6 tablespoons good quality ricotta…
Golden Bear Brewing Company
There is very little that we enjoy more than sitting in the sun outside the Golden Bear brewery with a beer and a newspaper while enjoying one of their Mexican-inspired…
New Zealand Champion Open White Wine has been crowned: Seifried Estate Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2019.
Every great story has a twist. When looking for New Zealand’s champion Sauvignon Blanc this year many may head to the top of the south, yet only those who venture…
Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction gifts $241,100 to Cranford Hospice
More than 50 guests from the Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction wineries and corporate partners group gathered at The Urban Winery. In a picture-perfect setting in Ahuriri last night to witness…
Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide 2020 – Win a Copy
The latest edition of this highly regarded and popular wine buyer's guide has just hit the shelves and you can win one of two copies by sending an email with your…
On the trail of fine food and wine in Central Otago
As well as enjoying the products of the many delightful food and beverage businesses in the region Nelsonians need to go on holiday too, I have taken it on myself…
Kahurangi Wines Distribution changes
There’s been plenty of change in the local wine scene over the winter months, from new winemakers to business sales we have seen it all in what is a relatively…
The Junction’s Cheese specialist
Located at the Grape Escape complex on the corner of McShane Road and the Appleby Highway The Junction is a little grocery store providing a beautiful range of wonderful artisan…
Brightwater Vineyards new winemaker
Over the last year or so there has been a shuffling of chairs in the local wine scene, mainly with winemakers moving to new opportunities with other producers. When Tony…
Rhubarb Sour
A relatively east but delicious cocktail with a great explanation of how to recreate it at home. Ingredients 45ml Rhubarb sour (Warner Edwards Victorian Rhubarb is a very good choice)…