The Honest Sausage
February 12, 2020
One of the things I love about writing this column is the surprising number of producers of fantastic product I find that I had no idea existed so when a Nelson Mail reporter sent me a website link asking if…
Motueka Creamery
January 29, 2020
Last week I wrote about the superb artisan producers of gelato and sorbet, Gelato Roma, however I discovered another producer of premium ice cream products in the supermarket chiller earlier this summer – Motueka Creamery. It didn’t take much to…
Gelato Roma
January 22, 2020
I first wrote about Gelato Roma back in March 2016 and a lot has happened with this exciting Nelson business in the intervening years, so I thought it was time to find out more and tell you about it. Let’s…
Low and Slow BBQ Cooking
January 8, 2020
With the stunning weather we have had around the Nelson region over the holiday season our barbecue, like many others, has been getting a serious workout. Even more so since we started experimenting with low and slow cooking on our…
Visitor’s Guide to Food & Beverage in Nelson
January 1, 2020
Welcome to 2020, I sincerely hope the holiday season has treated you kindly so far and that you have been enjoying some wonderful Nelson foods and beverages, and if you enjoyed a little too much of the latter last night…
Old House Vineyards
December 18, 2019
The New Zealand wine industry attracts people from all walks, people who either have a love of wine and want to own a piece of paradise themselves and people who are attracted to working in the industry; no matter the…
Pete’s Natural Hemp Drinks
December 11, 2019
I told you all about Pete’s Natural Drinks and the owners of the business a while ago but they have launched a new drink product that I think you should know about. Marleen and Pete invited me to visit their…
Mākete Pō (Night Market) Nelson
December 5, 2019
Last year a small group of people arranged a M?kete P? (Night Market) that was essentially a gathering place for small local wh?nau based businesses from across the region who wanted an opportunity to sell their products. People selling everything…
Stuffed Sweet Peppers
December 1, 2019
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 (I use Via Vio Fresh Ricotta) 100 grams soft goats…