Organic producers – Nelson Mail 04.04.18
The perception of organic fruit and vegetables is often of misshapen produce that doesn’t look very appetising, and it is…
The Smoking Barrel – Nelson Mail 07.02.18
While succulent slow cooked barbecue and smoked meats are behind the name of this popular restaurant it is the fresh,…
Aroha Chocolate – Nelson Mail 27.09.17
Aroha Chocolate® was founded by husband & wife team Jo Logan & Mike Duke (aka Wobblie – “most people know…
Chocolate Velvet – Nelson Mail 25.07.17
As the name suggests Chocolate Velvet is a business that specialises in happiness, glorious cake happiness. Established in 2004 by…
Kiwi Kai – Published Nelson Mail 04.04.17
Kiwi Kai is a Nelson business making waves in the processed seafood industry, turning beautiful New Zealand seafood into delicious…
Nelson, The Artisan Capital of New Zealand – Nelson Mail 28.02.17
Writing this column often has me pondering about just how much our food and beverage choices have changed over the…
Proper Crisps – Nelson Mail 21.02.17
Crisps have been party and snack favourites for decades and one Nelson business has shaken up the big players in…
Sublime Coffee – Nelson Mail 14.02.17
Coffee, everyone has their own take on what makes a perfect coffee, some people like a simple spoon of dehydrated…
Washington Valley Store Pies – Nelson Mail 07.02.17
If you have been around Nelson as long as I have you will remember the days when the local dairy…










