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Smoked Tuna Lasagne

Smoked Tuna Lasagne

August 12, 2020

Each week Solander Gourmet Seafood send out an email newsletter with specials for the week and a recipe created by manager of wholesale and retail sales, chef Aaron McCorkindale. I haven’t asked him for permission to share this recipe but…

 
Middle Earth Wines new release

Middle Earth Wines new release

July 29, 2020

It has taken a while but the first 2020 vintage new release wine crossed my desk, and my tongue soon after, last week. The Middle Earth Pinot Meunier Rose 2020 is everything the vintage promised. Earlier in the year winemakers…

 
Pulled Pork Croquettes

Pulled Pork Croquettes

July 22, 2020

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 and is perfect as an appetiser for a dinner party,…

 
Kismet Whiskey Tasting and Hopgood’s Food Pairings

Kismet Whiskey Tasting and Hopgood’s Food Pairings

July 15, 2020

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 years and to make sure I don’t drink too much…

 
Roast Duck with Orange and Chilli

Roast Duck with Orange and Chilli

July 15, 2020

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 this dish rather than onion because they work exceptionally well…

 
Fine Wines of NZ List

Fine Wines of NZ List

June 26, 2020

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 Mother Nature – the wine grape harvest was almost perfect…

 
Mussel pikelets, corn, chilli & avocado

Mussel pikelets, corn, chilli & avocado

June 21, 2020

This week’s recipe from Hopgood’s & Co Restaurant & Bar is for Mussel pikelets, corn, chilli & avocado. Kevin Hopgood says mussels are a readily available and affordable seafood product that you can use in many ways. “You can use…

 
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