Safari Treats – South African Food Store
Biltong is a traditional South African meat product that has been made in Nelson by two or three different businesses over the years, you may remember there was a small…
Nicola Galloway – Homemade Table
It will be no surprise to any of you that I love great foods and beverages, not just eating out but we love trying new foods and cooking techniques at…
Little River Estate – Cheese Awards Winner
If you follow news about food you will be aware that the new free Trade Agreement with the UK means cheesemakers won’t be able to use the name ‘Feta’ in…
The Brick Eatery
While the world is hibernating to lessen the impacts of Covid many hospitality businesses are struggling, with many long-established restaurants and bars closing their doors permanently, it is fantastic to…
Nelson Food Distributors and The Chook Farm
Last week I wrote about Skipper’s Choice Sauces and Dressings, this week it’s about another member of the Jones family, Paul Jones and his wife Julie own Nelson Food Distributors…
Under the Hood BBQ Sauce
Early last year I wrote about Dave King who started Under the Hood BBQ with his wife Michelle. Since then the business has really taken off, even though it is…
What?Gnocchi!
The Nelson Farmers Market is alive and well in its new location next to the library in Halifax St, in fact, the site seems purpose-made for this great market. There’s…
Speedway Sauce
A couple of years ago I wrote about Tasman Bay Fruit Co. and their frozen Juicies products that are the perfect summer refreshment; at the time I was impressed by…
The perfect spicy croquettes by Ben Smith
was great to be able to order click-and-collect or contactless delivery food when we were under level 3 conditions and I hope you supported your local restaurants and takeaway businesses, they worked hard to ensure we were able to enjoy their food in a safe manner.
Harry’s Prawn Cocktail
Harry’s Fish Shop has become one of our favourite places to buy lunch, we love the hand-crafted nature of the takeaway food, everything is cooked fresh by a couple of chefs rather than being pre-made and put into a self-service cabinet.