Food businesses open for takeaways & Hopgood’s Smoked Fish Pate
Many businesses have changed the way they operate so they can start trading in a small way during Covid-19 Level 3 restrictions and food businesses are right at the front…
Hopgood’s Slow Roast Lamb recipe
I love it when people like recommendations I make, especially when I encourage people to try a wine they wouldn’t normally drink. Earlier this week I got an email from…
Lock down recipe – left overs and pantry items
One of the benefits of spending so much time at home, and not being able to just pop down to the shop whenever we want to, is having time to…
Mister Karaage – Japanese Fried Chicken
If you love fried chicken then you need to hunt out Kenji Usui and his Mister Karaage caravan. To be fair he is easy to find, just head to Kirby…
The Honest Sausage
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…
The Honest Sausage
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…
Visitor’s Guide to Food & Beverage in Nelson
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…
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…
Burger Culture
Like many people I love a good burger and over the years I’ve some beautifully tasty treats sandwiched between two buns, however I have also had a number of burgers…
Caravan of Love – Just Be Food & Drinks
In 2005 Annette Meyer, who is originally from Switzerland, came to New Zealand to “milk cows and experience the Kiwi way of life”. She was so entranced with this country…