Carol Shirley & Gourmet Catering
Published in the Nelson Mail 18.07.18 I first met Carol Shirley, the owner of Gourmet Catering, many years ago when…
The Nelson Organic Co-op
Published in the Nelson Mail 11.07.18 ? When Sue and Seager Mason decided to sell the Organic Green Grocer on…
Marlborough Wine Industry
Published in the Nelson Mail 13.06.18 I have acknowledged regularly that Marlborough wineries are the backbone of New Zealand’s wine…
New Zealand King Salmon Ōra King Awards
In this column I have tended to focus on very cool, tasty products produced in Nelson and the talented people…
The Smokehouse – Nelson Mail 23.05.18
When Dennis and Sharon Crawford established Nature Smoke in an old wharf building at Mapua in the mid 1980’s I…
Benge & Co – Nelson Mail 16.05.18
I think you would need to be walking around asleep if you aren’t familiar with the Benge & Co name…
Benge & Co – Nelson Mail 16.05.18
Last week I had a coffee with the brother and sister duo who own the business, Colin Benge and Sarah Benge. The reason for their success soon became apparent – hard work, passion and being uncompromising on the quality of the product they sell. The business has evolved since the purchase of Stoke Fruit &…
Mahana Hills Vineyard – Five Rows – Nelson Mail 09.05.18
One thing I love about the wine industry is anyone can be part of it, it doesn’t matter how big…
French wine tasting and dinner – Nelson Mail 02.05.18
Over the years I have written a few columns on the benefits of having a wine cellar; too often these…