I wrote about Gelato Roma January 2020 just before the first covid lockdown created havoc right across New Zealand, in fact, the world. Gelato Roma, at the time, was a reasonably young business going through a growth phase and the…
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 home. We have a number of cooking toys at our…
As Neudorf Vineyards celebrate the release of the 40th vintage of their iconic Moutere Chardonnay I can’t help reflect on how impressed I am by the way Tim & Judy Finn have allowed the business to evolve so it can prosper…
If you follow this column you may remember I wrote about the 2022 wine grape vintage a couple of times earlier in the year; the first time was about how fantastic the growing season had been over the spring and…
Last week in part one of the Mad Melon story I told you about Jamin Brown and how he started Mad Melon, a fruit processer turning watermelon as well as apple and pears into juice and selling them under their…
I recently discovered a very cool, very smart Nelson business that has made such an impact in a very short time I can’t cover everything I like about the people and the business in one column; so here’s part 1…
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 see a great operator taking the leap and opening a…
Skipper’s Choice Sauces and Dressings is one of those producers that many people may not realise is made in Nelson, but it is a Nelson, family-owned business that has been evolving over the last 40 years or so. The origins…
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 a side hustle for a couple who have full-time employment…