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…
Pic Picot – The Peanut Butter King
Something that has always intrigued me about Pic Picot - the man behind the peanut butter brand that has spread throughout the country and around the world - is his incredible generosity. He…
Parts & Service
“My preference is to share a meal as this breaks down the formal aspect of dining and with this in mind, and combined with experience gained over the years, it has led me to where I am now and the food I cook.”
Caring for your knives
Last week I sat down with knife sharpening guru Andrew Smith, a few knives, some fruit and vegetables and a chopping board so he could show me the difference a…
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 she took over running the café at the old Maitai…
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 in Nelson, it is synonymous with fantastic fresh fruit and…
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 or small you want your vineyard and wine production to…
The Pantry Door – Nelson Mail 18.04.18
It isn’t often I come across business owners as excited and positive about their business as Pat and Phillipa Ashton at The Pantry Door in Stoke, opposite the new Greenmeadows…
Dave Glover – Nelson Mail 11.04.18
On the 27th March 2018 Nelson lost one of its pioneering winemakers, Dr Dave Glover passed away. Please excuse my indulgence in this column as I reflect on a man…