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Roast Duck with Orange and Chilli

Roast Duck with Orange and Chilli

July 15, 2020

For something a little different the recipe this week is one of our favourites, roast duck legs are easy to prepare and super delicious. We use fennel and celery in this dish rather than onion because they work exceptionally well…

 
Fine Wines of NZ List

Fine Wines of NZ List

June 26, 2020

Covid-19 restrictions have impacted the entire country, no single person or business has been unaffected during the last few months, but one industry did get some very favourable help from Mother Nature – the wine grape harvest was almost perfect…

 
Mussel pikelets, corn, chilli & avocado

Mussel pikelets, corn, chilli & avocado

June 21, 2020

This week’s recipe from Hopgood’s & Co Restaurant & Bar is for Mussel pikelets, corn, chilli & avocado. Kevin Hopgood says mussels are a readily available and affordable seafood product that you can use in many ways. “You can use…

 
Hospitality businesses need to step up to the mark

Hospitality businesses need to step up to the mark

June 17, 2020

I think by now you will know I am a huge supporter of this region and all the outstanding people and businesses we are lucky enough to have based here. We have some simply outstanding food and beverage producers and…

 
Nelson Farmers Market

Nelson Farmers Market

June 10, 2020

One of the things I have been happiest to see back in full operation as the country moves out of enforced isolation is the Nelson Farmers Market that is held every Wednesday in Kirby Lane, Bridge St. During level 2…

 
Rustic Cuisine

Rustic Cuisine

June 3, 2020

Rustic Cuisine on Rutherford St is owned by my two favourite French people, Mylene and Greg Auphan who used to own La Gourmandise. Their latest venture is to develop a range of French style foods in jars ready for you…

 
Squires Café & Bar

Squires Café & Bar

May 27, 2020

In recent weeks I’ve been telling you about some of the delicious takeaway food we have been buying from local restaurants during Level 3 restrictions but now restrictions have relaxed a little and bars are allowed to open it’s time…

 
Arden Dinner at Home & Pork Menchi Katsu

Arden Dinner at Home & Pork Menchi Katsu

May 20, 2020

I’m loving the freedom associated with level 2 restrictions and as long as everyone continues to be sensible, follows the rules around no large gatherings and keeps washing their hands religiously then hopefully level 1 won’t be too many weeks…

 
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