Knife sharpening
Published in the Nelson Mail 07.11.18 The rise of the TV cooking shows over the last decade or so has resulted in home cooks improving their skills in the kitchen…
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…
Capital Cider Co.
Published in the Nelson Mail 31.10.18 There is a new player in the craft cider scene in Nelson and they will be launching their Capital Cider Co. treats on the…
Tasteology @ Kahurangi Estate
Published in the Nelson Mail 17.10.18 I am sure you will know what I mean when I say familiar faces and tastes in a different place, and that is exactly…
Lone Star
Published in the Nelson Mail 26.09.18 The hospitality industry isn’t an easy one to be in but the good operators who manage their finances and menus well enjoy the ride…
Society Coffee Roasters
Published in the Nelson Mail 19.09.18 Society Coffee Roasters is the latest entrant into Nelson’s boutique coffee production sector, and the owner brings a wealth of experience with him. Guy…
Vintage Port Tasting, Wellington
Published in the Nelson Mail 12.09.18 A few weeks ago I got an email asking me if I would be interested in going to a luncheon in Wellington to taste…
Jeff Scott Foster – Rutherford Hotel
Published in the Nelson Mail 05.09.18 Since the Rutherford Hotel was built by DB in the 1970’s on the former Nelson Breweries site it has been through many changes, especially…
Karsten’s Wurstladen & Snack Bar
Published in the Nelson Mail 29.08.18 Karsten’s Wurstladen is a little food store in Hardy St that specialises in beautifully made, traditional German fare. Wurstladen had been operating for about…
Appleby Farms Ice Cream
Published in the Nelson Mail 22.08.18 Last week I met with one of the owners of arguably the most intensely focussed business I have come across for a long time,…