Kumara Puree
As part of his “basics recipes” Aaron says this one turns a humble, seasonal ingredient into a delicious side dish…
Crumpets
This week’s recipe from Hopgoods is for crumpets that are easy to make at home, Kevin Hopgood says they are…
Hopgood’s Walnut Rye Bread
This week’s recipe from the Hopgood’s team is for Walnut Rye Bread, Aaron says now that people have rediscovered baking…
Gurnard fillet, almonds, grapes & brown butter
This week’s recipe from Arron Ballantyne at Hopgood’s is for Gurnard fillet, almonds, grapes & brown butter. Aaron says “it’s…
Arden Dinner at Home & Pork Menchi Katsu
I’m loving the freedom associated with level 2 restrictions and as long as everyone continues to be sensible, follows the…
Food businesses open for takeaways & Hopgood’s Smoked Fish Pate
Many businesses have changed the way they operate so they can start trading in a small way during Covid-19 Level…
Hopgood’s Slow Roast Lamb recipe
I love it when people like recommendations I make, especially when I encourage people to try a wine they wouldn’t…
Fig leaf panna cotta
Figs grow incredibly well in Nelson and are abundant at this time of the year but something that is often…
Lock down recipe – left overs and pantry items
One of the benefits of spending so much time at home, and not being able to just pop down to…
Fig Recipe & Wine
We have a couple of fig trees at home and they produce a huge crop each year, we get so…
Covid-19 Lockdown recipe and wine recommendation
Being locked in for a few weeks means I don’t get to go and discover and write about some of…
Stuffed Sweet Peppers
This stuffed sweet pepper dish is a quick, easy and very tasty dish, perfect for a weekend lunch. Serves 2…