Blackenbrook Vineyards 2020 vintage
A few weeks ago Ursula Schwarzenbach asked me if I would like to visit them to taste their 2020 vintage…
Grilled mussels, garlic butter & pangrattato
This week’s recipe from Hopgood’s & Co is for Grilled mussels, garlic butter & pangrattato, head chef Aaron Ballantyne says…
NAKED WINE – The natural wine movement
There is a worldwide trend in grape growing and winemaking, where very few or no chemicals are used in the…
Covid labour challenges in the rural sector
Well I guess we all expected the coronavirus, Covid-19, to raise it’s ugly head again and in many ways it’s…
Smoked Tuna Lasagne
Each week Solander Gourmet Seafood send out an email newsletter with specials for the week and a recipe created by…
Pulled Pork Croquettes
This week’s recipe from the top team at Hopgood’s & Co is for Pulled Pork Croquettes. Head chef Aaron Ballantyne…
Beat Kitchen Food Truck and Function Venue
You will find Beat Kitchen’s food truck serving beautiful burgers, croquettes and other takeaway foods prepared from scratch (including making…
Kismet Whiskey Tasting and Hopgood’s Food Pairings
In keeping with my responsible drinking mantra of ‘drink less but drink better’ I have been enjoying the occasional quality…
Roast Duck with Orange and Chilli
For something a little different the recipe this week is one of our favourites, roast duck legs are easy to…