Pestell’s Rai Valley Bacon Company is a family owned business run by third generation butchers, Chris and Steve Pestell. The identical twins literally grew up in the butchery trade, spending many hours after school hanging around their father’s butcher shop in Stoke so I think it is fair to say they were destined to carry…

Like many other offices the conversation in our tea room often revolves around food be it what someone had to…

While succulent slow cooked barbecue and smoked meats are behind the name of this popular restaurant it is the fresh,…

For the vast majority of people buying pâté means picking up a pack of something at the supermarket, and to…

If you are a visitor to Nelson then this column is for you, other than a bit of rain at…

All of the stress of Christmas dinner is behind us so it is time to kick back, let someone else…

Moutere Hills Vineyard Café & Winery is located in Eggers Road, just a few minutes from the Upper Moutere village. This winery may be small but the quality of their wines is outstanding and they have delicious food for you to enjoy while relaxing in the expansive vineyard dining environment; on Friday evenings they also…

I have known Emma Heke for many years, I have always been hugely impressed with the way she has approached…

Motueka has had an important role in this region’s food industry for many years, primarily as a place food is…