Middle Earth Wines new release
It has taken a while but the first 2020 vintage new release wine crossed my desk, and my tongue soon…
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…
Fine Wines of NZ List
Covid-19 restrictions have impacted the entire country, no single person or business has been unaffected during the last few months,…
Crushed Avocado, Corn Salsa and Chilli Cream recipes
These recipes from Hopgood’s & Co are designed to go with Mussel Pikelets but you can also use them with…
Mussel pikelets, corn, chilli & avocado
This week’s recipe from Hopgood’s & Co Restaurant & Bar is for Mussel pikelets, corn, chilli & avocado. Kevin Hopgood…
Hospitality businesses need to step up to the mark
I think by now you will know I am a huge supporter of this region and all the outstanding people…
Nelson Farmers Market
One of the things I have been happiest to see back in full operation as the country moves out of…