Nourish Waikato Spring 2011

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Issue no. 5, Spring 2011 www.nourishmagazine.co.nz Fresh local flavour WAIKATO, NZ WE EXPERIENCE FIRST HAND A DAY IN THE LIFE OF FARRO FRESH Spring has sprung in the asparagus patch Discover Waitete a delightful Waihi restaurant Getting fresh with the local lettuce man We visit our capital of food - Wellington

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A foodie publication from the Waikato region of New Zealand

Transcript of Nourish Waikato Spring 2011

Issue no 5 Spring 2011

wwwnourishmagazineconzFresh local flavour

WAIKATO NZ

WE EXPERIENCE FIRST HAND A DAY IN THE LIFE OF FARRO FRESH

Spring has sprung in the

asparagus patch

Discover Waitetea delightful

Waihi restaurant

Getting fresh with the local lettuce man

We visit our capital of food - Wellington

Welcome Intro Issue 5

We have everything including a wide selection of authentic Italian pasta and quality sauces handmade chocolates cheeses chutneys and spices plus Tea

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This edition marks our first birthday It has been a

huge year for us and we are so pleased that Nourish

has been so warmly embraced by the Waikato With

each new edition our team and the magazine grow

bigger and better This is fantastic as it means each

season we can bring you more fresh local flavour

In this edition we go behind the scenes at Hamiltonrsquos

latest foodie heaven Farro Fresh Talking about foodie

heaven I spent a weekend eating my way around

Wellington and you can read all about this on page 22

We find out all about growing lettuce from The

Lettuce Man on page 30 and talk to a local asparagus

grower on page 32 As always we have some great

recipes for you to try

The design team have been hard at work this

quarter too On page 20 you can see a great food

trail in Katikati that Nourish Creative have been

working on designing the logo website and brochure

Katikati is a great region to explore and as the weather

gets warmer it would make a wonderful day trip

For more information go to their website

wwwkatikaticuisinecom

Vicki amp SherylCongratulations to Mary Parker of Hamilton who was

our lucky subscriber who won the recipe book Ripe by

Angela Redfern Our Regal salmon winner who will be

having a wonderful lunch at the Woodbox is Marsha

McMillan of Morrinsville

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Produce and props used for the front cover are courtesy of The Good Food Trading Co Mt Maunganui Cover shot by Maree Wilkinson | wwwmareewilkinsoncom

BE IN TO WIN

We have three of these books to give away to a

lucky Nourish subscriber If you would like to

subscribe to Nourish simply go to our website

Product Spotlight

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These very cool books would make a wonderful collection to any foodiesrsquo book shelf and at $1300 each they are a steal Brought out by Penguin this original series brings together the sharpest funniest most delicious writing about food from the past four hundred years These books are a wonderful reminder that food is universal and timeless I was especially intrigued to find wonderful recipes for curry powder and Korma from a colonel living in the 19 century and to discover Alice Waters who in the 1940s was a champion of organic seasonal and local food

VA va voom boutiqueVa Va Voom Boutique on River road opened a few months ago This very styley shop is run by Hospice and staffed by volunteers But this is no ordinary ldquoop shoprdquo The ladies at Va Va Voom have hand-picked the best of all the clothes donated to Hospice so you donrsquot have to Let me warn you though this is not a shop you leave thinking Irsquoll come back and get that later because chances are it will be gone But this also means each week there is something new to discover Va Va Voom Boutique 546 River Rd (by the Fairfield Bridge)

This seasons flower from bespoke flowersEach season with the help from Phillipa from Bespoke Flowers we highlight a beautiful flower in bloom And what says spring more than a Daffodil

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daffodils Today the Daffodil is synonymous with the vibrant joys of spring The botanical name for the daffodil is Narcissus

In Greek mythology Narcissus was a handsome youth in the love story of Narcissus and Echo He became so enchanted with his own reflection that he drowned after admiring his reflection in a stream of water Daffodil bulbs sprung up on the bank where he died

The plant originated in south Western Europe and was first cultivated by the Romans who believed the sap from the stems could heal wounds Actually crystals of calcium oxalate in the sap which prevent animals eating the plant can irritate human skin

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Vics Picks

Oktoberfest at Waitete restaurant amp cafe

Saturday 29th October 2011

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With authentic German food music and beer not to mention the host Oktoberfest is always a great event at Waitete Restaurant and Cafe in Waihi Make an event of it and get a group of you together With prizes for best dressed you know everyone is going to enter into the spirit of it For tickets and more information go to wwwwaiteteconz

A day in farro life

two hours before opening and the staff

are already busy

unloading boxes and boxes

of fresh bread baking

pastries as well as

making fresh sandwiches

and salads

7am

More staff arrive Fresh fish

is unpacked produce is checked

and put out displays

are created and

checked

8am

In August Farro Fresh opened at Te Awa in Hamilton Nourish spent the day seeing just what it takes the

hours staff and logistics to bring this gourmet food market to life each day

Its show-time as the first customers walk through the doors Throughout the day stock continues to arrive and needs to be unpacked shelves are restocked tastings are put out The chefs in the kitchen cook lovely homemade dishes and the staff answer a million questions whats good with Do you have I have a recipe that The customersjust keep coming

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As the afternoon winds down its time to start doing the orders for tomorrow

6 Oclock and the last customer leaves and the clean up begins

6pm

Cooking demonstrations

provided inspiration

and entertainment

whered all that bread go

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Classic cheese burger

simple delicious addictive

bull Free Range Chicken Duck bull Tender NZ Beef Lamb amp Porkbull Home made Sausages Bacon Salami amp Smoked Meats bull Bulk Processing Specials bull Trusted Traditional Butchery Quality

Dinsdale Shopping Centre next to Magic Fresh

Ph 07 957 6007

Fresh free range chicken beef lamb and pork mince available in store ndash perfect for burgers

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Classic cheese burger

500g of beef mincebull1 eggbullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbullfrac14 cup tomato saucebull1 Tblspn Worcestershire saucebullfrac12onionfinelyslicedbull1garlicclovefinelychoppedbullSalt and pepperbull

Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly before dividing into four and shaping into pattiesJustbeforefinishingthecookingofthe patties place some cheese on top and allow the heat from the pan to melt it Or alternatively put the cooked patties topped with some cheese in the oven for 1-2 minutes

Serve the cheesy covered patties on toasted buns spread with homemade aioli salad and of course a pickle

Chicken amp Cranberry Burger

500g chicken mincebullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbullfrac12 cup dried cranberriesbullfrac12onionfinelychoppedbull1garlicclovefinelychoppedbull1 eggbull1 Tblspn Tuscan seasoningbullSalt amp pepper to tastebull

Thoroughly mix all ingredients together Form into 4 even size ball and then shape into approximately 1 cm thick Heat a little oil in a pan and fry patties Once brown on one side turn down the heat to ensure the chicken cooks through before the second side gets too brown

Serve on a toasted bun lathered with homemade aioli salad and then topped with Brie and a dollop of cranberry relish makes 4

Thai Pork with cucumber relish

500g pork mincebull2springonionsfinelychoppedbull1tspnoflemongrassfinelychoppedbull1cmofpeeledrootgingerfinelychoppedbull1tspnfishsaucebull1 Tblspn sweet chilli saucebull1 eggbullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbullSalt amp pepperbull

To make the patty mix all the ingredients together divide into four and shape

For the relish1 telegraph cucumber (or 2 Lebanese bullcucumbers)frac12 a red onionbullfrac12 a red chillibull

Chopped corianderbullJuice of frac12 limebull1Tblspn rice wine vinegarbull1 tspn brown sugarbull

Make ribbons from the cucumber by using a vegetable peeler Once you get to the seeds turn the cucumber a quarter turn repeat this until all you have left is the middle part of the cucumber (which you can throw away) Finely slice the red onion and chilli and mix with the cucumber ribbons along with chopped coriander Mix together the lime juice rice wine vinegar and sugar before pouring over

Served the cucumber relish on top of the Thai Pork Burger patty For an alternative to a burger make the pork mix into meatballs and serve with the cucumber relish wrapped in a warm tortilla makes 4

Salmon Burger with caper cream cheese

250g fresh salmonbullCorianderbullFresh gingerbull2 spring onionsbullZest of frac12 a limebull1 Tblspn sweet chilli saucebullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbull2 eggbullSalt amp pepperbull

Poach the salmon by putting it in a pot and just covering it with cold water Add in a piece of fresh ginger the white parts of the spring onion and the coriander stalks Bring the water to the boil and turn off Remove the salmon and allow it to cool

Chop the coriander leaves and your remaining green parts of the spring onion add these to the cooled salmon and the remaining ingredients Divide into four and shape into patties before frying

Serve the salmon patties on a toasted bun with salad and a dollop of cream cheese with chopped capers mixed through it makes 2

Lamb with Halloumi amp Caramelised Onion Burger

4 Lamb leg steaksbullHalloumibullOlive oilbullBasil or oreganobullHummusbullRocketbullChar grilled red capsicumbullCaramelised onionbullTurkish Breadbull

Slice the halloumi and drizzle with olive oil and allow to marinade along with chopped herbs Season your lamb steaks and then grill on the BBQ or in a hot pan Cook the halloumi the same way turning only once

To assemble your burgers spread hummus onto your toasted Turkish bread add rocket and char grilled red capsicum After having allowed you lamb to rest for a few minutes put that on the rocket and top with grilled halloumi and caramelised onions

Caramelised onions2 tbs olive oilbull3 red onions slicedbull2 tbs brown sugarbull1-2 tbs balsamic vinegarbull

Heat a little oil in a pan and add the onions and a pinch of salt Cook them on a low heat for 15 minutes stirring occasionally to prevent them from sticking Make sure the onions arenrsquot actually browning Add the brown sugar and balsamic and continue to cook for another 10 minutes When done they should be sticky and caramelised

Once you have mixed all your bullingredients together take a teaspoon of the mix and cook this This is your taster to check that you have seasoned the mix well enough Itrsquos also a test to see that your burgers will hold together when cooked

When shaping your burgers take bullthe time to make them even and to ensure they are not too thick If they are too thick the outside will

burn before the middle is cooked and they will more often than not collapse under their own weight Dantersquos Fine Foods in Cambridge sell an inexpensive burger patty tool to help shape and compress you patties

When cooking your patties ensure bullthe pan (or BBQ) is hot and oiled but once your patties are brown on one side turn the heat down

BurgerRecipes

NOURISH Tips

Chicken

amp

Cranber

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burger

Thai Pork

Salmon

burger

Lamb with

Halloumi

Sevre on a toasted bun with your favourite sides and enjoy

enough Then in batches dip your onion rings into the batter and then into the oil You will need to turn them to ensure they cook evenly

When golden remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels Season again with some freshly ground salt and pepper

Malteasers Shake

1cup MalteasersbullLarge scoop of vanilla ice creambull1 cup milkbull

Place the Malteasers into the blender and blitz for a few seconds to crush them up Add the milk and ice cream and blend for a sweet malty treat

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I bull BISTR

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BAR

NEW SPRINGMENU

62 CHURCH RD HAMILTON 07 850 9339

Aioli

5 roasted garlic cloves bull5 egg yolksbull2 Tblspns Lemon juice (or white vinegar) bull1 Tablespoon mustardSalt bullOil (canola)bull

In a kitchen whizz put all the ingredients but the oil With the motor running slowly pour in the oil If you pour it in too fast it will curdle so take your time The aioli will get thicker the more oil you put in It will keep for at least a month covered in the fridge

If you donrsquot have a whizz whisk all the ingredients except the oil in a glass or stainless steel bowl While you continue to

whisk slowly drizzle in the oil This process is helped tremendously if you have someone who can pour the oil in while you whisk

Onion Rings

2 large onionsbull1cupselfraisingflourbull1 cup beer (or soda water)bullSalt and pepperbullCanola oilbull

Heat the oil on a deep fryer or heavy based pot While that is heating up peel the onions andsliceintoringsPlacetheflourinabowlseason well and the slowly add the beer Using a whisk mix until smooth Drop a small piece of bread into your oil to check it is hot

ONION RINGS

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by Gaye Weeden and Hayley Smorgon - $50 If you are planning to hop over the ditch this spring your visit can be made all the better by taking along this fabulous book that promises classic recipes hidden gems and flavours from the heart of Melbourne Partly a guide to fabulous places to eat drink and food shop we are furnished with directions to and descriptions of the plethora of foodie options Melbourne has to offer This book also features loads of recipes contributed by the great chefs restaurants markets and artisan food stores of this vibrant city This is a tactile comprehensive good-looking guide to one of Australiarsquos most loved cities and a must have if a trip to Melbourne is on your horizon

The Butcher the Baker and the best coffee maker by Jeanie Watson - $53

The tastes of Central Otago and a passion for cooking inspired Jeanie Watson owner of The Tin Goose Cafe to write her own recipe book I love this book for its delicious cafe inspired recipes using ingredients readily available at the local supermarket and likely to already be in your fridge or pantry

The book is packed with a generous amount of vibrant images that are bright and colourful and made me want to taste the food within It is divided into sensible sections with well thought out selections in each category Ingredients cooking terms and measurements are written in easy to understand language

The Tin Goose Cafe Cookbook

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INGREDIENTS

bull 1 finely diced onionbull 1 clove garlic crushedbull 10g crushed fresh gingerbull 20mls cooking oilbull 400g can of lentilsbull 400g peeled sliced and roasted beetrootbull 100g diced feta cheesebull Handful chopped fresh parsleybull Juice of half a lemonbull 1 tablespoon of Bestow Beauty Oil

DIRECTIONS

Sweat onion garlic and ginger in oil Add the mixture to the drained lentils Add the roasted beetroot feta and parsley

Mix the lemon juice and Bestow Beauty Oil then toss lightly through the mixture Season and serve Note can be served warm or cold

Organic produce is preferable but not essential

BEETROOT WITH LENTILS GINGER AND FETA

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You are the only judge of what you like your opinion is the one that counts when you are making purchasing decisions Check out other views keep an open mind go to wine tastings visit vineyards listen and learn It is a lot of fun I repeatedly get asked where can I get reliable interesting and most importantly useful information Where should you go for more information

Magazines The ones to watch are Wine Gourmet Traveller amp WineState are the best Two excellent annual Wine Guides are written by James Halliday with an Australian focus and Michael Cooper with his look at New Zealand You see them on wine bottles everywhere medals medals and more medals Gold Silver 5 Stars Cuisine amp WineState recommended The debate about their worth has gone on for a very

I want to learn more about wine where do you

suggest I start

long time There are prodigious wine shows In New Zealand the AirNZ and Royal Easter Wine shows are long standing locally focussed amp very worthy events The NZ International Wine Show is open to all comers and has made quite a name for itself in very short time In Australia The National Wine Show the Sydney Top 100 and the Royal Show of each of the state capitals are worth looking at With wine shows its a consistency of results that you should look for If a wine receives several Gold Medals Gold plus lots of Silvers or a bunch of Silver Medals alone it has reached a very high standard It is a sign of a consistent approval of several groups of judges in various times and places

A weight of numbers that cant be ignored wine reviews should be treated similarly and added to this mix For local results check on line wwwwineshowconz In both countries there are many shows Many are regionally focussed others have price point ceilings For example in a Wine show where a $25 retail price is the ceiling would a wine receiving a Gold Medal there receive one in a show with open entry These shows can downgrade and muddle the worth of the whole show system

Reviewers As the Internet has changed wine marketing it also made getting views out into the public arena a lot easier Lets stay local The world is too big of an oyster to cover in this article Bob Campbell MW and Michael Cooper have the pedigree Sam Kim is worth checking out as is Jeff Kelly both via the web Raymond Chan has a great palate and has just started a website he is one to watch Remember trust your own palate it is the best judge

WINE

Henry Primo Vino

Q I am female Should I be doing weights as part of my workouts

A Yes Many women still believe that they will ldquobulk uprdquo if they do strengthweights training but the majority of females donrsquot have the right body make-up to do this through a simple weights programme so donrsquot panic Thebenefitsofincludingastrengthtrainingcomponent are many and varied

Weight loss is increased through having 1 more muscle in the body The more muscle a body has the more fuelenergy we burn through an increased metabolic rateStronger muscles help with reducing the 2 likelihood of getting and will reduce the impact of osteoporosis reduce the risk of injury in everyday activities and reduce the likelihood of falls (which generally result in injury)Strength training changes the shape of 3 our body therefore improving our look andsubsequentlyourconfidenceselfesteemIt is important that an appropriate 4 weights programme is developed for

Q amp A Keeping fit and healthy with Jenny Tulloch

each individual taking into consideration medical and health history currentprevious injuries weight training experience and goals

Q Can I do specific exercises to lose fat in a particular spot

A Unfortunately no We can tone and strengthen a particular muscle however to lose fat in any part of the body requires an overall exercise and nutrition programme

Q Do I need to undertake an hour of exercise every day

A Not necessarily It will depend on your currentlevelofhealthandfitnessand what your goals are however 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise is generally good for maintenance For weight loss improvedfitnessorotherhealthand fitnessgoalsandimprovementsyouwill probably need to up the ante in terms of intensity or duration

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Why do I feel tired after eating instead of energized

Enzymes are magic molecules that catalyze biochemical reactions in every cell of the body Our body produces enzymes to break down the food we eat so that it can be absorbed and converted into energy These processes all involve enzymes Enzymes are heat sensitive and are destroyed at temperatures over 40 degrees celsius When we eat cooked food our body uses (loses) energy in order to digest food When we eat raw food our body retains and gains energy because raw foods naturally contain the enzymes needed for digestion So instead of using all its energy into digesting food the body can carry on creating energy for you to function optimally all day long

Enzymes are found naturally in all raw foods concentrated amounts are found in papaya pineapple and kiwifruit To start simply sprinkle a handful of sprouts on cooked stew or for those enthusiastic raw foodies try this recipe

ENZYMES FOR ENERGY

The HerbalDispensarWhere you belong

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Almond Halvah1cup raw tahinibullfrac34 cup agave nectarbullfrac34 cup raw whole bullalmonds coarsely ground in a food processorfrac34 cup raw almonds bullfinelygroundinafoodprocessor

In a mixing bowl combine the tahini agave nectar and coarsely ground almonds Mix thoroughly

Press the halvah into a glass baking dish or roll into bite size balls

Coatwithfinelygroundalmonds Cover and store in the freezer

Serve thoroughly chilled right out of the freezer

Recipe from Rawvolution by Matt Amsden

To make life easy we have an exciting array of raw foods in store

Including Little Bird - raw bull

gluten free sugar free no soy

vegan organic goodnesshellip

Superfood Salad Clustersbull

Superfood Trail Clustersbull

Vanilla and Almond Macaroonsbull

Cacao and Raspberry bull

Macaroons

Passionfruit and Macadamia bull

Macaroons

Fig and ginger Grawnolabull

Cacao and Superfoods bull

Grawnola

Macadamia and Berries bull

Grawnola

Mexican Sundried Tomato bull

crackers

Whats New

Want to know why your cake didnrsquot rise

What does it mean when

a wine is corked

How do you get rid of cellulite

Want to know how to use chia seeds

GOT A QUESTION FOR OUR EXPERTS

We have a great group of experts in their field from Naturopaths to chefs travel wine and fitness experts

So send us your questions

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At Nourish we are all about great food But we are busy people too so thought we would share with you our favourite takeaways and why

Mizzoni

Woodfired

Pizza

Little IndiaTraditionalcharcoalfiredtandoorsareoneofthesecretstothefantasticflavoureddishesfromLittleIndiaWhatstartedwhenSukhiampJoannaGillopenedtheirfirstrestaurant in Dunedin in1991 has now grown to a group of over 13 restaurants throughout New Zealand

TheauthenticflavourofthetandoorisimpossibletoreplicateandthereasonwhyLittle Indiarsquos hand- made naan bread is so addictive In fact authenticity is the reason Little India restaurants have been so successful Specialising in dishes from the North of India all Little Indiarsquos recipes were created by Sukhirsquos grandmother Premjit Kaur Gill Premjit even trained all their head chefs so you know the dishes are exactly how she would want them

AtthehelmofbothHamiltonrestaurantsisGoldieRaiGoldiehasjustfinishedamakeoveroftheHamiltonflagshiprestaurantinAlexanderStWithluxuriousboothschandeliers and pictures of the Little India family you may just want to stay instead of rushing in for takeaways

Youwillfindeveryonersquosfavouritebutterchicken(MurgMumtaz)onthemenuand I promise the kids will love it but be a little adventurous and every time you gotrysomethingnewTotastetheflavourofthetandoorIrsquodrecommendtheTandoor platter for two with a selection of appetizers like tandoor chicken beautiful marinated lamb cutlets as well as my all time favourite onion bhajis The menu also offers an amazing selection of vegetarian options

wwwlittleindiaconz

Gourmet Takeaways

Mizzoni Woodfired Pizza Twenty something year old entrepreneurs Ryan Burke amp John Moughan came home one night and declared they were going to design and build a mobile pizza oven After a trip to Melbourne to research making hand stretched dough Italian inspired pizzaandactualpizzaovensMizzoniWoodfiredPizzawasbornAyearandahalflaterandtheMizzoniboysarearegularlocalfixtureandcanbefoundroadsideaswell as at events like the Great Race round the Bridges and the upcoming revamped AampP Show

Even though their pizza oven is mobile itrsquos still food safety compliant and spotlessly clean ldquoWeather is sometimes a bit of a painrdquo smiles John ldquobut if people show up wersquore happy to cookrdquo Plus they have eftpos

A trained Chef Ryan likes nothing better than to come up with new pizza toppings using fresh ingredients although they are quick to add that they recognise their regular customers (particularly those with kids) love family favourites like the Hawaiian that consistently remain on the menu

Mizzoni have recently gone into partnership with artisan bakery Volare to commercially produce their delicious bases and package them for home use Yoursquoll findtheirpizzabasesatTheGreenGrocerVetroampVolareusingthenameTheNZPizza Base Company

RyanandJohnarefindingthemselvessobusythattheyarecurrentlybuildingasecond mobile pizza oven to enable them to take on more catering and event opportunities whilst maintaining their popular roadside presence If you have a Christmas function or party coming up Mizzoni welcome enquiries about bringing their fabulous pizza oven to your home or workplace and creating their pizzas Really itrsquos food and atmosphere rolled into one Check out their website or follow them on Facebook for their up-to-date schedule

wwwmizzoniconz

Little

India

Gourmet 4 Alexander Street Cnr Alexander amp Hood StreetsP 07 8381620

Shop 21 Rototuna Shopping Centre Rototuna P 07 8525884

Yoursquoll find Mizzoni Woodfired Pizzas parked at Swarbrick Landing (River Road) and Huntington Drive

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Takeaways

ScoffDeborah Nudds and Dean Leary have been serving Hamiltonians for over 20 years and trust me they get it right ldquoA lot of our dishes especially the Chorizo Risotto Bacon Fettuccine and Salmon Fillet on Mash have been customer favourites since we opened Scoff in 2003 and we canrsquot take them off the menurdquo laughs Deb ldquoBut we are really loving inventing our weekly specials too as they allow us to be creative with new seasons produce as it becomes available Spring is such an exciting foodie time - asparagus spring Lamb baby veges Yumrdquo

The great thing about Scoff is the huge variety on offer from classic old school burgers served with fresh garden salad or crisp hand cut chips to traditional pastas and risottos They have a number of tasty salads side orders of vegetables and a range ofhealthyoptionsThentherersquosthehugedoublelambshanksorjuicyscotchfilletonfabulousmashedpotatoesorfreshspicyfishoncouscous

If it is a treat you need after a hard day I can recommend one of Scoffrsquos divine desserts ndash choices include their modern twist on the bread and butter pudding or classic chocolate mousse or orange and ginger cheesecake

No need to ever argue about whatrsquos for dinner The menu also caters for gluten free vegetarian and dairy free diets and they even have the kids sorted with meals for littliesScoffistake-outfoodthatextendsbeyondtheFridayNightritualoffishandchips With its huge variety its healthy and nutritious ingredients and convenience Scoff is a great solution for dinner any night of the week

Scoff has two outlets Claudelands and Flagstaff and is open 7 days from 430 pm for pick up or home delivery

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Provincia

l

Chip Co

Scoff

Provincial chip coThe Provincial Chip Co opened on Cambridge Road Hillcrest in November last year Therehasbeenafishnchipshopherefor50yearsbutthisisnrsquotjustanyoldfishnchip shop The Provincial Chip Co owned by Sally and James Cassidy is all about providing great takeaway food from local and sustainable ingredients

ldquoJamesandIlovefoodrdquosaysSallySallyisfromtheUKandshesaysldquofishnchipsarea big deal in the UKrdquo With husband James being a trained chef the couple wanted to open a business that not only provided beautiful homemade food all cooked from scratch and free from preservatives and additives they also wanted to support local growers and producers

Hand cut chips which take the team 2-3 hours a day to prepare are made from locally grown Agria potatoes The burger buns are delivered fresh from Volare and their meat all of which is free range comes from Soggy Bottom in Ngaruwahia and Lifestyle Meats in Dinsdale

Sourcing a constant supply of local ingredients has caused some headaches but the couple believe strongly in what they are trying to do Along with sourcing local ingredients there is a big emphasis on seasonality and sustainability The burgers change often and are served with seasonal vegetables Plus all the food scraps are taken away by Soggy Bottom and fed to the pigs

ThefreshfishfromHamiltonSeafoodschangesdependingonwhathascomeinofftheboatsSustainablefishissomethingSallyispassionateaboutldquoWereallywanttointroducepeopletodifferentfishspeciesrdquosaysSallywhobelievesNewZealandersarecreaturesofhabitonlyeverorderingthesame2or3fishvarietiesTheremaybeaplentifulsupplynowsaysSallybutifweonlyfishforthesevarietiesthiswonrsquotbethe case On the weekends you will even be able to pick up some of Jamesrsquo beautiful homebakingIspiedrichchocolatebrownieandjamfilleddoughnutsthenightwevisited

694 Grey Street Hamilton

shop 2 Flagstaff Shopping Centre River Rd Hamilton

E contacteatscoffconz

Scoff Hotline 050 834 31 31

31 Cambridge Rd Hamilton

Open Tues ndash Sun 5-8ishPh 856 4582

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Thai food is a wonderful combination of fresh ingredients married together with the perfect balance of sweet and sour salty and spicy

Stir Fried Tiger Prawns with curry powder (Koong Pad Pong Ka Ree)serves 2

15 Tiger prawnsbull2 eggsbull1Tblspneachofmincedgarliclightsoysaucefishsauceandbulloyster sauce1 tspn sugarbull1 Tblspn chilli paste with soya bean oilbullfrac14 c milkbull2 spring onions cut to 1rdquo piecesbull100g celery leaves cutbull100g onion thinly slicedbull50g red capsicum thinly slicedbull

Beattheeggsthenaddsoysaucefishsauceoystersaucecurrypowder milk and chilli paste then mix well

Heat oil in a wok and add garlic and onions stir fry until golden and then add the egg mix Stir fry for another 30 seconds before adding the prawns

When the prawns are nearly cooked add the remaining ingredients and cook for a further 30 seconds Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with coriander Serve with rice

Stir f

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iger

prawn

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curry

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ThaiRecipes

I donrsquot think I have met a person who doesnrsquot love Thai food If you are keen to learn more about Thai food Thanya from the Thai Market on Grey St will come to you and teach you and a group of friends how quick and easy Thai food is to cook You will also discover the wonderful ingredients that create those wonderful Thaiflavourswhichofcourseareallavailable at The Thai Market

Here are a couple of great recipes from Thanya to whet your appetite

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BBQ Thai Beef Salad

(Yum Neur Yang)Serves 2

2 sirloin steaksbull3 Tblspns sugarbull2Tblspnseachoffishsauceamplimejuicebull1 Tblspn minced chilli (smaller the hotter bullThanya uses red bird eye chilli)1 clove garlic mincedbullfrac14 cup cucumberbull1 red onion thinly slicedbullfrac12 cup mint leavesbull5 cherry tomatoesbull50g celerybull1 Tblspn oilbull3 Tblspns lemon grass thinly slicedbull2 Tblspns roasted peanuts choppedbull

Combinethesugarfishsaucelimejuicegarlicand chilli in a bowl and mix well

BBQ the steak to your preference and then slice very thinly Cut tomatoes in half Peel and half the cucumber then thinly slice along with the celery Toss the steak with the sauce and add the remaining ingredients Season to taste and garnish with peanuts

BBQ

Thai beef

salad

Discover the wonderful

ingredients that create

those wonderful Thai flavours

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DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

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The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

17

This spring you may notice badges popping up on some of the cafes around town These Scout inspired merit badges are part of a very cool scheme called the Conscious Consumers Cafe Project

StartedlastyearbyWellingtonnotforprofitgroupthe42collectivethe Conscious Consumers Cafe Project encourages cafes to adopt more sustainable practices by awarding badges that publicly recognise their commitment to the environment Sanchia from Rocket Espresso Bar on Grey St told us that they had heard about Conscious Consumers in Wellington and were really excited about its arrival in the Waikato

From 8am - 7 days Dinner Wednesday - Saturday from 6pm cnr Queenwood amp Herbert Aves Chartwell

07 855 0511 Follow us on Facebook

From our hands to your table

Seasonal food from our own

gardens amp artisan producers cooked

from scratch in the Zinc kitchen

wwwzinccafeconz

Itrsquos organic free range and always fresh

Conscious Consumerrsquos nine badges help to inform cafe patrons of some of the business choices that go on behind the scenes of that particular cafe Badges are awarded for seasonal food fair-trade coffee organic milk eco-friendly cleaning products free range eggs allowing patrons to supply their own cup recycling composting and eco-friendly packaging These are all practices that the group believe make good business sense respect people and the environment and reflectcurrentconsciousconsumerpreferencesTojointheprojecta cafeacute must qualify for a minimum of four badges When you visit a conscious cafeacute take a moment to look at their badges and see which practices they have adopted it could be different at each cafeacute

more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from

18

Life cycle of a coffee bean Carmo de Minas Brasil

fresh coffee beans

locally roasted

cup of excellence

specialty coffee

grinders

espresso machinery

brewing equipment

green coffee

coffee books

coffee jibber jabber

rocketcoffeeconz 07 839 6422

To find out more about this exciting project contact George or Lou Belle Barrett

Waikato Co-ordinators on 021 175 5127 or waikatoconsciousconsumersorgnz

At the same time Conscious Consumers aim to empower customers to makeconsciouspurchasingchoicesCoffeecultureisfirmlyembeddedinNew Zealand now Hayley from Zinc Cafeacute told us that they ldquogenuinely believe that more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from We are pleased that

sustainability is catching on and it is only a good thing that organisations like Conscious Consumers are recognizing the importance of what we chose to dordquo Courtenay Paul from Momento agrees saying ldquoThese days people are paying a lot more attention to our environment and sustainability amp there is a drive for businesses to have better (environmental) business practicesrdquo

Earlier this year the project won a Green Ribbon Award recognising Conscious Consumers outstanding contribution to protecting and

enhancing New Zealandrsquos environment In July they expanded their reach to Auckland In September itrsquos Hamiltonrsquos turn The group admits that this is a ldquoliving projectrdquo and that the badges andteststoawardthebadgeswillevolvetoreflectchangingconsumer preferences and expectations

As well as the colourful window badges Conscious Consumers also have a website wwwconsciousconsumersorgnz with a directory of participating cafes and suppliers to the cafeacute industryofenvironmentallyfriendlyproductsYoursquollalsofindout what each badge means what criteria needs to be met to be awarded that badge and which cafes have been awarded it

The project is in its infancy in the region but the team have big plans ldquoOur aim for the Waikatorsquo says Lou Belle one of the regions co-ordinators ldquois to expand the Conscious Consumer cafeacute and supplier network from the initial townships of Hamilton Raglan and Cambridge into the wider region to include the vibrant cafe cultures from the Coromandel Peninsula as far south as the Taupo district and to include the many rural cafe gems in betweenrdquo

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

2

2

2

2

2

1 2

3

4

56

7

8

Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

12

13

9

Discover the gourmet delights in and around Katikati

Waihi

Tauranga

1 Bread NZ

Discover the authentic taste of organic sourdough bread and patisserie baked in awoodfiredoveninaruralsettingAllvisits are by appointment and a $10 per person cover charge applies

871 State Highway 2 RD1 KatikatiP 07 985 6231 M 027 348 7879 E henribreadnzcom W wwwbreadnzcom

2 Backblocks Food

Luxury handmade pateacutes dips and terrines made from pure New Zealand game meats and wild food Join us Fridays for tastings between 10am-3pm

244 Tanners Point Rd RD1 KatikatiP 021 261 4835E backblocksfoodgmailcomW wwwbackblocksconz

3 Katikati Frantoio Limited

Biogreenorganiccertifiedolivegroveour Viridis Grove olive oil is available at local Farmers Markets and in shops aroundtheBOPAppointmentsareessential to view the grove and olive processing facility

117 Lindemann Road RD1 KatikatiP 07 549 1467E heuckclearnetnz

Follow our Food trail map here

which will take you through the prolific growing area of Katikati in the Bay of Plenty and visit some of our great food

producers

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

2

2

2

2

2

1 2

3

4

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8

Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

12

13

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6 The Onion Vege Place

The Onion Vege Place is a family owned and operated vegetable store We hope youenjoythetasteofourfreshlocallygrown and in season vegetables Open 730 - 530 daily

2998 State Highway 2 RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 0232

4 Smokey Smoked Seafoods

TheexpertsinsmokedfishPopintochataboutsmokingyourfishortrysomeof ours Our shop hours are Monday to Friday8amto5pmforsmokedfishwithfreshfishonThursampFri

60d Marshall Rd Katikati P 07 549 1668E infosmokeyconzW wwwsmokeyconz

7 Kings Seeds

Kings Seeds is a 100 NZ owned and operated mail order seed company supplying New Zealand gardeners for over thirty years Open to the public every Friday 9-noon

189 Wharawhara Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 3409 E infokingsseedsconz W wwwkingsseedsconz

8 Fantail Lodge

Fantail Lodge is a country estate with a working orchard and a luxury lodge Our own restaurant lsquoChapeaursquo specialises infreshlocalproduceampawardwinningwines

117 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 1581E infofantaillodgeconzW wwwfantailodgeconzFb wwwfacebookcomfantaillodgecountryestate

12 Incredible Edibles

Wanderenjoyandsamplethefruitsfrom our 3 hectares of entirely edible plants Tours takes approximately 15hours $10 per person and booking are essential

60 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 552 0331W wwwedibleconz

11 Harbourside Macadamias

This picturesque orchard with breathtaking views produces macadamia nuts citrus avocados and kiwifruit

402 Matahui Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 522 0718E daniellxtraconzW wwwharboursidemacadamiascom

estled into the coastline Katikati is the northern gateway to the Bay of Plenty From hills to harbour it is no more than a 10 minute drive Sitting at the foothills of the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park and dipping its toes into the Tauranga harbour you will discover Katikati has an amazing array of artisan producers and wonderful food grown from the fertile land and pristine watersN

9 Perfectly Pure

PerfectlyPurepreservesjustlikeGrand-ma used to make Visit our shop which sellssoapschocolatesampothergoodiesall made by Trish Open 1030am ndash 400pmFriSatampSun

277 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 2252 E trishxtraconz

While taking the opportunity to visit the local food producers take time to see what else Katikati has to offer Katikati also known as New Zealandrsquos Mural Townstartedin1991withjustthreemuralsandnowboastsover46worksof art depicting the communities history and culture

AlsouniquetoKatikatiistheHaikuPathwayawalkabout2kmslongwhichwinds its way along the Uretara River The paths lead past boulders engraved with Haiku a short poem (usually about nature) written by poets from around the world Visit wwwkatikaticuisinecom

13 Basecamp Country Shop amp Smokery

Basecamp is a boutique salami business Come and view the hand-built smoke houses and maybe catch a glimpse of trophy stags or wild boar grazing in the paddocks along the driveway Shop hours Monday ndash Thursday 9am-4pm Friday 9am-12pm

504 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 552 0013E infobasecampsalamisconzW wwwbasecampsalamisconz

5 Kaimai Country Collection

Pop into Kaimai Country Collection and discover more than antiques We make a great range of handmade preserves using local ingredients as well as decadent fruit cakes Opening hours 7days a week 10am-5pm

19 Main Road KatikatiP 07 549 5820E kaimaicountryxtraconz

10 Mount Eliza Cheese

Artisancheesemakersmakingcloth-ripened hard cheeses You can buy our cheeses at the Tauranga Farmerrsquos Market at the Katikati Produce Market Door sales factory tours and tastings by appointment

266 Hot Springs Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 549 5669E cheesemountelizaconzW wwwmountelizaconz

21

WellingtonNew Zealandrsquos capital of food

W

22

ellington is where I caught the hospitality bug and will always have a special place in my heart I arrived in Wellington a fresh faced 18 year old from Hamilton where an espresso machinewasstillararesightandfinediningwasthebuffet

at Memory Lane Restaurant Wellington was then and still is today our capital of food

Whenever I get the chance to return there is never enough time to revisit old favourites and discover the newest hippest places that have sprung up This year my husband Andrew and I decided to head down for Wellington on a Plate In its third year Wellington on a Plate is so popular many of the events in the two week programme sold out within a matter of days

Known for my lists and aided by the team at Grow Wellington I had a jam packed few days lined up We arrived on Saturday night and were whisked off for a wonderful home cooked meal with friends now living in Newtown What a great way to start our weekend

The next morning the forecast cold snap had arrived But we have come prepared this is after all Wellington So wrapped up warmly we wandered down to the waterfront to check out the City Market Held in the Chaffers Dock building the City Market has been described as a stellar line up of local food and beverage producers under one roof

Started by Martin Bosley and Rachel Taulelei just over 2 years ago the market doesnrsquot have the strict rules many Farmers Markets have yet it still

managestoreflectthewonderfuldiversityoftheWellingtonregionRachel says ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of community through foodrdquo

RachelwhoownsYellowBrickRoadawholesalefishsupplycompanywhichprovideschefswithlonglinesustainablefishsaystheideaforthemarket came together pretty quickly Within 10-12 weeks of Rachel and Martin having the idea it was up and running Beside Rachelrsquos busy stand is Martin Bosley one of New Zealandrsquos most awarded chefs cooking up humble bacon butties

Each week the market hosts a different restaurant Rachel says they have been lucky because the venue which Martin uses for events has a commercial kitchen meaning local restaurants can have a chance to showcase what they do well Rachel also believes that the market is a great

way for local businesses that are now everyday names like Emporio coffee to stay in touch with their customers So after the low down from Rachel I am off to meet eat and discover

First up is Nikki from Creative Cooking with her array of the popular macarons But what Nikki really wants me to try are her delicate Caneleacutes These delicate

French cakes are picked to be the next big thing Next door is Rachel from the Prodigal Daughter Rachel imports a fabulous range of Italian delicacies frompastatotrufflesandiskeenformetotrysomeNexttocatchmy attention is Anthony the Head chef at Wakelin House in Greytown You may have seen their range of gourmet pies aioli and pates which are available at Farro Fresh and Nosh stores

The city market reflects the wonderful diversity of the

wellington region ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of

community through foodrdquo

23

Handmade chocolates wine fresh produce crepes and amazing pastries are all available at the market but I am drawn to La Marche Francais cheeses With a shop and cafe in Thorndon this is another place I have heard lots about I am in heaven surrounded by an amazing array of imported cheeses including a huge selection of unpasteurised ones

After about two hours Andrew my husband looks seriously bored so we head back out into the elements to discover the Harbourside Market Even as an impending snow storm rolls in this market is teaming with people Huge fruit and vegetable stalls dominate with artisan producers and ready to eat food scattered around

Two minutes walk past the Harbourside Market and we are at Te Papa so we pop in to see whatrsquos on at lsquoour placersquo It is quickly apparent we are not the only ones who think Te Papa is a great option on a cold Sunday morning Andrew heads for the giant squid exhibition Hey itrsquos kind of food

Next stop is coffee at Cafe Deluxe a typical Wellington spot next to the Embassy theatre which has remained a constant for over two decades Revived we head to Moore Wilsons on Tory St Open 7 days a week Moore Wilsons is a foodiersquos heaven Originally a trade only business Moore Wilsons has been supplying Wellingtonrsquos restaurants and cafes with top quality ingredients for nearly 100 years In the last 15 years this family business opened its doors to the general public and is now one of the best food storesinthecountryHereyouwillfindamazingproducemeatandfreshfishwinescheesebreadsandmoreSincemylastvisitthefloorspacehasmore than doubled and there is even a full display kitchen

Exhausted we are thankful that in Wellington you are never far from a great restaurant or cafe We head to Fidelrsquos just 2 minutes from our hotel on Cuba St They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo and I would have to agree The food is great cafe

fare with a mix of pizza salads curries and so on all of which is generous and reasonably priced The service like almost everywhere in Wellington was spot on We leave with a big slice of homemade carrot cake for dessert

Monday we wake to snow falling and decide to snuggle in for a bit longer That is until I remember I have an appointment with Vanda

OrsquoBrien from Kirkcaldie and Stains Kirkcaldie and Stains is Wellingtonrsquos premiere department store Established in 1863 Kirks as it is known to Wellingtonians has occupied the same grand building on Lambton Quay since 1908 Vanda the food buyer for Kirks shows me around her wonderful department which has evolved over the years to offer more thanjustimportedluxurygoodslikecaviarandtrufflesalthoughyoucandefinitelystillgetthesehere

Vanda tells me that the biggest shift over the years has been the focus on New Zealand products with Wellingtonrsquos regional producers high on the list To highlight their local products there is a little sticker with the Kirks seal of approval on all products from the region Vanda says they use to stock French and Belgian chocolates now they are all New Zealand made This too is the case for their wines which other than the Champagne are all sourced from New Zealand vineyards The reason Vanda says is that New Zealand wines are as good as any in the world

They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is cuban

and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo

24

YouwillstillfindagreatrangeofimportedgoodsatKirkstheseVandasaysareiconicproductsNewZealanddoesnrsquotproduceThehugeJellyBellystandwith24flavoursisagreatexampleThere are also treats from the UK American Twinkies and more As we go further into the shop we come to the kitchenware department with every kitchen gadget pot pan and knife you can imagine Vanda explains about their regular tastings demos and themed events but to tell you the truth Irsquom no longer listening Talk about a kid in lolly shop Andrew is a little over food shops at this stage so we head to the Reserve Bank for something a little different Irsquom thinking that if we rob it can I buy one of everything at Kirkcaldies

AlthoughnotconvincedatfirstIsoondiscoverthemuseum at the Reserve Bank is in fact a fascinating place We just miss a school group and have the place to ourselves and with the help and knowledge of the friendly guide we have a thoroughly interesting time

Back to the hotel to warm up and a quick nap before our friendly local chauffer arrives to take us out to Miramar Aided by Peter Jacksons Weta workshop Miramar has suddenlybecometheldquoitrdquosuburbinWellingtonandaflurryof great restaurants and cafes have popped up

Tonight we are off to La Boca Loca which is right next door to the recently renovated Roxy cinema Great Mexican is always on my radar and I was lucky enough to meet Lucas one of the owners at the City Markets on Sunday La Bocas kitchen is led by a talented team Christopher Martinez is a chef born and bred in Mexico having moved to New Zealand to work at La Boca Adele McMahon is originally from Dunedin but has worked for some heavy weights in the industry including Luke Mangan Peter Gordon and most recently Al Brown

Prices are very reasonable with mains at $25 and tacos or enchilada type dishes being around the $11 mark At these prices we thought the dishes would be small and order a couple each Also we couldnrsquot decide This is not your old elPasoMexicanwithtomatoflavouredminceand lashings of sour cream The dishes are light andfreshwithhomemadetortillasandfillingslikechillimarinatedfishandroastporkshoulderWashed down with an authentic Mexican beer we roll out the door

Our last day arrives all too soon and we have to start thinking about heading home We have breakfast at Midnight Espresso one of Wellingtonrsquos original cafes and the birthplace of Havana coffee

We have one more important date and it has us heading back to Miramar for lunch at The Larder Here we are treated to a fabulous lunch by Jacob Brown and his team When the lunch crowd dwindles and we have finishedourmealwegetthechancetochattoJacobandI get the feeling Jacob and I would get on The Larder is a fabulous restaurantcafe anyone would be pleased to have in their neighbourhood Jacob describes the menu asproducefocussedwhichmeansitdirectlyreflectstheseasons A proponent of nose to tail eating Jacob is also keen for people to be open to different cuts of meat utilising and therefore honouring the animal

As you can imagine we leave Wellington with a longer list of places we need to return to next time we visit

wwwcitymarketconz

Every Sunday 830-12301 Herd St Wellington

wwwharboursidemarketconz

Every Sunday 730-100

wwwfidelscafecom

234 Cuba St Wellington

wwwlabocalocaconz

19 Park Rd Miramar WellingtonOpen 7 days - breakfast lunch

and dinner

wwwthelarderconz

cnr Darlington amp Camperdown Rds Miramar WellingtonOpen Tues- Sunday

(dinners Thurs Fri amp Sat)

wwwmoorewilsonconz

Cnr of Tory and College StreetsOpen 7 days

wwwwaikatoaandpconz

29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

at the Royal New Zealand Shoat the Royal New Zealand Show

love the aroma

Experience the fl avour

HOSTED BY

savour the taste

With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

facebook or visit our website wwwnourishmagazineconz

The country is coming to town this October

Royal New Zealand

Show Hosted by the

Waikato AampP Association

Friday 28th October to Sunday 30 October 2011

9am-4pm daily

25

Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

28

2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

29

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

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Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

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AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

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We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

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To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

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Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

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MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

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International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

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This edition marks our first birthday It has been a

huge year for us and we are so pleased that Nourish

has been so warmly embraced by the Waikato With

each new edition our team and the magazine grow

bigger and better This is fantastic as it means each

season we can bring you more fresh local flavour

In this edition we go behind the scenes at Hamiltonrsquos

latest foodie heaven Farro Fresh Talking about foodie

heaven I spent a weekend eating my way around

Wellington and you can read all about this on page 22

We find out all about growing lettuce from The

Lettuce Man on page 30 and talk to a local asparagus

grower on page 32 As always we have some great

recipes for you to try

The design team have been hard at work this

quarter too On page 20 you can see a great food

trail in Katikati that Nourish Creative have been

working on designing the logo website and brochure

Katikati is a great region to explore and as the weather

gets warmer it would make a wonderful day trip

For more information go to their website

wwwkatikaticuisinecom

Vicki amp SherylCongratulations to Mary Parker of Hamilton who was

our lucky subscriber who won the recipe book Ripe by

Angela Redfern Our Regal salmon winner who will be

having a wonderful lunch at the Woodbox is Marsha

McMillan of Morrinsville

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Produce and props used for the front cover are courtesy of The Good Food Trading Co Mt Maunganui Cover shot by Maree Wilkinson | wwwmareewilkinsoncom

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daffodils Today the Daffodil is synonymous with the vibrant joys of spring The botanical name for the daffodil is Narcissus

In Greek mythology Narcissus was a handsome youth in the love story of Narcissus and Echo He became so enchanted with his own reflection that he drowned after admiring his reflection in a stream of water Daffodil bulbs sprung up on the bank where he died

The plant originated in south Western Europe and was first cultivated by the Romans who believed the sap from the stems could heal wounds Actually crystals of calcium oxalate in the sap which prevent animals eating the plant can irritate human skin

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Vics Picks

Oktoberfest at Waitete restaurant amp cafe

Saturday 29th October 2011

3

With authentic German food music and beer not to mention the host Oktoberfest is always a great event at Waitete Restaurant and Cafe in Waihi Make an event of it and get a group of you together With prizes for best dressed you know everyone is going to enter into the spirit of it For tickets and more information go to wwwwaiteteconz

A day in farro life

two hours before opening and the staff

are already busy

unloading boxes and boxes

of fresh bread baking

pastries as well as

making fresh sandwiches

and salads

7am

More staff arrive Fresh fish

is unpacked produce is checked

and put out displays

are created and

checked

8am

In August Farro Fresh opened at Te Awa in Hamilton Nourish spent the day seeing just what it takes the

hours staff and logistics to bring this gourmet food market to life each day

Its show-time as the first customers walk through the doors Throughout the day stock continues to arrive and needs to be unpacked shelves are restocked tastings are put out The chefs in the kitchen cook lovely homemade dishes and the staff answer a million questions whats good with Do you have I have a recipe that The customersjust keep coming

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As the afternoon winds down its time to start doing the orders for tomorrow

6 Oclock and the last customer leaves and the clean up begins

6pm

Cooking demonstrations

provided inspiration

and entertainment

whered all that bread go

6

Classic cheese burger

simple delicious addictive

bull Free Range Chicken Duck bull Tender NZ Beef Lamb amp Porkbull Home made Sausages Bacon Salami amp Smoked Meats bull Bulk Processing Specials bull Trusted Traditional Butchery Quality

Dinsdale Shopping Centre next to Magic Fresh

Ph 07 957 6007

Fresh free range chicken beef lamb and pork mince available in store ndash perfect for burgers

7

Classic cheese burger

500g of beef mincebull1 eggbullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbullfrac14 cup tomato saucebull1 Tblspn Worcestershire saucebullfrac12onionfinelyslicedbull1garlicclovefinelychoppedbullSalt and pepperbull

Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly before dividing into four and shaping into pattiesJustbeforefinishingthecookingofthe patties place some cheese on top and allow the heat from the pan to melt it Or alternatively put the cooked patties topped with some cheese in the oven for 1-2 minutes

Serve the cheesy covered patties on toasted buns spread with homemade aioli salad and of course a pickle

Chicken amp Cranberry Burger

500g chicken mincebullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbullfrac12 cup dried cranberriesbullfrac12onionfinelychoppedbull1garlicclovefinelychoppedbull1 eggbull1 Tblspn Tuscan seasoningbullSalt amp pepper to tastebull

Thoroughly mix all ingredients together Form into 4 even size ball and then shape into approximately 1 cm thick Heat a little oil in a pan and fry patties Once brown on one side turn down the heat to ensure the chicken cooks through before the second side gets too brown

Serve on a toasted bun lathered with homemade aioli salad and then topped with Brie and a dollop of cranberry relish makes 4

Thai Pork with cucumber relish

500g pork mincebull2springonionsfinelychoppedbull1tspnoflemongrassfinelychoppedbull1cmofpeeledrootgingerfinelychoppedbull1tspnfishsaucebull1 Tblspn sweet chilli saucebull1 eggbullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbullSalt amp pepperbull

To make the patty mix all the ingredients together divide into four and shape

For the relish1 telegraph cucumber (or 2 Lebanese bullcucumbers)frac12 a red onionbullfrac12 a red chillibull

Chopped corianderbullJuice of frac12 limebull1Tblspn rice wine vinegarbull1 tspn brown sugarbull

Make ribbons from the cucumber by using a vegetable peeler Once you get to the seeds turn the cucumber a quarter turn repeat this until all you have left is the middle part of the cucumber (which you can throw away) Finely slice the red onion and chilli and mix with the cucumber ribbons along with chopped coriander Mix together the lime juice rice wine vinegar and sugar before pouring over

Served the cucumber relish on top of the Thai Pork Burger patty For an alternative to a burger make the pork mix into meatballs and serve with the cucumber relish wrapped in a warm tortilla makes 4

Salmon Burger with caper cream cheese

250g fresh salmonbullCorianderbullFresh gingerbull2 spring onionsbullZest of frac12 a limebull1 Tblspn sweet chilli saucebullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbull2 eggbullSalt amp pepperbull

Poach the salmon by putting it in a pot and just covering it with cold water Add in a piece of fresh ginger the white parts of the spring onion and the coriander stalks Bring the water to the boil and turn off Remove the salmon and allow it to cool

Chop the coriander leaves and your remaining green parts of the spring onion add these to the cooled salmon and the remaining ingredients Divide into four and shape into patties before frying

Serve the salmon patties on a toasted bun with salad and a dollop of cream cheese with chopped capers mixed through it makes 2

Lamb with Halloumi amp Caramelised Onion Burger

4 Lamb leg steaksbullHalloumibullOlive oilbullBasil or oreganobullHummusbullRocketbullChar grilled red capsicumbullCaramelised onionbullTurkish Breadbull

Slice the halloumi and drizzle with olive oil and allow to marinade along with chopped herbs Season your lamb steaks and then grill on the BBQ or in a hot pan Cook the halloumi the same way turning only once

To assemble your burgers spread hummus onto your toasted Turkish bread add rocket and char grilled red capsicum After having allowed you lamb to rest for a few minutes put that on the rocket and top with grilled halloumi and caramelised onions

Caramelised onions2 tbs olive oilbull3 red onions slicedbull2 tbs brown sugarbull1-2 tbs balsamic vinegarbull

Heat a little oil in a pan and add the onions and a pinch of salt Cook them on a low heat for 15 minutes stirring occasionally to prevent them from sticking Make sure the onions arenrsquot actually browning Add the brown sugar and balsamic and continue to cook for another 10 minutes When done they should be sticky and caramelised

Once you have mixed all your bullingredients together take a teaspoon of the mix and cook this This is your taster to check that you have seasoned the mix well enough Itrsquos also a test to see that your burgers will hold together when cooked

When shaping your burgers take bullthe time to make them even and to ensure they are not too thick If they are too thick the outside will

burn before the middle is cooked and they will more often than not collapse under their own weight Dantersquos Fine Foods in Cambridge sell an inexpensive burger patty tool to help shape and compress you patties

When cooking your patties ensure bullthe pan (or BBQ) is hot and oiled but once your patties are brown on one side turn the heat down

BurgerRecipes

NOURISH Tips

Chicken

amp

Cranber

ry

burger

Thai Pork

Salmon

burger

Lamb with

Halloumi

Sevre on a toasted bun with your favourite sides and enjoy

enough Then in batches dip your onion rings into the batter and then into the oil You will need to turn them to ensure they cook evenly

When golden remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels Season again with some freshly ground salt and pepper

Malteasers Shake

1cup MalteasersbullLarge scoop of vanilla ice creambull1 cup milkbull

Place the Malteasers into the blender and blitz for a few seconds to crush them up Add the milk and ice cream and blend for a sweet malty treat

DEL

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BAR

NEW SPRINGMENU

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Aioli

5 roasted garlic cloves bull5 egg yolksbull2 Tblspns Lemon juice (or white vinegar) bull1 Tablespoon mustardSalt bullOil (canola)bull

In a kitchen whizz put all the ingredients but the oil With the motor running slowly pour in the oil If you pour it in too fast it will curdle so take your time The aioli will get thicker the more oil you put in It will keep for at least a month covered in the fridge

If you donrsquot have a whizz whisk all the ingredients except the oil in a glass or stainless steel bowl While you continue to

whisk slowly drizzle in the oil This process is helped tremendously if you have someone who can pour the oil in while you whisk

Onion Rings

2 large onionsbull1cupselfraisingflourbull1 cup beer (or soda water)bullSalt and pepperbullCanola oilbull

Heat the oil on a deep fryer or heavy based pot While that is heating up peel the onions andsliceintoringsPlacetheflourinabowlseason well and the slowly add the beer Using a whisk mix until smooth Drop a small piece of bread into your oil to check it is hot

ONION RINGS

10

by Gaye Weeden and Hayley Smorgon - $50 If you are planning to hop over the ditch this spring your visit can be made all the better by taking along this fabulous book that promises classic recipes hidden gems and flavours from the heart of Melbourne Partly a guide to fabulous places to eat drink and food shop we are furnished with directions to and descriptions of the plethora of foodie options Melbourne has to offer This book also features loads of recipes contributed by the great chefs restaurants markets and artisan food stores of this vibrant city This is a tactile comprehensive good-looking guide to one of Australiarsquos most loved cities and a must have if a trip to Melbourne is on your horizon

The Butcher the Baker and the best coffee maker by Jeanie Watson - $53

The tastes of Central Otago and a passion for cooking inspired Jeanie Watson owner of The Tin Goose Cafe to write her own recipe book I love this book for its delicious cafe inspired recipes using ingredients readily available at the local supermarket and likely to already be in your fridge or pantry

The book is packed with a generous amount of vibrant images that are bright and colourful and made me want to taste the food within It is divided into sensible sections with well thought out selections in each category Ingredients cooking terms and measurements are written in easy to understand language

The Tin Goose Cafe Cookbook

Hot Picks from Poppies Bookshop Casabella Lane

Casabella Lane Hamilton P 07 839 0020 poppieshamiltonxtraconz Follow us on Fb

INGREDIENTS

bull 1 finely diced onionbull 1 clove garlic crushedbull 10g crushed fresh gingerbull 20mls cooking oilbull 400g can of lentilsbull 400g peeled sliced and roasted beetrootbull 100g diced feta cheesebull Handful chopped fresh parsleybull Juice of half a lemonbull 1 tablespoon of Bestow Beauty Oil

DIRECTIONS

Sweat onion garlic and ginger in oil Add the mixture to the drained lentils Add the roasted beetroot feta and parsley

Mix the lemon juice and Bestow Beauty Oil then toss lightly through the mixture Season and serve Note can be served warm or cold

Organic produce is preferable but not essential

BEETROOT WITH LENTILS GINGER AND FETA

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What quantity of bestow oil goes into lsquoBeetroot with lentils ginger and fetarsquo

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and go in the draw to win one of 5 bottles of bestow beauty oil

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11

You are the only judge of what you like your opinion is the one that counts when you are making purchasing decisions Check out other views keep an open mind go to wine tastings visit vineyards listen and learn It is a lot of fun I repeatedly get asked where can I get reliable interesting and most importantly useful information Where should you go for more information

Magazines The ones to watch are Wine Gourmet Traveller amp WineState are the best Two excellent annual Wine Guides are written by James Halliday with an Australian focus and Michael Cooper with his look at New Zealand You see them on wine bottles everywhere medals medals and more medals Gold Silver 5 Stars Cuisine amp WineState recommended The debate about their worth has gone on for a very

I want to learn more about wine where do you

suggest I start

long time There are prodigious wine shows In New Zealand the AirNZ and Royal Easter Wine shows are long standing locally focussed amp very worthy events The NZ International Wine Show is open to all comers and has made quite a name for itself in very short time In Australia The National Wine Show the Sydney Top 100 and the Royal Show of each of the state capitals are worth looking at With wine shows its a consistency of results that you should look for If a wine receives several Gold Medals Gold plus lots of Silvers or a bunch of Silver Medals alone it has reached a very high standard It is a sign of a consistent approval of several groups of judges in various times and places

A weight of numbers that cant be ignored wine reviews should be treated similarly and added to this mix For local results check on line wwwwineshowconz In both countries there are many shows Many are regionally focussed others have price point ceilings For example in a Wine show where a $25 retail price is the ceiling would a wine receiving a Gold Medal there receive one in a show with open entry These shows can downgrade and muddle the worth of the whole show system

Reviewers As the Internet has changed wine marketing it also made getting views out into the public arena a lot easier Lets stay local The world is too big of an oyster to cover in this article Bob Campbell MW and Michael Cooper have the pedigree Sam Kim is worth checking out as is Jeff Kelly both via the web Raymond Chan has a great palate and has just started a website he is one to watch Remember trust your own palate it is the best judge

WINE

Henry Primo Vino

Q I am female Should I be doing weights as part of my workouts

A Yes Many women still believe that they will ldquobulk uprdquo if they do strengthweights training but the majority of females donrsquot have the right body make-up to do this through a simple weights programme so donrsquot panic Thebenefitsofincludingastrengthtrainingcomponent are many and varied

Weight loss is increased through having 1 more muscle in the body The more muscle a body has the more fuelenergy we burn through an increased metabolic rateStronger muscles help with reducing the 2 likelihood of getting and will reduce the impact of osteoporosis reduce the risk of injury in everyday activities and reduce the likelihood of falls (which generally result in injury)Strength training changes the shape of 3 our body therefore improving our look andsubsequentlyourconfidenceselfesteemIt is important that an appropriate 4 weights programme is developed for

Q amp A Keeping fit and healthy with Jenny Tulloch

each individual taking into consideration medical and health history currentprevious injuries weight training experience and goals

Q Can I do specific exercises to lose fat in a particular spot

A Unfortunately no We can tone and strengthen a particular muscle however to lose fat in any part of the body requires an overall exercise and nutrition programme

Q Do I need to undertake an hour of exercise every day

A Not necessarily It will depend on your currentlevelofhealthandfitnessand what your goals are however 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise is generally good for maintenance For weight loss improvedfitnessorotherhealthand fitnessgoalsandimprovementsyouwill probably need to up the ante in terms of intensity or duration

021 315 119 | pulse2ihugconz wwwpulsepersonaltrainingconz

12

Why do I feel tired after eating instead of energized

Enzymes are magic molecules that catalyze biochemical reactions in every cell of the body Our body produces enzymes to break down the food we eat so that it can be absorbed and converted into energy These processes all involve enzymes Enzymes are heat sensitive and are destroyed at temperatures over 40 degrees celsius When we eat cooked food our body uses (loses) energy in order to digest food When we eat raw food our body retains and gains energy because raw foods naturally contain the enzymes needed for digestion So instead of using all its energy into digesting food the body can carry on creating energy for you to function optimally all day long

Enzymes are found naturally in all raw foods concentrated amounts are found in papaya pineapple and kiwifruit To start simply sprinkle a handful of sprouts on cooked stew or for those enthusiastic raw foodies try this recipe

ENZYMES FOR ENERGY

The HerbalDispensarWhere you belong

shopherbalrescueconz wwwTheHerbalDispensaryRaglanconz

Almond Halvah1cup raw tahinibullfrac34 cup agave nectarbullfrac34 cup raw whole bullalmonds coarsely ground in a food processorfrac34 cup raw almonds bullfinelygroundinafoodprocessor

In a mixing bowl combine the tahini agave nectar and coarsely ground almonds Mix thoroughly

Press the halvah into a glass baking dish or roll into bite size balls

Coatwithfinelygroundalmonds Cover and store in the freezer

Serve thoroughly chilled right out of the freezer

Recipe from Rawvolution by Matt Amsden

To make life easy we have an exciting array of raw foods in store

Including Little Bird - raw bull

gluten free sugar free no soy

vegan organic goodnesshellip

Superfood Salad Clustersbull

Superfood Trail Clustersbull

Vanilla and Almond Macaroonsbull

Cacao and Raspberry bull

Macaroons

Passionfruit and Macadamia bull

Macaroons

Fig and ginger Grawnolabull

Cacao and Superfoods bull

Grawnola

Macadamia and Berries bull

Grawnola

Mexican Sundried Tomato bull

crackers

Whats New

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GOT A QUESTION FOR OUR EXPERTS

We have a great group of experts in their field from Naturopaths to chefs travel wine and fitness experts

So send us your questions

vickinourishmagazineconz

13

y

At Nourish we are all about great food But we are busy people too so thought we would share with you our favourite takeaways and why

Mizzoni

Woodfired

Pizza

Little IndiaTraditionalcharcoalfiredtandoorsareoneofthesecretstothefantasticflavoureddishesfromLittleIndiaWhatstartedwhenSukhiampJoannaGillopenedtheirfirstrestaurant in Dunedin in1991 has now grown to a group of over 13 restaurants throughout New Zealand

TheauthenticflavourofthetandoorisimpossibletoreplicateandthereasonwhyLittle Indiarsquos hand- made naan bread is so addictive In fact authenticity is the reason Little India restaurants have been so successful Specialising in dishes from the North of India all Little Indiarsquos recipes were created by Sukhirsquos grandmother Premjit Kaur Gill Premjit even trained all their head chefs so you know the dishes are exactly how she would want them

AtthehelmofbothHamiltonrestaurantsisGoldieRaiGoldiehasjustfinishedamakeoveroftheHamiltonflagshiprestaurantinAlexanderStWithluxuriousboothschandeliers and pictures of the Little India family you may just want to stay instead of rushing in for takeaways

Youwillfindeveryonersquosfavouritebutterchicken(MurgMumtaz)onthemenuand I promise the kids will love it but be a little adventurous and every time you gotrysomethingnewTotastetheflavourofthetandoorIrsquodrecommendtheTandoor platter for two with a selection of appetizers like tandoor chicken beautiful marinated lamb cutlets as well as my all time favourite onion bhajis The menu also offers an amazing selection of vegetarian options

wwwlittleindiaconz

Gourmet Takeaways

Mizzoni Woodfired Pizza Twenty something year old entrepreneurs Ryan Burke amp John Moughan came home one night and declared they were going to design and build a mobile pizza oven After a trip to Melbourne to research making hand stretched dough Italian inspired pizzaandactualpizzaovensMizzoniWoodfiredPizzawasbornAyearandahalflaterandtheMizzoniboysarearegularlocalfixtureandcanbefoundroadsideaswell as at events like the Great Race round the Bridges and the upcoming revamped AampP Show

Even though their pizza oven is mobile itrsquos still food safety compliant and spotlessly clean ldquoWeather is sometimes a bit of a painrdquo smiles John ldquobut if people show up wersquore happy to cookrdquo Plus they have eftpos

A trained Chef Ryan likes nothing better than to come up with new pizza toppings using fresh ingredients although they are quick to add that they recognise their regular customers (particularly those with kids) love family favourites like the Hawaiian that consistently remain on the menu

Mizzoni have recently gone into partnership with artisan bakery Volare to commercially produce their delicious bases and package them for home use Yoursquoll findtheirpizzabasesatTheGreenGrocerVetroampVolareusingthenameTheNZPizza Base Company

RyanandJohnarefindingthemselvessobusythattheyarecurrentlybuildingasecond mobile pizza oven to enable them to take on more catering and event opportunities whilst maintaining their popular roadside presence If you have a Christmas function or party coming up Mizzoni welcome enquiries about bringing their fabulous pizza oven to your home or workplace and creating their pizzas Really itrsquos food and atmosphere rolled into one Check out their website or follow them on Facebook for their up-to-date schedule

wwwmizzoniconz

Little

India

Gourmet 4 Alexander Street Cnr Alexander amp Hood StreetsP 07 8381620

Shop 21 Rototuna Shopping Centre Rototuna P 07 8525884

Yoursquoll find Mizzoni Woodfired Pizzas parked at Swarbrick Landing (River Road) and Huntington Drive

14

Takeaways

ScoffDeborah Nudds and Dean Leary have been serving Hamiltonians for over 20 years and trust me they get it right ldquoA lot of our dishes especially the Chorizo Risotto Bacon Fettuccine and Salmon Fillet on Mash have been customer favourites since we opened Scoff in 2003 and we canrsquot take them off the menurdquo laughs Deb ldquoBut we are really loving inventing our weekly specials too as they allow us to be creative with new seasons produce as it becomes available Spring is such an exciting foodie time - asparagus spring Lamb baby veges Yumrdquo

The great thing about Scoff is the huge variety on offer from classic old school burgers served with fresh garden salad or crisp hand cut chips to traditional pastas and risottos They have a number of tasty salads side orders of vegetables and a range ofhealthyoptionsThentherersquosthehugedoublelambshanksorjuicyscotchfilletonfabulousmashedpotatoesorfreshspicyfishoncouscous

If it is a treat you need after a hard day I can recommend one of Scoffrsquos divine desserts ndash choices include their modern twist on the bread and butter pudding or classic chocolate mousse or orange and ginger cheesecake

No need to ever argue about whatrsquos for dinner The menu also caters for gluten free vegetarian and dairy free diets and they even have the kids sorted with meals for littliesScoffistake-outfoodthatextendsbeyondtheFridayNightritualoffishandchips With its huge variety its healthy and nutritious ingredients and convenience Scoff is a great solution for dinner any night of the week

Scoff has two outlets Claudelands and Flagstaff and is open 7 days from 430 pm for pick up or home delivery

wwweatscoffconz

Provincia

l

Chip Co

Scoff

Provincial chip coThe Provincial Chip Co opened on Cambridge Road Hillcrest in November last year Therehasbeenafishnchipshopherefor50yearsbutthisisnrsquotjustanyoldfishnchip shop The Provincial Chip Co owned by Sally and James Cassidy is all about providing great takeaway food from local and sustainable ingredients

ldquoJamesandIlovefoodrdquosaysSallySallyisfromtheUKandshesaysldquofishnchipsarea big deal in the UKrdquo With husband James being a trained chef the couple wanted to open a business that not only provided beautiful homemade food all cooked from scratch and free from preservatives and additives they also wanted to support local growers and producers

Hand cut chips which take the team 2-3 hours a day to prepare are made from locally grown Agria potatoes The burger buns are delivered fresh from Volare and their meat all of which is free range comes from Soggy Bottom in Ngaruwahia and Lifestyle Meats in Dinsdale

Sourcing a constant supply of local ingredients has caused some headaches but the couple believe strongly in what they are trying to do Along with sourcing local ingredients there is a big emphasis on seasonality and sustainability The burgers change often and are served with seasonal vegetables Plus all the food scraps are taken away by Soggy Bottom and fed to the pigs

ThefreshfishfromHamiltonSeafoodschangesdependingonwhathascomeinofftheboatsSustainablefishissomethingSallyispassionateaboutldquoWereallywanttointroducepeopletodifferentfishspeciesrdquosaysSallywhobelievesNewZealandersarecreaturesofhabitonlyeverorderingthesame2or3fishvarietiesTheremaybeaplentifulsupplynowsaysSallybutifweonlyfishforthesevarietiesthiswonrsquotbethe case On the weekends you will even be able to pick up some of Jamesrsquo beautiful homebakingIspiedrichchocolatebrownieandjamfilleddoughnutsthenightwevisited

694 Grey Street Hamilton

shop 2 Flagstaff Shopping Centre River Rd Hamilton

E contacteatscoffconz

Scoff Hotline 050 834 31 31

31 Cambridge Rd Hamilton

Open Tues ndash Sun 5-8ishPh 856 4582

15

Thai food is a wonderful combination of fresh ingredients married together with the perfect balance of sweet and sour salty and spicy

Stir Fried Tiger Prawns with curry powder (Koong Pad Pong Ka Ree)serves 2

15 Tiger prawnsbull2 eggsbull1Tblspneachofmincedgarliclightsoysaucefishsauceandbulloyster sauce1 tspn sugarbull1 Tblspn chilli paste with soya bean oilbullfrac14 c milkbull2 spring onions cut to 1rdquo piecesbull100g celery leaves cutbull100g onion thinly slicedbull50g red capsicum thinly slicedbull

Beattheeggsthenaddsoysaucefishsauceoystersaucecurrypowder milk and chilli paste then mix well

Heat oil in a wok and add garlic and onions stir fry until golden and then add the egg mix Stir fry for another 30 seconds before adding the prawns

When the prawns are nearly cooked add the remaining ingredients and cook for a further 30 seconds Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with coriander Serve with rice

Stir f

ried t

iger

prawn

s with

curry

powd

er

ThaiRecipes

I donrsquot think I have met a person who doesnrsquot love Thai food If you are keen to learn more about Thai food Thanya from the Thai Market on Grey St will come to you and teach you and a group of friends how quick and easy Thai food is to cook You will also discover the wonderful ingredients that create those wonderful Thaiflavourswhichofcourseareallavailable at The Thai Market

Here are a couple of great recipes from Thanya to whet your appetite

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BBQ Thai Beef Salad

(Yum Neur Yang)Serves 2

2 sirloin steaksbull3 Tblspns sugarbull2Tblspnseachoffishsauceamplimejuicebull1 Tblspn minced chilli (smaller the hotter bullThanya uses red bird eye chilli)1 clove garlic mincedbullfrac14 cup cucumberbull1 red onion thinly slicedbullfrac12 cup mint leavesbull5 cherry tomatoesbull50g celerybull1 Tblspn oilbull3 Tblspns lemon grass thinly slicedbull2 Tblspns roasted peanuts choppedbull

Combinethesugarfishsaucelimejuicegarlicand chilli in a bowl and mix well

BBQ the steak to your preference and then slice very thinly Cut tomatoes in half Peel and half the cucumber then thinly slice along with the celery Toss the steak with the sauce and add the remaining ingredients Season to taste and garnish with peanuts

BBQ

Thai beef

salad

Discover the wonderful

ingredients that create

those wonderful Thai flavours

Join our weekly email keeping you in touch with our Friday night tastings wine education classes and special wine deals

Get on the Grapevinewineprimovinoconz

Corner Victoria amp Liverpool Streets Hamiltonemail wineprimovinocnz | ph 07 8393139

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

17

This spring you may notice badges popping up on some of the cafes around town These Scout inspired merit badges are part of a very cool scheme called the Conscious Consumers Cafe Project

StartedlastyearbyWellingtonnotforprofitgroupthe42collectivethe Conscious Consumers Cafe Project encourages cafes to adopt more sustainable practices by awarding badges that publicly recognise their commitment to the environment Sanchia from Rocket Espresso Bar on Grey St told us that they had heard about Conscious Consumers in Wellington and were really excited about its arrival in the Waikato

From 8am - 7 days Dinner Wednesday - Saturday from 6pm cnr Queenwood amp Herbert Aves Chartwell

07 855 0511 Follow us on Facebook

From our hands to your table

Seasonal food from our own

gardens amp artisan producers cooked

from scratch in the Zinc kitchen

wwwzinccafeconz

Itrsquos organic free range and always fresh

Conscious Consumerrsquos nine badges help to inform cafe patrons of some of the business choices that go on behind the scenes of that particular cafe Badges are awarded for seasonal food fair-trade coffee organic milk eco-friendly cleaning products free range eggs allowing patrons to supply their own cup recycling composting and eco-friendly packaging These are all practices that the group believe make good business sense respect people and the environment and reflectcurrentconsciousconsumerpreferencesTojointheprojecta cafeacute must qualify for a minimum of four badges When you visit a conscious cafeacute take a moment to look at their badges and see which practices they have adopted it could be different at each cafeacute

more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from

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Life cycle of a coffee bean Carmo de Minas Brasil

fresh coffee beans

locally roasted

cup of excellence

specialty coffee

grinders

espresso machinery

brewing equipment

green coffee

coffee books

coffee jibber jabber

rocketcoffeeconz 07 839 6422

To find out more about this exciting project contact George or Lou Belle Barrett

Waikato Co-ordinators on 021 175 5127 or waikatoconsciousconsumersorgnz

At the same time Conscious Consumers aim to empower customers to makeconsciouspurchasingchoicesCoffeecultureisfirmlyembeddedinNew Zealand now Hayley from Zinc Cafeacute told us that they ldquogenuinely believe that more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from We are pleased that

sustainability is catching on and it is only a good thing that organisations like Conscious Consumers are recognizing the importance of what we chose to dordquo Courtenay Paul from Momento agrees saying ldquoThese days people are paying a lot more attention to our environment and sustainability amp there is a drive for businesses to have better (environmental) business practicesrdquo

Earlier this year the project won a Green Ribbon Award recognising Conscious Consumers outstanding contribution to protecting and

enhancing New Zealandrsquos environment In July they expanded their reach to Auckland In September itrsquos Hamiltonrsquos turn The group admits that this is a ldquoliving projectrdquo and that the badges andteststoawardthebadgeswillevolvetoreflectchangingconsumer preferences and expectations

As well as the colourful window badges Conscious Consumers also have a website wwwconsciousconsumersorgnz with a directory of participating cafes and suppliers to the cafeacute industryofenvironmentallyfriendlyproductsYoursquollalsofindout what each badge means what criteria needs to be met to be awarded that badge and which cafes have been awarded it

The project is in its infancy in the region but the team have big plans ldquoOur aim for the Waikatorsquo says Lou Belle one of the regions co-ordinators ldquois to expand the Conscious Consumer cafeacute and supplier network from the initial townships of Hamilton Raglan and Cambridge into the wider region to include the vibrant cafe cultures from the Coromandel Peninsula as far south as the Taupo district and to include the many rural cafe gems in betweenrdquo

19

Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

2

2

2

2

2

1 2

3

4

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8

Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

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Discover the gourmet delights in and around Katikati

Waihi

Tauranga

1 Bread NZ

Discover the authentic taste of organic sourdough bread and patisserie baked in awoodfiredoveninaruralsettingAllvisits are by appointment and a $10 per person cover charge applies

871 State Highway 2 RD1 KatikatiP 07 985 6231 M 027 348 7879 E henribreadnzcom W wwwbreadnzcom

2 Backblocks Food

Luxury handmade pateacutes dips and terrines made from pure New Zealand game meats and wild food Join us Fridays for tastings between 10am-3pm

244 Tanners Point Rd RD1 KatikatiP 021 261 4835E backblocksfoodgmailcomW wwwbackblocksconz

3 Katikati Frantoio Limited

Biogreenorganiccertifiedolivegroveour Viridis Grove olive oil is available at local Farmers Markets and in shops aroundtheBOPAppointmentsareessential to view the grove and olive processing facility

117 Lindemann Road RD1 KatikatiP 07 549 1467E heuckclearnetnz

Follow our Food trail map here

which will take you through the prolific growing area of Katikati in the Bay of Plenty and visit some of our great food

producers

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

2

2

2

2

2

1 2

3

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Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

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6 The Onion Vege Place

The Onion Vege Place is a family owned and operated vegetable store We hope youenjoythetasteofourfreshlocallygrown and in season vegetables Open 730 - 530 daily

2998 State Highway 2 RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 0232

4 Smokey Smoked Seafoods

TheexpertsinsmokedfishPopintochataboutsmokingyourfishortrysomeof ours Our shop hours are Monday to Friday8amto5pmforsmokedfishwithfreshfishonThursampFri

60d Marshall Rd Katikati P 07 549 1668E infosmokeyconzW wwwsmokeyconz

7 Kings Seeds

Kings Seeds is a 100 NZ owned and operated mail order seed company supplying New Zealand gardeners for over thirty years Open to the public every Friday 9-noon

189 Wharawhara Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 3409 E infokingsseedsconz W wwwkingsseedsconz

8 Fantail Lodge

Fantail Lodge is a country estate with a working orchard and a luxury lodge Our own restaurant lsquoChapeaursquo specialises infreshlocalproduceampawardwinningwines

117 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 1581E infofantaillodgeconzW wwwfantailodgeconzFb wwwfacebookcomfantaillodgecountryestate

12 Incredible Edibles

Wanderenjoyandsamplethefruitsfrom our 3 hectares of entirely edible plants Tours takes approximately 15hours $10 per person and booking are essential

60 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 552 0331W wwwedibleconz

11 Harbourside Macadamias

This picturesque orchard with breathtaking views produces macadamia nuts citrus avocados and kiwifruit

402 Matahui Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 522 0718E daniellxtraconzW wwwharboursidemacadamiascom

estled into the coastline Katikati is the northern gateway to the Bay of Plenty From hills to harbour it is no more than a 10 minute drive Sitting at the foothills of the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park and dipping its toes into the Tauranga harbour you will discover Katikati has an amazing array of artisan producers and wonderful food grown from the fertile land and pristine watersN

9 Perfectly Pure

PerfectlyPurepreservesjustlikeGrand-ma used to make Visit our shop which sellssoapschocolatesampothergoodiesall made by Trish Open 1030am ndash 400pmFriSatampSun

277 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 2252 E trishxtraconz

While taking the opportunity to visit the local food producers take time to see what else Katikati has to offer Katikati also known as New Zealandrsquos Mural Townstartedin1991withjustthreemuralsandnowboastsover46worksof art depicting the communities history and culture

AlsouniquetoKatikatiistheHaikuPathwayawalkabout2kmslongwhichwinds its way along the Uretara River The paths lead past boulders engraved with Haiku a short poem (usually about nature) written by poets from around the world Visit wwwkatikaticuisinecom

13 Basecamp Country Shop amp Smokery

Basecamp is a boutique salami business Come and view the hand-built smoke houses and maybe catch a glimpse of trophy stags or wild boar grazing in the paddocks along the driveway Shop hours Monday ndash Thursday 9am-4pm Friday 9am-12pm

504 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 552 0013E infobasecampsalamisconzW wwwbasecampsalamisconz

5 Kaimai Country Collection

Pop into Kaimai Country Collection and discover more than antiques We make a great range of handmade preserves using local ingredients as well as decadent fruit cakes Opening hours 7days a week 10am-5pm

19 Main Road KatikatiP 07 549 5820E kaimaicountryxtraconz

10 Mount Eliza Cheese

Artisancheesemakersmakingcloth-ripened hard cheeses You can buy our cheeses at the Tauranga Farmerrsquos Market at the Katikati Produce Market Door sales factory tours and tastings by appointment

266 Hot Springs Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 549 5669E cheesemountelizaconzW wwwmountelizaconz

21

WellingtonNew Zealandrsquos capital of food

W

22

ellington is where I caught the hospitality bug and will always have a special place in my heart I arrived in Wellington a fresh faced 18 year old from Hamilton where an espresso machinewasstillararesightandfinediningwasthebuffet

at Memory Lane Restaurant Wellington was then and still is today our capital of food

Whenever I get the chance to return there is never enough time to revisit old favourites and discover the newest hippest places that have sprung up This year my husband Andrew and I decided to head down for Wellington on a Plate In its third year Wellington on a Plate is so popular many of the events in the two week programme sold out within a matter of days

Known for my lists and aided by the team at Grow Wellington I had a jam packed few days lined up We arrived on Saturday night and were whisked off for a wonderful home cooked meal with friends now living in Newtown What a great way to start our weekend

The next morning the forecast cold snap had arrived But we have come prepared this is after all Wellington So wrapped up warmly we wandered down to the waterfront to check out the City Market Held in the Chaffers Dock building the City Market has been described as a stellar line up of local food and beverage producers under one roof

Started by Martin Bosley and Rachel Taulelei just over 2 years ago the market doesnrsquot have the strict rules many Farmers Markets have yet it still

managestoreflectthewonderfuldiversityoftheWellingtonregionRachel says ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of community through foodrdquo

RachelwhoownsYellowBrickRoadawholesalefishsupplycompanywhichprovideschefswithlonglinesustainablefishsaystheideaforthemarket came together pretty quickly Within 10-12 weeks of Rachel and Martin having the idea it was up and running Beside Rachelrsquos busy stand is Martin Bosley one of New Zealandrsquos most awarded chefs cooking up humble bacon butties

Each week the market hosts a different restaurant Rachel says they have been lucky because the venue which Martin uses for events has a commercial kitchen meaning local restaurants can have a chance to showcase what they do well Rachel also believes that the market is a great

way for local businesses that are now everyday names like Emporio coffee to stay in touch with their customers So after the low down from Rachel I am off to meet eat and discover

First up is Nikki from Creative Cooking with her array of the popular macarons But what Nikki really wants me to try are her delicate Caneleacutes These delicate

French cakes are picked to be the next big thing Next door is Rachel from the Prodigal Daughter Rachel imports a fabulous range of Italian delicacies frompastatotrufflesandiskeenformetotrysomeNexttocatchmy attention is Anthony the Head chef at Wakelin House in Greytown You may have seen their range of gourmet pies aioli and pates which are available at Farro Fresh and Nosh stores

The city market reflects the wonderful diversity of the

wellington region ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of

community through foodrdquo

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Handmade chocolates wine fresh produce crepes and amazing pastries are all available at the market but I am drawn to La Marche Francais cheeses With a shop and cafe in Thorndon this is another place I have heard lots about I am in heaven surrounded by an amazing array of imported cheeses including a huge selection of unpasteurised ones

After about two hours Andrew my husband looks seriously bored so we head back out into the elements to discover the Harbourside Market Even as an impending snow storm rolls in this market is teaming with people Huge fruit and vegetable stalls dominate with artisan producers and ready to eat food scattered around

Two minutes walk past the Harbourside Market and we are at Te Papa so we pop in to see whatrsquos on at lsquoour placersquo It is quickly apparent we are not the only ones who think Te Papa is a great option on a cold Sunday morning Andrew heads for the giant squid exhibition Hey itrsquos kind of food

Next stop is coffee at Cafe Deluxe a typical Wellington spot next to the Embassy theatre which has remained a constant for over two decades Revived we head to Moore Wilsons on Tory St Open 7 days a week Moore Wilsons is a foodiersquos heaven Originally a trade only business Moore Wilsons has been supplying Wellingtonrsquos restaurants and cafes with top quality ingredients for nearly 100 years In the last 15 years this family business opened its doors to the general public and is now one of the best food storesinthecountryHereyouwillfindamazingproducemeatandfreshfishwinescheesebreadsandmoreSincemylastvisitthefloorspacehasmore than doubled and there is even a full display kitchen

Exhausted we are thankful that in Wellington you are never far from a great restaurant or cafe We head to Fidelrsquos just 2 minutes from our hotel on Cuba St They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo and I would have to agree The food is great cafe

fare with a mix of pizza salads curries and so on all of which is generous and reasonably priced The service like almost everywhere in Wellington was spot on We leave with a big slice of homemade carrot cake for dessert

Monday we wake to snow falling and decide to snuggle in for a bit longer That is until I remember I have an appointment with Vanda

OrsquoBrien from Kirkcaldie and Stains Kirkcaldie and Stains is Wellingtonrsquos premiere department store Established in 1863 Kirks as it is known to Wellingtonians has occupied the same grand building on Lambton Quay since 1908 Vanda the food buyer for Kirks shows me around her wonderful department which has evolved over the years to offer more thanjustimportedluxurygoodslikecaviarandtrufflesalthoughyoucandefinitelystillgetthesehere

Vanda tells me that the biggest shift over the years has been the focus on New Zealand products with Wellingtonrsquos regional producers high on the list To highlight their local products there is a little sticker with the Kirks seal of approval on all products from the region Vanda says they use to stock French and Belgian chocolates now they are all New Zealand made This too is the case for their wines which other than the Champagne are all sourced from New Zealand vineyards The reason Vanda says is that New Zealand wines are as good as any in the world

They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is cuban

and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo

24

YouwillstillfindagreatrangeofimportedgoodsatKirkstheseVandasaysareiconicproductsNewZealanddoesnrsquotproduceThehugeJellyBellystandwith24flavoursisagreatexampleThere are also treats from the UK American Twinkies and more As we go further into the shop we come to the kitchenware department with every kitchen gadget pot pan and knife you can imagine Vanda explains about their regular tastings demos and themed events but to tell you the truth Irsquom no longer listening Talk about a kid in lolly shop Andrew is a little over food shops at this stage so we head to the Reserve Bank for something a little different Irsquom thinking that if we rob it can I buy one of everything at Kirkcaldies

AlthoughnotconvincedatfirstIsoondiscoverthemuseum at the Reserve Bank is in fact a fascinating place We just miss a school group and have the place to ourselves and with the help and knowledge of the friendly guide we have a thoroughly interesting time

Back to the hotel to warm up and a quick nap before our friendly local chauffer arrives to take us out to Miramar Aided by Peter Jacksons Weta workshop Miramar has suddenlybecometheldquoitrdquosuburbinWellingtonandaflurryof great restaurants and cafes have popped up

Tonight we are off to La Boca Loca which is right next door to the recently renovated Roxy cinema Great Mexican is always on my radar and I was lucky enough to meet Lucas one of the owners at the City Markets on Sunday La Bocas kitchen is led by a talented team Christopher Martinez is a chef born and bred in Mexico having moved to New Zealand to work at La Boca Adele McMahon is originally from Dunedin but has worked for some heavy weights in the industry including Luke Mangan Peter Gordon and most recently Al Brown

Prices are very reasonable with mains at $25 and tacos or enchilada type dishes being around the $11 mark At these prices we thought the dishes would be small and order a couple each Also we couldnrsquot decide This is not your old elPasoMexicanwithtomatoflavouredminceand lashings of sour cream The dishes are light andfreshwithhomemadetortillasandfillingslikechillimarinatedfishandroastporkshoulderWashed down with an authentic Mexican beer we roll out the door

Our last day arrives all too soon and we have to start thinking about heading home We have breakfast at Midnight Espresso one of Wellingtonrsquos original cafes and the birthplace of Havana coffee

We have one more important date and it has us heading back to Miramar for lunch at The Larder Here we are treated to a fabulous lunch by Jacob Brown and his team When the lunch crowd dwindles and we have finishedourmealwegetthechancetochattoJacobandI get the feeling Jacob and I would get on The Larder is a fabulous restaurantcafe anyone would be pleased to have in their neighbourhood Jacob describes the menu asproducefocussedwhichmeansitdirectlyreflectstheseasons A proponent of nose to tail eating Jacob is also keen for people to be open to different cuts of meat utilising and therefore honouring the animal

As you can imagine we leave Wellington with a longer list of places we need to return to next time we visit

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Every Sunday 830-12301 Herd St Wellington

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Every Sunday 730-100

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and dinner

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(dinners Thurs Fri amp Sat)

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Cnr of Tory and College StreetsOpen 7 days

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29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

at the Royal New Zealand Shoat the Royal New Zealand Show

love the aroma

Experience the fl avour

HOSTED BY

savour the taste

With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

facebook or visit our website wwwnourishmagazineconz

The country is coming to town this October

Royal New Zealand

Show Hosted by the

Waikato AampP Association

Friday 28th October to Sunday 30 October 2011

9am-4pm daily

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Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

28

2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

29

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

204 river road

wwwwaikatofarmersmarketsconzwwwfacebookcompagesWaikato-Farmers-Market

Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

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AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

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Stainless steel drink bottles Environmentally friendly and non-leaching

Also available with neoprene Koolers for extra coolness ndash in a variety of colours Hygienic easy to clean and keep your drink cool

Variety of sizes between 350ml and 2L Dishwasher safe and able to take ice cubes

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We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

virgin olive oil as well as a standard pack of asparagus to give away (valued at $35 and $24)

To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

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Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

36

37

31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

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WAITETE SOCIAL WINE CLUBLast Thursday of each month

6pmSpecial guest speaker

OCTOBERFESTSaturday Oct 29th

BOOK NOW$20pp

International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

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VA va voom boutiqueVa Va Voom Boutique on River road opened a few months ago This very styley shop is run by Hospice and staffed by volunteers But this is no ordinary ldquoop shoprdquo The ladies at Va Va Voom have hand-picked the best of all the clothes donated to Hospice so you donrsquot have to Let me warn you though this is not a shop you leave thinking Irsquoll come back and get that later because chances are it will be gone But this also means each week there is something new to discover Va Va Voom Boutique 546 River Rd (by the Fairfield Bridge)

This seasons flower from bespoke flowersEach season with the help from Phillipa from Bespoke Flowers we highlight a beautiful flower in bloom And what says spring more than a Daffodil

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daffodils Today the Daffodil is synonymous with the vibrant joys of spring The botanical name for the daffodil is Narcissus

In Greek mythology Narcissus was a handsome youth in the love story of Narcissus and Echo He became so enchanted with his own reflection that he drowned after admiring his reflection in a stream of water Daffodil bulbs sprung up on the bank where he died

The plant originated in south Western Europe and was first cultivated by the Romans who believed the sap from the stems could heal wounds Actually crystals of calcium oxalate in the sap which prevent animals eating the plant can irritate human skin

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Vics Picks

Oktoberfest at Waitete restaurant amp cafe

Saturday 29th October 2011

3

With authentic German food music and beer not to mention the host Oktoberfest is always a great event at Waitete Restaurant and Cafe in Waihi Make an event of it and get a group of you together With prizes for best dressed you know everyone is going to enter into the spirit of it For tickets and more information go to wwwwaiteteconz

A day in farro life

two hours before opening and the staff

are already busy

unloading boxes and boxes

of fresh bread baking

pastries as well as

making fresh sandwiches

and salads

7am

More staff arrive Fresh fish

is unpacked produce is checked

and put out displays

are created and

checked

8am

In August Farro Fresh opened at Te Awa in Hamilton Nourish spent the day seeing just what it takes the

hours staff and logistics to bring this gourmet food market to life each day

Its show-time as the first customers walk through the doors Throughout the day stock continues to arrive and needs to be unpacked shelves are restocked tastings are put out The chefs in the kitchen cook lovely homemade dishes and the staff answer a million questions whats good with Do you have I have a recipe that The customersjust keep coming

9am

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Mon-Wed 9am to 630pm

Thurs amp Fri 9am to 9pm

Sat amp Sun 9am to 6pm

951 Maahanga Drive The Base Te Awa HamiltonP 07 849 0085

As the afternoon winds down its time to start doing the orders for tomorrow

6 Oclock and the last customer leaves and the clean up begins

6pm

Cooking demonstrations

provided inspiration

and entertainment

whered all that bread go

6

Classic cheese burger

simple delicious addictive

bull Free Range Chicken Duck bull Tender NZ Beef Lamb amp Porkbull Home made Sausages Bacon Salami amp Smoked Meats bull Bulk Processing Specials bull Trusted Traditional Butchery Quality

Dinsdale Shopping Centre next to Magic Fresh

Ph 07 957 6007

Fresh free range chicken beef lamb and pork mince available in store ndash perfect for burgers

7

Classic cheese burger

500g of beef mincebull1 eggbullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbullfrac14 cup tomato saucebull1 Tblspn Worcestershire saucebullfrac12onionfinelyslicedbull1garlicclovefinelychoppedbullSalt and pepperbull

Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly before dividing into four and shaping into pattiesJustbeforefinishingthecookingofthe patties place some cheese on top and allow the heat from the pan to melt it Or alternatively put the cooked patties topped with some cheese in the oven for 1-2 minutes

Serve the cheesy covered patties on toasted buns spread with homemade aioli salad and of course a pickle

Chicken amp Cranberry Burger

500g chicken mincebullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbullfrac12 cup dried cranberriesbullfrac12onionfinelychoppedbull1garlicclovefinelychoppedbull1 eggbull1 Tblspn Tuscan seasoningbullSalt amp pepper to tastebull

Thoroughly mix all ingredients together Form into 4 even size ball and then shape into approximately 1 cm thick Heat a little oil in a pan and fry patties Once brown on one side turn down the heat to ensure the chicken cooks through before the second side gets too brown

Serve on a toasted bun lathered with homemade aioli salad and then topped with Brie and a dollop of cranberry relish makes 4

Thai Pork with cucumber relish

500g pork mincebull2springonionsfinelychoppedbull1tspnoflemongrassfinelychoppedbull1cmofpeeledrootgingerfinelychoppedbull1tspnfishsaucebull1 Tblspn sweet chilli saucebull1 eggbullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbullSalt amp pepperbull

To make the patty mix all the ingredients together divide into four and shape

For the relish1 telegraph cucumber (or 2 Lebanese bullcucumbers)frac12 a red onionbullfrac12 a red chillibull

Chopped corianderbullJuice of frac12 limebull1Tblspn rice wine vinegarbull1 tspn brown sugarbull

Make ribbons from the cucumber by using a vegetable peeler Once you get to the seeds turn the cucumber a quarter turn repeat this until all you have left is the middle part of the cucumber (which you can throw away) Finely slice the red onion and chilli and mix with the cucumber ribbons along with chopped coriander Mix together the lime juice rice wine vinegar and sugar before pouring over

Served the cucumber relish on top of the Thai Pork Burger patty For an alternative to a burger make the pork mix into meatballs and serve with the cucumber relish wrapped in a warm tortilla makes 4

Salmon Burger with caper cream cheese

250g fresh salmonbullCorianderbullFresh gingerbull2 spring onionsbullZest of frac12 a limebull1 Tblspn sweet chilli saucebullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbull2 eggbullSalt amp pepperbull

Poach the salmon by putting it in a pot and just covering it with cold water Add in a piece of fresh ginger the white parts of the spring onion and the coriander stalks Bring the water to the boil and turn off Remove the salmon and allow it to cool

Chop the coriander leaves and your remaining green parts of the spring onion add these to the cooled salmon and the remaining ingredients Divide into four and shape into patties before frying

Serve the salmon patties on a toasted bun with salad and a dollop of cream cheese with chopped capers mixed through it makes 2

Lamb with Halloumi amp Caramelised Onion Burger

4 Lamb leg steaksbullHalloumibullOlive oilbullBasil or oreganobullHummusbullRocketbullChar grilled red capsicumbullCaramelised onionbullTurkish Breadbull

Slice the halloumi and drizzle with olive oil and allow to marinade along with chopped herbs Season your lamb steaks and then grill on the BBQ or in a hot pan Cook the halloumi the same way turning only once

To assemble your burgers spread hummus onto your toasted Turkish bread add rocket and char grilled red capsicum After having allowed you lamb to rest for a few minutes put that on the rocket and top with grilled halloumi and caramelised onions

Caramelised onions2 tbs olive oilbull3 red onions slicedbull2 tbs brown sugarbull1-2 tbs balsamic vinegarbull

Heat a little oil in a pan and add the onions and a pinch of salt Cook them on a low heat for 15 minutes stirring occasionally to prevent them from sticking Make sure the onions arenrsquot actually browning Add the brown sugar and balsamic and continue to cook for another 10 minutes When done they should be sticky and caramelised

Once you have mixed all your bullingredients together take a teaspoon of the mix and cook this This is your taster to check that you have seasoned the mix well enough Itrsquos also a test to see that your burgers will hold together when cooked

When shaping your burgers take bullthe time to make them even and to ensure they are not too thick If they are too thick the outside will

burn before the middle is cooked and they will more often than not collapse under their own weight Dantersquos Fine Foods in Cambridge sell an inexpensive burger patty tool to help shape and compress you patties

When cooking your patties ensure bullthe pan (or BBQ) is hot and oiled but once your patties are brown on one side turn the heat down

BurgerRecipes

NOURISH Tips

Chicken

amp

Cranber

ry

burger

Thai Pork

Salmon

burger

Lamb with

Halloumi

Sevre on a toasted bun with your favourite sides and enjoy

enough Then in batches dip your onion rings into the batter and then into the oil You will need to turn them to ensure they cook evenly

When golden remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels Season again with some freshly ground salt and pepper

Malteasers Shake

1cup MalteasersbullLarge scoop of vanilla ice creambull1 cup milkbull

Place the Malteasers into the blender and blitz for a few seconds to crush them up Add the milk and ice cream and blend for a sweet malty treat

DEL

I bull BISTR

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BAR

NEW SPRINGMENU

62 CHURCH RD HAMILTON 07 850 9339

Aioli

5 roasted garlic cloves bull5 egg yolksbull2 Tblspns Lemon juice (or white vinegar) bull1 Tablespoon mustardSalt bullOil (canola)bull

In a kitchen whizz put all the ingredients but the oil With the motor running slowly pour in the oil If you pour it in too fast it will curdle so take your time The aioli will get thicker the more oil you put in It will keep for at least a month covered in the fridge

If you donrsquot have a whizz whisk all the ingredients except the oil in a glass or stainless steel bowl While you continue to

whisk slowly drizzle in the oil This process is helped tremendously if you have someone who can pour the oil in while you whisk

Onion Rings

2 large onionsbull1cupselfraisingflourbull1 cup beer (or soda water)bullSalt and pepperbullCanola oilbull

Heat the oil on a deep fryer or heavy based pot While that is heating up peel the onions andsliceintoringsPlacetheflourinabowlseason well and the slowly add the beer Using a whisk mix until smooth Drop a small piece of bread into your oil to check it is hot

ONION RINGS

10

by Gaye Weeden and Hayley Smorgon - $50 If you are planning to hop over the ditch this spring your visit can be made all the better by taking along this fabulous book that promises classic recipes hidden gems and flavours from the heart of Melbourne Partly a guide to fabulous places to eat drink and food shop we are furnished with directions to and descriptions of the plethora of foodie options Melbourne has to offer This book also features loads of recipes contributed by the great chefs restaurants markets and artisan food stores of this vibrant city This is a tactile comprehensive good-looking guide to one of Australiarsquos most loved cities and a must have if a trip to Melbourne is on your horizon

The Butcher the Baker and the best coffee maker by Jeanie Watson - $53

The tastes of Central Otago and a passion for cooking inspired Jeanie Watson owner of The Tin Goose Cafe to write her own recipe book I love this book for its delicious cafe inspired recipes using ingredients readily available at the local supermarket and likely to already be in your fridge or pantry

The book is packed with a generous amount of vibrant images that are bright and colourful and made me want to taste the food within It is divided into sensible sections with well thought out selections in each category Ingredients cooking terms and measurements are written in easy to understand language

The Tin Goose Cafe Cookbook

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INGREDIENTS

bull 1 finely diced onionbull 1 clove garlic crushedbull 10g crushed fresh gingerbull 20mls cooking oilbull 400g can of lentilsbull 400g peeled sliced and roasted beetrootbull 100g diced feta cheesebull Handful chopped fresh parsleybull Juice of half a lemonbull 1 tablespoon of Bestow Beauty Oil

DIRECTIONS

Sweat onion garlic and ginger in oil Add the mixture to the drained lentils Add the roasted beetroot feta and parsley

Mix the lemon juice and Bestow Beauty Oil then toss lightly through the mixture Season and serve Note can be served warm or cold

Organic produce is preferable but not essential

BEETROOT WITH LENTILS GINGER AND FETA

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You are the only judge of what you like your opinion is the one that counts when you are making purchasing decisions Check out other views keep an open mind go to wine tastings visit vineyards listen and learn It is a lot of fun I repeatedly get asked where can I get reliable interesting and most importantly useful information Where should you go for more information

Magazines The ones to watch are Wine Gourmet Traveller amp WineState are the best Two excellent annual Wine Guides are written by James Halliday with an Australian focus and Michael Cooper with his look at New Zealand You see them on wine bottles everywhere medals medals and more medals Gold Silver 5 Stars Cuisine amp WineState recommended The debate about their worth has gone on for a very

I want to learn more about wine where do you

suggest I start

long time There are prodigious wine shows In New Zealand the AirNZ and Royal Easter Wine shows are long standing locally focussed amp very worthy events The NZ International Wine Show is open to all comers and has made quite a name for itself in very short time In Australia The National Wine Show the Sydney Top 100 and the Royal Show of each of the state capitals are worth looking at With wine shows its a consistency of results that you should look for If a wine receives several Gold Medals Gold plus lots of Silvers or a bunch of Silver Medals alone it has reached a very high standard It is a sign of a consistent approval of several groups of judges in various times and places

A weight of numbers that cant be ignored wine reviews should be treated similarly and added to this mix For local results check on line wwwwineshowconz In both countries there are many shows Many are regionally focussed others have price point ceilings For example in a Wine show where a $25 retail price is the ceiling would a wine receiving a Gold Medal there receive one in a show with open entry These shows can downgrade and muddle the worth of the whole show system

Reviewers As the Internet has changed wine marketing it also made getting views out into the public arena a lot easier Lets stay local The world is too big of an oyster to cover in this article Bob Campbell MW and Michael Cooper have the pedigree Sam Kim is worth checking out as is Jeff Kelly both via the web Raymond Chan has a great palate and has just started a website he is one to watch Remember trust your own palate it is the best judge

WINE

Henry Primo Vino

Q I am female Should I be doing weights as part of my workouts

A Yes Many women still believe that they will ldquobulk uprdquo if they do strengthweights training but the majority of females donrsquot have the right body make-up to do this through a simple weights programme so donrsquot panic Thebenefitsofincludingastrengthtrainingcomponent are many and varied

Weight loss is increased through having 1 more muscle in the body The more muscle a body has the more fuelenergy we burn through an increased metabolic rateStronger muscles help with reducing the 2 likelihood of getting and will reduce the impact of osteoporosis reduce the risk of injury in everyday activities and reduce the likelihood of falls (which generally result in injury)Strength training changes the shape of 3 our body therefore improving our look andsubsequentlyourconfidenceselfesteemIt is important that an appropriate 4 weights programme is developed for

Q amp A Keeping fit and healthy with Jenny Tulloch

each individual taking into consideration medical and health history currentprevious injuries weight training experience and goals

Q Can I do specific exercises to lose fat in a particular spot

A Unfortunately no We can tone and strengthen a particular muscle however to lose fat in any part of the body requires an overall exercise and nutrition programme

Q Do I need to undertake an hour of exercise every day

A Not necessarily It will depend on your currentlevelofhealthandfitnessand what your goals are however 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise is generally good for maintenance For weight loss improvedfitnessorotherhealthand fitnessgoalsandimprovementsyouwill probably need to up the ante in terms of intensity or duration

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Why do I feel tired after eating instead of energized

Enzymes are magic molecules that catalyze biochemical reactions in every cell of the body Our body produces enzymes to break down the food we eat so that it can be absorbed and converted into energy These processes all involve enzymes Enzymes are heat sensitive and are destroyed at temperatures over 40 degrees celsius When we eat cooked food our body uses (loses) energy in order to digest food When we eat raw food our body retains and gains energy because raw foods naturally contain the enzymes needed for digestion So instead of using all its energy into digesting food the body can carry on creating energy for you to function optimally all day long

Enzymes are found naturally in all raw foods concentrated amounts are found in papaya pineapple and kiwifruit To start simply sprinkle a handful of sprouts on cooked stew or for those enthusiastic raw foodies try this recipe

ENZYMES FOR ENERGY

The HerbalDispensarWhere you belong

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Almond Halvah1cup raw tahinibullfrac34 cup agave nectarbullfrac34 cup raw whole bullalmonds coarsely ground in a food processorfrac34 cup raw almonds bullfinelygroundinafoodprocessor

In a mixing bowl combine the tahini agave nectar and coarsely ground almonds Mix thoroughly

Press the halvah into a glass baking dish or roll into bite size balls

Coatwithfinelygroundalmonds Cover and store in the freezer

Serve thoroughly chilled right out of the freezer

Recipe from Rawvolution by Matt Amsden

To make life easy we have an exciting array of raw foods in store

Including Little Bird - raw bull

gluten free sugar free no soy

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Superfood Salad Clustersbull

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Want to know why your cake didnrsquot rise

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GOT A QUESTION FOR OUR EXPERTS

We have a great group of experts in their field from Naturopaths to chefs travel wine and fitness experts

So send us your questions

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13

y

At Nourish we are all about great food But we are busy people too so thought we would share with you our favourite takeaways and why

Mizzoni

Woodfired

Pizza

Little IndiaTraditionalcharcoalfiredtandoorsareoneofthesecretstothefantasticflavoureddishesfromLittleIndiaWhatstartedwhenSukhiampJoannaGillopenedtheirfirstrestaurant in Dunedin in1991 has now grown to a group of over 13 restaurants throughout New Zealand

TheauthenticflavourofthetandoorisimpossibletoreplicateandthereasonwhyLittle Indiarsquos hand- made naan bread is so addictive In fact authenticity is the reason Little India restaurants have been so successful Specialising in dishes from the North of India all Little Indiarsquos recipes were created by Sukhirsquos grandmother Premjit Kaur Gill Premjit even trained all their head chefs so you know the dishes are exactly how she would want them

AtthehelmofbothHamiltonrestaurantsisGoldieRaiGoldiehasjustfinishedamakeoveroftheHamiltonflagshiprestaurantinAlexanderStWithluxuriousboothschandeliers and pictures of the Little India family you may just want to stay instead of rushing in for takeaways

Youwillfindeveryonersquosfavouritebutterchicken(MurgMumtaz)onthemenuand I promise the kids will love it but be a little adventurous and every time you gotrysomethingnewTotastetheflavourofthetandoorIrsquodrecommendtheTandoor platter for two with a selection of appetizers like tandoor chicken beautiful marinated lamb cutlets as well as my all time favourite onion bhajis The menu also offers an amazing selection of vegetarian options

wwwlittleindiaconz

Gourmet Takeaways

Mizzoni Woodfired Pizza Twenty something year old entrepreneurs Ryan Burke amp John Moughan came home one night and declared they were going to design and build a mobile pizza oven After a trip to Melbourne to research making hand stretched dough Italian inspired pizzaandactualpizzaovensMizzoniWoodfiredPizzawasbornAyearandahalflaterandtheMizzoniboysarearegularlocalfixtureandcanbefoundroadsideaswell as at events like the Great Race round the Bridges and the upcoming revamped AampP Show

Even though their pizza oven is mobile itrsquos still food safety compliant and spotlessly clean ldquoWeather is sometimes a bit of a painrdquo smiles John ldquobut if people show up wersquore happy to cookrdquo Plus they have eftpos

A trained Chef Ryan likes nothing better than to come up with new pizza toppings using fresh ingredients although they are quick to add that they recognise their regular customers (particularly those with kids) love family favourites like the Hawaiian that consistently remain on the menu

Mizzoni have recently gone into partnership with artisan bakery Volare to commercially produce their delicious bases and package them for home use Yoursquoll findtheirpizzabasesatTheGreenGrocerVetroampVolareusingthenameTheNZPizza Base Company

RyanandJohnarefindingthemselvessobusythattheyarecurrentlybuildingasecond mobile pizza oven to enable them to take on more catering and event opportunities whilst maintaining their popular roadside presence If you have a Christmas function or party coming up Mizzoni welcome enquiries about bringing their fabulous pizza oven to your home or workplace and creating their pizzas Really itrsquos food and atmosphere rolled into one Check out their website or follow them on Facebook for their up-to-date schedule

wwwmizzoniconz

Little

India

Gourmet 4 Alexander Street Cnr Alexander amp Hood StreetsP 07 8381620

Shop 21 Rototuna Shopping Centre Rototuna P 07 8525884

Yoursquoll find Mizzoni Woodfired Pizzas parked at Swarbrick Landing (River Road) and Huntington Drive

14

Takeaways

ScoffDeborah Nudds and Dean Leary have been serving Hamiltonians for over 20 years and trust me they get it right ldquoA lot of our dishes especially the Chorizo Risotto Bacon Fettuccine and Salmon Fillet on Mash have been customer favourites since we opened Scoff in 2003 and we canrsquot take them off the menurdquo laughs Deb ldquoBut we are really loving inventing our weekly specials too as they allow us to be creative with new seasons produce as it becomes available Spring is such an exciting foodie time - asparagus spring Lamb baby veges Yumrdquo

The great thing about Scoff is the huge variety on offer from classic old school burgers served with fresh garden salad or crisp hand cut chips to traditional pastas and risottos They have a number of tasty salads side orders of vegetables and a range ofhealthyoptionsThentherersquosthehugedoublelambshanksorjuicyscotchfilletonfabulousmashedpotatoesorfreshspicyfishoncouscous

If it is a treat you need after a hard day I can recommend one of Scoffrsquos divine desserts ndash choices include their modern twist on the bread and butter pudding or classic chocolate mousse or orange and ginger cheesecake

No need to ever argue about whatrsquos for dinner The menu also caters for gluten free vegetarian and dairy free diets and they even have the kids sorted with meals for littliesScoffistake-outfoodthatextendsbeyondtheFridayNightritualoffishandchips With its huge variety its healthy and nutritious ingredients and convenience Scoff is a great solution for dinner any night of the week

Scoff has two outlets Claudelands and Flagstaff and is open 7 days from 430 pm for pick up or home delivery

wwweatscoffconz

Provincia

l

Chip Co

Scoff

Provincial chip coThe Provincial Chip Co opened on Cambridge Road Hillcrest in November last year Therehasbeenafishnchipshopherefor50yearsbutthisisnrsquotjustanyoldfishnchip shop The Provincial Chip Co owned by Sally and James Cassidy is all about providing great takeaway food from local and sustainable ingredients

ldquoJamesandIlovefoodrdquosaysSallySallyisfromtheUKandshesaysldquofishnchipsarea big deal in the UKrdquo With husband James being a trained chef the couple wanted to open a business that not only provided beautiful homemade food all cooked from scratch and free from preservatives and additives they also wanted to support local growers and producers

Hand cut chips which take the team 2-3 hours a day to prepare are made from locally grown Agria potatoes The burger buns are delivered fresh from Volare and their meat all of which is free range comes from Soggy Bottom in Ngaruwahia and Lifestyle Meats in Dinsdale

Sourcing a constant supply of local ingredients has caused some headaches but the couple believe strongly in what they are trying to do Along with sourcing local ingredients there is a big emphasis on seasonality and sustainability The burgers change often and are served with seasonal vegetables Plus all the food scraps are taken away by Soggy Bottom and fed to the pigs

ThefreshfishfromHamiltonSeafoodschangesdependingonwhathascomeinofftheboatsSustainablefishissomethingSallyispassionateaboutldquoWereallywanttointroducepeopletodifferentfishspeciesrdquosaysSallywhobelievesNewZealandersarecreaturesofhabitonlyeverorderingthesame2or3fishvarietiesTheremaybeaplentifulsupplynowsaysSallybutifweonlyfishforthesevarietiesthiswonrsquotbethe case On the weekends you will even be able to pick up some of Jamesrsquo beautiful homebakingIspiedrichchocolatebrownieandjamfilleddoughnutsthenightwevisited

694 Grey Street Hamilton

shop 2 Flagstaff Shopping Centre River Rd Hamilton

E contacteatscoffconz

Scoff Hotline 050 834 31 31

31 Cambridge Rd Hamilton

Open Tues ndash Sun 5-8ishPh 856 4582

15

Thai food is a wonderful combination of fresh ingredients married together with the perfect balance of sweet and sour salty and spicy

Stir Fried Tiger Prawns with curry powder (Koong Pad Pong Ka Ree)serves 2

15 Tiger prawnsbull2 eggsbull1Tblspneachofmincedgarliclightsoysaucefishsauceandbulloyster sauce1 tspn sugarbull1 Tblspn chilli paste with soya bean oilbullfrac14 c milkbull2 spring onions cut to 1rdquo piecesbull100g celery leaves cutbull100g onion thinly slicedbull50g red capsicum thinly slicedbull

Beattheeggsthenaddsoysaucefishsauceoystersaucecurrypowder milk and chilli paste then mix well

Heat oil in a wok and add garlic and onions stir fry until golden and then add the egg mix Stir fry for another 30 seconds before adding the prawns

When the prawns are nearly cooked add the remaining ingredients and cook for a further 30 seconds Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with coriander Serve with rice

Stir f

ried t

iger

prawn

s with

curry

powd

er

ThaiRecipes

I donrsquot think I have met a person who doesnrsquot love Thai food If you are keen to learn more about Thai food Thanya from the Thai Market on Grey St will come to you and teach you and a group of friends how quick and easy Thai food is to cook You will also discover the wonderful ingredients that create those wonderful Thaiflavourswhichofcourseareallavailable at The Thai Market

Here are a couple of great recipes from Thanya to whet your appetite

16

BBQ Thai Beef Salad

(Yum Neur Yang)Serves 2

2 sirloin steaksbull3 Tblspns sugarbull2Tblspnseachoffishsauceamplimejuicebull1 Tblspn minced chilli (smaller the hotter bullThanya uses red bird eye chilli)1 clove garlic mincedbullfrac14 cup cucumberbull1 red onion thinly slicedbullfrac12 cup mint leavesbull5 cherry tomatoesbull50g celerybull1 Tblspn oilbull3 Tblspns lemon grass thinly slicedbull2 Tblspns roasted peanuts choppedbull

Combinethesugarfishsaucelimejuicegarlicand chilli in a bowl and mix well

BBQ the steak to your preference and then slice very thinly Cut tomatoes in half Peel and half the cucumber then thinly slice along with the celery Toss the steak with the sauce and add the remaining ingredients Season to taste and garnish with peanuts

BBQ

Thai beef

salad

Discover the wonderful

ingredients that create

those wonderful Thai flavours

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DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

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The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

17

This spring you may notice badges popping up on some of the cafes around town These Scout inspired merit badges are part of a very cool scheme called the Conscious Consumers Cafe Project

StartedlastyearbyWellingtonnotforprofitgroupthe42collectivethe Conscious Consumers Cafe Project encourages cafes to adopt more sustainable practices by awarding badges that publicly recognise their commitment to the environment Sanchia from Rocket Espresso Bar on Grey St told us that they had heard about Conscious Consumers in Wellington and were really excited about its arrival in the Waikato

From 8am - 7 days Dinner Wednesday - Saturday from 6pm cnr Queenwood amp Herbert Aves Chartwell

07 855 0511 Follow us on Facebook

From our hands to your table

Seasonal food from our own

gardens amp artisan producers cooked

from scratch in the Zinc kitchen

wwwzinccafeconz

Itrsquos organic free range and always fresh

Conscious Consumerrsquos nine badges help to inform cafe patrons of some of the business choices that go on behind the scenes of that particular cafe Badges are awarded for seasonal food fair-trade coffee organic milk eco-friendly cleaning products free range eggs allowing patrons to supply their own cup recycling composting and eco-friendly packaging These are all practices that the group believe make good business sense respect people and the environment and reflectcurrentconsciousconsumerpreferencesTojointheprojecta cafeacute must qualify for a minimum of four badges When you visit a conscious cafeacute take a moment to look at their badges and see which practices they have adopted it could be different at each cafeacute

more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from

18

Life cycle of a coffee bean Carmo de Minas Brasil

fresh coffee beans

locally roasted

cup of excellence

specialty coffee

grinders

espresso machinery

brewing equipment

green coffee

coffee books

coffee jibber jabber

rocketcoffeeconz 07 839 6422

To find out more about this exciting project contact George or Lou Belle Barrett

Waikato Co-ordinators on 021 175 5127 or waikatoconsciousconsumersorgnz

At the same time Conscious Consumers aim to empower customers to makeconsciouspurchasingchoicesCoffeecultureisfirmlyembeddedinNew Zealand now Hayley from Zinc Cafeacute told us that they ldquogenuinely believe that more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from We are pleased that

sustainability is catching on and it is only a good thing that organisations like Conscious Consumers are recognizing the importance of what we chose to dordquo Courtenay Paul from Momento agrees saying ldquoThese days people are paying a lot more attention to our environment and sustainability amp there is a drive for businesses to have better (environmental) business practicesrdquo

Earlier this year the project won a Green Ribbon Award recognising Conscious Consumers outstanding contribution to protecting and

enhancing New Zealandrsquos environment In July they expanded their reach to Auckland In September itrsquos Hamiltonrsquos turn The group admits that this is a ldquoliving projectrdquo and that the badges andteststoawardthebadgeswillevolvetoreflectchangingconsumer preferences and expectations

As well as the colourful window badges Conscious Consumers also have a website wwwconsciousconsumersorgnz with a directory of participating cafes and suppliers to the cafeacute industryofenvironmentallyfriendlyproductsYoursquollalsofindout what each badge means what criteria needs to be met to be awarded that badge and which cafes have been awarded it

The project is in its infancy in the region but the team have big plans ldquoOur aim for the Waikatorsquo says Lou Belle one of the regions co-ordinators ldquois to expand the Conscious Consumer cafeacute and supplier network from the initial townships of Hamilton Raglan and Cambridge into the wider region to include the vibrant cafe cultures from the Coromandel Peninsula as far south as the Taupo district and to include the many rural cafe gems in betweenrdquo

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

2

2

2

2

2

1 2

3

4

56

7

8

Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

12

13

9

Discover the gourmet delights in and around Katikati

Waihi

Tauranga

1 Bread NZ

Discover the authentic taste of organic sourdough bread and patisserie baked in awoodfiredoveninaruralsettingAllvisits are by appointment and a $10 per person cover charge applies

871 State Highway 2 RD1 KatikatiP 07 985 6231 M 027 348 7879 E henribreadnzcom W wwwbreadnzcom

2 Backblocks Food

Luxury handmade pateacutes dips and terrines made from pure New Zealand game meats and wild food Join us Fridays for tastings between 10am-3pm

244 Tanners Point Rd RD1 KatikatiP 021 261 4835E backblocksfoodgmailcomW wwwbackblocksconz

3 Katikati Frantoio Limited

Biogreenorganiccertifiedolivegroveour Viridis Grove olive oil is available at local Farmers Markets and in shops aroundtheBOPAppointmentsareessential to view the grove and olive processing facility

117 Lindemann Road RD1 KatikatiP 07 549 1467E heuckclearnetnz

Follow our Food trail map here

which will take you through the prolific growing area of Katikati in the Bay of Plenty and visit some of our great food

producers

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

2

2

2

2

2

1 2

3

4

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8

Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

12

13

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6 The Onion Vege Place

The Onion Vege Place is a family owned and operated vegetable store We hope youenjoythetasteofourfreshlocallygrown and in season vegetables Open 730 - 530 daily

2998 State Highway 2 RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 0232

4 Smokey Smoked Seafoods

TheexpertsinsmokedfishPopintochataboutsmokingyourfishortrysomeof ours Our shop hours are Monday to Friday8amto5pmforsmokedfishwithfreshfishonThursampFri

60d Marshall Rd Katikati P 07 549 1668E infosmokeyconzW wwwsmokeyconz

7 Kings Seeds

Kings Seeds is a 100 NZ owned and operated mail order seed company supplying New Zealand gardeners for over thirty years Open to the public every Friday 9-noon

189 Wharawhara Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 3409 E infokingsseedsconz W wwwkingsseedsconz

8 Fantail Lodge

Fantail Lodge is a country estate with a working orchard and a luxury lodge Our own restaurant lsquoChapeaursquo specialises infreshlocalproduceampawardwinningwines

117 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 1581E infofantaillodgeconzW wwwfantailodgeconzFb wwwfacebookcomfantaillodgecountryestate

12 Incredible Edibles

Wanderenjoyandsamplethefruitsfrom our 3 hectares of entirely edible plants Tours takes approximately 15hours $10 per person and booking are essential

60 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 552 0331W wwwedibleconz

11 Harbourside Macadamias

This picturesque orchard with breathtaking views produces macadamia nuts citrus avocados and kiwifruit

402 Matahui Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 522 0718E daniellxtraconzW wwwharboursidemacadamiascom

estled into the coastline Katikati is the northern gateway to the Bay of Plenty From hills to harbour it is no more than a 10 minute drive Sitting at the foothills of the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park and dipping its toes into the Tauranga harbour you will discover Katikati has an amazing array of artisan producers and wonderful food grown from the fertile land and pristine watersN

9 Perfectly Pure

PerfectlyPurepreservesjustlikeGrand-ma used to make Visit our shop which sellssoapschocolatesampothergoodiesall made by Trish Open 1030am ndash 400pmFriSatampSun

277 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 2252 E trishxtraconz

While taking the opportunity to visit the local food producers take time to see what else Katikati has to offer Katikati also known as New Zealandrsquos Mural Townstartedin1991withjustthreemuralsandnowboastsover46worksof art depicting the communities history and culture

AlsouniquetoKatikatiistheHaikuPathwayawalkabout2kmslongwhichwinds its way along the Uretara River The paths lead past boulders engraved with Haiku a short poem (usually about nature) written by poets from around the world Visit wwwkatikaticuisinecom

13 Basecamp Country Shop amp Smokery

Basecamp is a boutique salami business Come and view the hand-built smoke houses and maybe catch a glimpse of trophy stags or wild boar grazing in the paddocks along the driveway Shop hours Monday ndash Thursday 9am-4pm Friday 9am-12pm

504 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 552 0013E infobasecampsalamisconzW wwwbasecampsalamisconz

5 Kaimai Country Collection

Pop into Kaimai Country Collection and discover more than antiques We make a great range of handmade preserves using local ingredients as well as decadent fruit cakes Opening hours 7days a week 10am-5pm

19 Main Road KatikatiP 07 549 5820E kaimaicountryxtraconz

10 Mount Eliza Cheese

Artisancheesemakersmakingcloth-ripened hard cheeses You can buy our cheeses at the Tauranga Farmerrsquos Market at the Katikati Produce Market Door sales factory tours and tastings by appointment

266 Hot Springs Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 549 5669E cheesemountelizaconzW wwwmountelizaconz

21

WellingtonNew Zealandrsquos capital of food

W

22

ellington is where I caught the hospitality bug and will always have a special place in my heart I arrived in Wellington a fresh faced 18 year old from Hamilton where an espresso machinewasstillararesightandfinediningwasthebuffet

at Memory Lane Restaurant Wellington was then and still is today our capital of food

Whenever I get the chance to return there is never enough time to revisit old favourites and discover the newest hippest places that have sprung up This year my husband Andrew and I decided to head down for Wellington on a Plate In its third year Wellington on a Plate is so popular many of the events in the two week programme sold out within a matter of days

Known for my lists and aided by the team at Grow Wellington I had a jam packed few days lined up We arrived on Saturday night and were whisked off for a wonderful home cooked meal with friends now living in Newtown What a great way to start our weekend

The next morning the forecast cold snap had arrived But we have come prepared this is after all Wellington So wrapped up warmly we wandered down to the waterfront to check out the City Market Held in the Chaffers Dock building the City Market has been described as a stellar line up of local food and beverage producers under one roof

Started by Martin Bosley and Rachel Taulelei just over 2 years ago the market doesnrsquot have the strict rules many Farmers Markets have yet it still

managestoreflectthewonderfuldiversityoftheWellingtonregionRachel says ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of community through foodrdquo

RachelwhoownsYellowBrickRoadawholesalefishsupplycompanywhichprovideschefswithlonglinesustainablefishsaystheideaforthemarket came together pretty quickly Within 10-12 weeks of Rachel and Martin having the idea it was up and running Beside Rachelrsquos busy stand is Martin Bosley one of New Zealandrsquos most awarded chefs cooking up humble bacon butties

Each week the market hosts a different restaurant Rachel says they have been lucky because the venue which Martin uses for events has a commercial kitchen meaning local restaurants can have a chance to showcase what they do well Rachel also believes that the market is a great

way for local businesses that are now everyday names like Emporio coffee to stay in touch with their customers So after the low down from Rachel I am off to meet eat and discover

First up is Nikki from Creative Cooking with her array of the popular macarons But what Nikki really wants me to try are her delicate Caneleacutes These delicate

French cakes are picked to be the next big thing Next door is Rachel from the Prodigal Daughter Rachel imports a fabulous range of Italian delicacies frompastatotrufflesandiskeenformetotrysomeNexttocatchmy attention is Anthony the Head chef at Wakelin House in Greytown You may have seen their range of gourmet pies aioli and pates which are available at Farro Fresh and Nosh stores

The city market reflects the wonderful diversity of the

wellington region ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of

community through foodrdquo

23

Handmade chocolates wine fresh produce crepes and amazing pastries are all available at the market but I am drawn to La Marche Francais cheeses With a shop and cafe in Thorndon this is another place I have heard lots about I am in heaven surrounded by an amazing array of imported cheeses including a huge selection of unpasteurised ones

After about two hours Andrew my husband looks seriously bored so we head back out into the elements to discover the Harbourside Market Even as an impending snow storm rolls in this market is teaming with people Huge fruit and vegetable stalls dominate with artisan producers and ready to eat food scattered around

Two minutes walk past the Harbourside Market and we are at Te Papa so we pop in to see whatrsquos on at lsquoour placersquo It is quickly apparent we are not the only ones who think Te Papa is a great option on a cold Sunday morning Andrew heads for the giant squid exhibition Hey itrsquos kind of food

Next stop is coffee at Cafe Deluxe a typical Wellington spot next to the Embassy theatre which has remained a constant for over two decades Revived we head to Moore Wilsons on Tory St Open 7 days a week Moore Wilsons is a foodiersquos heaven Originally a trade only business Moore Wilsons has been supplying Wellingtonrsquos restaurants and cafes with top quality ingredients for nearly 100 years In the last 15 years this family business opened its doors to the general public and is now one of the best food storesinthecountryHereyouwillfindamazingproducemeatandfreshfishwinescheesebreadsandmoreSincemylastvisitthefloorspacehasmore than doubled and there is even a full display kitchen

Exhausted we are thankful that in Wellington you are never far from a great restaurant or cafe We head to Fidelrsquos just 2 minutes from our hotel on Cuba St They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo and I would have to agree The food is great cafe

fare with a mix of pizza salads curries and so on all of which is generous and reasonably priced The service like almost everywhere in Wellington was spot on We leave with a big slice of homemade carrot cake for dessert

Monday we wake to snow falling and decide to snuggle in for a bit longer That is until I remember I have an appointment with Vanda

OrsquoBrien from Kirkcaldie and Stains Kirkcaldie and Stains is Wellingtonrsquos premiere department store Established in 1863 Kirks as it is known to Wellingtonians has occupied the same grand building on Lambton Quay since 1908 Vanda the food buyer for Kirks shows me around her wonderful department which has evolved over the years to offer more thanjustimportedluxurygoodslikecaviarandtrufflesalthoughyoucandefinitelystillgetthesehere

Vanda tells me that the biggest shift over the years has been the focus on New Zealand products with Wellingtonrsquos regional producers high on the list To highlight their local products there is a little sticker with the Kirks seal of approval on all products from the region Vanda says they use to stock French and Belgian chocolates now they are all New Zealand made This too is the case for their wines which other than the Champagne are all sourced from New Zealand vineyards The reason Vanda says is that New Zealand wines are as good as any in the world

They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is cuban

and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo

24

YouwillstillfindagreatrangeofimportedgoodsatKirkstheseVandasaysareiconicproductsNewZealanddoesnrsquotproduceThehugeJellyBellystandwith24flavoursisagreatexampleThere are also treats from the UK American Twinkies and more As we go further into the shop we come to the kitchenware department with every kitchen gadget pot pan and knife you can imagine Vanda explains about their regular tastings demos and themed events but to tell you the truth Irsquom no longer listening Talk about a kid in lolly shop Andrew is a little over food shops at this stage so we head to the Reserve Bank for something a little different Irsquom thinking that if we rob it can I buy one of everything at Kirkcaldies

AlthoughnotconvincedatfirstIsoondiscoverthemuseum at the Reserve Bank is in fact a fascinating place We just miss a school group and have the place to ourselves and with the help and knowledge of the friendly guide we have a thoroughly interesting time

Back to the hotel to warm up and a quick nap before our friendly local chauffer arrives to take us out to Miramar Aided by Peter Jacksons Weta workshop Miramar has suddenlybecometheldquoitrdquosuburbinWellingtonandaflurryof great restaurants and cafes have popped up

Tonight we are off to La Boca Loca which is right next door to the recently renovated Roxy cinema Great Mexican is always on my radar and I was lucky enough to meet Lucas one of the owners at the City Markets on Sunday La Bocas kitchen is led by a talented team Christopher Martinez is a chef born and bred in Mexico having moved to New Zealand to work at La Boca Adele McMahon is originally from Dunedin but has worked for some heavy weights in the industry including Luke Mangan Peter Gordon and most recently Al Brown

Prices are very reasonable with mains at $25 and tacos or enchilada type dishes being around the $11 mark At these prices we thought the dishes would be small and order a couple each Also we couldnrsquot decide This is not your old elPasoMexicanwithtomatoflavouredminceand lashings of sour cream The dishes are light andfreshwithhomemadetortillasandfillingslikechillimarinatedfishandroastporkshoulderWashed down with an authentic Mexican beer we roll out the door

Our last day arrives all too soon and we have to start thinking about heading home We have breakfast at Midnight Espresso one of Wellingtonrsquos original cafes and the birthplace of Havana coffee

We have one more important date and it has us heading back to Miramar for lunch at The Larder Here we are treated to a fabulous lunch by Jacob Brown and his team When the lunch crowd dwindles and we have finishedourmealwegetthechancetochattoJacobandI get the feeling Jacob and I would get on The Larder is a fabulous restaurantcafe anyone would be pleased to have in their neighbourhood Jacob describes the menu asproducefocussedwhichmeansitdirectlyreflectstheseasons A proponent of nose to tail eating Jacob is also keen for people to be open to different cuts of meat utilising and therefore honouring the animal

As you can imagine we leave Wellington with a longer list of places we need to return to next time we visit

wwwcitymarketconz

Every Sunday 830-12301 Herd St Wellington

wwwharboursidemarketconz

Every Sunday 730-100

wwwfidelscafecom

234 Cuba St Wellington

wwwlabocalocaconz

19 Park Rd Miramar WellingtonOpen 7 days - breakfast lunch

and dinner

wwwthelarderconz

cnr Darlington amp Camperdown Rds Miramar WellingtonOpen Tues- Sunday

(dinners Thurs Fri amp Sat)

wwwmoorewilsonconz

Cnr of Tory and College StreetsOpen 7 days

wwwwaikatoaandpconz

29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

at the Royal New Zealand Shoat the Royal New Zealand Show

love the aroma

Experience the fl avour

HOSTED BY

savour the taste

With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

facebook or visit our website wwwnourishmagazineconz

The country is coming to town this October

Royal New Zealand

Show Hosted by the

Waikato AampP Association

Friday 28th October to Sunday 30 October 2011

9am-4pm daily

25

Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

28

2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

29

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

204 river road

wwwwaikatofarmersmarketsconzwwwfacebookcompagesWaikato-Farmers-Market

Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

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AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

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We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

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To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

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Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

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MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

36

37

31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

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6pmSpecial guest speaker

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International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

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Phone 07 856 2019

We grow grapes following organic guidelines without herbicides fungicides and insecticides resulting in a healthy and vibrant soil We make our wines

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Available at all good food storesBakery Shop Hours Monday - Friday 730am - 3pm Saturday 730am - 12pm

236 Kahikatea Drive Hamilton(07) 847 1206

Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

wwwvolarebreadcom

A day in farro life

two hours before opening and the staff

are already busy

unloading boxes and boxes

of fresh bread baking

pastries as well as

making fresh sandwiches

and salads

7am

More staff arrive Fresh fish

is unpacked produce is checked

and put out displays

are created and

checked

8am

In August Farro Fresh opened at Te Awa in Hamilton Nourish spent the day seeing just what it takes the

hours staff and logistics to bring this gourmet food market to life each day

Its show-time as the first customers walk through the doors Throughout the day stock continues to arrive and needs to be unpacked shelves are restocked tastings are put out The chefs in the kitchen cook lovely homemade dishes and the staff answer a million questions whats good with Do you have I have a recipe that The customersjust keep coming

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As the afternoon winds down its time to start doing the orders for tomorrow

6 Oclock and the last customer leaves and the clean up begins

6pm

Cooking demonstrations

provided inspiration

and entertainment

whered all that bread go

6

Classic cheese burger

simple delicious addictive

bull Free Range Chicken Duck bull Tender NZ Beef Lamb amp Porkbull Home made Sausages Bacon Salami amp Smoked Meats bull Bulk Processing Specials bull Trusted Traditional Butchery Quality

Dinsdale Shopping Centre next to Magic Fresh

Ph 07 957 6007

Fresh free range chicken beef lamb and pork mince available in store ndash perfect for burgers

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Classic cheese burger

500g of beef mincebull1 eggbullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbullfrac14 cup tomato saucebull1 Tblspn Worcestershire saucebullfrac12onionfinelyslicedbull1garlicclovefinelychoppedbullSalt and pepperbull

Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly before dividing into four and shaping into pattiesJustbeforefinishingthecookingofthe patties place some cheese on top and allow the heat from the pan to melt it Or alternatively put the cooked patties topped with some cheese in the oven for 1-2 minutes

Serve the cheesy covered patties on toasted buns spread with homemade aioli salad and of course a pickle

Chicken amp Cranberry Burger

500g chicken mincebullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbullfrac12 cup dried cranberriesbullfrac12onionfinelychoppedbull1garlicclovefinelychoppedbull1 eggbull1 Tblspn Tuscan seasoningbullSalt amp pepper to tastebull

Thoroughly mix all ingredients together Form into 4 even size ball and then shape into approximately 1 cm thick Heat a little oil in a pan and fry patties Once brown on one side turn down the heat to ensure the chicken cooks through before the second side gets too brown

Serve on a toasted bun lathered with homemade aioli salad and then topped with Brie and a dollop of cranberry relish makes 4

Thai Pork with cucumber relish

500g pork mincebull2springonionsfinelychoppedbull1tspnoflemongrassfinelychoppedbull1cmofpeeledrootgingerfinelychoppedbull1tspnfishsaucebull1 Tblspn sweet chilli saucebull1 eggbullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbullSalt amp pepperbull

To make the patty mix all the ingredients together divide into four and shape

For the relish1 telegraph cucumber (or 2 Lebanese bullcucumbers)frac12 a red onionbullfrac12 a red chillibull

Chopped corianderbullJuice of frac12 limebull1Tblspn rice wine vinegarbull1 tspn brown sugarbull

Make ribbons from the cucumber by using a vegetable peeler Once you get to the seeds turn the cucumber a quarter turn repeat this until all you have left is the middle part of the cucumber (which you can throw away) Finely slice the red onion and chilli and mix with the cucumber ribbons along with chopped coriander Mix together the lime juice rice wine vinegar and sugar before pouring over

Served the cucumber relish on top of the Thai Pork Burger patty For an alternative to a burger make the pork mix into meatballs and serve with the cucumber relish wrapped in a warm tortilla makes 4

Salmon Burger with caper cream cheese

250g fresh salmonbullCorianderbullFresh gingerbull2 spring onionsbullZest of frac12 a limebull1 Tblspn sweet chilli saucebullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbull2 eggbullSalt amp pepperbull

Poach the salmon by putting it in a pot and just covering it with cold water Add in a piece of fresh ginger the white parts of the spring onion and the coriander stalks Bring the water to the boil and turn off Remove the salmon and allow it to cool

Chop the coriander leaves and your remaining green parts of the spring onion add these to the cooled salmon and the remaining ingredients Divide into four and shape into patties before frying

Serve the salmon patties on a toasted bun with salad and a dollop of cream cheese with chopped capers mixed through it makes 2

Lamb with Halloumi amp Caramelised Onion Burger

4 Lamb leg steaksbullHalloumibullOlive oilbullBasil or oreganobullHummusbullRocketbullChar grilled red capsicumbullCaramelised onionbullTurkish Breadbull

Slice the halloumi and drizzle with olive oil and allow to marinade along with chopped herbs Season your lamb steaks and then grill on the BBQ or in a hot pan Cook the halloumi the same way turning only once

To assemble your burgers spread hummus onto your toasted Turkish bread add rocket and char grilled red capsicum After having allowed you lamb to rest for a few minutes put that on the rocket and top with grilled halloumi and caramelised onions

Caramelised onions2 tbs olive oilbull3 red onions slicedbull2 tbs brown sugarbull1-2 tbs balsamic vinegarbull

Heat a little oil in a pan and add the onions and a pinch of salt Cook them on a low heat for 15 minutes stirring occasionally to prevent them from sticking Make sure the onions arenrsquot actually browning Add the brown sugar and balsamic and continue to cook for another 10 minutes When done they should be sticky and caramelised

Once you have mixed all your bullingredients together take a teaspoon of the mix and cook this This is your taster to check that you have seasoned the mix well enough Itrsquos also a test to see that your burgers will hold together when cooked

When shaping your burgers take bullthe time to make them even and to ensure they are not too thick If they are too thick the outside will

burn before the middle is cooked and they will more often than not collapse under their own weight Dantersquos Fine Foods in Cambridge sell an inexpensive burger patty tool to help shape and compress you patties

When cooking your patties ensure bullthe pan (or BBQ) is hot and oiled but once your patties are brown on one side turn the heat down

BurgerRecipes

NOURISH Tips

Chicken

amp

Cranber

ry

burger

Thai Pork

Salmon

burger

Lamb with

Halloumi

Sevre on a toasted bun with your favourite sides and enjoy

enough Then in batches dip your onion rings into the batter and then into the oil You will need to turn them to ensure they cook evenly

When golden remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels Season again with some freshly ground salt and pepper

Malteasers Shake

1cup MalteasersbullLarge scoop of vanilla ice creambull1 cup milkbull

Place the Malteasers into the blender and blitz for a few seconds to crush them up Add the milk and ice cream and blend for a sweet malty treat

DEL

I bull BISTR

O bull

BAR

NEW SPRINGMENU

62 CHURCH RD HAMILTON 07 850 9339

Aioli

5 roasted garlic cloves bull5 egg yolksbull2 Tblspns Lemon juice (or white vinegar) bull1 Tablespoon mustardSalt bullOil (canola)bull

In a kitchen whizz put all the ingredients but the oil With the motor running slowly pour in the oil If you pour it in too fast it will curdle so take your time The aioli will get thicker the more oil you put in It will keep for at least a month covered in the fridge

If you donrsquot have a whizz whisk all the ingredients except the oil in a glass or stainless steel bowl While you continue to

whisk slowly drizzle in the oil This process is helped tremendously if you have someone who can pour the oil in while you whisk

Onion Rings

2 large onionsbull1cupselfraisingflourbull1 cup beer (or soda water)bullSalt and pepperbullCanola oilbull

Heat the oil on a deep fryer or heavy based pot While that is heating up peel the onions andsliceintoringsPlacetheflourinabowlseason well and the slowly add the beer Using a whisk mix until smooth Drop a small piece of bread into your oil to check it is hot

ONION RINGS

10

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The tastes of Central Otago and a passion for cooking inspired Jeanie Watson owner of The Tin Goose Cafe to write her own recipe book I love this book for its delicious cafe inspired recipes using ingredients readily available at the local supermarket and likely to already be in your fridge or pantry

The book is packed with a generous amount of vibrant images that are bright and colourful and made me want to taste the food within It is divided into sensible sections with well thought out selections in each category Ingredients cooking terms and measurements are written in easy to understand language

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bull 1 finely diced onionbull 1 clove garlic crushedbull 10g crushed fresh gingerbull 20mls cooking oilbull 400g can of lentilsbull 400g peeled sliced and roasted beetrootbull 100g diced feta cheesebull Handful chopped fresh parsleybull Juice of half a lemonbull 1 tablespoon of Bestow Beauty Oil

DIRECTIONS

Sweat onion garlic and ginger in oil Add the mixture to the drained lentils Add the roasted beetroot feta and parsley

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Organic produce is preferable but not essential

BEETROOT WITH LENTILS GINGER AND FETA

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11

You are the only judge of what you like your opinion is the one that counts when you are making purchasing decisions Check out other views keep an open mind go to wine tastings visit vineyards listen and learn It is a lot of fun I repeatedly get asked where can I get reliable interesting and most importantly useful information Where should you go for more information

Magazines The ones to watch are Wine Gourmet Traveller amp WineState are the best Two excellent annual Wine Guides are written by James Halliday with an Australian focus and Michael Cooper with his look at New Zealand You see them on wine bottles everywhere medals medals and more medals Gold Silver 5 Stars Cuisine amp WineState recommended The debate about their worth has gone on for a very

I want to learn more about wine where do you

suggest I start

long time There are prodigious wine shows In New Zealand the AirNZ and Royal Easter Wine shows are long standing locally focussed amp very worthy events The NZ International Wine Show is open to all comers and has made quite a name for itself in very short time In Australia The National Wine Show the Sydney Top 100 and the Royal Show of each of the state capitals are worth looking at With wine shows its a consistency of results that you should look for If a wine receives several Gold Medals Gold plus lots of Silvers or a bunch of Silver Medals alone it has reached a very high standard It is a sign of a consistent approval of several groups of judges in various times and places

A weight of numbers that cant be ignored wine reviews should be treated similarly and added to this mix For local results check on line wwwwineshowconz In both countries there are many shows Many are regionally focussed others have price point ceilings For example in a Wine show where a $25 retail price is the ceiling would a wine receiving a Gold Medal there receive one in a show with open entry These shows can downgrade and muddle the worth of the whole show system

Reviewers As the Internet has changed wine marketing it also made getting views out into the public arena a lot easier Lets stay local The world is too big of an oyster to cover in this article Bob Campbell MW and Michael Cooper have the pedigree Sam Kim is worth checking out as is Jeff Kelly both via the web Raymond Chan has a great palate and has just started a website he is one to watch Remember trust your own palate it is the best judge

WINE

Henry Primo Vino

Q I am female Should I be doing weights as part of my workouts

A Yes Many women still believe that they will ldquobulk uprdquo if they do strengthweights training but the majority of females donrsquot have the right body make-up to do this through a simple weights programme so donrsquot panic Thebenefitsofincludingastrengthtrainingcomponent are many and varied

Weight loss is increased through having 1 more muscle in the body The more muscle a body has the more fuelenergy we burn through an increased metabolic rateStronger muscles help with reducing the 2 likelihood of getting and will reduce the impact of osteoporosis reduce the risk of injury in everyday activities and reduce the likelihood of falls (which generally result in injury)Strength training changes the shape of 3 our body therefore improving our look andsubsequentlyourconfidenceselfesteemIt is important that an appropriate 4 weights programme is developed for

Q amp A Keeping fit and healthy with Jenny Tulloch

each individual taking into consideration medical and health history currentprevious injuries weight training experience and goals

Q Can I do specific exercises to lose fat in a particular spot

A Unfortunately no We can tone and strengthen a particular muscle however to lose fat in any part of the body requires an overall exercise and nutrition programme

Q Do I need to undertake an hour of exercise every day

A Not necessarily It will depend on your currentlevelofhealthandfitnessand what your goals are however 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise is generally good for maintenance For weight loss improvedfitnessorotherhealthand fitnessgoalsandimprovementsyouwill probably need to up the ante in terms of intensity or duration

021 315 119 | pulse2ihugconz wwwpulsepersonaltrainingconz

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Why do I feel tired after eating instead of energized

Enzymes are magic molecules that catalyze biochemical reactions in every cell of the body Our body produces enzymes to break down the food we eat so that it can be absorbed and converted into energy These processes all involve enzymes Enzymes are heat sensitive and are destroyed at temperatures over 40 degrees celsius When we eat cooked food our body uses (loses) energy in order to digest food When we eat raw food our body retains and gains energy because raw foods naturally contain the enzymes needed for digestion So instead of using all its energy into digesting food the body can carry on creating energy for you to function optimally all day long

Enzymes are found naturally in all raw foods concentrated amounts are found in papaya pineapple and kiwifruit To start simply sprinkle a handful of sprouts on cooked stew or for those enthusiastic raw foodies try this recipe

ENZYMES FOR ENERGY

The HerbalDispensarWhere you belong

shopherbalrescueconz wwwTheHerbalDispensaryRaglanconz

Almond Halvah1cup raw tahinibullfrac34 cup agave nectarbullfrac34 cup raw whole bullalmonds coarsely ground in a food processorfrac34 cup raw almonds bullfinelygroundinafoodprocessor

In a mixing bowl combine the tahini agave nectar and coarsely ground almonds Mix thoroughly

Press the halvah into a glass baking dish or roll into bite size balls

Coatwithfinelygroundalmonds Cover and store in the freezer

Serve thoroughly chilled right out of the freezer

Recipe from Rawvolution by Matt Amsden

To make life easy we have an exciting array of raw foods in store

Including Little Bird - raw bull

gluten free sugar free no soy

vegan organic goodnesshellip

Superfood Salad Clustersbull

Superfood Trail Clustersbull

Vanilla and Almond Macaroonsbull

Cacao and Raspberry bull

Macaroons

Passionfruit and Macadamia bull

Macaroons

Fig and ginger Grawnolabull

Cacao and Superfoods bull

Grawnola

Macadamia and Berries bull

Grawnola

Mexican Sundried Tomato bull

crackers

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GOT A QUESTION FOR OUR EXPERTS

We have a great group of experts in their field from Naturopaths to chefs travel wine and fitness experts

So send us your questions

vickinourishmagazineconz

13

y

At Nourish we are all about great food But we are busy people too so thought we would share with you our favourite takeaways and why

Mizzoni

Woodfired

Pizza

Little IndiaTraditionalcharcoalfiredtandoorsareoneofthesecretstothefantasticflavoureddishesfromLittleIndiaWhatstartedwhenSukhiampJoannaGillopenedtheirfirstrestaurant in Dunedin in1991 has now grown to a group of over 13 restaurants throughout New Zealand

TheauthenticflavourofthetandoorisimpossibletoreplicateandthereasonwhyLittle Indiarsquos hand- made naan bread is so addictive In fact authenticity is the reason Little India restaurants have been so successful Specialising in dishes from the North of India all Little Indiarsquos recipes were created by Sukhirsquos grandmother Premjit Kaur Gill Premjit even trained all their head chefs so you know the dishes are exactly how she would want them

AtthehelmofbothHamiltonrestaurantsisGoldieRaiGoldiehasjustfinishedamakeoveroftheHamiltonflagshiprestaurantinAlexanderStWithluxuriousboothschandeliers and pictures of the Little India family you may just want to stay instead of rushing in for takeaways

Youwillfindeveryonersquosfavouritebutterchicken(MurgMumtaz)onthemenuand I promise the kids will love it but be a little adventurous and every time you gotrysomethingnewTotastetheflavourofthetandoorIrsquodrecommendtheTandoor platter for two with a selection of appetizers like tandoor chicken beautiful marinated lamb cutlets as well as my all time favourite onion bhajis The menu also offers an amazing selection of vegetarian options

wwwlittleindiaconz

Gourmet Takeaways

Mizzoni Woodfired Pizza Twenty something year old entrepreneurs Ryan Burke amp John Moughan came home one night and declared they were going to design and build a mobile pizza oven After a trip to Melbourne to research making hand stretched dough Italian inspired pizzaandactualpizzaovensMizzoniWoodfiredPizzawasbornAyearandahalflaterandtheMizzoniboysarearegularlocalfixtureandcanbefoundroadsideaswell as at events like the Great Race round the Bridges and the upcoming revamped AampP Show

Even though their pizza oven is mobile itrsquos still food safety compliant and spotlessly clean ldquoWeather is sometimes a bit of a painrdquo smiles John ldquobut if people show up wersquore happy to cookrdquo Plus they have eftpos

A trained Chef Ryan likes nothing better than to come up with new pizza toppings using fresh ingredients although they are quick to add that they recognise their regular customers (particularly those with kids) love family favourites like the Hawaiian that consistently remain on the menu

Mizzoni have recently gone into partnership with artisan bakery Volare to commercially produce their delicious bases and package them for home use Yoursquoll findtheirpizzabasesatTheGreenGrocerVetroampVolareusingthenameTheNZPizza Base Company

RyanandJohnarefindingthemselvessobusythattheyarecurrentlybuildingasecond mobile pizza oven to enable them to take on more catering and event opportunities whilst maintaining their popular roadside presence If you have a Christmas function or party coming up Mizzoni welcome enquiries about bringing their fabulous pizza oven to your home or workplace and creating their pizzas Really itrsquos food and atmosphere rolled into one Check out their website or follow them on Facebook for their up-to-date schedule

wwwmizzoniconz

Little

India

Gourmet 4 Alexander Street Cnr Alexander amp Hood StreetsP 07 8381620

Shop 21 Rototuna Shopping Centre Rototuna P 07 8525884

Yoursquoll find Mizzoni Woodfired Pizzas parked at Swarbrick Landing (River Road) and Huntington Drive

14

Takeaways

ScoffDeborah Nudds and Dean Leary have been serving Hamiltonians for over 20 years and trust me they get it right ldquoA lot of our dishes especially the Chorizo Risotto Bacon Fettuccine and Salmon Fillet on Mash have been customer favourites since we opened Scoff in 2003 and we canrsquot take them off the menurdquo laughs Deb ldquoBut we are really loving inventing our weekly specials too as they allow us to be creative with new seasons produce as it becomes available Spring is such an exciting foodie time - asparagus spring Lamb baby veges Yumrdquo

The great thing about Scoff is the huge variety on offer from classic old school burgers served with fresh garden salad or crisp hand cut chips to traditional pastas and risottos They have a number of tasty salads side orders of vegetables and a range ofhealthyoptionsThentherersquosthehugedoublelambshanksorjuicyscotchfilletonfabulousmashedpotatoesorfreshspicyfishoncouscous

If it is a treat you need after a hard day I can recommend one of Scoffrsquos divine desserts ndash choices include their modern twist on the bread and butter pudding or classic chocolate mousse or orange and ginger cheesecake

No need to ever argue about whatrsquos for dinner The menu also caters for gluten free vegetarian and dairy free diets and they even have the kids sorted with meals for littliesScoffistake-outfoodthatextendsbeyondtheFridayNightritualoffishandchips With its huge variety its healthy and nutritious ingredients and convenience Scoff is a great solution for dinner any night of the week

Scoff has two outlets Claudelands and Flagstaff and is open 7 days from 430 pm for pick up or home delivery

wwweatscoffconz

Provincia

l

Chip Co

Scoff

Provincial chip coThe Provincial Chip Co opened on Cambridge Road Hillcrest in November last year Therehasbeenafishnchipshopherefor50yearsbutthisisnrsquotjustanyoldfishnchip shop The Provincial Chip Co owned by Sally and James Cassidy is all about providing great takeaway food from local and sustainable ingredients

ldquoJamesandIlovefoodrdquosaysSallySallyisfromtheUKandshesaysldquofishnchipsarea big deal in the UKrdquo With husband James being a trained chef the couple wanted to open a business that not only provided beautiful homemade food all cooked from scratch and free from preservatives and additives they also wanted to support local growers and producers

Hand cut chips which take the team 2-3 hours a day to prepare are made from locally grown Agria potatoes The burger buns are delivered fresh from Volare and their meat all of which is free range comes from Soggy Bottom in Ngaruwahia and Lifestyle Meats in Dinsdale

Sourcing a constant supply of local ingredients has caused some headaches but the couple believe strongly in what they are trying to do Along with sourcing local ingredients there is a big emphasis on seasonality and sustainability The burgers change often and are served with seasonal vegetables Plus all the food scraps are taken away by Soggy Bottom and fed to the pigs

ThefreshfishfromHamiltonSeafoodschangesdependingonwhathascomeinofftheboatsSustainablefishissomethingSallyispassionateaboutldquoWereallywanttointroducepeopletodifferentfishspeciesrdquosaysSallywhobelievesNewZealandersarecreaturesofhabitonlyeverorderingthesame2or3fishvarietiesTheremaybeaplentifulsupplynowsaysSallybutifweonlyfishforthesevarietiesthiswonrsquotbethe case On the weekends you will even be able to pick up some of Jamesrsquo beautiful homebakingIspiedrichchocolatebrownieandjamfilleddoughnutsthenightwevisited

694 Grey Street Hamilton

shop 2 Flagstaff Shopping Centre River Rd Hamilton

E contacteatscoffconz

Scoff Hotline 050 834 31 31

31 Cambridge Rd Hamilton

Open Tues ndash Sun 5-8ishPh 856 4582

15

Thai food is a wonderful combination of fresh ingredients married together with the perfect balance of sweet and sour salty and spicy

Stir Fried Tiger Prawns with curry powder (Koong Pad Pong Ka Ree)serves 2

15 Tiger prawnsbull2 eggsbull1Tblspneachofmincedgarliclightsoysaucefishsauceandbulloyster sauce1 tspn sugarbull1 Tblspn chilli paste with soya bean oilbullfrac14 c milkbull2 spring onions cut to 1rdquo piecesbull100g celery leaves cutbull100g onion thinly slicedbull50g red capsicum thinly slicedbull

Beattheeggsthenaddsoysaucefishsauceoystersaucecurrypowder milk and chilli paste then mix well

Heat oil in a wok and add garlic and onions stir fry until golden and then add the egg mix Stir fry for another 30 seconds before adding the prawns

When the prawns are nearly cooked add the remaining ingredients and cook for a further 30 seconds Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with coriander Serve with rice

Stir f

ried t

iger

prawn

s with

curry

powd

er

ThaiRecipes

I donrsquot think I have met a person who doesnrsquot love Thai food If you are keen to learn more about Thai food Thanya from the Thai Market on Grey St will come to you and teach you and a group of friends how quick and easy Thai food is to cook You will also discover the wonderful ingredients that create those wonderful Thaiflavourswhichofcourseareallavailable at The Thai Market

Here are a couple of great recipes from Thanya to whet your appetite

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BBQ Thai Beef Salad

(Yum Neur Yang)Serves 2

2 sirloin steaksbull3 Tblspns sugarbull2Tblspnseachoffishsauceamplimejuicebull1 Tblspn minced chilli (smaller the hotter bullThanya uses red bird eye chilli)1 clove garlic mincedbullfrac14 cup cucumberbull1 red onion thinly slicedbullfrac12 cup mint leavesbull5 cherry tomatoesbull50g celerybull1 Tblspn oilbull3 Tblspns lemon grass thinly slicedbull2 Tblspns roasted peanuts choppedbull

Combinethesugarfishsaucelimejuicegarlicand chilli in a bowl and mix well

BBQ the steak to your preference and then slice very thinly Cut tomatoes in half Peel and half the cucumber then thinly slice along with the celery Toss the steak with the sauce and add the remaining ingredients Season to taste and garnish with peanuts

BBQ

Thai beef

salad

Discover the wonderful

ingredients that create

those wonderful Thai flavours

Join our weekly email keeping you in touch with our Friday night tastings wine education classes and special wine deals

Get on the Grapevinewineprimovinoconz

Corner Victoria amp Liverpool Streets Hamiltonemail wineprimovinocnz | ph 07 8393139

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DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

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This spring you may notice badges popping up on some of the cafes around town These Scout inspired merit badges are part of a very cool scheme called the Conscious Consumers Cafe Project

StartedlastyearbyWellingtonnotforprofitgroupthe42collectivethe Conscious Consumers Cafe Project encourages cafes to adopt more sustainable practices by awarding badges that publicly recognise their commitment to the environment Sanchia from Rocket Espresso Bar on Grey St told us that they had heard about Conscious Consumers in Wellington and were really excited about its arrival in the Waikato

From 8am - 7 days Dinner Wednesday - Saturday from 6pm cnr Queenwood amp Herbert Aves Chartwell

07 855 0511 Follow us on Facebook

From our hands to your table

Seasonal food from our own

gardens amp artisan producers cooked

from scratch in the Zinc kitchen

wwwzinccafeconz

Itrsquos organic free range and always fresh

Conscious Consumerrsquos nine badges help to inform cafe patrons of some of the business choices that go on behind the scenes of that particular cafe Badges are awarded for seasonal food fair-trade coffee organic milk eco-friendly cleaning products free range eggs allowing patrons to supply their own cup recycling composting and eco-friendly packaging These are all practices that the group believe make good business sense respect people and the environment and reflectcurrentconsciousconsumerpreferencesTojointheprojecta cafeacute must qualify for a minimum of four badges When you visit a conscious cafeacute take a moment to look at their badges and see which practices they have adopted it could be different at each cafeacute

more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from

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Life cycle of a coffee bean Carmo de Minas Brasil

fresh coffee beans

locally roasted

cup of excellence

specialty coffee

grinders

espresso machinery

brewing equipment

green coffee

coffee books

coffee jibber jabber

rocketcoffeeconz 07 839 6422

To find out more about this exciting project contact George or Lou Belle Barrett

Waikato Co-ordinators on 021 175 5127 or waikatoconsciousconsumersorgnz

At the same time Conscious Consumers aim to empower customers to makeconsciouspurchasingchoicesCoffeecultureisfirmlyembeddedinNew Zealand now Hayley from Zinc Cafeacute told us that they ldquogenuinely believe that more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from We are pleased that

sustainability is catching on and it is only a good thing that organisations like Conscious Consumers are recognizing the importance of what we chose to dordquo Courtenay Paul from Momento agrees saying ldquoThese days people are paying a lot more attention to our environment and sustainability amp there is a drive for businesses to have better (environmental) business practicesrdquo

Earlier this year the project won a Green Ribbon Award recognising Conscious Consumers outstanding contribution to protecting and

enhancing New Zealandrsquos environment In July they expanded their reach to Auckland In September itrsquos Hamiltonrsquos turn The group admits that this is a ldquoliving projectrdquo and that the badges andteststoawardthebadgeswillevolvetoreflectchangingconsumer preferences and expectations

As well as the colourful window badges Conscious Consumers also have a website wwwconsciousconsumersorgnz with a directory of participating cafes and suppliers to the cafeacute industryofenvironmentallyfriendlyproductsYoursquollalsofindout what each badge means what criteria needs to be met to be awarded that badge and which cafes have been awarded it

The project is in its infancy in the region but the team have big plans ldquoOur aim for the Waikatorsquo says Lou Belle one of the regions co-ordinators ldquois to expand the Conscious Consumer cafeacute and supplier network from the initial townships of Hamilton Raglan and Cambridge into the wider region to include the vibrant cafe cultures from the Coromandel Peninsula as far south as the Taupo district and to include the many rural cafe gems in betweenrdquo

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

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2

2

2

1 2

3

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8

Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

12

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Discover the gourmet delights in and around Katikati

Waihi

Tauranga

1 Bread NZ

Discover the authentic taste of organic sourdough bread and patisserie baked in awoodfiredoveninaruralsettingAllvisits are by appointment and a $10 per person cover charge applies

871 State Highway 2 RD1 KatikatiP 07 985 6231 M 027 348 7879 E henribreadnzcom W wwwbreadnzcom

2 Backblocks Food

Luxury handmade pateacutes dips and terrines made from pure New Zealand game meats and wild food Join us Fridays for tastings between 10am-3pm

244 Tanners Point Rd RD1 KatikatiP 021 261 4835E backblocksfoodgmailcomW wwwbackblocksconz

3 Katikati Frantoio Limited

Biogreenorganiccertifiedolivegroveour Viridis Grove olive oil is available at local Farmers Markets and in shops aroundtheBOPAppointmentsareessential to view the grove and olive processing facility

117 Lindemann Road RD1 KatikatiP 07 549 1467E heuckclearnetnz

Follow our Food trail map here

which will take you through the prolific growing area of Katikati in the Bay of Plenty and visit some of our great food

producers

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

2

2

2

2

2

1 2

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Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

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6 The Onion Vege Place

The Onion Vege Place is a family owned and operated vegetable store We hope youenjoythetasteofourfreshlocallygrown and in season vegetables Open 730 - 530 daily

2998 State Highway 2 RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 0232

4 Smokey Smoked Seafoods

TheexpertsinsmokedfishPopintochataboutsmokingyourfishortrysomeof ours Our shop hours are Monday to Friday8amto5pmforsmokedfishwithfreshfishonThursampFri

60d Marshall Rd Katikati P 07 549 1668E infosmokeyconzW wwwsmokeyconz

7 Kings Seeds

Kings Seeds is a 100 NZ owned and operated mail order seed company supplying New Zealand gardeners for over thirty years Open to the public every Friday 9-noon

189 Wharawhara Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 3409 E infokingsseedsconz W wwwkingsseedsconz

8 Fantail Lodge

Fantail Lodge is a country estate with a working orchard and a luxury lodge Our own restaurant lsquoChapeaursquo specialises infreshlocalproduceampawardwinningwines

117 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 1581E infofantaillodgeconzW wwwfantailodgeconzFb wwwfacebookcomfantaillodgecountryestate

12 Incredible Edibles

Wanderenjoyandsamplethefruitsfrom our 3 hectares of entirely edible plants Tours takes approximately 15hours $10 per person and booking are essential

60 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 552 0331W wwwedibleconz

11 Harbourside Macadamias

This picturesque orchard with breathtaking views produces macadamia nuts citrus avocados and kiwifruit

402 Matahui Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 522 0718E daniellxtraconzW wwwharboursidemacadamiascom

estled into the coastline Katikati is the northern gateway to the Bay of Plenty From hills to harbour it is no more than a 10 minute drive Sitting at the foothills of the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park and dipping its toes into the Tauranga harbour you will discover Katikati has an amazing array of artisan producers and wonderful food grown from the fertile land and pristine watersN

9 Perfectly Pure

PerfectlyPurepreservesjustlikeGrand-ma used to make Visit our shop which sellssoapschocolatesampothergoodiesall made by Trish Open 1030am ndash 400pmFriSatampSun

277 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 2252 E trishxtraconz

While taking the opportunity to visit the local food producers take time to see what else Katikati has to offer Katikati also known as New Zealandrsquos Mural Townstartedin1991withjustthreemuralsandnowboastsover46worksof art depicting the communities history and culture

AlsouniquetoKatikatiistheHaikuPathwayawalkabout2kmslongwhichwinds its way along the Uretara River The paths lead past boulders engraved with Haiku a short poem (usually about nature) written by poets from around the world Visit wwwkatikaticuisinecom

13 Basecamp Country Shop amp Smokery

Basecamp is a boutique salami business Come and view the hand-built smoke houses and maybe catch a glimpse of trophy stags or wild boar grazing in the paddocks along the driveway Shop hours Monday ndash Thursday 9am-4pm Friday 9am-12pm

504 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 552 0013E infobasecampsalamisconzW wwwbasecampsalamisconz

5 Kaimai Country Collection

Pop into Kaimai Country Collection and discover more than antiques We make a great range of handmade preserves using local ingredients as well as decadent fruit cakes Opening hours 7days a week 10am-5pm

19 Main Road KatikatiP 07 549 5820E kaimaicountryxtraconz

10 Mount Eliza Cheese

Artisancheesemakersmakingcloth-ripened hard cheeses You can buy our cheeses at the Tauranga Farmerrsquos Market at the Katikati Produce Market Door sales factory tours and tastings by appointment

266 Hot Springs Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 549 5669E cheesemountelizaconzW wwwmountelizaconz

21

WellingtonNew Zealandrsquos capital of food

W

22

ellington is where I caught the hospitality bug and will always have a special place in my heart I arrived in Wellington a fresh faced 18 year old from Hamilton where an espresso machinewasstillararesightandfinediningwasthebuffet

at Memory Lane Restaurant Wellington was then and still is today our capital of food

Whenever I get the chance to return there is never enough time to revisit old favourites and discover the newest hippest places that have sprung up This year my husband Andrew and I decided to head down for Wellington on a Plate In its third year Wellington on a Plate is so popular many of the events in the two week programme sold out within a matter of days

Known for my lists and aided by the team at Grow Wellington I had a jam packed few days lined up We arrived on Saturday night and were whisked off for a wonderful home cooked meal with friends now living in Newtown What a great way to start our weekend

The next morning the forecast cold snap had arrived But we have come prepared this is after all Wellington So wrapped up warmly we wandered down to the waterfront to check out the City Market Held in the Chaffers Dock building the City Market has been described as a stellar line up of local food and beverage producers under one roof

Started by Martin Bosley and Rachel Taulelei just over 2 years ago the market doesnrsquot have the strict rules many Farmers Markets have yet it still

managestoreflectthewonderfuldiversityoftheWellingtonregionRachel says ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of community through foodrdquo

RachelwhoownsYellowBrickRoadawholesalefishsupplycompanywhichprovideschefswithlonglinesustainablefishsaystheideaforthemarket came together pretty quickly Within 10-12 weeks of Rachel and Martin having the idea it was up and running Beside Rachelrsquos busy stand is Martin Bosley one of New Zealandrsquos most awarded chefs cooking up humble bacon butties

Each week the market hosts a different restaurant Rachel says they have been lucky because the venue which Martin uses for events has a commercial kitchen meaning local restaurants can have a chance to showcase what they do well Rachel also believes that the market is a great

way for local businesses that are now everyday names like Emporio coffee to stay in touch with their customers So after the low down from Rachel I am off to meet eat and discover

First up is Nikki from Creative Cooking with her array of the popular macarons But what Nikki really wants me to try are her delicate Caneleacutes These delicate

French cakes are picked to be the next big thing Next door is Rachel from the Prodigal Daughter Rachel imports a fabulous range of Italian delicacies frompastatotrufflesandiskeenformetotrysomeNexttocatchmy attention is Anthony the Head chef at Wakelin House in Greytown You may have seen their range of gourmet pies aioli and pates which are available at Farro Fresh and Nosh stores

The city market reflects the wonderful diversity of the

wellington region ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of

community through foodrdquo

23

Handmade chocolates wine fresh produce crepes and amazing pastries are all available at the market but I am drawn to La Marche Francais cheeses With a shop and cafe in Thorndon this is another place I have heard lots about I am in heaven surrounded by an amazing array of imported cheeses including a huge selection of unpasteurised ones

After about two hours Andrew my husband looks seriously bored so we head back out into the elements to discover the Harbourside Market Even as an impending snow storm rolls in this market is teaming with people Huge fruit and vegetable stalls dominate with artisan producers and ready to eat food scattered around

Two minutes walk past the Harbourside Market and we are at Te Papa so we pop in to see whatrsquos on at lsquoour placersquo It is quickly apparent we are not the only ones who think Te Papa is a great option on a cold Sunday morning Andrew heads for the giant squid exhibition Hey itrsquos kind of food

Next stop is coffee at Cafe Deluxe a typical Wellington spot next to the Embassy theatre which has remained a constant for over two decades Revived we head to Moore Wilsons on Tory St Open 7 days a week Moore Wilsons is a foodiersquos heaven Originally a trade only business Moore Wilsons has been supplying Wellingtonrsquos restaurants and cafes with top quality ingredients for nearly 100 years In the last 15 years this family business opened its doors to the general public and is now one of the best food storesinthecountryHereyouwillfindamazingproducemeatandfreshfishwinescheesebreadsandmoreSincemylastvisitthefloorspacehasmore than doubled and there is even a full display kitchen

Exhausted we are thankful that in Wellington you are never far from a great restaurant or cafe We head to Fidelrsquos just 2 minutes from our hotel on Cuba St They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo and I would have to agree The food is great cafe

fare with a mix of pizza salads curries and so on all of which is generous and reasonably priced The service like almost everywhere in Wellington was spot on We leave with a big slice of homemade carrot cake for dessert

Monday we wake to snow falling and decide to snuggle in for a bit longer That is until I remember I have an appointment with Vanda

OrsquoBrien from Kirkcaldie and Stains Kirkcaldie and Stains is Wellingtonrsquos premiere department store Established in 1863 Kirks as it is known to Wellingtonians has occupied the same grand building on Lambton Quay since 1908 Vanda the food buyer for Kirks shows me around her wonderful department which has evolved over the years to offer more thanjustimportedluxurygoodslikecaviarandtrufflesalthoughyoucandefinitelystillgetthesehere

Vanda tells me that the biggest shift over the years has been the focus on New Zealand products with Wellingtonrsquos regional producers high on the list To highlight their local products there is a little sticker with the Kirks seal of approval on all products from the region Vanda says they use to stock French and Belgian chocolates now they are all New Zealand made This too is the case for their wines which other than the Champagne are all sourced from New Zealand vineyards The reason Vanda says is that New Zealand wines are as good as any in the world

They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is cuban

and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo

24

YouwillstillfindagreatrangeofimportedgoodsatKirkstheseVandasaysareiconicproductsNewZealanddoesnrsquotproduceThehugeJellyBellystandwith24flavoursisagreatexampleThere are also treats from the UK American Twinkies and more As we go further into the shop we come to the kitchenware department with every kitchen gadget pot pan and knife you can imagine Vanda explains about their regular tastings demos and themed events but to tell you the truth Irsquom no longer listening Talk about a kid in lolly shop Andrew is a little over food shops at this stage so we head to the Reserve Bank for something a little different Irsquom thinking that if we rob it can I buy one of everything at Kirkcaldies

AlthoughnotconvincedatfirstIsoondiscoverthemuseum at the Reserve Bank is in fact a fascinating place We just miss a school group and have the place to ourselves and with the help and knowledge of the friendly guide we have a thoroughly interesting time

Back to the hotel to warm up and a quick nap before our friendly local chauffer arrives to take us out to Miramar Aided by Peter Jacksons Weta workshop Miramar has suddenlybecometheldquoitrdquosuburbinWellingtonandaflurryof great restaurants and cafes have popped up

Tonight we are off to La Boca Loca which is right next door to the recently renovated Roxy cinema Great Mexican is always on my radar and I was lucky enough to meet Lucas one of the owners at the City Markets on Sunday La Bocas kitchen is led by a talented team Christopher Martinez is a chef born and bred in Mexico having moved to New Zealand to work at La Boca Adele McMahon is originally from Dunedin but has worked for some heavy weights in the industry including Luke Mangan Peter Gordon and most recently Al Brown

Prices are very reasonable with mains at $25 and tacos or enchilada type dishes being around the $11 mark At these prices we thought the dishes would be small and order a couple each Also we couldnrsquot decide This is not your old elPasoMexicanwithtomatoflavouredminceand lashings of sour cream The dishes are light andfreshwithhomemadetortillasandfillingslikechillimarinatedfishandroastporkshoulderWashed down with an authentic Mexican beer we roll out the door

Our last day arrives all too soon and we have to start thinking about heading home We have breakfast at Midnight Espresso one of Wellingtonrsquos original cafes and the birthplace of Havana coffee

We have one more important date and it has us heading back to Miramar for lunch at The Larder Here we are treated to a fabulous lunch by Jacob Brown and his team When the lunch crowd dwindles and we have finishedourmealwegetthechancetochattoJacobandI get the feeling Jacob and I would get on The Larder is a fabulous restaurantcafe anyone would be pleased to have in their neighbourhood Jacob describes the menu asproducefocussedwhichmeansitdirectlyreflectstheseasons A proponent of nose to tail eating Jacob is also keen for people to be open to different cuts of meat utilising and therefore honouring the animal

As you can imagine we leave Wellington with a longer list of places we need to return to next time we visit

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29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

at the Royal New Zealand Shoat the Royal New Zealand Show

love the aroma

Experience the fl avour

HOSTED BY

savour the taste

With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

facebook or visit our website wwwnourishmagazineconz

The country is coming to town this October

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Friday 28th October to Sunday 30 October 2011

9am-4pm daily

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Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

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2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

29

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

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Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

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AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

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Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

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MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

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I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

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951 Maahanga Drive The Base Te Awa HamiltonP 07 849 0085

As the afternoon winds down its time to start doing the orders for tomorrow

6 Oclock and the last customer leaves and the clean up begins

6pm

Cooking demonstrations

provided inspiration

and entertainment

whered all that bread go

6

Classic cheese burger

simple delicious addictive

bull Free Range Chicken Duck bull Tender NZ Beef Lamb amp Porkbull Home made Sausages Bacon Salami amp Smoked Meats bull Bulk Processing Specials bull Trusted Traditional Butchery Quality

Dinsdale Shopping Centre next to Magic Fresh

Ph 07 957 6007

Fresh free range chicken beef lamb and pork mince available in store ndash perfect for burgers

7

Classic cheese burger

500g of beef mincebull1 eggbullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbullfrac14 cup tomato saucebull1 Tblspn Worcestershire saucebullfrac12onionfinelyslicedbull1garlicclovefinelychoppedbullSalt and pepperbull

Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly before dividing into four and shaping into pattiesJustbeforefinishingthecookingofthe patties place some cheese on top and allow the heat from the pan to melt it Or alternatively put the cooked patties topped with some cheese in the oven for 1-2 minutes

Serve the cheesy covered patties on toasted buns spread with homemade aioli salad and of course a pickle

Chicken amp Cranberry Burger

500g chicken mincebullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbullfrac12 cup dried cranberriesbullfrac12onionfinelychoppedbull1garlicclovefinelychoppedbull1 eggbull1 Tblspn Tuscan seasoningbullSalt amp pepper to tastebull

Thoroughly mix all ingredients together Form into 4 even size ball and then shape into approximately 1 cm thick Heat a little oil in a pan and fry patties Once brown on one side turn down the heat to ensure the chicken cooks through before the second side gets too brown

Serve on a toasted bun lathered with homemade aioli salad and then topped with Brie and a dollop of cranberry relish makes 4

Thai Pork with cucumber relish

500g pork mincebull2springonionsfinelychoppedbull1tspnoflemongrassfinelychoppedbull1cmofpeeledrootgingerfinelychoppedbull1tspnfishsaucebull1 Tblspn sweet chilli saucebull1 eggbullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbullSalt amp pepperbull

To make the patty mix all the ingredients together divide into four and shape

For the relish1 telegraph cucumber (or 2 Lebanese bullcucumbers)frac12 a red onionbullfrac12 a red chillibull

Chopped corianderbullJuice of frac12 limebull1Tblspn rice wine vinegarbull1 tspn brown sugarbull

Make ribbons from the cucumber by using a vegetable peeler Once you get to the seeds turn the cucumber a quarter turn repeat this until all you have left is the middle part of the cucumber (which you can throw away) Finely slice the red onion and chilli and mix with the cucumber ribbons along with chopped coriander Mix together the lime juice rice wine vinegar and sugar before pouring over

Served the cucumber relish on top of the Thai Pork Burger patty For an alternative to a burger make the pork mix into meatballs and serve with the cucumber relish wrapped in a warm tortilla makes 4

Salmon Burger with caper cream cheese

250g fresh salmonbullCorianderbullFresh gingerbull2 spring onionsbullZest of frac12 a limebull1 Tblspn sweet chilli saucebullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbull2 eggbullSalt amp pepperbull

Poach the salmon by putting it in a pot and just covering it with cold water Add in a piece of fresh ginger the white parts of the spring onion and the coriander stalks Bring the water to the boil and turn off Remove the salmon and allow it to cool

Chop the coriander leaves and your remaining green parts of the spring onion add these to the cooled salmon and the remaining ingredients Divide into four and shape into patties before frying

Serve the salmon patties on a toasted bun with salad and a dollop of cream cheese with chopped capers mixed through it makes 2

Lamb with Halloumi amp Caramelised Onion Burger

4 Lamb leg steaksbullHalloumibullOlive oilbullBasil or oreganobullHummusbullRocketbullChar grilled red capsicumbullCaramelised onionbullTurkish Breadbull

Slice the halloumi and drizzle with olive oil and allow to marinade along with chopped herbs Season your lamb steaks and then grill on the BBQ or in a hot pan Cook the halloumi the same way turning only once

To assemble your burgers spread hummus onto your toasted Turkish bread add rocket and char grilled red capsicum After having allowed you lamb to rest for a few minutes put that on the rocket and top with grilled halloumi and caramelised onions

Caramelised onions2 tbs olive oilbull3 red onions slicedbull2 tbs brown sugarbull1-2 tbs balsamic vinegarbull

Heat a little oil in a pan and add the onions and a pinch of salt Cook them on a low heat for 15 minutes stirring occasionally to prevent them from sticking Make sure the onions arenrsquot actually browning Add the brown sugar and balsamic and continue to cook for another 10 minutes When done they should be sticky and caramelised

Once you have mixed all your bullingredients together take a teaspoon of the mix and cook this This is your taster to check that you have seasoned the mix well enough Itrsquos also a test to see that your burgers will hold together when cooked

When shaping your burgers take bullthe time to make them even and to ensure they are not too thick If they are too thick the outside will

burn before the middle is cooked and they will more often than not collapse under their own weight Dantersquos Fine Foods in Cambridge sell an inexpensive burger patty tool to help shape and compress you patties

When cooking your patties ensure bullthe pan (or BBQ) is hot and oiled but once your patties are brown on one side turn the heat down

BurgerRecipes

NOURISH Tips

Chicken

amp

Cranber

ry

burger

Thai Pork

Salmon

burger

Lamb with

Halloumi

Sevre on a toasted bun with your favourite sides and enjoy

enough Then in batches dip your onion rings into the batter and then into the oil You will need to turn them to ensure they cook evenly

When golden remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels Season again with some freshly ground salt and pepper

Malteasers Shake

1cup MalteasersbullLarge scoop of vanilla ice creambull1 cup milkbull

Place the Malteasers into the blender and blitz for a few seconds to crush them up Add the milk and ice cream and blend for a sweet malty treat

DEL

I bull BISTR

O bull

BAR

NEW SPRINGMENU

62 CHURCH RD HAMILTON 07 850 9339

Aioli

5 roasted garlic cloves bull5 egg yolksbull2 Tblspns Lemon juice (or white vinegar) bull1 Tablespoon mustardSalt bullOil (canola)bull

In a kitchen whizz put all the ingredients but the oil With the motor running slowly pour in the oil If you pour it in too fast it will curdle so take your time The aioli will get thicker the more oil you put in It will keep for at least a month covered in the fridge

If you donrsquot have a whizz whisk all the ingredients except the oil in a glass or stainless steel bowl While you continue to

whisk slowly drizzle in the oil This process is helped tremendously if you have someone who can pour the oil in while you whisk

Onion Rings

2 large onionsbull1cupselfraisingflourbull1 cup beer (or soda water)bullSalt and pepperbullCanola oilbull

Heat the oil on a deep fryer or heavy based pot While that is heating up peel the onions andsliceintoringsPlacetheflourinabowlseason well and the slowly add the beer Using a whisk mix until smooth Drop a small piece of bread into your oil to check it is hot

ONION RINGS

10

by Gaye Weeden and Hayley Smorgon - $50 If you are planning to hop over the ditch this spring your visit can be made all the better by taking along this fabulous book that promises classic recipes hidden gems and flavours from the heart of Melbourne Partly a guide to fabulous places to eat drink and food shop we are furnished with directions to and descriptions of the plethora of foodie options Melbourne has to offer This book also features loads of recipes contributed by the great chefs restaurants markets and artisan food stores of this vibrant city This is a tactile comprehensive good-looking guide to one of Australiarsquos most loved cities and a must have if a trip to Melbourne is on your horizon

The Butcher the Baker and the best coffee maker by Jeanie Watson - $53

The tastes of Central Otago and a passion for cooking inspired Jeanie Watson owner of The Tin Goose Cafe to write her own recipe book I love this book for its delicious cafe inspired recipes using ingredients readily available at the local supermarket and likely to already be in your fridge or pantry

The book is packed with a generous amount of vibrant images that are bright and colourful and made me want to taste the food within It is divided into sensible sections with well thought out selections in each category Ingredients cooking terms and measurements are written in easy to understand language

The Tin Goose Cafe Cookbook

Hot Picks from Poppies Bookshop Casabella Lane

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INGREDIENTS

bull 1 finely diced onionbull 1 clove garlic crushedbull 10g crushed fresh gingerbull 20mls cooking oilbull 400g can of lentilsbull 400g peeled sliced and roasted beetrootbull 100g diced feta cheesebull Handful chopped fresh parsleybull Juice of half a lemonbull 1 tablespoon of Bestow Beauty Oil

DIRECTIONS

Sweat onion garlic and ginger in oil Add the mixture to the drained lentils Add the roasted beetroot feta and parsley

Mix the lemon juice and Bestow Beauty Oil then toss lightly through the mixture Season and serve Note can be served warm or cold

Organic produce is preferable but not essential

BEETROOT WITH LENTILS GINGER AND FETA

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You are the only judge of what you like your opinion is the one that counts when you are making purchasing decisions Check out other views keep an open mind go to wine tastings visit vineyards listen and learn It is a lot of fun I repeatedly get asked where can I get reliable interesting and most importantly useful information Where should you go for more information

Magazines The ones to watch are Wine Gourmet Traveller amp WineState are the best Two excellent annual Wine Guides are written by James Halliday with an Australian focus and Michael Cooper with his look at New Zealand You see them on wine bottles everywhere medals medals and more medals Gold Silver 5 Stars Cuisine amp WineState recommended The debate about their worth has gone on for a very

I want to learn more about wine where do you

suggest I start

long time There are prodigious wine shows In New Zealand the AirNZ and Royal Easter Wine shows are long standing locally focussed amp very worthy events The NZ International Wine Show is open to all comers and has made quite a name for itself in very short time In Australia The National Wine Show the Sydney Top 100 and the Royal Show of each of the state capitals are worth looking at With wine shows its a consistency of results that you should look for If a wine receives several Gold Medals Gold plus lots of Silvers or a bunch of Silver Medals alone it has reached a very high standard It is a sign of a consistent approval of several groups of judges in various times and places

A weight of numbers that cant be ignored wine reviews should be treated similarly and added to this mix For local results check on line wwwwineshowconz In both countries there are many shows Many are regionally focussed others have price point ceilings For example in a Wine show where a $25 retail price is the ceiling would a wine receiving a Gold Medal there receive one in a show with open entry These shows can downgrade and muddle the worth of the whole show system

Reviewers As the Internet has changed wine marketing it also made getting views out into the public arena a lot easier Lets stay local The world is too big of an oyster to cover in this article Bob Campbell MW and Michael Cooper have the pedigree Sam Kim is worth checking out as is Jeff Kelly both via the web Raymond Chan has a great palate and has just started a website he is one to watch Remember trust your own palate it is the best judge

WINE

Henry Primo Vino

Q I am female Should I be doing weights as part of my workouts

A Yes Many women still believe that they will ldquobulk uprdquo if they do strengthweights training but the majority of females donrsquot have the right body make-up to do this through a simple weights programme so donrsquot panic Thebenefitsofincludingastrengthtrainingcomponent are many and varied

Weight loss is increased through having 1 more muscle in the body The more muscle a body has the more fuelenergy we burn through an increased metabolic rateStronger muscles help with reducing the 2 likelihood of getting and will reduce the impact of osteoporosis reduce the risk of injury in everyday activities and reduce the likelihood of falls (which generally result in injury)Strength training changes the shape of 3 our body therefore improving our look andsubsequentlyourconfidenceselfesteemIt is important that an appropriate 4 weights programme is developed for

Q amp A Keeping fit and healthy with Jenny Tulloch

each individual taking into consideration medical and health history currentprevious injuries weight training experience and goals

Q Can I do specific exercises to lose fat in a particular spot

A Unfortunately no We can tone and strengthen a particular muscle however to lose fat in any part of the body requires an overall exercise and nutrition programme

Q Do I need to undertake an hour of exercise every day

A Not necessarily It will depend on your currentlevelofhealthandfitnessand what your goals are however 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise is generally good for maintenance For weight loss improvedfitnessorotherhealthand fitnessgoalsandimprovementsyouwill probably need to up the ante in terms of intensity or duration

021 315 119 | pulse2ihugconz wwwpulsepersonaltrainingconz

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Why do I feel tired after eating instead of energized

Enzymes are magic molecules that catalyze biochemical reactions in every cell of the body Our body produces enzymes to break down the food we eat so that it can be absorbed and converted into energy These processes all involve enzymes Enzymes are heat sensitive and are destroyed at temperatures over 40 degrees celsius When we eat cooked food our body uses (loses) energy in order to digest food When we eat raw food our body retains and gains energy because raw foods naturally contain the enzymes needed for digestion So instead of using all its energy into digesting food the body can carry on creating energy for you to function optimally all day long

Enzymes are found naturally in all raw foods concentrated amounts are found in papaya pineapple and kiwifruit To start simply sprinkle a handful of sprouts on cooked stew or for those enthusiastic raw foodies try this recipe

ENZYMES FOR ENERGY

The HerbalDispensarWhere you belong

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Almond Halvah1cup raw tahinibullfrac34 cup agave nectarbullfrac34 cup raw whole bullalmonds coarsely ground in a food processorfrac34 cup raw almonds bullfinelygroundinafoodprocessor

In a mixing bowl combine the tahini agave nectar and coarsely ground almonds Mix thoroughly

Press the halvah into a glass baking dish or roll into bite size balls

Coatwithfinelygroundalmonds Cover and store in the freezer

Serve thoroughly chilled right out of the freezer

Recipe from Rawvolution by Matt Amsden

To make life easy we have an exciting array of raw foods in store

Including Little Bird - raw bull

gluten free sugar free no soy

vegan organic goodnesshellip

Superfood Salad Clustersbull

Superfood Trail Clustersbull

Vanilla and Almond Macaroonsbull

Cacao and Raspberry bull

Macaroons

Passionfruit and Macadamia bull

Macaroons

Fig and ginger Grawnolabull

Cacao and Superfoods bull

Grawnola

Macadamia and Berries bull

Grawnola

Mexican Sundried Tomato bull

crackers

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GOT A QUESTION FOR OUR EXPERTS

We have a great group of experts in their field from Naturopaths to chefs travel wine and fitness experts

So send us your questions

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13

y

At Nourish we are all about great food But we are busy people too so thought we would share with you our favourite takeaways and why

Mizzoni

Woodfired

Pizza

Little IndiaTraditionalcharcoalfiredtandoorsareoneofthesecretstothefantasticflavoureddishesfromLittleIndiaWhatstartedwhenSukhiampJoannaGillopenedtheirfirstrestaurant in Dunedin in1991 has now grown to a group of over 13 restaurants throughout New Zealand

TheauthenticflavourofthetandoorisimpossibletoreplicateandthereasonwhyLittle Indiarsquos hand- made naan bread is so addictive In fact authenticity is the reason Little India restaurants have been so successful Specialising in dishes from the North of India all Little Indiarsquos recipes were created by Sukhirsquos grandmother Premjit Kaur Gill Premjit even trained all their head chefs so you know the dishes are exactly how she would want them

AtthehelmofbothHamiltonrestaurantsisGoldieRaiGoldiehasjustfinishedamakeoveroftheHamiltonflagshiprestaurantinAlexanderStWithluxuriousboothschandeliers and pictures of the Little India family you may just want to stay instead of rushing in for takeaways

Youwillfindeveryonersquosfavouritebutterchicken(MurgMumtaz)onthemenuand I promise the kids will love it but be a little adventurous and every time you gotrysomethingnewTotastetheflavourofthetandoorIrsquodrecommendtheTandoor platter for two with a selection of appetizers like tandoor chicken beautiful marinated lamb cutlets as well as my all time favourite onion bhajis The menu also offers an amazing selection of vegetarian options

wwwlittleindiaconz

Gourmet Takeaways

Mizzoni Woodfired Pizza Twenty something year old entrepreneurs Ryan Burke amp John Moughan came home one night and declared they were going to design and build a mobile pizza oven After a trip to Melbourne to research making hand stretched dough Italian inspired pizzaandactualpizzaovensMizzoniWoodfiredPizzawasbornAyearandahalflaterandtheMizzoniboysarearegularlocalfixtureandcanbefoundroadsideaswell as at events like the Great Race round the Bridges and the upcoming revamped AampP Show

Even though their pizza oven is mobile itrsquos still food safety compliant and spotlessly clean ldquoWeather is sometimes a bit of a painrdquo smiles John ldquobut if people show up wersquore happy to cookrdquo Plus they have eftpos

A trained Chef Ryan likes nothing better than to come up with new pizza toppings using fresh ingredients although they are quick to add that they recognise their regular customers (particularly those with kids) love family favourites like the Hawaiian that consistently remain on the menu

Mizzoni have recently gone into partnership with artisan bakery Volare to commercially produce their delicious bases and package them for home use Yoursquoll findtheirpizzabasesatTheGreenGrocerVetroampVolareusingthenameTheNZPizza Base Company

RyanandJohnarefindingthemselvessobusythattheyarecurrentlybuildingasecond mobile pizza oven to enable them to take on more catering and event opportunities whilst maintaining their popular roadside presence If you have a Christmas function or party coming up Mizzoni welcome enquiries about bringing their fabulous pizza oven to your home or workplace and creating their pizzas Really itrsquos food and atmosphere rolled into one Check out their website or follow them on Facebook for their up-to-date schedule

wwwmizzoniconz

Little

India

Gourmet 4 Alexander Street Cnr Alexander amp Hood StreetsP 07 8381620

Shop 21 Rototuna Shopping Centre Rototuna P 07 8525884

Yoursquoll find Mizzoni Woodfired Pizzas parked at Swarbrick Landing (River Road) and Huntington Drive

14

Takeaways

ScoffDeborah Nudds and Dean Leary have been serving Hamiltonians for over 20 years and trust me they get it right ldquoA lot of our dishes especially the Chorizo Risotto Bacon Fettuccine and Salmon Fillet on Mash have been customer favourites since we opened Scoff in 2003 and we canrsquot take them off the menurdquo laughs Deb ldquoBut we are really loving inventing our weekly specials too as they allow us to be creative with new seasons produce as it becomes available Spring is such an exciting foodie time - asparagus spring Lamb baby veges Yumrdquo

The great thing about Scoff is the huge variety on offer from classic old school burgers served with fresh garden salad or crisp hand cut chips to traditional pastas and risottos They have a number of tasty salads side orders of vegetables and a range ofhealthyoptionsThentherersquosthehugedoublelambshanksorjuicyscotchfilletonfabulousmashedpotatoesorfreshspicyfishoncouscous

If it is a treat you need after a hard day I can recommend one of Scoffrsquos divine desserts ndash choices include their modern twist on the bread and butter pudding or classic chocolate mousse or orange and ginger cheesecake

No need to ever argue about whatrsquos for dinner The menu also caters for gluten free vegetarian and dairy free diets and they even have the kids sorted with meals for littliesScoffistake-outfoodthatextendsbeyondtheFridayNightritualoffishandchips With its huge variety its healthy and nutritious ingredients and convenience Scoff is a great solution for dinner any night of the week

Scoff has two outlets Claudelands and Flagstaff and is open 7 days from 430 pm for pick up or home delivery

wwweatscoffconz

Provincia

l

Chip Co

Scoff

Provincial chip coThe Provincial Chip Co opened on Cambridge Road Hillcrest in November last year Therehasbeenafishnchipshopherefor50yearsbutthisisnrsquotjustanyoldfishnchip shop The Provincial Chip Co owned by Sally and James Cassidy is all about providing great takeaway food from local and sustainable ingredients

ldquoJamesandIlovefoodrdquosaysSallySallyisfromtheUKandshesaysldquofishnchipsarea big deal in the UKrdquo With husband James being a trained chef the couple wanted to open a business that not only provided beautiful homemade food all cooked from scratch and free from preservatives and additives they also wanted to support local growers and producers

Hand cut chips which take the team 2-3 hours a day to prepare are made from locally grown Agria potatoes The burger buns are delivered fresh from Volare and their meat all of which is free range comes from Soggy Bottom in Ngaruwahia and Lifestyle Meats in Dinsdale

Sourcing a constant supply of local ingredients has caused some headaches but the couple believe strongly in what they are trying to do Along with sourcing local ingredients there is a big emphasis on seasonality and sustainability The burgers change often and are served with seasonal vegetables Plus all the food scraps are taken away by Soggy Bottom and fed to the pigs

ThefreshfishfromHamiltonSeafoodschangesdependingonwhathascomeinofftheboatsSustainablefishissomethingSallyispassionateaboutldquoWereallywanttointroducepeopletodifferentfishspeciesrdquosaysSallywhobelievesNewZealandersarecreaturesofhabitonlyeverorderingthesame2or3fishvarietiesTheremaybeaplentifulsupplynowsaysSallybutifweonlyfishforthesevarietiesthiswonrsquotbethe case On the weekends you will even be able to pick up some of Jamesrsquo beautiful homebakingIspiedrichchocolatebrownieandjamfilleddoughnutsthenightwevisited

694 Grey Street Hamilton

shop 2 Flagstaff Shopping Centre River Rd Hamilton

E contacteatscoffconz

Scoff Hotline 050 834 31 31

31 Cambridge Rd Hamilton

Open Tues ndash Sun 5-8ishPh 856 4582

15

Thai food is a wonderful combination of fresh ingredients married together with the perfect balance of sweet and sour salty and spicy

Stir Fried Tiger Prawns with curry powder (Koong Pad Pong Ka Ree)serves 2

15 Tiger prawnsbull2 eggsbull1Tblspneachofmincedgarliclightsoysaucefishsauceandbulloyster sauce1 tspn sugarbull1 Tblspn chilli paste with soya bean oilbullfrac14 c milkbull2 spring onions cut to 1rdquo piecesbull100g celery leaves cutbull100g onion thinly slicedbull50g red capsicum thinly slicedbull

Beattheeggsthenaddsoysaucefishsauceoystersaucecurrypowder milk and chilli paste then mix well

Heat oil in a wok and add garlic and onions stir fry until golden and then add the egg mix Stir fry for another 30 seconds before adding the prawns

When the prawns are nearly cooked add the remaining ingredients and cook for a further 30 seconds Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with coriander Serve with rice

Stir f

ried t

iger

prawn

s with

curry

powd

er

ThaiRecipes

I donrsquot think I have met a person who doesnrsquot love Thai food If you are keen to learn more about Thai food Thanya from the Thai Market on Grey St will come to you and teach you and a group of friends how quick and easy Thai food is to cook You will also discover the wonderful ingredients that create those wonderful Thaiflavourswhichofcourseareallavailable at The Thai Market

Here are a couple of great recipes from Thanya to whet your appetite

16

BBQ Thai Beef Salad

(Yum Neur Yang)Serves 2

2 sirloin steaksbull3 Tblspns sugarbull2Tblspnseachoffishsauceamplimejuicebull1 Tblspn minced chilli (smaller the hotter bullThanya uses red bird eye chilli)1 clove garlic mincedbullfrac14 cup cucumberbull1 red onion thinly slicedbullfrac12 cup mint leavesbull5 cherry tomatoesbull50g celerybull1 Tblspn oilbull3 Tblspns lemon grass thinly slicedbull2 Tblspns roasted peanuts choppedbull

Combinethesugarfishsaucelimejuicegarlicand chilli in a bowl and mix well

BBQ the steak to your preference and then slice very thinly Cut tomatoes in half Peel and half the cucumber then thinly slice along with the celery Toss the steak with the sauce and add the remaining ingredients Season to taste and garnish with peanuts

BBQ

Thai beef

salad

Discover the wonderful

ingredients that create

those wonderful Thai flavours

Join our weekly email keeping you in touch with our Friday night tastings wine education classes and special wine deals

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DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

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The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

17

This spring you may notice badges popping up on some of the cafes around town These Scout inspired merit badges are part of a very cool scheme called the Conscious Consumers Cafe Project

StartedlastyearbyWellingtonnotforprofitgroupthe42collectivethe Conscious Consumers Cafe Project encourages cafes to adopt more sustainable practices by awarding badges that publicly recognise their commitment to the environment Sanchia from Rocket Espresso Bar on Grey St told us that they had heard about Conscious Consumers in Wellington and were really excited about its arrival in the Waikato

From 8am - 7 days Dinner Wednesday - Saturday from 6pm cnr Queenwood amp Herbert Aves Chartwell

07 855 0511 Follow us on Facebook

From our hands to your table

Seasonal food from our own

gardens amp artisan producers cooked

from scratch in the Zinc kitchen

wwwzinccafeconz

Itrsquos organic free range and always fresh

Conscious Consumerrsquos nine badges help to inform cafe patrons of some of the business choices that go on behind the scenes of that particular cafe Badges are awarded for seasonal food fair-trade coffee organic milk eco-friendly cleaning products free range eggs allowing patrons to supply their own cup recycling composting and eco-friendly packaging These are all practices that the group believe make good business sense respect people and the environment and reflectcurrentconsciousconsumerpreferencesTojointheprojecta cafeacute must qualify for a minimum of four badges When you visit a conscious cafeacute take a moment to look at their badges and see which practices they have adopted it could be different at each cafeacute

more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from

18

Life cycle of a coffee bean Carmo de Minas Brasil

fresh coffee beans

locally roasted

cup of excellence

specialty coffee

grinders

espresso machinery

brewing equipment

green coffee

coffee books

coffee jibber jabber

rocketcoffeeconz 07 839 6422

To find out more about this exciting project contact George or Lou Belle Barrett

Waikato Co-ordinators on 021 175 5127 or waikatoconsciousconsumersorgnz

At the same time Conscious Consumers aim to empower customers to makeconsciouspurchasingchoicesCoffeecultureisfirmlyembeddedinNew Zealand now Hayley from Zinc Cafeacute told us that they ldquogenuinely believe that more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from We are pleased that

sustainability is catching on and it is only a good thing that organisations like Conscious Consumers are recognizing the importance of what we chose to dordquo Courtenay Paul from Momento agrees saying ldquoThese days people are paying a lot more attention to our environment and sustainability amp there is a drive for businesses to have better (environmental) business practicesrdquo

Earlier this year the project won a Green Ribbon Award recognising Conscious Consumers outstanding contribution to protecting and

enhancing New Zealandrsquos environment In July they expanded their reach to Auckland In September itrsquos Hamiltonrsquos turn The group admits that this is a ldquoliving projectrdquo and that the badges andteststoawardthebadgeswillevolvetoreflectchangingconsumer preferences and expectations

As well as the colourful window badges Conscious Consumers also have a website wwwconsciousconsumersorgnz with a directory of participating cafes and suppliers to the cafeacute industryofenvironmentallyfriendlyproductsYoursquollalsofindout what each badge means what criteria needs to be met to be awarded that badge and which cafes have been awarded it

The project is in its infancy in the region but the team have big plans ldquoOur aim for the Waikatorsquo says Lou Belle one of the regions co-ordinators ldquois to expand the Conscious Consumer cafeacute and supplier network from the initial townships of Hamilton Raglan and Cambridge into the wider region to include the vibrant cafe cultures from the Coromandel Peninsula as far south as the Taupo district and to include the many rural cafe gems in betweenrdquo

19

Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

2

2

2

2

2

1 2

3

4

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Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

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Discover the gourmet delights in and around Katikati

Waihi

Tauranga

1 Bread NZ

Discover the authentic taste of organic sourdough bread and patisserie baked in awoodfiredoveninaruralsettingAllvisits are by appointment and a $10 per person cover charge applies

871 State Highway 2 RD1 KatikatiP 07 985 6231 M 027 348 7879 E henribreadnzcom W wwwbreadnzcom

2 Backblocks Food

Luxury handmade pateacutes dips and terrines made from pure New Zealand game meats and wild food Join us Fridays for tastings between 10am-3pm

244 Tanners Point Rd RD1 KatikatiP 021 261 4835E backblocksfoodgmailcomW wwwbackblocksconz

3 Katikati Frantoio Limited

Biogreenorganiccertifiedolivegroveour Viridis Grove olive oil is available at local Farmers Markets and in shops aroundtheBOPAppointmentsareessential to view the grove and olive processing facility

117 Lindemann Road RD1 KatikatiP 07 549 1467E heuckclearnetnz

Follow our Food trail map here

which will take you through the prolific growing area of Katikati in the Bay of Plenty and visit some of our great food

producers

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

2

2

2

2

2

1 2

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4

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7

8

Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

12

13

9

6 The Onion Vege Place

The Onion Vege Place is a family owned and operated vegetable store We hope youenjoythetasteofourfreshlocallygrown and in season vegetables Open 730 - 530 daily

2998 State Highway 2 RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 0232

4 Smokey Smoked Seafoods

TheexpertsinsmokedfishPopintochataboutsmokingyourfishortrysomeof ours Our shop hours are Monday to Friday8amto5pmforsmokedfishwithfreshfishonThursampFri

60d Marshall Rd Katikati P 07 549 1668E infosmokeyconzW wwwsmokeyconz

7 Kings Seeds

Kings Seeds is a 100 NZ owned and operated mail order seed company supplying New Zealand gardeners for over thirty years Open to the public every Friday 9-noon

189 Wharawhara Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 3409 E infokingsseedsconz W wwwkingsseedsconz

8 Fantail Lodge

Fantail Lodge is a country estate with a working orchard and a luxury lodge Our own restaurant lsquoChapeaursquo specialises infreshlocalproduceampawardwinningwines

117 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 1581E infofantaillodgeconzW wwwfantailodgeconzFb wwwfacebookcomfantaillodgecountryestate

12 Incredible Edibles

Wanderenjoyandsamplethefruitsfrom our 3 hectares of entirely edible plants Tours takes approximately 15hours $10 per person and booking are essential

60 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 552 0331W wwwedibleconz

11 Harbourside Macadamias

This picturesque orchard with breathtaking views produces macadamia nuts citrus avocados and kiwifruit

402 Matahui Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 522 0718E daniellxtraconzW wwwharboursidemacadamiascom

estled into the coastline Katikati is the northern gateway to the Bay of Plenty From hills to harbour it is no more than a 10 minute drive Sitting at the foothills of the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park and dipping its toes into the Tauranga harbour you will discover Katikati has an amazing array of artisan producers and wonderful food grown from the fertile land and pristine watersN

9 Perfectly Pure

PerfectlyPurepreservesjustlikeGrand-ma used to make Visit our shop which sellssoapschocolatesampothergoodiesall made by Trish Open 1030am ndash 400pmFriSatampSun

277 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 2252 E trishxtraconz

While taking the opportunity to visit the local food producers take time to see what else Katikati has to offer Katikati also known as New Zealandrsquos Mural Townstartedin1991withjustthreemuralsandnowboastsover46worksof art depicting the communities history and culture

AlsouniquetoKatikatiistheHaikuPathwayawalkabout2kmslongwhichwinds its way along the Uretara River The paths lead past boulders engraved with Haiku a short poem (usually about nature) written by poets from around the world Visit wwwkatikaticuisinecom

13 Basecamp Country Shop amp Smokery

Basecamp is a boutique salami business Come and view the hand-built smoke houses and maybe catch a glimpse of trophy stags or wild boar grazing in the paddocks along the driveway Shop hours Monday ndash Thursday 9am-4pm Friday 9am-12pm

504 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 552 0013E infobasecampsalamisconzW wwwbasecampsalamisconz

5 Kaimai Country Collection

Pop into Kaimai Country Collection and discover more than antiques We make a great range of handmade preserves using local ingredients as well as decadent fruit cakes Opening hours 7days a week 10am-5pm

19 Main Road KatikatiP 07 549 5820E kaimaicountryxtraconz

10 Mount Eliza Cheese

Artisancheesemakersmakingcloth-ripened hard cheeses You can buy our cheeses at the Tauranga Farmerrsquos Market at the Katikati Produce Market Door sales factory tours and tastings by appointment

266 Hot Springs Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 549 5669E cheesemountelizaconzW wwwmountelizaconz

21

WellingtonNew Zealandrsquos capital of food

W

22

ellington is where I caught the hospitality bug and will always have a special place in my heart I arrived in Wellington a fresh faced 18 year old from Hamilton where an espresso machinewasstillararesightandfinediningwasthebuffet

at Memory Lane Restaurant Wellington was then and still is today our capital of food

Whenever I get the chance to return there is never enough time to revisit old favourites and discover the newest hippest places that have sprung up This year my husband Andrew and I decided to head down for Wellington on a Plate In its third year Wellington on a Plate is so popular many of the events in the two week programme sold out within a matter of days

Known for my lists and aided by the team at Grow Wellington I had a jam packed few days lined up We arrived on Saturday night and were whisked off for a wonderful home cooked meal with friends now living in Newtown What a great way to start our weekend

The next morning the forecast cold snap had arrived But we have come prepared this is after all Wellington So wrapped up warmly we wandered down to the waterfront to check out the City Market Held in the Chaffers Dock building the City Market has been described as a stellar line up of local food and beverage producers under one roof

Started by Martin Bosley and Rachel Taulelei just over 2 years ago the market doesnrsquot have the strict rules many Farmers Markets have yet it still

managestoreflectthewonderfuldiversityoftheWellingtonregionRachel says ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of community through foodrdquo

RachelwhoownsYellowBrickRoadawholesalefishsupplycompanywhichprovideschefswithlonglinesustainablefishsaystheideaforthemarket came together pretty quickly Within 10-12 weeks of Rachel and Martin having the idea it was up and running Beside Rachelrsquos busy stand is Martin Bosley one of New Zealandrsquos most awarded chefs cooking up humble bacon butties

Each week the market hosts a different restaurant Rachel says they have been lucky because the venue which Martin uses for events has a commercial kitchen meaning local restaurants can have a chance to showcase what they do well Rachel also believes that the market is a great

way for local businesses that are now everyday names like Emporio coffee to stay in touch with their customers So after the low down from Rachel I am off to meet eat and discover

First up is Nikki from Creative Cooking with her array of the popular macarons But what Nikki really wants me to try are her delicate Caneleacutes These delicate

French cakes are picked to be the next big thing Next door is Rachel from the Prodigal Daughter Rachel imports a fabulous range of Italian delicacies frompastatotrufflesandiskeenformetotrysomeNexttocatchmy attention is Anthony the Head chef at Wakelin House in Greytown You may have seen their range of gourmet pies aioli and pates which are available at Farro Fresh and Nosh stores

The city market reflects the wonderful diversity of the

wellington region ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of

community through foodrdquo

23

Handmade chocolates wine fresh produce crepes and amazing pastries are all available at the market but I am drawn to La Marche Francais cheeses With a shop and cafe in Thorndon this is another place I have heard lots about I am in heaven surrounded by an amazing array of imported cheeses including a huge selection of unpasteurised ones

After about two hours Andrew my husband looks seriously bored so we head back out into the elements to discover the Harbourside Market Even as an impending snow storm rolls in this market is teaming with people Huge fruit and vegetable stalls dominate with artisan producers and ready to eat food scattered around

Two minutes walk past the Harbourside Market and we are at Te Papa so we pop in to see whatrsquos on at lsquoour placersquo It is quickly apparent we are not the only ones who think Te Papa is a great option on a cold Sunday morning Andrew heads for the giant squid exhibition Hey itrsquos kind of food

Next stop is coffee at Cafe Deluxe a typical Wellington spot next to the Embassy theatre which has remained a constant for over two decades Revived we head to Moore Wilsons on Tory St Open 7 days a week Moore Wilsons is a foodiersquos heaven Originally a trade only business Moore Wilsons has been supplying Wellingtonrsquos restaurants and cafes with top quality ingredients for nearly 100 years In the last 15 years this family business opened its doors to the general public and is now one of the best food storesinthecountryHereyouwillfindamazingproducemeatandfreshfishwinescheesebreadsandmoreSincemylastvisitthefloorspacehasmore than doubled and there is even a full display kitchen

Exhausted we are thankful that in Wellington you are never far from a great restaurant or cafe We head to Fidelrsquos just 2 minutes from our hotel on Cuba St They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo and I would have to agree The food is great cafe

fare with a mix of pizza salads curries and so on all of which is generous and reasonably priced The service like almost everywhere in Wellington was spot on We leave with a big slice of homemade carrot cake for dessert

Monday we wake to snow falling and decide to snuggle in for a bit longer That is until I remember I have an appointment with Vanda

OrsquoBrien from Kirkcaldie and Stains Kirkcaldie and Stains is Wellingtonrsquos premiere department store Established in 1863 Kirks as it is known to Wellingtonians has occupied the same grand building on Lambton Quay since 1908 Vanda the food buyer for Kirks shows me around her wonderful department which has evolved over the years to offer more thanjustimportedluxurygoodslikecaviarandtrufflesalthoughyoucandefinitelystillgetthesehere

Vanda tells me that the biggest shift over the years has been the focus on New Zealand products with Wellingtonrsquos regional producers high on the list To highlight their local products there is a little sticker with the Kirks seal of approval on all products from the region Vanda says they use to stock French and Belgian chocolates now they are all New Zealand made This too is the case for their wines which other than the Champagne are all sourced from New Zealand vineyards The reason Vanda says is that New Zealand wines are as good as any in the world

They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is cuban

and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo

24

YouwillstillfindagreatrangeofimportedgoodsatKirkstheseVandasaysareiconicproductsNewZealanddoesnrsquotproduceThehugeJellyBellystandwith24flavoursisagreatexampleThere are also treats from the UK American Twinkies and more As we go further into the shop we come to the kitchenware department with every kitchen gadget pot pan and knife you can imagine Vanda explains about their regular tastings demos and themed events but to tell you the truth Irsquom no longer listening Talk about a kid in lolly shop Andrew is a little over food shops at this stage so we head to the Reserve Bank for something a little different Irsquom thinking that if we rob it can I buy one of everything at Kirkcaldies

AlthoughnotconvincedatfirstIsoondiscoverthemuseum at the Reserve Bank is in fact a fascinating place We just miss a school group and have the place to ourselves and with the help and knowledge of the friendly guide we have a thoroughly interesting time

Back to the hotel to warm up and a quick nap before our friendly local chauffer arrives to take us out to Miramar Aided by Peter Jacksons Weta workshop Miramar has suddenlybecometheldquoitrdquosuburbinWellingtonandaflurryof great restaurants and cafes have popped up

Tonight we are off to La Boca Loca which is right next door to the recently renovated Roxy cinema Great Mexican is always on my radar and I was lucky enough to meet Lucas one of the owners at the City Markets on Sunday La Bocas kitchen is led by a talented team Christopher Martinez is a chef born and bred in Mexico having moved to New Zealand to work at La Boca Adele McMahon is originally from Dunedin but has worked for some heavy weights in the industry including Luke Mangan Peter Gordon and most recently Al Brown

Prices are very reasonable with mains at $25 and tacos or enchilada type dishes being around the $11 mark At these prices we thought the dishes would be small and order a couple each Also we couldnrsquot decide This is not your old elPasoMexicanwithtomatoflavouredminceand lashings of sour cream The dishes are light andfreshwithhomemadetortillasandfillingslikechillimarinatedfishandroastporkshoulderWashed down with an authentic Mexican beer we roll out the door

Our last day arrives all too soon and we have to start thinking about heading home We have breakfast at Midnight Espresso one of Wellingtonrsquos original cafes and the birthplace of Havana coffee

We have one more important date and it has us heading back to Miramar for lunch at The Larder Here we are treated to a fabulous lunch by Jacob Brown and his team When the lunch crowd dwindles and we have finishedourmealwegetthechancetochattoJacobandI get the feeling Jacob and I would get on The Larder is a fabulous restaurantcafe anyone would be pleased to have in their neighbourhood Jacob describes the menu asproducefocussedwhichmeansitdirectlyreflectstheseasons A proponent of nose to tail eating Jacob is also keen for people to be open to different cuts of meat utilising and therefore honouring the animal

As you can imagine we leave Wellington with a longer list of places we need to return to next time we visit

wwwcitymarketconz

Every Sunday 830-12301 Herd St Wellington

wwwharboursidemarketconz

Every Sunday 730-100

wwwfidelscafecom

234 Cuba St Wellington

wwwlabocalocaconz

19 Park Rd Miramar WellingtonOpen 7 days - breakfast lunch

and dinner

wwwthelarderconz

cnr Darlington amp Camperdown Rds Miramar WellingtonOpen Tues- Sunday

(dinners Thurs Fri amp Sat)

wwwmoorewilsonconz

Cnr of Tory and College StreetsOpen 7 days

wwwwaikatoaandpconz

29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

at the Royal New Zealand Shoat the Royal New Zealand Show

love the aroma

Experience the fl avour

HOSTED BY

savour the taste

With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

facebook or visit our website wwwnourishmagazineconz

The country is coming to town this October

Royal New Zealand

Show Hosted by the

Waikato AampP Association

Friday 28th October to Sunday 30 October 2011

9am-4pm daily

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Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

28

2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

29

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

204 river road

wwwwaikatofarmersmarketsconzwwwfacebookcompagesWaikato-Farmers-Market

Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

31

AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

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Stainless steel drink bottles Environmentally friendly and non-leaching

Also available with neoprene Koolers for extra coolness ndash in a variety of colours Hygienic easy to clean and keep your drink cool

Variety of sizes between 350ml and 2L Dishwasher safe and able to take ice cubes

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We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

virgin olive oil as well as a standard pack of asparagus to give away (valued at $35 and $24)

To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

vickinourishmagazineconz

Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

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We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

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MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

36

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31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

find us on facebookphone 07 863 8980

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6pmSpecial guest speaker

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International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

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As the afternoon winds down its time to start doing the orders for tomorrow

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Cooking demonstrations

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Classic cheese burger

simple delicious addictive

bull Free Range Chicken Duck bull Tender NZ Beef Lamb amp Porkbull Home made Sausages Bacon Salami amp Smoked Meats bull Bulk Processing Specials bull Trusted Traditional Butchery Quality

Dinsdale Shopping Centre next to Magic Fresh

Ph 07 957 6007

Fresh free range chicken beef lamb and pork mince available in store ndash perfect for burgers

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Classic cheese burger

500g of beef mincebull1 eggbullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbullfrac14 cup tomato saucebull1 Tblspn Worcestershire saucebullfrac12onionfinelyslicedbull1garlicclovefinelychoppedbullSalt and pepperbull

Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly before dividing into four and shaping into pattiesJustbeforefinishingthecookingofthe patties place some cheese on top and allow the heat from the pan to melt it Or alternatively put the cooked patties topped with some cheese in the oven for 1-2 minutes

Serve the cheesy covered patties on toasted buns spread with homemade aioli salad and of course a pickle

Chicken amp Cranberry Burger

500g chicken mincebullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbullfrac12 cup dried cranberriesbullfrac12onionfinelychoppedbull1garlicclovefinelychoppedbull1 eggbull1 Tblspn Tuscan seasoningbullSalt amp pepper to tastebull

Thoroughly mix all ingredients together Form into 4 even size ball and then shape into approximately 1 cm thick Heat a little oil in a pan and fry patties Once brown on one side turn down the heat to ensure the chicken cooks through before the second side gets too brown

Serve on a toasted bun lathered with homemade aioli salad and then topped with Brie and a dollop of cranberry relish makes 4

Thai Pork with cucumber relish

500g pork mincebull2springonionsfinelychoppedbull1tspnoflemongrassfinelychoppedbull1cmofpeeledrootgingerfinelychoppedbull1tspnfishsaucebull1 Tblspn sweet chilli saucebull1 eggbullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbullSalt amp pepperbull

To make the patty mix all the ingredients together divide into four and shape

For the relish1 telegraph cucumber (or 2 Lebanese bullcucumbers)frac12 a red onionbullfrac12 a red chillibull

Chopped corianderbullJuice of frac12 limebull1Tblspn rice wine vinegarbull1 tspn brown sugarbull

Make ribbons from the cucumber by using a vegetable peeler Once you get to the seeds turn the cucumber a quarter turn repeat this until all you have left is the middle part of the cucumber (which you can throw away) Finely slice the red onion and chilli and mix with the cucumber ribbons along with chopped coriander Mix together the lime juice rice wine vinegar and sugar before pouring over

Served the cucumber relish on top of the Thai Pork Burger patty For an alternative to a burger make the pork mix into meatballs and serve with the cucumber relish wrapped in a warm tortilla makes 4

Salmon Burger with caper cream cheese

250g fresh salmonbullCorianderbullFresh gingerbull2 spring onionsbullZest of frac12 a limebull1 Tblspn sweet chilli saucebullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbull2 eggbullSalt amp pepperbull

Poach the salmon by putting it in a pot and just covering it with cold water Add in a piece of fresh ginger the white parts of the spring onion and the coriander stalks Bring the water to the boil and turn off Remove the salmon and allow it to cool

Chop the coriander leaves and your remaining green parts of the spring onion add these to the cooled salmon and the remaining ingredients Divide into four and shape into patties before frying

Serve the salmon patties on a toasted bun with salad and a dollop of cream cheese with chopped capers mixed through it makes 2

Lamb with Halloumi amp Caramelised Onion Burger

4 Lamb leg steaksbullHalloumibullOlive oilbullBasil or oreganobullHummusbullRocketbullChar grilled red capsicumbullCaramelised onionbullTurkish Breadbull

Slice the halloumi and drizzle with olive oil and allow to marinade along with chopped herbs Season your lamb steaks and then grill on the BBQ or in a hot pan Cook the halloumi the same way turning only once

To assemble your burgers spread hummus onto your toasted Turkish bread add rocket and char grilled red capsicum After having allowed you lamb to rest for a few minutes put that on the rocket and top with grilled halloumi and caramelised onions

Caramelised onions2 tbs olive oilbull3 red onions slicedbull2 tbs brown sugarbull1-2 tbs balsamic vinegarbull

Heat a little oil in a pan and add the onions and a pinch of salt Cook them on a low heat for 15 minutes stirring occasionally to prevent them from sticking Make sure the onions arenrsquot actually browning Add the brown sugar and balsamic and continue to cook for another 10 minutes When done they should be sticky and caramelised

Once you have mixed all your bullingredients together take a teaspoon of the mix and cook this This is your taster to check that you have seasoned the mix well enough Itrsquos also a test to see that your burgers will hold together when cooked

When shaping your burgers take bullthe time to make them even and to ensure they are not too thick If they are too thick the outside will

burn before the middle is cooked and they will more often than not collapse under their own weight Dantersquos Fine Foods in Cambridge sell an inexpensive burger patty tool to help shape and compress you patties

When cooking your patties ensure bullthe pan (or BBQ) is hot and oiled but once your patties are brown on one side turn the heat down

BurgerRecipes

NOURISH Tips

Chicken

amp

Cranber

ry

burger

Thai Pork

Salmon

burger

Lamb with

Halloumi

Sevre on a toasted bun with your favourite sides and enjoy

enough Then in batches dip your onion rings into the batter and then into the oil You will need to turn them to ensure they cook evenly

When golden remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels Season again with some freshly ground salt and pepper

Malteasers Shake

1cup MalteasersbullLarge scoop of vanilla ice creambull1 cup milkbull

Place the Malteasers into the blender and blitz for a few seconds to crush them up Add the milk and ice cream and blend for a sweet malty treat

DEL

I bull BISTR

O bull

BAR

NEW SPRINGMENU

62 CHURCH RD HAMILTON 07 850 9339

Aioli

5 roasted garlic cloves bull5 egg yolksbull2 Tblspns Lemon juice (or white vinegar) bull1 Tablespoon mustardSalt bullOil (canola)bull

In a kitchen whizz put all the ingredients but the oil With the motor running slowly pour in the oil If you pour it in too fast it will curdle so take your time The aioli will get thicker the more oil you put in It will keep for at least a month covered in the fridge

If you donrsquot have a whizz whisk all the ingredients except the oil in a glass or stainless steel bowl While you continue to

whisk slowly drizzle in the oil This process is helped tremendously if you have someone who can pour the oil in while you whisk

Onion Rings

2 large onionsbull1cupselfraisingflourbull1 cup beer (or soda water)bullSalt and pepperbullCanola oilbull

Heat the oil on a deep fryer or heavy based pot While that is heating up peel the onions andsliceintoringsPlacetheflourinabowlseason well and the slowly add the beer Using a whisk mix until smooth Drop a small piece of bread into your oil to check it is hot

ONION RINGS

10

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The Butcher the Baker and the best coffee maker by Jeanie Watson - $53

The tastes of Central Otago and a passion for cooking inspired Jeanie Watson owner of The Tin Goose Cafe to write her own recipe book I love this book for its delicious cafe inspired recipes using ingredients readily available at the local supermarket and likely to already be in your fridge or pantry

The book is packed with a generous amount of vibrant images that are bright and colourful and made me want to taste the food within It is divided into sensible sections with well thought out selections in each category Ingredients cooking terms and measurements are written in easy to understand language

The Tin Goose Cafe Cookbook

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bull 1 finely diced onionbull 1 clove garlic crushedbull 10g crushed fresh gingerbull 20mls cooking oilbull 400g can of lentilsbull 400g peeled sliced and roasted beetrootbull 100g diced feta cheesebull Handful chopped fresh parsleybull Juice of half a lemonbull 1 tablespoon of Bestow Beauty Oil

DIRECTIONS

Sweat onion garlic and ginger in oil Add the mixture to the drained lentils Add the roasted beetroot feta and parsley

Mix the lemon juice and Bestow Beauty Oil then toss lightly through the mixture Season and serve Note can be served warm or cold

Organic produce is preferable but not essential

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You are the only judge of what you like your opinion is the one that counts when you are making purchasing decisions Check out other views keep an open mind go to wine tastings visit vineyards listen and learn It is a lot of fun I repeatedly get asked where can I get reliable interesting and most importantly useful information Where should you go for more information

Magazines The ones to watch are Wine Gourmet Traveller amp WineState are the best Two excellent annual Wine Guides are written by James Halliday with an Australian focus and Michael Cooper with his look at New Zealand You see them on wine bottles everywhere medals medals and more medals Gold Silver 5 Stars Cuisine amp WineState recommended The debate about their worth has gone on for a very

I want to learn more about wine where do you

suggest I start

long time There are prodigious wine shows In New Zealand the AirNZ and Royal Easter Wine shows are long standing locally focussed amp very worthy events The NZ International Wine Show is open to all comers and has made quite a name for itself in very short time In Australia The National Wine Show the Sydney Top 100 and the Royal Show of each of the state capitals are worth looking at With wine shows its a consistency of results that you should look for If a wine receives several Gold Medals Gold plus lots of Silvers or a bunch of Silver Medals alone it has reached a very high standard It is a sign of a consistent approval of several groups of judges in various times and places

A weight of numbers that cant be ignored wine reviews should be treated similarly and added to this mix For local results check on line wwwwineshowconz In both countries there are many shows Many are regionally focussed others have price point ceilings For example in a Wine show where a $25 retail price is the ceiling would a wine receiving a Gold Medal there receive one in a show with open entry These shows can downgrade and muddle the worth of the whole show system

Reviewers As the Internet has changed wine marketing it also made getting views out into the public arena a lot easier Lets stay local The world is too big of an oyster to cover in this article Bob Campbell MW and Michael Cooper have the pedigree Sam Kim is worth checking out as is Jeff Kelly both via the web Raymond Chan has a great palate and has just started a website he is one to watch Remember trust your own palate it is the best judge

WINE

Henry Primo Vino

Q I am female Should I be doing weights as part of my workouts

A Yes Many women still believe that they will ldquobulk uprdquo if they do strengthweights training but the majority of females donrsquot have the right body make-up to do this through a simple weights programme so donrsquot panic Thebenefitsofincludingastrengthtrainingcomponent are many and varied

Weight loss is increased through having 1 more muscle in the body The more muscle a body has the more fuelenergy we burn through an increased metabolic rateStronger muscles help with reducing the 2 likelihood of getting and will reduce the impact of osteoporosis reduce the risk of injury in everyday activities and reduce the likelihood of falls (which generally result in injury)Strength training changes the shape of 3 our body therefore improving our look andsubsequentlyourconfidenceselfesteemIt is important that an appropriate 4 weights programme is developed for

Q amp A Keeping fit and healthy with Jenny Tulloch

each individual taking into consideration medical and health history currentprevious injuries weight training experience and goals

Q Can I do specific exercises to lose fat in a particular spot

A Unfortunately no We can tone and strengthen a particular muscle however to lose fat in any part of the body requires an overall exercise and nutrition programme

Q Do I need to undertake an hour of exercise every day

A Not necessarily It will depend on your currentlevelofhealthandfitnessand what your goals are however 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise is generally good for maintenance For weight loss improvedfitnessorotherhealthand fitnessgoalsandimprovementsyouwill probably need to up the ante in terms of intensity or duration

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Why do I feel tired after eating instead of energized

Enzymes are magic molecules that catalyze biochemical reactions in every cell of the body Our body produces enzymes to break down the food we eat so that it can be absorbed and converted into energy These processes all involve enzymes Enzymes are heat sensitive and are destroyed at temperatures over 40 degrees celsius When we eat cooked food our body uses (loses) energy in order to digest food When we eat raw food our body retains and gains energy because raw foods naturally contain the enzymes needed for digestion So instead of using all its energy into digesting food the body can carry on creating energy for you to function optimally all day long

Enzymes are found naturally in all raw foods concentrated amounts are found in papaya pineapple and kiwifruit To start simply sprinkle a handful of sprouts on cooked stew or for those enthusiastic raw foodies try this recipe

ENZYMES FOR ENERGY

The HerbalDispensarWhere you belong

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Almond Halvah1cup raw tahinibullfrac34 cup agave nectarbullfrac34 cup raw whole bullalmonds coarsely ground in a food processorfrac34 cup raw almonds bullfinelygroundinafoodprocessor

In a mixing bowl combine the tahini agave nectar and coarsely ground almonds Mix thoroughly

Press the halvah into a glass baking dish or roll into bite size balls

Coatwithfinelygroundalmonds Cover and store in the freezer

Serve thoroughly chilled right out of the freezer

Recipe from Rawvolution by Matt Amsden

To make life easy we have an exciting array of raw foods in store

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gluten free sugar free no soy

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Superfood Salad Clustersbull

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GOT A QUESTION FOR OUR EXPERTS

We have a great group of experts in their field from Naturopaths to chefs travel wine and fitness experts

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13

y

At Nourish we are all about great food But we are busy people too so thought we would share with you our favourite takeaways and why

Mizzoni

Woodfired

Pizza

Little IndiaTraditionalcharcoalfiredtandoorsareoneofthesecretstothefantasticflavoureddishesfromLittleIndiaWhatstartedwhenSukhiampJoannaGillopenedtheirfirstrestaurant in Dunedin in1991 has now grown to a group of over 13 restaurants throughout New Zealand

TheauthenticflavourofthetandoorisimpossibletoreplicateandthereasonwhyLittle Indiarsquos hand- made naan bread is so addictive In fact authenticity is the reason Little India restaurants have been so successful Specialising in dishes from the North of India all Little Indiarsquos recipes were created by Sukhirsquos grandmother Premjit Kaur Gill Premjit even trained all their head chefs so you know the dishes are exactly how she would want them

AtthehelmofbothHamiltonrestaurantsisGoldieRaiGoldiehasjustfinishedamakeoveroftheHamiltonflagshiprestaurantinAlexanderStWithluxuriousboothschandeliers and pictures of the Little India family you may just want to stay instead of rushing in for takeaways

Youwillfindeveryonersquosfavouritebutterchicken(MurgMumtaz)onthemenuand I promise the kids will love it but be a little adventurous and every time you gotrysomethingnewTotastetheflavourofthetandoorIrsquodrecommendtheTandoor platter for two with a selection of appetizers like tandoor chicken beautiful marinated lamb cutlets as well as my all time favourite onion bhajis The menu also offers an amazing selection of vegetarian options

wwwlittleindiaconz

Gourmet Takeaways

Mizzoni Woodfired Pizza Twenty something year old entrepreneurs Ryan Burke amp John Moughan came home one night and declared they were going to design and build a mobile pizza oven After a trip to Melbourne to research making hand stretched dough Italian inspired pizzaandactualpizzaovensMizzoniWoodfiredPizzawasbornAyearandahalflaterandtheMizzoniboysarearegularlocalfixtureandcanbefoundroadsideaswell as at events like the Great Race round the Bridges and the upcoming revamped AampP Show

Even though their pizza oven is mobile itrsquos still food safety compliant and spotlessly clean ldquoWeather is sometimes a bit of a painrdquo smiles John ldquobut if people show up wersquore happy to cookrdquo Plus they have eftpos

A trained Chef Ryan likes nothing better than to come up with new pizza toppings using fresh ingredients although they are quick to add that they recognise their regular customers (particularly those with kids) love family favourites like the Hawaiian that consistently remain on the menu

Mizzoni have recently gone into partnership with artisan bakery Volare to commercially produce their delicious bases and package them for home use Yoursquoll findtheirpizzabasesatTheGreenGrocerVetroampVolareusingthenameTheNZPizza Base Company

RyanandJohnarefindingthemselvessobusythattheyarecurrentlybuildingasecond mobile pizza oven to enable them to take on more catering and event opportunities whilst maintaining their popular roadside presence If you have a Christmas function or party coming up Mizzoni welcome enquiries about bringing their fabulous pizza oven to your home or workplace and creating their pizzas Really itrsquos food and atmosphere rolled into one Check out their website or follow them on Facebook for their up-to-date schedule

wwwmizzoniconz

Little

India

Gourmet 4 Alexander Street Cnr Alexander amp Hood StreetsP 07 8381620

Shop 21 Rototuna Shopping Centre Rototuna P 07 8525884

Yoursquoll find Mizzoni Woodfired Pizzas parked at Swarbrick Landing (River Road) and Huntington Drive

14

Takeaways

ScoffDeborah Nudds and Dean Leary have been serving Hamiltonians for over 20 years and trust me they get it right ldquoA lot of our dishes especially the Chorizo Risotto Bacon Fettuccine and Salmon Fillet on Mash have been customer favourites since we opened Scoff in 2003 and we canrsquot take them off the menurdquo laughs Deb ldquoBut we are really loving inventing our weekly specials too as they allow us to be creative with new seasons produce as it becomes available Spring is such an exciting foodie time - asparagus spring Lamb baby veges Yumrdquo

The great thing about Scoff is the huge variety on offer from classic old school burgers served with fresh garden salad or crisp hand cut chips to traditional pastas and risottos They have a number of tasty salads side orders of vegetables and a range ofhealthyoptionsThentherersquosthehugedoublelambshanksorjuicyscotchfilletonfabulousmashedpotatoesorfreshspicyfishoncouscous

If it is a treat you need after a hard day I can recommend one of Scoffrsquos divine desserts ndash choices include their modern twist on the bread and butter pudding or classic chocolate mousse or orange and ginger cheesecake

No need to ever argue about whatrsquos for dinner The menu also caters for gluten free vegetarian and dairy free diets and they even have the kids sorted with meals for littliesScoffistake-outfoodthatextendsbeyondtheFridayNightritualoffishandchips With its huge variety its healthy and nutritious ingredients and convenience Scoff is a great solution for dinner any night of the week

Scoff has two outlets Claudelands and Flagstaff and is open 7 days from 430 pm for pick up or home delivery

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Provincia

l

Chip Co

Scoff

Provincial chip coThe Provincial Chip Co opened on Cambridge Road Hillcrest in November last year Therehasbeenafishnchipshopherefor50yearsbutthisisnrsquotjustanyoldfishnchip shop The Provincial Chip Co owned by Sally and James Cassidy is all about providing great takeaway food from local and sustainable ingredients

ldquoJamesandIlovefoodrdquosaysSallySallyisfromtheUKandshesaysldquofishnchipsarea big deal in the UKrdquo With husband James being a trained chef the couple wanted to open a business that not only provided beautiful homemade food all cooked from scratch and free from preservatives and additives they also wanted to support local growers and producers

Hand cut chips which take the team 2-3 hours a day to prepare are made from locally grown Agria potatoes The burger buns are delivered fresh from Volare and their meat all of which is free range comes from Soggy Bottom in Ngaruwahia and Lifestyle Meats in Dinsdale

Sourcing a constant supply of local ingredients has caused some headaches but the couple believe strongly in what they are trying to do Along with sourcing local ingredients there is a big emphasis on seasonality and sustainability The burgers change often and are served with seasonal vegetables Plus all the food scraps are taken away by Soggy Bottom and fed to the pigs

ThefreshfishfromHamiltonSeafoodschangesdependingonwhathascomeinofftheboatsSustainablefishissomethingSallyispassionateaboutldquoWereallywanttointroducepeopletodifferentfishspeciesrdquosaysSallywhobelievesNewZealandersarecreaturesofhabitonlyeverorderingthesame2or3fishvarietiesTheremaybeaplentifulsupplynowsaysSallybutifweonlyfishforthesevarietiesthiswonrsquotbethe case On the weekends you will even be able to pick up some of Jamesrsquo beautiful homebakingIspiedrichchocolatebrownieandjamfilleddoughnutsthenightwevisited

694 Grey Street Hamilton

shop 2 Flagstaff Shopping Centre River Rd Hamilton

E contacteatscoffconz

Scoff Hotline 050 834 31 31

31 Cambridge Rd Hamilton

Open Tues ndash Sun 5-8ishPh 856 4582

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Thai food is a wonderful combination of fresh ingredients married together with the perfect balance of sweet and sour salty and spicy

Stir Fried Tiger Prawns with curry powder (Koong Pad Pong Ka Ree)serves 2

15 Tiger prawnsbull2 eggsbull1Tblspneachofmincedgarliclightsoysaucefishsauceandbulloyster sauce1 tspn sugarbull1 Tblspn chilli paste with soya bean oilbullfrac14 c milkbull2 spring onions cut to 1rdquo piecesbull100g celery leaves cutbull100g onion thinly slicedbull50g red capsicum thinly slicedbull

Beattheeggsthenaddsoysaucefishsauceoystersaucecurrypowder milk and chilli paste then mix well

Heat oil in a wok and add garlic and onions stir fry until golden and then add the egg mix Stir fry for another 30 seconds before adding the prawns

When the prawns are nearly cooked add the remaining ingredients and cook for a further 30 seconds Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with coriander Serve with rice

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prawn

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I donrsquot think I have met a person who doesnrsquot love Thai food If you are keen to learn more about Thai food Thanya from the Thai Market on Grey St will come to you and teach you and a group of friends how quick and easy Thai food is to cook You will also discover the wonderful ingredients that create those wonderful Thaiflavourswhichofcourseareallavailable at The Thai Market

Here are a couple of great recipes from Thanya to whet your appetite

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BBQ Thai Beef Salad

(Yum Neur Yang)Serves 2

2 sirloin steaksbull3 Tblspns sugarbull2Tblspnseachoffishsauceamplimejuicebull1 Tblspn minced chilli (smaller the hotter bullThanya uses red bird eye chilli)1 clove garlic mincedbullfrac14 cup cucumberbull1 red onion thinly slicedbullfrac12 cup mint leavesbull5 cherry tomatoesbull50g celerybull1 Tblspn oilbull3 Tblspns lemon grass thinly slicedbull2 Tblspns roasted peanuts choppedbull

Combinethesugarfishsaucelimejuicegarlicand chilli in a bowl and mix well

BBQ the steak to your preference and then slice very thinly Cut tomatoes in half Peel and half the cucumber then thinly slice along with the celery Toss the steak with the sauce and add the remaining ingredients Season to taste and garnish with peanuts

BBQ

Thai beef

salad

Discover the wonderful

ingredients that create

those wonderful Thai flavours

Join our weekly email keeping you in touch with our Friday night tastings wine education classes and special wine deals

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Corner Victoria amp Liverpool Streets Hamiltonemail wineprimovinocnz | ph 07 8393139

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DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

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This spring you may notice badges popping up on some of the cafes around town These Scout inspired merit badges are part of a very cool scheme called the Conscious Consumers Cafe Project

StartedlastyearbyWellingtonnotforprofitgroupthe42collectivethe Conscious Consumers Cafe Project encourages cafes to adopt more sustainable practices by awarding badges that publicly recognise their commitment to the environment Sanchia from Rocket Espresso Bar on Grey St told us that they had heard about Conscious Consumers in Wellington and were really excited about its arrival in the Waikato

From 8am - 7 days Dinner Wednesday - Saturday from 6pm cnr Queenwood amp Herbert Aves Chartwell

07 855 0511 Follow us on Facebook

From our hands to your table

Seasonal food from our own

gardens amp artisan producers cooked

from scratch in the Zinc kitchen

wwwzinccafeconz

Itrsquos organic free range and always fresh

Conscious Consumerrsquos nine badges help to inform cafe patrons of some of the business choices that go on behind the scenes of that particular cafe Badges are awarded for seasonal food fair-trade coffee organic milk eco-friendly cleaning products free range eggs allowing patrons to supply their own cup recycling composting and eco-friendly packaging These are all practices that the group believe make good business sense respect people and the environment and reflectcurrentconsciousconsumerpreferencesTojointheprojecta cafeacute must qualify for a minimum of four badges When you visit a conscious cafeacute take a moment to look at their badges and see which practices they have adopted it could be different at each cafeacute

more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from

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Life cycle of a coffee bean Carmo de Minas Brasil

fresh coffee beans

locally roasted

cup of excellence

specialty coffee

grinders

espresso machinery

brewing equipment

green coffee

coffee books

coffee jibber jabber

rocketcoffeeconz 07 839 6422

To find out more about this exciting project contact George or Lou Belle Barrett

Waikato Co-ordinators on 021 175 5127 or waikatoconsciousconsumersorgnz

At the same time Conscious Consumers aim to empower customers to makeconsciouspurchasingchoicesCoffeecultureisfirmlyembeddedinNew Zealand now Hayley from Zinc Cafeacute told us that they ldquogenuinely believe that more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from We are pleased that

sustainability is catching on and it is only a good thing that organisations like Conscious Consumers are recognizing the importance of what we chose to dordquo Courtenay Paul from Momento agrees saying ldquoThese days people are paying a lot more attention to our environment and sustainability amp there is a drive for businesses to have better (environmental) business practicesrdquo

Earlier this year the project won a Green Ribbon Award recognising Conscious Consumers outstanding contribution to protecting and

enhancing New Zealandrsquos environment In July they expanded their reach to Auckland In September itrsquos Hamiltonrsquos turn The group admits that this is a ldquoliving projectrdquo and that the badges andteststoawardthebadgeswillevolvetoreflectchangingconsumer preferences and expectations

As well as the colourful window badges Conscious Consumers also have a website wwwconsciousconsumersorgnz with a directory of participating cafes and suppliers to the cafeacute industryofenvironmentallyfriendlyproductsYoursquollalsofindout what each badge means what criteria needs to be met to be awarded that badge and which cafes have been awarded it

The project is in its infancy in the region but the team have big plans ldquoOur aim for the Waikatorsquo says Lou Belle one of the regions co-ordinators ldquois to expand the Conscious Consumer cafeacute and supplier network from the initial townships of Hamilton Raglan and Cambridge into the wider region to include the vibrant cafe cultures from the Coromandel Peninsula as far south as the Taupo district and to include the many rural cafe gems in betweenrdquo

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

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2

2

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Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

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Discover the gourmet delights in and around Katikati

Waihi

Tauranga

1 Bread NZ

Discover the authentic taste of organic sourdough bread and patisserie baked in awoodfiredoveninaruralsettingAllvisits are by appointment and a $10 per person cover charge applies

871 State Highway 2 RD1 KatikatiP 07 985 6231 M 027 348 7879 E henribreadnzcom W wwwbreadnzcom

2 Backblocks Food

Luxury handmade pateacutes dips and terrines made from pure New Zealand game meats and wild food Join us Fridays for tastings between 10am-3pm

244 Tanners Point Rd RD1 KatikatiP 021 261 4835E backblocksfoodgmailcomW wwwbackblocksconz

3 Katikati Frantoio Limited

Biogreenorganiccertifiedolivegroveour Viridis Grove olive oil is available at local Farmers Markets and in shops aroundtheBOPAppointmentsareessential to view the grove and olive processing facility

117 Lindemann Road RD1 KatikatiP 07 549 1467E heuckclearnetnz

Follow our Food trail map here

which will take you through the prolific growing area of Katikati in the Bay of Plenty and visit some of our great food

producers

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

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Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

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6 The Onion Vege Place

The Onion Vege Place is a family owned and operated vegetable store We hope youenjoythetasteofourfreshlocallygrown and in season vegetables Open 730 - 530 daily

2998 State Highway 2 RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 0232

4 Smokey Smoked Seafoods

TheexpertsinsmokedfishPopintochataboutsmokingyourfishortrysomeof ours Our shop hours are Monday to Friday8amto5pmforsmokedfishwithfreshfishonThursampFri

60d Marshall Rd Katikati P 07 549 1668E infosmokeyconzW wwwsmokeyconz

7 Kings Seeds

Kings Seeds is a 100 NZ owned and operated mail order seed company supplying New Zealand gardeners for over thirty years Open to the public every Friday 9-noon

189 Wharawhara Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 3409 E infokingsseedsconz W wwwkingsseedsconz

8 Fantail Lodge

Fantail Lodge is a country estate with a working orchard and a luxury lodge Our own restaurant lsquoChapeaursquo specialises infreshlocalproduceampawardwinningwines

117 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 1581E infofantaillodgeconzW wwwfantailodgeconzFb wwwfacebookcomfantaillodgecountryestate

12 Incredible Edibles

Wanderenjoyandsamplethefruitsfrom our 3 hectares of entirely edible plants Tours takes approximately 15hours $10 per person and booking are essential

60 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 552 0331W wwwedibleconz

11 Harbourside Macadamias

This picturesque orchard with breathtaking views produces macadamia nuts citrus avocados and kiwifruit

402 Matahui Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 522 0718E daniellxtraconzW wwwharboursidemacadamiascom

estled into the coastline Katikati is the northern gateway to the Bay of Plenty From hills to harbour it is no more than a 10 minute drive Sitting at the foothills of the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park and dipping its toes into the Tauranga harbour you will discover Katikati has an amazing array of artisan producers and wonderful food grown from the fertile land and pristine watersN

9 Perfectly Pure

PerfectlyPurepreservesjustlikeGrand-ma used to make Visit our shop which sellssoapschocolatesampothergoodiesall made by Trish Open 1030am ndash 400pmFriSatampSun

277 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 2252 E trishxtraconz

While taking the opportunity to visit the local food producers take time to see what else Katikati has to offer Katikati also known as New Zealandrsquos Mural Townstartedin1991withjustthreemuralsandnowboastsover46worksof art depicting the communities history and culture

AlsouniquetoKatikatiistheHaikuPathwayawalkabout2kmslongwhichwinds its way along the Uretara River The paths lead past boulders engraved with Haiku a short poem (usually about nature) written by poets from around the world Visit wwwkatikaticuisinecom

13 Basecamp Country Shop amp Smokery

Basecamp is a boutique salami business Come and view the hand-built smoke houses and maybe catch a glimpse of trophy stags or wild boar grazing in the paddocks along the driveway Shop hours Monday ndash Thursday 9am-4pm Friday 9am-12pm

504 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 552 0013E infobasecampsalamisconzW wwwbasecampsalamisconz

5 Kaimai Country Collection

Pop into Kaimai Country Collection and discover more than antiques We make a great range of handmade preserves using local ingredients as well as decadent fruit cakes Opening hours 7days a week 10am-5pm

19 Main Road KatikatiP 07 549 5820E kaimaicountryxtraconz

10 Mount Eliza Cheese

Artisancheesemakersmakingcloth-ripened hard cheeses You can buy our cheeses at the Tauranga Farmerrsquos Market at the Katikati Produce Market Door sales factory tours and tastings by appointment

266 Hot Springs Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 549 5669E cheesemountelizaconzW wwwmountelizaconz

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WellingtonNew Zealandrsquos capital of food

W

22

ellington is where I caught the hospitality bug and will always have a special place in my heart I arrived in Wellington a fresh faced 18 year old from Hamilton where an espresso machinewasstillararesightandfinediningwasthebuffet

at Memory Lane Restaurant Wellington was then and still is today our capital of food

Whenever I get the chance to return there is never enough time to revisit old favourites and discover the newest hippest places that have sprung up This year my husband Andrew and I decided to head down for Wellington on a Plate In its third year Wellington on a Plate is so popular many of the events in the two week programme sold out within a matter of days

Known for my lists and aided by the team at Grow Wellington I had a jam packed few days lined up We arrived on Saturday night and were whisked off for a wonderful home cooked meal with friends now living in Newtown What a great way to start our weekend

The next morning the forecast cold snap had arrived But we have come prepared this is after all Wellington So wrapped up warmly we wandered down to the waterfront to check out the City Market Held in the Chaffers Dock building the City Market has been described as a stellar line up of local food and beverage producers under one roof

Started by Martin Bosley and Rachel Taulelei just over 2 years ago the market doesnrsquot have the strict rules many Farmers Markets have yet it still

managestoreflectthewonderfuldiversityoftheWellingtonregionRachel says ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of community through foodrdquo

RachelwhoownsYellowBrickRoadawholesalefishsupplycompanywhichprovideschefswithlonglinesustainablefishsaystheideaforthemarket came together pretty quickly Within 10-12 weeks of Rachel and Martin having the idea it was up and running Beside Rachelrsquos busy stand is Martin Bosley one of New Zealandrsquos most awarded chefs cooking up humble bacon butties

Each week the market hosts a different restaurant Rachel says they have been lucky because the venue which Martin uses for events has a commercial kitchen meaning local restaurants can have a chance to showcase what they do well Rachel also believes that the market is a great

way for local businesses that are now everyday names like Emporio coffee to stay in touch with their customers So after the low down from Rachel I am off to meet eat and discover

First up is Nikki from Creative Cooking with her array of the popular macarons But what Nikki really wants me to try are her delicate Caneleacutes These delicate

French cakes are picked to be the next big thing Next door is Rachel from the Prodigal Daughter Rachel imports a fabulous range of Italian delicacies frompastatotrufflesandiskeenformetotrysomeNexttocatchmy attention is Anthony the Head chef at Wakelin House in Greytown You may have seen their range of gourmet pies aioli and pates which are available at Farro Fresh and Nosh stores

The city market reflects the wonderful diversity of the

wellington region ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of

community through foodrdquo

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Handmade chocolates wine fresh produce crepes and amazing pastries are all available at the market but I am drawn to La Marche Francais cheeses With a shop and cafe in Thorndon this is another place I have heard lots about I am in heaven surrounded by an amazing array of imported cheeses including a huge selection of unpasteurised ones

After about two hours Andrew my husband looks seriously bored so we head back out into the elements to discover the Harbourside Market Even as an impending snow storm rolls in this market is teaming with people Huge fruit and vegetable stalls dominate with artisan producers and ready to eat food scattered around

Two minutes walk past the Harbourside Market and we are at Te Papa so we pop in to see whatrsquos on at lsquoour placersquo It is quickly apparent we are not the only ones who think Te Papa is a great option on a cold Sunday morning Andrew heads for the giant squid exhibition Hey itrsquos kind of food

Next stop is coffee at Cafe Deluxe a typical Wellington spot next to the Embassy theatre which has remained a constant for over two decades Revived we head to Moore Wilsons on Tory St Open 7 days a week Moore Wilsons is a foodiersquos heaven Originally a trade only business Moore Wilsons has been supplying Wellingtonrsquos restaurants and cafes with top quality ingredients for nearly 100 years In the last 15 years this family business opened its doors to the general public and is now one of the best food storesinthecountryHereyouwillfindamazingproducemeatandfreshfishwinescheesebreadsandmoreSincemylastvisitthefloorspacehasmore than doubled and there is even a full display kitchen

Exhausted we are thankful that in Wellington you are never far from a great restaurant or cafe We head to Fidelrsquos just 2 minutes from our hotel on Cuba St They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo and I would have to agree The food is great cafe

fare with a mix of pizza salads curries and so on all of which is generous and reasonably priced The service like almost everywhere in Wellington was spot on We leave with a big slice of homemade carrot cake for dessert

Monday we wake to snow falling and decide to snuggle in for a bit longer That is until I remember I have an appointment with Vanda

OrsquoBrien from Kirkcaldie and Stains Kirkcaldie and Stains is Wellingtonrsquos premiere department store Established in 1863 Kirks as it is known to Wellingtonians has occupied the same grand building on Lambton Quay since 1908 Vanda the food buyer for Kirks shows me around her wonderful department which has evolved over the years to offer more thanjustimportedluxurygoodslikecaviarandtrufflesalthoughyoucandefinitelystillgetthesehere

Vanda tells me that the biggest shift over the years has been the focus on New Zealand products with Wellingtonrsquos regional producers high on the list To highlight their local products there is a little sticker with the Kirks seal of approval on all products from the region Vanda says they use to stock French and Belgian chocolates now they are all New Zealand made This too is the case for their wines which other than the Champagne are all sourced from New Zealand vineyards The reason Vanda says is that New Zealand wines are as good as any in the world

They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is cuban

and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo

24

YouwillstillfindagreatrangeofimportedgoodsatKirkstheseVandasaysareiconicproductsNewZealanddoesnrsquotproduceThehugeJellyBellystandwith24flavoursisagreatexampleThere are also treats from the UK American Twinkies and more As we go further into the shop we come to the kitchenware department with every kitchen gadget pot pan and knife you can imagine Vanda explains about their regular tastings demos and themed events but to tell you the truth Irsquom no longer listening Talk about a kid in lolly shop Andrew is a little over food shops at this stage so we head to the Reserve Bank for something a little different Irsquom thinking that if we rob it can I buy one of everything at Kirkcaldies

AlthoughnotconvincedatfirstIsoondiscoverthemuseum at the Reserve Bank is in fact a fascinating place We just miss a school group and have the place to ourselves and with the help and knowledge of the friendly guide we have a thoroughly interesting time

Back to the hotel to warm up and a quick nap before our friendly local chauffer arrives to take us out to Miramar Aided by Peter Jacksons Weta workshop Miramar has suddenlybecometheldquoitrdquosuburbinWellingtonandaflurryof great restaurants and cafes have popped up

Tonight we are off to La Boca Loca which is right next door to the recently renovated Roxy cinema Great Mexican is always on my radar and I was lucky enough to meet Lucas one of the owners at the City Markets on Sunday La Bocas kitchen is led by a talented team Christopher Martinez is a chef born and bred in Mexico having moved to New Zealand to work at La Boca Adele McMahon is originally from Dunedin but has worked for some heavy weights in the industry including Luke Mangan Peter Gordon and most recently Al Brown

Prices are very reasonable with mains at $25 and tacos or enchilada type dishes being around the $11 mark At these prices we thought the dishes would be small and order a couple each Also we couldnrsquot decide This is not your old elPasoMexicanwithtomatoflavouredminceand lashings of sour cream The dishes are light andfreshwithhomemadetortillasandfillingslikechillimarinatedfishandroastporkshoulderWashed down with an authentic Mexican beer we roll out the door

Our last day arrives all too soon and we have to start thinking about heading home We have breakfast at Midnight Espresso one of Wellingtonrsquos original cafes and the birthplace of Havana coffee

We have one more important date and it has us heading back to Miramar for lunch at The Larder Here we are treated to a fabulous lunch by Jacob Brown and his team When the lunch crowd dwindles and we have finishedourmealwegetthechancetochattoJacobandI get the feeling Jacob and I would get on The Larder is a fabulous restaurantcafe anyone would be pleased to have in their neighbourhood Jacob describes the menu asproducefocussedwhichmeansitdirectlyreflectstheseasons A proponent of nose to tail eating Jacob is also keen for people to be open to different cuts of meat utilising and therefore honouring the animal

As you can imagine we leave Wellington with a longer list of places we need to return to next time we visit

wwwcitymarketconz

Every Sunday 830-12301 Herd St Wellington

wwwharboursidemarketconz

Every Sunday 730-100

wwwfidelscafecom

234 Cuba St Wellington

wwwlabocalocaconz

19 Park Rd Miramar WellingtonOpen 7 days - breakfast lunch

and dinner

wwwthelarderconz

cnr Darlington amp Camperdown Rds Miramar WellingtonOpen Tues- Sunday

(dinners Thurs Fri amp Sat)

wwwmoorewilsonconz

Cnr of Tory and College StreetsOpen 7 days

wwwwaikatoaandpconz

29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

at the Royal New Zealand Shoat the Royal New Zealand Show

love the aroma

Experience the fl avour

HOSTED BY

savour the taste

With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

facebook or visit our website wwwnourishmagazineconz

The country is coming to town this October

Royal New Zealand

Show Hosted by the

Waikato AampP Association

Friday 28th October to Sunday 30 October 2011

9am-4pm daily

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Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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AUCKLAND REGION

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OF INTEREST IN RURAL AUCKLAND

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

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2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

29

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

204 river road

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Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

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AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

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We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

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To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

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Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

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MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

36

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International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

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Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

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Classic cheese burger

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bull Free Range Chicken Duck bull Tender NZ Beef Lamb amp Porkbull Home made Sausages Bacon Salami amp Smoked Meats bull Bulk Processing Specials bull Trusted Traditional Butchery Quality

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Fresh free range chicken beef lamb and pork mince available in store ndash perfect for burgers

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Classic cheese burger

500g of beef mincebull1 eggbullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbullfrac14 cup tomato saucebull1 Tblspn Worcestershire saucebullfrac12onionfinelyslicedbull1garlicclovefinelychoppedbullSalt and pepperbull

Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly before dividing into four and shaping into pattiesJustbeforefinishingthecookingofthe patties place some cheese on top and allow the heat from the pan to melt it Or alternatively put the cooked patties topped with some cheese in the oven for 1-2 minutes

Serve the cheesy covered patties on toasted buns spread with homemade aioli salad and of course a pickle

Chicken amp Cranberry Burger

500g chicken mincebullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbullfrac12 cup dried cranberriesbullfrac12onionfinelychoppedbull1garlicclovefinelychoppedbull1 eggbull1 Tblspn Tuscan seasoningbullSalt amp pepper to tastebull

Thoroughly mix all ingredients together Form into 4 even size ball and then shape into approximately 1 cm thick Heat a little oil in a pan and fry patties Once brown on one side turn down the heat to ensure the chicken cooks through before the second side gets too brown

Serve on a toasted bun lathered with homemade aioli salad and then topped with Brie and a dollop of cranberry relish makes 4

Thai Pork with cucumber relish

500g pork mincebull2springonionsfinelychoppedbull1tspnoflemongrassfinelychoppedbull1cmofpeeledrootgingerfinelychoppedbull1tspnfishsaucebull1 Tblspn sweet chilli saucebull1 eggbullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbullSalt amp pepperbull

To make the patty mix all the ingredients together divide into four and shape

For the relish1 telegraph cucumber (or 2 Lebanese bullcucumbers)frac12 a red onionbullfrac12 a red chillibull

Chopped corianderbullJuice of frac12 limebull1Tblspn rice wine vinegarbull1 tspn brown sugarbull

Make ribbons from the cucumber by using a vegetable peeler Once you get to the seeds turn the cucumber a quarter turn repeat this until all you have left is the middle part of the cucumber (which you can throw away) Finely slice the red onion and chilli and mix with the cucumber ribbons along with chopped coriander Mix together the lime juice rice wine vinegar and sugar before pouring over

Served the cucumber relish on top of the Thai Pork Burger patty For an alternative to a burger make the pork mix into meatballs and serve with the cucumber relish wrapped in a warm tortilla makes 4

Salmon Burger with caper cream cheese

250g fresh salmonbullCorianderbullFresh gingerbull2 spring onionsbullZest of frac12 a limebull1 Tblspn sweet chilli saucebullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbull2 eggbullSalt amp pepperbull

Poach the salmon by putting it in a pot and just covering it with cold water Add in a piece of fresh ginger the white parts of the spring onion and the coriander stalks Bring the water to the boil and turn off Remove the salmon and allow it to cool

Chop the coriander leaves and your remaining green parts of the spring onion add these to the cooled salmon and the remaining ingredients Divide into four and shape into patties before frying

Serve the salmon patties on a toasted bun with salad and a dollop of cream cheese with chopped capers mixed through it makes 2

Lamb with Halloumi amp Caramelised Onion Burger

4 Lamb leg steaksbullHalloumibullOlive oilbullBasil or oreganobullHummusbullRocketbullChar grilled red capsicumbullCaramelised onionbullTurkish Breadbull

Slice the halloumi and drizzle with olive oil and allow to marinade along with chopped herbs Season your lamb steaks and then grill on the BBQ or in a hot pan Cook the halloumi the same way turning only once

To assemble your burgers spread hummus onto your toasted Turkish bread add rocket and char grilled red capsicum After having allowed you lamb to rest for a few minutes put that on the rocket and top with grilled halloumi and caramelised onions

Caramelised onions2 tbs olive oilbull3 red onions slicedbull2 tbs brown sugarbull1-2 tbs balsamic vinegarbull

Heat a little oil in a pan and add the onions and a pinch of salt Cook them on a low heat for 15 minutes stirring occasionally to prevent them from sticking Make sure the onions arenrsquot actually browning Add the brown sugar and balsamic and continue to cook for another 10 minutes When done they should be sticky and caramelised

Once you have mixed all your bullingredients together take a teaspoon of the mix and cook this This is your taster to check that you have seasoned the mix well enough Itrsquos also a test to see that your burgers will hold together when cooked

When shaping your burgers take bullthe time to make them even and to ensure they are not too thick If they are too thick the outside will

burn before the middle is cooked and they will more often than not collapse under their own weight Dantersquos Fine Foods in Cambridge sell an inexpensive burger patty tool to help shape and compress you patties

When cooking your patties ensure bullthe pan (or BBQ) is hot and oiled but once your patties are brown on one side turn the heat down

BurgerRecipes

NOURISH Tips

Chicken

amp

Cranber

ry

burger

Thai Pork

Salmon

burger

Lamb with

Halloumi

Sevre on a toasted bun with your favourite sides and enjoy

enough Then in batches dip your onion rings into the batter and then into the oil You will need to turn them to ensure they cook evenly

When golden remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels Season again with some freshly ground salt and pepper

Malteasers Shake

1cup MalteasersbullLarge scoop of vanilla ice creambull1 cup milkbull

Place the Malteasers into the blender and blitz for a few seconds to crush them up Add the milk and ice cream and blend for a sweet malty treat

DEL

I bull BISTR

O bull

BAR

NEW SPRINGMENU

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Aioli

5 roasted garlic cloves bull5 egg yolksbull2 Tblspns Lemon juice (or white vinegar) bull1 Tablespoon mustardSalt bullOil (canola)bull

In a kitchen whizz put all the ingredients but the oil With the motor running slowly pour in the oil If you pour it in too fast it will curdle so take your time The aioli will get thicker the more oil you put in It will keep for at least a month covered in the fridge

If you donrsquot have a whizz whisk all the ingredients except the oil in a glass or stainless steel bowl While you continue to

whisk slowly drizzle in the oil This process is helped tremendously if you have someone who can pour the oil in while you whisk

Onion Rings

2 large onionsbull1cupselfraisingflourbull1 cup beer (or soda water)bullSalt and pepperbullCanola oilbull

Heat the oil on a deep fryer or heavy based pot While that is heating up peel the onions andsliceintoringsPlacetheflourinabowlseason well and the slowly add the beer Using a whisk mix until smooth Drop a small piece of bread into your oil to check it is hot

ONION RINGS

10

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The tastes of Central Otago and a passion for cooking inspired Jeanie Watson owner of The Tin Goose Cafe to write her own recipe book I love this book for its delicious cafe inspired recipes using ingredients readily available at the local supermarket and likely to already be in your fridge or pantry

The book is packed with a generous amount of vibrant images that are bright and colourful and made me want to taste the food within It is divided into sensible sections with well thought out selections in each category Ingredients cooking terms and measurements are written in easy to understand language

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bull 1 finely diced onionbull 1 clove garlic crushedbull 10g crushed fresh gingerbull 20mls cooking oilbull 400g can of lentilsbull 400g peeled sliced and roasted beetrootbull 100g diced feta cheesebull Handful chopped fresh parsleybull Juice of half a lemonbull 1 tablespoon of Bestow Beauty Oil

DIRECTIONS

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Organic produce is preferable but not essential

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You are the only judge of what you like your opinion is the one that counts when you are making purchasing decisions Check out other views keep an open mind go to wine tastings visit vineyards listen and learn It is a lot of fun I repeatedly get asked where can I get reliable interesting and most importantly useful information Where should you go for more information

Magazines The ones to watch are Wine Gourmet Traveller amp WineState are the best Two excellent annual Wine Guides are written by James Halliday with an Australian focus and Michael Cooper with his look at New Zealand You see them on wine bottles everywhere medals medals and more medals Gold Silver 5 Stars Cuisine amp WineState recommended The debate about their worth has gone on for a very

I want to learn more about wine where do you

suggest I start

long time There are prodigious wine shows In New Zealand the AirNZ and Royal Easter Wine shows are long standing locally focussed amp very worthy events The NZ International Wine Show is open to all comers and has made quite a name for itself in very short time In Australia The National Wine Show the Sydney Top 100 and the Royal Show of each of the state capitals are worth looking at With wine shows its a consistency of results that you should look for If a wine receives several Gold Medals Gold plus lots of Silvers or a bunch of Silver Medals alone it has reached a very high standard It is a sign of a consistent approval of several groups of judges in various times and places

A weight of numbers that cant be ignored wine reviews should be treated similarly and added to this mix For local results check on line wwwwineshowconz In both countries there are many shows Many are regionally focussed others have price point ceilings For example in a Wine show where a $25 retail price is the ceiling would a wine receiving a Gold Medal there receive one in a show with open entry These shows can downgrade and muddle the worth of the whole show system

Reviewers As the Internet has changed wine marketing it also made getting views out into the public arena a lot easier Lets stay local The world is too big of an oyster to cover in this article Bob Campbell MW and Michael Cooper have the pedigree Sam Kim is worth checking out as is Jeff Kelly both via the web Raymond Chan has a great palate and has just started a website he is one to watch Remember trust your own palate it is the best judge

WINE

Henry Primo Vino

Q I am female Should I be doing weights as part of my workouts

A Yes Many women still believe that they will ldquobulk uprdquo if they do strengthweights training but the majority of females donrsquot have the right body make-up to do this through a simple weights programme so donrsquot panic Thebenefitsofincludingastrengthtrainingcomponent are many and varied

Weight loss is increased through having 1 more muscle in the body The more muscle a body has the more fuelenergy we burn through an increased metabolic rateStronger muscles help with reducing the 2 likelihood of getting and will reduce the impact of osteoporosis reduce the risk of injury in everyday activities and reduce the likelihood of falls (which generally result in injury)Strength training changes the shape of 3 our body therefore improving our look andsubsequentlyourconfidenceselfesteemIt is important that an appropriate 4 weights programme is developed for

Q amp A Keeping fit and healthy with Jenny Tulloch

each individual taking into consideration medical and health history currentprevious injuries weight training experience and goals

Q Can I do specific exercises to lose fat in a particular spot

A Unfortunately no We can tone and strengthen a particular muscle however to lose fat in any part of the body requires an overall exercise and nutrition programme

Q Do I need to undertake an hour of exercise every day

A Not necessarily It will depend on your currentlevelofhealthandfitnessand what your goals are however 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise is generally good for maintenance For weight loss improvedfitnessorotherhealthand fitnessgoalsandimprovementsyouwill probably need to up the ante in terms of intensity or duration

021 315 119 | pulse2ihugconz wwwpulsepersonaltrainingconz

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Why do I feel tired after eating instead of energized

Enzymes are magic molecules that catalyze biochemical reactions in every cell of the body Our body produces enzymes to break down the food we eat so that it can be absorbed and converted into energy These processes all involve enzymes Enzymes are heat sensitive and are destroyed at temperatures over 40 degrees celsius When we eat cooked food our body uses (loses) energy in order to digest food When we eat raw food our body retains and gains energy because raw foods naturally contain the enzymes needed for digestion So instead of using all its energy into digesting food the body can carry on creating energy for you to function optimally all day long

Enzymes are found naturally in all raw foods concentrated amounts are found in papaya pineapple and kiwifruit To start simply sprinkle a handful of sprouts on cooked stew or for those enthusiastic raw foodies try this recipe

ENZYMES FOR ENERGY

The HerbalDispensarWhere you belong

shopherbalrescueconz wwwTheHerbalDispensaryRaglanconz

Almond Halvah1cup raw tahinibullfrac34 cup agave nectarbullfrac34 cup raw whole bullalmonds coarsely ground in a food processorfrac34 cup raw almonds bullfinelygroundinafoodprocessor

In a mixing bowl combine the tahini agave nectar and coarsely ground almonds Mix thoroughly

Press the halvah into a glass baking dish or roll into bite size balls

Coatwithfinelygroundalmonds Cover and store in the freezer

Serve thoroughly chilled right out of the freezer

Recipe from Rawvolution by Matt Amsden

To make life easy we have an exciting array of raw foods in store

Including Little Bird - raw bull

gluten free sugar free no soy

vegan organic goodnesshellip

Superfood Salad Clustersbull

Superfood Trail Clustersbull

Vanilla and Almond Macaroonsbull

Cacao and Raspberry bull

Macaroons

Passionfruit and Macadamia bull

Macaroons

Fig and ginger Grawnolabull

Cacao and Superfoods bull

Grawnola

Macadamia and Berries bull

Grawnola

Mexican Sundried Tomato bull

crackers

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GOT A QUESTION FOR OUR EXPERTS

We have a great group of experts in their field from Naturopaths to chefs travel wine and fitness experts

So send us your questions

vickinourishmagazineconz

13

y

At Nourish we are all about great food But we are busy people too so thought we would share with you our favourite takeaways and why

Mizzoni

Woodfired

Pizza

Little IndiaTraditionalcharcoalfiredtandoorsareoneofthesecretstothefantasticflavoureddishesfromLittleIndiaWhatstartedwhenSukhiampJoannaGillopenedtheirfirstrestaurant in Dunedin in1991 has now grown to a group of over 13 restaurants throughout New Zealand

TheauthenticflavourofthetandoorisimpossibletoreplicateandthereasonwhyLittle Indiarsquos hand- made naan bread is so addictive In fact authenticity is the reason Little India restaurants have been so successful Specialising in dishes from the North of India all Little Indiarsquos recipes were created by Sukhirsquos grandmother Premjit Kaur Gill Premjit even trained all their head chefs so you know the dishes are exactly how she would want them

AtthehelmofbothHamiltonrestaurantsisGoldieRaiGoldiehasjustfinishedamakeoveroftheHamiltonflagshiprestaurantinAlexanderStWithluxuriousboothschandeliers and pictures of the Little India family you may just want to stay instead of rushing in for takeaways

Youwillfindeveryonersquosfavouritebutterchicken(MurgMumtaz)onthemenuand I promise the kids will love it but be a little adventurous and every time you gotrysomethingnewTotastetheflavourofthetandoorIrsquodrecommendtheTandoor platter for two with a selection of appetizers like tandoor chicken beautiful marinated lamb cutlets as well as my all time favourite onion bhajis The menu also offers an amazing selection of vegetarian options

wwwlittleindiaconz

Gourmet Takeaways

Mizzoni Woodfired Pizza Twenty something year old entrepreneurs Ryan Burke amp John Moughan came home one night and declared they were going to design and build a mobile pizza oven After a trip to Melbourne to research making hand stretched dough Italian inspired pizzaandactualpizzaovensMizzoniWoodfiredPizzawasbornAyearandahalflaterandtheMizzoniboysarearegularlocalfixtureandcanbefoundroadsideaswell as at events like the Great Race round the Bridges and the upcoming revamped AampP Show

Even though their pizza oven is mobile itrsquos still food safety compliant and spotlessly clean ldquoWeather is sometimes a bit of a painrdquo smiles John ldquobut if people show up wersquore happy to cookrdquo Plus they have eftpos

A trained Chef Ryan likes nothing better than to come up with new pizza toppings using fresh ingredients although they are quick to add that they recognise their regular customers (particularly those with kids) love family favourites like the Hawaiian that consistently remain on the menu

Mizzoni have recently gone into partnership with artisan bakery Volare to commercially produce their delicious bases and package them for home use Yoursquoll findtheirpizzabasesatTheGreenGrocerVetroampVolareusingthenameTheNZPizza Base Company

RyanandJohnarefindingthemselvessobusythattheyarecurrentlybuildingasecond mobile pizza oven to enable them to take on more catering and event opportunities whilst maintaining their popular roadside presence If you have a Christmas function or party coming up Mizzoni welcome enquiries about bringing their fabulous pizza oven to your home or workplace and creating their pizzas Really itrsquos food and atmosphere rolled into one Check out their website or follow them on Facebook for their up-to-date schedule

wwwmizzoniconz

Little

India

Gourmet 4 Alexander Street Cnr Alexander amp Hood StreetsP 07 8381620

Shop 21 Rototuna Shopping Centre Rototuna P 07 8525884

Yoursquoll find Mizzoni Woodfired Pizzas parked at Swarbrick Landing (River Road) and Huntington Drive

14

Takeaways

ScoffDeborah Nudds and Dean Leary have been serving Hamiltonians for over 20 years and trust me they get it right ldquoA lot of our dishes especially the Chorizo Risotto Bacon Fettuccine and Salmon Fillet on Mash have been customer favourites since we opened Scoff in 2003 and we canrsquot take them off the menurdquo laughs Deb ldquoBut we are really loving inventing our weekly specials too as they allow us to be creative with new seasons produce as it becomes available Spring is such an exciting foodie time - asparagus spring Lamb baby veges Yumrdquo

The great thing about Scoff is the huge variety on offer from classic old school burgers served with fresh garden salad or crisp hand cut chips to traditional pastas and risottos They have a number of tasty salads side orders of vegetables and a range ofhealthyoptionsThentherersquosthehugedoublelambshanksorjuicyscotchfilletonfabulousmashedpotatoesorfreshspicyfishoncouscous

If it is a treat you need after a hard day I can recommend one of Scoffrsquos divine desserts ndash choices include their modern twist on the bread and butter pudding or classic chocolate mousse or orange and ginger cheesecake

No need to ever argue about whatrsquos for dinner The menu also caters for gluten free vegetarian and dairy free diets and they even have the kids sorted with meals for littliesScoffistake-outfoodthatextendsbeyondtheFridayNightritualoffishandchips With its huge variety its healthy and nutritious ingredients and convenience Scoff is a great solution for dinner any night of the week

Scoff has two outlets Claudelands and Flagstaff and is open 7 days from 430 pm for pick up or home delivery

wwweatscoffconz

Provincia

l

Chip Co

Scoff

Provincial chip coThe Provincial Chip Co opened on Cambridge Road Hillcrest in November last year Therehasbeenafishnchipshopherefor50yearsbutthisisnrsquotjustanyoldfishnchip shop The Provincial Chip Co owned by Sally and James Cassidy is all about providing great takeaway food from local and sustainable ingredients

ldquoJamesandIlovefoodrdquosaysSallySallyisfromtheUKandshesaysldquofishnchipsarea big deal in the UKrdquo With husband James being a trained chef the couple wanted to open a business that not only provided beautiful homemade food all cooked from scratch and free from preservatives and additives they also wanted to support local growers and producers

Hand cut chips which take the team 2-3 hours a day to prepare are made from locally grown Agria potatoes The burger buns are delivered fresh from Volare and their meat all of which is free range comes from Soggy Bottom in Ngaruwahia and Lifestyle Meats in Dinsdale

Sourcing a constant supply of local ingredients has caused some headaches but the couple believe strongly in what they are trying to do Along with sourcing local ingredients there is a big emphasis on seasonality and sustainability The burgers change often and are served with seasonal vegetables Plus all the food scraps are taken away by Soggy Bottom and fed to the pigs

ThefreshfishfromHamiltonSeafoodschangesdependingonwhathascomeinofftheboatsSustainablefishissomethingSallyispassionateaboutldquoWereallywanttointroducepeopletodifferentfishspeciesrdquosaysSallywhobelievesNewZealandersarecreaturesofhabitonlyeverorderingthesame2or3fishvarietiesTheremaybeaplentifulsupplynowsaysSallybutifweonlyfishforthesevarietiesthiswonrsquotbethe case On the weekends you will even be able to pick up some of Jamesrsquo beautiful homebakingIspiedrichchocolatebrownieandjamfilleddoughnutsthenightwevisited

694 Grey Street Hamilton

shop 2 Flagstaff Shopping Centre River Rd Hamilton

E contacteatscoffconz

Scoff Hotline 050 834 31 31

31 Cambridge Rd Hamilton

Open Tues ndash Sun 5-8ishPh 856 4582

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Thai food is a wonderful combination of fresh ingredients married together with the perfect balance of sweet and sour salty and spicy

Stir Fried Tiger Prawns with curry powder (Koong Pad Pong Ka Ree)serves 2

15 Tiger prawnsbull2 eggsbull1Tblspneachofmincedgarliclightsoysaucefishsauceandbulloyster sauce1 tspn sugarbull1 Tblspn chilli paste with soya bean oilbullfrac14 c milkbull2 spring onions cut to 1rdquo piecesbull100g celery leaves cutbull100g onion thinly slicedbull50g red capsicum thinly slicedbull

Beattheeggsthenaddsoysaucefishsauceoystersaucecurrypowder milk and chilli paste then mix well

Heat oil in a wok and add garlic and onions stir fry until golden and then add the egg mix Stir fry for another 30 seconds before adding the prawns

When the prawns are nearly cooked add the remaining ingredients and cook for a further 30 seconds Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with coriander Serve with rice

Stir f

ried t

iger

prawn

s with

curry

powd

er

ThaiRecipes

I donrsquot think I have met a person who doesnrsquot love Thai food If you are keen to learn more about Thai food Thanya from the Thai Market on Grey St will come to you and teach you and a group of friends how quick and easy Thai food is to cook You will also discover the wonderful ingredients that create those wonderful Thaiflavourswhichofcourseareallavailable at The Thai Market

Here are a couple of great recipes from Thanya to whet your appetite

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BBQ Thai Beef Salad

(Yum Neur Yang)Serves 2

2 sirloin steaksbull3 Tblspns sugarbull2Tblspnseachoffishsauceamplimejuicebull1 Tblspn minced chilli (smaller the hotter bullThanya uses red bird eye chilli)1 clove garlic mincedbullfrac14 cup cucumberbull1 red onion thinly slicedbullfrac12 cup mint leavesbull5 cherry tomatoesbull50g celerybull1 Tblspn oilbull3 Tblspns lemon grass thinly slicedbull2 Tblspns roasted peanuts choppedbull

Combinethesugarfishsaucelimejuicegarlicand chilli in a bowl and mix well

BBQ the steak to your preference and then slice very thinly Cut tomatoes in half Peel and half the cucumber then thinly slice along with the celery Toss the steak with the sauce and add the remaining ingredients Season to taste and garnish with peanuts

BBQ

Thai beef

salad

Discover the wonderful

ingredients that create

those wonderful Thai flavours

Join our weekly email keeping you in touch with our Friday night tastings wine education classes and special wine deals

Get on the Grapevinewineprimovinoconz

Corner Victoria amp Liverpool Streets Hamiltonemail wineprimovinocnz | ph 07 8393139

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

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This spring you may notice badges popping up on some of the cafes around town These Scout inspired merit badges are part of a very cool scheme called the Conscious Consumers Cafe Project

StartedlastyearbyWellingtonnotforprofitgroupthe42collectivethe Conscious Consumers Cafe Project encourages cafes to adopt more sustainable practices by awarding badges that publicly recognise their commitment to the environment Sanchia from Rocket Espresso Bar on Grey St told us that they had heard about Conscious Consumers in Wellington and were really excited about its arrival in the Waikato

From 8am - 7 days Dinner Wednesday - Saturday from 6pm cnr Queenwood amp Herbert Aves Chartwell

07 855 0511 Follow us on Facebook

From our hands to your table

Seasonal food from our own

gardens amp artisan producers cooked

from scratch in the Zinc kitchen

wwwzinccafeconz

Itrsquos organic free range and always fresh

Conscious Consumerrsquos nine badges help to inform cafe patrons of some of the business choices that go on behind the scenes of that particular cafe Badges are awarded for seasonal food fair-trade coffee organic milk eco-friendly cleaning products free range eggs allowing patrons to supply their own cup recycling composting and eco-friendly packaging These are all practices that the group believe make good business sense respect people and the environment and reflectcurrentconsciousconsumerpreferencesTojointheprojecta cafeacute must qualify for a minimum of four badges When you visit a conscious cafeacute take a moment to look at their badges and see which practices they have adopted it could be different at each cafeacute

more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from

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Life cycle of a coffee bean Carmo de Minas Brasil

fresh coffee beans

locally roasted

cup of excellence

specialty coffee

grinders

espresso machinery

brewing equipment

green coffee

coffee books

coffee jibber jabber

rocketcoffeeconz 07 839 6422

To find out more about this exciting project contact George or Lou Belle Barrett

Waikato Co-ordinators on 021 175 5127 or waikatoconsciousconsumersorgnz

At the same time Conscious Consumers aim to empower customers to makeconsciouspurchasingchoicesCoffeecultureisfirmlyembeddedinNew Zealand now Hayley from Zinc Cafeacute told us that they ldquogenuinely believe that more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from We are pleased that

sustainability is catching on and it is only a good thing that organisations like Conscious Consumers are recognizing the importance of what we chose to dordquo Courtenay Paul from Momento agrees saying ldquoThese days people are paying a lot more attention to our environment and sustainability amp there is a drive for businesses to have better (environmental) business practicesrdquo

Earlier this year the project won a Green Ribbon Award recognising Conscious Consumers outstanding contribution to protecting and

enhancing New Zealandrsquos environment In July they expanded their reach to Auckland In September itrsquos Hamiltonrsquos turn The group admits that this is a ldquoliving projectrdquo and that the badges andteststoawardthebadgeswillevolvetoreflectchangingconsumer preferences and expectations

As well as the colourful window badges Conscious Consumers also have a website wwwconsciousconsumersorgnz with a directory of participating cafes and suppliers to the cafeacute industryofenvironmentallyfriendlyproductsYoursquollalsofindout what each badge means what criteria needs to be met to be awarded that badge and which cafes have been awarded it

The project is in its infancy in the region but the team have big plans ldquoOur aim for the Waikatorsquo says Lou Belle one of the regions co-ordinators ldquois to expand the Conscious Consumer cafeacute and supplier network from the initial townships of Hamilton Raglan and Cambridge into the wider region to include the vibrant cafe cultures from the Coromandel Peninsula as far south as the Taupo district and to include the many rural cafe gems in betweenrdquo

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

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2

2

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Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

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Discover the gourmet delights in and around Katikati

Waihi

Tauranga

1 Bread NZ

Discover the authentic taste of organic sourdough bread and patisserie baked in awoodfiredoveninaruralsettingAllvisits are by appointment and a $10 per person cover charge applies

871 State Highway 2 RD1 KatikatiP 07 985 6231 M 027 348 7879 E henribreadnzcom W wwwbreadnzcom

2 Backblocks Food

Luxury handmade pateacutes dips and terrines made from pure New Zealand game meats and wild food Join us Fridays for tastings between 10am-3pm

244 Tanners Point Rd RD1 KatikatiP 021 261 4835E backblocksfoodgmailcomW wwwbackblocksconz

3 Katikati Frantoio Limited

Biogreenorganiccertifiedolivegroveour Viridis Grove olive oil is available at local Farmers Markets and in shops aroundtheBOPAppointmentsareessential to view the grove and olive processing facility

117 Lindemann Road RD1 KatikatiP 07 549 1467E heuckclearnetnz

Follow our Food trail map here

which will take you through the prolific growing area of Katikati in the Bay of Plenty and visit some of our great food

producers

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

2

2

2

2

2

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Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

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6 The Onion Vege Place

The Onion Vege Place is a family owned and operated vegetable store We hope youenjoythetasteofourfreshlocallygrown and in season vegetables Open 730 - 530 daily

2998 State Highway 2 RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 0232

4 Smokey Smoked Seafoods

TheexpertsinsmokedfishPopintochataboutsmokingyourfishortrysomeof ours Our shop hours are Monday to Friday8amto5pmforsmokedfishwithfreshfishonThursampFri

60d Marshall Rd Katikati P 07 549 1668E infosmokeyconzW wwwsmokeyconz

7 Kings Seeds

Kings Seeds is a 100 NZ owned and operated mail order seed company supplying New Zealand gardeners for over thirty years Open to the public every Friday 9-noon

189 Wharawhara Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 3409 E infokingsseedsconz W wwwkingsseedsconz

8 Fantail Lodge

Fantail Lodge is a country estate with a working orchard and a luxury lodge Our own restaurant lsquoChapeaursquo specialises infreshlocalproduceampawardwinningwines

117 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 1581E infofantaillodgeconzW wwwfantailodgeconzFb wwwfacebookcomfantaillodgecountryestate

12 Incredible Edibles

Wanderenjoyandsamplethefruitsfrom our 3 hectares of entirely edible plants Tours takes approximately 15hours $10 per person and booking are essential

60 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 552 0331W wwwedibleconz

11 Harbourside Macadamias

This picturesque orchard with breathtaking views produces macadamia nuts citrus avocados and kiwifruit

402 Matahui Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 522 0718E daniellxtraconzW wwwharboursidemacadamiascom

estled into the coastline Katikati is the northern gateway to the Bay of Plenty From hills to harbour it is no more than a 10 minute drive Sitting at the foothills of the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park and dipping its toes into the Tauranga harbour you will discover Katikati has an amazing array of artisan producers and wonderful food grown from the fertile land and pristine watersN

9 Perfectly Pure

PerfectlyPurepreservesjustlikeGrand-ma used to make Visit our shop which sellssoapschocolatesampothergoodiesall made by Trish Open 1030am ndash 400pmFriSatampSun

277 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 2252 E trishxtraconz

While taking the opportunity to visit the local food producers take time to see what else Katikati has to offer Katikati also known as New Zealandrsquos Mural Townstartedin1991withjustthreemuralsandnowboastsover46worksof art depicting the communities history and culture

AlsouniquetoKatikatiistheHaikuPathwayawalkabout2kmslongwhichwinds its way along the Uretara River The paths lead past boulders engraved with Haiku a short poem (usually about nature) written by poets from around the world Visit wwwkatikaticuisinecom

13 Basecamp Country Shop amp Smokery

Basecamp is a boutique salami business Come and view the hand-built smoke houses and maybe catch a glimpse of trophy stags or wild boar grazing in the paddocks along the driveway Shop hours Monday ndash Thursday 9am-4pm Friday 9am-12pm

504 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 552 0013E infobasecampsalamisconzW wwwbasecampsalamisconz

5 Kaimai Country Collection

Pop into Kaimai Country Collection and discover more than antiques We make a great range of handmade preserves using local ingredients as well as decadent fruit cakes Opening hours 7days a week 10am-5pm

19 Main Road KatikatiP 07 549 5820E kaimaicountryxtraconz

10 Mount Eliza Cheese

Artisancheesemakersmakingcloth-ripened hard cheeses You can buy our cheeses at the Tauranga Farmerrsquos Market at the Katikati Produce Market Door sales factory tours and tastings by appointment

266 Hot Springs Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 549 5669E cheesemountelizaconzW wwwmountelizaconz

21

WellingtonNew Zealandrsquos capital of food

W

22

ellington is where I caught the hospitality bug and will always have a special place in my heart I arrived in Wellington a fresh faced 18 year old from Hamilton where an espresso machinewasstillararesightandfinediningwasthebuffet

at Memory Lane Restaurant Wellington was then and still is today our capital of food

Whenever I get the chance to return there is never enough time to revisit old favourites and discover the newest hippest places that have sprung up This year my husband Andrew and I decided to head down for Wellington on a Plate In its third year Wellington on a Plate is so popular many of the events in the two week programme sold out within a matter of days

Known for my lists and aided by the team at Grow Wellington I had a jam packed few days lined up We arrived on Saturday night and were whisked off for a wonderful home cooked meal with friends now living in Newtown What a great way to start our weekend

The next morning the forecast cold snap had arrived But we have come prepared this is after all Wellington So wrapped up warmly we wandered down to the waterfront to check out the City Market Held in the Chaffers Dock building the City Market has been described as a stellar line up of local food and beverage producers under one roof

Started by Martin Bosley and Rachel Taulelei just over 2 years ago the market doesnrsquot have the strict rules many Farmers Markets have yet it still

managestoreflectthewonderfuldiversityoftheWellingtonregionRachel says ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of community through foodrdquo

RachelwhoownsYellowBrickRoadawholesalefishsupplycompanywhichprovideschefswithlonglinesustainablefishsaystheideaforthemarket came together pretty quickly Within 10-12 weeks of Rachel and Martin having the idea it was up and running Beside Rachelrsquos busy stand is Martin Bosley one of New Zealandrsquos most awarded chefs cooking up humble bacon butties

Each week the market hosts a different restaurant Rachel says they have been lucky because the venue which Martin uses for events has a commercial kitchen meaning local restaurants can have a chance to showcase what they do well Rachel also believes that the market is a great

way for local businesses that are now everyday names like Emporio coffee to stay in touch with their customers So after the low down from Rachel I am off to meet eat and discover

First up is Nikki from Creative Cooking with her array of the popular macarons But what Nikki really wants me to try are her delicate Caneleacutes These delicate

French cakes are picked to be the next big thing Next door is Rachel from the Prodigal Daughter Rachel imports a fabulous range of Italian delicacies frompastatotrufflesandiskeenformetotrysomeNexttocatchmy attention is Anthony the Head chef at Wakelin House in Greytown You may have seen their range of gourmet pies aioli and pates which are available at Farro Fresh and Nosh stores

The city market reflects the wonderful diversity of the

wellington region ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of

community through foodrdquo

23

Handmade chocolates wine fresh produce crepes and amazing pastries are all available at the market but I am drawn to La Marche Francais cheeses With a shop and cafe in Thorndon this is another place I have heard lots about I am in heaven surrounded by an amazing array of imported cheeses including a huge selection of unpasteurised ones

After about two hours Andrew my husband looks seriously bored so we head back out into the elements to discover the Harbourside Market Even as an impending snow storm rolls in this market is teaming with people Huge fruit and vegetable stalls dominate with artisan producers and ready to eat food scattered around

Two minutes walk past the Harbourside Market and we are at Te Papa so we pop in to see whatrsquos on at lsquoour placersquo It is quickly apparent we are not the only ones who think Te Papa is a great option on a cold Sunday morning Andrew heads for the giant squid exhibition Hey itrsquos kind of food

Next stop is coffee at Cafe Deluxe a typical Wellington spot next to the Embassy theatre which has remained a constant for over two decades Revived we head to Moore Wilsons on Tory St Open 7 days a week Moore Wilsons is a foodiersquos heaven Originally a trade only business Moore Wilsons has been supplying Wellingtonrsquos restaurants and cafes with top quality ingredients for nearly 100 years In the last 15 years this family business opened its doors to the general public and is now one of the best food storesinthecountryHereyouwillfindamazingproducemeatandfreshfishwinescheesebreadsandmoreSincemylastvisitthefloorspacehasmore than doubled and there is even a full display kitchen

Exhausted we are thankful that in Wellington you are never far from a great restaurant or cafe We head to Fidelrsquos just 2 minutes from our hotel on Cuba St They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo and I would have to agree The food is great cafe

fare with a mix of pizza salads curries and so on all of which is generous and reasonably priced The service like almost everywhere in Wellington was spot on We leave with a big slice of homemade carrot cake for dessert

Monday we wake to snow falling and decide to snuggle in for a bit longer That is until I remember I have an appointment with Vanda

OrsquoBrien from Kirkcaldie and Stains Kirkcaldie and Stains is Wellingtonrsquos premiere department store Established in 1863 Kirks as it is known to Wellingtonians has occupied the same grand building on Lambton Quay since 1908 Vanda the food buyer for Kirks shows me around her wonderful department which has evolved over the years to offer more thanjustimportedluxurygoodslikecaviarandtrufflesalthoughyoucandefinitelystillgetthesehere

Vanda tells me that the biggest shift over the years has been the focus on New Zealand products with Wellingtonrsquos regional producers high on the list To highlight their local products there is a little sticker with the Kirks seal of approval on all products from the region Vanda says they use to stock French and Belgian chocolates now they are all New Zealand made This too is the case for their wines which other than the Champagne are all sourced from New Zealand vineyards The reason Vanda says is that New Zealand wines are as good as any in the world

They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is cuban

and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo

24

YouwillstillfindagreatrangeofimportedgoodsatKirkstheseVandasaysareiconicproductsNewZealanddoesnrsquotproduceThehugeJellyBellystandwith24flavoursisagreatexampleThere are also treats from the UK American Twinkies and more As we go further into the shop we come to the kitchenware department with every kitchen gadget pot pan and knife you can imagine Vanda explains about their regular tastings demos and themed events but to tell you the truth Irsquom no longer listening Talk about a kid in lolly shop Andrew is a little over food shops at this stage so we head to the Reserve Bank for something a little different Irsquom thinking that if we rob it can I buy one of everything at Kirkcaldies

AlthoughnotconvincedatfirstIsoondiscoverthemuseum at the Reserve Bank is in fact a fascinating place We just miss a school group and have the place to ourselves and with the help and knowledge of the friendly guide we have a thoroughly interesting time

Back to the hotel to warm up and a quick nap before our friendly local chauffer arrives to take us out to Miramar Aided by Peter Jacksons Weta workshop Miramar has suddenlybecometheldquoitrdquosuburbinWellingtonandaflurryof great restaurants and cafes have popped up

Tonight we are off to La Boca Loca which is right next door to the recently renovated Roxy cinema Great Mexican is always on my radar and I was lucky enough to meet Lucas one of the owners at the City Markets on Sunday La Bocas kitchen is led by a talented team Christopher Martinez is a chef born and bred in Mexico having moved to New Zealand to work at La Boca Adele McMahon is originally from Dunedin but has worked for some heavy weights in the industry including Luke Mangan Peter Gordon and most recently Al Brown

Prices are very reasonable with mains at $25 and tacos or enchilada type dishes being around the $11 mark At these prices we thought the dishes would be small and order a couple each Also we couldnrsquot decide This is not your old elPasoMexicanwithtomatoflavouredminceand lashings of sour cream The dishes are light andfreshwithhomemadetortillasandfillingslikechillimarinatedfishandroastporkshoulderWashed down with an authentic Mexican beer we roll out the door

Our last day arrives all too soon and we have to start thinking about heading home We have breakfast at Midnight Espresso one of Wellingtonrsquos original cafes and the birthplace of Havana coffee

We have one more important date and it has us heading back to Miramar for lunch at The Larder Here we are treated to a fabulous lunch by Jacob Brown and his team When the lunch crowd dwindles and we have finishedourmealwegetthechancetochattoJacobandI get the feeling Jacob and I would get on The Larder is a fabulous restaurantcafe anyone would be pleased to have in their neighbourhood Jacob describes the menu asproducefocussedwhichmeansitdirectlyreflectstheseasons A proponent of nose to tail eating Jacob is also keen for people to be open to different cuts of meat utilising and therefore honouring the animal

As you can imagine we leave Wellington with a longer list of places we need to return to next time we visit

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29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

at the Royal New Zealand Shoat the Royal New Zealand Show

love the aroma

Experience the fl avour

HOSTED BY

savour the taste

With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

facebook or visit our website wwwnourishmagazineconz

The country is coming to town this October

Royal New Zealand

Show Hosted by the

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Friday 28th October to Sunday 30 October 2011

9am-4pm daily

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Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

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2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

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When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

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AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

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Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

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in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

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MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

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e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

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I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

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Classic cheese burger

500g of beef mincebull1 eggbullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbullfrac14 cup tomato saucebull1 Tblspn Worcestershire saucebullfrac12onionfinelyslicedbull1garlicclovefinelychoppedbullSalt and pepperbull

Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly before dividing into four and shaping into pattiesJustbeforefinishingthecookingofthe patties place some cheese on top and allow the heat from the pan to melt it Or alternatively put the cooked patties topped with some cheese in the oven for 1-2 minutes

Serve the cheesy covered patties on toasted buns spread with homemade aioli salad and of course a pickle

Chicken amp Cranberry Burger

500g chicken mincebullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbullfrac12 cup dried cranberriesbullfrac12onionfinelychoppedbull1garlicclovefinelychoppedbull1 eggbull1 Tblspn Tuscan seasoningbullSalt amp pepper to tastebull

Thoroughly mix all ingredients together Form into 4 even size ball and then shape into approximately 1 cm thick Heat a little oil in a pan and fry patties Once brown on one side turn down the heat to ensure the chicken cooks through before the second side gets too brown

Serve on a toasted bun lathered with homemade aioli salad and then topped with Brie and a dollop of cranberry relish makes 4

Thai Pork with cucumber relish

500g pork mincebull2springonionsfinelychoppedbull1tspnoflemongrassfinelychoppedbull1cmofpeeledrootgingerfinelychoppedbull1tspnfishsaucebull1 Tblspn sweet chilli saucebull1 eggbullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbullSalt amp pepperbull

To make the patty mix all the ingredients together divide into four and shape

For the relish1 telegraph cucumber (or 2 Lebanese bullcucumbers)frac12 a red onionbullfrac12 a red chillibull

Chopped corianderbullJuice of frac12 limebull1Tblspn rice wine vinegarbull1 tspn brown sugarbull

Make ribbons from the cucumber by using a vegetable peeler Once you get to the seeds turn the cucumber a quarter turn repeat this until all you have left is the middle part of the cucumber (which you can throw away) Finely slice the red onion and chilli and mix with the cucumber ribbons along with chopped coriander Mix together the lime juice rice wine vinegar and sugar before pouring over

Served the cucumber relish on top of the Thai Pork Burger patty For an alternative to a burger make the pork mix into meatballs and serve with the cucumber relish wrapped in a warm tortilla makes 4

Salmon Burger with caper cream cheese

250g fresh salmonbullCorianderbullFresh gingerbull2 spring onionsbullZest of frac12 a limebull1 Tblspn sweet chilli saucebullfrac12 cup breadcrumbsbull2 eggbullSalt amp pepperbull

Poach the salmon by putting it in a pot and just covering it with cold water Add in a piece of fresh ginger the white parts of the spring onion and the coriander stalks Bring the water to the boil and turn off Remove the salmon and allow it to cool

Chop the coriander leaves and your remaining green parts of the spring onion add these to the cooled salmon and the remaining ingredients Divide into four and shape into patties before frying

Serve the salmon patties on a toasted bun with salad and a dollop of cream cheese with chopped capers mixed through it makes 2

Lamb with Halloumi amp Caramelised Onion Burger

4 Lamb leg steaksbullHalloumibullOlive oilbullBasil or oreganobullHummusbullRocketbullChar grilled red capsicumbullCaramelised onionbullTurkish Breadbull

Slice the halloumi and drizzle with olive oil and allow to marinade along with chopped herbs Season your lamb steaks and then grill on the BBQ or in a hot pan Cook the halloumi the same way turning only once

To assemble your burgers spread hummus onto your toasted Turkish bread add rocket and char grilled red capsicum After having allowed you lamb to rest for a few minutes put that on the rocket and top with grilled halloumi and caramelised onions

Caramelised onions2 tbs olive oilbull3 red onions slicedbull2 tbs brown sugarbull1-2 tbs balsamic vinegarbull

Heat a little oil in a pan and add the onions and a pinch of salt Cook them on a low heat for 15 minutes stirring occasionally to prevent them from sticking Make sure the onions arenrsquot actually browning Add the brown sugar and balsamic and continue to cook for another 10 minutes When done they should be sticky and caramelised

Once you have mixed all your bullingredients together take a teaspoon of the mix and cook this This is your taster to check that you have seasoned the mix well enough Itrsquos also a test to see that your burgers will hold together when cooked

When shaping your burgers take bullthe time to make them even and to ensure they are not too thick If they are too thick the outside will

burn before the middle is cooked and they will more often than not collapse under their own weight Dantersquos Fine Foods in Cambridge sell an inexpensive burger patty tool to help shape and compress you patties

When cooking your patties ensure bullthe pan (or BBQ) is hot and oiled but once your patties are brown on one side turn the heat down

BurgerRecipes

NOURISH Tips

Chicken

amp

Cranber

ry

burger

Thai Pork

Salmon

burger

Lamb with

Halloumi

Sevre on a toasted bun with your favourite sides and enjoy

enough Then in batches dip your onion rings into the batter and then into the oil You will need to turn them to ensure they cook evenly

When golden remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels Season again with some freshly ground salt and pepper

Malteasers Shake

1cup MalteasersbullLarge scoop of vanilla ice creambull1 cup milkbull

Place the Malteasers into the blender and blitz for a few seconds to crush them up Add the milk and ice cream and blend for a sweet malty treat

DEL

I bull BISTR

O bull

BAR

NEW SPRINGMENU

62 CHURCH RD HAMILTON 07 850 9339

Aioli

5 roasted garlic cloves bull5 egg yolksbull2 Tblspns Lemon juice (or white vinegar) bull1 Tablespoon mustardSalt bullOil (canola)bull

In a kitchen whizz put all the ingredients but the oil With the motor running slowly pour in the oil If you pour it in too fast it will curdle so take your time The aioli will get thicker the more oil you put in It will keep for at least a month covered in the fridge

If you donrsquot have a whizz whisk all the ingredients except the oil in a glass or stainless steel bowl While you continue to

whisk slowly drizzle in the oil This process is helped tremendously if you have someone who can pour the oil in while you whisk

Onion Rings

2 large onionsbull1cupselfraisingflourbull1 cup beer (or soda water)bullSalt and pepperbullCanola oilbull

Heat the oil on a deep fryer or heavy based pot While that is heating up peel the onions andsliceintoringsPlacetheflourinabowlseason well and the slowly add the beer Using a whisk mix until smooth Drop a small piece of bread into your oil to check it is hot

ONION RINGS

10

by Gaye Weeden and Hayley Smorgon - $50 If you are planning to hop over the ditch this spring your visit can be made all the better by taking along this fabulous book that promises classic recipes hidden gems and flavours from the heart of Melbourne Partly a guide to fabulous places to eat drink and food shop we are furnished with directions to and descriptions of the plethora of foodie options Melbourne has to offer This book also features loads of recipes contributed by the great chefs restaurants markets and artisan food stores of this vibrant city This is a tactile comprehensive good-looking guide to one of Australiarsquos most loved cities and a must have if a trip to Melbourne is on your horizon

The Butcher the Baker and the best coffee maker by Jeanie Watson - $53

The tastes of Central Otago and a passion for cooking inspired Jeanie Watson owner of The Tin Goose Cafe to write her own recipe book I love this book for its delicious cafe inspired recipes using ingredients readily available at the local supermarket and likely to already be in your fridge or pantry

The book is packed with a generous amount of vibrant images that are bright and colourful and made me want to taste the food within It is divided into sensible sections with well thought out selections in each category Ingredients cooking terms and measurements are written in easy to understand language

The Tin Goose Cafe Cookbook

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INGREDIENTS

bull 1 finely diced onionbull 1 clove garlic crushedbull 10g crushed fresh gingerbull 20mls cooking oilbull 400g can of lentilsbull 400g peeled sliced and roasted beetrootbull 100g diced feta cheesebull Handful chopped fresh parsleybull Juice of half a lemonbull 1 tablespoon of Bestow Beauty Oil

DIRECTIONS

Sweat onion garlic and ginger in oil Add the mixture to the drained lentils Add the roasted beetroot feta and parsley

Mix the lemon juice and Bestow Beauty Oil then toss lightly through the mixture Season and serve Note can be served warm or cold

Organic produce is preferable but not essential

BEETROOT WITH LENTILS GINGER AND FETA

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You are the only judge of what you like your opinion is the one that counts when you are making purchasing decisions Check out other views keep an open mind go to wine tastings visit vineyards listen and learn It is a lot of fun I repeatedly get asked where can I get reliable interesting and most importantly useful information Where should you go for more information

Magazines The ones to watch are Wine Gourmet Traveller amp WineState are the best Two excellent annual Wine Guides are written by James Halliday with an Australian focus and Michael Cooper with his look at New Zealand You see them on wine bottles everywhere medals medals and more medals Gold Silver 5 Stars Cuisine amp WineState recommended The debate about their worth has gone on for a very

I want to learn more about wine where do you

suggest I start

long time There are prodigious wine shows In New Zealand the AirNZ and Royal Easter Wine shows are long standing locally focussed amp very worthy events The NZ International Wine Show is open to all comers and has made quite a name for itself in very short time In Australia The National Wine Show the Sydney Top 100 and the Royal Show of each of the state capitals are worth looking at With wine shows its a consistency of results that you should look for If a wine receives several Gold Medals Gold plus lots of Silvers or a bunch of Silver Medals alone it has reached a very high standard It is a sign of a consistent approval of several groups of judges in various times and places

A weight of numbers that cant be ignored wine reviews should be treated similarly and added to this mix For local results check on line wwwwineshowconz In both countries there are many shows Many are regionally focussed others have price point ceilings For example in a Wine show where a $25 retail price is the ceiling would a wine receiving a Gold Medal there receive one in a show with open entry These shows can downgrade and muddle the worth of the whole show system

Reviewers As the Internet has changed wine marketing it also made getting views out into the public arena a lot easier Lets stay local The world is too big of an oyster to cover in this article Bob Campbell MW and Michael Cooper have the pedigree Sam Kim is worth checking out as is Jeff Kelly both via the web Raymond Chan has a great palate and has just started a website he is one to watch Remember trust your own palate it is the best judge

WINE

Henry Primo Vino

Q I am female Should I be doing weights as part of my workouts

A Yes Many women still believe that they will ldquobulk uprdquo if they do strengthweights training but the majority of females donrsquot have the right body make-up to do this through a simple weights programme so donrsquot panic Thebenefitsofincludingastrengthtrainingcomponent are many and varied

Weight loss is increased through having 1 more muscle in the body The more muscle a body has the more fuelenergy we burn through an increased metabolic rateStronger muscles help with reducing the 2 likelihood of getting and will reduce the impact of osteoporosis reduce the risk of injury in everyday activities and reduce the likelihood of falls (which generally result in injury)Strength training changes the shape of 3 our body therefore improving our look andsubsequentlyourconfidenceselfesteemIt is important that an appropriate 4 weights programme is developed for

Q amp A Keeping fit and healthy with Jenny Tulloch

each individual taking into consideration medical and health history currentprevious injuries weight training experience and goals

Q Can I do specific exercises to lose fat in a particular spot

A Unfortunately no We can tone and strengthen a particular muscle however to lose fat in any part of the body requires an overall exercise and nutrition programme

Q Do I need to undertake an hour of exercise every day

A Not necessarily It will depend on your currentlevelofhealthandfitnessand what your goals are however 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise is generally good for maintenance For weight loss improvedfitnessorotherhealthand fitnessgoalsandimprovementsyouwill probably need to up the ante in terms of intensity or duration

021 315 119 | pulse2ihugconz wwwpulsepersonaltrainingconz

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Why do I feel tired after eating instead of energized

Enzymes are magic molecules that catalyze biochemical reactions in every cell of the body Our body produces enzymes to break down the food we eat so that it can be absorbed and converted into energy These processes all involve enzymes Enzymes are heat sensitive and are destroyed at temperatures over 40 degrees celsius When we eat cooked food our body uses (loses) energy in order to digest food When we eat raw food our body retains and gains energy because raw foods naturally contain the enzymes needed for digestion So instead of using all its energy into digesting food the body can carry on creating energy for you to function optimally all day long

Enzymes are found naturally in all raw foods concentrated amounts are found in papaya pineapple and kiwifruit To start simply sprinkle a handful of sprouts on cooked stew or for those enthusiastic raw foodies try this recipe

ENZYMES FOR ENERGY

The HerbalDispensarWhere you belong

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Almond Halvah1cup raw tahinibullfrac34 cup agave nectarbullfrac34 cup raw whole bullalmonds coarsely ground in a food processorfrac34 cup raw almonds bullfinelygroundinafoodprocessor

In a mixing bowl combine the tahini agave nectar and coarsely ground almonds Mix thoroughly

Press the halvah into a glass baking dish or roll into bite size balls

Coatwithfinelygroundalmonds Cover and store in the freezer

Serve thoroughly chilled right out of the freezer

Recipe from Rawvolution by Matt Amsden

To make life easy we have an exciting array of raw foods in store

Including Little Bird - raw bull

gluten free sugar free no soy

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Superfood Salad Clustersbull

Superfood Trail Clustersbull

Vanilla and Almond Macaroonsbull

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Macaroons

Passionfruit and Macadamia bull

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Fig and ginger Grawnolabull

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Grawnola

Macadamia and Berries bull

Grawnola

Mexican Sundried Tomato bull

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GOT A QUESTION FOR OUR EXPERTS

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At Nourish we are all about great food But we are busy people too so thought we would share with you our favourite takeaways and why

Mizzoni

Woodfired

Pizza

Little IndiaTraditionalcharcoalfiredtandoorsareoneofthesecretstothefantasticflavoureddishesfromLittleIndiaWhatstartedwhenSukhiampJoannaGillopenedtheirfirstrestaurant in Dunedin in1991 has now grown to a group of over 13 restaurants throughout New Zealand

TheauthenticflavourofthetandoorisimpossibletoreplicateandthereasonwhyLittle Indiarsquos hand- made naan bread is so addictive In fact authenticity is the reason Little India restaurants have been so successful Specialising in dishes from the North of India all Little Indiarsquos recipes were created by Sukhirsquos grandmother Premjit Kaur Gill Premjit even trained all their head chefs so you know the dishes are exactly how she would want them

AtthehelmofbothHamiltonrestaurantsisGoldieRaiGoldiehasjustfinishedamakeoveroftheHamiltonflagshiprestaurantinAlexanderStWithluxuriousboothschandeliers and pictures of the Little India family you may just want to stay instead of rushing in for takeaways

Youwillfindeveryonersquosfavouritebutterchicken(MurgMumtaz)onthemenuand I promise the kids will love it but be a little adventurous and every time you gotrysomethingnewTotastetheflavourofthetandoorIrsquodrecommendtheTandoor platter for two with a selection of appetizers like tandoor chicken beautiful marinated lamb cutlets as well as my all time favourite onion bhajis The menu also offers an amazing selection of vegetarian options

wwwlittleindiaconz

Gourmet Takeaways

Mizzoni Woodfired Pizza Twenty something year old entrepreneurs Ryan Burke amp John Moughan came home one night and declared they were going to design and build a mobile pizza oven After a trip to Melbourne to research making hand stretched dough Italian inspired pizzaandactualpizzaovensMizzoniWoodfiredPizzawasbornAyearandahalflaterandtheMizzoniboysarearegularlocalfixtureandcanbefoundroadsideaswell as at events like the Great Race round the Bridges and the upcoming revamped AampP Show

Even though their pizza oven is mobile itrsquos still food safety compliant and spotlessly clean ldquoWeather is sometimes a bit of a painrdquo smiles John ldquobut if people show up wersquore happy to cookrdquo Plus they have eftpos

A trained Chef Ryan likes nothing better than to come up with new pizza toppings using fresh ingredients although they are quick to add that they recognise their regular customers (particularly those with kids) love family favourites like the Hawaiian that consistently remain on the menu

Mizzoni have recently gone into partnership with artisan bakery Volare to commercially produce their delicious bases and package them for home use Yoursquoll findtheirpizzabasesatTheGreenGrocerVetroampVolareusingthenameTheNZPizza Base Company

RyanandJohnarefindingthemselvessobusythattheyarecurrentlybuildingasecond mobile pizza oven to enable them to take on more catering and event opportunities whilst maintaining their popular roadside presence If you have a Christmas function or party coming up Mizzoni welcome enquiries about bringing their fabulous pizza oven to your home or workplace and creating their pizzas Really itrsquos food and atmosphere rolled into one Check out their website or follow them on Facebook for their up-to-date schedule

wwwmizzoniconz

Little

India

Gourmet 4 Alexander Street Cnr Alexander amp Hood StreetsP 07 8381620

Shop 21 Rototuna Shopping Centre Rototuna P 07 8525884

Yoursquoll find Mizzoni Woodfired Pizzas parked at Swarbrick Landing (River Road) and Huntington Drive

14

Takeaways

ScoffDeborah Nudds and Dean Leary have been serving Hamiltonians for over 20 years and trust me they get it right ldquoA lot of our dishes especially the Chorizo Risotto Bacon Fettuccine and Salmon Fillet on Mash have been customer favourites since we opened Scoff in 2003 and we canrsquot take them off the menurdquo laughs Deb ldquoBut we are really loving inventing our weekly specials too as they allow us to be creative with new seasons produce as it becomes available Spring is such an exciting foodie time - asparagus spring Lamb baby veges Yumrdquo

The great thing about Scoff is the huge variety on offer from classic old school burgers served with fresh garden salad or crisp hand cut chips to traditional pastas and risottos They have a number of tasty salads side orders of vegetables and a range ofhealthyoptionsThentherersquosthehugedoublelambshanksorjuicyscotchfilletonfabulousmashedpotatoesorfreshspicyfishoncouscous

If it is a treat you need after a hard day I can recommend one of Scoffrsquos divine desserts ndash choices include their modern twist on the bread and butter pudding or classic chocolate mousse or orange and ginger cheesecake

No need to ever argue about whatrsquos for dinner The menu also caters for gluten free vegetarian and dairy free diets and they even have the kids sorted with meals for littliesScoffistake-outfoodthatextendsbeyondtheFridayNightritualoffishandchips With its huge variety its healthy and nutritious ingredients and convenience Scoff is a great solution for dinner any night of the week

Scoff has two outlets Claudelands and Flagstaff and is open 7 days from 430 pm for pick up or home delivery

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Provincia

l

Chip Co

Scoff

Provincial chip coThe Provincial Chip Co opened on Cambridge Road Hillcrest in November last year Therehasbeenafishnchipshopherefor50yearsbutthisisnrsquotjustanyoldfishnchip shop The Provincial Chip Co owned by Sally and James Cassidy is all about providing great takeaway food from local and sustainable ingredients

ldquoJamesandIlovefoodrdquosaysSallySallyisfromtheUKandshesaysldquofishnchipsarea big deal in the UKrdquo With husband James being a trained chef the couple wanted to open a business that not only provided beautiful homemade food all cooked from scratch and free from preservatives and additives they also wanted to support local growers and producers

Hand cut chips which take the team 2-3 hours a day to prepare are made from locally grown Agria potatoes The burger buns are delivered fresh from Volare and their meat all of which is free range comes from Soggy Bottom in Ngaruwahia and Lifestyle Meats in Dinsdale

Sourcing a constant supply of local ingredients has caused some headaches but the couple believe strongly in what they are trying to do Along with sourcing local ingredients there is a big emphasis on seasonality and sustainability The burgers change often and are served with seasonal vegetables Plus all the food scraps are taken away by Soggy Bottom and fed to the pigs

ThefreshfishfromHamiltonSeafoodschangesdependingonwhathascomeinofftheboatsSustainablefishissomethingSallyispassionateaboutldquoWereallywanttointroducepeopletodifferentfishspeciesrdquosaysSallywhobelievesNewZealandersarecreaturesofhabitonlyeverorderingthesame2or3fishvarietiesTheremaybeaplentifulsupplynowsaysSallybutifweonlyfishforthesevarietiesthiswonrsquotbethe case On the weekends you will even be able to pick up some of Jamesrsquo beautiful homebakingIspiedrichchocolatebrownieandjamfilleddoughnutsthenightwevisited

694 Grey Street Hamilton

shop 2 Flagstaff Shopping Centre River Rd Hamilton

E contacteatscoffconz

Scoff Hotline 050 834 31 31

31 Cambridge Rd Hamilton

Open Tues ndash Sun 5-8ishPh 856 4582

15

Thai food is a wonderful combination of fresh ingredients married together with the perfect balance of sweet and sour salty and spicy

Stir Fried Tiger Prawns with curry powder (Koong Pad Pong Ka Ree)serves 2

15 Tiger prawnsbull2 eggsbull1Tblspneachofmincedgarliclightsoysaucefishsauceandbulloyster sauce1 tspn sugarbull1 Tblspn chilli paste with soya bean oilbullfrac14 c milkbull2 spring onions cut to 1rdquo piecesbull100g celery leaves cutbull100g onion thinly slicedbull50g red capsicum thinly slicedbull

Beattheeggsthenaddsoysaucefishsauceoystersaucecurrypowder milk and chilli paste then mix well

Heat oil in a wok and add garlic and onions stir fry until golden and then add the egg mix Stir fry for another 30 seconds before adding the prawns

When the prawns are nearly cooked add the remaining ingredients and cook for a further 30 seconds Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with coriander Serve with rice

Stir f

ried t

iger

prawn

s with

curry

powd

er

ThaiRecipes

I donrsquot think I have met a person who doesnrsquot love Thai food If you are keen to learn more about Thai food Thanya from the Thai Market on Grey St will come to you and teach you and a group of friends how quick and easy Thai food is to cook You will also discover the wonderful ingredients that create those wonderful Thaiflavourswhichofcourseareallavailable at The Thai Market

Here are a couple of great recipes from Thanya to whet your appetite

16

BBQ Thai Beef Salad

(Yum Neur Yang)Serves 2

2 sirloin steaksbull3 Tblspns sugarbull2Tblspnseachoffishsauceamplimejuicebull1 Tblspn minced chilli (smaller the hotter bullThanya uses red bird eye chilli)1 clove garlic mincedbullfrac14 cup cucumberbull1 red onion thinly slicedbullfrac12 cup mint leavesbull5 cherry tomatoesbull50g celerybull1 Tblspn oilbull3 Tblspns lemon grass thinly slicedbull2 Tblspns roasted peanuts choppedbull

Combinethesugarfishsaucelimejuicegarlicand chilli in a bowl and mix well

BBQ the steak to your preference and then slice very thinly Cut tomatoes in half Peel and half the cucumber then thinly slice along with the celery Toss the steak with the sauce and add the remaining ingredients Season to taste and garnish with peanuts

BBQ

Thai beef

salad

Discover the wonderful

ingredients that create

those wonderful Thai flavours

Join our weekly email keeping you in touch with our Friday night tastings wine education classes and special wine deals

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DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

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The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

17

This spring you may notice badges popping up on some of the cafes around town These Scout inspired merit badges are part of a very cool scheme called the Conscious Consumers Cafe Project

StartedlastyearbyWellingtonnotforprofitgroupthe42collectivethe Conscious Consumers Cafe Project encourages cafes to adopt more sustainable practices by awarding badges that publicly recognise their commitment to the environment Sanchia from Rocket Espresso Bar on Grey St told us that they had heard about Conscious Consumers in Wellington and were really excited about its arrival in the Waikato

From 8am - 7 days Dinner Wednesday - Saturday from 6pm cnr Queenwood amp Herbert Aves Chartwell

07 855 0511 Follow us on Facebook

From our hands to your table

Seasonal food from our own

gardens amp artisan producers cooked

from scratch in the Zinc kitchen

wwwzinccafeconz

Itrsquos organic free range and always fresh

Conscious Consumerrsquos nine badges help to inform cafe patrons of some of the business choices that go on behind the scenes of that particular cafe Badges are awarded for seasonal food fair-trade coffee organic milk eco-friendly cleaning products free range eggs allowing patrons to supply their own cup recycling composting and eco-friendly packaging These are all practices that the group believe make good business sense respect people and the environment and reflectcurrentconsciousconsumerpreferencesTojointheprojecta cafeacute must qualify for a minimum of four badges When you visit a conscious cafeacute take a moment to look at their badges and see which practices they have adopted it could be different at each cafeacute

more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from

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Life cycle of a coffee bean Carmo de Minas Brasil

fresh coffee beans

locally roasted

cup of excellence

specialty coffee

grinders

espresso machinery

brewing equipment

green coffee

coffee books

coffee jibber jabber

rocketcoffeeconz 07 839 6422

To find out more about this exciting project contact George or Lou Belle Barrett

Waikato Co-ordinators on 021 175 5127 or waikatoconsciousconsumersorgnz

At the same time Conscious Consumers aim to empower customers to makeconsciouspurchasingchoicesCoffeecultureisfirmlyembeddedinNew Zealand now Hayley from Zinc Cafeacute told us that they ldquogenuinely believe that more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from We are pleased that

sustainability is catching on and it is only a good thing that organisations like Conscious Consumers are recognizing the importance of what we chose to dordquo Courtenay Paul from Momento agrees saying ldquoThese days people are paying a lot more attention to our environment and sustainability amp there is a drive for businesses to have better (environmental) business practicesrdquo

Earlier this year the project won a Green Ribbon Award recognising Conscious Consumers outstanding contribution to protecting and

enhancing New Zealandrsquos environment In July they expanded their reach to Auckland In September itrsquos Hamiltonrsquos turn The group admits that this is a ldquoliving projectrdquo and that the badges andteststoawardthebadgeswillevolvetoreflectchangingconsumer preferences and expectations

As well as the colourful window badges Conscious Consumers also have a website wwwconsciousconsumersorgnz with a directory of participating cafes and suppliers to the cafeacute industryofenvironmentallyfriendlyproductsYoursquollalsofindout what each badge means what criteria needs to be met to be awarded that badge and which cafes have been awarded it

The project is in its infancy in the region but the team have big plans ldquoOur aim for the Waikatorsquo says Lou Belle one of the regions co-ordinators ldquois to expand the Conscious Consumer cafeacute and supplier network from the initial townships of Hamilton Raglan and Cambridge into the wider region to include the vibrant cafe cultures from the Coromandel Peninsula as far south as the Taupo district and to include the many rural cafe gems in betweenrdquo

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

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2

2

2

2

1 2

3

4

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7

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Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

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Discover the gourmet delights in and around Katikati

Waihi

Tauranga

1 Bread NZ

Discover the authentic taste of organic sourdough bread and patisserie baked in awoodfiredoveninaruralsettingAllvisits are by appointment and a $10 per person cover charge applies

871 State Highway 2 RD1 KatikatiP 07 985 6231 M 027 348 7879 E henribreadnzcom W wwwbreadnzcom

2 Backblocks Food

Luxury handmade pateacutes dips and terrines made from pure New Zealand game meats and wild food Join us Fridays for tastings between 10am-3pm

244 Tanners Point Rd RD1 KatikatiP 021 261 4835E backblocksfoodgmailcomW wwwbackblocksconz

3 Katikati Frantoio Limited

Biogreenorganiccertifiedolivegroveour Viridis Grove olive oil is available at local Farmers Markets and in shops aroundtheBOPAppointmentsareessential to view the grove and olive processing facility

117 Lindemann Road RD1 KatikatiP 07 549 1467E heuckclearnetnz

Follow our Food trail map here

which will take you through the prolific growing area of Katikati in the Bay of Plenty and visit some of our great food

producers

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

2

2

2

2

2

1 2

3

4

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7

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Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

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6 The Onion Vege Place

The Onion Vege Place is a family owned and operated vegetable store We hope youenjoythetasteofourfreshlocallygrown and in season vegetables Open 730 - 530 daily

2998 State Highway 2 RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 0232

4 Smokey Smoked Seafoods

TheexpertsinsmokedfishPopintochataboutsmokingyourfishortrysomeof ours Our shop hours are Monday to Friday8amto5pmforsmokedfishwithfreshfishonThursampFri

60d Marshall Rd Katikati P 07 549 1668E infosmokeyconzW wwwsmokeyconz

7 Kings Seeds

Kings Seeds is a 100 NZ owned and operated mail order seed company supplying New Zealand gardeners for over thirty years Open to the public every Friday 9-noon

189 Wharawhara Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 3409 E infokingsseedsconz W wwwkingsseedsconz

8 Fantail Lodge

Fantail Lodge is a country estate with a working orchard and a luxury lodge Our own restaurant lsquoChapeaursquo specialises infreshlocalproduceampawardwinningwines

117 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 1581E infofantaillodgeconzW wwwfantailodgeconzFb wwwfacebookcomfantaillodgecountryestate

12 Incredible Edibles

Wanderenjoyandsamplethefruitsfrom our 3 hectares of entirely edible plants Tours takes approximately 15hours $10 per person and booking are essential

60 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 552 0331W wwwedibleconz

11 Harbourside Macadamias

This picturesque orchard with breathtaking views produces macadamia nuts citrus avocados and kiwifruit

402 Matahui Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 522 0718E daniellxtraconzW wwwharboursidemacadamiascom

estled into the coastline Katikati is the northern gateway to the Bay of Plenty From hills to harbour it is no more than a 10 minute drive Sitting at the foothills of the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park and dipping its toes into the Tauranga harbour you will discover Katikati has an amazing array of artisan producers and wonderful food grown from the fertile land and pristine watersN

9 Perfectly Pure

PerfectlyPurepreservesjustlikeGrand-ma used to make Visit our shop which sellssoapschocolatesampothergoodiesall made by Trish Open 1030am ndash 400pmFriSatampSun

277 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 2252 E trishxtraconz

While taking the opportunity to visit the local food producers take time to see what else Katikati has to offer Katikati also known as New Zealandrsquos Mural Townstartedin1991withjustthreemuralsandnowboastsover46worksof art depicting the communities history and culture

AlsouniquetoKatikatiistheHaikuPathwayawalkabout2kmslongwhichwinds its way along the Uretara River The paths lead past boulders engraved with Haiku a short poem (usually about nature) written by poets from around the world Visit wwwkatikaticuisinecom

13 Basecamp Country Shop amp Smokery

Basecamp is a boutique salami business Come and view the hand-built smoke houses and maybe catch a glimpse of trophy stags or wild boar grazing in the paddocks along the driveway Shop hours Monday ndash Thursday 9am-4pm Friday 9am-12pm

504 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 552 0013E infobasecampsalamisconzW wwwbasecampsalamisconz

5 Kaimai Country Collection

Pop into Kaimai Country Collection and discover more than antiques We make a great range of handmade preserves using local ingredients as well as decadent fruit cakes Opening hours 7days a week 10am-5pm

19 Main Road KatikatiP 07 549 5820E kaimaicountryxtraconz

10 Mount Eliza Cheese

Artisancheesemakersmakingcloth-ripened hard cheeses You can buy our cheeses at the Tauranga Farmerrsquos Market at the Katikati Produce Market Door sales factory tours and tastings by appointment

266 Hot Springs Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 549 5669E cheesemountelizaconzW wwwmountelizaconz

21

WellingtonNew Zealandrsquos capital of food

W

22

ellington is where I caught the hospitality bug and will always have a special place in my heart I arrived in Wellington a fresh faced 18 year old from Hamilton where an espresso machinewasstillararesightandfinediningwasthebuffet

at Memory Lane Restaurant Wellington was then and still is today our capital of food

Whenever I get the chance to return there is never enough time to revisit old favourites and discover the newest hippest places that have sprung up This year my husband Andrew and I decided to head down for Wellington on a Plate In its third year Wellington on a Plate is so popular many of the events in the two week programme sold out within a matter of days

Known for my lists and aided by the team at Grow Wellington I had a jam packed few days lined up We arrived on Saturday night and were whisked off for a wonderful home cooked meal with friends now living in Newtown What a great way to start our weekend

The next morning the forecast cold snap had arrived But we have come prepared this is after all Wellington So wrapped up warmly we wandered down to the waterfront to check out the City Market Held in the Chaffers Dock building the City Market has been described as a stellar line up of local food and beverage producers under one roof

Started by Martin Bosley and Rachel Taulelei just over 2 years ago the market doesnrsquot have the strict rules many Farmers Markets have yet it still

managestoreflectthewonderfuldiversityoftheWellingtonregionRachel says ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of community through foodrdquo

RachelwhoownsYellowBrickRoadawholesalefishsupplycompanywhichprovideschefswithlonglinesustainablefishsaystheideaforthemarket came together pretty quickly Within 10-12 weeks of Rachel and Martin having the idea it was up and running Beside Rachelrsquos busy stand is Martin Bosley one of New Zealandrsquos most awarded chefs cooking up humble bacon butties

Each week the market hosts a different restaurant Rachel says they have been lucky because the venue which Martin uses for events has a commercial kitchen meaning local restaurants can have a chance to showcase what they do well Rachel also believes that the market is a great

way for local businesses that are now everyday names like Emporio coffee to stay in touch with their customers So after the low down from Rachel I am off to meet eat and discover

First up is Nikki from Creative Cooking with her array of the popular macarons But what Nikki really wants me to try are her delicate Caneleacutes These delicate

French cakes are picked to be the next big thing Next door is Rachel from the Prodigal Daughter Rachel imports a fabulous range of Italian delicacies frompastatotrufflesandiskeenformetotrysomeNexttocatchmy attention is Anthony the Head chef at Wakelin House in Greytown You may have seen their range of gourmet pies aioli and pates which are available at Farro Fresh and Nosh stores

The city market reflects the wonderful diversity of the

wellington region ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of

community through foodrdquo

23

Handmade chocolates wine fresh produce crepes and amazing pastries are all available at the market but I am drawn to La Marche Francais cheeses With a shop and cafe in Thorndon this is another place I have heard lots about I am in heaven surrounded by an amazing array of imported cheeses including a huge selection of unpasteurised ones

After about two hours Andrew my husband looks seriously bored so we head back out into the elements to discover the Harbourside Market Even as an impending snow storm rolls in this market is teaming with people Huge fruit and vegetable stalls dominate with artisan producers and ready to eat food scattered around

Two minutes walk past the Harbourside Market and we are at Te Papa so we pop in to see whatrsquos on at lsquoour placersquo It is quickly apparent we are not the only ones who think Te Papa is a great option on a cold Sunday morning Andrew heads for the giant squid exhibition Hey itrsquos kind of food

Next stop is coffee at Cafe Deluxe a typical Wellington spot next to the Embassy theatre which has remained a constant for over two decades Revived we head to Moore Wilsons on Tory St Open 7 days a week Moore Wilsons is a foodiersquos heaven Originally a trade only business Moore Wilsons has been supplying Wellingtonrsquos restaurants and cafes with top quality ingredients for nearly 100 years In the last 15 years this family business opened its doors to the general public and is now one of the best food storesinthecountryHereyouwillfindamazingproducemeatandfreshfishwinescheesebreadsandmoreSincemylastvisitthefloorspacehasmore than doubled and there is even a full display kitchen

Exhausted we are thankful that in Wellington you are never far from a great restaurant or cafe We head to Fidelrsquos just 2 minutes from our hotel on Cuba St They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo and I would have to agree The food is great cafe

fare with a mix of pizza salads curries and so on all of which is generous and reasonably priced The service like almost everywhere in Wellington was spot on We leave with a big slice of homemade carrot cake for dessert

Monday we wake to snow falling and decide to snuggle in for a bit longer That is until I remember I have an appointment with Vanda

OrsquoBrien from Kirkcaldie and Stains Kirkcaldie and Stains is Wellingtonrsquos premiere department store Established in 1863 Kirks as it is known to Wellingtonians has occupied the same grand building on Lambton Quay since 1908 Vanda the food buyer for Kirks shows me around her wonderful department which has evolved over the years to offer more thanjustimportedluxurygoodslikecaviarandtrufflesalthoughyoucandefinitelystillgetthesehere

Vanda tells me that the biggest shift over the years has been the focus on New Zealand products with Wellingtonrsquos regional producers high on the list To highlight their local products there is a little sticker with the Kirks seal of approval on all products from the region Vanda says they use to stock French and Belgian chocolates now they are all New Zealand made This too is the case for their wines which other than the Champagne are all sourced from New Zealand vineyards The reason Vanda says is that New Zealand wines are as good as any in the world

They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is cuban

and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo

24

YouwillstillfindagreatrangeofimportedgoodsatKirkstheseVandasaysareiconicproductsNewZealanddoesnrsquotproduceThehugeJellyBellystandwith24flavoursisagreatexampleThere are also treats from the UK American Twinkies and more As we go further into the shop we come to the kitchenware department with every kitchen gadget pot pan and knife you can imagine Vanda explains about their regular tastings demos and themed events but to tell you the truth Irsquom no longer listening Talk about a kid in lolly shop Andrew is a little over food shops at this stage so we head to the Reserve Bank for something a little different Irsquom thinking that if we rob it can I buy one of everything at Kirkcaldies

AlthoughnotconvincedatfirstIsoondiscoverthemuseum at the Reserve Bank is in fact a fascinating place We just miss a school group and have the place to ourselves and with the help and knowledge of the friendly guide we have a thoroughly interesting time

Back to the hotel to warm up and a quick nap before our friendly local chauffer arrives to take us out to Miramar Aided by Peter Jacksons Weta workshop Miramar has suddenlybecometheldquoitrdquosuburbinWellingtonandaflurryof great restaurants and cafes have popped up

Tonight we are off to La Boca Loca which is right next door to the recently renovated Roxy cinema Great Mexican is always on my radar and I was lucky enough to meet Lucas one of the owners at the City Markets on Sunday La Bocas kitchen is led by a talented team Christopher Martinez is a chef born and bred in Mexico having moved to New Zealand to work at La Boca Adele McMahon is originally from Dunedin but has worked for some heavy weights in the industry including Luke Mangan Peter Gordon and most recently Al Brown

Prices are very reasonable with mains at $25 and tacos or enchilada type dishes being around the $11 mark At these prices we thought the dishes would be small and order a couple each Also we couldnrsquot decide This is not your old elPasoMexicanwithtomatoflavouredminceand lashings of sour cream The dishes are light andfreshwithhomemadetortillasandfillingslikechillimarinatedfishandroastporkshoulderWashed down with an authentic Mexican beer we roll out the door

Our last day arrives all too soon and we have to start thinking about heading home We have breakfast at Midnight Espresso one of Wellingtonrsquos original cafes and the birthplace of Havana coffee

We have one more important date and it has us heading back to Miramar for lunch at The Larder Here we are treated to a fabulous lunch by Jacob Brown and his team When the lunch crowd dwindles and we have finishedourmealwegetthechancetochattoJacobandI get the feeling Jacob and I would get on The Larder is a fabulous restaurantcafe anyone would be pleased to have in their neighbourhood Jacob describes the menu asproducefocussedwhichmeansitdirectlyreflectstheseasons A proponent of nose to tail eating Jacob is also keen for people to be open to different cuts of meat utilising and therefore honouring the animal

As you can imagine we leave Wellington with a longer list of places we need to return to next time we visit

wwwcitymarketconz

Every Sunday 830-12301 Herd St Wellington

wwwharboursidemarketconz

Every Sunday 730-100

wwwfidelscafecom

234 Cuba St Wellington

wwwlabocalocaconz

19 Park Rd Miramar WellingtonOpen 7 days - breakfast lunch

and dinner

wwwthelarderconz

cnr Darlington amp Camperdown Rds Miramar WellingtonOpen Tues- Sunday

(dinners Thurs Fri amp Sat)

wwwmoorewilsonconz

Cnr of Tory and College StreetsOpen 7 days

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29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

at the Royal New Zealand Shoat the Royal New Zealand Show

love the aroma

Experience the fl avour

HOSTED BY

savour the taste

With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

facebook or visit our website wwwnourishmagazineconz

The country is coming to town this October

Royal New Zealand

Show Hosted by the

Waikato AampP Association

Friday 28th October to Sunday 30 October 2011

9am-4pm daily

25

Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

28

2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

29

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

204 river road

wwwwaikatofarmersmarketsconzwwwfacebookcompagesWaikato-Farmers-Market

Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

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AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

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Stainless steel drink bottles Environmentally friendly and non-leaching

Also available with neoprene Koolers for extra coolness ndash in a variety of colours Hygienic easy to clean and keep your drink cool

Variety of sizes between 350ml and 2L Dishwasher safe and able to take ice cubes

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We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

virgin olive oil as well as a standard pack of asparagus to give away (valued at $35 and $24)

To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

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Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

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37

31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

find us on facebookphone 07 863 8980

WAITETE SOCIAL WINE CLUBLast Thursday of each month

6pmSpecial guest speaker

OCTOBERFESTSaturday Oct 29th

BOOK NOW$20pp

International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

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Delicious lime-based artisan products

Green Grocer Farro Fresh 130 Grey St The Base Te Rapa

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See you at the Hamilton Home amp Garden Show 6th to 9th October 2011

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Available at all good food storesBakery Shop Hours Monday - Friday 730am - 3pm Saturday 730am - 12pm

236 Kahikatea Drive Hamilton(07) 847 1206

Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

wwwvolarebreadcom

Chicken

amp

Cranber

ry

burger

Thai Pork

Salmon

burger

Lamb with

Halloumi

Sevre on a toasted bun with your favourite sides and enjoy

enough Then in batches dip your onion rings into the batter and then into the oil You will need to turn them to ensure they cook evenly

When golden remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels Season again with some freshly ground salt and pepper

Malteasers Shake

1cup MalteasersbullLarge scoop of vanilla ice creambull1 cup milkbull

Place the Malteasers into the blender and blitz for a few seconds to crush them up Add the milk and ice cream and blend for a sweet malty treat

DEL

I bull BISTR

O bull

BAR

NEW SPRINGMENU

62 CHURCH RD HAMILTON 07 850 9339

Aioli

5 roasted garlic cloves bull5 egg yolksbull2 Tblspns Lemon juice (or white vinegar) bull1 Tablespoon mustardSalt bullOil (canola)bull

In a kitchen whizz put all the ingredients but the oil With the motor running slowly pour in the oil If you pour it in too fast it will curdle so take your time The aioli will get thicker the more oil you put in It will keep for at least a month covered in the fridge

If you donrsquot have a whizz whisk all the ingredients except the oil in a glass or stainless steel bowl While you continue to

whisk slowly drizzle in the oil This process is helped tremendously if you have someone who can pour the oil in while you whisk

Onion Rings

2 large onionsbull1cupselfraisingflourbull1 cup beer (or soda water)bullSalt and pepperbullCanola oilbull

Heat the oil on a deep fryer or heavy based pot While that is heating up peel the onions andsliceintoringsPlacetheflourinabowlseason well and the slowly add the beer Using a whisk mix until smooth Drop a small piece of bread into your oil to check it is hot

ONION RINGS

10

by Gaye Weeden and Hayley Smorgon - $50 If you are planning to hop over the ditch this spring your visit can be made all the better by taking along this fabulous book that promises classic recipes hidden gems and flavours from the heart of Melbourne Partly a guide to fabulous places to eat drink and food shop we are furnished with directions to and descriptions of the plethora of foodie options Melbourne has to offer This book also features loads of recipes contributed by the great chefs restaurants markets and artisan food stores of this vibrant city This is a tactile comprehensive good-looking guide to one of Australiarsquos most loved cities and a must have if a trip to Melbourne is on your horizon

The Butcher the Baker and the best coffee maker by Jeanie Watson - $53

The tastes of Central Otago and a passion for cooking inspired Jeanie Watson owner of The Tin Goose Cafe to write her own recipe book I love this book for its delicious cafe inspired recipes using ingredients readily available at the local supermarket and likely to already be in your fridge or pantry

The book is packed with a generous amount of vibrant images that are bright and colourful and made me want to taste the food within It is divided into sensible sections with well thought out selections in each category Ingredients cooking terms and measurements are written in easy to understand language

The Tin Goose Cafe Cookbook

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INGREDIENTS

bull 1 finely diced onionbull 1 clove garlic crushedbull 10g crushed fresh gingerbull 20mls cooking oilbull 400g can of lentilsbull 400g peeled sliced and roasted beetrootbull 100g diced feta cheesebull Handful chopped fresh parsleybull Juice of half a lemonbull 1 tablespoon of Bestow Beauty Oil

DIRECTIONS

Sweat onion garlic and ginger in oil Add the mixture to the drained lentils Add the roasted beetroot feta and parsley

Mix the lemon juice and Bestow Beauty Oil then toss lightly through the mixture Season and serve Note can be served warm or cold

Organic produce is preferable but not essential

BEETROOT WITH LENTILS GINGER AND FETA

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You are the only judge of what you like your opinion is the one that counts when you are making purchasing decisions Check out other views keep an open mind go to wine tastings visit vineyards listen and learn It is a lot of fun I repeatedly get asked where can I get reliable interesting and most importantly useful information Where should you go for more information

Magazines The ones to watch are Wine Gourmet Traveller amp WineState are the best Two excellent annual Wine Guides are written by James Halliday with an Australian focus and Michael Cooper with his look at New Zealand You see them on wine bottles everywhere medals medals and more medals Gold Silver 5 Stars Cuisine amp WineState recommended The debate about their worth has gone on for a very

I want to learn more about wine where do you

suggest I start

long time There are prodigious wine shows In New Zealand the AirNZ and Royal Easter Wine shows are long standing locally focussed amp very worthy events The NZ International Wine Show is open to all comers and has made quite a name for itself in very short time In Australia The National Wine Show the Sydney Top 100 and the Royal Show of each of the state capitals are worth looking at With wine shows its a consistency of results that you should look for If a wine receives several Gold Medals Gold plus lots of Silvers or a bunch of Silver Medals alone it has reached a very high standard It is a sign of a consistent approval of several groups of judges in various times and places

A weight of numbers that cant be ignored wine reviews should be treated similarly and added to this mix For local results check on line wwwwineshowconz In both countries there are many shows Many are regionally focussed others have price point ceilings For example in a Wine show where a $25 retail price is the ceiling would a wine receiving a Gold Medal there receive one in a show with open entry These shows can downgrade and muddle the worth of the whole show system

Reviewers As the Internet has changed wine marketing it also made getting views out into the public arena a lot easier Lets stay local The world is too big of an oyster to cover in this article Bob Campbell MW and Michael Cooper have the pedigree Sam Kim is worth checking out as is Jeff Kelly both via the web Raymond Chan has a great palate and has just started a website he is one to watch Remember trust your own palate it is the best judge

WINE

Henry Primo Vino

Q I am female Should I be doing weights as part of my workouts

A Yes Many women still believe that they will ldquobulk uprdquo if they do strengthweights training but the majority of females donrsquot have the right body make-up to do this through a simple weights programme so donrsquot panic Thebenefitsofincludingastrengthtrainingcomponent are many and varied

Weight loss is increased through having 1 more muscle in the body The more muscle a body has the more fuelenergy we burn through an increased metabolic rateStronger muscles help with reducing the 2 likelihood of getting and will reduce the impact of osteoporosis reduce the risk of injury in everyday activities and reduce the likelihood of falls (which generally result in injury)Strength training changes the shape of 3 our body therefore improving our look andsubsequentlyourconfidenceselfesteemIt is important that an appropriate 4 weights programme is developed for

Q amp A Keeping fit and healthy with Jenny Tulloch

each individual taking into consideration medical and health history currentprevious injuries weight training experience and goals

Q Can I do specific exercises to lose fat in a particular spot

A Unfortunately no We can tone and strengthen a particular muscle however to lose fat in any part of the body requires an overall exercise and nutrition programme

Q Do I need to undertake an hour of exercise every day

A Not necessarily It will depend on your currentlevelofhealthandfitnessand what your goals are however 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise is generally good for maintenance For weight loss improvedfitnessorotherhealthand fitnessgoalsandimprovementsyouwill probably need to up the ante in terms of intensity or duration

021 315 119 | pulse2ihugconz wwwpulsepersonaltrainingconz

12

Why do I feel tired after eating instead of energized

Enzymes are magic molecules that catalyze biochemical reactions in every cell of the body Our body produces enzymes to break down the food we eat so that it can be absorbed and converted into energy These processes all involve enzymes Enzymes are heat sensitive and are destroyed at temperatures over 40 degrees celsius When we eat cooked food our body uses (loses) energy in order to digest food When we eat raw food our body retains and gains energy because raw foods naturally contain the enzymes needed for digestion So instead of using all its energy into digesting food the body can carry on creating energy for you to function optimally all day long

Enzymes are found naturally in all raw foods concentrated amounts are found in papaya pineapple and kiwifruit To start simply sprinkle a handful of sprouts on cooked stew or for those enthusiastic raw foodies try this recipe

ENZYMES FOR ENERGY

The HerbalDispensarWhere you belong

shopherbalrescueconz wwwTheHerbalDispensaryRaglanconz

Almond Halvah1cup raw tahinibullfrac34 cup agave nectarbullfrac34 cup raw whole bullalmonds coarsely ground in a food processorfrac34 cup raw almonds bullfinelygroundinafoodprocessor

In a mixing bowl combine the tahini agave nectar and coarsely ground almonds Mix thoroughly

Press the halvah into a glass baking dish or roll into bite size balls

Coatwithfinelygroundalmonds Cover and store in the freezer

Serve thoroughly chilled right out of the freezer

Recipe from Rawvolution by Matt Amsden

To make life easy we have an exciting array of raw foods in store

Including Little Bird - raw bull

gluten free sugar free no soy

vegan organic goodnesshellip

Superfood Salad Clustersbull

Superfood Trail Clustersbull

Vanilla and Almond Macaroonsbull

Cacao and Raspberry bull

Macaroons

Passionfruit and Macadamia bull

Macaroons

Fig and ginger Grawnolabull

Cacao and Superfoods bull

Grawnola

Macadamia and Berries bull

Grawnola

Mexican Sundried Tomato bull

crackers

Whats New

Want to know why your cake didnrsquot rise

What does it mean when

a wine is corked

How do you get rid of cellulite

Want to know how to use chia seeds

GOT A QUESTION FOR OUR EXPERTS

We have a great group of experts in their field from Naturopaths to chefs travel wine and fitness experts

So send us your questions

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13

y

At Nourish we are all about great food But we are busy people too so thought we would share with you our favourite takeaways and why

Mizzoni

Woodfired

Pizza

Little IndiaTraditionalcharcoalfiredtandoorsareoneofthesecretstothefantasticflavoureddishesfromLittleIndiaWhatstartedwhenSukhiampJoannaGillopenedtheirfirstrestaurant in Dunedin in1991 has now grown to a group of over 13 restaurants throughout New Zealand

TheauthenticflavourofthetandoorisimpossibletoreplicateandthereasonwhyLittle Indiarsquos hand- made naan bread is so addictive In fact authenticity is the reason Little India restaurants have been so successful Specialising in dishes from the North of India all Little Indiarsquos recipes were created by Sukhirsquos grandmother Premjit Kaur Gill Premjit even trained all their head chefs so you know the dishes are exactly how she would want them

AtthehelmofbothHamiltonrestaurantsisGoldieRaiGoldiehasjustfinishedamakeoveroftheHamiltonflagshiprestaurantinAlexanderStWithluxuriousboothschandeliers and pictures of the Little India family you may just want to stay instead of rushing in for takeaways

Youwillfindeveryonersquosfavouritebutterchicken(MurgMumtaz)onthemenuand I promise the kids will love it but be a little adventurous and every time you gotrysomethingnewTotastetheflavourofthetandoorIrsquodrecommendtheTandoor platter for two with a selection of appetizers like tandoor chicken beautiful marinated lamb cutlets as well as my all time favourite onion bhajis The menu also offers an amazing selection of vegetarian options

wwwlittleindiaconz

Gourmet Takeaways

Mizzoni Woodfired Pizza Twenty something year old entrepreneurs Ryan Burke amp John Moughan came home one night and declared they were going to design and build a mobile pizza oven After a trip to Melbourne to research making hand stretched dough Italian inspired pizzaandactualpizzaovensMizzoniWoodfiredPizzawasbornAyearandahalflaterandtheMizzoniboysarearegularlocalfixtureandcanbefoundroadsideaswell as at events like the Great Race round the Bridges and the upcoming revamped AampP Show

Even though their pizza oven is mobile itrsquos still food safety compliant and spotlessly clean ldquoWeather is sometimes a bit of a painrdquo smiles John ldquobut if people show up wersquore happy to cookrdquo Plus they have eftpos

A trained Chef Ryan likes nothing better than to come up with new pizza toppings using fresh ingredients although they are quick to add that they recognise their regular customers (particularly those with kids) love family favourites like the Hawaiian that consistently remain on the menu

Mizzoni have recently gone into partnership with artisan bakery Volare to commercially produce their delicious bases and package them for home use Yoursquoll findtheirpizzabasesatTheGreenGrocerVetroampVolareusingthenameTheNZPizza Base Company

RyanandJohnarefindingthemselvessobusythattheyarecurrentlybuildingasecond mobile pizza oven to enable them to take on more catering and event opportunities whilst maintaining their popular roadside presence If you have a Christmas function or party coming up Mizzoni welcome enquiries about bringing their fabulous pizza oven to your home or workplace and creating their pizzas Really itrsquos food and atmosphere rolled into one Check out their website or follow them on Facebook for their up-to-date schedule

wwwmizzoniconz

Little

India

Gourmet 4 Alexander Street Cnr Alexander amp Hood StreetsP 07 8381620

Shop 21 Rototuna Shopping Centre Rototuna P 07 8525884

Yoursquoll find Mizzoni Woodfired Pizzas parked at Swarbrick Landing (River Road) and Huntington Drive

14

Takeaways

ScoffDeborah Nudds and Dean Leary have been serving Hamiltonians for over 20 years and trust me they get it right ldquoA lot of our dishes especially the Chorizo Risotto Bacon Fettuccine and Salmon Fillet on Mash have been customer favourites since we opened Scoff in 2003 and we canrsquot take them off the menurdquo laughs Deb ldquoBut we are really loving inventing our weekly specials too as they allow us to be creative with new seasons produce as it becomes available Spring is such an exciting foodie time - asparagus spring Lamb baby veges Yumrdquo

The great thing about Scoff is the huge variety on offer from classic old school burgers served with fresh garden salad or crisp hand cut chips to traditional pastas and risottos They have a number of tasty salads side orders of vegetables and a range ofhealthyoptionsThentherersquosthehugedoublelambshanksorjuicyscotchfilletonfabulousmashedpotatoesorfreshspicyfishoncouscous

If it is a treat you need after a hard day I can recommend one of Scoffrsquos divine desserts ndash choices include their modern twist on the bread and butter pudding or classic chocolate mousse or orange and ginger cheesecake

No need to ever argue about whatrsquos for dinner The menu also caters for gluten free vegetarian and dairy free diets and they even have the kids sorted with meals for littliesScoffistake-outfoodthatextendsbeyondtheFridayNightritualoffishandchips With its huge variety its healthy and nutritious ingredients and convenience Scoff is a great solution for dinner any night of the week

Scoff has two outlets Claudelands and Flagstaff and is open 7 days from 430 pm for pick up or home delivery

wwweatscoffconz

Provincia

l

Chip Co

Scoff

Provincial chip coThe Provincial Chip Co opened on Cambridge Road Hillcrest in November last year Therehasbeenafishnchipshopherefor50yearsbutthisisnrsquotjustanyoldfishnchip shop The Provincial Chip Co owned by Sally and James Cassidy is all about providing great takeaway food from local and sustainable ingredients

ldquoJamesandIlovefoodrdquosaysSallySallyisfromtheUKandshesaysldquofishnchipsarea big deal in the UKrdquo With husband James being a trained chef the couple wanted to open a business that not only provided beautiful homemade food all cooked from scratch and free from preservatives and additives they also wanted to support local growers and producers

Hand cut chips which take the team 2-3 hours a day to prepare are made from locally grown Agria potatoes The burger buns are delivered fresh from Volare and their meat all of which is free range comes from Soggy Bottom in Ngaruwahia and Lifestyle Meats in Dinsdale

Sourcing a constant supply of local ingredients has caused some headaches but the couple believe strongly in what they are trying to do Along with sourcing local ingredients there is a big emphasis on seasonality and sustainability The burgers change often and are served with seasonal vegetables Plus all the food scraps are taken away by Soggy Bottom and fed to the pigs

ThefreshfishfromHamiltonSeafoodschangesdependingonwhathascomeinofftheboatsSustainablefishissomethingSallyispassionateaboutldquoWereallywanttointroducepeopletodifferentfishspeciesrdquosaysSallywhobelievesNewZealandersarecreaturesofhabitonlyeverorderingthesame2or3fishvarietiesTheremaybeaplentifulsupplynowsaysSallybutifweonlyfishforthesevarietiesthiswonrsquotbethe case On the weekends you will even be able to pick up some of Jamesrsquo beautiful homebakingIspiedrichchocolatebrownieandjamfilleddoughnutsthenightwevisited

694 Grey Street Hamilton

shop 2 Flagstaff Shopping Centre River Rd Hamilton

E contacteatscoffconz

Scoff Hotline 050 834 31 31

31 Cambridge Rd Hamilton

Open Tues ndash Sun 5-8ishPh 856 4582

15

Thai food is a wonderful combination of fresh ingredients married together with the perfect balance of sweet and sour salty and spicy

Stir Fried Tiger Prawns with curry powder (Koong Pad Pong Ka Ree)serves 2

15 Tiger prawnsbull2 eggsbull1Tblspneachofmincedgarliclightsoysaucefishsauceandbulloyster sauce1 tspn sugarbull1 Tblspn chilli paste with soya bean oilbullfrac14 c milkbull2 spring onions cut to 1rdquo piecesbull100g celery leaves cutbull100g onion thinly slicedbull50g red capsicum thinly slicedbull

Beattheeggsthenaddsoysaucefishsauceoystersaucecurrypowder milk and chilli paste then mix well

Heat oil in a wok and add garlic and onions stir fry until golden and then add the egg mix Stir fry for another 30 seconds before adding the prawns

When the prawns are nearly cooked add the remaining ingredients and cook for a further 30 seconds Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with coriander Serve with rice

Stir f

ried t

iger

prawn

s with

curry

powd

er

ThaiRecipes

I donrsquot think I have met a person who doesnrsquot love Thai food If you are keen to learn more about Thai food Thanya from the Thai Market on Grey St will come to you and teach you and a group of friends how quick and easy Thai food is to cook You will also discover the wonderful ingredients that create those wonderful Thaiflavourswhichofcourseareallavailable at The Thai Market

Here are a couple of great recipes from Thanya to whet your appetite

16

BBQ Thai Beef Salad

(Yum Neur Yang)Serves 2

2 sirloin steaksbull3 Tblspns sugarbull2Tblspnseachoffishsauceamplimejuicebull1 Tblspn minced chilli (smaller the hotter bullThanya uses red bird eye chilli)1 clove garlic mincedbullfrac14 cup cucumberbull1 red onion thinly slicedbullfrac12 cup mint leavesbull5 cherry tomatoesbull50g celerybull1 Tblspn oilbull3 Tblspns lemon grass thinly slicedbull2 Tblspns roasted peanuts choppedbull

Combinethesugarfishsaucelimejuicegarlicand chilli in a bowl and mix well

BBQ the steak to your preference and then slice very thinly Cut tomatoes in half Peel and half the cucumber then thinly slice along with the celery Toss the steak with the sauce and add the remaining ingredients Season to taste and garnish with peanuts

BBQ

Thai beef

salad

Discover the wonderful

ingredients that create

those wonderful Thai flavours

Join our weekly email keeping you in touch with our Friday night tastings wine education classes and special wine deals

Get on the Grapevinewineprimovinoconz

Corner Victoria amp Liverpool Streets Hamiltonemail wineprimovinocnz | ph 07 8393139

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

17

This spring you may notice badges popping up on some of the cafes around town These Scout inspired merit badges are part of a very cool scheme called the Conscious Consumers Cafe Project

StartedlastyearbyWellingtonnotforprofitgroupthe42collectivethe Conscious Consumers Cafe Project encourages cafes to adopt more sustainable practices by awarding badges that publicly recognise their commitment to the environment Sanchia from Rocket Espresso Bar on Grey St told us that they had heard about Conscious Consumers in Wellington and were really excited about its arrival in the Waikato

From 8am - 7 days Dinner Wednesday - Saturday from 6pm cnr Queenwood amp Herbert Aves Chartwell

07 855 0511 Follow us on Facebook

From our hands to your table

Seasonal food from our own

gardens amp artisan producers cooked

from scratch in the Zinc kitchen

wwwzinccafeconz

Itrsquos organic free range and always fresh

Conscious Consumerrsquos nine badges help to inform cafe patrons of some of the business choices that go on behind the scenes of that particular cafe Badges are awarded for seasonal food fair-trade coffee organic milk eco-friendly cleaning products free range eggs allowing patrons to supply their own cup recycling composting and eco-friendly packaging These are all practices that the group believe make good business sense respect people and the environment and reflectcurrentconsciousconsumerpreferencesTojointheprojecta cafeacute must qualify for a minimum of four badges When you visit a conscious cafeacute take a moment to look at their badges and see which practices they have adopted it could be different at each cafeacute

more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from

18

Life cycle of a coffee bean Carmo de Minas Brasil

fresh coffee beans

locally roasted

cup of excellence

specialty coffee

grinders

espresso machinery

brewing equipment

green coffee

coffee books

coffee jibber jabber

rocketcoffeeconz 07 839 6422

To find out more about this exciting project contact George or Lou Belle Barrett

Waikato Co-ordinators on 021 175 5127 or waikatoconsciousconsumersorgnz

At the same time Conscious Consumers aim to empower customers to makeconsciouspurchasingchoicesCoffeecultureisfirmlyembeddedinNew Zealand now Hayley from Zinc Cafeacute told us that they ldquogenuinely believe that more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from We are pleased that

sustainability is catching on and it is only a good thing that organisations like Conscious Consumers are recognizing the importance of what we chose to dordquo Courtenay Paul from Momento agrees saying ldquoThese days people are paying a lot more attention to our environment and sustainability amp there is a drive for businesses to have better (environmental) business practicesrdquo

Earlier this year the project won a Green Ribbon Award recognising Conscious Consumers outstanding contribution to protecting and

enhancing New Zealandrsquos environment In July they expanded their reach to Auckland In September itrsquos Hamiltonrsquos turn The group admits that this is a ldquoliving projectrdquo and that the badges andteststoawardthebadgeswillevolvetoreflectchangingconsumer preferences and expectations

As well as the colourful window badges Conscious Consumers also have a website wwwconsciousconsumersorgnz with a directory of participating cafes and suppliers to the cafeacute industryofenvironmentallyfriendlyproductsYoursquollalsofindout what each badge means what criteria needs to be met to be awarded that badge and which cafes have been awarded it

The project is in its infancy in the region but the team have big plans ldquoOur aim for the Waikatorsquo says Lou Belle one of the regions co-ordinators ldquois to expand the Conscious Consumer cafeacute and supplier network from the initial townships of Hamilton Raglan and Cambridge into the wider region to include the vibrant cafe cultures from the Coromandel Peninsula as far south as the Taupo district and to include the many rural cafe gems in betweenrdquo

19

Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

2

2

2

2

2

1 2

3

4

56

7

8

Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

12

13

9

Discover the gourmet delights in and around Katikati

Waihi

Tauranga

1 Bread NZ

Discover the authentic taste of organic sourdough bread and patisserie baked in awoodfiredoveninaruralsettingAllvisits are by appointment and a $10 per person cover charge applies

871 State Highway 2 RD1 KatikatiP 07 985 6231 M 027 348 7879 E henribreadnzcom W wwwbreadnzcom

2 Backblocks Food

Luxury handmade pateacutes dips and terrines made from pure New Zealand game meats and wild food Join us Fridays for tastings between 10am-3pm

244 Tanners Point Rd RD1 KatikatiP 021 261 4835E backblocksfoodgmailcomW wwwbackblocksconz

3 Katikati Frantoio Limited

Biogreenorganiccertifiedolivegroveour Viridis Grove olive oil is available at local Farmers Markets and in shops aroundtheBOPAppointmentsareessential to view the grove and olive processing facility

117 Lindemann Road RD1 KatikatiP 07 549 1467E heuckclearnetnz

Follow our Food trail map here

which will take you through the prolific growing area of Katikati in the Bay of Plenty and visit some of our great food

producers

20

Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

2

2

2

2

2

1 2

3

4

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7

8

Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

12

13

9

6 The Onion Vege Place

The Onion Vege Place is a family owned and operated vegetable store We hope youenjoythetasteofourfreshlocallygrown and in season vegetables Open 730 - 530 daily

2998 State Highway 2 RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 0232

4 Smokey Smoked Seafoods

TheexpertsinsmokedfishPopintochataboutsmokingyourfishortrysomeof ours Our shop hours are Monday to Friday8amto5pmforsmokedfishwithfreshfishonThursampFri

60d Marshall Rd Katikati P 07 549 1668E infosmokeyconzW wwwsmokeyconz

7 Kings Seeds

Kings Seeds is a 100 NZ owned and operated mail order seed company supplying New Zealand gardeners for over thirty years Open to the public every Friday 9-noon

189 Wharawhara Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 3409 E infokingsseedsconz W wwwkingsseedsconz

8 Fantail Lodge

Fantail Lodge is a country estate with a working orchard and a luxury lodge Our own restaurant lsquoChapeaursquo specialises infreshlocalproduceampawardwinningwines

117 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 1581E infofantaillodgeconzW wwwfantailodgeconzFb wwwfacebookcomfantaillodgecountryestate

12 Incredible Edibles

Wanderenjoyandsamplethefruitsfrom our 3 hectares of entirely edible plants Tours takes approximately 15hours $10 per person and booking are essential

60 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 552 0331W wwwedibleconz

11 Harbourside Macadamias

This picturesque orchard with breathtaking views produces macadamia nuts citrus avocados and kiwifruit

402 Matahui Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 522 0718E daniellxtraconzW wwwharboursidemacadamiascom

estled into the coastline Katikati is the northern gateway to the Bay of Plenty From hills to harbour it is no more than a 10 minute drive Sitting at the foothills of the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park and dipping its toes into the Tauranga harbour you will discover Katikati has an amazing array of artisan producers and wonderful food grown from the fertile land and pristine watersN

9 Perfectly Pure

PerfectlyPurepreservesjustlikeGrand-ma used to make Visit our shop which sellssoapschocolatesampothergoodiesall made by Trish Open 1030am ndash 400pmFriSatampSun

277 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 2252 E trishxtraconz

While taking the opportunity to visit the local food producers take time to see what else Katikati has to offer Katikati also known as New Zealandrsquos Mural Townstartedin1991withjustthreemuralsandnowboastsover46worksof art depicting the communities history and culture

AlsouniquetoKatikatiistheHaikuPathwayawalkabout2kmslongwhichwinds its way along the Uretara River The paths lead past boulders engraved with Haiku a short poem (usually about nature) written by poets from around the world Visit wwwkatikaticuisinecom

13 Basecamp Country Shop amp Smokery

Basecamp is a boutique salami business Come and view the hand-built smoke houses and maybe catch a glimpse of trophy stags or wild boar grazing in the paddocks along the driveway Shop hours Monday ndash Thursday 9am-4pm Friday 9am-12pm

504 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 552 0013E infobasecampsalamisconzW wwwbasecampsalamisconz

5 Kaimai Country Collection

Pop into Kaimai Country Collection and discover more than antiques We make a great range of handmade preserves using local ingredients as well as decadent fruit cakes Opening hours 7days a week 10am-5pm

19 Main Road KatikatiP 07 549 5820E kaimaicountryxtraconz

10 Mount Eliza Cheese

Artisancheesemakersmakingcloth-ripened hard cheeses You can buy our cheeses at the Tauranga Farmerrsquos Market at the Katikati Produce Market Door sales factory tours and tastings by appointment

266 Hot Springs Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 549 5669E cheesemountelizaconzW wwwmountelizaconz

21

WellingtonNew Zealandrsquos capital of food

W

22

ellington is where I caught the hospitality bug and will always have a special place in my heart I arrived in Wellington a fresh faced 18 year old from Hamilton where an espresso machinewasstillararesightandfinediningwasthebuffet

at Memory Lane Restaurant Wellington was then and still is today our capital of food

Whenever I get the chance to return there is never enough time to revisit old favourites and discover the newest hippest places that have sprung up This year my husband Andrew and I decided to head down for Wellington on a Plate In its third year Wellington on a Plate is so popular many of the events in the two week programme sold out within a matter of days

Known for my lists and aided by the team at Grow Wellington I had a jam packed few days lined up We arrived on Saturday night and were whisked off for a wonderful home cooked meal with friends now living in Newtown What a great way to start our weekend

The next morning the forecast cold snap had arrived But we have come prepared this is after all Wellington So wrapped up warmly we wandered down to the waterfront to check out the City Market Held in the Chaffers Dock building the City Market has been described as a stellar line up of local food and beverage producers under one roof

Started by Martin Bosley and Rachel Taulelei just over 2 years ago the market doesnrsquot have the strict rules many Farmers Markets have yet it still

managestoreflectthewonderfuldiversityoftheWellingtonregionRachel says ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of community through foodrdquo

RachelwhoownsYellowBrickRoadawholesalefishsupplycompanywhichprovideschefswithlonglinesustainablefishsaystheideaforthemarket came together pretty quickly Within 10-12 weeks of Rachel and Martin having the idea it was up and running Beside Rachelrsquos busy stand is Martin Bosley one of New Zealandrsquos most awarded chefs cooking up humble bacon butties

Each week the market hosts a different restaurant Rachel says they have been lucky because the venue which Martin uses for events has a commercial kitchen meaning local restaurants can have a chance to showcase what they do well Rachel also believes that the market is a great

way for local businesses that are now everyday names like Emporio coffee to stay in touch with their customers So after the low down from Rachel I am off to meet eat and discover

First up is Nikki from Creative Cooking with her array of the popular macarons But what Nikki really wants me to try are her delicate Caneleacutes These delicate

French cakes are picked to be the next big thing Next door is Rachel from the Prodigal Daughter Rachel imports a fabulous range of Italian delicacies frompastatotrufflesandiskeenformetotrysomeNexttocatchmy attention is Anthony the Head chef at Wakelin House in Greytown You may have seen their range of gourmet pies aioli and pates which are available at Farro Fresh and Nosh stores

The city market reflects the wonderful diversity of the

wellington region ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of

community through foodrdquo

23

Handmade chocolates wine fresh produce crepes and amazing pastries are all available at the market but I am drawn to La Marche Francais cheeses With a shop and cafe in Thorndon this is another place I have heard lots about I am in heaven surrounded by an amazing array of imported cheeses including a huge selection of unpasteurised ones

After about two hours Andrew my husband looks seriously bored so we head back out into the elements to discover the Harbourside Market Even as an impending snow storm rolls in this market is teaming with people Huge fruit and vegetable stalls dominate with artisan producers and ready to eat food scattered around

Two minutes walk past the Harbourside Market and we are at Te Papa so we pop in to see whatrsquos on at lsquoour placersquo It is quickly apparent we are not the only ones who think Te Papa is a great option on a cold Sunday morning Andrew heads for the giant squid exhibition Hey itrsquos kind of food

Next stop is coffee at Cafe Deluxe a typical Wellington spot next to the Embassy theatre which has remained a constant for over two decades Revived we head to Moore Wilsons on Tory St Open 7 days a week Moore Wilsons is a foodiersquos heaven Originally a trade only business Moore Wilsons has been supplying Wellingtonrsquos restaurants and cafes with top quality ingredients for nearly 100 years In the last 15 years this family business opened its doors to the general public and is now one of the best food storesinthecountryHereyouwillfindamazingproducemeatandfreshfishwinescheesebreadsandmoreSincemylastvisitthefloorspacehasmore than doubled and there is even a full display kitchen

Exhausted we are thankful that in Wellington you are never far from a great restaurant or cafe We head to Fidelrsquos just 2 minutes from our hotel on Cuba St They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo and I would have to agree The food is great cafe

fare with a mix of pizza salads curries and so on all of which is generous and reasonably priced The service like almost everywhere in Wellington was spot on We leave with a big slice of homemade carrot cake for dessert

Monday we wake to snow falling and decide to snuggle in for a bit longer That is until I remember I have an appointment with Vanda

OrsquoBrien from Kirkcaldie and Stains Kirkcaldie and Stains is Wellingtonrsquos premiere department store Established in 1863 Kirks as it is known to Wellingtonians has occupied the same grand building on Lambton Quay since 1908 Vanda the food buyer for Kirks shows me around her wonderful department which has evolved over the years to offer more thanjustimportedluxurygoodslikecaviarandtrufflesalthoughyoucandefinitelystillgetthesehere

Vanda tells me that the biggest shift over the years has been the focus on New Zealand products with Wellingtonrsquos regional producers high on the list To highlight their local products there is a little sticker with the Kirks seal of approval on all products from the region Vanda says they use to stock French and Belgian chocolates now they are all New Zealand made This too is the case for their wines which other than the Champagne are all sourced from New Zealand vineyards The reason Vanda says is that New Zealand wines are as good as any in the world

They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is cuban

and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo

24

YouwillstillfindagreatrangeofimportedgoodsatKirkstheseVandasaysareiconicproductsNewZealanddoesnrsquotproduceThehugeJellyBellystandwith24flavoursisagreatexampleThere are also treats from the UK American Twinkies and more As we go further into the shop we come to the kitchenware department with every kitchen gadget pot pan and knife you can imagine Vanda explains about their regular tastings demos and themed events but to tell you the truth Irsquom no longer listening Talk about a kid in lolly shop Andrew is a little over food shops at this stage so we head to the Reserve Bank for something a little different Irsquom thinking that if we rob it can I buy one of everything at Kirkcaldies

AlthoughnotconvincedatfirstIsoondiscoverthemuseum at the Reserve Bank is in fact a fascinating place We just miss a school group and have the place to ourselves and with the help and knowledge of the friendly guide we have a thoroughly interesting time

Back to the hotel to warm up and a quick nap before our friendly local chauffer arrives to take us out to Miramar Aided by Peter Jacksons Weta workshop Miramar has suddenlybecometheldquoitrdquosuburbinWellingtonandaflurryof great restaurants and cafes have popped up

Tonight we are off to La Boca Loca which is right next door to the recently renovated Roxy cinema Great Mexican is always on my radar and I was lucky enough to meet Lucas one of the owners at the City Markets on Sunday La Bocas kitchen is led by a talented team Christopher Martinez is a chef born and bred in Mexico having moved to New Zealand to work at La Boca Adele McMahon is originally from Dunedin but has worked for some heavy weights in the industry including Luke Mangan Peter Gordon and most recently Al Brown

Prices are very reasonable with mains at $25 and tacos or enchilada type dishes being around the $11 mark At these prices we thought the dishes would be small and order a couple each Also we couldnrsquot decide This is not your old elPasoMexicanwithtomatoflavouredminceand lashings of sour cream The dishes are light andfreshwithhomemadetortillasandfillingslikechillimarinatedfishandroastporkshoulderWashed down with an authentic Mexican beer we roll out the door

Our last day arrives all too soon and we have to start thinking about heading home We have breakfast at Midnight Espresso one of Wellingtonrsquos original cafes and the birthplace of Havana coffee

We have one more important date and it has us heading back to Miramar for lunch at The Larder Here we are treated to a fabulous lunch by Jacob Brown and his team When the lunch crowd dwindles and we have finishedourmealwegetthechancetochattoJacobandI get the feeling Jacob and I would get on The Larder is a fabulous restaurantcafe anyone would be pleased to have in their neighbourhood Jacob describes the menu asproducefocussedwhichmeansitdirectlyreflectstheseasons A proponent of nose to tail eating Jacob is also keen for people to be open to different cuts of meat utilising and therefore honouring the animal

As you can imagine we leave Wellington with a longer list of places we need to return to next time we visit

wwwcitymarketconz

Every Sunday 830-12301 Herd St Wellington

wwwharboursidemarketconz

Every Sunday 730-100

wwwfidelscafecom

234 Cuba St Wellington

wwwlabocalocaconz

19 Park Rd Miramar WellingtonOpen 7 days - breakfast lunch

and dinner

wwwthelarderconz

cnr Darlington amp Camperdown Rds Miramar WellingtonOpen Tues- Sunday

(dinners Thurs Fri amp Sat)

wwwmoorewilsonconz

Cnr of Tory and College StreetsOpen 7 days

wwwwaikatoaandpconz

29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

at the Royal New Zealand Shoat the Royal New Zealand Show

love the aroma

Experience the fl avour

HOSTED BY

savour the taste

With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

facebook or visit our website wwwnourishmagazineconz

The country is coming to town this October

Royal New Zealand

Show Hosted by the

Waikato AampP Association

Friday 28th October to Sunday 30 October 2011

9am-4pm daily

25

Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

28

2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

29

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

204 river road

wwwwaikatofarmersmarketsconzwwwfacebookcompagesWaikato-Farmers-Market

Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

31

AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

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Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

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MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

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frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

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6pmSpecial guest speaker

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International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

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Delicious lime-based artisan products

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Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

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enough Then in batches dip your onion rings into the batter and then into the oil You will need to turn them to ensure they cook evenly

When golden remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels Season again with some freshly ground salt and pepper

Malteasers Shake

1cup MalteasersbullLarge scoop of vanilla ice creambull1 cup milkbull

Place the Malteasers into the blender and blitz for a few seconds to crush them up Add the milk and ice cream and blend for a sweet malty treat

DEL

I bull BISTR

O bull

BAR

NEW SPRINGMENU

62 CHURCH RD HAMILTON 07 850 9339

Aioli

5 roasted garlic cloves bull5 egg yolksbull2 Tblspns Lemon juice (or white vinegar) bull1 Tablespoon mustardSalt bullOil (canola)bull

In a kitchen whizz put all the ingredients but the oil With the motor running slowly pour in the oil If you pour it in too fast it will curdle so take your time The aioli will get thicker the more oil you put in It will keep for at least a month covered in the fridge

If you donrsquot have a whizz whisk all the ingredients except the oil in a glass or stainless steel bowl While you continue to

whisk slowly drizzle in the oil This process is helped tremendously if you have someone who can pour the oil in while you whisk

Onion Rings

2 large onionsbull1cupselfraisingflourbull1 cup beer (or soda water)bullSalt and pepperbullCanola oilbull

Heat the oil on a deep fryer or heavy based pot While that is heating up peel the onions andsliceintoringsPlacetheflourinabowlseason well and the slowly add the beer Using a whisk mix until smooth Drop a small piece of bread into your oil to check it is hot

ONION RINGS

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The Butcher the Baker and the best coffee maker by Jeanie Watson - $53

The tastes of Central Otago and a passion for cooking inspired Jeanie Watson owner of The Tin Goose Cafe to write her own recipe book I love this book for its delicious cafe inspired recipes using ingredients readily available at the local supermarket and likely to already be in your fridge or pantry

The book is packed with a generous amount of vibrant images that are bright and colourful and made me want to taste the food within It is divided into sensible sections with well thought out selections in each category Ingredients cooking terms and measurements are written in easy to understand language

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DIRECTIONS

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You are the only judge of what you like your opinion is the one that counts when you are making purchasing decisions Check out other views keep an open mind go to wine tastings visit vineyards listen and learn It is a lot of fun I repeatedly get asked where can I get reliable interesting and most importantly useful information Where should you go for more information

Magazines The ones to watch are Wine Gourmet Traveller amp WineState are the best Two excellent annual Wine Guides are written by James Halliday with an Australian focus and Michael Cooper with his look at New Zealand You see them on wine bottles everywhere medals medals and more medals Gold Silver 5 Stars Cuisine amp WineState recommended The debate about their worth has gone on for a very

I want to learn more about wine where do you

suggest I start

long time There are prodigious wine shows In New Zealand the AirNZ and Royal Easter Wine shows are long standing locally focussed amp very worthy events The NZ International Wine Show is open to all comers and has made quite a name for itself in very short time In Australia The National Wine Show the Sydney Top 100 and the Royal Show of each of the state capitals are worth looking at With wine shows its a consistency of results that you should look for If a wine receives several Gold Medals Gold plus lots of Silvers or a bunch of Silver Medals alone it has reached a very high standard It is a sign of a consistent approval of several groups of judges in various times and places

A weight of numbers that cant be ignored wine reviews should be treated similarly and added to this mix For local results check on line wwwwineshowconz In both countries there are many shows Many are regionally focussed others have price point ceilings For example in a Wine show where a $25 retail price is the ceiling would a wine receiving a Gold Medal there receive one in a show with open entry These shows can downgrade and muddle the worth of the whole show system

Reviewers As the Internet has changed wine marketing it also made getting views out into the public arena a lot easier Lets stay local The world is too big of an oyster to cover in this article Bob Campbell MW and Michael Cooper have the pedigree Sam Kim is worth checking out as is Jeff Kelly both via the web Raymond Chan has a great palate and has just started a website he is one to watch Remember trust your own palate it is the best judge

WINE

Henry Primo Vino

Q I am female Should I be doing weights as part of my workouts

A Yes Many women still believe that they will ldquobulk uprdquo if they do strengthweights training but the majority of females donrsquot have the right body make-up to do this through a simple weights programme so donrsquot panic Thebenefitsofincludingastrengthtrainingcomponent are many and varied

Weight loss is increased through having 1 more muscle in the body The more muscle a body has the more fuelenergy we burn through an increased metabolic rateStronger muscles help with reducing the 2 likelihood of getting and will reduce the impact of osteoporosis reduce the risk of injury in everyday activities and reduce the likelihood of falls (which generally result in injury)Strength training changes the shape of 3 our body therefore improving our look andsubsequentlyourconfidenceselfesteemIt is important that an appropriate 4 weights programme is developed for

Q amp A Keeping fit and healthy with Jenny Tulloch

each individual taking into consideration medical and health history currentprevious injuries weight training experience and goals

Q Can I do specific exercises to lose fat in a particular spot

A Unfortunately no We can tone and strengthen a particular muscle however to lose fat in any part of the body requires an overall exercise and nutrition programme

Q Do I need to undertake an hour of exercise every day

A Not necessarily It will depend on your currentlevelofhealthandfitnessand what your goals are however 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise is generally good for maintenance For weight loss improvedfitnessorotherhealthand fitnessgoalsandimprovementsyouwill probably need to up the ante in terms of intensity or duration

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Why do I feel tired after eating instead of energized

Enzymes are magic molecules that catalyze biochemical reactions in every cell of the body Our body produces enzymes to break down the food we eat so that it can be absorbed and converted into energy These processes all involve enzymes Enzymes are heat sensitive and are destroyed at temperatures over 40 degrees celsius When we eat cooked food our body uses (loses) energy in order to digest food When we eat raw food our body retains and gains energy because raw foods naturally contain the enzymes needed for digestion So instead of using all its energy into digesting food the body can carry on creating energy for you to function optimally all day long

Enzymes are found naturally in all raw foods concentrated amounts are found in papaya pineapple and kiwifruit To start simply sprinkle a handful of sprouts on cooked stew or for those enthusiastic raw foodies try this recipe

ENZYMES FOR ENERGY

The HerbalDispensarWhere you belong

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Almond Halvah1cup raw tahinibullfrac34 cup agave nectarbullfrac34 cup raw whole bullalmonds coarsely ground in a food processorfrac34 cup raw almonds bullfinelygroundinafoodprocessor

In a mixing bowl combine the tahini agave nectar and coarsely ground almonds Mix thoroughly

Press the halvah into a glass baking dish or roll into bite size balls

Coatwithfinelygroundalmonds Cover and store in the freezer

Serve thoroughly chilled right out of the freezer

Recipe from Rawvolution by Matt Amsden

To make life easy we have an exciting array of raw foods in store

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Superfood Salad Clustersbull

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GOT A QUESTION FOR OUR EXPERTS

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At Nourish we are all about great food But we are busy people too so thought we would share with you our favourite takeaways and why

Mizzoni

Woodfired

Pizza

Little IndiaTraditionalcharcoalfiredtandoorsareoneofthesecretstothefantasticflavoureddishesfromLittleIndiaWhatstartedwhenSukhiampJoannaGillopenedtheirfirstrestaurant in Dunedin in1991 has now grown to a group of over 13 restaurants throughout New Zealand

TheauthenticflavourofthetandoorisimpossibletoreplicateandthereasonwhyLittle Indiarsquos hand- made naan bread is so addictive In fact authenticity is the reason Little India restaurants have been so successful Specialising in dishes from the North of India all Little Indiarsquos recipes were created by Sukhirsquos grandmother Premjit Kaur Gill Premjit even trained all their head chefs so you know the dishes are exactly how she would want them

AtthehelmofbothHamiltonrestaurantsisGoldieRaiGoldiehasjustfinishedamakeoveroftheHamiltonflagshiprestaurantinAlexanderStWithluxuriousboothschandeliers and pictures of the Little India family you may just want to stay instead of rushing in for takeaways

Youwillfindeveryonersquosfavouritebutterchicken(MurgMumtaz)onthemenuand I promise the kids will love it but be a little adventurous and every time you gotrysomethingnewTotastetheflavourofthetandoorIrsquodrecommendtheTandoor platter for two with a selection of appetizers like tandoor chicken beautiful marinated lamb cutlets as well as my all time favourite onion bhajis The menu also offers an amazing selection of vegetarian options

wwwlittleindiaconz

Gourmet Takeaways

Mizzoni Woodfired Pizza Twenty something year old entrepreneurs Ryan Burke amp John Moughan came home one night and declared they were going to design and build a mobile pizza oven After a trip to Melbourne to research making hand stretched dough Italian inspired pizzaandactualpizzaovensMizzoniWoodfiredPizzawasbornAyearandahalflaterandtheMizzoniboysarearegularlocalfixtureandcanbefoundroadsideaswell as at events like the Great Race round the Bridges and the upcoming revamped AampP Show

Even though their pizza oven is mobile itrsquos still food safety compliant and spotlessly clean ldquoWeather is sometimes a bit of a painrdquo smiles John ldquobut if people show up wersquore happy to cookrdquo Plus they have eftpos

A trained Chef Ryan likes nothing better than to come up with new pizza toppings using fresh ingredients although they are quick to add that they recognise their regular customers (particularly those with kids) love family favourites like the Hawaiian that consistently remain on the menu

Mizzoni have recently gone into partnership with artisan bakery Volare to commercially produce their delicious bases and package them for home use Yoursquoll findtheirpizzabasesatTheGreenGrocerVetroampVolareusingthenameTheNZPizza Base Company

RyanandJohnarefindingthemselvessobusythattheyarecurrentlybuildingasecond mobile pizza oven to enable them to take on more catering and event opportunities whilst maintaining their popular roadside presence If you have a Christmas function or party coming up Mizzoni welcome enquiries about bringing their fabulous pizza oven to your home or workplace and creating their pizzas Really itrsquos food and atmosphere rolled into one Check out their website or follow them on Facebook for their up-to-date schedule

wwwmizzoniconz

Little

India

Gourmet 4 Alexander Street Cnr Alexander amp Hood StreetsP 07 8381620

Shop 21 Rototuna Shopping Centre Rototuna P 07 8525884

Yoursquoll find Mizzoni Woodfired Pizzas parked at Swarbrick Landing (River Road) and Huntington Drive

14

Takeaways

ScoffDeborah Nudds and Dean Leary have been serving Hamiltonians for over 20 years and trust me they get it right ldquoA lot of our dishes especially the Chorizo Risotto Bacon Fettuccine and Salmon Fillet on Mash have been customer favourites since we opened Scoff in 2003 and we canrsquot take them off the menurdquo laughs Deb ldquoBut we are really loving inventing our weekly specials too as they allow us to be creative with new seasons produce as it becomes available Spring is such an exciting foodie time - asparagus spring Lamb baby veges Yumrdquo

The great thing about Scoff is the huge variety on offer from classic old school burgers served with fresh garden salad or crisp hand cut chips to traditional pastas and risottos They have a number of tasty salads side orders of vegetables and a range ofhealthyoptionsThentherersquosthehugedoublelambshanksorjuicyscotchfilletonfabulousmashedpotatoesorfreshspicyfishoncouscous

If it is a treat you need after a hard day I can recommend one of Scoffrsquos divine desserts ndash choices include their modern twist on the bread and butter pudding or classic chocolate mousse or orange and ginger cheesecake

No need to ever argue about whatrsquos for dinner The menu also caters for gluten free vegetarian and dairy free diets and they even have the kids sorted with meals for littliesScoffistake-outfoodthatextendsbeyondtheFridayNightritualoffishandchips With its huge variety its healthy and nutritious ingredients and convenience Scoff is a great solution for dinner any night of the week

Scoff has two outlets Claudelands and Flagstaff and is open 7 days from 430 pm for pick up or home delivery

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Provincia

l

Chip Co

Scoff

Provincial chip coThe Provincial Chip Co opened on Cambridge Road Hillcrest in November last year Therehasbeenafishnchipshopherefor50yearsbutthisisnrsquotjustanyoldfishnchip shop The Provincial Chip Co owned by Sally and James Cassidy is all about providing great takeaway food from local and sustainable ingredients

ldquoJamesandIlovefoodrdquosaysSallySallyisfromtheUKandshesaysldquofishnchipsarea big deal in the UKrdquo With husband James being a trained chef the couple wanted to open a business that not only provided beautiful homemade food all cooked from scratch and free from preservatives and additives they also wanted to support local growers and producers

Hand cut chips which take the team 2-3 hours a day to prepare are made from locally grown Agria potatoes The burger buns are delivered fresh from Volare and their meat all of which is free range comes from Soggy Bottom in Ngaruwahia and Lifestyle Meats in Dinsdale

Sourcing a constant supply of local ingredients has caused some headaches but the couple believe strongly in what they are trying to do Along with sourcing local ingredients there is a big emphasis on seasonality and sustainability The burgers change often and are served with seasonal vegetables Plus all the food scraps are taken away by Soggy Bottom and fed to the pigs

ThefreshfishfromHamiltonSeafoodschangesdependingonwhathascomeinofftheboatsSustainablefishissomethingSallyispassionateaboutldquoWereallywanttointroducepeopletodifferentfishspeciesrdquosaysSallywhobelievesNewZealandersarecreaturesofhabitonlyeverorderingthesame2or3fishvarietiesTheremaybeaplentifulsupplynowsaysSallybutifweonlyfishforthesevarietiesthiswonrsquotbethe case On the weekends you will even be able to pick up some of Jamesrsquo beautiful homebakingIspiedrichchocolatebrownieandjamfilleddoughnutsthenightwevisited

694 Grey Street Hamilton

shop 2 Flagstaff Shopping Centre River Rd Hamilton

E contacteatscoffconz

Scoff Hotline 050 834 31 31

31 Cambridge Rd Hamilton

Open Tues ndash Sun 5-8ishPh 856 4582

15

Thai food is a wonderful combination of fresh ingredients married together with the perfect balance of sweet and sour salty and spicy

Stir Fried Tiger Prawns with curry powder (Koong Pad Pong Ka Ree)serves 2

15 Tiger prawnsbull2 eggsbull1Tblspneachofmincedgarliclightsoysaucefishsauceandbulloyster sauce1 tspn sugarbull1 Tblspn chilli paste with soya bean oilbullfrac14 c milkbull2 spring onions cut to 1rdquo piecesbull100g celery leaves cutbull100g onion thinly slicedbull50g red capsicum thinly slicedbull

Beattheeggsthenaddsoysaucefishsauceoystersaucecurrypowder milk and chilli paste then mix well

Heat oil in a wok and add garlic and onions stir fry until golden and then add the egg mix Stir fry for another 30 seconds before adding the prawns

When the prawns are nearly cooked add the remaining ingredients and cook for a further 30 seconds Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with coriander Serve with rice

Stir f

ried t

iger

prawn

s with

curry

powd

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ThaiRecipes

I donrsquot think I have met a person who doesnrsquot love Thai food If you are keen to learn more about Thai food Thanya from the Thai Market on Grey St will come to you and teach you and a group of friends how quick and easy Thai food is to cook You will also discover the wonderful ingredients that create those wonderful Thaiflavourswhichofcourseareallavailable at The Thai Market

Here are a couple of great recipes from Thanya to whet your appetite

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BBQ Thai Beef Salad

(Yum Neur Yang)Serves 2

2 sirloin steaksbull3 Tblspns sugarbull2Tblspnseachoffishsauceamplimejuicebull1 Tblspn minced chilli (smaller the hotter bullThanya uses red bird eye chilli)1 clove garlic mincedbullfrac14 cup cucumberbull1 red onion thinly slicedbullfrac12 cup mint leavesbull5 cherry tomatoesbull50g celerybull1 Tblspn oilbull3 Tblspns lemon grass thinly slicedbull2 Tblspns roasted peanuts choppedbull

Combinethesugarfishsaucelimejuicegarlicand chilli in a bowl and mix well

BBQ the steak to your preference and then slice very thinly Cut tomatoes in half Peel and half the cucumber then thinly slice along with the celery Toss the steak with the sauce and add the remaining ingredients Season to taste and garnish with peanuts

BBQ

Thai beef

salad

Discover the wonderful

ingredients that create

those wonderful Thai flavours

Join our weekly email keeping you in touch with our Friday night tastings wine education classes and special wine deals

Get on the Grapevinewineprimovinoconz

Corner Victoria amp Liverpool Streets Hamiltonemail wineprimovinocnz | ph 07 8393139

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DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

17

This spring you may notice badges popping up on some of the cafes around town These Scout inspired merit badges are part of a very cool scheme called the Conscious Consumers Cafe Project

StartedlastyearbyWellingtonnotforprofitgroupthe42collectivethe Conscious Consumers Cafe Project encourages cafes to adopt more sustainable practices by awarding badges that publicly recognise their commitment to the environment Sanchia from Rocket Espresso Bar on Grey St told us that they had heard about Conscious Consumers in Wellington and were really excited about its arrival in the Waikato

From 8am - 7 days Dinner Wednesday - Saturday from 6pm cnr Queenwood amp Herbert Aves Chartwell

07 855 0511 Follow us on Facebook

From our hands to your table

Seasonal food from our own

gardens amp artisan producers cooked

from scratch in the Zinc kitchen

wwwzinccafeconz

Itrsquos organic free range and always fresh

Conscious Consumerrsquos nine badges help to inform cafe patrons of some of the business choices that go on behind the scenes of that particular cafe Badges are awarded for seasonal food fair-trade coffee organic milk eco-friendly cleaning products free range eggs allowing patrons to supply their own cup recycling composting and eco-friendly packaging These are all practices that the group believe make good business sense respect people and the environment and reflectcurrentconsciousconsumerpreferencesTojointheprojecta cafeacute must qualify for a minimum of four badges When you visit a conscious cafeacute take a moment to look at their badges and see which practices they have adopted it could be different at each cafeacute

more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from

18

Life cycle of a coffee bean Carmo de Minas Brasil

fresh coffee beans

locally roasted

cup of excellence

specialty coffee

grinders

espresso machinery

brewing equipment

green coffee

coffee books

coffee jibber jabber

rocketcoffeeconz 07 839 6422

To find out more about this exciting project contact George or Lou Belle Barrett

Waikato Co-ordinators on 021 175 5127 or waikatoconsciousconsumersorgnz

At the same time Conscious Consumers aim to empower customers to makeconsciouspurchasingchoicesCoffeecultureisfirmlyembeddedinNew Zealand now Hayley from Zinc Cafeacute told us that they ldquogenuinely believe that more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from We are pleased that

sustainability is catching on and it is only a good thing that organisations like Conscious Consumers are recognizing the importance of what we chose to dordquo Courtenay Paul from Momento agrees saying ldquoThese days people are paying a lot more attention to our environment and sustainability amp there is a drive for businesses to have better (environmental) business practicesrdquo

Earlier this year the project won a Green Ribbon Award recognising Conscious Consumers outstanding contribution to protecting and

enhancing New Zealandrsquos environment In July they expanded their reach to Auckland In September itrsquos Hamiltonrsquos turn The group admits that this is a ldquoliving projectrdquo and that the badges andteststoawardthebadgeswillevolvetoreflectchangingconsumer preferences and expectations

As well as the colourful window badges Conscious Consumers also have a website wwwconsciousconsumersorgnz with a directory of participating cafes and suppliers to the cafeacute industryofenvironmentallyfriendlyproductsYoursquollalsofindout what each badge means what criteria needs to be met to be awarded that badge and which cafes have been awarded it

The project is in its infancy in the region but the team have big plans ldquoOur aim for the Waikatorsquo says Lou Belle one of the regions co-ordinators ldquois to expand the Conscious Consumer cafeacute and supplier network from the initial townships of Hamilton Raglan and Cambridge into the wider region to include the vibrant cafe cultures from the Coromandel Peninsula as far south as the Taupo district and to include the many rural cafe gems in betweenrdquo

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

2

2

2

2

2

1 2

3

4

56

7

8

Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

12

13

9

Discover the gourmet delights in and around Katikati

Waihi

Tauranga

1 Bread NZ

Discover the authentic taste of organic sourdough bread and patisserie baked in awoodfiredoveninaruralsettingAllvisits are by appointment and a $10 per person cover charge applies

871 State Highway 2 RD1 KatikatiP 07 985 6231 M 027 348 7879 E henribreadnzcom W wwwbreadnzcom

2 Backblocks Food

Luxury handmade pateacutes dips and terrines made from pure New Zealand game meats and wild food Join us Fridays for tastings between 10am-3pm

244 Tanners Point Rd RD1 KatikatiP 021 261 4835E backblocksfoodgmailcomW wwwbackblocksconz

3 Katikati Frantoio Limited

Biogreenorganiccertifiedolivegroveour Viridis Grove olive oil is available at local Farmers Markets and in shops aroundtheBOPAppointmentsareessential to view the grove and olive processing facility

117 Lindemann Road RD1 KatikatiP 07 549 1467E heuckclearnetnz

Follow our Food trail map here

which will take you through the prolific growing area of Katikati in the Bay of Plenty and visit some of our great food

producers

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

2

2

2

2

2

1 2

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8

Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

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6 The Onion Vege Place

The Onion Vege Place is a family owned and operated vegetable store We hope youenjoythetasteofourfreshlocallygrown and in season vegetables Open 730 - 530 daily

2998 State Highway 2 RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 0232

4 Smokey Smoked Seafoods

TheexpertsinsmokedfishPopintochataboutsmokingyourfishortrysomeof ours Our shop hours are Monday to Friday8amto5pmforsmokedfishwithfreshfishonThursampFri

60d Marshall Rd Katikati P 07 549 1668E infosmokeyconzW wwwsmokeyconz

7 Kings Seeds

Kings Seeds is a 100 NZ owned and operated mail order seed company supplying New Zealand gardeners for over thirty years Open to the public every Friday 9-noon

189 Wharawhara Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 3409 E infokingsseedsconz W wwwkingsseedsconz

8 Fantail Lodge

Fantail Lodge is a country estate with a working orchard and a luxury lodge Our own restaurant lsquoChapeaursquo specialises infreshlocalproduceampawardwinningwines

117 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 1581E infofantaillodgeconzW wwwfantailodgeconzFb wwwfacebookcomfantaillodgecountryestate

12 Incredible Edibles

Wanderenjoyandsamplethefruitsfrom our 3 hectares of entirely edible plants Tours takes approximately 15hours $10 per person and booking are essential

60 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 552 0331W wwwedibleconz

11 Harbourside Macadamias

This picturesque orchard with breathtaking views produces macadamia nuts citrus avocados and kiwifruit

402 Matahui Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 522 0718E daniellxtraconzW wwwharboursidemacadamiascom

estled into the coastline Katikati is the northern gateway to the Bay of Plenty From hills to harbour it is no more than a 10 minute drive Sitting at the foothills of the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park and dipping its toes into the Tauranga harbour you will discover Katikati has an amazing array of artisan producers and wonderful food grown from the fertile land and pristine watersN

9 Perfectly Pure

PerfectlyPurepreservesjustlikeGrand-ma used to make Visit our shop which sellssoapschocolatesampothergoodiesall made by Trish Open 1030am ndash 400pmFriSatampSun

277 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 2252 E trishxtraconz

While taking the opportunity to visit the local food producers take time to see what else Katikati has to offer Katikati also known as New Zealandrsquos Mural Townstartedin1991withjustthreemuralsandnowboastsover46worksof art depicting the communities history and culture

AlsouniquetoKatikatiistheHaikuPathwayawalkabout2kmslongwhichwinds its way along the Uretara River The paths lead past boulders engraved with Haiku a short poem (usually about nature) written by poets from around the world Visit wwwkatikaticuisinecom

13 Basecamp Country Shop amp Smokery

Basecamp is a boutique salami business Come and view the hand-built smoke houses and maybe catch a glimpse of trophy stags or wild boar grazing in the paddocks along the driveway Shop hours Monday ndash Thursday 9am-4pm Friday 9am-12pm

504 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 552 0013E infobasecampsalamisconzW wwwbasecampsalamisconz

5 Kaimai Country Collection

Pop into Kaimai Country Collection and discover more than antiques We make a great range of handmade preserves using local ingredients as well as decadent fruit cakes Opening hours 7days a week 10am-5pm

19 Main Road KatikatiP 07 549 5820E kaimaicountryxtraconz

10 Mount Eliza Cheese

Artisancheesemakersmakingcloth-ripened hard cheeses You can buy our cheeses at the Tauranga Farmerrsquos Market at the Katikati Produce Market Door sales factory tours and tastings by appointment

266 Hot Springs Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 549 5669E cheesemountelizaconzW wwwmountelizaconz

21

WellingtonNew Zealandrsquos capital of food

W

22

ellington is where I caught the hospitality bug and will always have a special place in my heart I arrived in Wellington a fresh faced 18 year old from Hamilton where an espresso machinewasstillararesightandfinediningwasthebuffet

at Memory Lane Restaurant Wellington was then and still is today our capital of food

Whenever I get the chance to return there is never enough time to revisit old favourites and discover the newest hippest places that have sprung up This year my husband Andrew and I decided to head down for Wellington on a Plate In its third year Wellington on a Plate is so popular many of the events in the two week programme sold out within a matter of days

Known for my lists and aided by the team at Grow Wellington I had a jam packed few days lined up We arrived on Saturday night and were whisked off for a wonderful home cooked meal with friends now living in Newtown What a great way to start our weekend

The next morning the forecast cold snap had arrived But we have come prepared this is after all Wellington So wrapped up warmly we wandered down to the waterfront to check out the City Market Held in the Chaffers Dock building the City Market has been described as a stellar line up of local food and beverage producers under one roof

Started by Martin Bosley and Rachel Taulelei just over 2 years ago the market doesnrsquot have the strict rules many Farmers Markets have yet it still

managestoreflectthewonderfuldiversityoftheWellingtonregionRachel says ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of community through foodrdquo

RachelwhoownsYellowBrickRoadawholesalefishsupplycompanywhichprovideschefswithlonglinesustainablefishsaystheideaforthemarket came together pretty quickly Within 10-12 weeks of Rachel and Martin having the idea it was up and running Beside Rachelrsquos busy stand is Martin Bosley one of New Zealandrsquos most awarded chefs cooking up humble bacon butties

Each week the market hosts a different restaurant Rachel says they have been lucky because the venue which Martin uses for events has a commercial kitchen meaning local restaurants can have a chance to showcase what they do well Rachel also believes that the market is a great

way for local businesses that are now everyday names like Emporio coffee to stay in touch with their customers So after the low down from Rachel I am off to meet eat and discover

First up is Nikki from Creative Cooking with her array of the popular macarons But what Nikki really wants me to try are her delicate Caneleacutes These delicate

French cakes are picked to be the next big thing Next door is Rachel from the Prodigal Daughter Rachel imports a fabulous range of Italian delicacies frompastatotrufflesandiskeenformetotrysomeNexttocatchmy attention is Anthony the Head chef at Wakelin House in Greytown You may have seen their range of gourmet pies aioli and pates which are available at Farro Fresh and Nosh stores

The city market reflects the wonderful diversity of the

wellington region ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of

community through foodrdquo

23

Handmade chocolates wine fresh produce crepes and amazing pastries are all available at the market but I am drawn to La Marche Francais cheeses With a shop and cafe in Thorndon this is another place I have heard lots about I am in heaven surrounded by an amazing array of imported cheeses including a huge selection of unpasteurised ones

After about two hours Andrew my husband looks seriously bored so we head back out into the elements to discover the Harbourside Market Even as an impending snow storm rolls in this market is teaming with people Huge fruit and vegetable stalls dominate with artisan producers and ready to eat food scattered around

Two minutes walk past the Harbourside Market and we are at Te Papa so we pop in to see whatrsquos on at lsquoour placersquo It is quickly apparent we are not the only ones who think Te Papa is a great option on a cold Sunday morning Andrew heads for the giant squid exhibition Hey itrsquos kind of food

Next stop is coffee at Cafe Deluxe a typical Wellington spot next to the Embassy theatre which has remained a constant for over two decades Revived we head to Moore Wilsons on Tory St Open 7 days a week Moore Wilsons is a foodiersquos heaven Originally a trade only business Moore Wilsons has been supplying Wellingtonrsquos restaurants and cafes with top quality ingredients for nearly 100 years In the last 15 years this family business opened its doors to the general public and is now one of the best food storesinthecountryHereyouwillfindamazingproducemeatandfreshfishwinescheesebreadsandmoreSincemylastvisitthefloorspacehasmore than doubled and there is even a full display kitchen

Exhausted we are thankful that in Wellington you are never far from a great restaurant or cafe We head to Fidelrsquos just 2 minutes from our hotel on Cuba St They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo and I would have to agree The food is great cafe

fare with a mix of pizza salads curries and so on all of which is generous and reasonably priced The service like almost everywhere in Wellington was spot on We leave with a big slice of homemade carrot cake for dessert

Monday we wake to snow falling and decide to snuggle in for a bit longer That is until I remember I have an appointment with Vanda

OrsquoBrien from Kirkcaldie and Stains Kirkcaldie and Stains is Wellingtonrsquos premiere department store Established in 1863 Kirks as it is known to Wellingtonians has occupied the same grand building on Lambton Quay since 1908 Vanda the food buyer for Kirks shows me around her wonderful department which has evolved over the years to offer more thanjustimportedluxurygoodslikecaviarandtrufflesalthoughyoucandefinitelystillgetthesehere

Vanda tells me that the biggest shift over the years has been the focus on New Zealand products with Wellingtonrsquos regional producers high on the list To highlight their local products there is a little sticker with the Kirks seal of approval on all products from the region Vanda says they use to stock French and Belgian chocolates now they are all New Zealand made This too is the case for their wines which other than the Champagne are all sourced from New Zealand vineyards The reason Vanda says is that New Zealand wines are as good as any in the world

They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is cuban

and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo

24

YouwillstillfindagreatrangeofimportedgoodsatKirkstheseVandasaysareiconicproductsNewZealanddoesnrsquotproduceThehugeJellyBellystandwith24flavoursisagreatexampleThere are also treats from the UK American Twinkies and more As we go further into the shop we come to the kitchenware department with every kitchen gadget pot pan and knife you can imagine Vanda explains about their regular tastings demos and themed events but to tell you the truth Irsquom no longer listening Talk about a kid in lolly shop Andrew is a little over food shops at this stage so we head to the Reserve Bank for something a little different Irsquom thinking that if we rob it can I buy one of everything at Kirkcaldies

AlthoughnotconvincedatfirstIsoondiscoverthemuseum at the Reserve Bank is in fact a fascinating place We just miss a school group and have the place to ourselves and with the help and knowledge of the friendly guide we have a thoroughly interesting time

Back to the hotel to warm up and a quick nap before our friendly local chauffer arrives to take us out to Miramar Aided by Peter Jacksons Weta workshop Miramar has suddenlybecometheldquoitrdquosuburbinWellingtonandaflurryof great restaurants and cafes have popped up

Tonight we are off to La Boca Loca which is right next door to the recently renovated Roxy cinema Great Mexican is always on my radar and I was lucky enough to meet Lucas one of the owners at the City Markets on Sunday La Bocas kitchen is led by a talented team Christopher Martinez is a chef born and bred in Mexico having moved to New Zealand to work at La Boca Adele McMahon is originally from Dunedin but has worked for some heavy weights in the industry including Luke Mangan Peter Gordon and most recently Al Brown

Prices are very reasonable with mains at $25 and tacos or enchilada type dishes being around the $11 mark At these prices we thought the dishes would be small and order a couple each Also we couldnrsquot decide This is not your old elPasoMexicanwithtomatoflavouredminceand lashings of sour cream The dishes are light andfreshwithhomemadetortillasandfillingslikechillimarinatedfishandroastporkshoulderWashed down with an authentic Mexican beer we roll out the door

Our last day arrives all too soon and we have to start thinking about heading home We have breakfast at Midnight Espresso one of Wellingtonrsquos original cafes and the birthplace of Havana coffee

We have one more important date and it has us heading back to Miramar for lunch at The Larder Here we are treated to a fabulous lunch by Jacob Brown and his team When the lunch crowd dwindles and we have finishedourmealwegetthechancetochattoJacobandI get the feeling Jacob and I would get on The Larder is a fabulous restaurantcafe anyone would be pleased to have in their neighbourhood Jacob describes the menu asproducefocussedwhichmeansitdirectlyreflectstheseasons A proponent of nose to tail eating Jacob is also keen for people to be open to different cuts of meat utilising and therefore honouring the animal

As you can imagine we leave Wellington with a longer list of places we need to return to next time we visit

wwwcitymarketconz

Every Sunday 830-12301 Herd St Wellington

wwwharboursidemarketconz

Every Sunday 730-100

wwwfidelscafecom

234 Cuba St Wellington

wwwlabocalocaconz

19 Park Rd Miramar WellingtonOpen 7 days - breakfast lunch

and dinner

wwwthelarderconz

cnr Darlington amp Camperdown Rds Miramar WellingtonOpen Tues- Sunday

(dinners Thurs Fri amp Sat)

wwwmoorewilsonconz

Cnr of Tory and College StreetsOpen 7 days

wwwwaikatoaandpconz

29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

at the Royal New Zealand Shoat the Royal New Zealand Show

love the aroma

Experience the fl avour

HOSTED BY

savour the taste

With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

facebook or visit our website wwwnourishmagazineconz

The country is coming to town this October

Royal New Zealand

Show Hosted by the

Waikato AampP Association

Friday 28th October to Sunday 30 October 2011

9am-4pm daily

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Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

28

2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

29

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

204 river road

wwwwaikatofarmersmarketsconzwwwfacebookcompagesWaikato-Farmers-Market

Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

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AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

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Stainless steel drink bottles Environmentally friendly and non-leaching

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We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

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To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

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Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

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DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

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frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

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6pmSpecial guest speaker

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International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

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bull 1 finely diced onionbull 1 clove garlic crushedbull 10g crushed fresh gingerbull 20mls cooking oilbull 400g can of lentilsbull 400g peeled sliced and roasted beetrootbull 100g diced feta cheesebull Handful chopped fresh parsleybull Juice of half a lemonbull 1 tablespoon of Bestow Beauty Oil

DIRECTIONS

Sweat onion garlic and ginger in oil Add the mixture to the drained lentils Add the roasted beetroot feta and parsley

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Organic produce is preferable but not essential

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You are the only judge of what you like your opinion is the one that counts when you are making purchasing decisions Check out other views keep an open mind go to wine tastings visit vineyards listen and learn It is a lot of fun I repeatedly get asked where can I get reliable interesting and most importantly useful information Where should you go for more information

Magazines The ones to watch are Wine Gourmet Traveller amp WineState are the best Two excellent annual Wine Guides are written by James Halliday with an Australian focus and Michael Cooper with his look at New Zealand You see them on wine bottles everywhere medals medals and more medals Gold Silver 5 Stars Cuisine amp WineState recommended The debate about their worth has gone on for a very

I want to learn more about wine where do you

suggest I start

long time There are prodigious wine shows In New Zealand the AirNZ and Royal Easter Wine shows are long standing locally focussed amp very worthy events The NZ International Wine Show is open to all comers and has made quite a name for itself in very short time In Australia The National Wine Show the Sydney Top 100 and the Royal Show of each of the state capitals are worth looking at With wine shows its a consistency of results that you should look for If a wine receives several Gold Medals Gold plus lots of Silvers or a bunch of Silver Medals alone it has reached a very high standard It is a sign of a consistent approval of several groups of judges in various times and places

A weight of numbers that cant be ignored wine reviews should be treated similarly and added to this mix For local results check on line wwwwineshowconz In both countries there are many shows Many are regionally focussed others have price point ceilings For example in a Wine show where a $25 retail price is the ceiling would a wine receiving a Gold Medal there receive one in a show with open entry These shows can downgrade and muddle the worth of the whole show system

Reviewers As the Internet has changed wine marketing it also made getting views out into the public arena a lot easier Lets stay local The world is too big of an oyster to cover in this article Bob Campbell MW and Michael Cooper have the pedigree Sam Kim is worth checking out as is Jeff Kelly both via the web Raymond Chan has a great palate and has just started a website he is one to watch Remember trust your own palate it is the best judge

WINE

Henry Primo Vino

Q I am female Should I be doing weights as part of my workouts

A Yes Many women still believe that they will ldquobulk uprdquo if they do strengthweights training but the majority of females donrsquot have the right body make-up to do this through a simple weights programme so donrsquot panic Thebenefitsofincludingastrengthtrainingcomponent are many and varied

Weight loss is increased through having 1 more muscle in the body The more muscle a body has the more fuelenergy we burn through an increased metabolic rateStronger muscles help with reducing the 2 likelihood of getting and will reduce the impact of osteoporosis reduce the risk of injury in everyday activities and reduce the likelihood of falls (which generally result in injury)Strength training changes the shape of 3 our body therefore improving our look andsubsequentlyourconfidenceselfesteemIt is important that an appropriate 4 weights programme is developed for

Q amp A Keeping fit and healthy with Jenny Tulloch

each individual taking into consideration medical and health history currentprevious injuries weight training experience and goals

Q Can I do specific exercises to lose fat in a particular spot

A Unfortunately no We can tone and strengthen a particular muscle however to lose fat in any part of the body requires an overall exercise and nutrition programme

Q Do I need to undertake an hour of exercise every day

A Not necessarily It will depend on your currentlevelofhealthandfitnessand what your goals are however 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise is generally good for maintenance For weight loss improvedfitnessorotherhealthand fitnessgoalsandimprovementsyouwill probably need to up the ante in terms of intensity or duration

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Why do I feel tired after eating instead of energized

Enzymes are magic molecules that catalyze biochemical reactions in every cell of the body Our body produces enzymes to break down the food we eat so that it can be absorbed and converted into energy These processes all involve enzymes Enzymes are heat sensitive and are destroyed at temperatures over 40 degrees celsius When we eat cooked food our body uses (loses) energy in order to digest food When we eat raw food our body retains and gains energy because raw foods naturally contain the enzymes needed for digestion So instead of using all its energy into digesting food the body can carry on creating energy for you to function optimally all day long

Enzymes are found naturally in all raw foods concentrated amounts are found in papaya pineapple and kiwifruit To start simply sprinkle a handful of sprouts on cooked stew or for those enthusiastic raw foodies try this recipe

ENZYMES FOR ENERGY

The HerbalDispensarWhere you belong

shopherbalrescueconz wwwTheHerbalDispensaryRaglanconz

Almond Halvah1cup raw tahinibullfrac34 cup agave nectarbullfrac34 cup raw whole bullalmonds coarsely ground in a food processorfrac34 cup raw almonds bullfinelygroundinafoodprocessor

In a mixing bowl combine the tahini agave nectar and coarsely ground almonds Mix thoroughly

Press the halvah into a glass baking dish or roll into bite size balls

Coatwithfinelygroundalmonds Cover and store in the freezer

Serve thoroughly chilled right out of the freezer

Recipe from Rawvolution by Matt Amsden

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Superfood Salad Clustersbull

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Whats New

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GOT A QUESTION FOR OUR EXPERTS

We have a great group of experts in their field from Naturopaths to chefs travel wine and fitness experts

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13

y

At Nourish we are all about great food But we are busy people too so thought we would share with you our favourite takeaways and why

Mizzoni

Woodfired

Pizza

Little IndiaTraditionalcharcoalfiredtandoorsareoneofthesecretstothefantasticflavoureddishesfromLittleIndiaWhatstartedwhenSukhiampJoannaGillopenedtheirfirstrestaurant in Dunedin in1991 has now grown to a group of over 13 restaurants throughout New Zealand

TheauthenticflavourofthetandoorisimpossibletoreplicateandthereasonwhyLittle Indiarsquos hand- made naan bread is so addictive In fact authenticity is the reason Little India restaurants have been so successful Specialising in dishes from the North of India all Little Indiarsquos recipes were created by Sukhirsquos grandmother Premjit Kaur Gill Premjit even trained all their head chefs so you know the dishes are exactly how she would want them

AtthehelmofbothHamiltonrestaurantsisGoldieRaiGoldiehasjustfinishedamakeoveroftheHamiltonflagshiprestaurantinAlexanderStWithluxuriousboothschandeliers and pictures of the Little India family you may just want to stay instead of rushing in for takeaways

Youwillfindeveryonersquosfavouritebutterchicken(MurgMumtaz)onthemenuand I promise the kids will love it but be a little adventurous and every time you gotrysomethingnewTotastetheflavourofthetandoorIrsquodrecommendtheTandoor platter for two with a selection of appetizers like tandoor chicken beautiful marinated lamb cutlets as well as my all time favourite onion bhajis The menu also offers an amazing selection of vegetarian options

wwwlittleindiaconz

Gourmet Takeaways

Mizzoni Woodfired Pizza Twenty something year old entrepreneurs Ryan Burke amp John Moughan came home one night and declared they were going to design and build a mobile pizza oven After a trip to Melbourne to research making hand stretched dough Italian inspired pizzaandactualpizzaovensMizzoniWoodfiredPizzawasbornAyearandahalflaterandtheMizzoniboysarearegularlocalfixtureandcanbefoundroadsideaswell as at events like the Great Race round the Bridges and the upcoming revamped AampP Show

Even though their pizza oven is mobile itrsquos still food safety compliant and spotlessly clean ldquoWeather is sometimes a bit of a painrdquo smiles John ldquobut if people show up wersquore happy to cookrdquo Plus they have eftpos

A trained Chef Ryan likes nothing better than to come up with new pizza toppings using fresh ingredients although they are quick to add that they recognise their regular customers (particularly those with kids) love family favourites like the Hawaiian that consistently remain on the menu

Mizzoni have recently gone into partnership with artisan bakery Volare to commercially produce their delicious bases and package them for home use Yoursquoll findtheirpizzabasesatTheGreenGrocerVetroampVolareusingthenameTheNZPizza Base Company

RyanandJohnarefindingthemselvessobusythattheyarecurrentlybuildingasecond mobile pizza oven to enable them to take on more catering and event opportunities whilst maintaining their popular roadside presence If you have a Christmas function or party coming up Mizzoni welcome enquiries about bringing their fabulous pizza oven to your home or workplace and creating their pizzas Really itrsquos food and atmosphere rolled into one Check out their website or follow them on Facebook for their up-to-date schedule

wwwmizzoniconz

Little

India

Gourmet 4 Alexander Street Cnr Alexander amp Hood StreetsP 07 8381620

Shop 21 Rototuna Shopping Centre Rototuna P 07 8525884

Yoursquoll find Mizzoni Woodfired Pizzas parked at Swarbrick Landing (River Road) and Huntington Drive

14

Takeaways

ScoffDeborah Nudds and Dean Leary have been serving Hamiltonians for over 20 years and trust me they get it right ldquoA lot of our dishes especially the Chorizo Risotto Bacon Fettuccine and Salmon Fillet on Mash have been customer favourites since we opened Scoff in 2003 and we canrsquot take them off the menurdquo laughs Deb ldquoBut we are really loving inventing our weekly specials too as they allow us to be creative with new seasons produce as it becomes available Spring is such an exciting foodie time - asparagus spring Lamb baby veges Yumrdquo

The great thing about Scoff is the huge variety on offer from classic old school burgers served with fresh garden salad or crisp hand cut chips to traditional pastas and risottos They have a number of tasty salads side orders of vegetables and a range ofhealthyoptionsThentherersquosthehugedoublelambshanksorjuicyscotchfilletonfabulousmashedpotatoesorfreshspicyfishoncouscous

If it is a treat you need after a hard day I can recommend one of Scoffrsquos divine desserts ndash choices include their modern twist on the bread and butter pudding or classic chocolate mousse or orange and ginger cheesecake

No need to ever argue about whatrsquos for dinner The menu also caters for gluten free vegetarian and dairy free diets and they even have the kids sorted with meals for littliesScoffistake-outfoodthatextendsbeyondtheFridayNightritualoffishandchips With its huge variety its healthy and nutritious ingredients and convenience Scoff is a great solution for dinner any night of the week

Scoff has two outlets Claudelands and Flagstaff and is open 7 days from 430 pm for pick up or home delivery

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Provincia

l

Chip Co

Scoff

Provincial chip coThe Provincial Chip Co opened on Cambridge Road Hillcrest in November last year Therehasbeenafishnchipshopherefor50yearsbutthisisnrsquotjustanyoldfishnchip shop The Provincial Chip Co owned by Sally and James Cassidy is all about providing great takeaway food from local and sustainable ingredients

ldquoJamesandIlovefoodrdquosaysSallySallyisfromtheUKandshesaysldquofishnchipsarea big deal in the UKrdquo With husband James being a trained chef the couple wanted to open a business that not only provided beautiful homemade food all cooked from scratch and free from preservatives and additives they also wanted to support local growers and producers

Hand cut chips which take the team 2-3 hours a day to prepare are made from locally grown Agria potatoes The burger buns are delivered fresh from Volare and their meat all of which is free range comes from Soggy Bottom in Ngaruwahia and Lifestyle Meats in Dinsdale

Sourcing a constant supply of local ingredients has caused some headaches but the couple believe strongly in what they are trying to do Along with sourcing local ingredients there is a big emphasis on seasonality and sustainability The burgers change often and are served with seasonal vegetables Plus all the food scraps are taken away by Soggy Bottom and fed to the pigs

ThefreshfishfromHamiltonSeafoodschangesdependingonwhathascomeinofftheboatsSustainablefishissomethingSallyispassionateaboutldquoWereallywanttointroducepeopletodifferentfishspeciesrdquosaysSallywhobelievesNewZealandersarecreaturesofhabitonlyeverorderingthesame2or3fishvarietiesTheremaybeaplentifulsupplynowsaysSallybutifweonlyfishforthesevarietiesthiswonrsquotbethe case On the weekends you will even be able to pick up some of Jamesrsquo beautiful homebakingIspiedrichchocolatebrownieandjamfilleddoughnutsthenightwevisited

694 Grey Street Hamilton

shop 2 Flagstaff Shopping Centre River Rd Hamilton

E contacteatscoffconz

Scoff Hotline 050 834 31 31

31 Cambridge Rd Hamilton

Open Tues ndash Sun 5-8ishPh 856 4582

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Thai food is a wonderful combination of fresh ingredients married together with the perfect balance of sweet and sour salty and spicy

Stir Fried Tiger Prawns with curry powder (Koong Pad Pong Ka Ree)serves 2

15 Tiger prawnsbull2 eggsbull1Tblspneachofmincedgarliclightsoysaucefishsauceandbulloyster sauce1 tspn sugarbull1 Tblspn chilli paste with soya bean oilbullfrac14 c milkbull2 spring onions cut to 1rdquo piecesbull100g celery leaves cutbull100g onion thinly slicedbull50g red capsicum thinly slicedbull

Beattheeggsthenaddsoysaucefishsauceoystersaucecurrypowder milk and chilli paste then mix well

Heat oil in a wok and add garlic and onions stir fry until golden and then add the egg mix Stir fry for another 30 seconds before adding the prawns

When the prawns are nearly cooked add the remaining ingredients and cook for a further 30 seconds Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with coriander Serve with rice

Stir f

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iger

prawn

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curry

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I donrsquot think I have met a person who doesnrsquot love Thai food If you are keen to learn more about Thai food Thanya from the Thai Market on Grey St will come to you and teach you and a group of friends how quick and easy Thai food is to cook You will also discover the wonderful ingredients that create those wonderful Thaiflavourswhichofcourseareallavailable at The Thai Market

Here are a couple of great recipes from Thanya to whet your appetite

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BBQ Thai Beef Salad

(Yum Neur Yang)Serves 2

2 sirloin steaksbull3 Tblspns sugarbull2Tblspnseachoffishsauceamplimejuicebull1 Tblspn minced chilli (smaller the hotter bullThanya uses red bird eye chilli)1 clove garlic mincedbullfrac14 cup cucumberbull1 red onion thinly slicedbullfrac12 cup mint leavesbull5 cherry tomatoesbull50g celerybull1 Tblspn oilbull3 Tblspns lemon grass thinly slicedbull2 Tblspns roasted peanuts choppedbull

Combinethesugarfishsaucelimejuicegarlicand chilli in a bowl and mix well

BBQ the steak to your preference and then slice very thinly Cut tomatoes in half Peel and half the cucumber then thinly slice along with the celery Toss the steak with the sauce and add the remaining ingredients Season to taste and garnish with peanuts

BBQ

Thai beef

salad

Discover the wonderful

ingredients that create

those wonderful Thai flavours

Join our weekly email keeping you in touch with our Friday night tastings wine education classes and special wine deals

Get on the Grapevinewineprimovinoconz

Corner Victoria amp Liverpool Streets Hamiltonemail wineprimovinocnz | ph 07 8393139

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DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

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This spring you may notice badges popping up on some of the cafes around town These Scout inspired merit badges are part of a very cool scheme called the Conscious Consumers Cafe Project

StartedlastyearbyWellingtonnotforprofitgroupthe42collectivethe Conscious Consumers Cafe Project encourages cafes to adopt more sustainable practices by awarding badges that publicly recognise their commitment to the environment Sanchia from Rocket Espresso Bar on Grey St told us that they had heard about Conscious Consumers in Wellington and were really excited about its arrival in the Waikato

From 8am - 7 days Dinner Wednesday - Saturday from 6pm cnr Queenwood amp Herbert Aves Chartwell

07 855 0511 Follow us on Facebook

From our hands to your table

Seasonal food from our own

gardens amp artisan producers cooked

from scratch in the Zinc kitchen

wwwzinccafeconz

Itrsquos organic free range and always fresh

Conscious Consumerrsquos nine badges help to inform cafe patrons of some of the business choices that go on behind the scenes of that particular cafe Badges are awarded for seasonal food fair-trade coffee organic milk eco-friendly cleaning products free range eggs allowing patrons to supply their own cup recycling composting and eco-friendly packaging These are all practices that the group believe make good business sense respect people and the environment and reflectcurrentconsciousconsumerpreferencesTojointheprojecta cafeacute must qualify for a minimum of four badges When you visit a conscious cafeacute take a moment to look at their badges and see which practices they have adopted it could be different at each cafeacute

more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from

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Life cycle of a coffee bean Carmo de Minas Brasil

fresh coffee beans

locally roasted

cup of excellence

specialty coffee

grinders

espresso machinery

brewing equipment

green coffee

coffee books

coffee jibber jabber

rocketcoffeeconz 07 839 6422

To find out more about this exciting project contact George or Lou Belle Barrett

Waikato Co-ordinators on 021 175 5127 or waikatoconsciousconsumersorgnz

At the same time Conscious Consumers aim to empower customers to makeconsciouspurchasingchoicesCoffeecultureisfirmlyembeddedinNew Zealand now Hayley from Zinc Cafeacute told us that they ldquogenuinely believe that more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from We are pleased that

sustainability is catching on and it is only a good thing that organisations like Conscious Consumers are recognizing the importance of what we chose to dordquo Courtenay Paul from Momento agrees saying ldquoThese days people are paying a lot more attention to our environment and sustainability amp there is a drive for businesses to have better (environmental) business practicesrdquo

Earlier this year the project won a Green Ribbon Award recognising Conscious Consumers outstanding contribution to protecting and

enhancing New Zealandrsquos environment In July they expanded their reach to Auckland In September itrsquos Hamiltonrsquos turn The group admits that this is a ldquoliving projectrdquo and that the badges andteststoawardthebadgeswillevolvetoreflectchangingconsumer preferences and expectations

As well as the colourful window badges Conscious Consumers also have a website wwwconsciousconsumersorgnz with a directory of participating cafes and suppliers to the cafeacute industryofenvironmentallyfriendlyproductsYoursquollalsofindout what each badge means what criteria needs to be met to be awarded that badge and which cafes have been awarded it

The project is in its infancy in the region but the team have big plans ldquoOur aim for the Waikatorsquo says Lou Belle one of the regions co-ordinators ldquois to expand the Conscious Consumer cafeacute and supplier network from the initial townships of Hamilton Raglan and Cambridge into the wider region to include the vibrant cafe cultures from the Coromandel Peninsula as far south as the Taupo district and to include the many rural cafe gems in betweenrdquo

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

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2

2

1 2

3

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Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

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Discover the gourmet delights in and around Katikati

Waihi

Tauranga

1 Bread NZ

Discover the authentic taste of organic sourdough bread and patisserie baked in awoodfiredoveninaruralsettingAllvisits are by appointment and a $10 per person cover charge applies

871 State Highway 2 RD1 KatikatiP 07 985 6231 M 027 348 7879 E henribreadnzcom W wwwbreadnzcom

2 Backblocks Food

Luxury handmade pateacutes dips and terrines made from pure New Zealand game meats and wild food Join us Fridays for tastings between 10am-3pm

244 Tanners Point Rd RD1 KatikatiP 021 261 4835E backblocksfoodgmailcomW wwwbackblocksconz

3 Katikati Frantoio Limited

Biogreenorganiccertifiedolivegroveour Viridis Grove olive oil is available at local Farmers Markets and in shops aroundtheBOPAppointmentsareessential to view the grove and olive processing facility

117 Lindemann Road RD1 KatikatiP 07 549 1467E heuckclearnetnz

Follow our Food trail map here

which will take you through the prolific growing area of Katikati in the Bay of Plenty and visit some of our great food

producers

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

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Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

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6 The Onion Vege Place

The Onion Vege Place is a family owned and operated vegetable store We hope youenjoythetasteofourfreshlocallygrown and in season vegetables Open 730 - 530 daily

2998 State Highway 2 RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 0232

4 Smokey Smoked Seafoods

TheexpertsinsmokedfishPopintochataboutsmokingyourfishortrysomeof ours Our shop hours are Monday to Friday8amto5pmforsmokedfishwithfreshfishonThursampFri

60d Marshall Rd Katikati P 07 549 1668E infosmokeyconzW wwwsmokeyconz

7 Kings Seeds

Kings Seeds is a 100 NZ owned and operated mail order seed company supplying New Zealand gardeners for over thirty years Open to the public every Friday 9-noon

189 Wharawhara Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 3409 E infokingsseedsconz W wwwkingsseedsconz

8 Fantail Lodge

Fantail Lodge is a country estate with a working orchard and a luxury lodge Our own restaurant lsquoChapeaursquo specialises infreshlocalproduceampawardwinningwines

117 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 1581E infofantaillodgeconzW wwwfantailodgeconzFb wwwfacebookcomfantaillodgecountryestate

12 Incredible Edibles

Wanderenjoyandsamplethefruitsfrom our 3 hectares of entirely edible plants Tours takes approximately 15hours $10 per person and booking are essential

60 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 552 0331W wwwedibleconz

11 Harbourside Macadamias

This picturesque orchard with breathtaking views produces macadamia nuts citrus avocados and kiwifruit

402 Matahui Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 522 0718E daniellxtraconzW wwwharboursidemacadamiascom

estled into the coastline Katikati is the northern gateway to the Bay of Plenty From hills to harbour it is no more than a 10 minute drive Sitting at the foothills of the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park and dipping its toes into the Tauranga harbour you will discover Katikati has an amazing array of artisan producers and wonderful food grown from the fertile land and pristine watersN

9 Perfectly Pure

PerfectlyPurepreservesjustlikeGrand-ma used to make Visit our shop which sellssoapschocolatesampothergoodiesall made by Trish Open 1030am ndash 400pmFriSatampSun

277 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 2252 E trishxtraconz

While taking the opportunity to visit the local food producers take time to see what else Katikati has to offer Katikati also known as New Zealandrsquos Mural Townstartedin1991withjustthreemuralsandnowboastsover46worksof art depicting the communities history and culture

AlsouniquetoKatikatiistheHaikuPathwayawalkabout2kmslongwhichwinds its way along the Uretara River The paths lead past boulders engraved with Haiku a short poem (usually about nature) written by poets from around the world Visit wwwkatikaticuisinecom

13 Basecamp Country Shop amp Smokery

Basecamp is a boutique salami business Come and view the hand-built smoke houses and maybe catch a glimpse of trophy stags or wild boar grazing in the paddocks along the driveway Shop hours Monday ndash Thursday 9am-4pm Friday 9am-12pm

504 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 552 0013E infobasecampsalamisconzW wwwbasecampsalamisconz

5 Kaimai Country Collection

Pop into Kaimai Country Collection and discover more than antiques We make a great range of handmade preserves using local ingredients as well as decadent fruit cakes Opening hours 7days a week 10am-5pm

19 Main Road KatikatiP 07 549 5820E kaimaicountryxtraconz

10 Mount Eliza Cheese

Artisancheesemakersmakingcloth-ripened hard cheeses You can buy our cheeses at the Tauranga Farmerrsquos Market at the Katikati Produce Market Door sales factory tours and tastings by appointment

266 Hot Springs Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 549 5669E cheesemountelizaconzW wwwmountelizaconz

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WellingtonNew Zealandrsquos capital of food

W

22

ellington is where I caught the hospitality bug and will always have a special place in my heart I arrived in Wellington a fresh faced 18 year old from Hamilton where an espresso machinewasstillararesightandfinediningwasthebuffet

at Memory Lane Restaurant Wellington was then and still is today our capital of food

Whenever I get the chance to return there is never enough time to revisit old favourites and discover the newest hippest places that have sprung up This year my husband Andrew and I decided to head down for Wellington on a Plate In its third year Wellington on a Plate is so popular many of the events in the two week programme sold out within a matter of days

Known for my lists and aided by the team at Grow Wellington I had a jam packed few days lined up We arrived on Saturday night and were whisked off for a wonderful home cooked meal with friends now living in Newtown What a great way to start our weekend

The next morning the forecast cold snap had arrived But we have come prepared this is after all Wellington So wrapped up warmly we wandered down to the waterfront to check out the City Market Held in the Chaffers Dock building the City Market has been described as a stellar line up of local food and beverage producers under one roof

Started by Martin Bosley and Rachel Taulelei just over 2 years ago the market doesnrsquot have the strict rules many Farmers Markets have yet it still

managestoreflectthewonderfuldiversityoftheWellingtonregionRachel says ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of community through foodrdquo

RachelwhoownsYellowBrickRoadawholesalefishsupplycompanywhichprovideschefswithlonglinesustainablefishsaystheideaforthemarket came together pretty quickly Within 10-12 weeks of Rachel and Martin having the idea it was up and running Beside Rachelrsquos busy stand is Martin Bosley one of New Zealandrsquos most awarded chefs cooking up humble bacon butties

Each week the market hosts a different restaurant Rachel says they have been lucky because the venue which Martin uses for events has a commercial kitchen meaning local restaurants can have a chance to showcase what they do well Rachel also believes that the market is a great

way for local businesses that are now everyday names like Emporio coffee to stay in touch with their customers So after the low down from Rachel I am off to meet eat and discover

First up is Nikki from Creative Cooking with her array of the popular macarons But what Nikki really wants me to try are her delicate Caneleacutes These delicate

French cakes are picked to be the next big thing Next door is Rachel from the Prodigal Daughter Rachel imports a fabulous range of Italian delicacies frompastatotrufflesandiskeenformetotrysomeNexttocatchmy attention is Anthony the Head chef at Wakelin House in Greytown You may have seen their range of gourmet pies aioli and pates which are available at Farro Fresh and Nosh stores

The city market reflects the wonderful diversity of the

wellington region ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of

community through foodrdquo

23

Handmade chocolates wine fresh produce crepes and amazing pastries are all available at the market but I am drawn to La Marche Francais cheeses With a shop and cafe in Thorndon this is another place I have heard lots about I am in heaven surrounded by an amazing array of imported cheeses including a huge selection of unpasteurised ones

After about two hours Andrew my husband looks seriously bored so we head back out into the elements to discover the Harbourside Market Even as an impending snow storm rolls in this market is teaming with people Huge fruit and vegetable stalls dominate with artisan producers and ready to eat food scattered around

Two minutes walk past the Harbourside Market and we are at Te Papa so we pop in to see whatrsquos on at lsquoour placersquo It is quickly apparent we are not the only ones who think Te Papa is a great option on a cold Sunday morning Andrew heads for the giant squid exhibition Hey itrsquos kind of food

Next stop is coffee at Cafe Deluxe a typical Wellington spot next to the Embassy theatre which has remained a constant for over two decades Revived we head to Moore Wilsons on Tory St Open 7 days a week Moore Wilsons is a foodiersquos heaven Originally a trade only business Moore Wilsons has been supplying Wellingtonrsquos restaurants and cafes with top quality ingredients for nearly 100 years In the last 15 years this family business opened its doors to the general public and is now one of the best food storesinthecountryHereyouwillfindamazingproducemeatandfreshfishwinescheesebreadsandmoreSincemylastvisitthefloorspacehasmore than doubled and there is even a full display kitchen

Exhausted we are thankful that in Wellington you are never far from a great restaurant or cafe We head to Fidelrsquos just 2 minutes from our hotel on Cuba St They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo and I would have to agree The food is great cafe

fare with a mix of pizza salads curries and so on all of which is generous and reasonably priced The service like almost everywhere in Wellington was spot on We leave with a big slice of homemade carrot cake for dessert

Monday we wake to snow falling and decide to snuggle in for a bit longer That is until I remember I have an appointment with Vanda

OrsquoBrien from Kirkcaldie and Stains Kirkcaldie and Stains is Wellingtonrsquos premiere department store Established in 1863 Kirks as it is known to Wellingtonians has occupied the same grand building on Lambton Quay since 1908 Vanda the food buyer for Kirks shows me around her wonderful department which has evolved over the years to offer more thanjustimportedluxurygoodslikecaviarandtrufflesalthoughyoucandefinitelystillgetthesehere

Vanda tells me that the biggest shift over the years has been the focus on New Zealand products with Wellingtonrsquos regional producers high on the list To highlight their local products there is a little sticker with the Kirks seal of approval on all products from the region Vanda says they use to stock French and Belgian chocolates now they are all New Zealand made This too is the case for their wines which other than the Champagne are all sourced from New Zealand vineyards The reason Vanda says is that New Zealand wines are as good as any in the world

They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is cuban

and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo

24

YouwillstillfindagreatrangeofimportedgoodsatKirkstheseVandasaysareiconicproductsNewZealanddoesnrsquotproduceThehugeJellyBellystandwith24flavoursisagreatexampleThere are also treats from the UK American Twinkies and more As we go further into the shop we come to the kitchenware department with every kitchen gadget pot pan and knife you can imagine Vanda explains about their regular tastings demos and themed events but to tell you the truth Irsquom no longer listening Talk about a kid in lolly shop Andrew is a little over food shops at this stage so we head to the Reserve Bank for something a little different Irsquom thinking that if we rob it can I buy one of everything at Kirkcaldies

AlthoughnotconvincedatfirstIsoondiscoverthemuseum at the Reserve Bank is in fact a fascinating place We just miss a school group and have the place to ourselves and with the help and knowledge of the friendly guide we have a thoroughly interesting time

Back to the hotel to warm up and a quick nap before our friendly local chauffer arrives to take us out to Miramar Aided by Peter Jacksons Weta workshop Miramar has suddenlybecometheldquoitrdquosuburbinWellingtonandaflurryof great restaurants and cafes have popped up

Tonight we are off to La Boca Loca which is right next door to the recently renovated Roxy cinema Great Mexican is always on my radar and I was lucky enough to meet Lucas one of the owners at the City Markets on Sunday La Bocas kitchen is led by a talented team Christopher Martinez is a chef born and bred in Mexico having moved to New Zealand to work at La Boca Adele McMahon is originally from Dunedin but has worked for some heavy weights in the industry including Luke Mangan Peter Gordon and most recently Al Brown

Prices are very reasonable with mains at $25 and tacos or enchilada type dishes being around the $11 mark At these prices we thought the dishes would be small and order a couple each Also we couldnrsquot decide This is not your old elPasoMexicanwithtomatoflavouredminceand lashings of sour cream The dishes are light andfreshwithhomemadetortillasandfillingslikechillimarinatedfishandroastporkshoulderWashed down with an authentic Mexican beer we roll out the door

Our last day arrives all too soon and we have to start thinking about heading home We have breakfast at Midnight Espresso one of Wellingtonrsquos original cafes and the birthplace of Havana coffee

We have one more important date and it has us heading back to Miramar for lunch at The Larder Here we are treated to a fabulous lunch by Jacob Brown and his team When the lunch crowd dwindles and we have finishedourmealwegetthechancetochattoJacobandI get the feeling Jacob and I would get on The Larder is a fabulous restaurantcafe anyone would be pleased to have in their neighbourhood Jacob describes the menu asproducefocussedwhichmeansitdirectlyreflectstheseasons A proponent of nose to tail eating Jacob is also keen for people to be open to different cuts of meat utilising and therefore honouring the animal

As you can imagine we leave Wellington with a longer list of places we need to return to next time we visit

wwwcitymarketconz

Every Sunday 830-12301 Herd St Wellington

wwwharboursidemarketconz

Every Sunday 730-100

wwwfidelscafecom

234 Cuba St Wellington

wwwlabocalocaconz

19 Park Rd Miramar WellingtonOpen 7 days - breakfast lunch

and dinner

wwwthelarderconz

cnr Darlington amp Camperdown Rds Miramar WellingtonOpen Tues- Sunday

(dinners Thurs Fri amp Sat)

wwwmoorewilsonconz

Cnr of Tory and College StreetsOpen 7 days

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29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

at the Royal New Zealand Shoat the Royal New Zealand Show

love the aroma

Experience the fl avour

HOSTED BY

savour the taste

With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

facebook or visit our website wwwnourishmagazineconz

The country is coming to town this October

Royal New Zealand

Show Hosted by the

Waikato AampP Association

Friday 28th October to Sunday 30 October 2011

9am-4pm daily

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Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

COUNTRYCAFES

AUCKLAND REGION

Julie WalshAO COUNTRY CAFES AND PLACES

OF INTEREST IN RURAL AUCKLAND

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COUNTRYCAFES

Julie Walsh

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

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2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

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When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

204 river road

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Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

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AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

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Stainless steel drink bottles Environmentally friendly and non-leaching

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We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

virgin olive oil as well as a standard pack of asparagus to give away (valued at $35 and $24)

To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

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Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

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in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

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MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

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frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

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International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

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You are the only judge of what you like your opinion is the one that counts when you are making purchasing decisions Check out other views keep an open mind go to wine tastings visit vineyards listen and learn It is a lot of fun I repeatedly get asked where can I get reliable interesting and most importantly useful information Where should you go for more information

Magazines The ones to watch are Wine Gourmet Traveller amp WineState are the best Two excellent annual Wine Guides are written by James Halliday with an Australian focus and Michael Cooper with his look at New Zealand You see them on wine bottles everywhere medals medals and more medals Gold Silver 5 Stars Cuisine amp WineState recommended The debate about their worth has gone on for a very

I want to learn more about wine where do you

suggest I start

long time There are prodigious wine shows In New Zealand the AirNZ and Royal Easter Wine shows are long standing locally focussed amp very worthy events The NZ International Wine Show is open to all comers and has made quite a name for itself in very short time In Australia The National Wine Show the Sydney Top 100 and the Royal Show of each of the state capitals are worth looking at With wine shows its a consistency of results that you should look for If a wine receives several Gold Medals Gold plus lots of Silvers or a bunch of Silver Medals alone it has reached a very high standard It is a sign of a consistent approval of several groups of judges in various times and places

A weight of numbers that cant be ignored wine reviews should be treated similarly and added to this mix For local results check on line wwwwineshowconz In both countries there are many shows Many are regionally focussed others have price point ceilings For example in a Wine show where a $25 retail price is the ceiling would a wine receiving a Gold Medal there receive one in a show with open entry These shows can downgrade and muddle the worth of the whole show system

Reviewers As the Internet has changed wine marketing it also made getting views out into the public arena a lot easier Lets stay local The world is too big of an oyster to cover in this article Bob Campbell MW and Michael Cooper have the pedigree Sam Kim is worth checking out as is Jeff Kelly both via the web Raymond Chan has a great palate and has just started a website he is one to watch Remember trust your own palate it is the best judge

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Henry Primo Vino

Q I am female Should I be doing weights as part of my workouts

A Yes Many women still believe that they will ldquobulk uprdquo if they do strengthweights training but the majority of females donrsquot have the right body make-up to do this through a simple weights programme so donrsquot panic Thebenefitsofincludingastrengthtrainingcomponent are many and varied

Weight loss is increased through having 1 more muscle in the body The more muscle a body has the more fuelenergy we burn through an increased metabolic rateStronger muscles help with reducing the 2 likelihood of getting and will reduce the impact of osteoporosis reduce the risk of injury in everyday activities and reduce the likelihood of falls (which generally result in injury)Strength training changes the shape of 3 our body therefore improving our look andsubsequentlyourconfidenceselfesteemIt is important that an appropriate 4 weights programme is developed for

Q amp A Keeping fit and healthy with Jenny Tulloch

each individual taking into consideration medical and health history currentprevious injuries weight training experience and goals

Q Can I do specific exercises to lose fat in a particular spot

A Unfortunately no We can tone and strengthen a particular muscle however to lose fat in any part of the body requires an overall exercise and nutrition programme

Q Do I need to undertake an hour of exercise every day

A Not necessarily It will depend on your currentlevelofhealthandfitnessand what your goals are however 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise is generally good for maintenance For weight loss improvedfitnessorotherhealthand fitnessgoalsandimprovementsyouwill probably need to up the ante in terms of intensity or duration

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Why do I feel tired after eating instead of energized

Enzymes are magic molecules that catalyze biochemical reactions in every cell of the body Our body produces enzymes to break down the food we eat so that it can be absorbed and converted into energy These processes all involve enzymes Enzymes are heat sensitive and are destroyed at temperatures over 40 degrees celsius When we eat cooked food our body uses (loses) energy in order to digest food When we eat raw food our body retains and gains energy because raw foods naturally contain the enzymes needed for digestion So instead of using all its energy into digesting food the body can carry on creating energy for you to function optimally all day long

Enzymes are found naturally in all raw foods concentrated amounts are found in papaya pineapple and kiwifruit To start simply sprinkle a handful of sprouts on cooked stew or for those enthusiastic raw foodies try this recipe

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In a mixing bowl combine the tahini agave nectar and coarsely ground almonds Mix thoroughly

Press the halvah into a glass baking dish or roll into bite size balls

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y

At Nourish we are all about great food But we are busy people too so thought we would share with you our favourite takeaways and why

Mizzoni

Woodfired

Pizza

Little IndiaTraditionalcharcoalfiredtandoorsareoneofthesecretstothefantasticflavoureddishesfromLittleIndiaWhatstartedwhenSukhiampJoannaGillopenedtheirfirstrestaurant in Dunedin in1991 has now grown to a group of over 13 restaurants throughout New Zealand

TheauthenticflavourofthetandoorisimpossibletoreplicateandthereasonwhyLittle Indiarsquos hand- made naan bread is so addictive In fact authenticity is the reason Little India restaurants have been so successful Specialising in dishes from the North of India all Little Indiarsquos recipes were created by Sukhirsquos grandmother Premjit Kaur Gill Premjit even trained all their head chefs so you know the dishes are exactly how she would want them

AtthehelmofbothHamiltonrestaurantsisGoldieRaiGoldiehasjustfinishedamakeoveroftheHamiltonflagshiprestaurantinAlexanderStWithluxuriousboothschandeliers and pictures of the Little India family you may just want to stay instead of rushing in for takeaways

Youwillfindeveryonersquosfavouritebutterchicken(MurgMumtaz)onthemenuand I promise the kids will love it but be a little adventurous and every time you gotrysomethingnewTotastetheflavourofthetandoorIrsquodrecommendtheTandoor platter for two with a selection of appetizers like tandoor chicken beautiful marinated lamb cutlets as well as my all time favourite onion bhajis The menu also offers an amazing selection of vegetarian options

wwwlittleindiaconz

Gourmet Takeaways

Mizzoni Woodfired Pizza Twenty something year old entrepreneurs Ryan Burke amp John Moughan came home one night and declared they were going to design and build a mobile pizza oven After a trip to Melbourne to research making hand stretched dough Italian inspired pizzaandactualpizzaovensMizzoniWoodfiredPizzawasbornAyearandahalflaterandtheMizzoniboysarearegularlocalfixtureandcanbefoundroadsideaswell as at events like the Great Race round the Bridges and the upcoming revamped AampP Show

Even though their pizza oven is mobile itrsquos still food safety compliant and spotlessly clean ldquoWeather is sometimes a bit of a painrdquo smiles John ldquobut if people show up wersquore happy to cookrdquo Plus they have eftpos

A trained Chef Ryan likes nothing better than to come up with new pizza toppings using fresh ingredients although they are quick to add that they recognise their regular customers (particularly those with kids) love family favourites like the Hawaiian that consistently remain on the menu

Mizzoni have recently gone into partnership with artisan bakery Volare to commercially produce their delicious bases and package them for home use Yoursquoll findtheirpizzabasesatTheGreenGrocerVetroampVolareusingthenameTheNZPizza Base Company

RyanandJohnarefindingthemselvessobusythattheyarecurrentlybuildingasecond mobile pizza oven to enable them to take on more catering and event opportunities whilst maintaining their popular roadside presence If you have a Christmas function or party coming up Mizzoni welcome enquiries about bringing their fabulous pizza oven to your home or workplace and creating their pizzas Really itrsquos food and atmosphere rolled into one Check out their website or follow them on Facebook for their up-to-date schedule

wwwmizzoniconz

Little

India

Gourmet 4 Alexander Street Cnr Alexander amp Hood StreetsP 07 8381620

Shop 21 Rototuna Shopping Centre Rototuna P 07 8525884

Yoursquoll find Mizzoni Woodfired Pizzas parked at Swarbrick Landing (River Road) and Huntington Drive

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Takeaways

ScoffDeborah Nudds and Dean Leary have been serving Hamiltonians for over 20 years and trust me they get it right ldquoA lot of our dishes especially the Chorizo Risotto Bacon Fettuccine and Salmon Fillet on Mash have been customer favourites since we opened Scoff in 2003 and we canrsquot take them off the menurdquo laughs Deb ldquoBut we are really loving inventing our weekly specials too as they allow us to be creative with new seasons produce as it becomes available Spring is such an exciting foodie time - asparagus spring Lamb baby veges Yumrdquo

The great thing about Scoff is the huge variety on offer from classic old school burgers served with fresh garden salad or crisp hand cut chips to traditional pastas and risottos They have a number of tasty salads side orders of vegetables and a range ofhealthyoptionsThentherersquosthehugedoublelambshanksorjuicyscotchfilletonfabulousmashedpotatoesorfreshspicyfishoncouscous

If it is a treat you need after a hard day I can recommend one of Scoffrsquos divine desserts ndash choices include their modern twist on the bread and butter pudding or classic chocolate mousse or orange and ginger cheesecake

No need to ever argue about whatrsquos for dinner The menu also caters for gluten free vegetarian and dairy free diets and they even have the kids sorted with meals for littliesScoffistake-outfoodthatextendsbeyondtheFridayNightritualoffishandchips With its huge variety its healthy and nutritious ingredients and convenience Scoff is a great solution for dinner any night of the week

Scoff has two outlets Claudelands and Flagstaff and is open 7 days from 430 pm for pick up or home delivery

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Provincia

l

Chip Co

Scoff

Provincial chip coThe Provincial Chip Co opened on Cambridge Road Hillcrest in November last year Therehasbeenafishnchipshopherefor50yearsbutthisisnrsquotjustanyoldfishnchip shop The Provincial Chip Co owned by Sally and James Cassidy is all about providing great takeaway food from local and sustainable ingredients

ldquoJamesandIlovefoodrdquosaysSallySallyisfromtheUKandshesaysldquofishnchipsarea big deal in the UKrdquo With husband James being a trained chef the couple wanted to open a business that not only provided beautiful homemade food all cooked from scratch and free from preservatives and additives they also wanted to support local growers and producers

Hand cut chips which take the team 2-3 hours a day to prepare are made from locally grown Agria potatoes The burger buns are delivered fresh from Volare and their meat all of which is free range comes from Soggy Bottom in Ngaruwahia and Lifestyle Meats in Dinsdale

Sourcing a constant supply of local ingredients has caused some headaches but the couple believe strongly in what they are trying to do Along with sourcing local ingredients there is a big emphasis on seasonality and sustainability The burgers change often and are served with seasonal vegetables Plus all the food scraps are taken away by Soggy Bottom and fed to the pigs

ThefreshfishfromHamiltonSeafoodschangesdependingonwhathascomeinofftheboatsSustainablefishissomethingSallyispassionateaboutldquoWereallywanttointroducepeopletodifferentfishspeciesrdquosaysSallywhobelievesNewZealandersarecreaturesofhabitonlyeverorderingthesame2or3fishvarietiesTheremaybeaplentifulsupplynowsaysSallybutifweonlyfishforthesevarietiesthiswonrsquotbethe case On the weekends you will even be able to pick up some of Jamesrsquo beautiful homebakingIspiedrichchocolatebrownieandjamfilleddoughnutsthenightwevisited

694 Grey Street Hamilton

shop 2 Flagstaff Shopping Centre River Rd Hamilton

E contacteatscoffconz

Scoff Hotline 050 834 31 31

31 Cambridge Rd Hamilton

Open Tues ndash Sun 5-8ishPh 856 4582

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Thai food is a wonderful combination of fresh ingredients married together with the perfect balance of sweet and sour salty and spicy

Stir Fried Tiger Prawns with curry powder (Koong Pad Pong Ka Ree)serves 2

15 Tiger prawnsbull2 eggsbull1Tblspneachofmincedgarliclightsoysaucefishsauceandbulloyster sauce1 tspn sugarbull1 Tblspn chilli paste with soya bean oilbullfrac14 c milkbull2 spring onions cut to 1rdquo piecesbull100g celery leaves cutbull100g onion thinly slicedbull50g red capsicum thinly slicedbull

Beattheeggsthenaddsoysaucefishsauceoystersaucecurrypowder milk and chilli paste then mix well

Heat oil in a wok and add garlic and onions stir fry until golden and then add the egg mix Stir fry for another 30 seconds before adding the prawns

When the prawns are nearly cooked add the remaining ingredients and cook for a further 30 seconds Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with coriander Serve with rice

Stir f

ried t

iger

prawn

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curry

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ThaiRecipes

I donrsquot think I have met a person who doesnrsquot love Thai food If you are keen to learn more about Thai food Thanya from the Thai Market on Grey St will come to you and teach you and a group of friends how quick and easy Thai food is to cook You will also discover the wonderful ingredients that create those wonderful Thaiflavourswhichofcourseareallavailable at The Thai Market

Here are a couple of great recipes from Thanya to whet your appetite

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BBQ Thai Beef Salad

(Yum Neur Yang)Serves 2

2 sirloin steaksbull3 Tblspns sugarbull2Tblspnseachoffishsauceamplimejuicebull1 Tblspn minced chilli (smaller the hotter bullThanya uses red bird eye chilli)1 clove garlic mincedbullfrac14 cup cucumberbull1 red onion thinly slicedbullfrac12 cup mint leavesbull5 cherry tomatoesbull50g celerybull1 Tblspn oilbull3 Tblspns lemon grass thinly slicedbull2 Tblspns roasted peanuts choppedbull

Combinethesugarfishsaucelimejuicegarlicand chilli in a bowl and mix well

BBQ the steak to your preference and then slice very thinly Cut tomatoes in half Peel and half the cucumber then thinly slice along with the celery Toss the steak with the sauce and add the remaining ingredients Season to taste and garnish with peanuts

BBQ

Thai beef

salad

Discover the wonderful

ingredients that create

those wonderful Thai flavours

Join our weekly email keeping you in touch with our Friday night tastings wine education classes and special wine deals

Get on the Grapevinewineprimovinoconz

Corner Victoria amp Liverpool Streets Hamiltonemail wineprimovinocnz | ph 07 8393139

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DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

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This spring you may notice badges popping up on some of the cafes around town These Scout inspired merit badges are part of a very cool scheme called the Conscious Consumers Cafe Project

StartedlastyearbyWellingtonnotforprofitgroupthe42collectivethe Conscious Consumers Cafe Project encourages cafes to adopt more sustainable practices by awarding badges that publicly recognise their commitment to the environment Sanchia from Rocket Espresso Bar on Grey St told us that they had heard about Conscious Consumers in Wellington and were really excited about its arrival in the Waikato

From 8am - 7 days Dinner Wednesday - Saturday from 6pm cnr Queenwood amp Herbert Aves Chartwell

07 855 0511 Follow us on Facebook

From our hands to your table

Seasonal food from our own

gardens amp artisan producers cooked

from scratch in the Zinc kitchen

wwwzinccafeconz

Itrsquos organic free range and always fresh

Conscious Consumerrsquos nine badges help to inform cafe patrons of some of the business choices that go on behind the scenes of that particular cafe Badges are awarded for seasonal food fair-trade coffee organic milk eco-friendly cleaning products free range eggs allowing patrons to supply their own cup recycling composting and eco-friendly packaging These are all practices that the group believe make good business sense respect people and the environment and reflectcurrentconsciousconsumerpreferencesTojointheprojecta cafeacute must qualify for a minimum of four badges When you visit a conscious cafeacute take a moment to look at their badges and see which practices they have adopted it could be different at each cafeacute

more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from

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Life cycle of a coffee bean Carmo de Minas Brasil

fresh coffee beans

locally roasted

cup of excellence

specialty coffee

grinders

espresso machinery

brewing equipment

green coffee

coffee books

coffee jibber jabber

rocketcoffeeconz 07 839 6422

To find out more about this exciting project contact George or Lou Belle Barrett

Waikato Co-ordinators on 021 175 5127 or waikatoconsciousconsumersorgnz

At the same time Conscious Consumers aim to empower customers to makeconsciouspurchasingchoicesCoffeecultureisfirmlyembeddedinNew Zealand now Hayley from Zinc Cafeacute told us that they ldquogenuinely believe that more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from We are pleased that

sustainability is catching on and it is only a good thing that organisations like Conscious Consumers are recognizing the importance of what we chose to dordquo Courtenay Paul from Momento agrees saying ldquoThese days people are paying a lot more attention to our environment and sustainability amp there is a drive for businesses to have better (environmental) business practicesrdquo

Earlier this year the project won a Green Ribbon Award recognising Conscious Consumers outstanding contribution to protecting and

enhancing New Zealandrsquos environment In July they expanded their reach to Auckland In September itrsquos Hamiltonrsquos turn The group admits that this is a ldquoliving projectrdquo and that the badges andteststoawardthebadgeswillevolvetoreflectchangingconsumer preferences and expectations

As well as the colourful window badges Conscious Consumers also have a website wwwconsciousconsumersorgnz with a directory of participating cafes and suppliers to the cafeacute industryofenvironmentallyfriendlyproductsYoursquollalsofindout what each badge means what criteria needs to be met to be awarded that badge and which cafes have been awarded it

The project is in its infancy in the region but the team have big plans ldquoOur aim for the Waikatorsquo says Lou Belle one of the regions co-ordinators ldquois to expand the Conscious Consumer cafeacute and supplier network from the initial townships of Hamilton Raglan and Cambridge into the wider region to include the vibrant cafe cultures from the Coromandel Peninsula as far south as the Taupo district and to include the many rural cafe gems in betweenrdquo

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

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2

2

2

2

1 2

3

4

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8

Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

12

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Discover the gourmet delights in and around Katikati

Waihi

Tauranga

1 Bread NZ

Discover the authentic taste of organic sourdough bread and patisserie baked in awoodfiredoveninaruralsettingAllvisits are by appointment and a $10 per person cover charge applies

871 State Highway 2 RD1 KatikatiP 07 985 6231 M 027 348 7879 E henribreadnzcom W wwwbreadnzcom

2 Backblocks Food

Luxury handmade pateacutes dips and terrines made from pure New Zealand game meats and wild food Join us Fridays for tastings between 10am-3pm

244 Tanners Point Rd RD1 KatikatiP 021 261 4835E backblocksfoodgmailcomW wwwbackblocksconz

3 Katikati Frantoio Limited

Biogreenorganiccertifiedolivegroveour Viridis Grove olive oil is available at local Farmers Markets and in shops aroundtheBOPAppointmentsareessential to view the grove and olive processing facility

117 Lindemann Road RD1 KatikatiP 07 549 1467E heuckclearnetnz

Follow our Food trail map here

which will take you through the prolific growing area of Katikati in the Bay of Plenty and visit some of our great food

producers

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

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2

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2

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Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

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6 The Onion Vege Place

The Onion Vege Place is a family owned and operated vegetable store We hope youenjoythetasteofourfreshlocallygrown and in season vegetables Open 730 - 530 daily

2998 State Highway 2 RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 0232

4 Smokey Smoked Seafoods

TheexpertsinsmokedfishPopintochataboutsmokingyourfishortrysomeof ours Our shop hours are Monday to Friday8amto5pmforsmokedfishwithfreshfishonThursampFri

60d Marshall Rd Katikati P 07 549 1668E infosmokeyconzW wwwsmokeyconz

7 Kings Seeds

Kings Seeds is a 100 NZ owned and operated mail order seed company supplying New Zealand gardeners for over thirty years Open to the public every Friday 9-noon

189 Wharawhara Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 3409 E infokingsseedsconz W wwwkingsseedsconz

8 Fantail Lodge

Fantail Lodge is a country estate with a working orchard and a luxury lodge Our own restaurant lsquoChapeaursquo specialises infreshlocalproduceampawardwinningwines

117 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 1581E infofantaillodgeconzW wwwfantailodgeconzFb wwwfacebookcomfantaillodgecountryestate

12 Incredible Edibles

Wanderenjoyandsamplethefruitsfrom our 3 hectares of entirely edible plants Tours takes approximately 15hours $10 per person and booking are essential

60 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 552 0331W wwwedibleconz

11 Harbourside Macadamias

This picturesque orchard with breathtaking views produces macadamia nuts citrus avocados and kiwifruit

402 Matahui Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 522 0718E daniellxtraconzW wwwharboursidemacadamiascom

estled into the coastline Katikati is the northern gateway to the Bay of Plenty From hills to harbour it is no more than a 10 minute drive Sitting at the foothills of the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park and dipping its toes into the Tauranga harbour you will discover Katikati has an amazing array of artisan producers and wonderful food grown from the fertile land and pristine watersN

9 Perfectly Pure

PerfectlyPurepreservesjustlikeGrand-ma used to make Visit our shop which sellssoapschocolatesampothergoodiesall made by Trish Open 1030am ndash 400pmFriSatampSun

277 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 2252 E trishxtraconz

While taking the opportunity to visit the local food producers take time to see what else Katikati has to offer Katikati also known as New Zealandrsquos Mural Townstartedin1991withjustthreemuralsandnowboastsover46worksof art depicting the communities history and culture

AlsouniquetoKatikatiistheHaikuPathwayawalkabout2kmslongwhichwinds its way along the Uretara River The paths lead past boulders engraved with Haiku a short poem (usually about nature) written by poets from around the world Visit wwwkatikaticuisinecom

13 Basecamp Country Shop amp Smokery

Basecamp is a boutique salami business Come and view the hand-built smoke houses and maybe catch a glimpse of trophy stags or wild boar grazing in the paddocks along the driveway Shop hours Monday ndash Thursday 9am-4pm Friday 9am-12pm

504 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 552 0013E infobasecampsalamisconzW wwwbasecampsalamisconz

5 Kaimai Country Collection

Pop into Kaimai Country Collection and discover more than antiques We make a great range of handmade preserves using local ingredients as well as decadent fruit cakes Opening hours 7days a week 10am-5pm

19 Main Road KatikatiP 07 549 5820E kaimaicountryxtraconz

10 Mount Eliza Cheese

Artisancheesemakersmakingcloth-ripened hard cheeses You can buy our cheeses at the Tauranga Farmerrsquos Market at the Katikati Produce Market Door sales factory tours and tastings by appointment

266 Hot Springs Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 549 5669E cheesemountelizaconzW wwwmountelizaconz

21

WellingtonNew Zealandrsquos capital of food

W

22

ellington is where I caught the hospitality bug and will always have a special place in my heart I arrived in Wellington a fresh faced 18 year old from Hamilton where an espresso machinewasstillararesightandfinediningwasthebuffet

at Memory Lane Restaurant Wellington was then and still is today our capital of food

Whenever I get the chance to return there is never enough time to revisit old favourites and discover the newest hippest places that have sprung up This year my husband Andrew and I decided to head down for Wellington on a Plate In its third year Wellington on a Plate is so popular many of the events in the two week programme sold out within a matter of days

Known for my lists and aided by the team at Grow Wellington I had a jam packed few days lined up We arrived on Saturday night and were whisked off for a wonderful home cooked meal with friends now living in Newtown What a great way to start our weekend

The next morning the forecast cold snap had arrived But we have come prepared this is after all Wellington So wrapped up warmly we wandered down to the waterfront to check out the City Market Held in the Chaffers Dock building the City Market has been described as a stellar line up of local food and beverage producers under one roof

Started by Martin Bosley and Rachel Taulelei just over 2 years ago the market doesnrsquot have the strict rules many Farmers Markets have yet it still

managestoreflectthewonderfuldiversityoftheWellingtonregionRachel says ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of community through foodrdquo

RachelwhoownsYellowBrickRoadawholesalefishsupplycompanywhichprovideschefswithlonglinesustainablefishsaystheideaforthemarket came together pretty quickly Within 10-12 weeks of Rachel and Martin having the idea it was up and running Beside Rachelrsquos busy stand is Martin Bosley one of New Zealandrsquos most awarded chefs cooking up humble bacon butties

Each week the market hosts a different restaurant Rachel says they have been lucky because the venue which Martin uses for events has a commercial kitchen meaning local restaurants can have a chance to showcase what they do well Rachel also believes that the market is a great

way for local businesses that are now everyday names like Emporio coffee to stay in touch with their customers So after the low down from Rachel I am off to meet eat and discover

First up is Nikki from Creative Cooking with her array of the popular macarons But what Nikki really wants me to try are her delicate Caneleacutes These delicate

French cakes are picked to be the next big thing Next door is Rachel from the Prodigal Daughter Rachel imports a fabulous range of Italian delicacies frompastatotrufflesandiskeenformetotrysomeNexttocatchmy attention is Anthony the Head chef at Wakelin House in Greytown You may have seen their range of gourmet pies aioli and pates which are available at Farro Fresh and Nosh stores

The city market reflects the wonderful diversity of the

wellington region ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of

community through foodrdquo

23

Handmade chocolates wine fresh produce crepes and amazing pastries are all available at the market but I am drawn to La Marche Francais cheeses With a shop and cafe in Thorndon this is another place I have heard lots about I am in heaven surrounded by an amazing array of imported cheeses including a huge selection of unpasteurised ones

After about two hours Andrew my husband looks seriously bored so we head back out into the elements to discover the Harbourside Market Even as an impending snow storm rolls in this market is teaming with people Huge fruit and vegetable stalls dominate with artisan producers and ready to eat food scattered around

Two minutes walk past the Harbourside Market and we are at Te Papa so we pop in to see whatrsquos on at lsquoour placersquo It is quickly apparent we are not the only ones who think Te Papa is a great option on a cold Sunday morning Andrew heads for the giant squid exhibition Hey itrsquos kind of food

Next stop is coffee at Cafe Deluxe a typical Wellington spot next to the Embassy theatre which has remained a constant for over two decades Revived we head to Moore Wilsons on Tory St Open 7 days a week Moore Wilsons is a foodiersquos heaven Originally a trade only business Moore Wilsons has been supplying Wellingtonrsquos restaurants and cafes with top quality ingredients for nearly 100 years In the last 15 years this family business opened its doors to the general public and is now one of the best food storesinthecountryHereyouwillfindamazingproducemeatandfreshfishwinescheesebreadsandmoreSincemylastvisitthefloorspacehasmore than doubled and there is even a full display kitchen

Exhausted we are thankful that in Wellington you are never far from a great restaurant or cafe We head to Fidelrsquos just 2 minutes from our hotel on Cuba St They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo and I would have to agree The food is great cafe

fare with a mix of pizza salads curries and so on all of which is generous and reasonably priced The service like almost everywhere in Wellington was spot on We leave with a big slice of homemade carrot cake for dessert

Monday we wake to snow falling and decide to snuggle in for a bit longer That is until I remember I have an appointment with Vanda

OrsquoBrien from Kirkcaldie and Stains Kirkcaldie and Stains is Wellingtonrsquos premiere department store Established in 1863 Kirks as it is known to Wellingtonians has occupied the same grand building on Lambton Quay since 1908 Vanda the food buyer for Kirks shows me around her wonderful department which has evolved over the years to offer more thanjustimportedluxurygoodslikecaviarandtrufflesalthoughyoucandefinitelystillgetthesehere

Vanda tells me that the biggest shift over the years has been the focus on New Zealand products with Wellingtonrsquos regional producers high on the list To highlight their local products there is a little sticker with the Kirks seal of approval on all products from the region Vanda says they use to stock French and Belgian chocolates now they are all New Zealand made This too is the case for their wines which other than the Champagne are all sourced from New Zealand vineyards The reason Vanda says is that New Zealand wines are as good as any in the world

They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is cuban

and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo

24

YouwillstillfindagreatrangeofimportedgoodsatKirkstheseVandasaysareiconicproductsNewZealanddoesnrsquotproduceThehugeJellyBellystandwith24flavoursisagreatexampleThere are also treats from the UK American Twinkies and more As we go further into the shop we come to the kitchenware department with every kitchen gadget pot pan and knife you can imagine Vanda explains about their regular tastings demos and themed events but to tell you the truth Irsquom no longer listening Talk about a kid in lolly shop Andrew is a little over food shops at this stage so we head to the Reserve Bank for something a little different Irsquom thinking that if we rob it can I buy one of everything at Kirkcaldies

AlthoughnotconvincedatfirstIsoondiscoverthemuseum at the Reserve Bank is in fact a fascinating place We just miss a school group and have the place to ourselves and with the help and knowledge of the friendly guide we have a thoroughly interesting time

Back to the hotel to warm up and a quick nap before our friendly local chauffer arrives to take us out to Miramar Aided by Peter Jacksons Weta workshop Miramar has suddenlybecometheldquoitrdquosuburbinWellingtonandaflurryof great restaurants and cafes have popped up

Tonight we are off to La Boca Loca which is right next door to the recently renovated Roxy cinema Great Mexican is always on my radar and I was lucky enough to meet Lucas one of the owners at the City Markets on Sunday La Bocas kitchen is led by a talented team Christopher Martinez is a chef born and bred in Mexico having moved to New Zealand to work at La Boca Adele McMahon is originally from Dunedin but has worked for some heavy weights in the industry including Luke Mangan Peter Gordon and most recently Al Brown

Prices are very reasonable with mains at $25 and tacos or enchilada type dishes being around the $11 mark At these prices we thought the dishes would be small and order a couple each Also we couldnrsquot decide This is not your old elPasoMexicanwithtomatoflavouredminceand lashings of sour cream The dishes are light andfreshwithhomemadetortillasandfillingslikechillimarinatedfishandroastporkshoulderWashed down with an authentic Mexican beer we roll out the door

Our last day arrives all too soon and we have to start thinking about heading home We have breakfast at Midnight Espresso one of Wellingtonrsquos original cafes and the birthplace of Havana coffee

We have one more important date and it has us heading back to Miramar for lunch at The Larder Here we are treated to a fabulous lunch by Jacob Brown and his team When the lunch crowd dwindles and we have finishedourmealwegetthechancetochattoJacobandI get the feeling Jacob and I would get on The Larder is a fabulous restaurantcafe anyone would be pleased to have in their neighbourhood Jacob describes the menu asproducefocussedwhichmeansitdirectlyreflectstheseasons A proponent of nose to tail eating Jacob is also keen for people to be open to different cuts of meat utilising and therefore honouring the animal

As you can imagine we leave Wellington with a longer list of places we need to return to next time we visit

wwwcitymarketconz

Every Sunday 830-12301 Herd St Wellington

wwwharboursidemarketconz

Every Sunday 730-100

wwwfidelscafecom

234 Cuba St Wellington

wwwlabocalocaconz

19 Park Rd Miramar WellingtonOpen 7 days - breakfast lunch

and dinner

wwwthelarderconz

cnr Darlington amp Camperdown Rds Miramar WellingtonOpen Tues- Sunday

(dinners Thurs Fri amp Sat)

wwwmoorewilsonconz

Cnr of Tory and College StreetsOpen 7 days

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29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

at the Royal New Zealand Shoat the Royal New Zealand Show

love the aroma

Experience the fl avour

HOSTED BY

savour the taste

With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

facebook or visit our website wwwnourishmagazineconz

The country is coming to town this October

Royal New Zealand

Show Hosted by the

Waikato AampP Association

Friday 28th October to Sunday 30 October 2011

9am-4pm daily

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Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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AUCKLAND REGION

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

28

2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

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When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

204 river road

wwwwaikatofarmersmarketsconzwwwfacebookcompagesWaikato-Farmers-Market

Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

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AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

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Stainless steel drink bottles Environmentally friendly and non-leaching

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We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

virgin olive oil as well as a standard pack of asparagus to give away (valued at $35 and $24)

To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

vickinourishmagazineconz

Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

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37

31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

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WAITETE SOCIAL WINE CLUBLast Thursday of each month

6pmSpecial guest speaker

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International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

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Why do I feel tired after eating instead of energized

Enzymes are magic molecules that catalyze biochemical reactions in every cell of the body Our body produces enzymes to break down the food we eat so that it can be absorbed and converted into energy These processes all involve enzymes Enzymes are heat sensitive and are destroyed at temperatures over 40 degrees celsius When we eat cooked food our body uses (loses) energy in order to digest food When we eat raw food our body retains and gains energy because raw foods naturally contain the enzymes needed for digestion So instead of using all its energy into digesting food the body can carry on creating energy for you to function optimally all day long

Enzymes are found naturally in all raw foods concentrated amounts are found in papaya pineapple and kiwifruit To start simply sprinkle a handful of sprouts on cooked stew or for those enthusiastic raw foodies try this recipe

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Almond Halvah1cup raw tahinibullfrac34 cup agave nectarbullfrac34 cup raw whole bullalmonds coarsely ground in a food processorfrac34 cup raw almonds bullfinelygroundinafoodprocessor

In a mixing bowl combine the tahini agave nectar and coarsely ground almonds Mix thoroughly

Press the halvah into a glass baking dish or roll into bite size balls

Coatwithfinelygroundalmonds Cover and store in the freezer

Serve thoroughly chilled right out of the freezer

Recipe from Rawvolution by Matt Amsden

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y

At Nourish we are all about great food But we are busy people too so thought we would share with you our favourite takeaways and why

Mizzoni

Woodfired

Pizza

Little IndiaTraditionalcharcoalfiredtandoorsareoneofthesecretstothefantasticflavoureddishesfromLittleIndiaWhatstartedwhenSukhiampJoannaGillopenedtheirfirstrestaurant in Dunedin in1991 has now grown to a group of over 13 restaurants throughout New Zealand

TheauthenticflavourofthetandoorisimpossibletoreplicateandthereasonwhyLittle Indiarsquos hand- made naan bread is so addictive In fact authenticity is the reason Little India restaurants have been so successful Specialising in dishes from the North of India all Little Indiarsquos recipes were created by Sukhirsquos grandmother Premjit Kaur Gill Premjit even trained all their head chefs so you know the dishes are exactly how she would want them

AtthehelmofbothHamiltonrestaurantsisGoldieRaiGoldiehasjustfinishedamakeoveroftheHamiltonflagshiprestaurantinAlexanderStWithluxuriousboothschandeliers and pictures of the Little India family you may just want to stay instead of rushing in for takeaways

Youwillfindeveryonersquosfavouritebutterchicken(MurgMumtaz)onthemenuand I promise the kids will love it but be a little adventurous and every time you gotrysomethingnewTotastetheflavourofthetandoorIrsquodrecommendtheTandoor platter for two with a selection of appetizers like tandoor chicken beautiful marinated lamb cutlets as well as my all time favourite onion bhajis The menu also offers an amazing selection of vegetarian options

wwwlittleindiaconz

Gourmet Takeaways

Mizzoni Woodfired Pizza Twenty something year old entrepreneurs Ryan Burke amp John Moughan came home one night and declared they were going to design and build a mobile pizza oven After a trip to Melbourne to research making hand stretched dough Italian inspired pizzaandactualpizzaovensMizzoniWoodfiredPizzawasbornAyearandahalflaterandtheMizzoniboysarearegularlocalfixtureandcanbefoundroadsideaswell as at events like the Great Race round the Bridges and the upcoming revamped AampP Show

Even though their pizza oven is mobile itrsquos still food safety compliant and spotlessly clean ldquoWeather is sometimes a bit of a painrdquo smiles John ldquobut if people show up wersquore happy to cookrdquo Plus they have eftpos

A trained Chef Ryan likes nothing better than to come up with new pizza toppings using fresh ingredients although they are quick to add that they recognise their regular customers (particularly those with kids) love family favourites like the Hawaiian that consistently remain on the menu

Mizzoni have recently gone into partnership with artisan bakery Volare to commercially produce their delicious bases and package them for home use Yoursquoll findtheirpizzabasesatTheGreenGrocerVetroampVolareusingthenameTheNZPizza Base Company

RyanandJohnarefindingthemselvessobusythattheyarecurrentlybuildingasecond mobile pizza oven to enable them to take on more catering and event opportunities whilst maintaining their popular roadside presence If you have a Christmas function or party coming up Mizzoni welcome enquiries about bringing their fabulous pizza oven to your home or workplace and creating their pizzas Really itrsquos food and atmosphere rolled into one Check out their website or follow them on Facebook for their up-to-date schedule

wwwmizzoniconz

Little

India

Gourmet 4 Alexander Street Cnr Alexander amp Hood StreetsP 07 8381620

Shop 21 Rototuna Shopping Centre Rototuna P 07 8525884

Yoursquoll find Mizzoni Woodfired Pizzas parked at Swarbrick Landing (River Road) and Huntington Drive

14

Takeaways

ScoffDeborah Nudds and Dean Leary have been serving Hamiltonians for over 20 years and trust me they get it right ldquoA lot of our dishes especially the Chorizo Risotto Bacon Fettuccine and Salmon Fillet on Mash have been customer favourites since we opened Scoff in 2003 and we canrsquot take them off the menurdquo laughs Deb ldquoBut we are really loving inventing our weekly specials too as they allow us to be creative with new seasons produce as it becomes available Spring is such an exciting foodie time - asparagus spring Lamb baby veges Yumrdquo

The great thing about Scoff is the huge variety on offer from classic old school burgers served with fresh garden salad or crisp hand cut chips to traditional pastas and risottos They have a number of tasty salads side orders of vegetables and a range ofhealthyoptionsThentherersquosthehugedoublelambshanksorjuicyscotchfilletonfabulousmashedpotatoesorfreshspicyfishoncouscous

If it is a treat you need after a hard day I can recommend one of Scoffrsquos divine desserts ndash choices include their modern twist on the bread and butter pudding or classic chocolate mousse or orange and ginger cheesecake

No need to ever argue about whatrsquos for dinner The menu also caters for gluten free vegetarian and dairy free diets and they even have the kids sorted with meals for littliesScoffistake-outfoodthatextendsbeyondtheFridayNightritualoffishandchips With its huge variety its healthy and nutritious ingredients and convenience Scoff is a great solution for dinner any night of the week

Scoff has two outlets Claudelands and Flagstaff and is open 7 days from 430 pm for pick up or home delivery

wwweatscoffconz

Provincia

l

Chip Co

Scoff

Provincial chip coThe Provincial Chip Co opened on Cambridge Road Hillcrest in November last year Therehasbeenafishnchipshopherefor50yearsbutthisisnrsquotjustanyoldfishnchip shop The Provincial Chip Co owned by Sally and James Cassidy is all about providing great takeaway food from local and sustainable ingredients

ldquoJamesandIlovefoodrdquosaysSallySallyisfromtheUKandshesaysldquofishnchipsarea big deal in the UKrdquo With husband James being a trained chef the couple wanted to open a business that not only provided beautiful homemade food all cooked from scratch and free from preservatives and additives they also wanted to support local growers and producers

Hand cut chips which take the team 2-3 hours a day to prepare are made from locally grown Agria potatoes The burger buns are delivered fresh from Volare and their meat all of which is free range comes from Soggy Bottom in Ngaruwahia and Lifestyle Meats in Dinsdale

Sourcing a constant supply of local ingredients has caused some headaches but the couple believe strongly in what they are trying to do Along with sourcing local ingredients there is a big emphasis on seasonality and sustainability The burgers change often and are served with seasonal vegetables Plus all the food scraps are taken away by Soggy Bottom and fed to the pigs

ThefreshfishfromHamiltonSeafoodschangesdependingonwhathascomeinofftheboatsSustainablefishissomethingSallyispassionateaboutldquoWereallywanttointroducepeopletodifferentfishspeciesrdquosaysSallywhobelievesNewZealandersarecreaturesofhabitonlyeverorderingthesame2or3fishvarietiesTheremaybeaplentifulsupplynowsaysSallybutifweonlyfishforthesevarietiesthiswonrsquotbethe case On the weekends you will even be able to pick up some of Jamesrsquo beautiful homebakingIspiedrichchocolatebrownieandjamfilleddoughnutsthenightwevisited

694 Grey Street Hamilton

shop 2 Flagstaff Shopping Centre River Rd Hamilton

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Scoff Hotline 050 834 31 31

31 Cambridge Rd Hamilton

Open Tues ndash Sun 5-8ishPh 856 4582

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Thai food is a wonderful combination of fresh ingredients married together with the perfect balance of sweet and sour salty and spicy

Stir Fried Tiger Prawns with curry powder (Koong Pad Pong Ka Ree)serves 2

15 Tiger prawnsbull2 eggsbull1Tblspneachofmincedgarliclightsoysaucefishsauceandbulloyster sauce1 tspn sugarbull1 Tblspn chilli paste with soya bean oilbullfrac14 c milkbull2 spring onions cut to 1rdquo piecesbull100g celery leaves cutbull100g onion thinly slicedbull50g red capsicum thinly slicedbull

Beattheeggsthenaddsoysaucefishsauceoystersaucecurrypowder milk and chilli paste then mix well

Heat oil in a wok and add garlic and onions stir fry until golden and then add the egg mix Stir fry for another 30 seconds before adding the prawns

When the prawns are nearly cooked add the remaining ingredients and cook for a further 30 seconds Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with coriander Serve with rice

Stir f

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prawn

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I donrsquot think I have met a person who doesnrsquot love Thai food If you are keen to learn more about Thai food Thanya from the Thai Market on Grey St will come to you and teach you and a group of friends how quick and easy Thai food is to cook You will also discover the wonderful ingredients that create those wonderful Thaiflavourswhichofcourseareallavailable at The Thai Market

Here are a couple of great recipes from Thanya to whet your appetite

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BBQ Thai Beef Salad

(Yum Neur Yang)Serves 2

2 sirloin steaksbull3 Tblspns sugarbull2Tblspnseachoffishsauceamplimejuicebull1 Tblspn minced chilli (smaller the hotter bullThanya uses red bird eye chilli)1 clove garlic mincedbullfrac14 cup cucumberbull1 red onion thinly slicedbullfrac12 cup mint leavesbull5 cherry tomatoesbull50g celerybull1 Tblspn oilbull3 Tblspns lemon grass thinly slicedbull2 Tblspns roasted peanuts choppedbull

Combinethesugarfishsaucelimejuicegarlicand chilli in a bowl and mix well

BBQ the steak to your preference and then slice very thinly Cut tomatoes in half Peel and half the cucumber then thinly slice along with the celery Toss the steak with the sauce and add the remaining ingredients Season to taste and garnish with peanuts

BBQ

Thai beef

salad

Discover the wonderful

ingredients that create

those wonderful Thai flavours

Join our weekly email keeping you in touch with our Friday night tastings wine education classes and special wine deals

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DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

17

This spring you may notice badges popping up on some of the cafes around town These Scout inspired merit badges are part of a very cool scheme called the Conscious Consumers Cafe Project

StartedlastyearbyWellingtonnotforprofitgroupthe42collectivethe Conscious Consumers Cafe Project encourages cafes to adopt more sustainable practices by awarding badges that publicly recognise their commitment to the environment Sanchia from Rocket Espresso Bar on Grey St told us that they had heard about Conscious Consumers in Wellington and were really excited about its arrival in the Waikato

From 8am - 7 days Dinner Wednesday - Saturday from 6pm cnr Queenwood amp Herbert Aves Chartwell

07 855 0511 Follow us on Facebook

From our hands to your table

Seasonal food from our own

gardens amp artisan producers cooked

from scratch in the Zinc kitchen

wwwzinccafeconz

Itrsquos organic free range and always fresh

Conscious Consumerrsquos nine badges help to inform cafe patrons of some of the business choices that go on behind the scenes of that particular cafe Badges are awarded for seasonal food fair-trade coffee organic milk eco-friendly cleaning products free range eggs allowing patrons to supply their own cup recycling composting and eco-friendly packaging These are all practices that the group believe make good business sense respect people and the environment and reflectcurrentconsciousconsumerpreferencesTojointheprojecta cafeacute must qualify for a minimum of four badges When you visit a conscious cafeacute take a moment to look at their badges and see which practices they have adopted it could be different at each cafeacute

more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from

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Life cycle of a coffee bean Carmo de Minas Brasil

fresh coffee beans

locally roasted

cup of excellence

specialty coffee

grinders

espresso machinery

brewing equipment

green coffee

coffee books

coffee jibber jabber

rocketcoffeeconz 07 839 6422

To find out more about this exciting project contact George or Lou Belle Barrett

Waikato Co-ordinators on 021 175 5127 or waikatoconsciousconsumersorgnz

At the same time Conscious Consumers aim to empower customers to makeconsciouspurchasingchoicesCoffeecultureisfirmlyembeddedinNew Zealand now Hayley from Zinc Cafeacute told us that they ldquogenuinely believe that more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from We are pleased that

sustainability is catching on and it is only a good thing that organisations like Conscious Consumers are recognizing the importance of what we chose to dordquo Courtenay Paul from Momento agrees saying ldquoThese days people are paying a lot more attention to our environment and sustainability amp there is a drive for businesses to have better (environmental) business practicesrdquo

Earlier this year the project won a Green Ribbon Award recognising Conscious Consumers outstanding contribution to protecting and

enhancing New Zealandrsquos environment In July they expanded their reach to Auckland In September itrsquos Hamiltonrsquos turn The group admits that this is a ldquoliving projectrdquo and that the badges andteststoawardthebadgeswillevolvetoreflectchangingconsumer preferences and expectations

As well as the colourful window badges Conscious Consumers also have a website wwwconsciousconsumersorgnz with a directory of participating cafes and suppliers to the cafeacute industryofenvironmentallyfriendlyproductsYoursquollalsofindout what each badge means what criteria needs to be met to be awarded that badge and which cafes have been awarded it

The project is in its infancy in the region but the team have big plans ldquoOur aim for the Waikatorsquo says Lou Belle one of the regions co-ordinators ldquois to expand the Conscious Consumer cafeacute and supplier network from the initial townships of Hamilton Raglan and Cambridge into the wider region to include the vibrant cafe cultures from the Coromandel Peninsula as far south as the Taupo district and to include the many rural cafe gems in betweenrdquo

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

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2

1 2

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Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

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Discover the gourmet delights in and around Katikati

Waihi

Tauranga

1 Bread NZ

Discover the authentic taste of organic sourdough bread and patisserie baked in awoodfiredoveninaruralsettingAllvisits are by appointment and a $10 per person cover charge applies

871 State Highway 2 RD1 KatikatiP 07 985 6231 M 027 348 7879 E henribreadnzcom W wwwbreadnzcom

2 Backblocks Food

Luxury handmade pateacutes dips and terrines made from pure New Zealand game meats and wild food Join us Fridays for tastings between 10am-3pm

244 Tanners Point Rd RD1 KatikatiP 021 261 4835E backblocksfoodgmailcomW wwwbackblocksconz

3 Katikati Frantoio Limited

Biogreenorganiccertifiedolivegroveour Viridis Grove olive oil is available at local Farmers Markets and in shops aroundtheBOPAppointmentsareessential to view the grove and olive processing facility

117 Lindemann Road RD1 KatikatiP 07 549 1467E heuckclearnetnz

Follow our Food trail map here

which will take you through the prolific growing area of Katikati in the Bay of Plenty and visit some of our great food

producers

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

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Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

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6 The Onion Vege Place

The Onion Vege Place is a family owned and operated vegetable store We hope youenjoythetasteofourfreshlocallygrown and in season vegetables Open 730 - 530 daily

2998 State Highway 2 RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 0232

4 Smokey Smoked Seafoods

TheexpertsinsmokedfishPopintochataboutsmokingyourfishortrysomeof ours Our shop hours are Monday to Friday8amto5pmforsmokedfishwithfreshfishonThursampFri

60d Marshall Rd Katikati P 07 549 1668E infosmokeyconzW wwwsmokeyconz

7 Kings Seeds

Kings Seeds is a 100 NZ owned and operated mail order seed company supplying New Zealand gardeners for over thirty years Open to the public every Friday 9-noon

189 Wharawhara Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 3409 E infokingsseedsconz W wwwkingsseedsconz

8 Fantail Lodge

Fantail Lodge is a country estate with a working orchard and a luxury lodge Our own restaurant lsquoChapeaursquo specialises infreshlocalproduceampawardwinningwines

117 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 1581E infofantaillodgeconzW wwwfantailodgeconzFb wwwfacebookcomfantaillodgecountryestate

12 Incredible Edibles

Wanderenjoyandsamplethefruitsfrom our 3 hectares of entirely edible plants Tours takes approximately 15hours $10 per person and booking are essential

60 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 552 0331W wwwedibleconz

11 Harbourside Macadamias

This picturesque orchard with breathtaking views produces macadamia nuts citrus avocados and kiwifruit

402 Matahui Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 522 0718E daniellxtraconzW wwwharboursidemacadamiascom

estled into the coastline Katikati is the northern gateway to the Bay of Plenty From hills to harbour it is no more than a 10 minute drive Sitting at the foothills of the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park and dipping its toes into the Tauranga harbour you will discover Katikati has an amazing array of artisan producers and wonderful food grown from the fertile land and pristine watersN

9 Perfectly Pure

PerfectlyPurepreservesjustlikeGrand-ma used to make Visit our shop which sellssoapschocolatesampothergoodiesall made by Trish Open 1030am ndash 400pmFriSatampSun

277 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 2252 E trishxtraconz

While taking the opportunity to visit the local food producers take time to see what else Katikati has to offer Katikati also known as New Zealandrsquos Mural Townstartedin1991withjustthreemuralsandnowboastsover46worksof art depicting the communities history and culture

AlsouniquetoKatikatiistheHaikuPathwayawalkabout2kmslongwhichwinds its way along the Uretara River The paths lead past boulders engraved with Haiku a short poem (usually about nature) written by poets from around the world Visit wwwkatikaticuisinecom

13 Basecamp Country Shop amp Smokery

Basecamp is a boutique salami business Come and view the hand-built smoke houses and maybe catch a glimpse of trophy stags or wild boar grazing in the paddocks along the driveway Shop hours Monday ndash Thursday 9am-4pm Friday 9am-12pm

504 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 552 0013E infobasecampsalamisconzW wwwbasecampsalamisconz

5 Kaimai Country Collection

Pop into Kaimai Country Collection and discover more than antiques We make a great range of handmade preserves using local ingredients as well as decadent fruit cakes Opening hours 7days a week 10am-5pm

19 Main Road KatikatiP 07 549 5820E kaimaicountryxtraconz

10 Mount Eliza Cheese

Artisancheesemakersmakingcloth-ripened hard cheeses You can buy our cheeses at the Tauranga Farmerrsquos Market at the Katikati Produce Market Door sales factory tours and tastings by appointment

266 Hot Springs Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 549 5669E cheesemountelizaconzW wwwmountelizaconz

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WellingtonNew Zealandrsquos capital of food

W

22

ellington is where I caught the hospitality bug and will always have a special place in my heart I arrived in Wellington a fresh faced 18 year old from Hamilton where an espresso machinewasstillararesightandfinediningwasthebuffet

at Memory Lane Restaurant Wellington was then and still is today our capital of food

Whenever I get the chance to return there is never enough time to revisit old favourites and discover the newest hippest places that have sprung up This year my husband Andrew and I decided to head down for Wellington on a Plate In its third year Wellington on a Plate is so popular many of the events in the two week programme sold out within a matter of days

Known for my lists and aided by the team at Grow Wellington I had a jam packed few days lined up We arrived on Saturday night and were whisked off for a wonderful home cooked meal with friends now living in Newtown What a great way to start our weekend

The next morning the forecast cold snap had arrived But we have come prepared this is after all Wellington So wrapped up warmly we wandered down to the waterfront to check out the City Market Held in the Chaffers Dock building the City Market has been described as a stellar line up of local food and beverage producers under one roof

Started by Martin Bosley and Rachel Taulelei just over 2 years ago the market doesnrsquot have the strict rules many Farmers Markets have yet it still

managestoreflectthewonderfuldiversityoftheWellingtonregionRachel says ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of community through foodrdquo

RachelwhoownsYellowBrickRoadawholesalefishsupplycompanywhichprovideschefswithlonglinesustainablefishsaystheideaforthemarket came together pretty quickly Within 10-12 weeks of Rachel and Martin having the idea it was up and running Beside Rachelrsquos busy stand is Martin Bosley one of New Zealandrsquos most awarded chefs cooking up humble bacon butties

Each week the market hosts a different restaurant Rachel says they have been lucky because the venue which Martin uses for events has a commercial kitchen meaning local restaurants can have a chance to showcase what they do well Rachel also believes that the market is a great

way for local businesses that are now everyday names like Emporio coffee to stay in touch with their customers So after the low down from Rachel I am off to meet eat and discover

First up is Nikki from Creative Cooking with her array of the popular macarons But what Nikki really wants me to try are her delicate Caneleacutes These delicate

French cakes are picked to be the next big thing Next door is Rachel from the Prodigal Daughter Rachel imports a fabulous range of Italian delicacies frompastatotrufflesandiskeenformetotrysomeNexttocatchmy attention is Anthony the Head chef at Wakelin House in Greytown You may have seen their range of gourmet pies aioli and pates which are available at Farro Fresh and Nosh stores

The city market reflects the wonderful diversity of the

wellington region ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of

community through foodrdquo

23

Handmade chocolates wine fresh produce crepes and amazing pastries are all available at the market but I am drawn to La Marche Francais cheeses With a shop and cafe in Thorndon this is another place I have heard lots about I am in heaven surrounded by an amazing array of imported cheeses including a huge selection of unpasteurised ones

After about two hours Andrew my husband looks seriously bored so we head back out into the elements to discover the Harbourside Market Even as an impending snow storm rolls in this market is teaming with people Huge fruit and vegetable stalls dominate with artisan producers and ready to eat food scattered around

Two minutes walk past the Harbourside Market and we are at Te Papa so we pop in to see whatrsquos on at lsquoour placersquo It is quickly apparent we are not the only ones who think Te Papa is a great option on a cold Sunday morning Andrew heads for the giant squid exhibition Hey itrsquos kind of food

Next stop is coffee at Cafe Deluxe a typical Wellington spot next to the Embassy theatre which has remained a constant for over two decades Revived we head to Moore Wilsons on Tory St Open 7 days a week Moore Wilsons is a foodiersquos heaven Originally a trade only business Moore Wilsons has been supplying Wellingtonrsquos restaurants and cafes with top quality ingredients for nearly 100 years In the last 15 years this family business opened its doors to the general public and is now one of the best food storesinthecountryHereyouwillfindamazingproducemeatandfreshfishwinescheesebreadsandmoreSincemylastvisitthefloorspacehasmore than doubled and there is even a full display kitchen

Exhausted we are thankful that in Wellington you are never far from a great restaurant or cafe We head to Fidelrsquos just 2 minutes from our hotel on Cuba St They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo and I would have to agree The food is great cafe

fare with a mix of pizza salads curries and so on all of which is generous and reasonably priced The service like almost everywhere in Wellington was spot on We leave with a big slice of homemade carrot cake for dessert

Monday we wake to snow falling and decide to snuggle in for a bit longer That is until I remember I have an appointment with Vanda

OrsquoBrien from Kirkcaldie and Stains Kirkcaldie and Stains is Wellingtonrsquos premiere department store Established in 1863 Kirks as it is known to Wellingtonians has occupied the same grand building on Lambton Quay since 1908 Vanda the food buyer for Kirks shows me around her wonderful department which has evolved over the years to offer more thanjustimportedluxurygoodslikecaviarandtrufflesalthoughyoucandefinitelystillgetthesehere

Vanda tells me that the biggest shift over the years has been the focus on New Zealand products with Wellingtonrsquos regional producers high on the list To highlight their local products there is a little sticker with the Kirks seal of approval on all products from the region Vanda says they use to stock French and Belgian chocolates now they are all New Zealand made This too is the case for their wines which other than the Champagne are all sourced from New Zealand vineyards The reason Vanda says is that New Zealand wines are as good as any in the world

They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is cuban

and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo

24

YouwillstillfindagreatrangeofimportedgoodsatKirkstheseVandasaysareiconicproductsNewZealanddoesnrsquotproduceThehugeJellyBellystandwith24flavoursisagreatexampleThere are also treats from the UK American Twinkies and more As we go further into the shop we come to the kitchenware department with every kitchen gadget pot pan and knife you can imagine Vanda explains about their regular tastings demos and themed events but to tell you the truth Irsquom no longer listening Talk about a kid in lolly shop Andrew is a little over food shops at this stage so we head to the Reserve Bank for something a little different Irsquom thinking that if we rob it can I buy one of everything at Kirkcaldies

AlthoughnotconvincedatfirstIsoondiscoverthemuseum at the Reserve Bank is in fact a fascinating place We just miss a school group and have the place to ourselves and with the help and knowledge of the friendly guide we have a thoroughly interesting time

Back to the hotel to warm up and a quick nap before our friendly local chauffer arrives to take us out to Miramar Aided by Peter Jacksons Weta workshop Miramar has suddenlybecometheldquoitrdquosuburbinWellingtonandaflurryof great restaurants and cafes have popped up

Tonight we are off to La Boca Loca which is right next door to the recently renovated Roxy cinema Great Mexican is always on my radar and I was lucky enough to meet Lucas one of the owners at the City Markets on Sunday La Bocas kitchen is led by a talented team Christopher Martinez is a chef born and bred in Mexico having moved to New Zealand to work at La Boca Adele McMahon is originally from Dunedin but has worked for some heavy weights in the industry including Luke Mangan Peter Gordon and most recently Al Brown

Prices are very reasonable with mains at $25 and tacos or enchilada type dishes being around the $11 mark At these prices we thought the dishes would be small and order a couple each Also we couldnrsquot decide This is not your old elPasoMexicanwithtomatoflavouredminceand lashings of sour cream The dishes are light andfreshwithhomemadetortillasandfillingslikechillimarinatedfishandroastporkshoulderWashed down with an authentic Mexican beer we roll out the door

Our last day arrives all too soon and we have to start thinking about heading home We have breakfast at Midnight Espresso one of Wellingtonrsquos original cafes and the birthplace of Havana coffee

We have one more important date and it has us heading back to Miramar for lunch at The Larder Here we are treated to a fabulous lunch by Jacob Brown and his team When the lunch crowd dwindles and we have finishedourmealwegetthechancetochattoJacobandI get the feeling Jacob and I would get on The Larder is a fabulous restaurantcafe anyone would be pleased to have in their neighbourhood Jacob describes the menu asproducefocussedwhichmeansitdirectlyreflectstheseasons A proponent of nose to tail eating Jacob is also keen for people to be open to different cuts of meat utilising and therefore honouring the animal

As you can imagine we leave Wellington with a longer list of places we need to return to next time we visit

wwwcitymarketconz

Every Sunday 830-12301 Herd St Wellington

wwwharboursidemarketconz

Every Sunday 730-100

wwwfidelscafecom

234 Cuba St Wellington

wwwlabocalocaconz

19 Park Rd Miramar WellingtonOpen 7 days - breakfast lunch

and dinner

wwwthelarderconz

cnr Darlington amp Camperdown Rds Miramar WellingtonOpen Tues- Sunday

(dinners Thurs Fri amp Sat)

wwwmoorewilsonconz

Cnr of Tory and College StreetsOpen 7 days

wwwwaikatoaandpconz

29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

at the Royal New Zealand Shoat the Royal New Zealand Show

love the aroma

Experience the fl avour

HOSTED BY

savour the taste

With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

facebook or visit our website wwwnourishmagazineconz

The country is coming to town this October

Royal New Zealand

Show Hosted by the

Waikato AampP Association

Friday 28th October to Sunday 30 October 2011

9am-4pm daily

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Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

28

2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

29

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

204 river road

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Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

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AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

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Stainless steel drink bottles Environmentally friendly and non-leaching

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Variety of sizes between 350ml and 2L Dishwasher safe and able to take ice cubes

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We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

virgin olive oil as well as a standard pack of asparagus to give away (valued at $35 and $24)

To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

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Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

36

37

31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

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6pmSpecial guest speaker

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International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

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Available at all good food storesBakery Shop Hours Monday - Friday 730am - 3pm Saturday 730am - 12pm

236 Kahikatea Drive Hamilton(07) 847 1206

Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

wwwvolarebreadcom

At Nourish we are all about great food But we are busy people too so thought we would share with you our favourite takeaways and why

Mizzoni

Woodfired

Pizza

Little IndiaTraditionalcharcoalfiredtandoorsareoneofthesecretstothefantasticflavoureddishesfromLittleIndiaWhatstartedwhenSukhiampJoannaGillopenedtheirfirstrestaurant in Dunedin in1991 has now grown to a group of over 13 restaurants throughout New Zealand

TheauthenticflavourofthetandoorisimpossibletoreplicateandthereasonwhyLittle Indiarsquos hand- made naan bread is so addictive In fact authenticity is the reason Little India restaurants have been so successful Specialising in dishes from the North of India all Little Indiarsquos recipes were created by Sukhirsquos grandmother Premjit Kaur Gill Premjit even trained all their head chefs so you know the dishes are exactly how she would want them

AtthehelmofbothHamiltonrestaurantsisGoldieRaiGoldiehasjustfinishedamakeoveroftheHamiltonflagshiprestaurantinAlexanderStWithluxuriousboothschandeliers and pictures of the Little India family you may just want to stay instead of rushing in for takeaways

Youwillfindeveryonersquosfavouritebutterchicken(MurgMumtaz)onthemenuand I promise the kids will love it but be a little adventurous and every time you gotrysomethingnewTotastetheflavourofthetandoorIrsquodrecommendtheTandoor platter for two with a selection of appetizers like tandoor chicken beautiful marinated lamb cutlets as well as my all time favourite onion bhajis The menu also offers an amazing selection of vegetarian options

wwwlittleindiaconz

Gourmet Takeaways

Mizzoni Woodfired Pizza Twenty something year old entrepreneurs Ryan Burke amp John Moughan came home one night and declared they were going to design and build a mobile pizza oven After a trip to Melbourne to research making hand stretched dough Italian inspired pizzaandactualpizzaovensMizzoniWoodfiredPizzawasbornAyearandahalflaterandtheMizzoniboysarearegularlocalfixtureandcanbefoundroadsideaswell as at events like the Great Race round the Bridges and the upcoming revamped AampP Show

Even though their pizza oven is mobile itrsquos still food safety compliant and spotlessly clean ldquoWeather is sometimes a bit of a painrdquo smiles John ldquobut if people show up wersquore happy to cookrdquo Plus they have eftpos

A trained Chef Ryan likes nothing better than to come up with new pizza toppings using fresh ingredients although they are quick to add that they recognise their regular customers (particularly those with kids) love family favourites like the Hawaiian that consistently remain on the menu

Mizzoni have recently gone into partnership with artisan bakery Volare to commercially produce their delicious bases and package them for home use Yoursquoll findtheirpizzabasesatTheGreenGrocerVetroampVolareusingthenameTheNZPizza Base Company

RyanandJohnarefindingthemselvessobusythattheyarecurrentlybuildingasecond mobile pizza oven to enable them to take on more catering and event opportunities whilst maintaining their popular roadside presence If you have a Christmas function or party coming up Mizzoni welcome enquiries about bringing their fabulous pizza oven to your home or workplace and creating their pizzas Really itrsquos food and atmosphere rolled into one Check out their website or follow them on Facebook for their up-to-date schedule

wwwmizzoniconz

Little

India

Gourmet 4 Alexander Street Cnr Alexander amp Hood StreetsP 07 8381620

Shop 21 Rototuna Shopping Centre Rototuna P 07 8525884

Yoursquoll find Mizzoni Woodfired Pizzas parked at Swarbrick Landing (River Road) and Huntington Drive

14

Takeaways

ScoffDeborah Nudds and Dean Leary have been serving Hamiltonians for over 20 years and trust me they get it right ldquoA lot of our dishes especially the Chorizo Risotto Bacon Fettuccine and Salmon Fillet on Mash have been customer favourites since we opened Scoff in 2003 and we canrsquot take them off the menurdquo laughs Deb ldquoBut we are really loving inventing our weekly specials too as they allow us to be creative with new seasons produce as it becomes available Spring is such an exciting foodie time - asparagus spring Lamb baby veges Yumrdquo

The great thing about Scoff is the huge variety on offer from classic old school burgers served with fresh garden salad or crisp hand cut chips to traditional pastas and risottos They have a number of tasty salads side orders of vegetables and a range ofhealthyoptionsThentherersquosthehugedoublelambshanksorjuicyscotchfilletonfabulousmashedpotatoesorfreshspicyfishoncouscous

If it is a treat you need after a hard day I can recommend one of Scoffrsquos divine desserts ndash choices include their modern twist on the bread and butter pudding or classic chocolate mousse or orange and ginger cheesecake

No need to ever argue about whatrsquos for dinner The menu also caters for gluten free vegetarian and dairy free diets and they even have the kids sorted with meals for littliesScoffistake-outfoodthatextendsbeyondtheFridayNightritualoffishandchips With its huge variety its healthy and nutritious ingredients and convenience Scoff is a great solution for dinner any night of the week

Scoff has two outlets Claudelands and Flagstaff and is open 7 days from 430 pm for pick up or home delivery

wwweatscoffconz

Provincia

l

Chip Co

Scoff

Provincial chip coThe Provincial Chip Co opened on Cambridge Road Hillcrest in November last year Therehasbeenafishnchipshopherefor50yearsbutthisisnrsquotjustanyoldfishnchip shop The Provincial Chip Co owned by Sally and James Cassidy is all about providing great takeaway food from local and sustainable ingredients

ldquoJamesandIlovefoodrdquosaysSallySallyisfromtheUKandshesaysldquofishnchipsarea big deal in the UKrdquo With husband James being a trained chef the couple wanted to open a business that not only provided beautiful homemade food all cooked from scratch and free from preservatives and additives they also wanted to support local growers and producers

Hand cut chips which take the team 2-3 hours a day to prepare are made from locally grown Agria potatoes The burger buns are delivered fresh from Volare and their meat all of which is free range comes from Soggy Bottom in Ngaruwahia and Lifestyle Meats in Dinsdale

Sourcing a constant supply of local ingredients has caused some headaches but the couple believe strongly in what they are trying to do Along with sourcing local ingredients there is a big emphasis on seasonality and sustainability The burgers change often and are served with seasonal vegetables Plus all the food scraps are taken away by Soggy Bottom and fed to the pigs

ThefreshfishfromHamiltonSeafoodschangesdependingonwhathascomeinofftheboatsSustainablefishissomethingSallyispassionateaboutldquoWereallywanttointroducepeopletodifferentfishspeciesrdquosaysSallywhobelievesNewZealandersarecreaturesofhabitonlyeverorderingthesame2or3fishvarietiesTheremaybeaplentifulsupplynowsaysSallybutifweonlyfishforthesevarietiesthiswonrsquotbethe case On the weekends you will even be able to pick up some of Jamesrsquo beautiful homebakingIspiedrichchocolatebrownieandjamfilleddoughnutsthenightwevisited

694 Grey Street Hamilton

shop 2 Flagstaff Shopping Centre River Rd Hamilton

E contacteatscoffconz

Scoff Hotline 050 834 31 31

31 Cambridge Rd Hamilton

Open Tues ndash Sun 5-8ishPh 856 4582

15

Thai food is a wonderful combination of fresh ingredients married together with the perfect balance of sweet and sour salty and spicy

Stir Fried Tiger Prawns with curry powder (Koong Pad Pong Ka Ree)serves 2

15 Tiger prawnsbull2 eggsbull1Tblspneachofmincedgarliclightsoysaucefishsauceandbulloyster sauce1 tspn sugarbull1 Tblspn chilli paste with soya bean oilbullfrac14 c milkbull2 spring onions cut to 1rdquo piecesbull100g celery leaves cutbull100g onion thinly slicedbull50g red capsicum thinly slicedbull

Beattheeggsthenaddsoysaucefishsauceoystersaucecurrypowder milk and chilli paste then mix well

Heat oil in a wok and add garlic and onions stir fry until golden and then add the egg mix Stir fry for another 30 seconds before adding the prawns

When the prawns are nearly cooked add the remaining ingredients and cook for a further 30 seconds Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with coriander Serve with rice

Stir f

ried t

iger

prawn

s with

curry

powd

er

ThaiRecipes

I donrsquot think I have met a person who doesnrsquot love Thai food If you are keen to learn more about Thai food Thanya from the Thai Market on Grey St will come to you and teach you and a group of friends how quick and easy Thai food is to cook You will also discover the wonderful ingredients that create those wonderful Thaiflavourswhichofcourseareallavailable at The Thai Market

Here are a couple of great recipes from Thanya to whet your appetite

16

BBQ Thai Beef Salad

(Yum Neur Yang)Serves 2

2 sirloin steaksbull3 Tblspns sugarbull2Tblspnseachoffishsauceamplimejuicebull1 Tblspn minced chilli (smaller the hotter bullThanya uses red bird eye chilli)1 clove garlic mincedbullfrac14 cup cucumberbull1 red onion thinly slicedbullfrac12 cup mint leavesbull5 cherry tomatoesbull50g celerybull1 Tblspn oilbull3 Tblspns lemon grass thinly slicedbull2 Tblspns roasted peanuts choppedbull

Combinethesugarfishsaucelimejuicegarlicand chilli in a bowl and mix well

BBQ the steak to your preference and then slice very thinly Cut tomatoes in half Peel and half the cucumber then thinly slice along with the celery Toss the steak with the sauce and add the remaining ingredients Season to taste and garnish with peanuts

BBQ

Thai beef

salad

Discover the wonderful

ingredients that create

those wonderful Thai flavours

Join our weekly email keeping you in touch with our Friday night tastings wine education classes and special wine deals

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Corner Victoria amp Liverpool Streets Hamiltonemail wineprimovinocnz | ph 07 8393139

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DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

17

This spring you may notice badges popping up on some of the cafes around town These Scout inspired merit badges are part of a very cool scheme called the Conscious Consumers Cafe Project

StartedlastyearbyWellingtonnotforprofitgroupthe42collectivethe Conscious Consumers Cafe Project encourages cafes to adopt more sustainable practices by awarding badges that publicly recognise their commitment to the environment Sanchia from Rocket Espresso Bar on Grey St told us that they had heard about Conscious Consumers in Wellington and were really excited about its arrival in the Waikato

From 8am - 7 days Dinner Wednesday - Saturday from 6pm cnr Queenwood amp Herbert Aves Chartwell

07 855 0511 Follow us on Facebook

From our hands to your table

Seasonal food from our own

gardens amp artisan producers cooked

from scratch in the Zinc kitchen

wwwzinccafeconz

Itrsquos organic free range and always fresh

Conscious Consumerrsquos nine badges help to inform cafe patrons of some of the business choices that go on behind the scenes of that particular cafe Badges are awarded for seasonal food fair-trade coffee organic milk eco-friendly cleaning products free range eggs allowing patrons to supply their own cup recycling composting and eco-friendly packaging These are all practices that the group believe make good business sense respect people and the environment and reflectcurrentconsciousconsumerpreferencesTojointheprojecta cafeacute must qualify for a minimum of four badges When you visit a conscious cafeacute take a moment to look at their badges and see which practices they have adopted it could be different at each cafeacute

more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from

18

Life cycle of a coffee bean Carmo de Minas Brasil

fresh coffee beans

locally roasted

cup of excellence

specialty coffee

grinders

espresso machinery

brewing equipment

green coffee

coffee books

coffee jibber jabber

rocketcoffeeconz 07 839 6422

To find out more about this exciting project contact George or Lou Belle Barrett

Waikato Co-ordinators on 021 175 5127 or waikatoconsciousconsumersorgnz

At the same time Conscious Consumers aim to empower customers to makeconsciouspurchasingchoicesCoffeecultureisfirmlyembeddedinNew Zealand now Hayley from Zinc Cafeacute told us that they ldquogenuinely believe that more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from We are pleased that

sustainability is catching on and it is only a good thing that organisations like Conscious Consumers are recognizing the importance of what we chose to dordquo Courtenay Paul from Momento agrees saying ldquoThese days people are paying a lot more attention to our environment and sustainability amp there is a drive for businesses to have better (environmental) business practicesrdquo

Earlier this year the project won a Green Ribbon Award recognising Conscious Consumers outstanding contribution to protecting and

enhancing New Zealandrsquos environment In July they expanded their reach to Auckland In September itrsquos Hamiltonrsquos turn The group admits that this is a ldquoliving projectrdquo and that the badges andteststoawardthebadgeswillevolvetoreflectchangingconsumer preferences and expectations

As well as the colourful window badges Conscious Consumers also have a website wwwconsciousconsumersorgnz with a directory of participating cafes and suppliers to the cafeacute industryofenvironmentallyfriendlyproductsYoursquollalsofindout what each badge means what criteria needs to be met to be awarded that badge and which cafes have been awarded it

The project is in its infancy in the region but the team have big plans ldquoOur aim for the Waikatorsquo says Lou Belle one of the regions co-ordinators ldquois to expand the Conscious Consumer cafeacute and supplier network from the initial townships of Hamilton Raglan and Cambridge into the wider region to include the vibrant cafe cultures from the Coromandel Peninsula as far south as the Taupo district and to include the many rural cafe gems in betweenrdquo

19

Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

2

2

2

2

2

1 2

3

4

56

7

8

Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

12

13

9

Discover the gourmet delights in and around Katikati

Waihi

Tauranga

1 Bread NZ

Discover the authentic taste of organic sourdough bread and patisserie baked in awoodfiredoveninaruralsettingAllvisits are by appointment and a $10 per person cover charge applies

871 State Highway 2 RD1 KatikatiP 07 985 6231 M 027 348 7879 E henribreadnzcom W wwwbreadnzcom

2 Backblocks Food

Luxury handmade pateacutes dips and terrines made from pure New Zealand game meats and wild food Join us Fridays for tastings between 10am-3pm

244 Tanners Point Rd RD1 KatikatiP 021 261 4835E backblocksfoodgmailcomW wwwbackblocksconz

3 Katikati Frantoio Limited

Biogreenorganiccertifiedolivegroveour Viridis Grove olive oil is available at local Farmers Markets and in shops aroundtheBOPAppointmentsareessential to view the grove and olive processing facility

117 Lindemann Road RD1 KatikatiP 07 549 1467E heuckclearnetnz

Follow our Food trail map here

which will take you through the prolific growing area of Katikati in the Bay of Plenty and visit some of our great food

producers

20

Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

2

2

2

2

2

1 2

3

4

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7

8

Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

12

13

9

6 The Onion Vege Place

The Onion Vege Place is a family owned and operated vegetable store We hope youenjoythetasteofourfreshlocallygrown and in season vegetables Open 730 - 530 daily

2998 State Highway 2 RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 0232

4 Smokey Smoked Seafoods

TheexpertsinsmokedfishPopintochataboutsmokingyourfishortrysomeof ours Our shop hours are Monday to Friday8amto5pmforsmokedfishwithfreshfishonThursampFri

60d Marshall Rd Katikati P 07 549 1668E infosmokeyconzW wwwsmokeyconz

7 Kings Seeds

Kings Seeds is a 100 NZ owned and operated mail order seed company supplying New Zealand gardeners for over thirty years Open to the public every Friday 9-noon

189 Wharawhara Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 3409 E infokingsseedsconz W wwwkingsseedsconz

8 Fantail Lodge

Fantail Lodge is a country estate with a working orchard and a luxury lodge Our own restaurant lsquoChapeaursquo specialises infreshlocalproduceampawardwinningwines

117 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 1581E infofantaillodgeconzW wwwfantailodgeconzFb wwwfacebookcomfantaillodgecountryestate

12 Incredible Edibles

Wanderenjoyandsamplethefruitsfrom our 3 hectares of entirely edible plants Tours takes approximately 15hours $10 per person and booking are essential

60 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 552 0331W wwwedibleconz

11 Harbourside Macadamias

This picturesque orchard with breathtaking views produces macadamia nuts citrus avocados and kiwifruit

402 Matahui Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 522 0718E daniellxtraconzW wwwharboursidemacadamiascom

estled into the coastline Katikati is the northern gateway to the Bay of Plenty From hills to harbour it is no more than a 10 minute drive Sitting at the foothills of the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park and dipping its toes into the Tauranga harbour you will discover Katikati has an amazing array of artisan producers and wonderful food grown from the fertile land and pristine watersN

9 Perfectly Pure

PerfectlyPurepreservesjustlikeGrand-ma used to make Visit our shop which sellssoapschocolatesampothergoodiesall made by Trish Open 1030am ndash 400pmFriSatampSun

277 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 2252 E trishxtraconz

While taking the opportunity to visit the local food producers take time to see what else Katikati has to offer Katikati also known as New Zealandrsquos Mural Townstartedin1991withjustthreemuralsandnowboastsover46worksof art depicting the communities history and culture

AlsouniquetoKatikatiistheHaikuPathwayawalkabout2kmslongwhichwinds its way along the Uretara River The paths lead past boulders engraved with Haiku a short poem (usually about nature) written by poets from around the world Visit wwwkatikaticuisinecom

13 Basecamp Country Shop amp Smokery

Basecamp is a boutique salami business Come and view the hand-built smoke houses and maybe catch a glimpse of trophy stags or wild boar grazing in the paddocks along the driveway Shop hours Monday ndash Thursday 9am-4pm Friday 9am-12pm

504 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 552 0013E infobasecampsalamisconzW wwwbasecampsalamisconz

5 Kaimai Country Collection

Pop into Kaimai Country Collection and discover more than antiques We make a great range of handmade preserves using local ingredients as well as decadent fruit cakes Opening hours 7days a week 10am-5pm

19 Main Road KatikatiP 07 549 5820E kaimaicountryxtraconz

10 Mount Eliza Cheese

Artisancheesemakersmakingcloth-ripened hard cheeses You can buy our cheeses at the Tauranga Farmerrsquos Market at the Katikati Produce Market Door sales factory tours and tastings by appointment

266 Hot Springs Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 549 5669E cheesemountelizaconzW wwwmountelizaconz

21

WellingtonNew Zealandrsquos capital of food

W

22

ellington is where I caught the hospitality bug and will always have a special place in my heart I arrived in Wellington a fresh faced 18 year old from Hamilton where an espresso machinewasstillararesightandfinediningwasthebuffet

at Memory Lane Restaurant Wellington was then and still is today our capital of food

Whenever I get the chance to return there is never enough time to revisit old favourites and discover the newest hippest places that have sprung up This year my husband Andrew and I decided to head down for Wellington on a Plate In its third year Wellington on a Plate is so popular many of the events in the two week programme sold out within a matter of days

Known for my lists and aided by the team at Grow Wellington I had a jam packed few days lined up We arrived on Saturday night and were whisked off for a wonderful home cooked meal with friends now living in Newtown What a great way to start our weekend

The next morning the forecast cold snap had arrived But we have come prepared this is after all Wellington So wrapped up warmly we wandered down to the waterfront to check out the City Market Held in the Chaffers Dock building the City Market has been described as a stellar line up of local food and beverage producers under one roof

Started by Martin Bosley and Rachel Taulelei just over 2 years ago the market doesnrsquot have the strict rules many Farmers Markets have yet it still

managestoreflectthewonderfuldiversityoftheWellingtonregionRachel says ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of community through foodrdquo

RachelwhoownsYellowBrickRoadawholesalefishsupplycompanywhichprovideschefswithlonglinesustainablefishsaystheideaforthemarket came together pretty quickly Within 10-12 weeks of Rachel and Martin having the idea it was up and running Beside Rachelrsquos busy stand is Martin Bosley one of New Zealandrsquos most awarded chefs cooking up humble bacon butties

Each week the market hosts a different restaurant Rachel says they have been lucky because the venue which Martin uses for events has a commercial kitchen meaning local restaurants can have a chance to showcase what they do well Rachel also believes that the market is a great

way for local businesses that are now everyday names like Emporio coffee to stay in touch with their customers So after the low down from Rachel I am off to meet eat and discover

First up is Nikki from Creative Cooking with her array of the popular macarons But what Nikki really wants me to try are her delicate Caneleacutes These delicate

French cakes are picked to be the next big thing Next door is Rachel from the Prodigal Daughter Rachel imports a fabulous range of Italian delicacies frompastatotrufflesandiskeenformetotrysomeNexttocatchmy attention is Anthony the Head chef at Wakelin House in Greytown You may have seen their range of gourmet pies aioli and pates which are available at Farro Fresh and Nosh stores

The city market reflects the wonderful diversity of the

wellington region ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of

community through foodrdquo

23

Handmade chocolates wine fresh produce crepes and amazing pastries are all available at the market but I am drawn to La Marche Francais cheeses With a shop and cafe in Thorndon this is another place I have heard lots about I am in heaven surrounded by an amazing array of imported cheeses including a huge selection of unpasteurised ones

After about two hours Andrew my husband looks seriously bored so we head back out into the elements to discover the Harbourside Market Even as an impending snow storm rolls in this market is teaming with people Huge fruit and vegetable stalls dominate with artisan producers and ready to eat food scattered around

Two minutes walk past the Harbourside Market and we are at Te Papa so we pop in to see whatrsquos on at lsquoour placersquo It is quickly apparent we are not the only ones who think Te Papa is a great option on a cold Sunday morning Andrew heads for the giant squid exhibition Hey itrsquos kind of food

Next stop is coffee at Cafe Deluxe a typical Wellington spot next to the Embassy theatre which has remained a constant for over two decades Revived we head to Moore Wilsons on Tory St Open 7 days a week Moore Wilsons is a foodiersquos heaven Originally a trade only business Moore Wilsons has been supplying Wellingtonrsquos restaurants and cafes with top quality ingredients for nearly 100 years In the last 15 years this family business opened its doors to the general public and is now one of the best food storesinthecountryHereyouwillfindamazingproducemeatandfreshfishwinescheesebreadsandmoreSincemylastvisitthefloorspacehasmore than doubled and there is even a full display kitchen

Exhausted we are thankful that in Wellington you are never far from a great restaurant or cafe We head to Fidelrsquos just 2 minutes from our hotel on Cuba St They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo and I would have to agree The food is great cafe

fare with a mix of pizza salads curries and so on all of which is generous and reasonably priced The service like almost everywhere in Wellington was spot on We leave with a big slice of homemade carrot cake for dessert

Monday we wake to snow falling and decide to snuggle in for a bit longer That is until I remember I have an appointment with Vanda

OrsquoBrien from Kirkcaldie and Stains Kirkcaldie and Stains is Wellingtonrsquos premiere department store Established in 1863 Kirks as it is known to Wellingtonians has occupied the same grand building on Lambton Quay since 1908 Vanda the food buyer for Kirks shows me around her wonderful department which has evolved over the years to offer more thanjustimportedluxurygoodslikecaviarandtrufflesalthoughyoucandefinitelystillgetthesehere

Vanda tells me that the biggest shift over the years has been the focus on New Zealand products with Wellingtonrsquos regional producers high on the list To highlight their local products there is a little sticker with the Kirks seal of approval on all products from the region Vanda says they use to stock French and Belgian chocolates now they are all New Zealand made This too is the case for their wines which other than the Champagne are all sourced from New Zealand vineyards The reason Vanda says is that New Zealand wines are as good as any in the world

They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is cuban

and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo

24

YouwillstillfindagreatrangeofimportedgoodsatKirkstheseVandasaysareiconicproductsNewZealanddoesnrsquotproduceThehugeJellyBellystandwith24flavoursisagreatexampleThere are also treats from the UK American Twinkies and more As we go further into the shop we come to the kitchenware department with every kitchen gadget pot pan and knife you can imagine Vanda explains about their regular tastings demos and themed events but to tell you the truth Irsquom no longer listening Talk about a kid in lolly shop Andrew is a little over food shops at this stage so we head to the Reserve Bank for something a little different Irsquom thinking that if we rob it can I buy one of everything at Kirkcaldies

AlthoughnotconvincedatfirstIsoondiscoverthemuseum at the Reserve Bank is in fact a fascinating place We just miss a school group and have the place to ourselves and with the help and knowledge of the friendly guide we have a thoroughly interesting time

Back to the hotel to warm up and a quick nap before our friendly local chauffer arrives to take us out to Miramar Aided by Peter Jacksons Weta workshop Miramar has suddenlybecometheldquoitrdquosuburbinWellingtonandaflurryof great restaurants and cafes have popped up

Tonight we are off to La Boca Loca which is right next door to the recently renovated Roxy cinema Great Mexican is always on my radar and I was lucky enough to meet Lucas one of the owners at the City Markets on Sunday La Bocas kitchen is led by a talented team Christopher Martinez is a chef born and bred in Mexico having moved to New Zealand to work at La Boca Adele McMahon is originally from Dunedin but has worked for some heavy weights in the industry including Luke Mangan Peter Gordon and most recently Al Brown

Prices are very reasonable with mains at $25 and tacos or enchilada type dishes being around the $11 mark At these prices we thought the dishes would be small and order a couple each Also we couldnrsquot decide This is not your old elPasoMexicanwithtomatoflavouredminceand lashings of sour cream The dishes are light andfreshwithhomemadetortillasandfillingslikechillimarinatedfishandroastporkshoulderWashed down with an authentic Mexican beer we roll out the door

Our last day arrives all too soon and we have to start thinking about heading home We have breakfast at Midnight Espresso one of Wellingtonrsquos original cafes and the birthplace of Havana coffee

We have one more important date and it has us heading back to Miramar for lunch at The Larder Here we are treated to a fabulous lunch by Jacob Brown and his team When the lunch crowd dwindles and we have finishedourmealwegetthechancetochattoJacobandI get the feeling Jacob and I would get on The Larder is a fabulous restaurantcafe anyone would be pleased to have in their neighbourhood Jacob describes the menu asproducefocussedwhichmeansitdirectlyreflectstheseasons A proponent of nose to tail eating Jacob is also keen for people to be open to different cuts of meat utilising and therefore honouring the animal

As you can imagine we leave Wellington with a longer list of places we need to return to next time we visit

wwwcitymarketconz

Every Sunday 830-12301 Herd St Wellington

wwwharboursidemarketconz

Every Sunday 730-100

wwwfidelscafecom

234 Cuba St Wellington

wwwlabocalocaconz

19 Park Rd Miramar WellingtonOpen 7 days - breakfast lunch

and dinner

wwwthelarderconz

cnr Darlington amp Camperdown Rds Miramar WellingtonOpen Tues- Sunday

(dinners Thurs Fri amp Sat)

wwwmoorewilsonconz

Cnr of Tory and College StreetsOpen 7 days

wwwwaikatoaandpconz

29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

at the Royal New Zealand Shoat the Royal New Zealand Show

love the aroma

Experience the fl avour

HOSTED BY

savour the taste

With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

facebook or visit our website wwwnourishmagazineconz

The country is coming to town this October

Royal New Zealand

Show Hosted by the

Waikato AampP Association

Friday 28th October to Sunday 30 October 2011

9am-4pm daily

25

Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

28

2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

29

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

204 river road

wwwwaikatofarmersmarketsconzwwwfacebookcompagesWaikato-Farmers-Market

Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

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AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

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Stainless steel drink bottles Environmentally friendly and non-leaching

Also available with neoprene Koolers for extra coolness ndash in a variety of colours Hygienic easy to clean and keep your drink cool

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We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

virgin olive oil as well as a standard pack of asparagus to give away (valued at $35 and $24)

To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

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Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

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in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

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frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

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31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

find us on facebookphone 07 863 8980

WAITETE SOCIAL WINE CLUBLast Thursday of each month

6pmSpecial guest speaker

OCTOBERFESTSaturday Oct 29th

BOOK NOW$20pp

International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

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Delicious lime-based artisan products

Green Grocer Farro Fresh 130 Grey St The Base Te Rapa

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See you at the Hamilton Home amp Garden Show 6th to 9th October 2011

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No PreservativesNo added sugar

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Pure fruit juice just as nature intended

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For orders and enquiries

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Available at Tamahere Market

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Phone 07 856 2019

We grow grapes following organic guidelines without herbicides fungicides and insecticides resulting in a healthy and vibrant soil We make our wines

with a minimum of interference They show true and strong varietal characters

Taste our products at Tamahere Country Market every month Contact us for a mail-order price list or details of your local stockist Check out our range at wwwcuisinesceneconz and order online

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Top-quality condiments and dressings to enhance all your food every day

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Available at all good food storesBakery Shop Hours Monday - Friday 730am - 3pm Saturday 730am - 12pm

236 Kahikatea Drive Hamilton(07) 847 1206

Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

wwwvolarebreadcom

Takeaways

ScoffDeborah Nudds and Dean Leary have been serving Hamiltonians for over 20 years and trust me they get it right ldquoA lot of our dishes especially the Chorizo Risotto Bacon Fettuccine and Salmon Fillet on Mash have been customer favourites since we opened Scoff in 2003 and we canrsquot take them off the menurdquo laughs Deb ldquoBut we are really loving inventing our weekly specials too as they allow us to be creative with new seasons produce as it becomes available Spring is such an exciting foodie time - asparagus spring Lamb baby veges Yumrdquo

The great thing about Scoff is the huge variety on offer from classic old school burgers served with fresh garden salad or crisp hand cut chips to traditional pastas and risottos They have a number of tasty salads side orders of vegetables and a range ofhealthyoptionsThentherersquosthehugedoublelambshanksorjuicyscotchfilletonfabulousmashedpotatoesorfreshspicyfishoncouscous

If it is a treat you need after a hard day I can recommend one of Scoffrsquos divine desserts ndash choices include their modern twist on the bread and butter pudding or classic chocolate mousse or orange and ginger cheesecake

No need to ever argue about whatrsquos for dinner The menu also caters for gluten free vegetarian and dairy free diets and they even have the kids sorted with meals for littliesScoffistake-outfoodthatextendsbeyondtheFridayNightritualoffishandchips With its huge variety its healthy and nutritious ingredients and convenience Scoff is a great solution for dinner any night of the week

Scoff has two outlets Claudelands and Flagstaff and is open 7 days from 430 pm for pick up or home delivery

wwweatscoffconz

Provincia

l

Chip Co

Scoff

Provincial chip coThe Provincial Chip Co opened on Cambridge Road Hillcrest in November last year Therehasbeenafishnchipshopherefor50yearsbutthisisnrsquotjustanyoldfishnchip shop The Provincial Chip Co owned by Sally and James Cassidy is all about providing great takeaway food from local and sustainable ingredients

ldquoJamesandIlovefoodrdquosaysSallySallyisfromtheUKandshesaysldquofishnchipsarea big deal in the UKrdquo With husband James being a trained chef the couple wanted to open a business that not only provided beautiful homemade food all cooked from scratch and free from preservatives and additives they also wanted to support local growers and producers

Hand cut chips which take the team 2-3 hours a day to prepare are made from locally grown Agria potatoes The burger buns are delivered fresh from Volare and their meat all of which is free range comes from Soggy Bottom in Ngaruwahia and Lifestyle Meats in Dinsdale

Sourcing a constant supply of local ingredients has caused some headaches but the couple believe strongly in what they are trying to do Along with sourcing local ingredients there is a big emphasis on seasonality and sustainability The burgers change often and are served with seasonal vegetables Plus all the food scraps are taken away by Soggy Bottom and fed to the pigs

ThefreshfishfromHamiltonSeafoodschangesdependingonwhathascomeinofftheboatsSustainablefishissomethingSallyispassionateaboutldquoWereallywanttointroducepeopletodifferentfishspeciesrdquosaysSallywhobelievesNewZealandersarecreaturesofhabitonlyeverorderingthesame2or3fishvarietiesTheremaybeaplentifulsupplynowsaysSallybutifweonlyfishforthesevarietiesthiswonrsquotbethe case On the weekends you will even be able to pick up some of Jamesrsquo beautiful homebakingIspiedrichchocolatebrownieandjamfilleddoughnutsthenightwevisited

694 Grey Street Hamilton

shop 2 Flagstaff Shopping Centre River Rd Hamilton

E contacteatscoffconz

Scoff Hotline 050 834 31 31

31 Cambridge Rd Hamilton

Open Tues ndash Sun 5-8ishPh 856 4582

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Thai food is a wonderful combination of fresh ingredients married together with the perfect balance of sweet and sour salty and spicy

Stir Fried Tiger Prawns with curry powder (Koong Pad Pong Ka Ree)serves 2

15 Tiger prawnsbull2 eggsbull1Tblspneachofmincedgarliclightsoysaucefishsauceandbulloyster sauce1 tspn sugarbull1 Tblspn chilli paste with soya bean oilbullfrac14 c milkbull2 spring onions cut to 1rdquo piecesbull100g celery leaves cutbull100g onion thinly slicedbull50g red capsicum thinly slicedbull

Beattheeggsthenaddsoysaucefishsauceoystersaucecurrypowder milk and chilli paste then mix well

Heat oil in a wok and add garlic and onions stir fry until golden and then add the egg mix Stir fry for another 30 seconds before adding the prawns

When the prawns are nearly cooked add the remaining ingredients and cook for a further 30 seconds Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with coriander Serve with rice

Stir f

ried t

iger

prawn

s with

curry

powd

er

ThaiRecipes

I donrsquot think I have met a person who doesnrsquot love Thai food If you are keen to learn more about Thai food Thanya from the Thai Market on Grey St will come to you and teach you and a group of friends how quick and easy Thai food is to cook You will also discover the wonderful ingredients that create those wonderful Thaiflavourswhichofcourseareallavailable at The Thai Market

Here are a couple of great recipes from Thanya to whet your appetite

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BBQ Thai Beef Salad

(Yum Neur Yang)Serves 2

2 sirloin steaksbull3 Tblspns sugarbull2Tblspnseachoffishsauceamplimejuicebull1 Tblspn minced chilli (smaller the hotter bullThanya uses red bird eye chilli)1 clove garlic mincedbullfrac14 cup cucumberbull1 red onion thinly slicedbullfrac12 cup mint leavesbull5 cherry tomatoesbull50g celerybull1 Tblspn oilbull3 Tblspns lemon grass thinly slicedbull2 Tblspns roasted peanuts choppedbull

Combinethesugarfishsaucelimejuicegarlicand chilli in a bowl and mix well

BBQ the steak to your preference and then slice very thinly Cut tomatoes in half Peel and half the cucumber then thinly slice along with the celery Toss the steak with the sauce and add the remaining ingredients Season to taste and garnish with peanuts

BBQ

Thai beef

salad

Discover the wonderful

ingredients that create

those wonderful Thai flavours

Join our weekly email keeping you in touch with our Friday night tastings wine education classes and special wine deals

Get on the Grapevinewineprimovinoconz

Corner Victoria amp Liverpool Streets Hamiltonemail wineprimovinocnz | ph 07 8393139

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

17

This spring you may notice badges popping up on some of the cafes around town These Scout inspired merit badges are part of a very cool scheme called the Conscious Consumers Cafe Project

StartedlastyearbyWellingtonnotforprofitgroupthe42collectivethe Conscious Consumers Cafe Project encourages cafes to adopt more sustainable practices by awarding badges that publicly recognise their commitment to the environment Sanchia from Rocket Espresso Bar on Grey St told us that they had heard about Conscious Consumers in Wellington and were really excited about its arrival in the Waikato

From 8am - 7 days Dinner Wednesday - Saturday from 6pm cnr Queenwood amp Herbert Aves Chartwell

07 855 0511 Follow us on Facebook

From our hands to your table

Seasonal food from our own

gardens amp artisan producers cooked

from scratch in the Zinc kitchen

wwwzinccafeconz

Itrsquos organic free range and always fresh

Conscious Consumerrsquos nine badges help to inform cafe patrons of some of the business choices that go on behind the scenes of that particular cafe Badges are awarded for seasonal food fair-trade coffee organic milk eco-friendly cleaning products free range eggs allowing patrons to supply their own cup recycling composting and eco-friendly packaging These are all practices that the group believe make good business sense respect people and the environment and reflectcurrentconsciousconsumerpreferencesTojointheprojecta cafeacute must qualify for a minimum of four badges When you visit a conscious cafeacute take a moment to look at their badges and see which practices they have adopted it could be different at each cafeacute

more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from

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Life cycle of a coffee bean Carmo de Minas Brasil

fresh coffee beans

locally roasted

cup of excellence

specialty coffee

grinders

espresso machinery

brewing equipment

green coffee

coffee books

coffee jibber jabber

rocketcoffeeconz 07 839 6422

To find out more about this exciting project contact George or Lou Belle Barrett

Waikato Co-ordinators on 021 175 5127 or waikatoconsciousconsumersorgnz

At the same time Conscious Consumers aim to empower customers to makeconsciouspurchasingchoicesCoffeecultureisfirmlyembeddedinNew Zealand now Hayley from Zinc Cafeacute told us that they ldquogenuinely believe that more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from We are pleased that

sustainability is catching on and it is only a good thing that organisations like Conscious Consumers are recognizing the importance of what we chose to dordquo Courtenay Paul from Momento agrees saying ldquoThese days people are paying a lot more attention to our environment and sustainability amp there is a drive for businesses to have better (environmental) business practicesrdquo

Earlier this year the project won a Green Ribbon Award recognising Conscious Consumers outstanding contribution to protecting and

enhancing New Zealandrsquos environment In July they expanded their reach to Auckland In September itrsquos Hamiltonrsquos turn The group admits that this is a ldquoliving projectrdquo and that the badges andteststoawardthebadgeswillevolvetoreflectchangingconsumer preferences and expectations

As well as the colourful window badges Conscious Consumers also have a website wwwconsciousconsumersorgnz with a directory of participating cafes and suppliers to the cafeacute industryofenvironmentallyfriendlyproductsYoursquollalsofindout what each badge means what criteria needs to be met to be awarded that badge and which cafes have been awarded it

The project is in its infancy in the region but the team have big plans ldquoOur aim for the Waikatorsquo says Lou Belle one of the regions co-ordinators ldquois to expand the Conscious Consumer cafeacute and supplier network from the initial townships of Hamilton Raglan and Cambridge into the wider region to include the vibrant cafe cultures from the Coromandel Peninsula as far south as the Taupo district and to include the many rural cafe gems in betweenrdquo

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

2

2

2

2

2

1 2

3

4

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7

8

Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

12

13

9

Discover the gourmet delights in and around Katikati

Waihi

Tauranga

1 Bread NZ

Discover the authentic taste of organic sourdough bread and patisserie baked in awoodfiredoveninaruralsettingAllvisits are by appointment and a $10 per person cover charge applies

871 State Highway 2 RD1 KatikatiP 07 985 6231 M 027 348 7879 E henribreadnzcom W wwwbreadnzcom

2 Backblocks Food

Luxury handmade pateacutes dips and terrines made from pure New Zealand game meats and wild food Join us Fridays for tastings between 10am-3pm

244 Tanners Point Rd RD1 KatikatiP 021 261 4835E backblocksfoodgmailcomW wwwbackblocksconz

3 Katikati Frantoio Limited

Biogreenorganiccertifiedolivegroveour Viridis Grove olive oil is available at local Farmers Markets and in shops aroundtheBOPAppointmentsareessential to view the grove and olive processing facility

117 Lindemann Road RD1 KatikatiP 07 549 1467E heuckclearnetnz

Follow our Food trail map here

which will take you through the prolific growing area of Katikati in the Bay of Plenty and visit some of our great food

producers

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

2

2

2

2

2

1 2

3

4

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8

Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

12

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6 The Onion Vege Place

The Onion Vege Place is a family owned and operated vegetable store We hope youenjoythetasteofourfreshlocallygrown and in season vegetables Open 730 - 530 daily

2998 State Highway 2 RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 0232

4 Smokey Smoked Seafoods

TheexpertsinsmokedfishPopintochataboutsmokingyourfishortrysomeof ours Our shop hours are Monday to Friday8amto5pmforsmokedfishwithfreshfishonThursampFri

60d Marshall Rd Katikati P 07 549 1668E infosmokeyconzW wwwsmokeyconz

7 Kings Seeds

Kings Seeds is a 100 NZ owned and operated mail order seed company supplying New Zealand gardeners for over thirty years Open to the public every Friday 9-noon

189 Wharawhara Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 3409 E infokingsseedsconz W wwwkingsseedsconz

8 Fantail Lodge

Fantail Lodge is a country estate with a working orchard and a luxury lodge Our own restaurant lsquoChapeaursquo specialises infreshlocalproduceampawardwinningwines

117 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 1581E infofantaillodgeconzW wwwfantailodgeconzFb wwwfacebookcomfantaillodgecountryestate

12 Incredible Edibles

Wanderenjoyandsamplethefruitsfrom our 3 hectares of entirely edible plants Tours takes approximately 15hours $10 per person and booking are essential

60 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 552 0331W wwwedibleconz

11 Harbourside Macadamias

This picturesque orchard with breathtaking views produces macadamia nuts citrus avocados and kiwifruit

402 Matahui Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 522 0718E daniellxtraconzW wwwharboursidemacadamiascom

estled into the coastline Katikati is the northern gateway to the Bay of Plenty From hills to harbour it is no more than a 10 minute drive Sitting at the foothills of the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park and dipping its toes into the Tauranga harbour you will discover Katikati has an amazing array of artisan producers and wonderful food grown from the fertile land and pristine watersN

9 Perfectly Pure

PerfectlyPurepreservesjustlikeGrand-ma used to make Visit our shop which sellssoapschocolatesampothergoodiesall made by Trish Open 1030am ndash 400pmFriSatampSun

277 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 2252 E trishxtraconz

While taking the opportunity to visit the local food producers take time to see what else Katikati has to offer Katikati also known as New Zealandrsquos Mural Townstartedin1991withjustthreemuralsandnowboastsover46worksof art depicting the communities history and culture

AlsouniquetoKatikatiistheHaikuPathwayawalkabout2kmslongwhichwinds its way along the Uretara River The paths lead past boulders engraved with Haiku a short poem (usually about nature) written by poets from around the world Visit wwwkatikaticuisinecom

13 Basecamp Country Shop amp Smokery

Basecamp is a boutique salami business Come and view the hand-built smoke houses and maybe catch a glimpse of trophy stags or wild boar grazing in the paddocks along the driveway Shop hours Monday ndash Thursday 9am-4pm Friday 9am-12pm

504 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 552 0013E infobasecampsalamisconzW wwwbasecampsalamisconz

5 Kaimai Country Collection

Pop into Kaimai Country Collection and discover more than antiques We make a great range of handmade preserves using local ingredients as well as decadent fruit cakes Opening hours 7days a week 10am-5pm

19 Main Road KatikatiP 07 549 5820E kaimaicountryxtraconz

10 Mount Eliza Cheese

Artisancheesemakersmakingcloth-ripened hard cheeses You can buy our cheeses at the Tauranga Farmerrsquos Market at the Katikati Produce Market Door sales factory tours and tastings by appointment

266 Hot Springs Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 549 5669E cheesemountelizaconzW wwwmountelizaconz

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WellingtonNew Zealandrsquos capital of food

W

22

ellington is where I caught the hospitality bug and will always have a special place in my heart I arrived in Wellington a fresh faced 18 year old from Hamilton where an espresso machinewasstillararesightandfinediningwasthebuffet

at Memory Lane Restaurant Wellington was then and still is today our capital of food

Whenever I get the chance to return there is never enough time to revisit old favourites and discover the newest hippest places that have sprung up This year my husband Andrew and I decided to head down for Wellington on a Plate In its third year Wellington on a Plate is so popular many of the events in the two week programme sold out within a matter of days

Known for my lists and aided by the team at Grow Wellington I had a jam packed few days lined up We arrived on Saturday night and were whisked off for a wonderful home cooked meal with friends now living in Newtown What a great way to start our weekend

The next morning the forecast cold snap had arrived But we have come prepared this is after all Wellington So wrapped up warmly we wandered down to the waterfront to check out the City Market Held in the Chaffers Dock building the City Market has been described as a stellar line up of local food and beverage producers under one roof

Started by Martin Bosley and Rachel Taulelei just over 2 years ago the market doesnrsquot have the strict rules many Farmers Markets have yet it still

managestoreflectthewonderfuldiversityoftheWellingtonregionRachel says ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of community through foodrdquo

RachelwhoownsYellowBrickRoadawholesalefishsupplycompanywhichprovideschefswithlonglinesustainablefishsaystheideaforthemarket came together pretty quickly Within 10-12 weeks of Rachel and Martin having the idea it was up and running Beside Rachelrsquos busy stand is Martin Bosley one of New Zealandrsquos most awarded chefs cooking up humble bacon butties

Each week the market hosts a different restaurant Rachel says they have been lucky because the venue which Martin uses for events has a commercial kitchen meaning local restaurants can have a chance to showcase what they do well Rachel also believes that the market is a great

way for local businesses that are now everyday names like Emporio coffee to stay in touch with their customers So after the low down from Rachel I am off to meet eat and discover

First up is Nikki from Creative Cooking with her array of the popular macarons But what Nikki really wants me to try are her delicate Caneleacutes These delicate

French cakes are picked to be the next big thing Next door is Rachel from the Prodigal Daughter Rachel imports a fabulous range of Italian delicacies frompastatotrufflesandiskeenformetotrysomeNexttocatchmy attention is Anthony the Head chef at Wakelin House in Greytown You may have seen their range of gourmet pies aioli and pates which are available at Farro Fresh and Nosh stores

The city market reflects the wonderful diversity of the

wellington region ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of

community through foodrdquo

23

Handmade chocolates wine fresh produce crepes and amazing pastries are all available at the market but I am drawn to La Marche Francais cheeses With a shop and cafe in Thorndon this is another place I have heard lots about I am in heaven surrounded by an amazing array of imported cheeses including a huge selection of unpasteurised ones

After about two hours Andrew my husband looks seriously bored so we head back out into the elements to discover the Harbourside Market Even as an impending snow storm rolls in this market is teaming with people Huge fruit and vegetable stalls dominate with artisan producers and ready to eat food scattered around

Two minutes walk past the Harbourside Market and we are at Te Papa so we pop in to see whatrsquos on at lsquoour placersquo It is quickly apparent we are not the only ones who think Te Papa is a great option on a cold Sunday morning Andrew heads for the giant squid exhibition Hey itrsquos kind of food

Next stop is coffee at Cafe Deluxe a typical Wellington spot next to the Embassy theatre which has remained a constant for over two decades Revived we head to Moore Wilsons on Tory St Open 7 days a week Moore Wilsons is a foodiersquos heaven Originally a trade only business Moore Wilsons has been supplying Wellingtonrsquos restaurants and cafes with top quality ingredients for nearly 100 years In the last 15 years this family business opened its doors to the general public and is now one of the best food storesinthecountryHereyouwillfindamazingproducemeatandfreshfishwinescheesebreadsandmoreSincemylastvisitthefloorspacehasmore than doubled and there is even a full display kitchen

Exhausted we are thankful that in Wellington you are never far from a great restaurant or cafe We head to Fidelrsquos just 2 minutes from our hotel on Cuba St They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo and I would have to agree The food is great cafe

fare with a mix of pizza salads curries and so on all of which is generous and reasonably priced The service like almost everywhere in Wellington was spot on We leave with a big slice of homemade carrot cake for dessert

Monday we wake to snow falling and decide to snuggle in for a bit longer That is until I remember I have an appointment with Vanda

OrsquoBrien from Kirkcaldie and Stains Kirkcaldie and Stains is Wellingtonrsquos premiere department store Established in 1863 Kirks as it is known to Wellingtonians has occupied the same grand building on Lambton Quay since 1908 Vanda the food buyer for Kirks shows me around her wonderful department which has evolved over the years to offer more thanjustimportedluxurygoodslikecaviarandtrufflesalthoughyoucandefinitelystillgetthesehere

Vanda tells me that the biggest shift over the years has been the focus on New Zealand products with Wellingtonrsquos regional producers high on the list To highlight their local products there is a little sticker with the Kirks seal of approval on all products from the region Vanda says they use to stock French and Belgian chocolates now they are all New Zealand made This too is the case for their wines which other than the Champagne are all sourced from New Zealand vineyards The reason Vanda says is that New Zealand wines are as good as any in the world

They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is cuban

and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo

24

YouwillstillfindagreatrangeofimportedgoodsatKirkstheseVandasaysareiconicproductsNewZealanddoesnrsquotproduceThehugeJellyBellystandwith24flavoursisagreatexampleThere are also treats from the UK American Twinkies and more As we go further into the shop we come to the kitchenware department with every kitchen gadget pot pan and knife you can imagine Vanda explains about their regular tastings demos and themed events but to tell you the truth Irsquom no longer listening Talk about a kid in lolly shop Andrew is a little over food shops at this stage so we head to the Reserve Bank for something a little different Irsquom thinking that if we rob it can I buy one of everything at Kirkcaldies

AlthoughnotconvincedatfirstIsoondiscoverthemuseum at the Reserve Bank is in fact a fascinating place We just miss a school group and have the place to ourselves and with the help and knowledge of the friendly guide we have a thoroughly interesting time

Back to the hotel to warm up and a quick nap before our friendly local chauffer arrives to take us out to Miramar Aided by Peter Jacksons Weta workshop Miramar has suddenlybecometheldquoitrdquosuburbinWellingtonandaflurryof great restaurants and cafes have popped up

Tonight we are off to La Boca Loca which is right next door to the recently renovated Roxy cinema Great Mexican is always on my radar and I was lucky enough to meet Lucas one of the owners at the City Markets on Sunday La Bocas kitchen is led by a talented team Christopher Martinez is a chef born and bred in Mexico having moved to New Zealand to work at La Boca Adele McMahon is originally from Dunedin but has worked for some heavy weights in the industry including Luke Mangan Peter Gordon and most recently Al Brown

Prices are very reasonable with mains at $25 and tacos or enchilada type dishes being around the $11 mark At these prices we thought the dishes would be small and order a couple each Also we couldnrsquot decide This is not your old elPasoMexicanwithtomatoflavouredminceand lashings of sour cream The dishes are light andfreshwithhomemadetortillasandfillingslikechillimarinatedfishandroastporkshoulderWashed down with an authentic Mexican beer we roll out the door

Our last day arrives all too soon and we have to start thinking about heading home We have breakfast at Midnight Espresso one of Wellingtonrsquos original cafes and the birthplace of Havana coffee

We have one more important date and it has us heading back to Miramar for lunch at The Larder Here we are treated to a fabulous lunch by Jacob Brown and his team When the lunch crowd dwindles and we have finishedourmealwegetthechancetochattoJacobandI get the feeling Jacob and I would get on The Larder is a fabulous restaurantcafe anyone would be pleased to have in their neighbourhood Jacob describes the menu asproducefocussedwhichmeansitdirectlyreflectstheseasons A proponent of nose to tail eating Jacob is also keen for people to be open to different cuts of meat utilising and therefore honouring the animal

As you can imagine we leave Wellington with a longer list of places we need to return to next time we visit

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Cnr of Tory and College StreetsOpen 7 days

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29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

at the Royal New Zealand Shoat the Royal New Zealand Show

love the aroma

Experience the fl avour

HOSTED BY

savour the taste

With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

facebook or visit our website wwwnourishmagazineconz

The country is coming to town this October

Royal New Zealand

Show Hosted by the

Waikato AampP Association

Friday 28th October to Sunday 30 October 2011

9am-4pm daily

25

Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

28

2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

29

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

204 river road

wwwwaikatofarmersmarketsconzwwwfacebookcompagesWaikato-Farmers-Market

Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

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AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

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Stainless steel drink bottles Environmentally friendly and non-leaching

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Variety of sizes between 350ml and 2L Dishwasher safe and able to take ice cubes

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We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

virgin olive oil as well as a standard pack of asparagus to give away (valued at $35 and $24)

To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

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Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

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The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

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31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

find us on facebookphone 07 863 8980

WAITETE SOCIAL WINE CLUBLast Thursday of each month

6pmSpecial guest speaker

OCTOBERFESTSaturday Oct 29th

BOOK NOW$20pp

International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

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Delicious lime-based artisan products

Green Grocer Farro Fresh 130 Grey St The Base Te Rapa

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See you at the Hamilton Home amp Garden Show 6th to 9th October 2011

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No PreservativesNo added sugar

No colouringNo additives

Pure fruit juice just as nature intended

Full of natural goodness amp flavour NASHI JUICE is an

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For orders and enquiries

Ian WallacePh 07 829 5848imwallacextraconz

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Available at Tamahere Market

Birchwood Lane Vineyard 67 Birchwood Lane RD3 Hamilton 3283

Phone 07 856 2019

We grow grapes following organic guidelines without herbicides fungicides and insecticides resulting in a healthy and vibrant soil We make our wines

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Taste our products at Tamahere Country Market every month Contact us for a mail-order price list or details of your local stockist Check out our range at wwwcuisinesceneconz and order online

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Top-quality condiments and dressings to enhance all your food every day

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Available at all good food storesBakery Shop Hours Monday - Friday 730am - 3pm Saturday 730am - 12pm

236 Kahikatea Drive Hamilton(07) 847 1206

Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

wwwvolarebreadcom

Thai food is a wonderful combination of fresh ingredients married together with the perfect balance of sweet and sour salty and spicy

Stir Fried Tiger Prawns with curry powder (Koong Pad Pong Ka Ree)serves 2

15 Tiger prawnsbull2 eggsbull1Tblspneachofmincedgarliclightsoysaucefishsauceandbulloyster sauce1 tspn sugarbull1 Tblspn chilli paste with soya bean oilbullfrac14 c milkbull2 spring onions cut to 1rdquo piecesbull100g celery leaves cutbull100g onion thinly slicedbull50g red capsicum thinly slicedbull

Beattheeggsthenaddsoysaucefishsauceoystersaucecurrypowder milk and chilli paste then mix well

Heat oil in a wok and add garlic and onions stir fry until golden and then add the egg mix Stir fry for another 30 seconds before adding the prawns

When the prawns are nearly cooked add the remaining ingredients and cook for a further 30 seconds Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with coriander Serve with rice

Stir f

ried t

iger

prawn

s with

curry

powd

er

ThaiRecipes

I donrsquot think I have met a person who doesnrsquot love Thai food If you are keen to learn more about Thai food Thanya from the Thai Market on Grey St will come to you and teach you and a group of friends how quick and easy Thai food is to cook You will also discover the wonderful ingredients that create those wonderful Thaiflavourswhichofcourseareallavailable at The Thai Market

Here are a couple of great recipes from Thanya to whet your appetite

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BBQ Thai Beef Salad

(Yum Neur Yang)Serves 2

2 sirloin steaksbull3 Tblspns sugarbull2Tblspnseachoffishsauceamplimejuicebull1 Tblspn minced chilli (smaller the hotter bullThanya uses red bird eye chilli)1 clove garlic mincedbullfrac14 cup cucumberbull1 red onion thinly slicedbullfrac12 cup mint leavesbull5 cherry tomatoesbull50g celerybull1 Tblspn oilbull3 Tblspns lemon grass thinly slicedbull2 Tblspns roasted peanuts choppedbull

Combinethesugarfishsaucelimejuicegarlicand chilli in a bowl and mix well

BBQ the steak to your preference and then slice very thinly Cut tomatoes in half Peel and half the cucumber then thinly slice along with the celery Toss the steak with the sauce and add the remaining ingredients Season to taste and garnish with peanuts

BBQ

Thai beef

salad

Discover the wonderful

ingredients that create

those wonderful Thai flavours

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The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

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DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

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This spring you may notice badges popping up on some of the cafes around town These Scout inspired merit badges are part of a very cool scheme called the Conscious Consumers Cafe Project

StartedlastyearbyWellingtonnotforprofitgroupthe42collectivethe Conscious Consumers Cafe Project encourages cafes to adopt more sustainable practices by awarding badges that publicly recognise their commitment to the environment Sanchia from Rocket Espresso Bar on Grey St told us that they had heard about Conscious Consumers in Wellington and were really excited about its arrival in the Waikato

From 8am - 7 days Dinner Wednesday - Saturday from 6pm cnr Queenwood amp Herbert Aves Chartwell

07 855 0511 Follow us on Facebook

From our hands to your table

Seasonal food from our own

gardens amp artisan producers cooked

from scratch in the Zinc kitchen

wwwzinccafeconz

Itrsquos organic free range and always fresh

Conscious Consumerrsquos nine badges help to inform cafe patrons of some of the business choices that go on behind the scenes of that particular cafe Badges are awarded for seasonal food fair-trade coffee organic milk eco-friendly cleaning products free range eggs allowing patrons to supply their own cup recycling composting and eco-friendly packaging These are all practices that the group believe make good business sense respect people and the environment and reflectcurrentconsciousconsumerpreferencesTojointheprojecta cafeacute must qualify for a minimum of four badges When you visit a conscious cafeacute take a moment to look at their badges and see which practices they have adopted it could be different at each cafeacute

more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from

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Life cycle of a coffee bean Carmo de Minas Brasil

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grinders

espresso machinery

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To find out more about this exciting project contact George or Lou Belle Barrett

Waikato Co-ordinators on 021 175 5127 or waikatoconsciousconsumersorgnz

At the same time Conscious Consumers aim to empower customers to makeconsciouspurchasingchoicesCoffeecultureisfirmlyembeddedinNew Zealand now Hayley from Zinc Cafeacute told us that they ldquogenuinely believe that more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from We are pleased that

sustainability is catching on and it is only a good thing that organisations like Conscious Consumers are recognizing the importance of what we chose to dordquo Courtenay Paul from Momento agrees saying ldquoThese days people are paying a lot more attention to our environment and sustainability amp there is a drive for businesses to have better (environmental) business practicesrdquo

Earlier this year the project won a Green Ribbon Award recognising Conscious Consumers outstanding contribution to protecting and

enhancing New Zealandrsquos environment In July they expanded their reach to Auckland In September itrsquos Hamiltonrsquos turn The group admits that this is a ldquoliving projectrdquo and that the badges andteststoawardthebadgeswillevolvetoreflectchangingconsumer preferences and expectations

As well as the colourful window badges Conscious Consumers also have a website wwwconsciousconsumersorgnz with a directory of participating cafes and suppliers to the cafeacute industryofenvironmentallyfriendlyproductsYoursquollalsofindout what each badge means what criteria needs to be met to be awarded that badge and which cafes have been awarded it

The project is in its infancy in the region but the team have big plans ldquoOur aim for the Waikatorsquo says Lou Belle one of the regions co-ordinators ldquois to expand the Conscious Consumer cafeacute and supplier network from the initial townships of Hamilton Raglan and Cambridge into the wider region to include the vibrant cafe cultures from the Coromandel Peninsula as far south as the Taupo district and to include the many rural cafe gems in betweenrdquo

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

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2

2

2

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3

4

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8

Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

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Discover the gourmet delights in and around Katikati

Waihi

Tauranga

1 Bread NZ

Discover the authentic taste of organic sourdough bread and patisserie baked in awoodfiredoveninaruralsettingAllvisits are by appointment and a $10 per person cover charge applies

871 State Highway 2 RD1 KatikatiP 07 985 6231 M 027 348 7879 E henribreadnzcom W wwwbreadnzcom

2 Backblocks Food

Luxury handmade pateacutes dips and terrines made from pure New Zealand game meats and wild food Join us Fridays for tastings between 10am-3pm

244 Tanners Point Rd RD1 KatikatiP 021 261 4835E backblocksfoodgmailcomW wwwbackblocksconz

3 Katikati Frantoio Limited

Biogreenorganiccertifiedolivegroveour Viridis Grove olive oil is available at local Farmers Markets and in shops aroundtheBOPAppointmentsareessential to view the grove and olive processing facility

117 Lindemann Road RD1 KatikatiP 07 549 1467E heuckclearnetnz

Follow our Food trail map here

which will take you through the prolific growing area of Katikati in the Bay of Plenty and visit some of our great food

producers

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

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2

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Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

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6 The Onion Vege Place

The Onion Vege Place is a family owned and operated vegetable store We hope youenjoythetasteofourfreshlocallygrown and in season vegetables Open 730 - 530 daily

2998 State Highway 2 RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 0232

4 Smokey Smoked Seafoods

TheexpertsinsmokedfishPopintochataboutsmokingyourfishortrysomeof ours Our shop hours are Monday to Friday8amto5pmforsmokedfishwithfreshfishonThursampFri

60d Marshall Rd Katikati P 07 549 1668E infosmokeyconzW wwwsmokeyconz

7 Kings Seeds

Kings Seeds is a 100 NZ owned and operated mail order seed company supplying New Zealand gardeners for over thirty years Open to the public every Friday 9-noon

189 Wharawhara Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 3409 E infokingsseedsconz W wwwkingsseedsconz

8 Fantail Lodge

Fantail Lodge is a country estate with a working orchard and a luxury lodge Our own restaurant lsquoChapeaursquo specialises infreshlocalproduceampawardwinningwines

117 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 1581E infofantaillodgeconzW wwwfantailodgeconzFb wwwfacebookcomfantaillodgecountryestate

12 Incredible Edibles

Wanderenjoyandsamplethefruitsfrom our 3 hectares of entirely edible plants Tours takes approximately 15hours $10 per person and booking are essential

60 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 552 0331W wwwedibleconz

11 Harbourside Macadamias

This picturesque orchard with breathtaking views produces macadamia nuts citrus avocados and kiwifruit

402 Matahui Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 522 0718E daniellxtraconzW wwwharboursidemacadamiascom

estled into the coastline Katikati is the northern gateway to the Bay of Plenty From hills to harbour it is no more than a 10 minute drive Sitting at the foothills of the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park and dipping its toes into the Tauranga harbour you will discover Katikati has an amazing array of artisan producers and wonderful food grown from the fertile land and pristine watersN

9 Perfectly Pure

PerfectlyPurepreservesjustlikeGrand-ma used to make Visit our shop which sellssoapschocolatesampothergoodiesall made by Trish Open 1030am ndash 400pmFriSatampSun

277 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 2252 E trishxtraconz

While taking the opportunity to visit the local food producers take time to see what else Katikati has to offer Katikati also known as New Zealandrsquos Mural Townstartedin1991withjustthreemuralsandnowboastsover46worksof art depicting the communities history and culture

AlsouniquetoKatikatiistheHaikuPathwayawalkabout2kmslongwhichwinds its way along the Uretara River The paths lead past boulders engraved with Haiku a short poem (usually about nature) written by poets from around the world Visit wwwkatikaticuisinecom

13 Basecamp Country Shop amp Smokery

Basecamp is a boutique salami business Come and view the hand-built smoke houses and maybe catch a glimpse of trophy stags or wild boar grazing in the paddocks along the driveway Shop hours Monday ndash Thursday 9am-4pm Friday 9am-12pm

504 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 552 0013E infobasecampsalamisconzW wwwbasecampsalamisconz

5 Kaimai Country Collection

Pop into Kaimai Country Collection and discover more than antiques We make a great range of handmade preserves using local ingredients as well as decadent fruit cakes Opening hours 7days a week 10am-5pm

19 Main Road KatikatiP 07 549 5820E kaimaicountryxtraconz

10 Mount Eliza Cheese

Artisancheesemakersmakingcloth-ripened hard cheeses You can buy our cheeses at the Tauranga Farmerrsquos Market at the Katikati Produce Market Door sales factory tours and tastings by appointment

266 Hot Springs Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 549 5669E cheesemountelizaconzW wwwmountelizaconz

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WellingtonNew Zealandrsquos capital of food

W

22

ellington is where I caught the hospitality bug and will always have a special place in my heart I arrived in Wellington a fresh faced 18 year old from Hamilton where an espresso machinewasstillararesightandfinediningwasthebuffet

at Memory Lane Restaurant Wellington was then and still is today our capital of food

Whenever I get the chance to return there is never enough time to revisit old favourites and discover the newest hippest places that have sprung up This year my husband Andrew and I decided to head down for Wellington on a Plate In its third year Wellington on a Plate is so popular many of the events in the two week programme sold out within a matter of days

Known for my lists and aided by the team at Grow Wellington I had a jam packed few days lined up We arrived on Saturday night and were whisked off for a wonderful home cooked meal with friends now living in Newtown What a great way to start our weekend

The next morning the forecast cold snap had arrived But we have come prepared this is after all Wellington So wrapped up warmly we wandered down to the waterfront to check out the City Market Held in the Chaffers Dock building the City Market has been described as a stellar line up of local food and beverage producers under one roof

Started by Martin Bosley and Rachel Taulelei just over 2 years ago the market doesnrsquot have the strict rules many Farmers Markets have yet it still

managestoreflectthewonderfuldiversityoftheWellingtonregionRachel says ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of community through foodrdquo

RachelwhoownsYellowBrickRoadawholesalefishsupplycompanywhichprovideschefswithlonglinesustainablefishsaystheideaforthemarket came together pretty quickly Within 10-12 weeks of Rachel and Martin having the idea it was up and running Beside Rachelrsquos busy stand is Martin Bosley one of New Zealandrsquos most awarded chefs cooking up humble bacon butties

Each week the market hosts a different restaurant Rachel says they have been lucky because the venue which Martin uses for events has a commercial kitchen meaning local restaurants can have a chance to showcase what they do well Rachel also believes that the market is a great

way for local businesses that are now everyday names like Emporio coffee to stay in touch with their customers So after the low down from Rachel I am off to meet eat and discover

First up is Nikki from Creative Cooking with her array of the popular macarons But what Nikki really wants me to try are her delicate Caneleacutes These delicate

French cakes are picked to be the next big thing Next door is Rachel from the Prodigal Daughter Rachel imports a fabulous range of Italian delicacies frompastatotrufflesandiskeenformetotrysomeNexttocatchmy attention is Anthony the Head chef at Wakelin House in Greytown You may have seen their range of gourmet pies aioli and pates which are available at Farro Fresh and Nosh stores

The city market reflects the wonderful diversity of the

wellington region ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of

community through foodrdquo

23

Handmade chocolates wine fresh produce crepes and amazing pastries are all available at the market but I am drawn to La Marche Francais cheeses With a shop and cafe in Thorndon this is another place I have heard lots about I am in heaven surrounded by an amazing array of imported cheeses including a huge selection of unpasteurised ones

After about two hours Andrew my husband looks seriously bored so we head back out into the elements to discover the Harbourside Market Even as an impending snow storm rolls in this market is teaming with people Huge fruit and vegetable stalls dominate with artisan producers and ready to eat food scattered around

Two minutes walk past the Harbourside Market and we are at Te Papa so we pop in to see whatrsquos on at lsquoour placersquo It is quickly apparent we are not the only ones who think Te Papa is a great option on a cold Sunday morning Andrew heads for the giant squid exhibition Hey itrsquos kind of food

Next stop is coffee at Cafe Deluxe a typical Wellington spot next to the Embassy theatre which has remained a constant for over two decades Revived we head to Moore Wilsons on Tory St Open 7 days a week Moore Wilsons is a foodiersquos heaven Originally a trade only business Moore Wilsons has been supplying Wellingtonrsquos restaurants and cafes with top quality ingredients for nearly 100 years In the last 15 years this family business opened its doors to the general public and is now one of the best food storesinthecountryHereyouwillfindamazingproducemeatandfreshfishwinescheesebreadsandmoreSincemylastvisitthefloorspacehasmore than doubled and there is even a full display kitchen

Exhausted we are thankful that in Wellington you are never far from a great restaurant or cafe We head to Fidelrsquos just 2 minutes from our hotel on Cuba St They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo and I would have to agree The food is great cafe

fare with a mix of pizza salads curries and so on all of which is generous and reasonably priced The service like almost everywhere in Wellington was spot on We leave with a big slice of homemade carrot cake for dessert

Monday we wake to snow falling and decide to snuggle in for a bit longer That is until I remember I have an appointment with Vanda

OrsquoBrien from Kirkcaldie and Stains Kirkcaldie and Stains is Wellingtonrsquos premiere department store Established in 1863 Kirks as it is known to Wellingtonians has occupied the same grand building on Lambton Quay since 1908 Vanda the food buyer for Kirks shows me around her wonderful department which has evolved over the years to offer more thanjustimportedluxurygoodslikecaviarandtrufflesalthoughyoucandefinitelystillgetthesehere

Vanda tells me that the biggest shift over the years has been the focus on New Zealand products with Wellingtonrsquos regional producers high on the list To highlight their local products there is a little sticker with the Kirks seal of approval on all products from the region Vanda says they use to stock French and Belgian chocolates now they are all New Zealand made This too is the case for their wines which other than the Champagne are all sourced from New Zealand vineyards The reason Vanda says is that New Zealand wines are as good as any in the world

They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is cuban

and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo

24

YouwillstillfindagreatrangeofimportedgoodsatKirkstheseVandasaysareiconicproductsNewZealanddoesnrsquotproduceThehugeJellyBellystandwith24flavoursisagreatexampleThere are also treats from the UK American Twinkies and more As we go further into the shop we come to the kitchenware department with every kitchen gadget pot pan and knife you can imagine Vanda explains about their regular tastings demos and themed events but to tell you the truth Irsquom no longer listening Talk about a kid in lolly shop Andrew is a little over food shops at this stage so we head to the Reserve Bank for something a little different Irsquom thinking that if we rob it can I buy one of everything at Kirkcaldies

AlthoughnotconvincedatfirstIsoondiscoverthemuseum at the Reserve Bank is in fact a fascinating place We just miss a school group and have the place to ourselves and with the help and knowledge of the friendly guide we have a thoroughly interesting time

Back to the hotel to warm up and a quick nap before our friendly local chauffer arrives to take us out to Miramar Aided by Peter Jacksons Weta workshop Miramar has suddenlybecometheldquoitrdquosuburbinWellingtonandaflurryof great restaurants and cafes have popped up

Tonight we are off to La Boca Loca which is right next door to the recently renovated Roxy cinema Great Mexican is always on my radar and I was lucky enough to meet Lucas one of the owners at the City Markets on Sunday La Bocas kitchen is led by a talented team Christopher Martinez is a chef born and bred in Mexico having moved to New Zealand to work at La Boca Adele McMahon is originally from Dunedin but has worked for some heavy weights in the industry including Luke Mangan Peter Gordon and most recently Al Brown

Prices are very reasonable with mains at $25 and tacos or enchilada type dishes being around the $11 mark At these prices we thought the dishes would be small and order a couple each Also we couldnrsquot decide This is not your old elPasoMexicanwithtomatoflavouredminceand lashings of sour cream The dishes are light andfreshwithhomemadetortillasandfillingslikechillimarinatedfishandroastporkshoulderWashed down with an authentic Mexican beer we roll out the door

Our last day arrives all too soon and we have to start thinking about heading home We have breakfast at Midnight Espresso one of Wellingtonrsquos original cafes and the birthplace of Havana coffee

We have one more important date and it has us heading back to Miramar for lunch at The Larder Here we are treated to a fabulous lunch by Jacob Brown and his team When the lunch crowd dwindles and we have finishedourmealwegetthechancetochattoJacobandI get the feeling Jacob and I would get on The Larder is a fabulous restaurantcafe anyone would be pleased to have in their neighbourhood Jacob describes the menu asproducefocussedwhichmeansitdirectlyreflectstheseasons A proponent of nose to tail eating Jacob is also keen for people to be open to different cuts of meat utilising and therefore honouring the animal

As you can imagine we leave Wellington with a longer list of places we need to return to next time we visit

wwwcitymarketconz

Every Sunday 830-12301 Herd St Wellington

wwwharboursidemarketconz

Every Sunday 730-100

wwwfidelscafecom

234 Cuba St Wellington

wwwlabocalocaconz

19 Park Rd Miramar WellingtonOpen 7 days - breakfast lunch

and dinner

wwwthelarderconz

cnr Darlington amp Camperdown Rds Miramar WellingtonOpen Tues- Sunday

(dinners Thurs Fri amp Sat)

wwwmoorewilsonconz

Cnr of Tory and College StreetsOpen 7 days

wwwwaikatoaandpconz

29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

at the Royal New Zealand Shoat the Royal New Zealand Show

love the aroma

Experience the fl avour

HOSTED BY

savour the taste

With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

facebook or visit our website wwwnourishmagazineconz

The country is coming to town this October

Royal New Zealand

Show Hosted by the

Waikato AampP Association

Friday 28th October to Sunday 30 October 2011

9am-4pm daily

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Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

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2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

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When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

204 river road

wwwwaikatofarmersmarketsconzwwwfacebookcompagesWaikato-Farmers-Market

Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

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AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

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Stainless steel drink bottles Environmentally friendly and non-leaching

Also available with neoprene Koolers for extra coolness ndash in a variety of colours Hygienic easy to clean and keep your drink cool

Variety of sizes between 350ml and 2L Dishwasher safe and able to take ice cubes

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We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

virgin olive oil as well as a standard pack of asparagus to give away (valued at $35 and $24)

To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

vickinourishmagazineconz

Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

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in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

36

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31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

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WAITETE SOCIAL WINE CLUBLast Thursday of each month

6pmSpecial guest speaker

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International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

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Delicious lime-based artisan products

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See you at the Hamilton Home amp Garden Show 6th to 9th October 2011

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No PreservativesNo added sugar

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Pure fruit juice just as nature intended

Full of natural goodness amp flavour NASHI JUICE is an

excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fibre

For orders and enquiries

Ian WallacePh 07 829 5848imwallacextraconz

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Available at Tamahere Market

Birchwood Lane Vineyard 67 Birchwood Lane RD3 Hamilton 3283

Phone 07 856 2019

We grow grapes following organic guidelines without herbicides fungicides and insecticides resulting in a healthy and vibrant soil We make our wines

with a minimum of interference They show true and strong varietal characters

Taste our products at Tamahere Country Market every month Contact us for a mail-order price list or details of your local stockist Check out our range at wwwcuisinesceneconz and order online

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Top-quality condiments and dressings to enhance all your food every day

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The Best Little Book StoreWe make niche market books easy to buy online these

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Available at all good food storesBakery Shop Hours Monday - Friday 730am - 3pm Saturday 730am - 12pm

236 Kahikatea Drive Hamilton(07) 847 1206

Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

wwwvolarebreadcom

BBQ Thai Beef Salad

(Yum Neur Yang)Serves 2

2 sirloin steaksbull3 Tblspns sugarbull2Tblspnseachoffishsauceamplimejuicebull1 Tblspn minced chilli (smaller the hotter bullThanya uses red bird eye chilli)1 clove garlic mincedbullfrac14 cup cucumberbull1 red onion thinly slicedbullfrac12 cup mint leavesbull5 cherry tomatoesbull50g celerybull1 Tblspn oilbull3 Tblspns lemon grass thinly slicedbull2 Tblspns roasted peanuts choppedbull

Combinethesugarfishsaucelimejuicegarlicand chilli in a bowl and mix well

BBQ the steak to your preference and then slice very thinly Cut tomatoes in half Peel and half the cucumber then thinly slice along with the celery Toss the steak with the sauce and add the remaining ingredients Season to taste and garnish with peanuts

BBQ

Thai beef

salad

Discover the wonderful

ingredients that create

those wonderful Thai flavours

Join our weekly email keeping you in touch with our Friday night tastings wine education classes and special wine deals

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DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

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The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

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This spring you may notice badges popping up on some of the cafes around town These Scout inspired merit badges are part of a very cool scheme called the Conscious Consumers Cafe Project

StartedlastyearbyWellingtonnotforprofitgroupthe42collectivethe Conscious Consumers Cafe Project encourages cafes to adopt more sustainable practices by awarding badges that publicly recognise their commitment to the environment Sanchia from Rocket Espresso Bar on Grey St told us that they had heard about Conscious Consumers in Wellington and were really excited about its arrival in the Waikato

From 8am - 7 days Dinner Wednesday - Saturday from 6pm cnr Queenwood amp Herbert Aves Chartwell

07 855 0511 Follow us on Facebook

From our hands to your table

Seasonal food from our own

gardens amp artisan producers cooked

from scratch in the Zinc kitchen

wwwzinccafeconz

Itrsquos organic free range and always fresh

Conscious Consumerrsquos nine badges help to inform cafe patrons of some of the business choices that go on behind the scenes of that particular cafe Badges are awarded for seasonal food fair-trade coffee organic milk eco-friendly cleaning products free range eggs allowing patrons to supply their own cup recycling composting and eco-friendly packaging These are all practices that the group believe make good business sense respect people and the environment and reflectcurrentconsciousconsumerpreferencesTojointheprojecta cafeacute must qualify for a minimum of four badges When you visit a conscious cafeacute take a moment to look at their badges and see which practices they have adopted it could be different at each cafeacute

more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from

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Life cycle of a coffee bean Carmo de Minas Brasil

fresh coffee beans

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cup of excellence

specialty coffee

grinders

espresso machinery

brewing equipment

green coffee

coffee books

coffee jibber jabber

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To find out more about this exciting project contact George or Lou Belle Barrett

Waikato Co-ordinators on 021 175 5127 or waikatoconsciousconsumersorgnz

At the same time Conscious Consumers aim to empower customers to makeconsciouspurchasingchoicesCoffeecultureisfirmlyembeddedinNew Zealand now Hayley from Zinc Cafeacute told us that they ldquogenuinely believe that more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from We are pleased that

sustainability is catching on and it is only a good thing that organisations like Conscious Consumers are recognizing the importance of what we chose to dordquo Courtenay Paul from Momento agrees saying ldquoThese days people are paying a lot more attention to our environment and sustainability amp there is a drive for businesses to have better (environmental) business practicesrdquo

Earlier this year the project won a Green Ribbon Award recognising Conscious Consumers outstanding contribution to protecting and

enhancing New Zealandrsquos environment In July they expanded their reach to Auckland In September itrsquos Hamiltonrsquos turn The group admits that this is a ldquoliving projectrdquo and that the badges andteststoawardthebadgeswillevolvetoreflectchangingconsumer preferences and expectations

As well as the colourful window badges Conscious Consumers also have a website wwwconsciousconsumersorgnz with a directory of participating cafes and suppliers to the cafeacute industryofenvironmentallyfriendlyproductsYoursquollalsofindout what each badge means what criteria needs to be met to be awarded that badge and which cafes have been awarded it

The project is in its infancy in the region but the team have big plans ldquoOur aim for the Waikatorsquo says Lou Belle one of the regions co-ordinators ldquois to expand the Conscious Consumer cafeacute and supplier network from the initial townships of Hamilton Raglan and Cambridge into the wider region to include the vibrant cafe cultures from the Coromandel Peninsula as far south as the Taupo district and to include the many rural cafe gems in betweenrdquo

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

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2

2

2

2

1 2

3

4

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7

8

Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

12

13

9

Discover the gourmet delights in and around Katikati

Waihi

Tauranga

1 Bread NZ

Discover the authentic taste of organic sourdough bread and patisserie baked in awoodfiredoveninaruralsettingAllvisits are by appointment and a $10 per person cover charge applies

871 State Highway 2 RD1 KatikatiP 07 985 6231 M 027 348 7879 E henribreadnzcom W wwwbreadnzcom

2 Backblocks Food

Luxury handmade pateacutes dips and terrines made from pure New Zealand game meats and wild food Join us Fridays for tastings between 10am-3pm

244 Tanners Point Rd RD1 KatikatiP 021 261 4835E backblocksfoodgmailcomW wwwbackblocksconz

3 Katikati Frantoio Limited

Biogreenorganiccertifiedolivegroveour Viridis Grove olive oil is available at local Farmers Markets and in shops aroundtheBOPAppointmentsareessential to view the grove and olive processing facility

117 Lindemann Road RD1 KatikatiP 07 549 1467E heuckclearnetnz

Follow our Food trail map here

which will take you through the prolific growing area of Katikati in the Bay of Plenty and visit some of our great food

producers

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

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2

2

2

2

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3

4

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7

8

Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

12

13

9

6 The Onion Vege Place

The Onion Vege Place is a family owned and operated vegetable store We hope youenjoythetasteofourfreshlocallygrown and in season vegetables Open 730 - 530 daily

2998 State Highway 2 RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 0232

4 Smokey Smoked Seafoods

TheexpertsinsmokedfishPopintochataboutsmokingyourfishortrysomeof ours Our shop hours are Monday to Friday8amto5pmforsmokedfishwithfreshfishonThursampFri

60d Marshall Rd Katikati P 07 549 1668E infosmokeyconzW wwwsmokeyconz

7 Kings Seeds

Kings Seeds is a 100 NZ owned and operated mail order seed company supplying New Zealand gardeners for over thirty years Open to the public every Friday 9-noon

189 Wharawhara Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 3409 E infokingsseedsconz W wwwkingsseedsconz

8 Fantail Lodge

Fantail Lodge is a country estate with a working orchard and a luxury lodge Our own restaurant lsquoChapeaursquo specialises infreshlocalproduceampawardwinningwines

117 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 1581E infofantaillodgeconzW wwwfantailodgeconzFb wwwfacebookcomfantaillodgecountryestate

12 Incredible Edibles

Wanderenjoyandsamplethefruitsfrom our 3 hectares of entirely edible plants Tours takes approximately 15hours $10 per person and booking are essential

60 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 552 0331W wwwedibleconz

11 Harbourside Macadamias

This picturesque orchard with breathtaking views produces macadamia nuts citrus avocados and kiwifruit

402 Matahui Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 522 0718E daniellxtraconzW wwwharboursidemacadamiascom

estled into the coastline Katikati is the northern gateway to the Bay of Plenty From hills to harbour it is no more than a 10 minute drive Sitting at the foothills of the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park and dipping its toes into the Tauranga harbour you will discover Katikati has an amazing array of artisan producers and wonderful food grown from the fertile land and pristine watersN

9 Perfectly Pure

PerfectlyPurepreservesjustlikeGrand-ma used to make Visit our shop which sellssoapschocolatesampothergoodiesall made by Trish Open 1030am ndash 400pmFriSatampSun

277 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 2252 E trishxtraconz

While taking the opportunity to visit the local food producers take time to see what else Katikati has to offer Katikati also known as New Zealandrsquos Mural Townstartedin1991withjustthreemuralsandnowboastsover46worksof art depicting the communities history and culture

AlsouniquetoKatikatiistheHaikuPathwayawalkabout2kmslongwhichwinds its way along the Uretara River The paths lead past boulders engraved with Haiku a short poem (usually about nature) written by poets from around the world Visit wwwkatikaticuisinecom

13 Basecamp Country Shop amp Smokery

Basecamp is a boutique salami business Come and view the hand-built smoke houses and maybe catch a glimpse of trophy stags or wild boar grazing in the paddocks along the driveway Shop hours Monday ndash Thursday 9am-4pm Friday 9am-12pm

504 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 552 0013E infobasecampsalamisconzW wwwbasecampsalamisconz

5 Kaimai Country Collection

Pop into Kaimai Country Collection and discover more than antiques We make a great range of handmade preserves using local ingredients as well as decadent fruit cakes Opening hours 7days a week 10am-5pm

19 Main Road KatikatiP 07 549 5820E kaimaicountryxtraconz

10 Mount Eliza Cheese

Artisancheesemakersmakingcloth-ripened hard cheeses You can buy our cheeses at the Tauranga Farmerrsquos Market at the Katikati Produce Market Door sales factory tours and tastings by appointment

266 Hot Springs Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 549 5669E cheesemountelizaconzW wwwmountelizaconz

21

WellingtonNew Zealandrsquos capital of food

W

22

ellington is where I caught the hospitality bug and will always have a special place in my heart I arrived in Wellington a fresh faced 18 year old from Hamilton where an espresso machinewasstillararesightandfinediningwasthebuffet

at Memory Lane Restaurant Wellington was then and still is today our capital of food

Whenever I get the chance to return there is never enough time to revisit old favourites and discover the newest hippest places that have sprung up This year my husband Andrew and I decided to head down for Wellington on a Plate In its third year Wellington on a Plate is so popular many of the events in the two week programme sold out within a matter of days

Known for my lists and aided by the team at Grow Wellington I had a jam packed few days lined up We arrived on Saturday night and were whisked off for a wonderful home cooked meal with friends now living in Newtown What a great way to start our weekend

The next morning the forecast cold snap had arrived But we have come prepared this is after all Wellington So wrapped up warmly we wandered down to the waterfront to check out the City Market Held in the Chaffers Dock building the City Market has been described as a stellar line up of local food and beverage producers under one roof

Started by Martin Bosley and Rachel Taulelei just over 2 years ago the market doesnrsquot have the strict rules many Farmers Markets have yet it still

managestoreflectthewonderfuldiversityoftheWellingtonregionRachel says ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of community through foodrdquo

RachelwhoownsYellowBrickRoadawholesalefishsupplycompanywhichprovideschefswithlonglinesustainablefishsaystheideaforthemarket came together pretty quickly Within 10-12 weeks of Rachel and Martin having the idea it was up and running Beside Rachelrsquos busy stand is Martin Bosley one of New Zealandrsquos most awarded chefs cooking up humble bacon butties

Each week the market hosts a different restaurant Rachel says they have been lucky because the venue which Martin uses for events has a commercial kitchen meaning local restaurants can have a chance to showcase what they do well Rachel also believes that the market is a great

way for local businesses that are now everyday names like Emporio coffee to stay in touch with their customers So after the low down from Rachel I am off to meet eat and discover

First up is Nikki from Creative Cooking with her array of the popular macarons But what Nikki really wants me to try are her delicate Caneleacutes These delicate

French cakes are picked to be the next big thing Next door is Rachel from the Prodigal Daughter Rachel imports a fabulous range of Italian delicacies frompastatotrufflesandiskeenformetotrysomeNexttocatchmy attention is Anthony the Head chef at Wakelin House in Greytown You may have seen their range of gourmet pies aioli and pates which are available at Farro Fresh and Nosh stores

The city market reflects the wonderful diversity of the

wellington region ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of

community through foodrdquo

23

Handmade chocolates wine fresh produce crepes and amazing pastries are all available at the market but I am drawn to La Marche Francais cheeses With a shop and cafe in Thorndon this is another place I have heard lots about I am in heaven surrounded by an amazing array of imported cheeses including a huge selection of unpasteurised ones

After about two hours Andrew my husband looks seriously bored so we head back out into the elements to discover the Harbourside Market Even as an impending snow storm rolls in this market is teaming with people Huge fruit and vegetable stalls dominate with artisan producers and ready to eat food scattered around

Two minutes walk past the Harbourside Market and we are at Te Papa so we pop in to see whatrsquos on at lsquoour placersquo It is quickly apparent we are not the only ones who think Te Papa is a great option on a cold Sunday morning Andrew heads for the giant squid exhibition Hey itrsquos kind of food

Next stop is coffee at Cafe Deluxe a typical Wellington spot next to the Embassy theatre which has remained a constant for over two decades Revived we head to Moore Wilsons on Tory St Open 7 days a week Moore Wilsons is a foodiersquos heaven Originally a trade only business Moore Wilsons has been supplying Wellingtonrsquos restaurants and cafes with top quality ingredients for nearly 100 years In the last 15 years this family business opened its doors to the general public and is now one of the best food storesinthecountryHereyouwillfindamazingproducemeatandfreshfishwinescheesebreadsandmoreSincemylastvisitthefloorspacehasmore than doubled and there is even a full display kitchen

Exhausted we are thankful that in Wellington you are never far from a great restaurant or cafe We head to Fidelrsquos just 2 minutes from our hotel on Cuba St They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo and I would have to agree The food is great cafe

fare with a mix of pizza salads curries and so on all of which is generous and reasonably priced The service like almost everywhere in Wellington was spot on We leave with a big slice of homemade carrot cake for dessert

Monday we wake to snow falling and decide to snuggle in for a bit longer That is until I remember I have an appointment with Vanda

OrsquoBrien from Kirkcaldie and Stains Kirkcaldie and Stains is Wellingtonrsquos premiere department store Established in 1863 Kirks as it is known to Wellingtonians has occupied the same grand building on Lambton Quay since 1908 Vanda the food buyer for Kirks shows me around her wonderful department which has evolved over the years to offer more thanjustimportedluxurygoodslikecaviarandtrufflesalthoughyoucandefinitelystillgetthesehere

Vanda tells me that the biggest shift over the years has been the focus on New Zealand products with Wellingtonrsquos regional producers high on the list To highlight their local products there is a little sticker with the Kirks seal of approval on all products from the region Vanda says they use to stock French and Belgian chocolates now they are all New Zealand made This too is the case for their wines which other than the Champagne are all sourced from New Zealand vineyards The reason Vanda says is that New Zealand wines are as good as any in the world

They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is cuban

and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo

24

YouwillstillfindagreatrangeofimportedgoodsatKirkstheseVandasaysareiconicproductsNewZealanddoesnrsquotproduceThehugeJellyBellystandwith24flavoursisagreatexampleThere are also treats from the UK American Twinkies and more As we go further into the shop we come to the kitchenware department with every kitchen gadget pot pan and knife you can imagine Vanda explains about their regular tastings demos and themed events but to tell you the truth Irsquom no longer listening Talk about a kid in lolly shop Andrew is a little over food shops at this stage so we head to the Reserve Bank for something a little different Irsquom thinking that if we rob it can I buy one of everything at Kirkcaldies

AlthoughnotconvincedatfirstIsoondiscoverthemuseum at the Reserve Bank is in fact a fascinating place We just miss a school group and have the place to ourselves and with the help and knowledge of the friendly guide we have a thoroughly interesting time

Back to the hotel to warm up and a quick nap before our friendly local chauffer arrives to take us out to Miramar Aided by Peter Jacksons Weta workshop Miramar has suddenlybecometheldquoitrdquosuburbinWellingtonandaflurryof great restaurants and cafes have popped up

Tonight we are off to La Boca Loca which is right next door to the recently renovated Roxy cinema Great Mexican is always on my radar and I was lucky enough to meet Lucas one of the owners at the City Markets on Sunday La Bocas kitchen is led by a talented team Christopher Martinez is a chef born and bred in Mexico having moved to New Zealand to work at La Boca Adele McMahon is originally from Dunedin but has worked for some heavy weights in the industry including Luke Mangan Peter Gordon and most recently Al Brown

Prices are very reasonable with mains at $25 and tacos or enchilada type dishes being around the $11 mark At these prices we thought the dishes would be small and order a couple each Also we couldnrsquot decide This is not your old elPasoMexicanwithtomatoflavouredminceand lashings of sour cream The dishes are light andfreshwithhomemadetortillasandfillingslikechillimarinatedfishandroastporkshoulderWashed down with an authentic Mexican beer we roll out the door

Our last day arrives all too soon and we have to start thinking about heading home We have breakfast at Midnight Espresso one of Wellingtonrsquos original cafes and the birthplace of Havana coffee

We have one more important date and it has us heading back to Miramar for lunch at The Larder Here we are treated to a fabulous lunch by Jacob Brown and his team When the lunch crowd dwindles and we have finishedourmealwegetthechancetochattoJacobandI get the feeling Jacob and I would get on The Larder is a fabulous restaurantcafe anyone would be pleased to have in their neighbourhood Jacob describes the menu asproducefocussedwhichmeansitdirectlyreflectstheseasons A proponent of nose to tail eating Jacob is also keen for people to be open to different cuts of meat utilising and therefore honouring the animal

As you can imagine we leave Wellington with a longer list of places we need to return to next time we visit

wwwcitymarketconz

Every Sunday 830-12301 Herd St Wellington

wwwharboursidemarketconz

Every Sunday 730-100

wwwfidelscafecom

234 Cuba St Wellington

wwwlabocalocaconz

19 Park Rd Miramar WellingtonOpen 7 days - breakfast lunch

and dinner

wwwthelarderconz

cnr Darlington amp Camperdown Rds Miramar WellingtonOpen Tues- Sunday

(dinners Thurs Fri amp Sat)

wwwmoorewilsonconz

Cnr of Tory and College StreetsOpen 7 days

wwwwaikatoaandpconz

29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

at the Royal New Zealand Shoat the Royal New Zealand Show

love the aroma

Experience the fl avour

HOSTED BY

savour the taste

With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

facebook or visit our website wwwnourishmagazineconz

The country is coming to town this October

Royal New Zealand

Show Hosted by the

Waikato AampP Association

Friday 28th October to Sunday 30 October 2011

9am-4pm daily

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Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

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2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

29

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

204 river road

wwwwaikatofarmersmarketsconzwwwfacebookcompagesWaikato-Farmers-Market

Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

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AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

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Stainless steel drink bottles Environmentally friendly and non-leaching

Also available with neoprene Koolers for extra coolness ndash in a variety of colours Hygienic easy to clean and keep your drink cool

Variety of sizes between 350ml and 2L Dishwasher safe and able to take ice cubes

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We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

virgin olive oil as well as a standard pack of asparagus to give away (valued at $35 and $24)

To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

vickinourishmagazineconz

Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

36

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31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

find us on facebookphone 07 863 8980

WAITETE SOCIAL WINE CLUBLast Thursday of each month

6pmSpecial guest speaker

OCTOBERFESTSaturday Oct 29th

BOOK NOW$20pp

International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

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Delicious lime-based artisan products

Green Grocer Farro Fresh 130 Grey St The Base Te Rapa

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Stockists

See you at the Hamilton Home amp Garden Show 6th to 9th October 2011

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P 07-849 0811 | C 021-450 380

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No PreservativesNo added sugar

No colouringNo additives

Pure fruit juice just as nature intended

Full of natural goodness amp flavour NASHI JUICE is an

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For orders and enquiries

Ian WallacePh 07 829 5848imwallacextraconz

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Available at Tamahere Market

Birchwood Lane Vineyard 67 Birchwood Lane RD3 Hamilton 3283

Phone 07 856 2019

We grow grapes following organic guidelines without herbicides fungicides and insecticides resulting in a healthy and vibrant soil We make our wines

with a minimum of interference They show true and strong varietal characters

Taste our products at Tamahere Country Market every month Contact us for a mail-order price list or details of your local stockist Check out our range at wwwcuisinesceneconz and order online

P 07 856 4828 F 07 856 4824 E cuisinescenenzxtraconz

Top-quality condiments and dressings to enhance all your food every day

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ldquoIf itrsquos for the kitchen see us firstrdquo

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Available at all good food storesBakery Shop Hours Monday - Friday 730am - 3pm Saturday 730am - 12pm

236 Kahikatea Drive Hamilton(07) 847 1206

Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

wwwvolarebreadcom

This spring you may notice badges popping up on some of the cafes around town These Scout inspired merit badges are part of a very cool scheme called the Conscious Consumers Cafe Project

StartedlastyearbyWellingtonnotforprofitgroupthe42collectivethe Conscious Consumers Cafe Project encourages cafes to adopt more sustainable practices by awarding badges that publicly recognise their commitment to the environment Sanchia from Rocket Espresso Bar on Grey St told us that they had heard about Conscious Consumers in Wellington and were really excited about its arrival in the Waikato

From 8am - 7 days Dinner Wednesday - Saturday from 6pm cnr Queenwood amp Herbert Aves Chartwell

07 855 0511 Follow us on Facebook

From our hands to your table

Seasonal food from our own

gardens amp artisan producers cooked

from scratch in the Zinc kitchen

wwwzinccafeconz

Itrsquos organic free range and always fresh

Conscious Consumerrsquos nine badges help to inform cafe patrons of some of the business choices that go on behind the scenes of that particular cafe Badges are awarded for seasonal food fair-trade coffee organic milk eco-friendly cleaning products free range eggs allowing patrons to supply their own cup recycling composting and eco-friendly packaging These are all practices that the group believe make good business sense respect people and the environment and reflectcurrentconsciousconsumerpreferencesTojointheprojecta cafeacute must qualify for a minimum of four badges When you visit a conscious cafeacute take a moment to look at their badges and see which practices they have adopted it could be different at each cafeacute

more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from

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Life cycle of a coffee bean Carmo de Minas Brasil

fresh coffee beans

locally roasted

cup of excellence

specialty coffee

grinders

espresso machinery

brewing equipment

green coffee

coffee books

coffee jibber jabber

rocketcoffeeconz 07 839 6422

To find out more about this exciting project contact George or Lou Belle Barrett

Waikato Co-ordinators on 021 175 5127 or waikatoconsciousconsumersorgnz

At the same time Conscious Consumers aim to empower customers to makeconsciouspurchasingchoicesCoffeecultureisfirmlyembeddedinNew Zealand now Hayley from Zinc Cafeacute told us that they ldquogenuinely believe that more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from We are pleased that

sustainability is catching on and it is only a good thing that organisations like Conscious Consumers are recognizing the importance of what we chose to dordquo Courtenay Paul from Momento agrees saying ldquoThese days people are paying a lot more attention to our environment and sustainability amp there is a drive for businesses to have better (environmental) business practicesrdquo

Earlier this year the project won a Green Ribbon Award recognising Conscious Consumers outstanding contribution to protecting and

enhancing New Zealandrsquos environment In July they expanded their reach to Auckland In September itrsquos Hamiltonrsquos turn The group admits that this is a ldquoliving projectrdquo and that the badges andteststoawardthebadgeswillevolvetoreflectchangingconsumer preferences and expectations

As well as the colourful window badges Conscious Consumers also have a website wwwconsciousconsumersorgnz with a directory of participating cafes and suppliers to the cafeacute industryofenvironmentallyfriendlyproductsYoursquollalsofindout what each badge means what criteria needs to be met to be awarded that badge and which cafes have been awarded it

The project is in its infancy in the region but the team have big plans ldquoOur aim for the Waikatorsquo says Lou Belle one of the regions co-ordinators ldquois to expand the Conscious Consumer cafeacute and supplier network from the initial townships of Hamilton Raglan and Cambridge into the wider region to include the vibrant cafe cultures from the Coromandel Peninsula as far south as the Taupo district and to include the many rural cafe gems in betweenrdquo

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

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2

2

2

2

1 2

3

4

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7

8

Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

12

13

9

Discover the gourmet delights in and around Katikati

Waihi

Tauranga

1 Bread NZ

Discover the authentic taste of organic sourdough bread and patisserie baked in awoodfiredoveninaruralsettingAllvisits are by appointment and a $10 per person cover charge applies

871 State Highway 2 RD1 KatikatiP 07 985 6231 M 027 348 7879 E henribreadnzcom W wwwbreadnzcom

2 Backblocks Food

Luxury handmade pateacutes dips and terrines made from pure New Zealand game meats and wild food Join us Fridays for tastings between 10am-3pm

244 Tanners Point Rd RD1 KatikatiP 021 261 4835E backblocksfoodgmailcomW wwwbackblocksconz

3 Katikati Frantoio Limited

Biogreenorganiccertifiedolivegroveour Viridis Grove olive oil is available at local Farmers Markets and in shops aroundtheBOPAppointmentsareessential to view the grove and olive processing facility

117 Lindemann Road RD1 KatikatiP 07 549 1467E heuckclearnetnz

Follow our Food trail map here

which will take you through the prolific growing area of Katikati in the Bay of Plenty and visit some of our great food

producers

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

2

2

2

2

2

1 2

3

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8

Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

12

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6 The Onion Vege Place

The Onion Vege Place is a family owned and operated vegetable store We hope youenjoythetasteofourfreshlocallygrown and in season vegetables Open 730 - 530 daily

2998 State Highway 2 RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 0232

4 Smokey Smoked Seafoods

TheexpertsinsmokedfishPopintochataboutsmokingyourfishortrysomeof ours Our shop hours are Monday to Friday8amto5pmforsmokedfishwithfreshfishonThursampFri

60d Marshall Rd Katikati P 07 549 1668E infosmokeyconzW wwwsmokeyconz

7 Kings Seeds

Kings Seeds is a 100 NZ owned and operated mail order seed company supplying New Zealand gardeners for over thirty years Open to the public every Friday 9-noon

189 Wharawhara Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 3409 E infokingsseedsconz W wwwkingsseedsconz

8 Fantail Lodge

Fantail Lodge is a country estate with a working orchard and a luxury lodge Our own restaurant lsquoChapeaursquo specialises infreshlocalproduceampawardwinningwines

117 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 1581E infofantaillodgeconzW wwwfantailodgeconzFb wwwfacebookcomfantaillodgecountryestate

12 Incredible Edibles

Wanderenjoyandsamplethefruitsfrom our 3 hectares of entirely edible plants Tours takes approximately 15hours $10 per person and booking are essential

60 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 552 0331W wwwedibleconz

11 Harbourside Macadamias

This picturesque orchard with breathtaking views produces macadamia nuts citrus avocados and kiwifruit

402 Matahui Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 522 0718E daniellxtraconzW wwwharboursidemacadamiascom

estled into the coastline Katikati is the northern gateway to the Bay of Plenty From hills to harbour it is no more than a 10 minute drive Sitting at the foothills of the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park and dipping its toes into the Tauranga harbour you will discover Katikati has an amazing array of artisan producers and wonderful food grown from the fertile land and pristine watersN

9 Perfectly Pure

PerfectlyPurepreservesjustlikeGrand-ma used to make Visit our shop which sellssoapschocolatesampothergoodiesall made by Trish Open 1030am ndash 400pmFriSatampSun

277 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 2252 E trishxtraconz

While taking the opportunity to visit the local food producers take time to see what else Katikati has to offer Katikati also known as New Zealandrsquos Mural Townstartedin1991withjustthreemuralsandnowboastsover46worksof art depicting the communities history and culture

AlsouniquetoKatikatiistheHaikuPathwayawalkabout2kmslongwhichwinds its way along the Uretara River The paths lead past boulders engraved with Haiku a short poem (usually about nature) written by poets from around the world Visit wwwkatikaticuisinecom

13 Basecamp Country Shop amp Smokery

Basecamp is a boutique salami business Come and view the hand-built smoke houses and maybe catch a glimpse of trophy stags or wild boar grazing in the paddocks along the driveway Shop hours Monday ndash Thursday 9am-4pm Friday 9am-12pm

504 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 552 0013E infobasecampsalamisconzW wwwbasecampsalamisconz

5 Kaimai Country Collection

Pop into Kaimai Country Collection and discover more than antiques We make a great range of handmade preserves using local ingredients as well as decadent fruit cakes Opening hours 7days a week 10am-5pm

19 Main Road KatikatiP 07 549 5820E kaimaicountryxtraconz

10 Mount Eliza Cheese

Artisancheesemakersmakingcloth-ripened hard cheeses You can buy our cheeses at the Tauranga Farmerrsquos Market at the Katikati Produce Market Door sales factory tours and tastings by appointment

266 Hot Springs Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 549 5669E cheesemountelizaconzW wwwmountelizaconz

21

WellingtonNew Zealandrsquos capital of food

W

22

ellington is where I caught the hospitality bug and will always have a special place in my heart I arrived in Wellington a fresh faced 18 year old from Hamilton where an espresso machinewasstillararesightandfinediningwasthebuffet

at Memory Lane Restaurant Wellington was then and still is today our capital of food

Whenever I get the chance to return there is never enough time to revisit old favourites and discover the newest hippest places that have sprung up This year my husband Andrew and I decided to head down for Wellington on a Plate In its third year Wellington on a Plate is so popular many of the events in the two week programme sold out within a matter of days

Known for my lists and aided by the team at Grow Wellington I had a jam packed few days lined up We arrived on Saturday night and were whisked off for a wonderful home cooked meal with friends now living in Newtown What a great way to start our weekend

The next morning the forecast cold snap had arrived But we have come prepared this is after all Wellington So wrapped up warmly we wandered down to the waterfront to check out the City Market Held in the Chaffers Dock building the City Market has been described as a stellar line up of local food and beverage producers under one roof

Started by Martin Bosley and Rachel Taulelei just over 2 years ago the market doesnrsquot have the strict rules many Farmers Markets have yet it still

managestoreflectthewonderfuldiversityoftheWellingtonregionRachel says ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of community through foodrdquo

RachelwhoownsYellowBrickRoadawholesalefishsupplycompanywhichprovideschefswithlonglinesustainablefishsaystheideaforthemarket came together pretty quickly Within 10-12 weeks of Rachel and Martin having the idea it was up and running Beside Rachelrsquos busy stand is Martin Bosley one of New Zealandrsquos most awarded chefs cooking up humble bacon butties

Each week the market hosts a different restaurant Rachel says they have been lucky because the venue which Martin uses for events has a commercial kitchen meaning local restaurants can have a chance to showcase what they do well Rachel also believes that the market is a great

way for local businesses that are now everyday names like Emporio coffee to stay in touch with their customers So after the low down from Rachel I am off to meet eat and discover

First up is Nikki from Creative Cooking with her array of the popular macarons But what Nikki really wants me to try are her delicate Caneleacutes These delicate

French cakes are picked to be the next big thing Next door is Rachel from the Prodigal Daughter Rachel imports a fabulous range of Italian delicacies frompastatotrufflesandiskeenformetotrysomeNexttocatchmy attention is Anthony the Head chef at Wakelin House in Greytown You may have seen their range of gourmet pies aioli and pates which are available at Farro Fresh and Nosh stores

The city market reflects the wonderful diversity of the

wellington region ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of

community through foodrdquo

23

Handmade chocolates wine fresh produce crepes and amazing pastries are all available at the market but I am drawn to La Marche Francais cheeses With a shop and cafe in Thorndon this is another place I have heard lots about I am in heaven surrounded by an amazing array of imported cheeses including a huge selection of unpasteurised ones

After about two hours Andrew my husband looks seriously bored so we head back out into the elements to discover the Harbourside Market Even as an impending snow storm rolls in this market is teaming with people Huge fruit and vegetable stalls dominate with artisan producers and ready to eat food scattered around

Two minutes walk past the Harbourside Market and we are at Te Papa so we pop in to see whatrsquos on at lsquoour placersquo It is quickly apparent we are not the only ones who think Te Papa is a great option on a cold Sunday morning Andrew heads for the giant squid exhibition Hey itrsquos kind of food

Next stop is coffee at Cafe Deluxe a typical Wellington spot next to the Embassy theatre which has remained a constant for over two decades Revived we head to Moore Wilsons on Tory St Open 7 days a week Moore Wilsons is a foodiersquos heaven Originally a trade only business Moore Wilsons has been supplying Wellingtonrsquos restaurants and cafes with top quality ingredients for nearly 100 years In the last 15 years this family business opened its doors to the general public and is now one of the best food storesinthecountryHereyouwillfindamazingproducemeatandfreshfishwinescheesebreadsandmoreSincemylastvisitthefloorspacehasmore than doubled and there is even a full display kitchen

Exhausted we are thankful that in Wellington you are never far from a great restaurant or cafe We head to Fidelrsquos just 2 minutes from our hotel on Cuba St They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo and I would have to agree The food is great cafe

fare with a mix of pizza salads curries and so on all of which is generous and reasonably priced The service like almost everywhere in Wellington was spot on We leave with a big slice of homemade carrot cake for dessert

Monday we wake to snow falling and decide to snuggle in for a bit longer That is until I remember I have an appointment with Vanda

OrsquoBrien from Kirkcaldie and Stains Kirkcaldie and Stains is Wellingtonrsquos premiere department store Established in 1863 Kirks as it is known to Wellingtonians has occupied the same grand building on Lambton Quay since 1908 Vanda the food buyer for Kirks shows me around her wonderful department which has evolved over the years to offer more thanjustimportedluxurygoodslikecaviarandtrufflesalthoughyoucandefinitelystillgetthesehere

Vanda tells me that the biggest shift over the years has been the focus on New Zealand products with Wellingtonrsquos regional producers high on the list To highlight their local products there is a little sticker with the Kirks seal of approval on all products from the region Vanda says they use to stock French and Belgian chocolates now they are all New Zealand made This too is the case for their wines which other than the Champagne are all sourced from New Zealand vineyards The reason Vanda says is that New Zealand wines are as good as any in the world

They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is cuban

and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo

24

YouwillstillfindagreatrangeofimportedgoodsatKirkstheseVandasaysareiconicproductsNewZealanddoesnrsquotproduceThehugeJellyBellystandwith24flavoursisagreatexampleThere are also treats from the UK American Twinkies and more As we go further into the shop we come to the kitchenware department with every kitchen gadget pot pan and knife you can imagine Vanda explains about their regular tastings demos and themed events but to tell you the truth Irsquom no longer listening Talk about a kid in lolly shop Andrew is a little over food shops at this stage so we head to the Reserve Bank for something a little different Irsquom thinking that if we rob it can I buy one of everything at Kirkcaldies

AlthoughnotconvincedatfirstIsoondiscoverthemuseum at the Reserve Bank is in fact a fascinating place We just miss a school group and have the place to ourselves and with the help and knowledge of the friendly guide we have a thoroughly interesting time

Back to the hotel to warm up and a quick nap before our friendly local chauffer arrives to take us out to Miramar Aided by Peter Jacksons Weta workshop Miramar has suddenlybecometheldquoitrdquosuburbinWellingtonandaflurryof great restaurants and cafes have popped up

Tonight we are off to La Boca Loca which is right next door to the recently renovated Roxy cinema Great Mexican is always on my radar and I was lucky enough to meet Lucas one of the owners at the City Markets on Sunday La Bocas kitchen is led by a talented team Christopher Martinez is a chef born and bred in Mexico having moved to New Zealand to work at La Boca Adele McMahon is originally from Dunedin but has worked for some heavy weights in the industry including Luke Mangan Peter Gordon and most recently Al Brown

Prices are very reasonable with mains at $25 and tacos or enchilada type dishes being around the $11 mark At these prices we thought the dishes would be small and order a couple each Also we couldnrsquot decide This is not your old elPasoMexicanwithtomatoflavouredminceand lashings of sour cream The dishes are light andfreshwithhomemadetortillasandfillingslikechillimarinatedfishandroastporkshoulderWashed down with an authentic Mexican beer we roll out the door

Our last day arrives all too soon and we have to start thinking about heading home We have breakfast at Midnight Espresso one of Wellingtonrsquos original cafes and the birthplace of Havana coffee

We have one more important date and it has us heading back to Miramar for lunch at The Larder Here we are treated to a fabulous lunch by Jacob Brown and his team When the lunch crowd dwindles and we have finishedourmealwegetthechancetochattoJacobandI get the feeling Jacob and I would get on The Larder is a fabulous restaurantcafe anyone would be pleased to have in their neighbourhood Jacob describes the menu asproducefocussedwhichmeansitdirectlyreflectstheseasons A proponent of nose to tail eating Jacob is also keen for people to be open to different cuts of meat utilising and therefore honouring the animal

As you can imagine we leave Wellington with a longer list of places we need to return to next time we visit

wwwcitymarketconz

Every Sunday 830-12301 Herd St Wellington

wwwharboursidemarketconz

Every Sunday 730-100

wwwfidelscafecom

234 Cuba St Wellington

wwwlabocalocaconz

19 Park Rd Miramar WellingtonOpen 7 days - breakfast lunch

and dinner

wwwthelarderconz

cnr Darlington amp Camperdown Rds Miramar WellingtonOpen Tues- Sunday

(dinners Thurs Fri amp Sat)

wwwmoorewilsonconz

Cnr of Tory and College StreetsOpen 7 days

wwwwaikatoaandpconz

29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

at the Royal New Zealand Shoat the Royal New Zealand Show

love the aroma

Experience the fl avour

HOSTED BY

savour the taste

With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

facebook or visit our website wwwnourishmagazineconz

The country is coming to town this October

Royal New Zealand

Show Hosted by the

Waikato AampP Association

Friday 28th October to Sunday 30 October 2011

9am-4pm daily

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Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

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2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

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When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

204 river road

wwwwaikatofarmersmarketsconzwwwfacebookcompagesWaikato-Farmers-Market

Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

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AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

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Stainless steel drink bottles Environmentally friendly and non-leaching

Also available with neoprene Koolers for extra coolness ndash in a variety of colours Hygienic easy to clean and keep your drink cool

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We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

virgin olive oil as well as a standard pack of asparagus to give away (valued at $35 and $24)

To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

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Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

36

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31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

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WAITETE SOCIAL WINE CLUBLast Thursday of each month

6pmSpecial guest speaker

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International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

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For orders and enquiries

Ian WallacePh 07 829 5848imwallacextraconz

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Available at Tamahere Market

Birchwood Lane Vineyard 67 Birchwood Lane RD3 Hamilton 3283

Phone 07 856 2019

We grow grapes following organic guidelines without herbicides fungicides and insecticides resulting in a healthy and vibrant soil We make our wines

with a minimum of interference They show true and strong varietal characters

Taste our products at Tamahere Country Market every month Contact us for a mail-order price list or details of your local stockist Check out our range at wwwcuisinesceneconz and order online

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Top-quality condiments and dressings to enhance all your food every day

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ldquoIf itrsquos for the kitchen see us firstrdquo

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Available at all good food storesBakery Shop Hours Monday - Friday 730am - 3pm Saturday 730am - 12pm

236 Kahikatea Drive Hamilton(07) 847 1206

Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

wwwvolarebreadcom

Life cycle of a coffee bean Carmo de Minas Brasil

fresh coffee beans

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cup of excellence

specialty coffee

grinders

espresso machinery

brewing equipment

green coffee

coffee books

coffee jibber jabber

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To find out more about this exciting project contact George or Lou Belle Barrett

Waikato Co-ordinators on 021 175 5127 or waikatoconsciousconsumersorgnz

At the same time Conscious Consumers aim to empower customers to makeconsciouspurchasingchoicesCoffeecultureisfirmlyembeddedinNew Zealand now Hayley from Zinc Cafeacute told us that they ldquogenuinely believe that more and more people are caring not only about what they are eating but where their food is coming from We are pleased that

sustainability is catching on and it is only a good thing that organisations like Conscious Consumers are recognizing the importance of what we chose to dordquo Courtenay Paul from Momento agrees saying ldquoThese days people are paying a lot more attention to our environment and sustainability amp there is a drive for businesses to have better (environmental) business practicesrdquo

Earlier this year the project won a Green Ribbon Award recognising Conscious Consumers outstanding contribution to protecting and

enhancing New Zealandrsquos environment In July they expanded their reach to Auckland In September itrsquos Hamiltonrsquos turn The group admits that this is a ldquoliving projectrdquo and that the badges andteststoawardthebadgeswillevolvetoreflectchangingconsumer preferences and expectations

As well as the colourful window badges Conscious Consumers also have a website wwwconsciousconsumersorgnz with a directory of participating cafes and suppliers to the cafeacute industryofenvironmentallyfriendlyproductsYoursquollalsofindout what each badge means what criteria needs to be met to be awarded that badge and which cafes have been awarded it

The project is in its infancy in the region but the team have big plans ldquoOur aim for the Waikatorsquo says Lou Belle one of the regions co-ordinators ldquois to expand the Conscious Consumer cafeacute and supplier network from the initial townships of Hamilton Raglan and Cambridge into the wider region to include the vibrant cafe cultures from the Coromandel Peninsula as far south as the Taupo district and to include the many rural cafe gems in betweenrdquo

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

2

2

2

2

2

1 2

3

4

56

7

8

Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

12

13

9

Discover the gourmet delights in and around Katikati

Waihi

Tauranga

1 Bread NZ

Discover the authentic taste of organic sourdough bread and patisserie baked in awoodfiredoveninaruralsettingAllvisits are by appointment and a $10 per person cover charge applies

871 State Highway 2 RD1 KatikatiP 07 985 6231 M 027 348 7879 E henribreadnzcom W wwwbreadnzcom

2 Backblocks Food

Luxury handmade pateacutes dips and terrines made from pure New Zealand game meats and wild food Join us Fridays for tastings between 10am-3pm

244 Tanners Point Rd RD1 KatikatiP 021 261 4835E backblocksfoodgmailcomW wwwbackblocksconz

3 Katikati Frantoio Limited

Biogreenorganiccertifiedolivegroveour Viridis Grove olive oil is available at local Farmers Markets and in shops aroundtheBOPAppointmentsareessential to view the grove and olive processing facility

117 Lindemann Road RD1 KatikatiP 07 549 1467E heuckclearnetnz

Follow our Food trail map here

which will take you through the prolific growing area of Katikati in the Bay of Plenty and visit some of our great food

producers

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

2

2

2

2

2

1 2

3

4

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7

8

Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

12

13

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6 The Onion Vege Place

The Onion Vege Place is a family owned and operated vegetable store We hope youenjoythetasteofourfreshlocallygrown and in season vegetables Open 730 - 530 daily

2998 State Highway 2 RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 0232

4 Smokey Smoked Seafoods

TheexpertsinsmokedfishPopintochataboutsmokingyourfishortrysomeof ours Our shop hours are Monday to Friday8amto5pmforsmokedfishwithfreshfishonThursampFri

60d Marshall Rd Katikati P 07 549 1668E infosmokeyconzW wwwsmokeyconz

7 Kings Seeds

Kings Seeds is a 100 NZ owned and operated mail order seed company supplying New Zealand gardeners for over thirty years Open to the public every Friday 9-noon

189 Wharawhara Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 3409 E infokingsseedsconz W wwwkingsseedsconz

8 Fantail Lodge

Fantail Lodge is a country estate with a working orchard and a luxury lodge Our own restaurant lsquoChapeaursquo specialises infreshlocalproduceampawardwinningwines

117 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 1581E infofantaillodgeconzW wwwfantailodgeconzFb wwwfacebookcomfantaillodgecountryestate

12 Incredible Edibles

Wanderenjoyandsamplethefruitsfrom our 3 hectares of entirely edible plants Tours takes approximately 15hours $10 per person and booking are essential

60 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 552 0331W wwwedibleconz

11 Harbourside Macadamias

This picturesque orchard with breathtaking views produces macadamia nuts citrus avocados and kiwifruit

402 Matahui Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 522 0718E daniellxtraconzW wwwharboursidemacadamiascom

estled into the coastline Katikati is the northern gateway to the Bay of Plenty From hills to harbour it is no more than a 10 minute drive Sitting at the foothills of the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park and dipping its toes into the Tauranga harbour you will discover Katikati has an amazing array of artisan producers and wonderful food grown from the fertile land and pristine watersN

9 Perfectly Pure

PerfectlyPurepreservesjustlikeGrand-ma used to make Visit our shop which sellssoapschocolatesampothergoodiesall made by Trish Open 1030am ndash 400pmFriSatampSun

277 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 2252 E trishxtraconz

While taking the opportunity to visit the local food producers take time to see what else Katikati has to offer Katikati also known as New Zealandrsquos Mural Townstartedin1991withjustthreemuralsandnowboastsover46worksof art depicting the communities history and culture

AlsouniquetoKatikatiistheHaikuPathwayawalkabout2kmslongwhichwinds its way along the Uretara River The paths lead past boulders engraved with Haiku a short poem (usually about nature) written by poets from around the world Visit wwwkatikaticuisinecom

13 Basecamp Country Shop amp Smokery

Basecamp is a boutique salami business Come and view the hand-built smoke houses and maybe catch a glimpse of trophy stags or wild boar grazing in the paddocks along the driveway Shop hours Monday ndash Thursday 9am-4pm Friday 9am-12pm

504 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 552 0013E infobasecampsalamisconzW wwwbasecampsalamisconz

5 Kaimai Country Collection

Pop into Kaimai Country Collection and discover more than antiques We make a great range of handmade preserves using local ingredients as well as decadent fruit cakes Opening hours 7days a week 10am-5pm

19 Main Road KatikatiP 07 549 5820E kaimaicountryxtraconz

10 Mount Eliza Cheese

Artisancheesemakersmakingcloth-ripened hard cheeses You can buy our cheeses at the Tauranga Farmerrsquos Market at the Katikati Produce Market Door sales factory tours and tastings by appointment

266 Hot Springs Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 549 5669E cheesemountelizaconzW wwwmountelizaconz

21

WellingtonNew Zealandrsquos capital of food

W

22

ellington is where I caught the hospitality bug and will always have a special place in my heart I arrived in Wellington a fresh faced 18 year old from Hamilton where an espresso machinewasstillararesightandfinediningwasthebuffet

at Memory Lane Restaurant Wellington was then and still is today our capital of food

Whenever I get the chance to return there is never enough time to revisit old favourites and discover the newest hippest places that have sprung up This year my husband Andrew and I decided to head down for Wellington on a Plate In its third year Wellington on a Plate is so popular many of the events in the two week programme sold out within a matter of days

Known for my lists and aided by the team at Grow Wellington I had a jam packed few days lined up We arrived on Saturday night and were whisked off for a wonderful home cooked meal with friends now living in Newtown What a great way to start our weekend

The next morning the forecast cold snap had arrived But we have come prepared this is after all Wellington So wrapped up warmly we wandered down to the waterfront to check out the City Market Held in the Chaffers Dock building the City Market has been described as a stellar line up of local food and beverage producers under one roof

Started by Martin Bosley and Rachel Taulelei just over 2 years ago the market doesnrsquot have the strict rules many Farmers Markets have yet it still

managestoreflectthewonderfuldiversityoftheWellingtonregionRachel says ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of community through foodrdquo

RachelwhoownsYellowBrickRoadawholesalefishsupplycompanywhichprovideschefswithlonglinesustainablefishsaystheideaforthemarket came together pretty quickly Within 10-12 weeks of Rachel and Martin having the idea it was up and running Beside Rachelrsquos busy stand is Martin Bosley one of New Zealandrsquos most awarded chefs cooking up humble bacon butties

Each week the market hosts a different restaurant Rachel says they have been lucky because the venue which Martin uses for events has a commercial kitchen meaning local restaurants can have a chance to showcase what they do well Rachel also believes that the market is a great

way for local businesses that are now everyday names like Emporio coffee to stay in touch with their customers So after the low down from Rachel I am off to meet eat and discover

First up is Nikki from Creative Cooking with her array of the popular macarons But what Nikki really wants me to try are her delicate Caneleacutes These delicate

French cakes are picked to be the next big thing Next door is Rachel from the Prodigal Daughter Rachel imports a fabulous range of Italian delicacies frompastatotrufflesandiskeenformetotrysomeNexttocatchmy attention is Anthony the Head chef at Wakelin House in Greytown You may have seen their range of gourmet pies aioli and pates which are available at Farro Fresh and Nosh stores

The city market reflects the wonderful diversity of the

wellington region ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of

community through foodrdquo

23

Handmade chocolates wine fresh produce crepes and amazing pastries are all available at the market but I am drawn to La Marche Francais cheeses With a shop and cafe in Thorndon this is another place I have heard lots about I am in heaven surrounded by an amazing array of imported cheeses including a huge selection of unpasteurised ones

After about two hours Andrew my husband looks seriously bored so we head back out into the elements to discover the Harbourside Market Even as an impending snow storm rolls in this market is teaming with people Huge fruit and vegetable stalls dominate with artisan producers and ready to eat food scattered around

Two minutes walk past the Harbourside Market and we are at Te Papa so we pop in to see whatrsquos on at lsquoour placersquo It is quickly apparent we are not the only ones who think Te Papa is a great option on a cold Sunday morning Andrew heads for the giant squid exhibition Hey itrsquos kind of food

Next stop is coffee at Cafe Deluxe a typical Wellington spot next to the Embassy theatre which has remained a constant for over two decades Revived we head to Moore Wilsons on Tory St Open 7 days a week Moore Wilsons is a foodiersquos heaven Originally a trade only business Moore Wilsons has been supplying Wellingtonrsquos restaurants and cafes with top quality ingredients for nearly 100 years In the last 15 years this family business opened its doors to the general public and is now one of the best food storesinthecountryHereyouwillfindamazingproducemeatandfreshfishwinescheesebreadsandmoreSincemylastvisitthefloorspacehasmore than doubled and there is even a full display kitchen

Exhausted we are thankful that in Wellington you are never far from a great restaurant or cafe We head to Fidelrsquos just 2 minutes from our hotel on Cuba St They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo and I would have to agree The food is great cafe

fare with a mix of pizza salads curries and so on all of which is generous and reasonably priced The service like almost everywhere in Wellington was spot on We leave with a big slice of homemade carrot cake for dessert

Monday we wake to snow falling and decide to snuggle in for a bit longer That is until I remember I have an appointment with Vanda

OrsquoBrien from Kirkcaldie and Stains Kirkcaldie and Stains is Wellingtonrsquos premiere department store Established in 1863 Kirks as it is known to Wellingtonians has occupied the same grand building on Lambton Quay since 1908 Vanda the food buyer for Kirks shows me around her wonderful department which has evolved over the years to offer more thanjustimportedluxurygoodslikecaviarandtrufflesalthoughyoucandefinitelystillgetthesehere

Vanda tells me that the biggest shift over the years has been the focus on New Zealand products with Wellingtonrsquos regional producers high on the list To highlight their local products there is a little sticker with the Kirks seal of approval on all products from the region Vanda says they use to stock French and Belgian chocolates now they are all New Zealand made This too is the case for their wines which other than the Champagne are all sourced from New Zealand vineyards The reason Vanda says is that New Zealand wines are as good as any in the world

They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is cuban

and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo

24

YouwillstillfindagreatrangeofimportedgoodsatKirkstheseVandasaysareiconicproductsNewZealanddoesnrsquotproduceThehugeJellyBellystandwith24flavoursisagreatexampleThere are also treats from the UK American Twinkies and more As we go further into the shop we come to the kitchenware department with every kitchen gadget pot pan and knife you can imagine Vanda explains about their regular tastings demos and themed events but to tell you the truth Irsquom no longer listening Talk about a kid in lolly shop Andrew is a little over food shops at this stage so we head to the Reserve Bank for something a little different Irsquom thinking that if we rob it can I buy one of everything at Kirkcaldies

AlthoughnotconvincedatfirstIsoondiscoverthemuseum at the Reserve Bank is in fact a fascinating place We just miss a school group and have the place to ourselves and with the help and knowledge of the friendly guide we have a thoroughly interesting time

Back to the hotel to warm up and a quick nap before our friendly local chauffer arrives to take us out to Miramar Aided by Peter Jacksons Weta workshop Miramar has suddenlybecometheldquoitrdquosuburbinWellingtonandaflurryof great restaurants and cafes have popped up

Tonight we are off to La Boca Loca which is right next door to the recently renovated Roxy cinema Great Mexican is always on my radar and I was lucky enough to meet Lucas one of the owners at the City Markets on Sunday La Bocas kitchen is led by a talented team Christopher Martinez is a chef born and bred in Mexico having moved to New Zealand to work at La Boca Adele McMahon is originally from Dunedin but has worked for some heavy weights in the industry including Luke Mangan Peter Gordon and most recently Al Brown

Prices are very reasonable with mains at $25 and tacos or enchilada type dishes being around the $11 mark At these prices we thought the dishes would be small and order a couple each Also we couldnrsquot decide This is not your old elPasoMexicanwithtomatoflavouredminceand lashings of sour cream The dishes are light andfreshwithhomemadetortillasandfillingslikechillimarinatedfishandroastporkshoulderWashed down with an authentic Mexican beer we roll out the door

Our last day arrives all too soon and we have to start thinking about heading home We have breakfast at Midnight Espresso one of Wellingtonrsquos original cafes and the birthplace of Havana coffee

We have one more important date and it has us heading back to Miramar for lunch at The Larder Here we are treated to a fabulous lunch by Jacob Brown and his team When the lunch crowd dwindles and we have finishedourmealwegetthechancetochattoJacobandI get the feeling Jacob and I would get on The Larder is a fabulous restaurantcafe anyone would be pleased to have in their neighbourhood Jacob describes the menu asproducefocussedwhichmeansitdirectlyreflectstheseasons A proponent of nose to tail eating Jacob is also keen for people to be open to different cuts of meat utilising and therefore honouring the animal

As you can imagine we leave Wellington with a longer list of places we need to return to next time we visit

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Every Sunday 830-12301 Herd St Wellington

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Every Sunday 730-100

wwwfidelscafecom

234 Cuba St Wellington

wwwlabocalocaconz

19 Park Rd Miramar WellingtonOpen 7 days - breakfast lunch

and dinner

wwwthelarderconz

cnr Darlington amp Camperdown Rds Miramar WellingtonOpen Tues- Sunday

(dinners Thurs Fri amp Sat)

wwwmoorewilsonconz

Cnr of Tory and College StreetsOpen 7 days

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29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

at the Royal New Zealand Shoat the Royal New Zealand Show

love the aroma

Experience the fl avour

HOSTED BY

savour the taste

With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

facebook or visit our website wwwnourishmagazineconz

The country is coming to town this October

Royal New Zealand

Show Hosted by the

Waikato AampP Association

Friday 28th October to Sunday 30 October 2011

9am-4pm daily

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Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

28

2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

29

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

204 river road

wwwwaikatofarmersmarketsconzwwwfacebookcompagesWaikato-Farmers-Market

Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

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AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

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Stainless steel drink bottles Environmentally friendly and non-leaching

Also available with neoprene Koolers for extra coolness ndash in a variety of colours Hygienic easy to clean and keep your drink cool

Variety of sizes between 350ml and 2L Dishwasher safe and able to take ice cubes

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We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

virgin olive oil as well as a standard pack of asparagus to give away (valued at $35 and $24)

To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

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Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

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31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

find us on facebookphone 07 863 8980

WAITETE SOCIAL WINE CLUBLast Thursday of each month

6pmSpecial guest speaker

OCTOBERFESTSaturday Oct 29th

BOOK NOW$20pp

International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

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Available at all good food storesBakery Shop Hours Monday - Friday 730am - 3pm Saturday 730am - 12pm

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Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

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Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

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Discover the gourmet delights in and around Katikati

Waihi

Tauranga

1 Bread NZ

Discover the authentic taste of organic sourdough bread and patisserie baked in awoodfiredoveninaruralsettingAllvisits are by appointment and a $10 per person cover charge applies

871 State Highway 2 RD1 KatikatiP 07 985 6231 M 027 348 7879 E henribreadnzcom W wwwbreadnzcom

2 Backblocks Food

Luxury handmade pateacutes dips and terrines made from pure New Zealand game meats and wild food Join us Fridays for tastings between 10am-3pm

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3 Katikati Frantoio Limited

Biogreenorganiccertifiedolivegroveour Viridis Grove olive oil is available at local Farmers Markets and in shops aroundtheBOPAppointmentsareessential to view the grove and olive processing facility

117 Lindemann Road RD1 KatikatiP 07 549 1467E heuckclearnetnz

Follow our Food trail map here

which will take you through the prolific growing area of Katikati in the Bay of Plenty and visit some of our great food

producers

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

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MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

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Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

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6 The Onion Vege Place

The Onion Vege Place is a family owned and operated vegetable store We hope youenjoythetasteofourfreshlocallygrown and in season vegetables Open 730 - 530 daily

2998 State Highway 2 RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 0232

4 Smokey Smoked Seafoods

TheexpertsinsmokedfishPopintochataboutsmokingyourfishortrysomeof ours Our shop hours are Monday to Friday8amto5pmforsmokedfishwithfreshfishonThursampFri

60d Marshall Rd Katikati P 07 549 1668E infosmokeyconzW wwwsmokeyconz

7 Kings Seeds

Kings Seeds is a 100 NZ owned and operated mail order seed company supplying New Zealand gardeners for over thirty years Open to the public every Friday 9-noon

189 Wharawhara Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 3409 E infokingsseedsconz W wwwkingsseedsconz

8 Fantail Lodge

Fantail Lodge is a country estate with a working orchard and a luxury lodge Our own restaurant lsquoChapeaursquo specialises infreshlocalproduceampawardwinningwines

117 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 1581E infofantaillodgeconzW wwwfantailodgeconzFb wwwfacebookcomfantaillodgecountryestate

12 Incredible Edibles

Wanderenjoyandsamplethefruitsfrom our 3 hectares of entirely edible plants Tours takes approximately 15hours $10 per person and booking are essential

60 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 552 0331W wwwedibleconz

11 Harbourside Macadamias

This picturesque orchard with breathtaking views produces macadamia nuts citrus avocados and kiwifruit

402 Matahui Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 522 0718E daniellxtraconzW wwwharboursidemacadamiascom

estled into the coastline Katikati is the northern gateway to the Bay of Plenty From hills to harbour it is no more than a 10 minute drive Sitting at the foothills of the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park and dipping its toes into the Tauranga harbour you will discover Katikati has an amazing array of artisan producers and wonderful food grown from the fertile land and pristine watersN

9 Perfectly Pure

PerfectlyPurepreservesjustlikeGrand-ma used to make Visit our shop which sellssoapschocolatesampothergoodiesall made by Trish Open 1030am ndash 400pmFriSatampSun

277 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 2252 E trishxtraconz

While taking the opportunity to visit the local food producers take time to see what else Katikati has to offer Katikati also known as New Zealandrsquos Mural Townstartedin1991withjustthreemuralsandnowboastsover46worksof art depicting the communities history and culture

AlsouniquetoKatikatiistheHaikuPathwayawalkabout2kmslongwhichwinds its way along the Uretara River The paths lead past boulders engraved with Haiku a short poem (usually about nature) written by poets from around the world Visit wwwkatikaticuisinecom

13 Basecamp Country Shop amp Smokery

Basecamp is a boutique salami business Come and view the hand-built smoke houses and maybe catch a glimpse of trophy stags or wild boar grazing in the paddocks along the driveway Shop hours Monday ndash Thursday 9am-4pm Friday 9am-12pm

504 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 552 0013E infobasecampsalamisconzW wwwbasecampsalamisconz

5 Kaimai Country Collection

Pop into Kaimai Country Collection and discover more than antiques We make a great range of handmade preserves using local ingredients as well as decadent fruit cakes Opening hours 7days a week 10am-5pm

19 Main Road KatikatiP 07 549 5820E kaimaicountryxtraconz

10 Mount Eliza Cheese

Artisancheesemakersmakingcloth-ripened hard cheeses You can buy our cheeses at the Tauranga Farmerrsquos Market at the Katikati Produce Market Door sales factory tours and tastings by appointment

266 Hot Springs Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 549 5669E cheesemountelizaconzW wwwmountelizaconz

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WellingtonNew Zealandrsquos capital of food

W

22

ellington is where I caught the hospitality bug and will always have a special place in my heart I arrived in Wellington a fresh faced 18 year old from Hamilton where an espresso machinewasstillararesightandfinediningwasthebuffet

at Memory Lane Restaurant Wellington was then and still is today our capital of food

Whenever I get the chance to return there is never enough time to revisit old favourites and discover the newest hippest places that have sprung up This year my husband Andrew and I decided to head down for Wellington on a Plate In its third year Wellington on a Plate is so popular many of the events in the two week programme sold out within a matter of days

Known for my lists and aided by the team at Grow Wellington I had a jam packed few days lined up We arrived on Saturday night and were whisked off for a wonderful home cooked meal with friends now living in Newtown What a great way to start our weekend

The next morning the forecast cold snap had arrived But we have come prepared this is after all Wellington So wrapped up warmly we wandered down to the waterfront to check out the City Market Held in the Chaffers Dock building the City Market has been described as a stellar line up of local food and beverage producers under one roof

Started by Martin Bosley and Rachel Taulelei just over 2 years ago the market doesnrsquot have the strict rules many Farmers Markets have yet it still

managestoreflectthewonderfuldiversityoftheWellingtonregionRachel says ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of community through foodrdquo

RachelwhoownsYellowBrickRoadawholesalefishsupplycompanywhichprovideschefswithlonglinesustainablefishsaystheideaforthemarket came together pretty quickly Within 10-12 weeks of Rachel and Martin having the idea it was up and running Beside Rachelrsquos busy stand is Martin Bosley one of New Zealandrsquos most awarded chefs cooking up humble bacon butties

Each week the market hosts a different restaurant Rachel says they have been lucky because the venue which Martin uses for events has a commercial kitchen meaning local restaurants can have a chance to showcase what they do well Rachel also believes that the market is a great

way for local businesses that are now everyday names like Emporio coffee to stay in touch with their customers So after the low down from Rachel I am off to meet eat and discover

First up is Nikki from Creative Cooking with her array of the popular macarons But what Nikki really wants me to try are her delicate Caneleacutes These delicate

French cakes are picked to be the next big thing Next door is Rachel from the Prodigal Daughter Rachel imports a fabulous range of Italian delicacies frompastatotrufflesandiskeenformetotrysomeNexttocatchmy attention is Anthony the Head chef at Wakelin House in Greytown You may have seen their range of gourmet pies aioli and pates which are available at Farro Fresh and Nosh stores

The city market reflects the wonderful diversity of the

wellington region ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of

community through foodrdquo

23

Handmade chocolates wine fresh produce crepes and amazing pastries are all available at the market but I am drawn to La Marche Francais cheeses With a shop and cafe in Thorndon this is another place I have heard lots about I am in heaven surrounded by an amazing array of imported cheeses including a huge selection of unpasteurised ones

After about two hours Andrew my husband looks seriously bored so we head back out into the elements to discover the Harbourside Market Even as an impending snow storm rolls in this market is teaming with people Huge fruit and vegetable stalls dominate with artisan producers and ready to eat food scattered around

Two minutes walk past the Harbourside Market and we are at Te Papa so we pop in to see whatrsquos on at lsquoour placersquo It is quickly apparent we are not the only ones who think Te Papa is a great option on a cold Sunday morning Andrew heads for the giant squid exhibition Hey itrsquos kind of food

Next stop is coffee at Cafe Deluxe a typical Wellington spot next to the Embassy theatre which has remained a constant for over two decades Revived we head to Moore Wilsons on Tory St Open 7 days a week Moore Wilsons is a foodiersquos heaven Originally a trade only business Moore Wilsons has been supplying Wellingtonrsquos restaurants and cafes with top quality ingredients for nearly 100 years In the last 15 years this family business opened its doors to the general public and is now one of the best food storesinthecountryHereyouwillfindamazingproducemeatandfreshfishwinescheesebreadsandmoreSincemylastvisitthefloorspacehasmore than doubled and there is even a full display kitchen

Exhausted we are thankful that in Wellington you are never far from a great restaurant or cafe We head to Fidelrsquos just 2 minutes from our hotel on Cuba St They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo and I would have to agree The food is great cafe

fare with a mix of pizza salads curries and so on all of which is generous and reasonably priced The service like almost everywhere in Wellington was spot on We leave with a big slice of homemade carrot cake for dessert

Monday we wake to snow falling and decide to snuggle in for a bit longer That is until I remember I have an appointment with Vanda

OrsquoBrien from Kirkcaldie and Stains Kirkcaldie and Stains is Wellingtonrsquos premiere department store Established in 1863 Kirks as it is known to Wellingtonians has occupied the same grand building on Lambton Quay since 1908 Vanda the food buyer for Kirks shows me around her wonderful department which has evolved over the years to offer more thanjustimportedluxurygoodslikecaviarandtrufflesalthoughyoucandefinitelystillgetthesehere

Vanda tells me that the biggest shift over the years has been the focus on New Zealand products with Wellingtonrsquos regional producers high on the list To highlight their local products there is a little sticker with the Kirks seal of approval on all products from the region Vanda says they use to stock French and Belgian chocolates now they are all New Zealand made This too is the case for their wines which other than the Champagne are all sourced from New Zealand vineyards The reason Vanda says is that New Zealand wines are as good as any in the world

They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is cuban

and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo

24

YouwillstillfindagreatrangeofimportedgoodsatKirkstheseVandasaysareiconicproductsNewZealanddoesnrsquotproduceThehugeJellyBellystandwith24flavoursisagreatexampleThere are also treats from the UK American Twinkies and more As we go further into the shop we come to the kitchenware department with every kitchen gadget pot pan and knife you can imagine Vanda explains about their regular tastings demos and themed events but to tell you the truth Irsquom no longer listening Talk about a kid in lolly shop Andrew is a little over food shops at this stage so we head to the Reserve Bank for something a little different Irsquom thinking that if we rob it can I buy one of everything at Kirkcaldies

AlthoughnotconvincedatfirstIsoondiscoverthemuseum at the Reserve Bank is in fact a fascinating place We just miss a school group and have the place to ourselves and with the help and knowledge of the friendly guide we have a thoroughly interesting time

Back to the hotel to warm up and a quick nap before our friendly local chauffer arrives to take us out to Miramar Aided by Peter Jacksons Weta workshop Miramar has suddenlybecometheldquoitrdquosuburbinWellingtonandaflurryof great restaurants and cafes have popped up

Tonight we are off to La Boca Loca which is right next door to the recently renovated Roxy cinema Great Mexican is always on my radar and I was lucky enough to meet Lucas one of the owners at the City Markets on Sunday La Bocas kitchen is led by a talented team Christopher Martinez is a chef born and bred in Mexico having moved to New Zealand to work at La Boca Adele McMahon is originally from Dunedin but has worked for some heavy weights in the industry including Luke Mangan Peter Gordon and most recently Al Brown

Prices are very reasonable with mains at $25 and tacos or enchilada type dishes being around the $11 mark At these prices we thought the dishes would be small and order a couple each Also we couldnrsquot decide This is not your old elPasoMexicanwithtomatoflavouredminceand lashings of sour cream The dishes are light andfreshwithhomemadetortillasandfillingslikechillimarinatedfishandroastporkshoulderWashed down with an authentic Mexican beer we roll out the door

Our last day arrives all too soon and we have to start thinking about heading home We have breakfast at Midnight Espresso one of Wellingtonrsquos original cafes and the birthplace of Havana coffee

We have one more important date and it has us heading back to Miramar for lunch at The Larder Here we are treated to a fabulous lunch by Jacob Brown and his team When the lunch crowd dwindles and we have finishedourmealwegetthechancetochattoJacobandI get the feeling Jacob and I would get on The Larder is a fabulous restaurantcafe anyone would be pleased to have in their neighbourhood Jacob describes the menu asproducefocussedwhichmeansitdirectlyreflectstheseasons A proponent of nose to tail eating Jacob is also keen for people to be open to different cuts of meat utilising and therefore honouring the animal

As you can imagine we leave Wellington with a longer list of places we need to return to next time we visit

wwwcitymarketconz

Every Sunday 830-12301 Herd St Wellington

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Every Sunday 730-100

wwwfidelscafecom

234 Cuba St Wellington

wwwlabocalocaconz

19 Park Rd Miramar WellingtonOpen 7 days - breakfast lunch

and dinner

wwwthelarderconz

cnr Darlington amp Camperdown Rds Miramar WellingtonOpen Tues- Sunday

(dinners Thurs Fri amp Sat)

wwwmoorewilsonconz

Cnr of Tory and College StreetsOpen 7 days

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29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

at the Royal New Zealand Shoat the Royal New Zealand Show

love the aroma

Experience the fl avour

HOSTED BY

savour the taste

With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

facebook or visit our website wwwnourishmagazineconz

The country is coming to town this October

Royal New Zealand

Show Hosted by the

Waikato AampP Association

Friday 28th October to Sunday 30 October 2011

9am-4pm daily

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Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

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2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

29

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

204 river road

wwwwaikatofarmersmarketsconzwwwfacebookcompagesWaikato-Farmers-Market

Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

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AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

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Stainless steel drink bottles Environmentally friendly and non-leaching

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We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

virgin olive oil as well as a standard pack of asparagus to give away (valued at $35 and $24)

To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

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Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

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in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

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frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

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31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

find us on facebookphone 07 863 8980

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6pmSpecial guest speaker

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International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

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Available at Tamahere Market

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Phone 07 856 2019

We grow grapes following organic guidelines without herbicides fungicides and insecticides resulting in a healthy and vibrant soil We make our wines

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Available at all good food storesBakery Shop Hours Monday - Friday 730am - 3pm Saturday 730am - 12pm

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Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

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Tanners Point

Shelly BayBowentown

Katikati

Aongatete Te HopaiIsland

MatakanaIsland

Tauranga Harbour

Karewa Island

Bay of Plenty

MoturikiIsland

MountMaunganui

MotuotauIsland

MotutangaroaIsle

Omokoroa

RangiwaeaIsland

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Katikati Bird Garden

Katikati Heritage Museum

1011

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6 The Onion Vege Place

The Onion Vege Place is a family owned and operated vegetable store We hope youenjoythetasteofourfreshlocallygrown and in season vegetables Open 730 - 530 daily

2998 State Highway 2 RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 0232

4 Smokey Smoked Seafoods

TheexpertsinsmokedfishPopintochataboutsmokingyourfishortrysomeof ours Our shop hours are Monday to Friday8amto5pmforsmokedfishwithfreshfishonThursampFri

60d Marshall Rd Katikati P 07 549 1668E infosmokeyconzW wwwsmokeyconz

7 Kings Seeds

Kings Seeds is a 100 NZ owned and operated mail order seed company supplying New Zealand gardeners for over thirty years Open to the public every Friday 9-noon

189 Wharawhara Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 3409 E infokingsseedsconz W wwwkingsseedsconz

8 Fantail Lodge

Fantail Lodge is a country estate with a working orchard and a luxury lodge Our own restaurant lsquoChapeaursquo specialises infreshlocalproduceampawardwinningwines

117 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 1581E infofantaillodgeconzW wwwfantailodgeconzFb wwwfacebookcomfantaillodgecountryestate

12 Incredible Edibles

Wanderenjoyandsamplethefruitsfrom our 3 hectares of entirely edible plants Tours takes approximately 15hours $10 per person and booking are essential

60 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 552 0331W wwwedibleconz

11 Harbourside Macadamias

This picturesque orchard with breathtaking views produces macadamia nuts citrus avocados and kiwifruit

402 Matahui Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 522 0718E daniellxtraconzW wwwharboursidemacadamiascom

estled into the coastline Katikati is the northern gateway to the Bay of Plenty From hills to harbour it is no more than a 10 minute drive Sitting at the foothills of the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park and dipping its toes into the Tauranga harbour you will discover Katikati has an amazing array of artisan producers and wonderful food grown from the fertile land and pristine watersN

9 Perfectly Pure

PerfectlyPurepreservesjustlikeGrand-ma used to make Visit our shop which sellssoapschocolatesampothergoodiesall made by Trish Open 1030am ndash 400pmFriSatampSun

277 Rea Road RD2 KatikatiP 07 549 2252 E trishxtraconz

While taking the opportunity to visit the local food producers take time to see what else Katikati has to offer Katikati also known as New Zealandrsquos Mural Townstartedin1991withjustthreemuralsandnowboastsover46worksof art depicting the communities history and culture

AlsouniquetoKatikatiistheHaikuPathwayawalkabout2kmslongwhichwinds its way along the Uretara River The paths lead past boulders engraved with Haiku a short poem (usually about nature) written by poets from around the world Visit wwwkatikaticuisinecom

13 Basecamp Country Shop amp Smokery

Basecamp is a boutique salami business Come and view the hand-built smoke houses and maybe catch a glimpse of trophy stags or wild boar grazing in the paddocks along the driveway Shop hours Monday ndash Thursday 9am-4pm Friday 9am-12pm

504 Lockington Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 552 0013E infobasecampsalamisconzW wwwbasecampsalamisconz

5 Kaimai Country Collection

Pop into Kaimai Country Collection and discover more than antiques We make a great range of handmade preserves using local ingredients as well as decadent fruit cakes Opening hours 7days a week 10am-5pm

19 Main Road KatikatiP 07 549 5820E kaimaicountryxtraconz

10 Mount Eliza Cheese

Artisancheesemakersmakingcloth-ripened hard cheeses You can buy our cheeses at the Tauranga Farmerrsquos Market at the Katikati Produce Market Door sales factory tours and tastings by appointment

266 Hot Springs Road RD2 KatikatiPF 07 549 5669E cheesemountelizaconzW wwwmountelizaconz

21

WellingtonNew Zealandrsquos capital of food

W

22

ellington is where I caught the hospitality bug and will always have a special place in my heart I arrived in Wellington a fresh faced 18 year old from Hamilton where an espresso machinewasstillararesightandfinediningwasthebuffet

at Memory Lane Restaurant Wellington was then and still is today our capital of food

Whenever I get the chance to return there is never enough time to revisit old favourites and discover the newest hippest places that have sprung up This year my husband Andrew and I decided to head down for Wellington on a Plate In its third year Wellington on a Plate is so popular many of the events in the two week programme sold out within a matter of days

Known for my lists and aided by the team at Grow Wellington I had a jam packed few days lined up We arrived on Saturday night and were whisked off for a wonderful home cooked meal with friends now living in Newtown What a great way to start our weekend

The next morning the forecast cold snap had arrived But we have come prepared this is after all Wellington So wrapped up warmly we wandered down to the waterfront to check out the City Market Held in the Chaffers Dock building the City Market has been described as a stellar line up of local food and beverage producers under one roof

Started by Martin Bosley and Rachel Taulelei just over 2 years ago the market doesnrsquot have the strict rules many Farmers Markets have yet it still

managestoreflectthewonderfuldiversityoftheWellingtonregionRachel says ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of community through foodrdquo

RachelwhoownsYellowBrickRoadawholesalefishsupplycompanywhichprovideschefswithlonglinesustainablefishsaystheideaforthemarket came together pretty quickly Within 10-12 weeks of Rachel and Martin having the idea it was up and running Beside Rachelrsquos busy stand is Martin Bosley one of New Zealandrsquos most awarded chefs cooking up humble bacon butties

Each week the market hosts a different restaurant Rachel says they have been lucky because the venue which Martin uses for events has a commercial kitchen meaning local restaurants can have a chance to showcase what they do well Rachel also believes that the market is a great

way for local businesses that are now everyday names like Emporio coffee to stay in touch with their customers So after the low down from Rachel I am off to meet eat and discover

First up is Nikki from Creative Cooking with her array of the popular macarons But what Nikki really wants me to try are her delicate Caneleacutes These delicate

French cakes are picked to be the next big thing Next door is Rachel from the Prodigal Daughter Rachel imports a fabulous range of Italian delicacies frompastatotrufflesandiskeenformetotrysomeNexttocatchmy attention is Anthony the Head chef at Wakelin House in Greytown You may have seen their range of gourmet pies aioli and pates which are available at Farro Fresh and Nosh stores

The city market reflects the wonderful diversity of the

wellington region ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of

community through foodrdquo

23

Handmade chocolates wine fresh produce crepes and amazing pastries are all available at the market but I am drawn to La Marche Francais cheeses With a shop and cafe in Thorndon this is another place I have heard lots about I am in heaven surrounded by an amazing array of imported cheeses including a huge selection of unpasteurised ones

After about two hours Andrew my husband looks seriously bored so we head back out into the elements to discover the Harbourside Market Even as an impending snow storm rolls in this market is teaming with people Huge fruit and vegetable stalls dominate with artisan producers and ready to eat food scattered around

Two minutes walk past the Harbourside Market and we are at Te Papa so we pop in to see whatrsquos on at lsquoour placersquo It is quickly apparent we are not the only ones who think Te Papa is a great option on a cold Sunday morning Andrew heads for the giant squid exhibition Hey itrsquos kind of food

Next stop is coffee at Cafe Deluxe a typical Wellington spot next to the Embassy theatre which has remained a constant for over two decades Revived we head to Moore Wilsons on Tory St Open 7 days a week Moore Wilsons is a foodiersquos heaven Originally a trade only business Moore Wilsons has been supplying Wellingtonrsquos restaurants and cafes with top quality ingredients for nearly 100 years In the last 15 years this family business opened its doors to the general public and is now one of the best food storesinthecountryHereyouwillfindamazingproducemeatandfreshfishwinescheesebreadsandmoreSincemylastvisitthefloorspacehasmore than doubled and there is even a full display kitchen

Exhausted we are thankful that in Wellington you are never far from a great restaurant or cafe We head to Fidelrsquos just 2 minutes from our hotel on Cuba St They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo and I would have to agree The food is great cafe

fare with a mix of pizza salads curries and so on all of which is generous and reasonably priced The service like almost everywhere in Wellington was spot on We leave with a big slice of homemade carrot cake for dessert

Monday we wake to snow falling and decide to snuggle in for a bit longer That is until I remember I have an appointment with Vanda

OrsquoBrien from Kirkcaldie and Stains Kirkcaldie and Stains is Wellingtonrsquos premiere department store Established in 1863 Kirks as it is known to Wellingtonians has occupied the same grand building on Lambton Quay since 1908 Vanda the food buyer for Kirks shows me around her wonderful department which has evolved over the years to offer more thanjustimportedluxurygoodslikecaviarandtrufflesalthoughyoucandefinitelystillgetthesehere

Vanda tells me that the biggest shift over the years has been the focus on New Zealand products with Wellingtonrsquos regional producers high on the list To highlight their local products there is a little sticker with the Kirks seal of approval on all products from the region Vanda says they use to stock French and Belgian chocolates now they are all New Zealand made This too is the case for their wines which other than the Champagne are all sourced from New Zealand vineyards The reason Vanda says is that New Zealand wines are as good as any in the world

They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is cuban

and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo

24

YouwillstillfindagreatrangeofimportedgoodsatKirkstheseVandasaysareiconicproductsNewZealanddoesnrsquotproduceThehugeJellyBellystandwith24flavoursisagreatexampleThere are also treats from the UK American Twinkies and more As we go further into the shop we come to the kitchenware department with every kitchen gadget pot pan and knife you can imagine Vanda explains about their regular tastings demos and themed events but to tell you the truth Irsquom no longer listening Talk about a kid in lolly shop Andrew is a little over food shops at this stage so we head to the Reserve Bank for something a little different Irsquom thinking that if we rob it can I buy one of everything at Kirkcaldies

AlthoughnotconvincedatfirstIsoondiscoverthemuseum at the Reserve Bank is in fact a fascinating place We just miss a school group and have the place to ourselves and with the help and knowledge of the friendly guide we have a thoroughly interesting time

Back to the hotel to warm up and a quick nap before our friendly local chauffer arrives to take us out to Miramar Aided by Peter Jacksons Weta workshop Miramar has suddenlybecometheldquoitrdquosuburbinWellingtonandaflurryof great restaurants and cafes have popped up

Tonight we are off to La Boca Loca which is right next door to the recently renovated Roxy cinema Great Mexican is always on my radar and I was lucky enough to meet Lucas one of the owners at the City Markets on Sunday La Bocas kitchen is led by a talented team Christopher Martinez is a chef born and bred in Mexico having moved to New Zealand to work at La Boca Adele McMahon is originally from Dunedin but has worked for some heavy weights in the industry including Luke Mangan Peter Gordon and most recently Al Brown

Prices are very reasonable with mains at $25 and tacos or enchilada type dishes being around the $11 mark At these prices we thought the dishes would be small and order a couple each Also we couldnrsquot decide This is not your old elPasoMexicanwithtomatoflavouredminceand lashings of sour cream The dishes are light andfreshwithhomemadetortillasandfillingslikechillimarinatedfishandroastporkshoulderWashed down with an authentic Mexican beer we roll out the door

Our last day arrives all too soon and we have to start thinking about heading home We have breakfast at Midnight Espresso one of Wellingtonrsquos original cafes and the birthplace of Havana coffee

We have one more important date and it has us heading back to Miramar for lunch at The Larder Here we are treated to a fabulous lunch by Jacob Brown and his team When the lunch crowd dwindles and we have finishedourmealwegetthechancetochattoJacobandI get the feeling Jacob and I would get on The Larder is a fabulous restaurantcafe anyone would be pleased to have in their neighbourhood Jacob describes the menu asproducefocussedwhichmeansitdirectlyreflectstheseasons A proponent of nose to tail eating Jacob is also keen for people to be open to different cuts of meat utilising and therefore honouring the animal

As you can imagine we leave Wellington with a longer list of places we need to return to next time we visit

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29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

at the Royal New Zealand Shoat the Royal New Zealand Show

love the aroma

Experience the fl avour

HOSTED BY

savour the taste

With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

facebook or visit our website wwwnourishmagazineconz

The country is coming to town this October

Royal New Zealand

Show Hosted by the

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Friday 28th October to Sunday 30 October 2011

9am-4pm daily

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Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

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2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

29

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

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8am - 12 noon

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AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

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We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

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Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

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in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

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MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

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frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

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e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

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I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

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ellington is where I caught the hospitality bug and will always have a special place in my heart I arrived in Wellington a fresh faced 18 year old from Hamilton where an espresso machinewasstillararesightandfinediningwasthebuffet

at Memory Lane Restaurant Wellington was then and still is today our capital of food

Whenever I get the chance to return there is never enough time to revisit old favourites and discover the newest hippest places that have sprung up This year my husband Andrew and I decided to head down for Wellington on a Plate In its third year Wellington on a Plate is so popular many of the events in the two week programme sold out within a matter of days

Known for my lists and aided by the team at Grow Wellington I had a jam packed few days lined up We arrived on Saturday night and were whisked off for a wonderful home cooked meal with friends now living in Newtown What a great way to start our weekend

The next morning the forecast cold snap had arrived But we have come prepared this is after all Wellington So wrapped up warmly we wandered down to the waterfront to check out the City Market Held in the Chaffers Dock building the City Market has been described as a stellar line up of local food and beverage producers under one roof

Started by Martin Bosley and Rachel Taulelei just over 2 years ago the market doesnrsquot have the strict rules many Farmers Markets have yet it still

managestoreflectthewonderfuldiversityoftheWellingtonregionRachel says ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of community through foodrdquo

RachelwhoownsYellowBrickRoadawholesalefishsupplycompanywhichprovideschefswithlonglinesustainablefishsaystheideaforthemarket came together pretty quickly Within 10-12 weeks of Rachel and Martin having the idea it was up and running Beside Rachelrsquos busy stand is Martin Bosley one of New Zealandrsquos most awarded chefs cooking up humble bacon butties

Each week the market hosts a different restaurant Rachel says they have been lucky because the venue which Martin uses for events has a commercial kitchen meaning local restaurants can have a chance to showcase what they do well Rachel also believes that the market is a great

way for local businesses that are now everyday names like Emporio coffee to stay in touch with their customers So after the low down from Rachel I am off to meet eat and discover

First up is Nikki from Creative Cooking with her array of the popular macarons But what Nikki really wants me to try are her delicate Caneleacutes These delicate

French cakes are picked to be the next big thing Next door is Rachel from the Prodigal Daughter Rachel imports a fabulous range of Italian delicacies frompastatotrufflesandiskeenformetotrysomeNexttocatchmy attention is Anthony the Head chef at Wakelin House in Greytown You may have seen their range of gourmet pies aioli and pates which are available at Farro Fresh and Nosh stores

The city market reflects the wonderful diversity of the

wellington region ldquoitrsquos about creating a sense of

community through foodrdquo

23

Handmade chocolates wine fresh produce crepes and amazing pastries are all available at the market but I am drawn to La Marche Francais cheeses With a shop and cafe in Thorndon this is another place I have heard lots about I am in heaven surrounded by an amazing array of imported cheeses including a huge selection of unpasteurised ones

After about two hours Andrew my husband looks seriously bored so we head back out into the elements to discover the Harbourside Market Even as an impending snow storm rolls in this market is teaming with people Huge fruit and vegetable stalls dominate with artisan producers and ready to eat food scattered around

Two minutes walk past the Harbourside Market and we are at Te Papa so we pop in to see whatrsquos on at lsquoour placersquo It is quickly apparent we are not the only ones who think Te Papa is a great option on a cold Sunday morning Andrew heads for the giant squid exhibition Hey itrsquos kind of food

Next stop is coffee at Cafe Deluxe a typical Wellington spot next to the Embassy theatre which has remained a constant for over two decades Revived we head to Moore Wilsons on Tory St Open 7 days a week Moore Wilsons is a foodiersquos heaven Originally a trade only business Moore Wilsons has been supplying Wellingtonrsquos restaurants and cafes with top quality ingredients for nearly 100 years In the last 15 years this family business opened its doors to the general public and is now one of the best food storesinthecountryHereyouwillfindamazingproducemeatandfreshfishwinescheesebreadsandmoreSincemylastvisitthefloorspacehasmore than doubled and there is even a full display kitchen

Exhausted we are thankful that in Wellington you are never far from a great restaurant or cafe We head to Fidelrsquos just 2 minutes from our hotel on Cuba St They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo and I would have to agree The food is great cafe

fare with a mix of pizza salads curries and so on all of which is generous and reasonably priced The service like almost everywhere in Wellington was spot on We leave with a big slice of homemade carrot cake for dessert

Monday we wake to snow falling and decide to snuggle in for a bit longer That is until I remember I have an appointment with Vanda

OrsquoBrien from Kirkcaldie and Stains Kirkcaldie and Stains is Wellingtonrsquos premiere department store Established in 1863 Kirks as it is known to Wellingtonians has occupied the same grand building on Lambton Quay since 1908 Vanda the food buyer for Kirks shows me around her wonderful department which has evolved over the years to offer more thanjustimportedluxurygoodslikecaviarandtrufflesalthoughyoucandefinitelystillgetthesehere

Vanda tells me that the biggest shift over the years has been the focus on New Zealand products with Wellingtonrsquos regional producers high on the list To highlight their local products there is a little sticker with the Kirks seal of approval on all products from the region Vanda says they use to stock French and Belgian chocolates now they are all New Zealand made This too is the case for their wines which other than the Champagne are all sourced from New Zealand vineyards The reason Vanda says is that New Zealand wines are as good as any in the world

They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is cuban

and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo

24

YouwillstillfindagreatrangeofimportedgoodsatKirkstheseVandasaysareiconicproductsNewZealanddoesnrsquotproduceThehugeJellyBellystandwith24flavoursisagreatexampleThere are also treats from the UK American Twinkies and more As we go further into the shop we come to the kitchenware department with every kitchen gadget pot pan and knife you can imagine Vanda explains about their regular tastings demos and themed events but to tell you the truth Irsquom no longer listening Talk about a kid in lolly shop Andrew is a little over food shops at this stage so we head to the Reserve Bank for something a little different Irsquom thinking that if we rob it can I buy one of everything at Kirkcaldies

AlthoughnotconvincedatfirstIsoondiscoverthemuseum at the Reserve Bank is in fact a fascinating place We just miss a school group and have the place to ourselves and with the help and knowledge of the friendly guide we have a thoroughly interesting time

Back to the hotel to warm up and a quick nap before our friendly local chauffer arrives to take us out to Miramar Aided by Peter Jacksons Weta workshop Miramar has suddenlybecometheldquoitrdquosuburbinWellingtonandaflurryof great restaurants and cafes have popped up

Tonight we are off to La Boca Loca which is right next door to the recently renovated Roxy cinema Great Mexican is always on my radar and I was lucky enough to meet Lucas one of the owners at the City Markets on Sunday La Bocas kitchen is led by a talented team Christopher Martinez is a chef born and bred in Mexico having moved to New Zealand to work at La Boca Adele McMahon is originally from Dunedin but has worked for some heavy weights in the industry including Luke Mangan Peter Gordon and most recently Al Brown

Prices are very reasonable with mains at $25 and tacos or enchilada type dishes being around the $11 mark At these prices we thought the dishes would be small and order a couple each Also we couldnrsquot decide This is not your old elPasoMexicanwithtomatoflavouredminceand lashings of sour cream The dishes are light andfreshwithhomemadetortillasandfillingslikechillimarinatedfishandroastporkshoulderWashed down with an authentic Mexican beer we roll out the door

Our last day arrives all too soon and we have to start thinking about heading home We have breakfast at Midnight Espresso one of Wellingtonrsquos original cafes and the birthplace of Havana coffee

We have one more important date and it has us heading back to Miramar for lunch at The Larder Here we are treated to a fabulous lunch by Jacob Brown and his team When the lunch crowd dwindles and we have finishedourmealwegetthechancetochattoJacobandI get the feeling Jacob and I would get on The Larder is a fabulous restaurantcafe anyone would be pleased to have in their neighbourhood Jacob describes the menu asproducefocussedwhichmeansitdirectlyreflectstheseasons A proponent of nose to tail eating Jacob is also keen for people to be open to different cuts of meat utilising and therefore honouring the animal

As you can imagine we leave Wellington with a longer list of places we need to return to next time we visit

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Cnr of Tory and College StreetsOpen 7 days

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29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

at the Royal New Zealand Shoat the Royal New Zealand Show

love the aroma

Experience the fl avour

HOSTED BY

savour the taste

With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

facebook or visit our website wwwnourishmagazineconz

The country is coming to town this October

Royal New Zealand

Show Hosted by the

Waikato AampP Association

Friday 28th October to Sunday 30 October 2011

9am-4pm daily

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Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

28

2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

29

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

204 river road

wwwwaikatofarmersmarketsconzwwwfacebookcompagesWaikato-Farmers-Market

Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

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AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

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Stainless steel drink bottles Environmentally friendly and non-leaching

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Variety of sizes between 350ml and 2L Dishwasher safe and able to take ice cubes

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We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

virgin olive oil as well as a standard pack of asparagus to give away (valued at $35 and $24)

To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

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Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

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DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

36

37

31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

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International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

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Handmade chocolates wine fresh produce crepes and amazing pastries are all available at the market but I am drawn to La Marche Francais cheeses With a shop and cafe in Thorndon this is another place I have heard lots about I am in heaven surrounded by an amazing array of imported cheeses including a huge selection of unpasteurised ones

After about two hours Andrew my husband looks seriously bored so we head back out into the elements to discover the Harbourside Market Even as an impending snow storm rolls in this market is teaming with people Huge fruit and vegetable stalls dominate with artisan producers and ready to eat food scattered around

Two minutes walk past the Harbourside Market and we are at Te Papa so we pop in to see whatrsquos on at lsquoour placersquo It is quickly apparent we are not the only ones who think Te Papa is a great option on a cold Sunday morning Andrew heads for the giant squid exhibition Hey itrsquos kind of food

Next stop is coffee at Cafe Deluxe a typical Wellington spot next to the Embassy theatre which has remained a constant for over two decades Revived we head to Moore Wilsons on Tory St Open 7 days a week Moore Wilsons is a foodiersquos heaven Originally a trade only business Moore Wilsons has been supplying Wellingtonrsquos restaurants and cafes with top quality ingredients for nearly 100 years In the last 15 years this family business opened its doors to the general public and is now one of the best food storesinthecountryHereyouwillfindamazingproducemeatandfreshfishwinescheesebreadsandmoreSincemylastvisitthefloorspacehasmore than doubled and there is even a full display kitchen

Exhausted we are thankful that in Wellington you are never far from a great restaurant or cafe We head to Fidelrsquos just 2 minutes from our hotel on Cuba St They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo and I would have to agree The food is great cafe

fare with a mix of pizza salads curries and so on all of which is generous and reasonably priced The service like almost everywhere in Wellington was spot on We leave with a big slice of homemade carrot cake for dessert

Monday we wake to snow falling and decide to snuggle in for a bit longer That is until I remember I have an appointment with Vanda

OrsquoBrien from Kirkcaldie and Stains Kirkcaldie and Stains is Wellingtonrsquos premiere department store Established in 1863 Kirks as it is known to Wellingtonians has occupied the same grand building on Lambton Quay since 1908 Vanda the food buyer for Kirks shows me around her wonderful department which has evolved over the years to offer more thanjustimportedluxurygoodslikecaviarandtrufflesalthoughyoucandefinitelystillgetthesehere

Vanda tells me that the biggest shift over the years has been the focus on New Zealand products with Wellingtonrsquos regional producers high on the list To highlight their local products there is a little sticker with the Kirks seal of approval on all products from the region Vanda says they use to stock French and Belgian chocolates now they are all New Zealand made This too is the case for their wines which other than the Champagne are all sourced from New Zealand vineyards The reason Vanda says is that New Zealand wines are as good as any in the world

They say Fidelrsquos is ldquowhere the coffee is cuban

and the hospitality is pure New Zealandrdquo

24

YouwillstillfindagreatrangeofimportedgoodsatKirkstheseVandasaysareiconicproductsNewZealanddoesnrsquotproduceThehugeJellyBellystandwith24flavoursisagreatexampleThere are also treats from the UK American Twinkies and more As we go further into the shop we come to the kitchenware department with every kitchen gadget pot pan and knife you can imagine Vanda explains about their regular tastings demos and themed events but to tell you the truth Irsquom no longer listening Talk about a kid in lolly shop Andrew is a little over food shops at this stage so we head to the Reserve Bank for something a little different Irsquom thinking that if we rob it can I buy one of everything at Kirkcaldies

AlthoughnotconvincedatfirstIsoondiscoverthemuseum at the Reserve Bank is in fact a fascinating place We just miss a school group and have the place to ourselves and with the help and knowledge of the friendly guide we have a thoroughly interesting time

Back to the hotel to warm up and a quick nap before our friendly local chauffer arrives to take us out to Miramar Aided by Peter Jacksons Weta workshop Miramar has suddenlybecometheldquoitrdquosuburbinWellingtonandaflurryof great restaurants and cafes have popped up

Tonight we are off to La Boca Loca which is right next door to the recently renovated Roxy cinema Great Mexican is always on my radar and I was lucky enough to meet Lucas one of the owners at the City Markets on Sunday La Bocas kitchen is led by a talented team Christopher Martinez is a chef born and bred in Mexico having moved to New Zealand to work at La Boca Adele McMahon is originally from Dunedin but has worked for some heavy weights in the industry including Luke Mangan Peter Gordon and most recently Al Brown

Prices are very reasonable with mains at $25 and tacos or enchilada type dishes being around the $11 mark At these prices we thought the dishes would be small and order a couple each Also we couldnrsquot decide This is not your old elPasoMexicanwithtomatoflavouredminceand lashings of sour cream The dishes are light andfreshwithhomemadetortillasandfillingslikechillimarinatedfishandroastporkshoulderWashed down with an authentic Mexican beer we roll out the door

Our last day arrives all too soon and we have to start thinking about heading home We have breakfast at Midnight Espresso one of Wellingtonrsquos original cafes and the birthplace of Havana coffee

We have one more important date and it has us heading back to Miramar for lunch at The Larder Here we are treated to a fabulous lunch by Jacob Brown and his team When the lunch crowd dwindles and we have finishedourmealwegetthechancetochattoJacobandI get the feeling Jacob and I would get on The Larder is a fabulous restaurantcafe anyone would be pleased to have in their neighbourhood Jacob describes the menu asproducefocussedwhichmeansitdirectlyreflectstheseasons A proponent of nose to tail eating Jacob is also keen for people to be open to different cuts of meat utilising and therefore honouring the animal

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29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

at the Royal New Zealand Shoat the Royal New Zealand Show

love the aroma

Experience the fl avour

HOSTED BY

savour the taste

With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

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The country is coming to town this October

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Friday 28th October to Sunday 30 October 2011

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Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

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2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

29

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

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204 river road

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Every thursday from

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AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

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We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

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asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

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Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

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MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

36

37

31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

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6pmSpecial guest speaker

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International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

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YouwillstillfindagreatrangeofimportedgoodsatKirkstheseVandasaysareiconicproductsNewZealanddoesnrsquotproduceThehugeJellyBellystandwith24flavoursisagreatexampleThere are also treats from the UK American Twinkies and more As we go further into the shop we come to the kitchenware department with every kitchen gadget pot pan and knife you can imagine Vanda explains about their regular tastings demos and themed events but to tell you the truth Irsquom no longer listening Talk about a kid in lolly shop Andrew is a little over food shops at this stage so we head to the Reserve Bank for something a little different Irsquom thinking that if we rob it can I buy one of everything at Kirkcaldies

AlthoughnotconvincedatfirstIsoondiscoverthemuseum at the Reserve Bank is in fact a fascinating place We just miss a school group and have the place to ourselves and with the help and knowledge of the friendly guide we have a thoroughly interesting time

Back to the hotel to warm up and a quick nap before our friendly local chauffer arrives to take us out to Miramar Aided by Peter Jacksons Weta workshop Miramar has suddenlybecometheldquoitrdquosuburbinWellingtonandaflurryof great restaurants and cafes have popped up

Tonight we are off to La Boca Loca which is right next door to the recently renovated Roxy cinema Great Mexican is always on my radar and I was lucky enough to meet Lucas one of the owners at the City Markets on Sunday La Bocas kitchen is led by a talented team Christopher Martinez is a chef born and bred in Mexico having moved to New Zealand to work at La Boca Adele McMahon is originally from Dunedin but has worked for some heavy weights in the industry including Luke Mangan Peter Gordon and most recently Al Brown

Prices are very reasonable with mains at $25 and tacos or enchilada type dishes being around the $11 mark At these prices we thought the dishes would be small and order a couple each Also we couldnrsquot decide This is not your old elPasoMexicanwithtomatoflavouredminceand lashings of sour cream The dishes are light andfreshwithhomemadetortillasandfillingslikechillimarinatedfishandroastporkshoulderWashed down with an authentic Mexican beer we roll out the door

Our last day arrives all too soon and we have to start thinking about heading home We have breakfast at Midnight Espresso one of Wellingtonrsquos original cafes and the birthplace of Havana coffee

We have one more important date and it has us heading back to Miramar for lunch at The Larder Here we are treated to a fabulous lunch by Jacob Brown and his team When the lunch crowd dwindles and we have finishedourmealwegetthechancetochattoJacobandI get the feeling Jacob and I would get on The Larder is a fabulous restaurantcafe anyone would be pleased to have in their neighbourhood Jacob describes the menu asproducefocussedwhichmeansitdirectlyreflectstheseasons A proponent of nose to tail eating Jacob is also keen for people to be open to different cuts of meat utilising and therefore honouring the animal

As you can imagine we leave Wellington with a longer list of places we need to return to next time we visit

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29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

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Experience the fl avour

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With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

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Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

28

2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

29

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

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Every Saturday from

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AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

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We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

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To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

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Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

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MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

36

37

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6pmSpecial guest speaker

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International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

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29-30 October 2011 Claudelands Events Centre

at the Royal New Zealand Shoat the Royal New Zealand Show

love the aroma

Experience the fl avour

HOSTED BY

savour the taste

With the revamp of Claudelands Showgroundrsquos complete the Waikato AampP Show is relaunching and promises to be bigger and better than ever For the next two years the show has received the coveted Royal Show status

At the show you will see everything from wood chopping to highland dancing along with the core animal displays and competitions including equestrian events Friday sees a great line up for school children with an activities book for the kids to complete collecting stickers at each stop Dallas Fisher from Forum Point 2 says there is a real focus on the educational aspect and ldquoa great opportunity for the kids to actually touch and see the animals up closerdquo

Itrsquos this vital connection between the role of the land farmers and animals and our plates that many of us have lost which the good old AampP Show helps us to rebuild And at this yearrsquos Royal Show there is the addition

of what Dallas calls a ldquoshow within a showrdquo Feast Waikato will be a gourmet mecca with cooking demonstrations market style food stalls as well as a line up of local restaurants producing wonderful dishes to be enjoyed then and there Dallas says Feast could be an attraction in itself or people can come and go as a break from the main show to grab some lunch a snack a glass of wine or to sit and watch a chef work their magic

Held undercover in the brand new stadium Feast Waikato will not only be a wonderful addition to the AampP Show it will also be a fantasticreflectionofourdiverseculturetoldthrough the food on offer

Nourish are very proud to be sponsors of Feast Waikato and we promise to keep you up to date on all the news and information as it comes to hand so make sure you ldquoLikerdquo us on

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Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

28

2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

29

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

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Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

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selwyn park

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AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

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We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

virgin olive oil as well as a standard pack of asparagus to give away (valued at $35 and $24)

To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

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Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

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DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

36

37

31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

find us on facebookphone 07 863 8980

WAITETE SOCIAL WINE CLUBLast Thursday of each month

6pmSpecial guest speaker

OCTOBERFESTSaturday Oct 29th

BOOK NOW$20pp

International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

Directory

Delicious lime-based artisan products

Green Grocer Farro Fresh 130 Grey St The Base Te Rapa

Dantes Fine Foods NOSH 62-64 Duke St Cambridge Cnr Ulster and Mill Street

Stockists

See you at the Hamilton Home amp Garden Show 6th to 9th October 2011

Gluten free (except 1) | Meat free | Preservative freewwwlimesconz

P 07-849 0811 | C 021-450 380

wwwbespokeflowersconz

3 Garnett Ave

Hamilton 3200

No PreservativesNo added sugar

No colouringNo additives

Pure fruit juice just as nature intended

Full of natural goodness amp flavour NASHI JUICE is an

excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fibre

For orders and enquiries

Ian WallacePh 07 829 5848imwallacextraconz

Warren SextonPh 07 823 6441wsextonxtraconz

Available at Tamahere Market

Birchwood Lane Vineyard 67 Birchwood Lane RD3 Hamilton 3283

Phone 07 856 2019

We grow grapes following organic guidelines without herbicides fungicides and insecticides resulting in a healthy and vibrant soil We make our wines

with a minimum of interference They show true and strong varietal characters

Taste our products at Tamahere Country Market every month Contact us for a mail-order price list or details of your local stockist Check out our range at wwwcuisinesceneconz and order online

P 07 856 4828 F 07 856 4824 E cuisinescenenzxtraconz

Top-quality condiments and dressings to enhance all your food every day

With a unique range of Books Photo Prints and a dedicated Genealogy section there is something for everyone at

The Best Little Book StoreWe make niche market books easy to buy online these

books are often diffi cult to fi nd in retail stores so we save you time and money

The author friendly printer and bookseller

Prize draws every

weekvisit us online

for details

connecting kiwi writers with kiwi readers

bullQualityProductsbull Excellentselectionto suityourneedsbull Friendlyhelpfulservicebull FreeTipsandInformation

371VictoriaStreetoppNovotelHamiltonbullPhone078399001Fax078399002MonndashFri9ndash530Sat10ndash4andSun11ndash3bullshopthesculleryconz

ldquoIf itrsquos for the kitchen see us firstrdquo

39

Available at all good food storesBakery Shop Hours Monday - Friday 730am - 3pm Saturday 730am - 12pm

236 Kahikatea Drive Hamilton(07) 847 1206

Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

wwwvolarebreadcom

Now third generation beekeepers this family business started when Ron Mossop bought a few hives to deter the local louts from hanging around his property

It was 1947 and Ron was a shift worker at Waharoa It was the era of 6 Orsquoclock closing so when the pubs closed a few of the locals would take their beer and hang out at the end of Ronrsquos Road leaving his wife and young family feeling very vulnerable The hives did theirjobandalongthewayRonhadfoundagreathobby

When Ron discovered the constant bee stings actually helped with his Rheumatoid arthritis his interest was really sparked In 1961 with the purchase of a local farmers 600 hives the hobby turned into a business Now Ronrsquos son Neil and his wife Wendy own the business which all four of their children also work in

The original shop on State Highway 29 opened in the mid 60s AlthoughithasseenmanychangestheTaurikositeisstillthepublic face of Mossops today It is here you can see how far this localbusinesshascomeWhenRonfirststartedsellinghishoneyhehad two or three varieties sold in 30lb and 10lb tins Compare this with todayrsquos range of honey products of over 80 including their own skincare

Over the years the family have seen many changes to the industry TwoofthemajorchangeshavebeenthediscoveryoftheVarroamite as well as the recognition and subsequent rise in popularity of Manuka honey

The date Varroa was discovered in New Zealand is etched in Wendy MossopsmindldquoApril20th2000Itwasthedaybeekeepingchanged forever in New Zealandrdquo Varroa was completely different to any other disease or pests local beekeepers had had to deal with beforeInthefirstyearitcostthefamily$50000tocontrolthemite But Neil says ldquoit made us better beekeepersrdquo Just like modern farmers have had to improve their systems beekeepers had to move forward with better management and breeding programmes

The Mossop family have known for a long time that the benefits of beekeeping go beyond creating honey for your toast Photography by Logan Davey | wwwlogandaveyconz

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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27

Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

28

2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

29

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

204 river road

wwwwaikatofarmersmarketsconzwwwfacebookcompagesWaikato-Farmers-Market

Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

31

AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

wwweurekafreshasparagusandoliveoilconz

021 315 119 pulse2ihugconz

wwwpulsepersonaltrainingconz

GET YOURS TODAY FROM PULSE PERSONAL TRAINING

Stainless steel drink bottles Environmentally friendly and non-leaching

Also available with neoprene Koolers for extra coolness ndash in a variety of colours Hygienic easy to clean and keep your drink cool

Variety of sizes between 350ml and 2L Dishwasher safe and able to take ice cubes

LOOKING FOR A HEALTHY AND PRACTICAL GIFT

BE IN TO WIN

We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

virgin olive oil as well as a standard pack of asparagus to give away (valued at $35 and $24)

To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

vickinourishmagazineconz

Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

36

37

31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

find us on facebookphone 07 863 8980

WAITETE SOCIAL WINE CLUBLast Thursday of each month

6pmSpecial guest speaker

OCTOBERFESTSaturday Oct 29th

BOOK NOW$20pp

International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

Directory

Delicious lime-based artisan products

Green Grocer Farro Fresh 130 Grey St The Base Te Rapa

Dantes Fine Foods NOSH 62-64 Duke St Cambridge Cnr Ulster and Mill Street

Stockists

See you at the Hamilton Home amp Garden Show 6th to 9th October 2011

Gluten free (except 1) | Meat free | Preservative freewwwlimesconz

P 07-849 0811 | C 021-450 380

wwwbespokeflowersconz

3 Garnett Ave

Hamilton 3200

No PreservativesNo added sugar

No colouringNo additives

Pure fruit juice just as nature intended

Full of natural goodness amp flavour NASHI JUICE is an

excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fibre

For orders and enquiries

Ian WallacePh 07 829 5848imwallacextraconz

Warren SextonPh 07 823 6441wsextonxtraconz

Available at Tamahere Market

Birchwood Lane Vineyard 67 Birchwood Lane RD3 Hamilton 3283

Phone 07 856 2019

We grow grapes following organic guidelines without herbicides fungicides and insecticides resulting in a healthy and vibrant soil We make our wines

with a minimum of interference They show true and strong varietal characters

Taste our products at Tamahere Country Market every month Contact us for a mail-order price list or details of your local stockist Check out our range at wwwcuisinesceneconz and order online

P 07 856 4828 F 07 856 4824 E cuisinescenenzxtraconz

Top-quality condiments and dressings to enhance all your food every day

With a unique range of Books Photo Prints and a dedicated Genealogy section there is something for everyone at

The Best Little Book StoreWe make niche market books easy to buy online these

books are often diffi cult to fi nd in retail stores so we save you time and money

The author friendly printer and bookseller

Prize draws every

weekvisit us online

for details

connecting kiwi writers with kiwi readers

bullQualityProductsbull Excellentselectionto suityourneedsbull Friendlyhelpfulservicebull FreeTipsandInformation

371VictoriaStreetoppNovotelHamiltonbullPhone078399001Fax078399002MonndashFri9ndash530Sat10ndash4andSun11ndash3bullshopthesculleryconz

ldquoIf itrsquos for the kitchen see us firstrdquo

39

Available at all good food storesBakery Shop Hours Monday - Friday 730am - 3pm Saturday 730am - 12pm

236 Kahikatea Drive Hamilton(07) 847 1206

Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

wwwvolarebreadcom

The natrueacutel range is available at the Mossops shop in Tauriko as well as health

stores around the region

Mossops range of honeys are exported to Asia and the US amp UK as well as being

available in New World supermarkets Farmlands and selected stores throughout

the North Island

The rise of Manuka honey was less drastic than the discovery of Varroa but its impact wasneverthelessjustaspowerfulNeiladmits he didnrsquot recognise the impact on the business Manuka honey would make ldquoIthoughtitwasaflashinthepanrdquoUntilthe 1990s ldquoManuka honey wasrdquo Wendy says ldquowhat you fed to your bees No one ate itrdquo Research out in the early 90s including that from Waikato University changed things forever Now Manuka honey is their biggest sellerAnditisthefabuloushealingpowersof Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

In 2002 Wendyrsquos 83 year old mother had had a skin cancer removed from her ankle andthewoundrefusedtohealAfterseveraltreatments of antibiotics and skin grafts Wendy suggested they try Manuka honey Wendy says the doctor was amazed by the resultsevenafterjust24hrsldquoWhatstruck

me thoughrdquo says Wendy ldquowas when it had healed the patch where it was was like baby skinrdquo It was then that Wendy had the idea of creating a range of skincare products using Manuka honey the problem was she had no idea where to start Luckily a few years later fate stepped in Michelle a young woman from Taiwan approached the family looking for work experience When Wendy discovered her background was in cosmetics the idea of a skincare range was revived

Michelle quickly became part of the family ldquoEverything connectedrdquo says Wendy ldquoit was so rightrdquo Wendy wanted everything that went into the range to be completely natural This proved to be a huge task for Michelle and a source of much stress as she had to suddenly think so differently to how she had

been trained and the way cosmetics were normally formulated

The result of much trial and error and many hours of hard work is their Natruel range which was launched in 2007 Wendyrsquos daughter Charity admits their timing wasnrsquot fantastic as there were a lot of other skincare ranges launched at the same time ldquoSkincare became a very fashionable thing to dordquo Charity says ldquobut I suppose it was a cry out that there was nothing good on the marketrdquo

Thefamilyhavejustrebrandedtheskincareline to keep it looking fresh and relevant but they are very pleased with the actual product which they believe is unique in its approach They continue to make the range themselves too as this means they can control the process and ensure no chemicals are used

Now Manuka honey is their biggest seller and it is the fabulous healing powers of Manuka honey which provided the family with a completely new product range skincare

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Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

28

2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

29

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

204 river road

wwwwaikatofarmersmarketsconzwwwfacebookcompagesWaikato-Farmers-Market

Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

31

AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

wwweurekafreshasparagusandoliveoilconz

021 315 119 pulse2ihugconz

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Stainless steel drink bottles Environmentally friendly and non-leaching

Also available with neoprene Koolers for extra coolness ndash in a variety of colours Hygienic easy to clean and keep your drink cool

Variety of sizes between 350ml and 2L Dishwasher safe and able to take ice cubes

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BE IN TO WIN

We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

virgin olive oil as well as a standard pack of asparagus to give away (valued at $35 and $24)

To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

vickinourishmagazineconz

Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

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MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

36

37

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6pmSpecial guest speaker

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International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

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We grow grapes following organic guidelines without herbicides fungicides and insecticides resulting in a healthy and vibrant soil We make our wines

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Taste our products at Tamahere Country Market every month Contact us for a mail-order price list or details of your local stockist Check out our range at wwwcuisinesceneconz and order online

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Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

wwwvolarebreadcom

Italian for pick me up tiramisu is always a crowd pleaserAndthegreat thing is if you are entertaining all the work can be done the day before

5 eggsbullfrac12 cup sugarbull500g mascarponebull500ml of good quality coffee bull(either plunger or espresso We recommend Rocket coffee)50ml Kahluabull50ml Brandybull2 pkts savoiardi (Italian sponge bullfingersfoundinallgoodfoodstores)200g dark chocolate gratedbull25oml creambull

You can make your tiramisu in a round cake tin individual glasses or I used the more traditional oblong baking dish

Separate the eggs Beat the whites to the soft peak stage Then beat the yolks and sugar together until thick and pale Stir in the mascarpone and then the beaten egg whites

Combine the coffee and the booze in a bowl Dip the savoiardi into the coffee mixture before arranging in your dish You want the biscuit to

soak up the coffee but you donrsquot want it to become saturated and fallapartCoveryourfirstlayerofcoffee soaked savoiardi with half the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with a third of the grated chocolate Addanotherlayerofsavoiardithen mascarpone and chocolate beforefinishingwithafinallayerof savoiardi Cover and refrigerate overnight To serve top with whipped cream and the remaining chocolate

28

2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

29

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

204 river road

wwwwaikatofarmersmarketsconzwwwfacebookcompagesWaikato-Farmers-Market

Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

31

AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

wwweurekafreshasparagusandoliveoilconz

021 315 119 pulse2ihugconz

wwwpulsepersonaltrainingconz

GET YOURS TODAY FROM PULSE PERSONAL TRAINING

Stainless steel drink bottles Environmentally friendly and non-leaching

Also available with neoprene Koolers for extra coolness ndash in a variety of colours Hygienic easy to clean and keep your drink cool

Variety of sizes between 350ml and 2L Dishwasher safe and able to take ice cubes

LOOKING FOR A HEALTHY AND PRACTICAL GIFT

BE IN TO WIN

We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

virgin olive oil as well as a standard pack of asparagus to give away (valued at $35 and $24)

To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

vickinourishmagazineconz

Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

36

37

31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

find us on facebookphone 07 863 8980

WAITETE SOCIAL WINE CLUBLast Thursday of each month

6pmSpecial guest speaker

OCTOBERFESTSaturday Oct 29th

BOOK NOW$20pp

International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

Directory

Delicious lime-based artisan products

Green Grocer Farro Fresh 130 Grey St The Base Te Rapa

Dantes Fine Foods NOSH 62-64 Duke St Cambridge Cnr Ulster and Mill Street

Stockists

See you at the Hamilton Home amp Garden Show 6th to 9th October 2011

Gluten free (except 1) | Meat free | Preservative freewwwlimesconz

P 07-849 0811 | C 021-450 380

wwwbespokeflowersconz

3 Garnett Ave

Hamilton 3200

No PreservativesNo added sugar

No colouringNo additives

Pure fruit juice just as nature intended

Full of natural goodness amp flavour NASHI JUICE is an

excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fibre

For orders and enquiries

Ian WallacePh 07 829 5848imwallacextraconz

Warren SextonPh 07 823 6441wsextonxtraconz

Available at Tamahere Market

Birchwood Lane Vineyard 67 Birchwood Lane RD3 Hamilton 3283

Phone 07 856 2019

We grow grapes following organic guidelines without herbicides fungicides and insecticides resulting in a healthy and vibrant soil We make our wines

with a minimum of interference They show true and strong varietal characters

Taste our products at Tamahere Country Market every month Contact us for a mail-order price list or details of your local stockist Check out our range at wwwcuisinesceneconz and order online

P 07 856 4828 F 07 856 4824 E cuisinescenenzxtraconz

Top-quality condiments and dressings to enhance all your food every day

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The Best Little Book StoreWe make niche market books easy to buy online these

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ldquoIf itrsquos for the kitchen see us firstrdquo

39

Available at all good food storesBakery Shop Hours Monday - Friday 730am - 3pm Saturday 730am - 12pm

236 Kahikatea Drive Hamilton(07) 847 1206

Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

wwwvolarebreadcom

2 cups strong plunger coffeebull frac12 cup sugarbull frac12 cup milkbull 50ml brandy or Kahluabull

Dissolve the sugar in the hot coffee before adding the milk and alcohol Pour into a baking dish and place on aflatsurfaceinyourfreezer

The mix shouldnrsquot be more than 2-3 cms thick Every frac12 hour or so for the next couple of hours you need to scrape the mixture with a fork to createflakyicecrystalsServeinaglass garnished with whipped cream

This simple dessert is often made using nothing more than sweetened black coffee I have tweaked it a bit but remember the end result is always going to be better if you start with a great quality coffee

29

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

204 river road

wwwwaikatofarmersmarketsconzwwwfacebookcompagesWaikato-Farmers-Market

Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

31

AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

wwweurekafreshasparagusandoliveoilconz

021 315 119 pulse2ihugconz

wwwpulsepersonaltrainingconz

GET YOURS TODAY FROM PULSE PERSONAL TRAINING

Stainless steel drink bottles Environmentally friendly and non-leaching

Also available with neoprene Koolers for extra coolness ndash in a variety of colours Hygienic easy to clean and keep your drink cool

Variety of sizes between 350ml and 2L Dishwasher safe and able to take ice cubes

LOOKING FOR A HEALTHY AND PRACTICAL GIFT

BE IN TO WIN

We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

virgin olive oil as well as a standard pack of asparagus to give away (valued at $35 and $24)

To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

vickinourishmagazineconz

Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

36

37

31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

find us on facebookphone 07 863 8980

WAITETE SOCIAL WINE CLUBLast Thursday of each month

6pmSpecial guest speaker

OCTOBERFESTSaturday Oct 29th

BOOK NOW$20pp

International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

Directory

Delicious lime-based artisan products

Green Grocer Farro Fresh 130 Grey St The Base Te Rapa

Dantes Fine Foods NOSH 62-64 Duke St Cambridge Cnr Ulster and Mill Street

Stockists

See you at the Hamilton Home amp Garden Show 6th to 9th October 2011

Gluten free (except 1) | Meat free | Preservative freewwwlimesconz

P 07-849 0811 | C 021-450 380

wwwbespokeflowersconz

3 Garnett Ave

Hamilton 3200

No PreservativesNo added sugar

No colouringNo additives

Pure fruit juice just as nature intended

Full of natural goodness amp flavour NASHI JUICE is an

excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fibre

For orders and enquiries

Ian WallacePh 07 829 5848imwallacextraconz

Warren SextonPh 07 823 6441wsextonxtraconz

Available at Tamahere Market

Birchwood Lane Vineyard 67 Birchwood Lane RD3 Hamilton 3283

Phone 07 856 2019

We grow grapes following organic guidelines without herbicides fungicides and insecticides resulting in a healthy and vibrant soil We make our wines

with a minimum of interference They show true and strong varietal characters

Taste our products at Tamahere Country Market every month Contact us for a mail-order price list or details of your local stockist Check out our range at wwwcuisinesceneconz and order online

P 07 856 4828 F 07 856 4824 E cuisinescenenzxtraconz

Top-quality condiments and dressings to enhance all your food every day

With a unique range of Books Photo Prints and a dedicated Genealogy section there is something for everyone at

The Best Little Book StoreWe make niche market books easy to buy online these

books are often diffi cult to fi nd in retail stores so we save you time and money

The author friendly printer and bookseller

Prize draws every

weekvisit us online

for details

connecting kiwi writers with kiwi readers

bullQualityProductsbull Excellentselectionto suityourneedsbull Friendlyhelpfulservicebull FreeTipsandInformation

371VictoriaStreetoppNovotelHamiltonbullPhone078399001Fax078399002MonndashFri9ndash530Sat10ndash4andSun11ndash3bullshopthesculleryconz

ldquoIf itrsquos for the kitchen see us firstrdquo

39

Available at all good food storesBakery Shop Hours Monday - Friday 730am - 3pm Saturday 730am - 12pm

236 Kahikatea Drive Hamilton(07) 847 1206

Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

wwwvolarebreadcom

When you arrive at Ian Kerr 62 acre property in Karapiro you are greeted by the sound of classical music wafting over the valley

The Lettuce Man

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

204 river road

wwwwaikatofarmersmarketsconzwwwfacebookcompagesWaikato-Farmers-Market

Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

31

AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

wwweurekafreshasparagusandoliveoilconz

021 315 119 pulse2ihugconz

wwwpulsepersonaltrainingconz

GET YOURS TODAY FROM PULSE PERSONAL TRAINING

Stainless steel drink bottles Environmentally friendly and non-leaching

Also available with neoprene Koolers for extra coolness ndash in a variety of colours Hygienic easy to clean and keep your drink cool

Variety of sizes between 350ml and 2L Dishwasher safe and able to take ice cubes

LOOKING FOR A HEALTHY AND PRACTICAL GIFT

BE IN TO WIN

We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

virgin olive oil as well as a standard pack of asparagus to give away (valued at $35 and $24)

To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

vickinourishmagazineconz

Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

36

37

31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

find us on facebookphone 07 863 8980

WAITETE SOCIAL WINE CLUBLast Thursday of each month

6pmSpecial guest speaker

OCTOBERFESTSaturday Oct 29th

BOOK NOW$20pp

International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

Directory

Delicious lime-based artisan products

Green Grocer Farro Fresh 130 Grey St The Base Te Rapa

Dantes Fine Foods NOSH 62-64 Duke St Cambridge Cnr Ulster and Mill Street

Stockists

See you at the Hamilton Home amp Garden Show 6th to 9th October 2011

Gluten free (except 1) | Meat free | Preservative freewwwlimesconz

P 07-849 0811 | C 021-450 380

wwwbespokeflowersconz

3 Garnett Ave

Hamilton 3200

No PreservativesNo added sugar

No colouringNo additives

Pure fruit juice just as nature intended

Full of natural goodness amp flavour NASHI JUICE is an

excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fibre

For orders and enquiries

Ian WallacePh 07 829 5848imwallacextraconz

Warren SextonPh 07 823 6441wsextonxtraconz

Available at Tamahere Market

Birchwood Lane Vineyard 67 Birchwood Lane RD3 Hamilton 3283

Phone 07 856 2019

We grow grapes following organic guidelines without herbicides fungicides and insecticides resulting in a healthy and vibrant soil We make our wines

with a minimum of interference They show true and strong varietal characters

Taste our products at Tamahere Country Market every month Contact us for a mail-order price list or details of your local stockist Check out our range at wwwcuisinesceneconz and order online

P 07 856 4828 F 07 856 4824 E cuisinescenenzxtraconz

Top-quality condiments and dressings to enhance all your food every day

With a unique range of Books Photo Prints and a dedicated Genealogy section there is something for everyone at

The Best Little Book StoreWe make niche market books easy to buy online these

books are often diffi cult to fi nd in retail stores so we save you time and money

The author friendly printer and bookseller

Prize draws every

weekvisit us online

for details

connecting kiwi writers with kiwi readers

bullQualityProductsbull Excellentselectionto suityourneedsbull Friendlyhelpfulservicebull FreeTipsandInformation

371VictoriaStreetoppNovotelHamiltonbullPhone078399001Fax078399002MonndashFri9ndash530Sat10ndash4andSun11ndash3bullshopthesculleryconz

ldquoIf itrsquos for the kitchen see us firstrdquo

39

Available at all good food storesBakery Shop Hours Monday - Friday 730am - 3pm Saturday 730am - 12pm

236 Kahikatea Drive Hamilton(07) 847 1206

Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

wwwvolarebreadcom

Ian purchased the property a few years ago when the family moved back to New Zealand fromFijiwheretheyhadbeensheepandbeeffarmers Ian tells me that when they bought the property the valley was covered in gorse There has been many a man hour gone into clearing the gorse and regenerating the land by planting natives There are even a few fruit trees in there too ldquomainly for me to snack onrdquo Ian smiles

You can see why he has worked so hard on this littlepieceofparadiseAswestandlookingover the valley there is a real sense of peace even without Bach playing in the background So why the classical music ldquoRock doesnrsquot workrdquo says Ian ldquoand you should see what happens if Pam Corckery is on the radiordquoThe music is coming from the large green house at the end of the drive If you have been to the Hamilton or Cambridge Farmers Markets and picked up some of The Lettuce Mans delicious lettuces or herbs this is where they have come from

IansayswhentheyfirstmovedbacktoNewZealandhedidnrsquotreallyknowwhathewasgoingtodoAfriendhadsomeoldframesforaglasshousehedidnrsquotwantsoIantookthemAtfirsttheideawastopropagate natives then he thought beans One thing lead to another andIanfoundhimselfbuyingsomehydroponicequipmentAfterashortdabbleinsellingAsiangreenswholesaleIandecidedtogrowlettuces and sell them exclusively through the Farmers Markets which atthetimewerejuststartingup

ldquoBear in mindrdquo Ian says ldquoIrsquod never grown anything and didnrsquot know IhadgreenfingersrdquoWithanoldHi-acechassistransformedandpaintedbrightyellowIansaysheldquorockeduptohisfirstmarketIthinkIgotaround$50-$60andthoughtIwasrichrdquoAsthemarketshavegrownsotoohasTheLettuceManAndifyouarelikemeandoftendonrsquotmakeittothemarketuntilaround11youwilloftenfindyouaretoo late and Ian has sold out

Each plant starts off as a seed which is germinated in Rockwool blocks When the seeds have sprouted and are big enough they are put outside to harden up for a few weeks before then going into the mainglasshousetomatureThewholesystemisveryefficientWateris pumped in and then it is gravity fed through the glasshouse This means no water is wasted What water the plants donrsquot use is pumped through the system again From seed to harvest the plants take about 2 months in winter 4-6 weeks in the summer ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian which he believes produces abetterflavourImunchonsomespinachandhavetoagreeitrsquossweetandjuicyandwouldbegreatinasaladAlthoughnotcertified

organic no sprays are used which has got to help Ian grows several different varieties of lettuce as well as spinach bok choy cress and someherbsldquoWeareonlyjustscratchingthesurfacerdquo says Ian who has some great plans for future lines

InFijibecauseoftheremotenesstheyhadtoproduce all their own electricity so Ian brought much of the equipment back with him He currently generates electricity from the stream running through the property and a small wind turbine There are also plans for solar panels in the near future

The day I visited there was a mass of activity going on with painters and construction workers Ian is turning the house on the propertyintoa40bedbudgetlodgeAlreadyhigh performance sports teams use it as a base With the great bush walks and fully equipped classroom and kitchen it is perfect for team buildingeventsandcampsAcommercialkitchen is in the plans too as Ian wants to make the most of the bumper crops he is expecting from his growing orchard

LivingonatropicalIslandinthePacificsounded pretty idyllic but I think Ian Kerr has created his own slice of paradise in Karapiro

ldquoI donrsquot force them but let them grow naturallyrdquo says Ian

which he believes produces a better flavour

Come and sample the fantastic tastes of Spring

in the Waikato with our seasonal produce at the Hamilton

and Cambridge Farmers Markets ndash asparagus broad beans and fennel with strawberries

celeriac and new potatoes by October

We also have award winning cheeses local olive oil and honeys the freshest artisan breads and

Celtic baked goods

Every Saturday from

8am - 12 noon

at Victoria Square

Every sunday from

8am - 12 noon

river road carpark

204 river road

wwwwaikatofarmersmarketsconzwwwfacebookcompagesWaikato-Farmers-Market

Every thursday from

3pm - 6pm

selwyn park

31

AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

wwweurekafreshasparagusandoliveoilconz

021 315 119 pulse2ihugconz

wwwpulsepersonaltrainingconz

GET YOURS TODAY FROM PULSE PERSONAL TRAINING

Stainless steel drink bottles Environmentally friendly and non-leaching

Also available with neoprene Koolers for extra coolness ndash in a variety of colours Hygienic easy to clean and keep your drink cool

Variety of sizes between 350ml and 2L Dishwasher safe and able to take ice cubes

LOOKING FOR A HEALTHY AND PRACTICAL GIFT

BE IN TO WIN

We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

virgin olive oil as well as a standard pack of asparagus to give away (valued at $35 and $24)

To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

vickinourishmagazineconz

Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

36

37

31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

find us on facebookphone 07 863 8980

WAITETE SOCIAL WINE CLUBLast Thursday of each month

6pmSpecial guest speaker

OCTOBERFESTSaturday Oct 29th

BOOK NOW$20pp

International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

Directory

Delicious lime-based artisan products

Green Grocer Farro Fresh 130 Grey St The Base Te Rapa

Dantes Fine Foods NOSH 62-64 Duke St Cambridge Cnr Ulster and Mill Street

Stockists

See you at the Hamilton Home amp Garden Show 6th to 9th October 2011

Gluten free (except 1) | Meat free | Preservative freewwwlimesconz

P 07-849 0811 | C 021-450 380

wwwbespokeflowersconz

3 Garnett Ave

Hamilton 3200

No PreservativesNo added sugar

No colouringNo additives

Pure fruit juice just as nature intended

Full of natural goodness amp flavour NASHI JUICE is an

excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fibre

For orders and enquiries

Ian WallacePh 07 829 5848imwallacextraconz

Warren SextonPh 07 823 6441wsextonxtraconz

Available at Tamahere Market

Birchwood Lane Vineyard 67 Birchwood Lane RD3 Hamilton 3283

Phone 07 856 2019

We grow grapes following organic guidelines without herbicides fungicides and insecticides resulting in a healthy and vibrant soil We make our wines

with a minimum of interference They show true and strong varietal characters

Taste our products at Tamahere Country Market every month Contact us for a mail-order price list or details of your local stockist Check out our range at wwwcuisinesceneconz and order online

P 07 856 4828 F 07 856 4824 E cuisinescenenzxtraconz

Top-quality condiments and dressings to enhance all your food every day

With a unique range of Books Photo Prints and a dedicated Genealogy section there is something for everyone at

The Best Little Book StoreWe make niche market books easy to buy online these

books are often diffi cult to fi nd in retail stores so we save you time and money

The author friendly printer and bookseller

Prize draws every

weekvisit us online

for details

connecting kiwi writers with kiwi readers

bullQualityProductsbull Excellentselectionto suityourneedsbull Friendlyhelpfulservicebull FreeTipsandInformation

371VictoriaStreetoppNovotelHamiltonbullPhone078399001Fax078399002MonndashFri9ndash530Sat10ndash4andSun11ndash3bullshopthesculleryconz

ldquoIf itrsquos for the kitchen see us firstrdquo

39

Available at all good food storesBakery Shop Hours Monday - Friday 730am - 3pm Saturday 730am - 12pm

236 Kahikatea Drive Hamilton(07) 847 1206

Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

wwwvolarebreadcom

AsparagushasbeencultivatedandenjoyedforthousandsofyearsDepictions of asparagus have been found on ancient Egyptian friezes from 3000BCThesemagicallyspearscanalsobefoundinApiciuses3rdcenturyADDereCoquinariathoughttobetheoldestcookingbook

With a very short season asparagus remains one of the few truly seasonal foods available in New Zealand This is perhaps why they are so treasured andtheiruniqueflavourtrulyappreciatedLetrsquosfaceitthemushytinnedasparagusoftenpulledouttomaketheiconicKiwiasparagusrolljustdoesnrsquot compare

In early September their spears break through the ground and as the temperature rises so do the asparagus sometimes at an astonishing rate Unfortunately though asparagus deteriorate at a very fast rate too Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage and speedy consumption of fresh asparagus Like all vegetables asparagus doesnt instantly die when picked but instead continues to engage in metabolic activity This metabolic activity includes intake of oxygen the breaking down of starches and sugars and the releasing of carbon dioxide The speed at which they do this is what scientists call the respiration rate and the higher thisratethequickertheyspoilAsparagushavearespirationrate5timeshigher than potatoes and onions 3 times higher than lettuce and tomatoes and2timeshigherthancauliflowerandavocadoWiththisinminditisimportant to buy very fresh asparagus

TofindouthowtoorderRobertsbeautifulfreshasparagusandoliveoildeliveredtoyourdoorgoto

wwweurekafreshasparagusandoliveoilconz

021 315 119 pulse2ihugconz

wwwpulsepersonaltrainingconz

GET YOURS TODAY FROM PULSE PERSONAL TRAINING

Stainless steel drink bottles Environmentally friendly and non-leaching

Also available with neoprene Koolers for extra coolness ndash in a variety of colours Hygienic easy to clean and keep your drink cool

Variety of sizes between 350ml and 2L Dishwasher safe and able to take ice cubes

LOOKING FOR A HEALTHY AND PRACTICAL GIFT

BE IN TO WIN

We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

virgin olive oil as well as a standard pack of asparagus to give away (valued at $35 and $24)

To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

vickinourishmagazineconz

Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

36

37

31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

find us on facebookphone 07 863 8980

WAITETE SOCIAL WINE CLUBLast Thursday of each month

6pmSpecial guest speaker

OCTOBERFESTSaturday Oct 29th

BOOK NOW$20pp

International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

Directory

Delicious lime-based artisan products

Green Grocer Farro Fresh 130 Grey St The Base Te Rapa

Dantes Fine Foods NOSH 62-64 Duke St Cambridge Cnr Ulster and Mill Street

Stockists

See you at the Hamilton Home amp Garden Show 6th to 9th October 2011

Gluten free (except 1) | Meat free | Preservative freewwwlimesconz

P 07-849 0811 | C 021-450 380

wwwbespokeflowersconz

3 Garnett Ave

Hamilton 3200

No PreservativesNo added sugar

No colouringNo additives

Pure fruit juice just as nature intended

Full of natural goodness amp flavour NASHI JUICE is an

excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fibre

For orders and enquiries

Ian WallacePh 07 829 5848imwallacextraconz

Warren SextonPh 07 823 6441wsextonxtraconz

Available at Tamahere Market

Birchwood Lane Vineyard 67 Birchwood Lane RD3 Hamilton 3283

Phone 07 856 2019

We grow grapes following organic guidelines without herbicides fungicides and insecticides resulting in a healthy and vibrant soil We make our wines

with a minimum of interference They show true and strong varietal characters

Taste our products at Tamahere Country Market every month Contact us for a mail-order price list or details of your local stockist Check out our range at wwwcuisinesceneconz and order online

P 07 856 4828 F 07 856 4824 E cuisinescenenzxtraconz

Top-quality condiments and dressings to enhance all your food every day

With a unique range of Books Photo Prints and a dedicated Genealogy section there is something for everyone at

The Best Little Book StoreWe make niche market books easy to buy online these

books are often diffi cult to fi nd in retail stores so we save you time and money

The author friendly printer and bookseller

Prize draws every

weekvisit us online

for details

connecting kiwi writers with kiwi readers

bullQualityProductsbull Excellentselectionto suityourneedsbull Friendlyhelpfulservicebull FreeTipsandInformation

371VictoriaStreetoppNovotelHamiltonbullPhone078399001Fax078399002MonndashFri9ndash530Sat10ndash4andSun11ndash3bullshopthesculleryconz

ldquoIf itrsquos for the kitchen see us firstrdquo

39

Available at all good food storesBakery Shop Hours Monday - Friday 730am - 3pm Saturday 730am - 12pm

236 Kahikatea Drive Hamilton(07) 847 1206

Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

wwwvolarebreadcom

021 315 119 pulse2ihugconz

wwwpulsepersonaltrainingconz

GET YOURS TODAY FROM PULSE PERSONAL TRAINING

Stainless steel drink bottles Environmentally friendly and non-leaching

Also available with neoprene Koolers for extra coolness ndash in a variety of colours Hygienic easy to clean and keep your drink cool

Variety of sizes between 350ml and 2L Dishwasher safe and able to take ice cubes

LOOKING FOR A HEALTHY AND PRACTICAL GIFT

BE IN TO WIN

We also have gourmet pack of Eureka asparagus and extra

virgin olive oil as well as a standard pack of asparagus to give away (valued at $35 and $24)

To win one of these great prizes send us your favourite

asparagus recipe by the 28th of October

Email your recipes to

vickinourishmagazineconz

Asparagus FactsAsparagusishighinfolatefibrepotassiumandagreat

source of antioxidants

Asparaguscomesin3maincoloursgreenpurpleandwhite White asparagus is produced by robbing the

plants of light as they grow

RobertMaceyhasbeengrowingasparagusforover20yearsAfewyears ago he got disheartened sending his beautiful fresh asparagus off each morning only for it not to make it to the supermarket shelves for several days To make things worse growers were getting less and less for their crop each year forcing many of the smaller growers out of the market Robert says when he started growing asparagus there were approx 15 packhouses in the Waikato now there are only 3 or 4

With 13 acres of asparagus Robert was not willing to give up and decided to start selling his asparagus direct Robert says this way he can ensure people get the freshest possible asparagus They start pickingfirstthinginthemorningtheasparagusispackedandonacourierbylunchtimeandcanbeinAucklandbytheafternoonWhile he admits he canrsquot compete with the supermarkets run specials on price the quality and freshness is far superior

Asparagusgrowfromcrownswhichwhentheferndiesdowninautumn lay dormant preparing themselves for the next season To many this would seem a waste of the resources having the land only producing a harvest for 3 months of the year So 6 years ago Robert started planting olive trees between his rows of asparagus Harvesting asparagus is a 12hr a day 7 days a week operation during harvest time ldquoItrsquos a killerrdquo says Robert who is nearing retirement

Olivetreestakeabout5yearsbeforetheyfruitandRobertsrsquosfirstonesarejuststartingtomatureAtthissizetheasparagusplantsarebeing pushed for space but Robert believes he can still get one row to grow between the trees He tells me in Italy they grow artichokes between olive trees Irsquove always followed the old adage what eats well together grows well together basil and tomatoes being a perfect example So it makes perfect sense with olive oil and asparagus

Koroneiki are the variety of olives Robert has planted ldquoKoroneiki suits the Waikatordquo he says ldquoas it can stand the humidityrdquo I got to sample some of last yearrsquos oil an early season and late harvest cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Both are quite different but with beautiful colour texture and taste

AswelookoutoverthefarmIcanseethedifferentolivetreesatdifferent stages Robert explains how he prunes the trees to allow airtoflowthroughthetreesandencourageevenripeningTheolives grow on last yearrsquos growth so the pruning takes some thought and time But Robert says ldquoI have always liked tree cropsrdquo and I can see that he has a real passion for making beautiful olive oils

33

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

36

37

31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

find us on facebookphone 07 863 8980

WAITETE SOCIAL WINE CLUBLast Thursday of each month

6pmSpecial guest speaker

OCTOBERFESTSaturday Oct 29th

BOOK NOW$20pp

International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

Directory

Delicious lime-based artisan products

Green Grocer Farro Fresh 130 Grey St The Base Te Rapa

Dantes Fine Foods NOSH 62-64 Duke St Cambridge Cnr Ulster and Mill Street

Stockists

See you at the Hamilton Home amp Garden Show 6th to 9th October 2011

Gluten free (except 1) | Meat free | Preservative freewwwlimesconz

P 07-849 0811 | C 021-450 380

wwwbespokeflowersconz

3 Garnett Ave

Hamilton 3200

No PreservativesNo added sugar

No colouringNo additives

Pure fruit juice just as nature intended

Full of natural goodness amp flavour NASHI JUICE is an

excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fibre

For orders and enquiries

Ian WallacePh 07 829 5848imwallacextraconz

Warren SextonPh 07 823 6441wsextonxtraconz

Available at Tamahere Market

Birchwood Lane Vineyard 67 Birchwood Lane RD3 Hamilton 3283

Phone 07 856 2019

We grow grapes following organic guidelines without herbicides fungicides and insecticides resulting in a healthy and vibrant soil We make our wines

with a minimum of interference They show true and strong varietal characters

Taste our products at Tamahere Country Market every month Contact us for a mail-order price list or details of your local stockist Check out our range at wwwcuisinesceneconz and order online

P 07 856 4828 F 07 856 4824 E cuisinescenenzxtraconz

Top-quality condiments and dressings to enhance all your food every day

With a unique range of Books Photo Prints and a dedicated Genealogy section there is something for everyone at

The Best Little Book StoreWe make niche market books easy to buy online these

books are often diffi cult to fi nd in retail stores so we save you time and money

The author friendly printer and bookseller

Prize draws every

weekvisit us online

for details

connecting kiwi writers with kiwi readers

bullQualityProductsbull Excellentselectionto suityourneedsbull Friendlyhelpfulservicebull FreeTipsandInformation

371VictoriaStreetoppNovotelHamiltonbullPhone078399001Fax078399002MonndashFri9ndash530Sat10ndash4andSun11ndash3bullshopthesculleryconz

ldquoIf itrsquos for the kitchen see us firstrdquo

39

Available at all good food storesBakery Shop Hours Monday - Friday 730am - 3pm Saturday 730am - 12pm

236 Kahikatea Drive Hamilton(07) 847 1206

Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

wwwvolarebreadcom

in season SpringAsparagus artichokes

rocket lamb broad beans lettuce strawberries

new potatoes scallops whitebait

Season amp serve

Broad Beans Also known as Fava Beans these are best eaten young Larger beans need to be blanched and then their thin skin peeled off Serve fresh baby Broad beans simply sauteacuteed in a little butter with salt and pepper Make Broad Bean puree and servewithgrilledfishorchickenorasan alternative to hummus Simply puree blanched beans with some garlic lemon juice salt and pepper and a little olive oil

asparagus For a twist on the old asparagus rolls wrapthinstripsofflakypastryaroundasparagus spears brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan before cooking in a hot oven till the pastry is puffed and golden

white bait Instead of the traditional Kiwi Whitebait fritter dust whitebait in some plain or riceflourandthenquicklydeepfry These Whitebait chips are a great garnish or lovely served scattered on a salad with a lemon aioli

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

36

37

31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

find us on facebookphone 07 863 8980

WAITETE SOCIAL WINE CLUBLast Thursday of each month

6pmSpecial guest speaker

OCTOBERFESTSaturday Oct 29th

BOOK NOW$20pp

International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

Directory

Delicious lime-based artisan products

Green Grocer Farro Fresh 130 Grey St The Base Te Rapa

Dantes Fine Foods NOSH 62-64 Duke St Cambridge Cnr Ulster and Mill Street

Stockists

See you at the Hamilton Home amp Garden Show 6th to 9th October 2011

Gluten free (except 1) | Meat free | Preservative freewwwlimesconz

P 07-849 0811 | C 021-450 380

wwwbespokeflowersconz

3 Garnett Ave

Hamilton 3200

No PreservativesNo added sugar

No colouringNo additives

Pure fruit juice just as nature intended

Full of natural goodness amp flavour NASHI JUICE is an

excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fibre

For orders and enquiries

Ian WallacePh 07 829 5848imwallacextraconz

Warren SextonPh 07 823 6441wsextonxtraconz

Available at Tamahere Market

Birchwood Lane Vineyard 67 Birchwood Lane RD3 Hamilton 3283

Phone 07 856 2019

We grow grapes following organic guidelines without herbicides fungicides and insecticides resulting in a healthy and vibrant soil We make our wines

with a minimum of interference They show true and strong varietal characters

Taste our products at Tamahere Country Market every month Contact us for a mail-order price list or details of your local stockist Check out our range at wwwcuisinesceneconz and order online

P 07 856 4828 F 07 856 4824 E cuisinescenenzxtraconz

Top-quality condiments and dressings to enhance all your food every day

With a unique range of Books Photo Prints and a dedicated Genealogy section there is something for everyone at

The Best Little Book StoreWe make niche market books easy to buy online these

books are often diffi cult to fi nd in retail stores so we save you time and money

The author friendly printer and bookseller

Prize draws every

weekvisit us online

for details

connecting kiwi writers with kiwi readers

bullQualityProductsbull Excellentselectionto suityourneedsbull Friendlyhelpfulservicebull FreeTipsandInformation

371VictoriaStreetoppNovotelHamiltonbullPhone078399001Fax078399002MonndashFri9ndash530Sat10ndash4andSun11ndash3bullshopthesculleryconz

ldquoIf itrsquos for the kitchen see us firstrdquo

39

Available at all good food storesBakery Shop Hours Monday - Friday 730am - 3pm Saturday 730am - 12pm

236 Kahikatea Drive Hamilton(07) 847 1206

Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

wwwvolarebreadcom

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

MixtheicingandcornflourtogetherLightlygreaseyourtray

withalittleoilandthendusthalftheicingsugarcornflourmix

over it Soak the gelatine leaves in 140mls of cold water Put the

remaining 60mls of water sugar and glucose in a heavy base

saucepan Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 12-15minutes

or until it reaches the lsquohard boilrsquo stage (127degreeC) Once at

this temperature carefully add in the gelatine and soaking water

The mix will bubble up at this stage so be very careful Stir to

thoroughly combine

Beat the egg whites until stiff then slowly pour in the hot syrup

Addintheraspberrypowderandcontinuetobeatforanother

5-10 minutes until the mixture is stiff

Pour onto the greased tray and smooth the top with a wet palate

knife Leave to set for at least an hour before turning out onto

your bench that has been dusted with the remaining icing sugar

cornflourmixCutintopiecesandrollintheicingsugarmix

AllowtodryoutabitonacoolingrackThemarshmallowwill

keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container

IboughtsomeFreshAsraspberrypowderfromFarroFreshthe

other week and have been itching to do something with it

FreshAsisarangeoffreezedriedfruitsandpowderswhich

you can add to all manner of desserts So here is my raspberry

marshmallow To make it you will need a candy thermometer

(available from Farro Fresh or The Scullery) You will also

need leaf gelatine which you can also get (again) from Farro or

Dantersquos in Cambridge along with liquid glucose I know it sounds

like a lot of weird ingredients but these soft melt in the mouth

marshmallowswilldefinitelyimpress

2 Tblspn icing sugarbull2Tblspncornflourbull9 sheets of leaf gelatinebull200mls waterbull450g sugarbull1 Tblspn liquid glucosebull2 egg whitesbull2amp12TblspnsFreshAsbullraspberry powder ( or alternatively a dash of vanilla)

Put them on a skewer and dip into chocolate for a very posh

lollipop

35

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

36

37

31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

find us on facebookphone 07 863 8980

WAITETE SOCIAL WINE CLUBLast Thursday of each month

6pmSpecial guest speaker

OCTOBERFESTSaturday Oct 29th

BOOK NOW$20pp

International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

Directory

Delicious lime-based artisan products

Green Grocer Farro Fresh 130 Grey St The Base Te Rapa

Dantes Fine Foods NOSH 62-64 Duke St Cambridge Cnr Ulster and Mill Street

Stockists

See you at the Hamilton Home amp Garden Show 6th to 9th October 2011

Gluten free (except 1) | Meat free | Preservative freewwwlimesconz

P 07-849 0811 | C 021-450 380

wwwbespokeflowersconz

3 Garnett Ave

Hamilton 3200

No PreservativesNo added sugar

No colouringNo additives

Pure fruit juice just as nature intended

Full of natural goodness amp flavour NASHI JUICE is an

excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fibre

For orders and enquiries

Ian WallacePh 07 829 5848imwallacextraconz

Warren SextonPh 07 823 6441wsextonxtraconz

Available at Tamahere Market

Birchwood Lane Vineyard 67 Birchwood Lane RD3 Hamilton 3283

Phone 07 856 2019

We grow grapes following organic guidelines without herbicides fungicides and insecticides resulting in a healthy and vibrant soil We make our wines

with a minimum of interference They show true and strong varietal characters

Taste our products at Tamahere Country Market every month Contact us for a mail-order price list or details of your local stockist Check out our range at wwwcuisinesceneconz and order online

P 07 856 4828 F 07 856 4824 E cuisinescenenzxtraconz

Top-quality condiments and dressings to enhance all your food every day

With a unique range of Books Photo Prints and a dedicated Genealogy section there is something for everyone at

The Best Little Book StoreWe make niche market books easy to buy online these

books are often diffi cult to fi nd in retail stores so we save you time and money

The author friendly printer and bookseller

Prize draws every

weekvisit us online

for details

connecting kiwi writers with kiwi readers

bullQualityProductsbull Excellentselectionto suityourneedsbull Friendlyhelpfulservicebull FreeTipsandInformation

371VictoriaStreetoppNovotelHamiltonbullPhone078399001Fax078399002MonndashFri9ndash530Sat10ndash4andSun11ndash3bullshopthesculleryconz

ldquoIf itrsquos for the kitchen see us firstrdquo

39

Available at all good food storesBakery Shop Hours Monday - Friday 730am - 3pm Saturday 730am - 12pm

236 Kahikatea Drive Hamilton(07) 847 1206

Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

wwwvolarebreadcom

frac12 bunch Italian Parsley roughly bull chopped

frac12 bunch Coriander roughly choppedbull2 Spanish Onions peeled and roughly bull

chopped4 Cloves Garlicbull1 tspn ground Corianderbull2 tspns ground Cuminbull1 tspn ras el hanoutbull1frac12 tspns ground Turmericbull1 tspn Chilli powderbull1 tspn Smoked Paprikabull2 tspns sea saltbull2 fresh Lemons juicedbullOlive Oilbull4x Lamb racks bull

Place all the ingredients except the lamb and oil in your food processor and blend to a paste Slowly drizzle in some oil to get a nice pesto like consistency Spread the chermoula over the lamb and allow to marinade for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal)

To cook the lamb bring it out of the fridge about 12 an hour before heat your pan or BBQ and a little oil Cook the lamb for around 3 minutes on each side before finishingintheovenfor5minutesAllowthe lamb to rest for 5-7 minutes before carving

We served ours on white bean puree some freshrocketfinishedwithadrizzleofthechermoula

White bean puree

2 cups cooked cannellini or haricot beans bull(I used tinned ones)extra virgin olive oil bull3clovesgarlicfinelychoppedbullfrac12anonionfinelychoppedbull34 cup chicken stock bull1 tablespoon lemon juice bullSalt and pepper to taste bull

Sweat off the onion and garlic with a little olive oil until they are translucent Put cooked onions garlic and beans in a food processor along with the stock and puree Return the puree to the pan add a little extra oil lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and heat through to serve

on white bean puree

This also makes a

great dip

36

37

31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

find us on facebookphone 07 863 8980

WAITETE SOCIAL WINE CLUBLast Thursday of each month

6pmSpecial guest speaker

OCTOBERFESTSaturday Oct 29th

BOOK NOW$20pp

International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

Directory

Delicious lime-based artisan products

Green Grocer Farro Fresh 130 Grey St The Base Te Rapa

Dantes Fine Foods NOSH 62-64 Duke St Cambridge Cnr Ulster and Mill Street

Stockists

See you at the Hamilton Home amp Garden Show 6th to 9th October 2011

Gluten free (except 1) | Meat free | Preservative freewwwlimesconz

P 07-849 0811 | C 021-450 380

wwwbespokeflowersconz

3 Garnett Ave

Hamilton 3200

No PreservativesNo added sugar

No colouringNo additives

Pure fruit juice just as nature intended

Full of natural goodness amp flavour NASHI JUICE is an

excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fibre

For orders and enquiries

Ian WallacePh 07 829 5848imwallacextraconz

Warren SextonPh 07 823 6441wsextonxtraconz

Available at Tamahere Market

Birchwood Lane Vineyard 67 Birchwood Lane RD3 Hamilton 3283

Phone 07 856 2019

We grow grapes following organic guidelines without herbicides fungicides and insecticides resulting in a healthy and vibrant soil We make our wines

with a minimum of interference They show true and strong varietal characters

Taste our products at Tamahere Country Market every month Contact us for a mail-order price list or details of your local stockist Check out our range at wwwcuisinesceneconz and order online

P 07 856 4828 F 07 856 4824 E cuisinescenenzxtraconz

Top-quality condiments and dressings to enhance all your food every day

With a unique range of Books Photo Prints and a dedicated Genealogy section there is something for everyone at

The Best Little Book StoreWe make niche market books easy to buy online these

books are often diffi cult to fi nd in retail stores so we save you time and money

The author friendly printer and bookseller

Prize draws every

weekvisit us online

for details

connecting kiwi writers with kiwi readers

bullQualityProductsbull Excellentselectionto suityourneedsbull Friendlyhelpfulservicebull FreeTipsandInformation

371VictoriaStreetoppNovotelHamiltonbullPhone078399001Fax078399002MonndashFri9ndash530Sat10ndash4andSun11ndash3bullshopthesculleryconz

ldquoIf itrsquos for the kitchen see us firstrdquo

39

Available at all good food storesBakery Shop Hours Monday - Friday 730am - 3pm Saturday 730am - 12pm

236 Kahikatea Drive Hamilton(07) 847 1206

Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

wwwvolarebreadcom

37

31 Orchard Road Waihiwwwwaiteteconz

find us on facebookphone 07 863 8980

WAITETE SOCIAL WINE CLUBLast Thursday of each month

6pmSpecial guest speaker

OCTOBERFESTSaturday Oct 29th

BOOK NOW$20pp

International food made with local produce

Waihi feature

e live in such a small country if you take the time to get to

know your locals you will always find a connection Especially through food Roland Straessle chefowner of Waitete Restaurant in Waihi is one such connection Of German descent he and his wife immigrated to New Zealand in 1978 where they started Cafe Gero in Mt Eden Road Auckland

I remember Cafe Gero well in fact I can still recall the logo and colours on the front window This was pre cafe explosion when restaurants were everywhere throughout the city and the finer dining experience was commonplace It all makes perfect sense now because when I visit Waitete I often sense something special and nostalgic Waitete is a true restaurant where you are sure to meet and chat with the owner (Roland) and you are guaranteed to love the extensive menu together with the unique and well thought out wine list

Rolandrsquos passion for food is very clear and this has been a lifelong passion starting in 1967 in a 5 star hotel that had been in the same family for 150 years there he learnt the importance of lsquomaking everything from scratchrsquo His father was a butcher and his mother was a wonderful cook and baker so food was literally in his blood Roland worked in many places countries hotels and game lodges before settling in New Zealand

Cafe Gero was a lunch restaurant with only 20 seats but those seats

were always full In 1985 Roland established Gero foods a German bakery (and we all know how good those are) supplying hotels restaurants and cafes with gateau slices and cakes He sold this in 1998 and moved to Waihi in 2003

Roland classes himself as an old fashioned chef - he cooks the stock and sauces from bones and is not afraid to bone a leg of beef or fillet a fish ldquoEvery dish is cooked to order which gives us the ability to respond easily to any special needs and dietary requirements of our customersrdquo

He also chooses ingredients for their quality rather than price such as selecting meat from McGills butchery in Te Awamutu which has excellent products and service

Waitete Restaurant is easy to find just two minutes from the main highway into Waihi after passing through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge The charming ambience and rural outlook are sure to please and customers are welcome to sit and pass the time with a cup of coffee or enjoy a full course meal

Waitete caters for large groups as well keep on eye on the blackboard below in future issues of Nourish

for their next events and DONrsquoT MISS the Octoberfest on Saturday October 29th - Sheryl Mangold

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Delicious lime-based artisan products

Green Grocer Farro Fresh 130 Grey St The Base Te Rapa

Dantes Fine Foods NOSH 62-64 Duke St Cambridge Cnr Ulster and Mill Street

Stockists

See you at the Hamilton Home amp Garden Show 6th to 9th October 2011

Gluten free (except 1) | Meat free | Preservative freewwwlimesconz

P 07-849 0811 | C 021-450 380

wwwbespokeflowersconz

3 Garnett Ave

Hamilton 3200

No PreservativesNo added sugar

No colouringNo additives

Pure fruit juice just as nature intended

Full of natural goodness amp flavour NASHI JUICE is an

excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fibre

For orders and enquiries

Ian WallacePh 07 829 5848imwallacextraconz

Warren SextonPh 07 823 6441wsextonxtraconz

Available at Tamahere Market

Birchwood Lane Vineyard 67 Birchwood Lane RD3 Hamilton 3283

Phone 07 856 2019

We grow grapes following organic guidelines without herbicides fungicides and insecticides resulting in a healthy and vibrant soil We make our wines

with a minimum of interference They show true and strong varietal characters

Taste our products at Tamahere Country Market every month Contact us for a mail-order price list or details of your local stockist Check out our range at wwwcuisinesceneconz and order online

P 07 856 4828 F 07 856 4824 E cuisinescenenzxtraconz

Top-quality condiments and dressings to enhance all your food every day

With a unique range of Books Photo Prints and a dedicated Genealogy section there is something for everyone at

The Best Little Book StoreWe make niche market books easy to buy online these

books are often diffi cult to fi nd in retail stores so we save you time and money

The author friendly printer and bookseller

Prize draws every

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for details

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371VictoriaStreetoppNovotelHamiltonbullPhone078399001Fax078399002MonndashFri9ndash530Sat10ndash4andSun11ndash3bullshopthesculleryconz

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39

Available at all good food storesBakery Shop Hours Monday - Friday 730am - 3pm Saturday 730am - 12pm

236 Kahikatea Drive Hamilton(07) 847 1206

Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

wwwvolarebreadcom

Available at all good food storesBakery Shop Hours Monday - Friday 730am - 3pm Saturday 730am - 12pm

236 Kahikatea Drive Hamilton(07) 847 1206

Quality Artisan Bread baked for the Waikato

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