Kea Cookies batch-bake premium great-tasting gluten, wheat, dairy and egg free cookies. All are New Zealand made. There are 10 varieties of gluten, wheat, dairy and egg free cookies available in 250g packs in: Chocolate Chip; Double Choc Chip; Macadamia; Vanilla; Hokey Pokey; Gingernut; Almond; Peanut Brownies, … Read more
Who else runs out of ideas in making interesting dressings? I am sure I am not alone in this one. Genevieve’s are well known for their luscious patè and premium dressings and the newest range from Chef Genevieve and her … Read more
Have you tried Penati nut and seed crackers? We have some awesome ideas for using Penati, plus the opportunity to win a carton of Penati for you and your family/friends to enjoy. Penati nut and seed crackers comes from … Read more
Rolled oats are an essential panty item, even if you are not a breakfast porridge fan (too gloopy for me), when oats are combined with a few other vital ingredients e.g. coconut, brown sugar and butter, the results can … Read more
A Taste of the Bay Cycle with Helen Jackson Following on from our lovely tour in May we will be repeating this itinerary again> Start date November 18th 2021 Join us for a delicious 5 day/ 4 night … Read more
My daughter Daisy is a keen baker and when it comes to decorating cakes her skills outweigh mine considerably. She makes cakes for friends on a regular basis and one of her worries about heading into her University flat … Read more
A glazed ham at Christmas is essential for many of us and a treat we really look forward to. Warm from the oven and served with new potatoes and steamed greens, it is an annual favourite. The left overs can … Read more
If there is one part of Christmas dinner that is going to cause stress it is likely to be cooking the turkey. How many times I have heard stories of dry overcooked turkeys or even worse under cooked turkeys? I … Read more
While we are fast approaching the season of gift giving this is not just confined to Christmas as there are often occasions during the year when you want to take a little something when out for dinner, as a thank … Read more
How good does this baji look? Samrudh Akuthota (Sammy) tells me that he remembers eating baji as a child and picking off all the crisp bits and then leaving the spongier interior so therefore when he opened his own place … Read more
With our first Clevedon day selling out in 2 ours we now have a new date of Wednesday November 11th for a day of deliciousness with award winner artisan producers. Our day will start at 8.30am with pick up at … Read more
Most of us have been impacted in some way or another with the events over the last few months. With that in mind and thinking of well priced meals, here are 20 of our favourite dinners that have … Read more
One of the big things that the last few months have reinforced is how much I want to support businesses that have a social conscience. Helping them to continue working in this tumultuous world of uncertainty. Our dollars suddenly seem more precious … Read more
In essence I am yet to meet a vegetable I don’t like, my dislike only comes from the way they have been cooked and the flavours paired with. In our house of 6 (ish) a head of steamed/boiled broccoli … Read more
