Kick Back on Tioman Island
I am sure we have all experienced that feeling that you are being watched and this time I actually am. A cheeky monkey is peering over the roof as we sit enjoying an early evening glass of wine, hoping there … Read more
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South Australia November 2023
Join me on a fabulous trip to South Australia November 15th – 20th where we will be cycling, tasting wine and eating delicious food. South Australia is renowned for its contrasting stunning scenery, wineries, restaurants and amazing produce. With … Read more
Cycle Otago May 2023
Has anyone else been meaning to get to Lake Dunstan and cycle the relatively new cycle way? How about coming along with us and cycling all three of the main trails, Roxburgh, Dunstan and Clyde. Trip starts with a pick … Read more
How to Make the Best Chicken Sandwich
New Zealanders have long had a love affair with party style chicken sandwiches and I am almost thinking that we can call them our own. By using the term “party style” I am meaning the type of elegant chicken … Read more
Eat, Drink and Cycle Hawkes Bay
Join us for a delicious 5 day/ 4 night exploration of glorious Hawkes Bay from April 27th 2023 – May 1st E-bikes are provided for your comfort, these are extremely simple to ride and make everything just that much … Read more
Eat, Drink and Cycle, Nelson Great Taste Trail
After a lovely cycle in November 2022 we are now exploring dates for 2023. Please email if interested in being added to our database. Prepare yourself for the festive season with an unwind and join us for a delicious 5 … Read more
Delicious Ways with Kea Cookies
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
Fruitful Dressings to Liven up Summer
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 team are … Read more
Ways with Nut and Seed Crackers
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
Baking with Oats
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
Eat, Drink and Cycle Hawkes Bay
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
Choosing Your Cake Mixer
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
It’s All about the Christmas Ham
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
Cooking the Christmas Turkey
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
