These places are wonderful as a summer family outing, educational for kids to learn exactly where their food comes from and sometimes you can even take a picnic to enjoy under the trees. Our list is by no … Read more
Our young quince tree pretty much doubles the amount of fruit it produces each year. This year there are plenty for quince paste, jelly and poached fruit, next year I may be setting up a factory!
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
While fermented foods were once the domain of alternative lifestylers, the bug is super catchy and is now finding its way into homes (and supermarkets) everywhere. From kimchi, kombucha, sour doughs, sauerkrauts and kefir, fermenting is the new buzz … Read more
We must be experiencing one of the wettest winters ever, although according to my husband I say this every year. I am now already getting exhausted about our newly launched Foodlovers Mexico Tour departing late April 2020. The itinerary is … Read more
Our favourite winter curries that are luscious and warming, just perfect for colder nights. Read more
Warning: If you are a family that likes riding elephants or zoos, apologies you won’t find that here. There is an eager air of anticipation as our boat is loaded with guests, dive gear and a reassuring ratio … Read more
31 July 2019 Finalists named in search for New Zealand’s top toasted sandwich With the first round of judging complete in the annual Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover, one thing’s clear: … Read more
