Champagne, Veal and Truffle Sausages I picked these up from Island Bay Butchery. They are a different sausage. If you have read the posting about Island Bay’s veal sausage, see link, you will know that I do not … Continued
It is hard work, but someone has to do it. Judging at the Devro NZ Sausage Competition Last week I had the pleasure of being a judge at the Devro NZ Sausage Competition. I went to Auckland and for … Continued
It is not all beer and sausages – Part Three This weekend I was off to the highlight of the harrier season, the NZ Road Relays. This was held on the Sign of the Takahe to Akaroa route, 76km of … Continued
What is out the back of the Langham Hotel? We had a weekend in Auckland and stayed at the Langham Hotel. On Saturday night we had a meal with friends who live in Auckland. After a few drinks … Continued
Cumberland Sausage – Blackball Salami Company I cooked these sausages up for a pre-dinner snack. They were purchased from Moore Wilsons and they all disappeared quite quickly. These sausages are good solid kiwi bangers. The Blackball Salami Company has made … Continued
Harrington’s Chorizo and Black Pudding – Whooping it up at the Hop Garden We had a family lunch at the Hop Garden bar and restaurant in Pirie St. This venue has been a variety of restaurants over the years. … Continued
It is not beer and sausages- Part Two This is second in an occasional series, see part one. Yesterday I completed the aptly named Mukamuka Munter, a little sojourn around the south coast from the mouth of the Orongorongo … Continued
Harrington’s Pork and Fennel I was at New World in Thorndon this morning and thought I would make shepherd’s pie for dinner. However you do need a little aperitif so I brought a tray of Harrington’s Pork and … Continued
Veal Bratwurst When I was at Island Bay Butchery recently I picked up some veal bratwurst. Veal is not a meat that I generally eat. To be honest I cannot remember when I last ate veal, or if I … Continued