What is out the back at the Langham Hotel?
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
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
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 all beer and sausages – Part Two
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
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
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
Pure Beef Sausage
Pure Beef Sausages I was at the Island Bay Butchers earlier this week and purchased this new product. Took them home and cooked them for tea. They were served with oven roasted cauliflower, leeks and blue cheese. We also … Continued
Pork Bratwurst from Kerikeri
Pork Bratwurst from Kerikeri This sausage was purchased from Churchill’s Butchers in Kerikeri while we were in the far north a few months ago. They came out of the freezer and were cooked recently. These are a pleasant sausage, with … Continued
Spicy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Soup
Spicy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Soup It is winter and I like soup as a comfort food. We had various whanau members around for dinner on Sunday evening. Two pots of soup and bread. A classic and filling … Continued
Island Bay Butchery launches web site
The Island Bay Butchery has a new, and thier first web site. Now I claim to know a bit about the sausages produced in Wellington. However when you read the extensive list of awards won by this butcher, you know they … Continued