Woody’s Pork and Feta Sausages, and a trip to Cattle Ridge Woody’s Farm near Levin raise pigs ethically, with the aim of producing a premium pork product. This is clearly achieved in these pork and feta sausages. I headed into … Continued
The wurst of news. The 25th Great New Zealand Sausage Competition has been cancelled. After multiple deferments due to COVID, omicron finally resulted in the cancellation of this prestigious event. I am aware there were some great sausages entered, including … Continued
The Hiatus After nearly eight years of posting on this blog, I have decided it is time for a hiatus. I have posted over 340 times, an average of 43 posts a year during this time. This does not mean … Continued
Seal tempted back to water with sausages… A seal was checking out Te Whiti Park in Lower Hutt. The sea creature was tempted back into the Waiwhetu Stream with sausages. I wonder if the Police visited Gordon at Park Ave … Continued
Chicken and Truffle Sausages – Grey Lynn Butchers Prior to going to judging at the Great NZ Sausage Awards I visited Grey Lynn Butchers. There I purchased some chicken and truffle sausages – a very good sausage. They sausages are … Continued
Trapped Chinese miners say thanks for medicine, call for sausages. The headline says it all, the call for pork sausages resonates around the world. These trapped miners need sustenance, and what better way to achieve this than through a pork … Continued
Chicken, Bacon and Leek Sausage – Westmere Butchery While in Auckland judging at The Great New Zealand Sausage Competition I went into Westmere Butchery and purchased Chicken, Bacon and Leek Sausages. These snarlers won the Supreme Award in the 2019 … Continued
Chicken, Chilli and Lime Sausages – Well Hung Butchers These chicken, chilli and lime sausages were purchased at Well Hung Butchers while I was in Auckland judging at the Great NZ Sausage Competition. These are medium grind sausages and are … Continued
Pork, Pumpkin and Feta Sausages – Well Hung Butchers While in Auckland judging at the Great NZ Sausage Awards, visited a few butcher’s shops to purchase some snarlers. One of my ports of call was Well Hung Butchers in Milford. … Continued
The Great New Zealand Sausage Competition I had the pleasure of two days in Auckland judging at The Great New Zealand Sausage Awards recently. I was part of a panel that judged gourmet poultry and the ready of eat categories. … Continued