Titi and smoked pork bratwurst We had friends over for dinner over Queen’s Birthday weekend, and although I am firmly in the republican camp, my principles do not extend to declining a day’s leave to celebrate Liz’s birth. A … Continued
Judgement Day for the Sausage Blogger – A sausage making class Last night my wife and I attended a sausage making class with Rachel Priestley – The Prodigal Daughter. This was organised by Wellington Foodies and held at Crave … Continued
The view was great … the food was variable As part of the weekend in Queenstown we journeyed to Wanaka. I had never been to Wanaka before. The day was a beautiful, still, autumnal day – a trip over … Continued
The best sausages in Queenstown We were in Queenstown during summer a few years ago. This was before I started my sausage blog. At a market I met a man selling sausages. As usual I talked to him, he … Continued
Gipps St Butcher’s Venison Sausages This is the final report on the three different types of sausages I recently purchased from the Gipps St Butchers. These venison sausages are made of 80% venison and 20% pork. The shoulder of … Continued
Havana Restaurant and Bar Many years ago my wife studied for a Master’s degree. As part of the degree those undertaking the course had to form a study group. She was part of a group of three. Last night … Continued
Gipps St Butcher’s Pork and Fennel I purchased these during my recent visit to the Gipps St Butchers in Karori This is a finely ground sausage, the aroma of the cooked sausage had a pronounced fennel smell. Once … Continued
Polish Kransky at the Marae I was at Park Avenue Quality Meats brought some Polish kranksy. This sausage is made from 1/3 beef and 2/3 pork. It is gluten free. The sausage meat has a moderate amount of garlic … Continued
Gipps St Butcher’s Pork Sausage I was passing Gipps St Butchers on a Saturday around midday. I decided to pop in. I do not think I have visited this shop for about a year. It is in a … Continued
Harrington’s White Pudding with Blue Cheese I arrived home later than usual this evening. The beginning of the cooler weather had set in. We have lit the fire for the last couple of nights. Although I love a … Continued