An unexpected wee gem
Finding an unexpected wee gem Today I was in a school staffroom at morning tea time. A woman came around and offered black pudding to all those present. She had made the black pudding and was sharing it … Continued
The Smallest Sausage Factory in Wellington
The Smallest Sausage Factory in Wellington Today I went to the Gipps St Butchers in Karori to buy some sausages. The Gipps St Butchery has a very good reputation for the quality of the meat it sells. Although … Continued
Philippe’s Pork Chipolatas
Philippe’s Pork Chipolatas See the previous posting for how I purchased these from Fresh Choice in Takaka. The traditional free farmed pork chipolatas are gluten and preservative free. They contain 82% meat from Apple Farm pork, along with … Continued
Sausage Eaters of the World Unite and Take Over
Sausage eaters of the world Unite and take over Sausage eaters of the world Hand it over Hand it over Hand it over With apologies to Morrissey and The Smiths from their 1987 song, Shoplifters of the World … Continued
Philippe’s Handmade Greek Lamb Sausages
Philippe’s Handmade Greek Lamb Sausages While in Takaka we went to the Fresh Choice Supermarket, a medium sized store, with a limited selection of sausages. Lots of the bog standard supermarket sausages that I try to avoid. I … Continued
Hellers Free Farmed Chorizo Sausage
Hellers Free Farmed Chorizo Sausage It does not happen very often, however of the four sausages purchased only three quarters of one sausage was consumed. The rest went into the bin. These sausages are finely ground and … Continued
Heller’s Angus Pure Sausages
Heller’s Angus Pure Sausage These sausages are good. For a massed produced product they are great. For the lovers of simple, plain meat sausages this is one for you. Containing 88% beef, they are meaty with no other … Continued
Sausage Selection on a Six Day Tramp
Sausages selection on a six day tramp My sons and I headed for the hills and went tramping in Nelson Lakes. This New Zealand National Park is a fantastic place to enjoy the majestic grandeur of mountains and … Continued
Oui Oui Saucisse along with Oink Oink and Fennel
Oui Oui Saucisse along with Oink Oink and Fennel With French like this; yes, yes sausage, I could become a translator. Through the marvels of the NZ education system, and one year’s study of third form French I could … Continued