Red Tarns and Chorizo
Red Tarns and Chorizo It was another day at Aoraki. The weather was not as good as the previous day, however all days in the hills are great. The Red Tarns We went up the Red Tarns (small mountain lakes), … Continued
Catalan Pork at Aoraki
Catalan Pork at Aoraki It was time to head for the hills, and there is nothing better than the mountains of the South Island. I headed to Aoraki, the highest peak in New Zealand for some days of hills, vertical … Continued
Judging at The Great NZ Sausage Competition
Judging at The Great NZ Sausage Competition Last week I spent two days in Auckland judging at The Great New Zealand Sausage Competition. Two days spent sampling and critiquing quality sausages is a hard job, but one that I was … Continued
Argentian Chorizo and Huatekerekere
Argentian Chorizo and Huatekerekere After returning to Takapō and soaking in the hot pools, looking at the whetu until the small hours of the morning, it was off to ascend Huatekerekere – Mt Peel. A friend had walked the lower … Continued
Uruguayan Chorizo in the Two Thumbs Range
Uruguayan Chorizo in the Two Thumbs Range As the colder weather of July settles into a New Zealand winter, I ventured south with friends to spend some time in the hills. This time it was a snow shoeing adventure in … Continued
Bockwurst Piano
Bockwurst Piano Bockwurst is a German sasuage made with more veal than pork, it is flavoured with salt, white pepper and paprika is a truly marvellous sausage. This You Tube video shows German engineering at its finest. Beethoven would have … Continued
The Best Restaurant on Rakiura?
The Best Restaurant on Rakiura? While I completed part of the Northern Circuit on Rakiura, Stewart Island, I spent a night in Bungaree Hut. An amiable group of hunters were based in the hut for ten days. The bush korero … Continued
Hananui, Mt Anglem and Sausages.
Hananui, Mt Anglem and Sausages. I completed part of the Northern Circuit of Rakiura, Stewart Island. I spent four days tramping in the hills and beaches of Rakiura. It was a fantastic time with magic weather. One day I went … Continued
Don from Island Bay Butchery Hangs up the Knives
Don from Island Bay Butchery Hangs up the Knives. Saussie to see you go, says it all. After thirty years, Don Andrews the maestro butcher from Island Bay Butchery is hanging up his knives. Island Bay Butchery is one of … Continued
Mt Karioi and the winner of the Great NZ Sausage Awards Supreme Award – 2022.
Mt Karioi and the winner of the Great NZ Sausage Awards Supreme Award – 2022. While in Raglan for the summer holiday I did a jaunt up Mt Karioi. This was part of my preparation for the Jumbo Holdsworth trail … Continued