Easter Tramping
Easter Tramping Over Easter I decided to head for the hills. The weather forecast was not great, but there was a window of about 36 hours which looked promising so I decided to head up onto the tops. During the … Continued
New Zealand thrash West Indies (with smoked saveloys)
New Zealand thrash West Indies (with smoked saveloys) The cricket world cup has been heating up as the tournament has progressed. Yesterday in Wellington Martin Guptill exploded in one of the great days in New Zealand sport. With a … Continued
It is not all beer and sausages – Part Eight
It’s not all beer and sausages – Part Eight In the weekend I competed in the Aorangi Undulator. This is a new event through the Aorangi Forest Park in the southern Wairarapa. It has the tag line: Not for … Continued
The Sausage Vessel
The Sausage Vessel It was my birthday and I was pleased to receive a frying pan as a gift. We had talked about getting a quality pan, with a nice heavy bottom, and a Teflon covering for use in the … Continued
Venison Rost Bratwurst
Venison Rost Bratwurst I went into Park Avenue Quality Meats today. It was near the end of the day and the shop was humming as customers bought meat, much of which I suspect was going to be cooked that … Continued
Homemade venison sausages and the sausage feast
Homemade venison sausages and the sausage feast. We held a barbecue at our place on Saturday evening. The summer this year has been rubbish – wind, rain, and not nearly hot enough. The previous weekend the long range forecast … Continued
Don’s Sausage Awards 2013
Don’s Sausage Awards 2013 A wide range of people who know I pen this sausage blog ask me, “What is your favourite sausage?” My response is, “That is like asking an oenophile what is their favourite wine? There are sausages … Continued
It is not all beer and sausages – Part Three
It is not all beer and sausages – Part Three This weekend I was off to the highlight of the harrier season, the NZ Road Relays. This was held on the Sign of the Takahe to Akaroa route, 76km of … 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
Cacciatori
Cacciatori These sausages were brought from Moore Wilsons. They are a large fat sausage. These sausages can be bought as either medium or hot, so for those who are regular readers you will know I purchased the … Continued