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
It is not all beer and sausages – Part Five
It is not all beer and sausages – Part Five Yesterday I ran in the Jumbo-Holdsworth race. This is a 23km mountain run with a nice run along a river valley, some serious climbing as you head from Atiwhakatu … Continued
Toulouse Sausages with Mrs Chippy
Toulouse Sausages with Mrs Chippy The post Christmas celebration began with a gathering to eat the leftovers from a variety of Christmas dinners. Our whanau headed off to friends. There four families met with a wide variety of leftovers. … Continued
Replete on Christmas Day
Replete on Christmas Day Our whanau gathered at our house for Christmas lunch. We had thought that the barbecue may be in the garage due to the inclement weather that was forecast but that was not to be. Instead the … Continued
Sausage selection for Christmas dinner.
Sausage selection for Christmas dinner. Christmas is a time for whanau. This year our family is hosting Christmas lunch at our place. It will be the usual barbecue based meal with a wide assortment of foods that will be … 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
Pork Bratwurst from Kerikeri
Pork Bratwurst from Kerikeri This sausage was purchased from Churchill’s Butchers in Kerikeri while we were in the far north a few months ago. They came out of the freezer and were cooked recently. These are a pleasant sausage, with … Continued
Spicy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Soup
Spicy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Soup It is winter and I like soup as a comfort food. We had various whanau members around for dinner on Sunday evening. Two pots of soup and bread. A classic and filling … Continued
Mittelgrobe Bratwurst
Mittelgrobe Bratwurst We ate these sausages on our trip to the far north of New Zealand. They emanate from the German Butchery in Haruru Falls in the Bay of Islands. I bought a few packets to take home … Continued
Celebrating the Ascent of Everest
Celebrating the Ascent of Everest Last evening we went to a friend’s house for an excuse to enjoy fine food, wine and convivial conversation. The 60th anniversary of the ascent of Mt Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary was … Continued