Bay Of Plenty Brews
Words Vicki Ravlich Horan The Cider Factorie Husband and wife team Rowena and Simon Pearce are both qualified and experienced winemakers. “We saw an opportunity to diversify our skills by fermenting apples instead of grapes,” says Rowena. “The process of making cider is almost identical to making wine (not beer), so we had the equipment […]
Essential Ingredients
Globe Artichokes I love them and wait all year to get some during their short season. Great in risotto, fish dishes, sautéed with cherry tomatoes, capers and basil. As a little snack with vino. Mix of breadcrumbs, garlic and parsley stuffed into each leave and then steam them in a pot with chicken stock. To […]
GOOD NEIGHBOUR FOOD RESCUE
NO Waste, NO Hunger is part of Good Neighbour Trust’s mission which has five arms, Food Rescue being a huge part of how we support community. Behind the charity are 13 staff and over 500 volunteers as well as a very decicated Board of Trustees, sponsors and supporters. Good Neighbour rescues food destined for landfill […]
BEHIND THE MARKET
Words VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images ALEX SPODYNEIKO Long before they appear at Tauranga Primary school ladened with beautiful goods, the stallholders of the Tauranga Farmers’ Market have already been working hard growing, maturing, making and baking. We thought we would take a look at what you don’t see at the market to truly understand the […]
TE PARAPARA
Words DAVID WRIGLEY | Images VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN It’s Wednesday 28 April, one of those beautiful, early autumn mornings that the Waikato does so well: wispy, high clouds in a glorious deep blue sky, the year’s first threat of frost in the air. The full moon lingers above the western horizon. The Hamilton Gardens are almost […]
MARKET MATTERS – Even More 15 years on
Words DENISE IRVINE | Images ALEX SPODYNEIKO On a miserable winter morning 15 years ago, my husband talked me out from the depths of a warm duvet to go to the recently opened Hamilton Farmers’ Market. I was very reluctant. It was a freezing, sleety-wet Waikato day, and I honestly didn’t feel like ducking between […]
Op Shops – A World of Opportunity
Your local op shop offers far more than a way for you to find a bargain or that one of a kind treasure. These play an integral part in diverting unwanted clothing, furniture, and bric a brac from landfills while at the same time raising money, allowing them to continue to support those worthy projects. […]
Kindy Kids – nurturing the future
Teaching children to care about the environment is not only a way for us to create positive change for generations to come, but it is also a great way to raise a generation who are compassionate and caring. Giving children an understanding of, appreciation for, and responsibility to their environment is at the heart of […]