Every year New Zealanders throw away nearly 300 million disposable coffee cups – and only one out of every 400 composted. This is a bigger issue than your caffeine addiction. With so many solutions from taking 5 minutes to enjoy your coffee in the café you bought it from to bringing your own cup. Some…
My Grandmother always warned me to “be careful what I wished for.” So, when I got the call I nearly choked on my tea – award winning locally grown organic tea that is. But before I got in a Pickle, I reminded myself we have a great Palate and our offering is far from Common…
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…
Words Vicki Jones, Images Melody Leftus Punnet is now offering customers the chance to experience a taste of the popular eatery at home with the introduction of a retail range of baked goods. From peanut brittle, chocolate chip cookies and rocky road to an addictive selection of fudge, marshmallows and biscotti. The range is baked…
By Ash Parmar Known as the Water of Life, whisky is a drink steeped in tradition. It starts with just two simple ingredients (original malted barley and water) run through copper stills then aged in oak barrels before being bottled and sold around the world to be enjoyed. Be that neat, with ice, water, in…
Wed in Waikato is a curated group of wedding professionals based in the Waikato with a dual purpose—to help ease the stress for couples planning their special day and to network with their industry peers passionate about weddings to ensure we have the best there is here in the Waikato. Who better to ask for…
Celebrating Hospitality Excellence The vibrancy and variety of the Waikato Hospitality scene was never more evident than at the Waikato Hospitality Awards held in August. Wintec’s Atrium was full of glitz and glitter as those who normally deliver the best food and service in our region got to sit down and enjoy a superb dinner…
Words Kate Monahan-Riddell Set in the lush green farmland of the Waikato’s Hinuera Valley, the Red Barn offers a slice of rural New Zealand. With views of rolling green pastures, nearby mountains and Lake Karapiro, it has become a popular destination for weddings, private parties and corporate events since its launch over 10 years ago.…
Words Denise Irvine, Images Ashlee DeCaires Friday night at Mr Pickles and a couple of us are in for the duck ramen special, made by sous chef Harriet Boucher. The bowls are brimming with aromatic broth, tender duck meat, noodles, fresh chilli, sprouts and chopped spring onions. It is deeply rich, delicious and comforting, sharpened…
Words and Images by Amber Bremner Yesterday is gone and its tale told. Today new seeds are growing. – Rumi A small but industrious team of former refugees is working hard to make its mark on Hamilton’s hospitality scene, but not in the way you might expect. The team at Home Kitchen is turning…
