Australasian cooks off to World Tapas Competitors –
A spectacular salmon ceviche with pickled cucumber, horseradish mouse, yuzu gel and a lemon myrtle sable has earned Gold Coast chef Amber Heaton the celebrated title of Australasia’s Tapas Champion for 2022 – and in November she’ll wing her approach to Spain to the World Tapas Competitors, supported by the Metropolis Corridor of Valladolid. Amber, nevertheless, will not be alone. This yr, for the primary time within the competitors’s historical past, two rivals have been picked to characterize Australasia on the world champs, with Auckland’s Fred Wong (Head Chef at Poni) additionally wowing judges together with his revolutionary twist on…
World Chocolate Day -today! –
To have a good time World Chocolate Day right this moment, July 7, listed here are seven enjoyable chocolate details and a boozy brownie recipe! 1. Chocolate Cash in Mayan Instances The Mayans are believed to be the primary to find chocolate and, in Mayan occasions, your favourite chocolate bar could have been price it is weight in gold! Like many early civilisations, historic Maya would barter and commerce items as an alternative of utilizing cash as cash. Nonetheless, it is just lately been found that the Mayan civilisation began to make use of Cacao Beans as a type of…
Gareth Stewart to lead new InterContinental Hotel Auckland culinary journey –
InterContinental Auckland has announced internationally renowned chef, Gareth Stewart is officially on board as its partner chef. Gareth plans to elevate the culinary direction for the new luxury hotel’s signature restaurant, which is expected to launch in late 2023. His culinary influence will also extend to the hotel’s hallmark Club InterContinental lounge, and the in-room dining experience. Details of the restaurant are still under development with Gareth taking the lead on creating the restaurant concept, name, food and beverage menus, to the finer elements of tableware, crockery and glassware. He will set the tone and style for the venue and…
Macdonald family open store to champion high country farming –
The Kaikōura based Macdonald family has announced the opening of Middlehurst Station Farm Store, a thoughtfully curated farm store and boutique butchery located in the heart of the Kāikoura township. This farm store will serve as a haven for residents and visitors seeking fresh meat, locally sourced produce, and a diverse selection of seasonal products. “Kaikōura is renowned for its remarkable food and artisan producers, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to contribute to this thriving community,” says Lucy Macdonald, one of the sisters behind the visionary Middlehurst Station Farm Store. “We’ve always dreamed of creating a space where we…
Lewis Road claims top award at New York specialty food show –
Lewis Road Creamery’s 10 Star Certified Salted Butter has gained international recognition and named the 2023 sofiTM Product of the Year, at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City. The award is presented to a single product annually at The Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) sofiTM Awards. Bestowed since 1972 they are a top honor in the $194 billion specialty food industry. Jason Clements holds the award. “Judging was performed by a panel of 400 food experts, and for a product that originated on our farms in Waikato to win the major award at a show in NYC is…
Busy start to Fine Food New Zealand –
New Zealand’s premier trade event for the hospitality, food retail and food service industries, Fine Food New Zealand, has opened on June 25 with visitors from throughout the country attracted to the more than 250 exhibitors, at the Auckland Showgrounds. Displays include the very latest commercial kitchen equipment available, local produce suppliers and IT software system professionals for restaurant bookings, to name just a few. A packed agenda over the three day event includes seminars, training and education, equipment and food demonstrations; the NZ Chefs Championships and Global Chefs Challenge plus the Restaurant Association of New Zealand’s ‘Hospo Hui’. The…
Mount Maunganui’s Freeport with Cleaver & Co Wins Best NZ Toastie –
The North Island is home to the country’s tastiest toasted sandwich once again, with Mount Maunganui’s Freeport with Cleaver & Co taking top honors in the Great NZ Toastie Takeover 2023. Talented young chef Brooke Moore has won the hotly contested title – and snagged bragging rights for the North Island for the second time only in the competition’s history – with her impressive creation Surf, Turf & Smoke, Monsieur! Thrilled to have taken out the top prize, Moore says she relished the challenge of coming up with Freeport’s first ever Toastie Takeover entry. A standout for competition judges, Freeport’s…