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Lewis Road Creamery’s cool new ice cream flavour

February 19, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments
Ah, Lewis Road Creamery – you always know how to take a good thing and make it even tastier! The latest creation out of this Kiwi dairy favourite is their own unique take on the classic combo of mint and...
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Culinary competitions/awards•Dairy•Food News

Tip Top named International Ice Cream Maker of the Year

November 5, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
Kiwi favourite beats global talent to take top spot, Kapiti “Most Innovative” What’s your favourite ice cream? Once again New Zealand proves it’s punching above its weight when it comes to food: iconic ice cream brand Tip Top scooped multiple wins...
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Culinary competitions/awards•Dairy•Food News

New Zealand’s Cheese medallists announced

March 1, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
It’s no secret: I adore cheese. Hard cheeses like pecorino or a good parmesan; soft, white and tangy goats cheese; exploding balls of mozzarella deliciousness…mmm, I’m halfway to making myself a cheesy snack right now! New Zealand has taken huge...
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Culinary competitions/awards•Dairy•Food News•Uncategorised

Finding the Best Cheese in New Zealand

February 25, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
For cheese lovers’ it would be a day in paradise, but it’s serious work for the 28 judges assessing more than 2000 kg of cheese for the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards at AUT School of Hospitality + Tourism this...
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Dairy•Food News•Summer

New cheese marks a decade of success for Kiwis

February 20, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
Not so long ago, good NZ cheese was quite hard to come by. I remember well when Clevedon Buffalo Co.  first started selling their divine buffalo cheese; for the most part I remember it because I absolutely loved it. Now...
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Dairy•Drinks•Food News•Health

Aunt Jean’s Dairy wins gold

December 28, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments
Nelson Tasman milk company triumphs at Asia-Pacific Awards Nelson Tasman milk company Aunt Jean’s Dairy has won gold for its packaging at the Transform Awards Asia-Pacific in Hong Kong. The packaging, featuring a cow illustration on its one-litre glass bottles,...
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Dairy•Food News•Snacks and nibbles

A taste of cheesy goodness

October 30, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments
The best cheese makes the best recipes! I’m a huge cheese lover. From brie to bocconcini and everything in between, if it’s cheesy, I’m there! Hutchinsons has been discovering the world of cheese since its humble beginnings in 1914, sourcing and...
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Culinary competitions/awards•Dairy•Food News

Celebrate NZ Cheese Month wherever you are!

October 2, 2017 by Catherine Milford 1 Comment
October is Cheese Month in New Zealand – and I’ve been marking it by eating stacks of the stuff! As a nation, our love of cheese is growing every year. NZ Cheese Month 2017 comes as Nielsen data shows supermarket...
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Dairy•Food News

Sour Cream…as it should be

August 14, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Lewis Road Creamery dairy products. Not only do they taste fantastic, but they are made here in New Zealand, with simple ingredients and nothing that shouldn’t ever really be considered as...
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Dairy•Food•Food News•Sweet treats

Lewis Road Creamery commits to free range eggs

July 13, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments
Lewis Road announces commitment to free range eggs I’ve been a fan of Lewis Road Creamery since it began, and now this delightful Kiwi dairy brand has taken another giant step forward with the announcement that it will use only free...
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Dairy•Food News•Sweet treats

Tasty Duo adds soul to The Collective range

June 28, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments
It’s no secret that I absolutely love the yoghurt range from The Collective, and the latest range to hit the shelves is no exception. This naturally set, artisanal yoghurt is so clever; it made itself! Say hello to two tasty new...
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Dairy•Food•Food News•Lifestyle

Kapiti launches traceable organic milk

June 8, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments
From Farm to Table: Kapiti launches traceable Organic Milk If you’ve read my blogs, you’ll know I’m a strong supporter of consumers knowing where their food comes from, and supporting Kiwi produce wherever possible. Milk is now joining the ever-growing trend,...
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Dairy•Food•Food News

Add a little Russian Fudge to your day

June 1, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments
I love a celebration. Mainly because it almost always includes my favourite hobby: food! The Collective are celebrating at the moment: the Kiwi dairy company has just turned seven. No mean feat! To celebrate, they are bringing back their utterly...
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Dairy•Eats•Food News•Lifestyle

Lewis Road Creamery finds its perfect match

May 16, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments
Every now and again, two single elements combine, and the result is simply spectacular. Well, that just happened. Phenomenally successful Bay of Plenty-based dairy company Lewis Road Creamery has teamed up with meat aficionado Sean Connolly, and created one of the finest...
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