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Dairy 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Hi, my name is Catherine Milford, and I live in Auckland, New Zealand. I’ve been a journalist for over 20 years both here and in England, and I’ve written on every topic you can think of, but EatsCooksReads focuses on my favourite: food. This blog is full of recipes I’ve written, products I’ve discovered, food books I love, restaurants I’ve reviewed and a lot besides! If you love New Zealand food, I hope you love my site.
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