Galbi Jjim or Korean Braised Short Ribs is a dish prepared with beef short ribs slowly braised in Korean condiments like soy sauce, sugar, pear, cooking wine, shiitake and onions. When I was in Hawaii I tried this Korean Style beef short ribs and when I got it my first...
Established in 1851 Mission Estate is New Zealand’s oldest existing vineyard and it was established by the French Roman Catholic missionaries where they introduced many generations of wine making experience and a few precious vines from France. It does still look like it is still maintained by missionaries, when you...
Waknatoy or what they call the “Marikina Menudo” is a type of menudo that is prepared similarly but with additional ingredients like Vienna sausages and pickles. Waknatoy or what they call the “Marikina Menudo” is a type of menudo that is prepared similarly but with additional ingredients like Vienna sausages...
Chicken and Asparagus Risotto is a type of risotto prepared with chicken, asparagus, white wine and lots of parmesan cheese. If you think rice is just for Asians then you haven’t tried having risotto yet, it’s a concoction that has been prepared in Italy since the 1800’s. Risotto in general...
If you are planning to visit Hawkes Bay then make sure you pass by Arataki Honey if you have time and if you haven’t added this to your itinerary yet, Why? First because its free, you can taste different types of honey, you learn about the whole process of honey...
Birdwoods Gallery in Havelock North is a popular art gallery in the region, they have tons of Stone Sculptures, Metal Sculptures and Decorative Arts in display and on sale. Most tourists visit this place because of this gallery but beside the gallery is another gem that needs to be mentioned,...
Pan Fried Fish and Saffron Cream Pasta is a dish made with white fish simply pan fried then served with pasta on cream sauce infused with saffron. I love the flavour of the sea, especially when its coming from shellfish, its salty briny taste is so intense it livens up...
Clams Casino Crostini is a type of crostini inspired by a dish called clams casino, similar to baked tahong where clams are served on the half shell prepared and baked to golden perfection with other ingredients, in this case breadcrumbs and bacon. Clams Casino Crostini is a type of crostini...
Black Barn Vineyards in Havelock North is not just your normal vineyard it hosts a lot of activities and events that you can partake in one location, from retreats, dining, concerts, open air cinema, growers market and of course cellar doors. Most of these are open during the summer season...
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