Kia Ora

Welcome to Ngahuru (Autumn)

Well we can't really complain about summer this year. People are certainly a lot happier we actually had one. And it is still lingering on despite it being officially Autumn.It seems to be continuing forever!

But our appetites change and we start hankering for some more warming foods. We love a healthy and tasty autumnal ratatouille, using the aubergines, zucchini and tomatoes that are still abundant and affordable.

Still time for a few barbecues and salads though - check out our many sauces, oils and vinegars to enhance your fresh ingredients.

Many are getting excited about the annual Bluff oyster season that has just started. They are a bit of a treat these days, but are still one of the best oysters in the world (although there is shortage as the harvest is low and quality variable).

Also apples are just in season now so are plentiful and great value. Even better value are the famous feijoas (Aotearoa is one of only three or four countries that grow them) - if you don’t have your own tree you probably have friends to neighbours that might share.

And then combine with apples to make a warming apple feijoa crumble. I usually add some of the delicious Stams apple syrups - check therm out onsite

Also check out our great range of foods and beverages made here in Aotearoa, with passion by our talented artisans. From chilli sauces to chocolates. Feijoas and fruit pastes. Sweet treats to salts. Vanilla to vinegars. Preserves and peanut butters. Cookies and crackers. And our fabulous olive oils.

But if you can't make up your mind, we regularly curate a range of collections of food to make life a little easier for you! Check them out below.

We are adding more artisans and foods to our wide range of artisan foods to inspire you and make your creations extra special. This is a good time to try some new foods, or even just have a few treats. Food is a great way to show and share the love, and it really does feed the soul as well as the belly.

Happy cooking. Stay well.

Ka pai

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Food bundles to make it easy.....

If you can't make up your mind what to buy, or are looking for a gift for someone special, then these bundles of foods are worth checking out.

We have put together some rather tasty collections of artisan foods to help you fill the pantry. We have curated these collections from our range of over 400 fine artisan foods from more than 60 passionate artisan food makers.

Most of our artisans have been continued to grow and make their foods. Although some do run out of foods made from their seasonal produce, so please accept our apologise if your first choice is not available. We will always try and substitute with something of similar style and value.

Thank you, and stay well.