

Sweet Sorbet
While it continued to feel like winter out there yesterday, I was excited to find a small reminder of summer deep in my freezer. A sweet...


Maple Syrup!
I recently discovered Holy Cow’s delicious maple syrup. They source it from Baird Farm in Vermont, a family owned business since 1918...


Patti’s & Cream
#Eat - Scrumptious ice cream made in Dunedin by Patti’s & Cream. Locally owned by Olive, she started her mobile ice cream and burger...


Black Peak Gelato
#359 Eat - Sea Salted Caramel gelato by Black Peak Gelato in Wanaka. Locally owned by Jon, he was passed down gelato recipes from an...


Pitches Store in Ophir
#344 Buy - Delicious cake and coffee sitting in the sun at Pitches Store in the tiny historic town of Ophir. Originally a butcher and...


Farmgate Elderflower Cordial
#342 Buy - I love spotting farm gate roadside stalls selling local goods. As I drove back through to Central from Dunedin early this...


Bracken Restaurant
#335 Eat - An incredible menu at Bracken in Dunedin. In a lovely old villa, this inner city restaurant is locally owned by Ken and Fiona....


The Chocolate Fox
#320 Eat - Beautiful locally made chocolates by The Chocolate Fox. John and Cilla recently launched their artisan chocolate business...


Cromwell Cream Donut
#305 Eat - A cream donut from the Cromwell Bakery. Simple, fresh, sweet with a sprinkle of sugar that leaves your fingers coated. Yum!...


Nom Nom Ice Cream
#303 Eat - A locally made ice cream from Nom Nom in Clyde. Established in 2016 and locally owned by Debbie, she makes delicious ice cream...