15 November 2021Meet the Maker: Albert from Mercer CheeseRead Let us share the tale of a frugal, inventive, generous man named Albert Alferink, the owner of Mercer cheese and a legend among the cheese community. We love Mercer cheeses not only because they
12 November 2021Doing Your bit for the PlanetRead We know our customers are a caring bunch, many of you are already filling your own milk bottles or ensuring you swap a bottle every time you need milk or cream. Our suppliers are also doing their
20 October 2021Meet the Makers: Teena and Noël from Neudorf Black GarlicRead Husband and wife team, Noël and Teena Jelsma believe that life is too short to eat bad food and that good food should not come at the expense of the planet.In 2019 while living overseas, the
22 September 2021Black Garlic Molasses Cookies RecipeRead Garlic in a cookie – no way!These cookies are made with black garlic puree and molasses making chewy, ridiculously delicious mouthfuls. We have done a heap of ‘quality control’
9 July 2021Chocolate Cake with Kakariki Olive Oil RecipeRead It’s just not a party without cake.This egg-free, dairy-free cake is decadent, moist, and fudgy. The icing can be made with a dairy-free spread or coconut cream to make the entire thing dia
10 June 2021Mulled Wine RecipeRead Winter is the perfect time to take advantage of our great priced wine. This mulled wine is delicious and super easy. We suggest you match the warm spices in this brew with a chunk of Little Riv
27 April 2021Is it Safe to Eat Cheese that has Mould Growing on it?Read The short answer to this is yes, it is usually okay to eat.While we generally consider mould to be a sign of spoilage in other foods it is an integral part of the cheese-making process. It is
21 April 2021The Junction Cheese Biscuits RecipeRead Crispy, crunchy, and oh so cheesy these biscuits are a wonderful addition to any grazing platter. Top with cream cheese and a slice of salami, serve alongside a bowl of cauliflower soup, or top w
29 March 2021Barrett Family Slow Cooked Lamb RecipeRead Is there anything better than a set-and-forget recipe? This lamb is a Barrett family favorite. It celebrates simplicity, great new Zealand produce and fills the house with mouth-watering aromas.