Share Article Marsden Estate Winery, New Zealand
The Northland of New Zealand has only recently emerged as a winemaking region though it was the first place vines were planted in NZ in 1819 by Anglican minister Samuel Marsden. Its climate is subtropical so grape growing can be a touch challenging given the humidity and periodic costal cyclones. Yet, some people have taken a stab at it anyway. On Sunday afternoons there isn’t much to do up in the Northland so we headed up from Paihia to Kerikeri, about 26kms/16 miles, to the Marsden Estate Winery.
Opera Café Fried Poached Eggs, New Zealand
The other day we ate at the Opera Café in Havelhock North, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. I was surprised when I got my dish of lentil with poached eggs, rocket and harissa. Take a look at these eggs- they are first poached, then breaded and deep fried. I have no idea how this was accomplished while still leaving the yolk runny. That is quite a trick.