It’s oyster season – Time to treat your tastebuds

It’s oyster season – Time to treat your tastebuds

2025 oyster season is open – time to get shucking There’s nothing quite like slurping back a fresh Mahurangi oyster. If you haven’t tried them yet, now’s the perfect time to discover what all the fuss is about because it’s that time of year again! The Mahurangi oyster...
Serving rosé and oysters together ….

Serving rosé and oysters together ….

As we roll into summer, everything social begins to migrate outdoors. Folks get together to enjoy dinners, drinkies and social gatherings while sitting on decks, on picnic blankets or under umbrellas. And summer is also when rosé makes its way out to the ice bucket...
What makes New Zealand oysters so good?

What makes New Zealand oysters so good?

Prized for both flavour and texture, oysters have been a delicacy for centuries. However, like most things in life, not all oysters are created equal. Quality can vary greatly depending on the type of oyster, where and when they are harvested and the combination of...
Christmas oysters with chardonnay dressing

Christmas oysters with chardonnay dressing

In my very humble opinion, it is very hard to beat a plate of fresh plump oysters straight off the shell with a glass of crisp white wine. And as I’ve said elsewhere, Al Brown appears to agree with me about oysters in their natural state: “I do love them … with just a...
Oyster traditions old and new

Oyster traditions old and new

Cheers to strolling through a summer wonderland – with a platter of oysters in hand! Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?Sunburn sting, ice blocks glisteningThe beautiful sight of barbies alight,strolling through a Summer wonderland…. While the rest of...

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