News from the artisans

Artisan of the Week || Hawthorne Coffee
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Artisan of the Week || Miel Des Collines
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Coming Soon...
July 13 2021
We have a new product on the horizon and we cannot wait to spill the beans. Hand made in small batches, like all our other artisan goods. This one we know you'll love. Watch this space.
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Artisan of the Week || Lazy Mix
July 09 2021
This weekend we're planning on snuggling up by the fire, and enjoying Lazy Mix baked goodies. Founded late last year by Elise, Lazy Mix was designed with the goal of allowing everyone to enjoy tasty baking, regardless of their skill level or dietary requirements. This is the type of baking we enjoy - fuss free, without compromising on all the deliciousness...
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Artisan of the Week || Uncle Dunkle's Chilli
June 26 2021
We're all in need of a bit of warming up, so this week is all about Uncle Dunkle and their wood-fired chilli sauces that pack a lot of heat! Made in small batches in the Coromandel from NZ Tea Tree, Uncle Dunkle's chill sauces are inspired by the superior quality of cooking ability that the wood oven provides. They have...
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Artisan of the Week // Mister K
June 12 2021
Have you heard about the Super Mums creating super foods?Mister K Gourmet Low Carb Krackers is a new artisan business on the block, founded by two awesome Mums from the Taranaki. Finding equally nutritious and delicious crackers that are low carb can be a nightmare, so these handcrafted Mister K crackers are a game-changer! If you haven’t tasted them yet,...
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Artisan of the Week // Apostle Hot Sauce
June 06 2021
Apostle Hot Sauce was conceived in 2018 following Lydia and Mats' move to Paekākāriki. Mat had been concocting delicious sauces for years, so in an attempt to get to know their community the pair started selling them at local markets. With an overwhelmingly positive response from new friends and neighbours they decided to ramp up production. There's a hard and...
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WORLD OLIVE DAY
June 01 2021
If there was ever a day to celebrate, it's got to be 1st June - World Olive Day! As mighty big olive fans, it only seems fitting that we provide you with some fun facts on these delicious, mouth-watering morsels. Did you know? - An olive is a fruit, not a vegetable.- The average age of an olive tree is...
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A unique Kiwi product - Manuka Smoked Olives
May 31 2021
Our olives are a combination of Kalamata and Green Olives from Greece. We cold smoke them with Manuka chip from Southland and vacuum seal them in extra virgin olive oil for freshness. The result? A rich and and complex Manuka flavour that makes the perfect addition to your home entertaining. Did you notice our olive packs go cloudy in the...
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Artisan of the Week // Webster's Tea
May 22 2021
When Mark returned to NZ with a new found love of tea, he couldn't bare the fact that Kiwi's were settling for "tasteless, bagged dust".Determined to redeem NZ’s cuppa, he started Webster's Tea in a shed on the outskirts of Tauranga. Using only quality organic ingredients, Webster’s loose leaf teas look, smell, and taste ridiculously good.Mark is returning the flavour and freshness...
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Artisan of the Week // Something Big is Brewing
May 15 2021
"Fresh is best"That's the motto Melissa likes to live her life by. It's the same motto that drives her small batch artisan business, Something Big is Brewing.Growing up with fruit trees in the backyard, Melissa has always been a lover of whole, fresh produce. Her Kum-buc-ha is a reflection of this, using real fruit and other whole ingredients.When she's not in...
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