Inside this issue: New Library Blessed
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Road Patrol Important Role Unique Fundraiser
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Local Riders Do Well Travel To School Safe
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2014 Community Fun Run Master Host Prize Winner Temporary Closure West Melton Bowls
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Iconic Coast To Coast
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Southern Woods Nursery
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Public Notices
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Classifieds
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Trades Email Column
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The New Zealand Beef and Lamb Excellence Awards are designed to acknowledge a consistently high standard of beef and lamb cuisine. R e s t a u r a n ts r e c e i vi n g recognition have not been compared with each other in the assessment process. rather they have been judged on their individual merits. Whenever a Beef and Lamb Excellence Award is seen, diners can expect tasty, skilfully compos ed and sup erbl y presented beef and lamb dishes. West Melton’s, Melton Estate is thrilled to have been the recipient of an Award as part of the 2014 New Zealand Beef and Lamb Ex cellen ce Aw ards announced early this month. The dishes that so impressed the anonymous assessor were part of Melton Estate’s Spring Lunch Menu: The Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder and Hazelnut Crusted Lamb Rack with a vanilla parsnip mash, ginger roasted baby carrots and gremolata with a wine suggestion of Melton Estate Pinot Noir, attracted the following comments from the judges: “This was a beautifully
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p r es en t ed d i s h w h i ch showcased two pieces of lamb in a fresh way. The rack was well trimmed and rested and the shoulder was slow cooked to perfection. The original way of presenting the vegetables is to be applauded and the hazelnut crust and gremolata gave the dish texture.” The Canterbury Angus Beef Fillet with a beef cheek pie, confit shallots, pea puree and kumara cr isps w i th i ts accompanying wine suggestion Melton Estate Pinot Noir also drew positive comments from the judges: “The fillet was
tender, well trimmed and flavoursome and the beef cheek pie was a nice rich addition. The pea puree was a great addition to the dish complementing the beef well while the kumara chips added texture and crunch to the meal.” “This was a most enjoyable meal which easily reached Excellence Award standard.”
Tracy Caunter of Melton Estate Boutique Winery with the restaurant chef Ben Clark and their recently received excellence award from NZ Beef and Lamb
Melton Estate’s Chef Ben Clark and winery owners Tracy and Philip Caunter can now display their gold trimmed presentation plate and Chef’s certificate with justifiable pride.
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