Vic’s Picks

CAPE COD CHAIRS 1.

How gorgeous are these Cape Cod style chairs designed and handcrafted by local Brad Salmons? Brad, while holding down a full time job, enjoys the process of designing one-off bespoke furniture and home decor pieces. These chairs are the most comfortable patio chair we have ever sat in! Don’t trust us though, go and check them out for yourself. Gallery Te Puna, 15E Minden Road, Te Puna

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TO THE SEA

I am so excited to get my hands on this novel by Nikki Crutchley, Ngaio Marsh Award shortlisted author and Nourish team member. This is Nikki’s fourth novel and like her others, To The Sea promises to keep you guessing and reading late into the night.

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GOURMET GALLIVANTS

Tauranga Tasting Tours recently launched a new range of tours—Gourmet Gallivants.

Check them out at www.tastingtours.co.nz

SEND 2021 OFF WITH A BANG AT FALLS RETREAT

Enjoy a carefully crafted four-course degustation menu inspired by The Falls’ paddock to plate ethos, plus a seasonal cocktail on arrival. $120pp Bookings essential! www.fallsretreat.co.nz

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NANA DUNN’S PICKLED ONIONS

In the last couple of years I’ve been in a pickle. You see, I met Heidi Sutcliffe, and she 5. gave me a jar of her Nana Dunn’s pickled onions. I went home and placed a slice of pickled onion wonder on my cracker with a wedge of Meyer aged cheddar. Within a week the jar was gone! Not able to get another jar of Nana Dunn’s, I picked up a jar of pickled onions at the supermarket only to eat one and give the jar away as I went on my quest to find pickled onions as good as the ones Heidi had given me. I’ll cut to the chase and tell you, I failed. Luckily, you can now pick up a jar of Nana Dunn’s at a number of places as well as online and at the Tauranga Farmers Market. Trust me, they are worth seeking out! www.nanadunnandco.co.nz