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WORDS VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | IMAGES ASHLEE DECAIRES & BRYDIE THOMPSON
Winter—short, cold, wet days! Can you tell it’s not my favourite time of year? And while I try not to have a favourite season (ahh autumn with its stunning show of colours, its warm days and crisp nights, the abundance of fresh produce…) winter’s delights are not always so obvious. So in an attempt to fall in love with winter, I asked some of my favourite chefs in the region to tell me what’s on the menu and what’s inspiring them this winter.
JUSTIN AT THE SHACK, RAGLAN In the summer Raglan is crazy busy, so I love visiting this gorgeous town in the winter! There is nothing like the rugged west coast on a blustery winter’s day to make you feel alive. On the menu this winter at The Shack, my favourite Raglan spot, is Chilli Crunch Rice. “It’s got all the bases covered,” says chef and owner Justin Thomson. This hot, spicy, crunchy dish with a fresh and zingy salad can be topped with either crispy fried eggs, buttermilk fried chicken or sticky cauliflower and carrots. 19 Bow Street, Raglan www.theshackraglan.com
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