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More than chocolate Creating chocolate, coffee and cake have become a daily adventure for Kristine, George and Dasha Bernadska at the Chocolate Barn in Waipū. After years of travelling the world, chasing the surf and all things adventure, the family moved to New Zealand from Latvia for a peaceful life. Moving to Waipū gave the family the opportunity to create a business that caters for those who enjoy good quality treats. Epic Coffee complements Kristine’s chocolates and mousse type cakes, which she presents with as much colour as possible to bring joy to those who receive her handmade treats. continued on page 12 …
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Mangawhai and Waipū artists will be sharing their worlds of creativity and opening their studios to the public for the 2022 Mangawhai Art Trail. “Sculpture, painting, handmade knives, pottery and ceramics all,” says coordinator Belinda Vernon. “With a mix of established and emerging artists, those taking the trail will discover beautiful artworks to wow, inspire and acquire.” The trail, of 19 locations and 40 artists, is spread across three main geographic areas — Mangawhai Village, Mangawhai Heads and Waipū Cove and Village, making for a great day trip or weekend of exploring. “Four gardens provide the backdrop for a range of sculptors to exhibit their work. Rusty scrap steel reimagined and quirky sculptures made from driftwood and found objects kick off the art trail in a rustic Devich Road venue will intrigue and fascinate visitors. “A number of sculptors who had planned to take part in the inaugural Sculpture in the Grove will showcase their work at the Rākanui Art Village. “A dramatic 2.4m sculpture of iridised, fused mirror glass makes a statement on the corner of Cheviot Street and Moir Point Road, while corten steel garden sculptures, including stingrays and koru designs, are on display in Butler Lane.
“Paintings, abstract art, portraits, photography, pottery and ceramics are profiled throughout the trail. Landscapes, seascapes, dreamscapes, as well as people, animals and nature, are interpreted through paintings in oils, acrylics, watercolours and pastels.” The Stylish Collective, a group of artists, will share their work at the Stylish Homes show home. “Handmade kitchen and hunting knives with custom hardwood handles, many in New Zealand hardwood, are one of the more unusual exhibits. “Beautiful artistic and functional turned wood pieces, which highlight the natural beauty of New Zealand native timber, are profiled at the Waipū site. “Atmospheric landscapes, seascapes and still life oil paintings inspired by nature will be found at the Waipū Cove venue. “Pottery and ceramics will feature together with the opportunity to book for pottery classes and workshops. “The Gallery and Art Workspace at 45 Moir Street in Mangawhai village are at the centre of the Art Trail and provide a great starting point. We encourage people to pop in, pick up the Art Trail
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Grandma’s secret recipe u by Ann van Engelen
Riyaz Jalil can be found at the Mangawhai Community Market every week selling his grandma’s secret recipe Indian curry pastes. “The Naaz story started more than 150 years ago with my grandmother creating her own delicious curry recipes using a unique blend of fresh spices,” says Riyaz. “I came to New Zealand to study accounting at University from Fiji in 1994, and the Naaz journey began in July 2011 when I lost my job. “My wife Nazra and I were struggling to make ends meet. One day after visiting the Hobsonville market, Nazra came up with an idea of producing my grandmother’s curry paste to sell under the name Naaz, representing us both. “We approached the market organisers, and with the help of Terry and Carlene of Earthbound Honey, we made samples of the paste in their commercial kitchen. “Some friends we made at the market tried our samples, and the response blew us away. We started selling with 12 jars and sold out the first day. “We wanted to create a product that was simple for Kiwis to use at home without breaking the budget and that would suit different taste buds, and we did.” Riyaz and Nazra carefully select clean, quality seeds and spices
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Karen and Roger Urwin began their new venture at Tōtara Fields in Waipū with an inaugural Hen Party on Horseback last weekend. “We recently brought a property, and it is perfect for small horse events. We are developing it into a fun, communityorientated venue,” says Karen. “There are beautiful established trees and flat areas making it perfect for horses. We decided to look into hosting hen parties, weddings and special occasion celebrations. It is not far from the Pizza Barn, which is ideal for food. “At present, we are developing the Waipū Tōtara Fields website and Facebook pages. As we get established, we hope to involve anyone in the community that does weddings and things. “I believe people have flowers in the area and other services, which I want to utilise once we get started properly. “I have another equestrian venue in Albany, and we have always got groups of friends together and had crazy parties from time to time. We thought maybe we could bring the same idea here. “Last weekend, we held a hen party for some friends who got engaged to see how things would go. It was a lot of fun for everyone. “People were invited to wear a wedding outfit for the event. Some girls went to op shops and brought wedding dresses and gave them their day in the sun. It was beautiful as some dresses
don’t quite make the altar with their original owner. “The horses don’t mind having flowing dresses on their back as they are used to having covers on in winter — it is humans that are not used to it. “I used to do photography at a professional level which comes in handy and adds to the memories. “Every jump had a big and small option, so people who weren’t so confident could have a go. It is all about laughter and having fun on our 10 acres of flat land, surrounded by big tōtara trees and plantings. “We want to make this project about community and have other things like camping arrangements available. “We are working with equine coaches on ideas, and we want to have blokey type things too for guys to have weekends away with their classic cars and 4WDs. Whangārei District Council has sent me lots of information to look into as well. “As we get more established, we are looking forward to meeting the community and helping to give people a place to make happy memories. “I have always worked crazy hours, and now I want to take time out and do stuff I love. I am passionate about horses, and fun, and I judge my success by the smiles on peoples’ faces.” ¢
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A spidery delight u by Liz Clark
With 360 described species spanning Australia, New Guinea and Indonesia, grevilleas are an irresistible addition to the New Zealand garden. The plant genus Grevillea was first described by horticulturalist Joseph Knight in 1809. It was named after the co-founder of the Royal Horticultural Society and patron of botany Charles Francis Greville. Most species of this shrub are found mainly in Australia, growing in various climatic zones and many soil types. These days, grevilleas are propagated for their spectacular flowers, also commonly called spider flowers, for their spiderlike appearance. They are mainly propagated by soft tip cuttings, seed or grafting, in the case of more difficult to grow varieties. For the garden, grevilleas are another standout for foliage and a colourful display of blooms in a broad range of shades. Foliage colouration spans deep-green to silvery grey, while the flowers range from strong reds to orange, yellow and white. The blooms come in three main forms; cylindrical, one-sided, described as toothbrush-like, and clusters, often called spider flowers. With so many varieties available, plant labels should be checked before purchase to ensure the right plants are chosen to suit each site. The most essential requirements for grevilleas are free-draining soil and full-sun to semi-shade,
depending on the species. Heights range from 500mm to more than 30 metres; most plants, however, are sold as shrubs. Grevilleas can be mass planted, used as individual specimen shrubs or grown in pots and tubs. Pruning should be done regularly after blooming and any dead wood removed. Feed the plants with a slow-release fertiliser once a year and avoid overwatering. Since they are related to the protea family, grevilleas are prone to root rot, especially with poor drainage. Propagation is relatively easy. When growing from seed, use fresh seeds taken from the plants. Use a sandy potting mix rather than seed raising mix. Keep the trays moist but not saturated to prevent the seedlings from rotting. If growing from cuttings, use soft tip cuttings 10cm long. Dip the ends in root hormone and place in a free-draining growing medium in a warm location. The cuttings should not be allowed to dry out. Some standout cultivars to obtain for the garden are Cream and Green, Drummer Boy, Fireworks, Gold Rush, Mt Tamboritha, Pink Midget and White Wings. All of these are available online, or talk to your local nursery about options suitable for your site. ¢
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Catching a break u by Ann van Engelen
Farmers are joining together weekly at Waipū Cove and Sandy Bay beach to get off-farm and into the waves through the Surfing for Farmers initiative. “Surfing for Farmers was started by Stephen Thomson in Gisborne. Stephen recognised there was a need for farmers to get off-farm for their mental health,” says Ballance Agri-Nutrients sales manager Calvin Ball. “Stephen watched a documentary about American soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder who were introduced to surfing as a therapy. Being out in the waves changed their lives, and he wanted to see if it could help farmers too, and it did. “I myself am passionate about mental health for rural people. We appreciate that a farmer’s work is unrelenting, and at times, seven days a week. They face floods, drought, and other issues while working very long hours, not like me finishing at 4pm–5pm, Monday to Friday and going home. “The statistics of farmers’ mental health issues are high because traditionally, they don’t talk about feelings. With Surfing for Farmers, we have national and local legends that support us financially or with time, so it doesn’t cost farmers anything. “There is a real sense of achievement in surfing. Being in the saltwater has a calming effect, and you are learning a new task with other people. You aren’t thinking about anything else except catching your next wave.”
Surfing for Farmers meets at Waipū Cove on Thursday evenings with Learn to Surf Waipū and Sandy Bay on Wednesday evenings with Tūtūkākā Surf School giving lessons. Both programmes begin at 5.30pm. “All equipment is supplied, including wetsuits, and we have barbecues and things to socialise later. It is a great platform for people to make new friends as well or catch up with mates. “The lessons start on the beach before proceeding to the water. Most people are up on their knees or catching waves the first night. “We are continuing through until early March, and it is absolutely free for farmers. Most who come along have never surfed before — we have one gentleman in his late 70s attending and older ladies as well. “We encourage people to nudge any farmers you may know to join us, especially if they need encouragement. The programme has really gained traction. This summer, we have put 120 surfers in the water. “If you want to talk, we are here, and we also have people from Northland Rural Support Trust on-site ready to listen.” For updates, go to the Surfing for Farmers Northland Facebook page or call Calvin on 027 223 2894. ¢
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A united nations of chooks u by Andy Bryenton
They are the most common bird in the world, thanks to their widespread domestication by almost every culture on Earth, but there’s no accepted term for the species we often simply call chickens. While the term chicken means the fluffy little infant, and rooster and hen are the male and female adult forms of this domesticated fowl, perhaps the best catch-all term we have is chooks. There are around 30 billion Gallus domesticus in the world at any given time. While the collective name for their species may be muddled, specific breeds are proud of their identities, which add a sense of heritage. Different cultures have bred different chooks for different roles around the world, and now the small block owner in New Zealand has many to choose from.
the Emperor in which the British aided the Chinese government. Croad’s granddaughter popularised the breed in Europe, and it’s sometimes still known as the Croad Langshan in honour of their family name. European chooks have been farmed for nearly as long as their eastern counterparts. The Dutch Barnevelder is a good example of a ‘classic’ chook, with proud, strutting roosters exhibiting a striking red comb and iridescent tail feathers. The Silver Spangled Hamburg hails from Germany, is spotted like a Dalmatian dog, and tends to be small, quick and curious. Then there’s the classic British bantam hen,
Then there’s the classic British bantam hen, the perfect garden chook Consider the Silkie, a chicken breed first seen by Europeans when Marco Polo discovered them on his travels in central Asia, on the silk road. These small, fluffy chooks are covered in wispy feathers. It’s likely that this bantam breed was developed primarily as an ornamental fowl for courtly gardens, as it cannot fly and lays few eggs. Another chook of Asia could not be more different. The Langshan is a robust, large black bird with a gentle nature and a big stature, and was brought to the UK in the 1870s by a soldier named Major Croad who fought in the Taiping Rebellion, a civil war against
the perfect garden chook, with an attitude so out of proportion to its stature that the BSA motorcycle company named a bike after them. Even the United States has a tradition of breeding chooks to suit their climate and tastes. The Rhode Island Red carries the name of that early-established colony state, while the Barred Plymouth Rock is named for the legendary landing place of the pilgrims. Picking a specific breed not only adds colour and character to your small block it also helps preserve these variants for the future. Every one listed is raised here in New Zealand and can be purchased from breeders online. ¢
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Banana Chocolate Bread
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u by Jessica Keesing
I know I’ve done banana related things before. However, there are always bananas in my fruit bowl as I have the best intentions of eating them, but they go brown far quicker than I ever expected. So I quickly whacked them in the freezer or whipped some kind of banana delight up. Look no further! This banana bread is the one. A delightful, banana chocolatey treat, spread some butter on it for an extra treat. I mean, if you’re going to do it, may as well do it right, right? INGREDIENTS 380g bananas (3–4 medium bananas) ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup white sugar 110g butter (softened) 3 size-6 eggs (this will depend on if you use fresh or frozen bananas, two if they’re frozen) 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ cup Greek yoghurt 1½ cups flour 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt ½ cup chocolate chips
METHOD Preheat the oven to 180C and line a loaf tin with baking paper. In a bowl, mash the bananas and set aside. In a separate bowl, combine the sugars and butter. Mix until they resemble a caramel paste. Once the paste has formed, add to bananas, then add vanilla, eggs and Greek yoghurt and combine. Once combined, add in flour, baking soda and salt. Combine until it’s almost come together, then add chocolate chips, leaving some aside to add on the top of the loaf. Pour mixture into a loaf tin, sprinkle remaining chocolate over the top and bake for an hour, or until the knife comes out clean. Let cool, and serve with some butter spread over it, or leave as is, and enjoy. ¢
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p Kristine’s Dark Chocolate Coated Almonds took the bronze medal at the New Zealand Chocolate Awards 2020
p Kristine also creates mousse type cakes with flavours including mojito, raspberry and chocolate
More than chocolate u by Ann van Engelen
Kristine and George Bernadska moved to New Zealand from Latvia, in the European Union, with their two daughters, Dasha and Anna, for a peaceful lifestyle. “George is an engineer by trade, and I am a microbiologist. We travelled the world chasing our previous obsessions of surfing, kitesurfing, snowboarding and paragliding,” says Kristine. “Life was all about searching for the perfect wave, snow capped mountain, waiting for the next gust of wind or climbing a steep slope for that once-ina-lifetime leap into the unknown. “Latvia is near Finland and Poland, and the time came for us to find a nice, peaceful country for our family to settle
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a great neighbourhood. Anna moved to England a few years ago, and when Dasha got married, we built a barn for her wedding. “She had 100 guests, and then we had to come up with an idea of how to use it later, so we came up with The Chocolate Barn. “We also have our Epic brand coffee roastery that George and Dasha are in charge of. “George has always enjoyed good coffee. He roasts and packages it in
Kristine’s interest in chocolate making turned into a passion some years ago. “I have always been interested in cooking and took a two-day chocolate making course while I was in Europe. “It was exciting to experience good quality chocolate, and after that, I studied chocolate patisseries all around the world. “In 2019, I decided to make chocolate my business as a full-time job. I mostly add roasted nuts and berries into the chocolate. The majority of the base
I have been to patisserie schools around the world, including in Singapore, Australia, France, Spain and Italy in. We considered moving to Canada and Australia but chose New Zealand. “I could speak German and Italian, but we couldn’t speak English, so I came first to study the language, and the family followed later. “We lived in Auckland but didn’t enjoy city life and decided we would like a lifestyle block and have animals. Six years ago, we sold our house and business and moved here to Waipū. We now have a lovely piece of land in
convenient small bags for when you do things like hiking, fishing, cycling, and camping. The small size is so people can get an Epic coffee outside of a cafe. “He gets his beans from companies in New Zealand who source them from Columbia, Kenya and Brazil. “There is a lot of preparation for roasting coffee beans. They are sorted, to begin with, and after the roasting process they are packaged ready for sale.”
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chocolate I use comes from Belgian. I enjoy playing with the different tastes and adding my flavours along with special oils such as mint into my creations. “I make mostly coated berries and nuts because when I started making chocolates, I found that they are more fun than making bars. “During the lockdown, we needed something colourful and bright, so I thought about what I could make as a celebration theme. I came up with my
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p Kristine and George turned their purpose-built barn into the home of their coffee, cake and chocolate creations
p George and daughter Dasha are the faces behind the coffee making side of the family enterprise
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I make mostly coated berries and nuts because when I started making chocolates, I found that they are more fun than making bars Colour Collection. The chocolates are yellow, green and pink in colour. The pink has raspberry nougat coated in ruby chocolate. The yellow is passionfruit and mango, and the green is mocha tea, which is like Japanese green tea and lemon. “It took George and I quite some time to design my boxes and labels. My chocolates come in shapes, not circles as such. When I start to think about a new chocolate, I consider flavour and colour that is different from the original chocolate bar. “Making my chocolate isn’t that hard. I get the chocolate in drops and work with it from there. In the chocolate world, people like me are called a chocolatier, as we don’t make the chocolate ourselves. We use pre-made, high-quality chocolate to make their own boutique chocolates from. “People who make chocolate bars are part of the Bean to Bar chocolate. They focus on creating niche market chocolate bars, and you can taste the different cacao beans. “Being a chocolatier is so much fun. I make cakes and all sorts of things. I have been to patisserie schools around the
world, including in Singapore, Australia, France, Spain and Italy. “Being at the school was exciting. It was exhilarating as you are surrounded by people who are also passionate to learn about chocolate. “I had been going to particular schools each year, and it was a real boost before Covid happened. “You discover new creations and recipes and get to mix and learn from other people. Unfortunately, now times are different, and I can only dream of when I can travel again. I love colour and try to have colourful things around me all the time, including in my baking. “One of my favourite cakes to make is my mojito cake. For the cakes, I create, you need to understand how to make the ganache and how to decorate as well. “The mojito is a mousse type cake I created after the first lockdown. It has a white rum jelly base and is like drinking a cocktail. At the New Zealand Chocolate Awards in 2020, I won the bronze medal for my Dark Chocolate Almonds. I entered the competition and received my placing results during lockdown. “It was an amazing experience as everything had been so negative,
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and then I received an email saying congratulations. I expected to get something for my other chocolate and was surprised it was my almonds. “Chocolate coated almonds are a people’s favourite go-to for all occasions. To establish a good product, it is very important how you roast the nuts as both chocolate and nuts have oil in them. “When making chocolate-coated almonds, the oil from the nuts can influence the flavour of the chocolate. The nuts need a certain level of crunch, and the chocolate quality is important too. “As soon as people try my chocolate they usually become a regular customer. Many people in New Zealand haven’t tried quality chocolate and when they do it is like it is a wow reaction. “They get an understanding of the difference between handmade chocolates compared to commercial brands — you can’t compare the two. “Often commercial chocolate has palm oil in it, and that isn’t that great for your health. Sometimes when you get an aftertaste of oil — that is the taste of palm oil. It has a horrible taste, and they add a lot of sugar to compensate.
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“Good chocolate has cacao beans and cacao oil. We sell our chocolate from Kaitaia to Blenheim and at thechocolatebarn.co.nz website, and our coffee can be found at epiccoffee.co.nz. “We love seeing the smile on peoples faces when they receive our coffee, cake or chocolates. Just like a hairdresser makes people happy, we make people happy. “I also sell in various shops and at the Roving Rural Market Waipū. The market was created last year and has become really popular. We go to different vendors’ properties each month, and people see where our products come from. “We advertise where the market will be each month on the Roving Rural Market Waipū Facebook page. It is mainly food and flowers, including spray-free vegetables, mushrooms, avocado and beautiful bread made in Ruakākā. “We love living in the area and are pleased we made the move to New Zealand and found Waipū. Knowing that people enjoy our coffee, cakes and chocolate makes us happy. We enjoy seeing people smile, and our products do just that.” ¢
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Truck drivers needed u by Ann van Engelen
The trucking industry is calling for all hands to the pump as New Zealand faces an indefinite length of time in the red traffic light, which will strain the supply chain. “We know there are New Zealanders out there with a class two, four or five licence suitable for a heavy vehicle, who are not currently working as truck drivers,” says Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand chief executive Nick Leggett. “We are asking them to consider making themselves available to drive a truck in the weeks and months ahead as we face the wave of Omicron. “Looking across the Tasman to Australia and further afield to the United States and United Kingdom, we know that Omicron can decimate the driver workforce, through both drivers getting the virus and having to isolate because they have been exposed to it. “We are already seeing the anticipation of this disruption to the supply chain. Ironically, the disruption has started prematurely with people panic buying goods and stockpiling. “Thinking ahead, we are appealing to people who have a licence and relevant experience to let us know. We can link you with transport companies
in your area to try and fill some of the gaps if and when the supply chain flow becomes critical. “We are an industry that was short of drivers, pre-Covid-19, and that has only intensified as our border has been closed for years, and labour pressures have increased. “It is estimated that one in four transport companies have vehicles parked up due to driver shortage. Omicron is likely to compound that issue. We might only be talking about a shift or two, but every licence holder who is willing and able to lend a hand will help keep New Zealand’s supply chain running. “It is vital that food and medical supplies continue to move at this time. Someone putting their hand up for a shift could help ensure the deliveries keep rolling.” Mr Leggett says Transporting New Zealand will be working with the government to ensure anyone on Jobseeker Support who meets the appropriate licence requirements
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