There is nothing better than a meaty pot sticker and below our Platinum Ambassador Chef, Michael Coughlin shares his tried and true recipe for a lamb shank pot sticker with a delicious black bean sauce…
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Amayjen is based in the heart of rural New Zealand and Andrew says his customers are always keen to experience the full ‘meaty’ experience when dining out. He chooses to use prime cuts and secondary cuts together to give diners the whole nose to tail experience…
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Mark your diaries to celebrate one of New Zealand’s most iconic foods – New Zealand grass fed lamb. May 24 is the day the first shipment of frozen sheep meat arrived safely in London in 1882. It took 98 days on board the Dunedin for it to arrive and kick…
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Beef + Lamb Ambassador Chef, Jarrod McGregor from Rothko in Matakana, likes to work with just a few flavours on the plate and says lamb is the perfect vehicle to take on the international flavours that inspire him. His current…
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Beef + Lamb Ambassador Chef, Scott Buckler recently showcased New Zealand lamb at the Amuri Show in the South Island. He demonstrated how to create an easy barbecue lamb dish which home cooks can use to impress their guests or use as a delicious…
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When chatting to chefs around the country and especially our Beef + lamb Ambassadors, one of the most common themes amongst them is encouraging and imparting knowledge to the new generation of chefs coming into the industry…
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The first Ambassador Chef Collaboration Series kicked off last week at Table Restaurant in New Plymouth. Second time Ambassador Chef, Freddie Ponder teamed up with Mat Mclean from Palate Restaurant in Hamilton…
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Beef + Lamb New Zealand were proud to be supporters of the recent young chef competition the 2019 Concours National des Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs de la Nouvelle Zelande. The competition is a bi-annual event run by the New Zealand branch…
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Freddie Ponder is originally from the UK but calls himself Kiwi proud. He is a passionate chef, husband, father and surfer and has been head chef at Table Restaurant since May last year. Prior to this Freddie was at Salt on the Waterfront…
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Otago is a province of outstanding natural beauty from rugged mountain peaks to glacial lakes, native forests interlaced with a traditional farming heritage which produces some of the best beef and lamb in the country. Central Otago lies at…
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Jarrod McGregor was delighted to be appointed a Beef + Lamb Ambassador Chef for 2019 as he says it’s an opportunity to give back to the younger generation of chefs coming through into the industry. His own career was kick started at the tender age of fifteen…
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Café Valentino is an institution in the Beef and Lamb Excellence Awards. The restaurant has won the accolade for the past 23 years, with the only exception being in 2011 when the tragic earthquake claimed the original restaurant building…
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With summer in full swing it’s Kiwi tradition to head out of town to a beautiful beach or wander off the beaten track for walks and adventures. Coromandel is well-known as one of New Zealand’s holiday hotspots but we reckon it’s also the ultimate dining destination…
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One of our newest Ambassador Chefs, Pablo Tacchini is head chef and owner of Cucina in Oamaru. Originally from Argentina, Pablo and his wife moved to New Zealand and fell in love with the historic town of Oamaru. Pablo says he and his wife had dreamed of…
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There is nothing more quintessentially Kiwi than a summer BBQ! With the wide array of portable BBQ’s available now, the great Kiwi BBQ is not routed to the backyard anymore. I would be happy to take a bet that this Waitangi Day whether you are at home, the beach…
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I think we would all agree with Virginia Woolf’s quote and there is nothing better than sharing food with the one you love. So if you are looking for a romantic spot for your valentine this year, we have some suggestions which might just be the ticket…
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Five very talented chefs have been announced as the 2019 Beef + Lamb NZ Ambassador Chefs. Their job? To encourage innovation and creativity amongst their fellow chefs…and generally be foodie rock stars...
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I may be biased, but to me Auckland is the perfect spot for weekend jaunts. Being sandwiched between two coastlines, there are so many incredible destinations within an hour or two’s drive. A fairly major part of travelling for me is the…
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New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and whether you are in party mode or just looking for a quiet spot to see in the new year, we have sorted out some top spots to help you plan your party night. Why not indulge in some award-winning beef and lamb…
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With the recent announcement of the 2019 Beef and Lamb Excellence Award holders, I decided to get out amongst the action on announcement day and see what all the fuss was about. My choice was to head out of the city to Coatesville, just north of Auckland…
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