Berry, berry berry. So many berries to enjoy over a kiwi summer season. We love the well-known berries - strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, boysenberries….
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Pleasant Valley Blueberries - a very pleasant berry-picking treat
Summer-time. Berry-time. First the strawberries and raspberries, for Christmas feasting. Then time for the blueberries. And to pick-your-own, a special New Zealand summer experience.
On the road again, off to visit Pleasant Valley Blueberries, and Maureen who, with husband Kevin, is another of New Zealand's tremendous produce growers. Out near the coast, on the Manukau Harbour, at
Read MoreTrifle - a New Zealand Christmas treat
A mere trifle. No, we don't mean a lightweight irrelevance, a thing of little value or importance. It’s December, Christmas is coming. So this trifle is that delicious dessert tradition at this time of year. Sponge cake and fruit, covered with layers of custard, jelly, and cream. Fruit, cream, custard, sponge...
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