Derek the Chef

17/07/2024

16/07/2024

I tell ya its the best Honey around

We established the Pacific Bee Sanctuary on Niue Island to preserve and protect these special bees. By enjoying our award-winning honey, you directly support our mission to keep these bees safe and thriving.

12/07/2024

Awesome for something extra at your bbq or for a whole meal. Our was so great that a courier decided it was his .

03/07/2024

Whose a clever young man then.
This explanation from the Deputy Head of college.
The ahuatanga awards in general are only given to learners who have embodied our school hua (values) for the whole year in every action and interaction. They are nominated for the specific value that they have shown the most.
Tangata Whenuatanga is the value based on celebrating and appreciating diversity of culture, particularly of Maori ways of living and learning, and viewing our school and our community as "our place" to be valued and nurtured together.
Carlos's teachers have recognised this attitude in Carlos through his words and actions this year.

30/06/2024

Congratulations Wifey & Son. Coached by the best. If ya gonna do it do it right .
Carlos 1st Wifey 2nd

27/06/2024

Wow looked what just popped off our bottling line. Just another award winning Anchorage Pinot Rose. Great with Seafood, BBQ or a long weekend.

25/06/2024

Sometimes I just cannt help myself, this is my gorgeous wee Niece Bungie Lauren David with all my products to use for Pacitfic Powerboat Mag a few years ago. Anna Kaye David

16/06/2024

Who remembers this show. PC na Woke Na just good old honest humour.
Wouldnt be allowed today.

12/06/2024

Hot off the bottling line …. #2024

11/06/2024

Happy Independence Day to all our Filipino Friends & Family.

10/06/2024

Its Soup / Chowder time of the year again

Curio Bay Seafood Chowder
Curio Bay is in the Catlins Area of the South Island of New Zealand, A rugged cold place in Winter, Soup is esstential fare .

INGREDIENTS
Stock
3x Tbsp. Cocavo Chilli & Lime or extra-virgin olive oil
1x kg . fish bones, rinsed
1 small onion, unpeeled, quartered
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 leek, dark green parts chopped, rinsed, white parts cut into ¼" rounds, rinsed, reserved for stew
1x dried chili or ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 garlic clove, smashed
6x wild thyme sprigs
2x bay leaves (optional)
½ cup dry white wine (Anchorage Family Estate Sauvignon Blanc )
1x Tbsp. fennel seeds

Chowder
500grm. small Gourmet Gold potatoes, quartered
Sea salt & Freshly Ground pepercorn medly to taste
1 fennel bulb, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise, fronds reserved for garnishing
1.5kg thick fleshed Hapuka (Groper) fillets (Or fish of your choice) cut into 2.5 -3cm Dice
400grm Cherry tomatoes
Cocavo Chilli & Lime or extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
Freshly ground black pepper

Method
• For the stock
1. Heat Cocavo in a large pot over medium.
2. Add fish bones and cook, until lightly browned in spots, 6–8 minutes.
3. Add onion, celery, dark green leek pieces, chili, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves (if using). Cook, stirring occasionally and scraping bottom of pot to make sure nothing is sticking, until onion is golden brown, 4–6 minutes.
4. Add wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about half, about 1 minute.
5. Add fennel seeds and 12 cups cold water to onion mixture and bring to boil.
6. Reduce heat to medium-low, bring to a simmer, and cook, skimming off any foam that rises to the top, until stock is nicely flavoured, and bones are still intact, 40–50 minutes. Let cool 30 minutes.
7. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into another large pot or bowl; discard solids.
Chowder
1. Place potatoes in fish stock in a large pot, season with salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are almost tender, 10–14 minutes.
2. Add sliced fennel and white leek parts and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are barely tender, 4–6 minutes.
3. Add diced fish chunks and cook, stirring occasionally, until fish is opaque, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in tomatoes; taste and adjust seasoning.
To serve
Ladle chowder among bowls and top with fennel fronds. Drizzle with Cocavo check and adjust seasoning to suit, then serve hot with chucks of Bread..
Chefs tip Stock can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill in the fridge until ready for use.
Bon appetit
Complement with a glass or two of Anchorage Family Estate Award Winning Pinot Gris 2023

07/06/2024

Happy Independence Day to all our Filipino Friends and Family.

03/06/2024

Any body else got the new white Sky Box and having issues with it.
We find it hopeless lagging from remote to tv. Fast forward lags then trying to find channels hopeless.
Sky help not much help either.

29/05/2024

Straight out of our Nipoori Tandoori Grill that a courier decided was more use to him than us. Feel free to return it anytime but look out for the CCTV cameras this time

Now lets eat.

29/05/2024

So the Show is over, Great back to normal now after serving 36 Anchorage Pinot Noir, 9 Anchorage Chardonay, 17 Anchorage Savignon Blanc, oh how those Newstalk ZB customers loved that to wash down there Vietnamese influenced Salad regal slamon Loin Glaced with Ginger, sesame & soy over a Chilli Mushroom quiche and snow pea.
What an awesome show

29/05/2024

Buy Anchorage Family Estate wine online. Wines made in the beautiful Tasman region by the Drummond Family pioneers of the land since 1866.

27/05/2024

Filipino style Lechon Cebu, cooked over charcoal this is a throw back to a summer dish I prepared & cooked on our charcoal spit for the family.

26/05/2024

Happy Birthday Ganesan Krishnasamy, Owner Founder, & BBQ brains behind Nipoori BBQ Tandoori & Kamado Outdoor Grills. Fabulous products . A good mate for many years. Hope your day is filked with love laughter and great food. 🍷🍷🍷