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Every now and then, a product comes along that makes you stop and go, “Ooh, that’s a bit special.” Shandy’s Elderflower Cordial and Elderflower Fizz are exactly that - handmade in small batches using the kind of simple, handed-down methods that just work. Sharon & Andy Sharon and Andy (the “ Sh-Andy ” behind the name) live on their family farm in Sheffield, out in the Selwyn District. A few years back, they decided to start sharing the family recipes and products they’d enjoy

After trying to place an order with Parisettes Gourmet Dressings and coming up against a few roadblocks, I decided to give them a ring to find out what was happening. What I learned really saddened me. After more than twenty years in business,  Parisettes has closed its doors for good. When I spoke to the owner, I told him I’d really miss their dressings. He chuckled and said: “ I’m under a bit of pressure at home too ...” meaning his family was probably going to nag him t

Looking for delicious vegan food options that celebrate fresh, local goodness? At Eatlocal , we’re thrilled to bring you an incredible range of vegan products that tick all the boxes—locally sourced, packed with flavour, and always fresh. Whether you’re fully vegan or simply want more plant-based meals in your week, our vegan treasures are here to inspire! Fresh, Seasonal Goodness, Delivered to Your Door Let’s start with the heart of any vegan diet—fresh produce. And when we

Discover more about the unique flavour of Pinoli Pine Nuts. Grown locally, these gourmet gems add a rich touch to any meal.

Have you ever taken a sip of Boring Oat Milk and found yourself anything but bored? If you haven't tried it yet, here's why you might consider using it over your usual plant-based milk. Crafted with love right in our backyard of New Zealand, using oats harvested from the lush fields of the South Island, this oat milk is the creamy delight your morning routine has been missing. Whether you're jazzing up your coffee or giving your cereal a makeover - overnight oats made with oa

All you ever wanted to know about tofu, but were afraid to ask! We're thrilled to share that Eatlocal now offers the freshest tofu, perfect for those embracing Meat Free Mondays or looking to expand their culinary experiences. We've teamed up with The Tofuman of Christchurch, a family-owned business who have over forty years of expertise in tofu craftsmanship. Originating from China, tofu is a staple ingredient in numerous Asian dishes and is a popular choice in vegetarian an

Eatlocal is very proud to stock Mandys Horseradish, a true artisan product made right here in Christchurch. As a testament to how awesome these products are, two of them were Gold Medal winners at this year's Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards , the Horseradish Sauce and the Pure Horseradish. Originally, Mandys Horseradish started with two Mandys (which is why there is no apostrophe in the name!) There is now only one Mandy—Mandy Steel, the owner/operator—and I went with h

Eatlocal are delighted to bring you a selection of organically grown herbal teas from Julie Booth's "The Herbal Garden", a 2-acre permaculture sanctuary in the Selwyn District of Canterbury. Julie has been fascinated with gardening since she was a small child, and this love of nature and sustainable living has brought her to where she is today, with her gardens containing herbs for medicinal as well as culinary uses, plus fruit orchards and flower gardens. Julie trained as a

To find out more about where Eatlocal's fabulous free-range eggs start their journey to your fresh produce box, I had the pleasure of visiting Lamond Farm in Charing Cross, Canterbury. Lamond Farm is run by Andy and Felicity Lamond, who have an incredible, high-tech grading system to ensure each egg is weighed and sized with perfect consistency. Every egg goes through a process called “candling,” where a light is passed through it to reveal any impurities that might otherwise

Eatlocal are thrilled to bring you two new products from Loburn Grove, a boutique orchard and artisan food producer based in North Canterbury, run by Mark & Kasia, who bought the orchard after the Canterbury earthquakes. Loburn Grove crafts amazing handcrafted products in small batches, using only the finest ingredients to ensure exceptional quality. Their wealth of experience brings a dedication to quality and a passion for excellence. We stock their Hazelnut Oil and Hazeln

Mandy Steele of Mandys Horseradish Introducing Mandys Horseradish Sauce and Mandys Horseradish & Apricot Mustard. Grown and nurtured in paddocks on the Canterbury plains and then hand-picked, hand-peeled and small-batch bottled to order in glass jars right here in Christchurch by Mandy Steel herself. The eagle-eyed amongst you will be wondering why there is no apostrophe in "Mandys". The reason is that Mandys Horseradish was started with two Mandys, but is now owned and oper

This is the story of how Hawkwood Smoked Cheese was born. Tommy loved his barbecues and had five cookers in his outdoor kitchen – A Weber, of course, two hot smokers - gas and electric - a charcoal rotisserie, and a Canadian 5-burner Char-Broil for when you needed to crank something out in a hurry. One day, when he replaced his gas smoking oven which had given up the ghost, he was just about to scrap it and suddenly had a brainwave to turn it into a cold smoker for cheese! I