While down that way you might enjoy a wander along Pokeno/Whangarata Rds into Tuakau then on through Buckland Rd to Pukekohe where there are some lovely cafes for a bite to eat and a coffee. Return to Auckland either on the Pukekohe East Rd or through Paerata. You never know what interesting sights you’ll see on route.
Calling the Shotts:
The Times dining pages recently featured an item on new winter products, among them the new Shott Ginger, Lemon and Honey drink available from Farro Fresh at $17.99 per 750ml bottle.
I recently purchased a bottle of this drink, which uses about 30 ml to a cup of boiling water to produce a delicious, tummy-warming, throat-soothing winter drink.
Last week hubby came down with the dreaded lurgy and was in need of a ministering angel, which I am not. Instead the bottle of Shott did the job for me. The man of the house is now over the worst of his illness and swears he would never have been Shott of his chest infection without this saviour. He downed it by the cupful and on one occasion even added a dash of brandy for good measure.
Now that’s he polished off our second bottle I’m off to buy another. And this one’s got my name on it. With a nip of whisky, perhaps. Not that I’m ill, I just like the idea of a hot toddy on a cold night.
P.S. I understand the Shott range features other flavours including:
• Chai latte using fresh cloves, cinnamon quills, cardamon and ginger root – add 25mls to a cup of steamed milk
• Vanilla incorporating the Burbon variety vanilla pods from Madagascar and the Comoros. Add 25 mls to coffee or hot chocolate
• Hazelnut incorporating sun dried Turkish hazelnuts. Add 25mls to coffee or iced chcoclate
• Caramel also combines with coffee or chocolate. Try a Mars bar latte with is a mocha coffee with a dash of Shott caramel.
Meganuts ‘Tasti’ treat
Here’s a hearty new snack aimed at energetic men, sports enthusiasts or hearty eaters in a household. The MegaNuts Bar from Tasti Products is a generous 50g snack bar packed with energy and its very, very tasti.
Containing 46% peanuts, high in protein, low in sodium, a source of fibre, and a satisfying, sustaining snack for people on the go, MegaNuts Bars come in a convenient four pack.
Offering three great flavours – double choc, crunchy toffee and caramel – they are ideal for the gym bag, the office drawer, factory smoko room or in the school lunchbox.
For those off on a sports meet or fitness excursion – fishing, tramping, biking, skiing or just a hard game of rugby – pop MegaNuts bars into the backpack to replenish energy fast.
