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Louise is an enthusiastic and accomplished cook who loves to share her passion with family and friends.  With seasonal foods and ingredients from the house garden she can prepare a superb meal on short notice, able to be served either in the Cottage or shared with the family at the refectory table in the main house.

The following are examples of some of Louise’s favourite dishes :

Autumn/Winter

Entree:

Caramalised onion and feta tart

Rocket, Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

Homemade Pate, with crusty toasted Wholegrain Crostini

Main:

Fresh Salmon Fillets enlivened with a Lime Hollandaise on a Tomato Concasse.

Wild Duck Ragout served with Creamy Potato Mash, Grilled Tomatoes, Winter Vegetables

Beef fillet with Bordelaise sauce, served delicious Potato Gratin and Grilled Tomatoes

Pudding:

Crepe Suzette and Ice Cream

Rhubarb and Berry Crumble

FreshLemonTart with homemade Ice Cream

Platter of New Zealand Cheeses served with homemade Quince Paste

 

Louise’s fabulous food can be accompanied by the very best of New Zealand wines selected from local award winning vineyards, at an additional cost.