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Comment by Wanda Hennig on September 29, 2009 at 12:32pm

Thanks so much, Paula, for that great posting. I remember, now, hearing about the 'hangi' from New Zealand friends in South Africa. There's also a very old tradition there of cooking in the ground in what is probably a similar way. Only saw/tried it once. So grateful you reminded me of this and also, now I remember about pavlova being from New Zealand. All the other things are new (bar the marmite). I will write a list and see what I can tick off. Actually, lots right here from what you tell me to write about. :) :)

Comment by Paula on September 28, 2009 at 11:39pm

Hey Aroha, maybe Air NZ should organise a foodlovers flight next time?? We can all get together over gorgeous food and wine :) hehe, the kiwis can all 'bring a plate' of their fav kiwi dish for the visitors, someone can do a hangi, and get a vineyard on to sponsor. yummmy! sounds like a week long event.

Comment by Aroha on September 28, 2009 at 8:41pm

Yum, Paula can you show me around next time I am in Auckland LOL! I don't think you have missed anything :)

Comment by Paula on September 27, 2009 at 11:07pm

Definately a must to try: 'Vogels' original bread, available at all supermarkets. Most kiwis living overseas develop a craving for it, in particular toasted with butter and marmite. Also very good toasted with marmite, avocado and rock salt. We have a wonderful variety of places to eat, from asian foodcourts, to 5 star dining. For those travelling to Rotorua, try a 'hangi' meal at one of the hotels, a hangi being the maori way of cooking meals in the ground over several hours. Other yummy things - a whitebait fritter, pavlova with cream, anzac cookies, afghan cookies, and try a feijoa soda drink! Wanda, I suggest you try going to the Avondale market on the weekend in Auckland, a large polynesian market where you can try all sorts of things.

Comment by Wanda Hennig on September 27, 2009 at 7:50pm

Greetings, foodies — I just joined your group. I write about culinary travel and will be on the flight and in New Zealand writing stories with a focus on food. I love that I see this group of people having a good time around food. I know what marmite is and vegemite as I'm South Africa (but living in the San Francisco Bay Area). Other than that, would appreciate sharing ideas and suggestions :)

Comment by Kat on June 30, 2009 at 1:42pm

Where can I get some yummy seared Ahi in the South Island? I am to spend most of my trip to NZ there.

Comment by Racheal Timmins on June 21, 2009 at 11:04am

Laynie, marmite tends to be a bit sweeter than Vegemite which is quite salty.
Both are dark brown almost black in colour, spreads like smooth peanut butter and can be an aquired tasted, a bit like anchovies. :)

Comment by Tom Iddon on June 18, 2009 at 10:04pm

Hey Laynie,
a mouse trap is basically grilled cheese on toast, very nice and with the vegemite or marmite it is very nice, try it ....
Tom

Comment by laynie on June 15, 2009 at 12:05am

whaaa naki? the kind of mousetraps you eat? you lost me theyah...splain lucy...ok so.. i was going to ask what do kiwis eat for breakfast?...is the diet meat and potatoes mostly.. or veggies... or fish?... i know my kiwi friend kevy uses the term savory to describe foods at times...what's the diff between marmite and vegemite?... wondah why the outback restaurant doesn't serve eithah...or duz it?.. ( my fav restaurant)

Comment by Naki girl on June 10, 2009 at 12:25am

I am a marmite fan - you put it on toast or scones (none of that jam and cream stuff) Also good for mousetraps - that is the type you eat not for bait for the poor mice.......

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