Here’s a look at the rich history of nose-to-tail eating in New Zealand.
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National Lamb Day is always a great excuse to invite friends or family around and cook up an epic lamb feast. Having just come off the back of the Covid-19 lock down we were eager to share our National Lamb Day celebrations with our grandparents, whom we had not seen for over 3 months.
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The humble lamb shank has officially been voted New Zealand’s favourite lamb cut in the Great Kiwi Lamb-Off which was run in celebration of National Lamb Day, which took place yesterday. Following seven hotly contested rounds – which received a whopping 22,000 votes – the shank was awarded the coveted title.
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Fiona Windle looks at the impact of COVID-19 on our global food system, which has been under immense pressure to maintain food production and distribution in light of the challenges faced during the pandemic.
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No roast lamb is complete without a traditional mint sauce and Ambassador Chef Norka from Mangapapa Hotel, has the perfect recipe to take your roast lamb to new heights!
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For many Kiwis, lockdown provided a chance to practise a new skill. However, for Kiwi sheep farmer Garth Coleman and his daughter Lucy Coleman, they took a newly acquired skill one step further by creating remarkable images out of the sheep they care for.
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It’s been a tough time for the restaurant industry, but it was heartening to see so many chefs cooking in the their kitchens at home during the Level 4 lockdown. We’d love to share some easy lamb recipes you can cook at home from our chef community.
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This National Lamb Day is like no other, especially for the Hospitality Industry. From what we have seen over the last few weeks, lamb is not only a stalwart of our nation, but is firmly back on restaurant menus, be it for dining in or a contactless takeout. So what do our chefs find so special about working with New Zealand lamb?
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All parents want their babies to grow up strong and healthy. By incorporating lean red meat such as New Zealand lamb into your little ones diet you can help optimise their growth and development from the start.
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From Lebanon to Indonesia and everything in-between, the versatility of lamb is showcased in this collection of dishes from around the world. If you’re feeling like something a little different to our tradition Kiwi lamb roast to celebrate National Lamb Day on Sunday 24th May, then check out these recipes.
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May 24th marks National Lamb Day and New Zealand lamb has come a long way since the first shipment left our shores back in 1882. It is widely used around the globe but how has it evolved on menus over the years?
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Now more than ever our cafes and restaurants need the support of their local community and if you can, there is no better time for the farming community to support their local eatery serving beef or lamb.
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Beef + Lamb New Zealand has created a new nutrition resource, The Magic of Mince, for Food Banks to pop into food parcels that include Meat the Need donated beef or lamb mince.
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Fiona Windle took her family to see what goes on behind a farm gate as part of the inaugural nationwide Open Farms day.
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There was great excitement recently when our four newly named Beef + Lamb Ambassador Chefs came together for the first time to cook up a storm and show us exactly why they have been chosen as Ambassadors.
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According to a newly released poll, Kiwis are choosing to stay at home with their significant other this Valentine’s Day.
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A new initiative, Open Farms, will see Kiwi farmers across the country will open their gates on Sunday March 1st in order to give people a chance to take a look at farming life and help them reconnect with their food, farmers and the land.
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Congratulations to the four chefs who have just been announced as the 2020 Beef + Lamb Ambassador Chefs. It is with great delight that we will be working with these talented chefs throughout the year, who will act as leaders driving innovation and creativity using New Zealand beef and lamb within the foodservice sector.
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Beef + Lamb New Zealand is concerned with the new climate change teaching resource published by the Ministry ofEducation. The resource, Climate Change: Prepare Today, Live Well Tomorrow, aimed at level 4 teachers.
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Lamb was voted as the meat of choice for Kiwis this Christmas as part of a new poll conducted around Kiwis eating habits over the Christmas period.
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