WildTomato Media LTD – Creating an iconic, community-minded literary feast

The core WildTomato team from left – Hester Janssen, Lisa-Jane Kerr, Carrie Frew, Lisa Friis, Lynda Papesch and Patrick Connor BY Jacquie Walters | PHOTOGRAPHY TIM CUFF READ MAGAZINE One of the most frequently asked questions is: ‘How did WildTomato come by its name?’ The answer to that lies in a distant past with a … Read more

Onefortyone: Keeping it local is important for recovery, but export still has a role to play

Kaituna Sawmil BY Jacquie Walters | PHOTOGRAPHY Supplied READ MAGAZINE Covid-19 has caused upheaval in many ways for many people. The forestry industry has been no exception. However, this important primary industry is recovering and is well positioned to support regional and national economic resilience in the months and years ahead. Nelson Tasman and Marlborough-based … Read more

Stonefly Lodge: Let your spirit soar – onshore

Falcon Brae fire pit BY ALISTAIR HUGHES | PHOTO LISA DUNCAN READ MAGAZINE John Kerr hasn’t spent almost four decades running high-end lodges and resorts in Australia and the Great Barrier Reef to let the economic impact of a global pandemic thwart him. With our borders closed to overseas tourism for the foreseeable future, he is … Read more

Chef Connection

SEARED ŌRA KING SALMON LOIN, GIN AND FENNEL GEL, BEETROOT EMULSION ALISTAIR FORSTER   MARINATE SALMON LOIN Cut salmon into 40g pieces. Marinate for 30mins in: 8g sea salt 10g brown sugar 4 juniper berries Zest from 1 lemon Wash off marinade. Vac-pac with 5g olive oil and 5g fennel. Place in water bath at … Read more