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2251 days ago

Recipe: Turbot with Oyster & Hollandaise with Broad beans & peas (Foam of Pods)

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Serves 4

Ingredients
350 g Turbot - Filet no skin or bones
4 Oysters - out of shell roughly chopped
1 Shallot - brunoises
1 Chives - finely cut
1 tsp Mayonnaise
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Serves 4

Ingredients
350 g Turbot - Filet no skin or bones
4 Oysters - out of shell roughly chopped
1 Shallot - brunoises
1 Chives - finely cut
1 tsp Mayonnaise
Pinch Lemon Zest

Hollandaise
2 Egg yolks
100 g Butter - clarified
1 tbsp Vinegar
Pinch Salt
Broad beans
Peas
Pea feathers

Foam
2 Shallots
100 ml White Wine
600 ml Chicken Stock
150 gr Peas
Bean pods
125 gr Butter per 500 ml liquid.

Process
Filling - Fish
Mix oyster, shallot, chives, mayo and zest. Put into pipping bag. Portion the fish into 90 gm pieces, preferably triangles. Cut a pocket into the pieces and fill with the oyster mix.

Hollandaise
Wisp a sabayon in a bain-marie with yolk, vinegar and salt. Add butter little by little while whipping. Season at the end.

Beans
Break the beans out of the pods by pushing it through the shell. Blanch the beans for 10 seconds and squeeze the inner bean out of the skin.

Foam
Sautee shallot in a large based pot. Deglaze with the wine, then add stock. Bring it to boil and add the peas and bean pods. Cook for 2 mins and strain. Spread the green stuff on the tray and cool it down. When cold, blend it all. Strain and season. Add 125 g butter per 500 ml.

At Service
Bake the fish at 80 degrees for 16 minutes.
Add the beans and peas to the hollandaise with a bit of fine cut chives.
Spoon the hollandaise in the base on a large serving bowl.
Put the fish on top and garnish with pea feathers.

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2251 days ago

Speed limit cuts become reality on nearly 700 roads

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Auckland Transport has brought in most of the 700 speed limits cuts it had proposed in rural and city and town centres. A new survey shows strong public support for the safety move. Do you back it ? Read the article below.

(Please type NFP if your comment is not for print)

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2251 days ago

Newspaper Delivery trolley

Cherie from Unsworth Heights

Hi my son has just started a paper run in the Unsworth Heights area, just wondering if anyone has a delivery sort of trolley he can use to deliver the local paper?? Thanks Cherie

Free

2251 days ago

Last days to enter! Win a double pass to the 2020 House Tours

The Team from NZ House & Garden Tours

NZ House & Garden House Tours are coming to a region near you!
February and March 2020, we invite you to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

This year… View more
NZ House & Garden House Tours are coming to a region near you!
February and March 2020, we invite you to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

This year we’re heading to five fabulous locations: Bay of Islands, Taupō, New Plymouth, Blenheim and Dunedin - which of these summer destinations would you love to head to?

Tell us your preferred destination and your favourite local hot-spot via this link to be in to win a double pass to the House Tour of your choice!

Entries close this Thursday 24th October 2019.

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2252 days ago

Floors for Living Spring Catalogue

Choices Flooring

Choices Flooring’s Floors for Living Spring Catalogue is out NOW!

With inspirational flooring ideas and advice to help you make the right choice, and a range of savings on carpet, timber, laminate, luxury vinyl, and window furnishings, you’re sure to find the floor you’ve been searching … View more
Choices Flooring’s Floors for Living Spring Catalogue is out NOW!

With inspirational flooring ideas and advice to help you make the right choice, and a range of savings on carpet, timber, laminate, luxury vinyl, and window furnishings, you’re sure to find the floor you’ve been searching for.

The Choices Flooring Spring Catalogue is 16 pages full of hints, tips and ideas to inspire you.

And there is a chance to win $5,000 CASH.

Visit Choices Flooring East Tamaki to get your FREE copy, 3/107 Harris Road, East Tamaki, Auckland, New Zealand
Find out more

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2252 days ago

Happy Labour Day from Baycrest Village

Baycrest Village

Hi neighbours,

Baycrest Village is the most popular place to live! It's sunny, spacious, has private indoor/outdoor living, generous storage, and garages with internal access. The weekly service fees are low.

Baycrest Village is a registered Charitable Trust with a friendly atmosphere.View more
Hi neighbours,

Baycrest Village is the most popular place to live! It's sunny, spacious, has private indoor/outdoor living, generous storage, and garages with internal access. The weekly service fees are low.

Baycrest Village is a registered Charitable Trust with a friendly atmosphere. We're a supportive community with Christian values. From all of us at the village, we'd like to wish our community a safe and happy Labour Day holiday!

Baycrest Village is proud to support Red Beach Surf Life Saving Club.
Stay Safe in the Surf this Summer.

For further information about Baycrest Village please email dianne@baycrestvillage.co.nz or phone on (09) 424 2719.
Learn more

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2252 days ago

Soap making for beginners

The Team from

Learn how to make fresh, allergy-free and non-toxic, pure soap products. This is a hands-on course that will leave you feeling very nurtured and satisfied that you will be able to produce excellent, healthy products for your family’s health. Not to be missed!
kaipatiki.org.nz...

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2252 days ago

Public transport: How does Auckland compare to other cities?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi neighbours, Poor public transport is among the most pressing challenges facing Auckland's tourism industry, multiple studies have found. Auckland Transport hopes a new public transport system to the airport will help solve the problem. What do you think of Auckland's public transport? … View moreHi neighbours, Poor public transport is among the most pressing challenges facing Auckland's tourism industry, multiple studies have found. Auckland Transport hopes a new public transport system to the airport will help solve the problem. What do you think of Auckland's public transport? How does it compare to other cities you've visited? What should be done to improve it?

2252 days ago

Unused Vodafone Smart C9 for sale

Michelle from Unsworth Heights

I'm doing a clean out and found a un used cell phone with headphones, charger and user manual in the box.
Pick ups at north shore off sunset rd.
I'll be happy with $10 or 15.
If interested text or call me on 0221402064

Negotiable

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2252 days ago

Art Print of NZ Kauri and Native Forest

Shelley from Okura

Hi, I’m Shelley Cruickshank. This is a professionally produced Art Print, from my original painting of Kauri, Rewa Rewa, Nikau, Fern and Koru, Puriri, Clematis flowers, plus Kereru (wood pigeon), and Fantail. Size 40cm high and proportionate length. Available on canvas (stretched over a wooden … View moreHi, I’m Shelley Cruickshank. This is a professionally produced Art Print, from my original painting of Kauri, Rewa Rewa, Nikau, Fern and Koru, Puriri, Clematis flowers, plus Kereru (wood pigeon), and Fantail. Size 40cm high and proportionate length. Available on canvas (stretched over a wooden box frame, ready to hang): $250, or on unframed medium weight lustre paper $150. Both prices include courier / postage if you are further afield, but can be reduced if are you are able to pick up from Okura or if I can deliver to you locally.

Price: $250

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2252 days ago

Poll: Are you a Guy Fawkes fan?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Guy Fawkes is coming up on November 5, with fireworks going on sale next weekend.

Are you looking forward to fireworks displays? Will you be buying your own to let off?

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Are you a Guy Fawkes fan?
  • 10.8% Yes - I'll be buying fireworks
    10.8% Complete
  • 63.8% No - I think fireworks should be banned
    63.8% Complete
  • 25.4% Yes - But I'm not planning on buying fireworks
    25.4% Complete
3093 votes
2252 days ago

Huge fan day for GBRL Lions Tour and Oceania Cup

Helen Shaw from

Come and see the best Rugby League Players in the world!
The Kiwis, GBRL Lions, Toa Samoa, Fiji Bati, Australia and Tonga Invitational XIII will be there for fans to meet and greet.

Get down to Mangere East RL Club with family and kids for signatures, selfies, giveaways and more.

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2252 days ago

Poll: Growing food in school.

NumberWorks'nWords East Coast Bays

Should this be part of your child's school curriculum?

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Growing food in school.
  • 96.4% Yes
    96.4% Complete
  • 3.6% No
    3.6% Complete
1539 votes
2252 days ago

Oteha Valley Road Extension - public consultation

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Have your say on the proposed additional traffic lane along Oteha Valley Road Extension in Albany.

The additional traffic lane will reduce travel times and improve travel time reliability for buses and vehicles turning left at the Oteha Valley Road Extension/Dairy Flat Highway intersection.

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Have your say on the proposed additional traffic lane along Oteha Valley Road Extension in Albany.

The additional traffic lane will reduce travel times and improve travel time reliability for buses and vehicles turning left at the Oteha Valley Road Extension/Dairy Flat Highway intersection.

Feedback in open until Sunday 10 November 2019. To find out more or provide feedback go to www.AT.govt.nz... or call (09) 355 3553.

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Plans - Public Consultation - Oteha Valley Rd Extn.pdf Download View

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