Vic’s Picks

THE GREAT NEW ZEALAND FOOD SHOW Back for another year the team at the Great New Zealand Food Show have cooked up a wonderful programme. Joining some of your favourite local chefs in the Heathcote Appliance Cooking Theatre is Nadia Lim. The Wintec team are back with their hands-on cooking classes. Tickets for these go on sale in early March. Plus, there will be a full selection of deliciousness to tempt all taste buds from raw treats to sweet treats, natural and organic, artisan and free range. Great New Zealand Food Show, 2–3 May www.greatnzfoodshow.co.nz

MAKE EASTER ENCHANTING Make the little ones work for their chocolate this Easter with an Easter Hunt. Sweet Pea Parties (www.sweetpeaparties.co.nz) will have what you need if you are going to be making themed cupcakes or attempting your own Easter eggs as well as these super cute sprinkles. Designed to put on cakes etc, they would make a fun Easter Bunny trail.

NOURISH VIETNAM HOLIDAY We’re doing it again. A few years ago, we took a small group to Fiji for a fun foodie holiday and now we are off to Vietnam. Join me for this delicious holiday discovering the delights of this amazing country. Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a great cook; you just have to have an appetite for discovering new things. For more details go to www.nourishmagazine.co.nz or email vicki@nourishmagazine.co.nz.

WATCH THIS SPACE! The team behind Clarence and Alpino are at it again. This time completely transforming their concept and offering in the bar at Clarence Hotel. All will be revealed this April.