Nov 5, 2025 | eat and drink, franklin, Franklin Stories
by Gautam Narayan Serves 2 – 4 What makes a great Paella? In Spain, Paella is a dish that awakens passions – Spaniards take pride in their national dish! They believe a great Paella has three requirements: 1. A short grain rice, preferably Spanish, sold...
Sep 4, 2025 | activities, clevedon, eat and drink, Franklin Stories, growing
The Clevedon Farmers Market, a Sunday tradition, is a must-visit for food lovers seeking fresh, locally grown produce. With over 60 seasonal and permanent stalls offering everything from fresh vegetables to artisan products, the market also hosts Twilight Markets in...
Dec 1, 2024 | eat and drink, franklin, Franklin Stories
From the kitchen of Origine, Ben Bayly’s French onion soup recipe is a rich, flavourful broth that celebrates Franklin’s world-famous longkeeper onion. Serves 4 Prep time 20 mins Cook time 1 hour 500 g oxtail 1 onion, sliced 1 carrot, grated 1/3 cup of...
Nov 21, 2024 | clevedon, eat and drink, Franklin Stories
New Zealand’s only locally produced buffalo cheese is made right here in Franklin. Helen and Richard Dorresteyne, founders of the Clevedon Farmers Market, are not you every-day run of the mill kind of people. To achieve what they have with the farmers market,...
