I cook ... once or twice a week when time and weather permit, as my kitchen is generally my barbecue and my wife cooks the majority of our family meals.
The kind of dishes I most love to make are ... low and slow barbecue, and pizzas using fresh ingredients.
My go-to meal in a hurry is ... tomahawk steaks.
And if friends stop by unexpectedly, I serve ... a large cheese, fruit, nut and cured meats platter.
My drink of choice is ... all Sawmill Brewery Beers – currently Blake Hazy as not only is it a fantastic brew but supports a great cause as well.
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My favourite place to eat right now is... Cheek & Chong in Ōrewa.
The kitchen gadget everyone should own is ... a stovetop espresso. And a good thermometer.
My food philosophy is ... quality over quantity, fresh and seasonal wherever. Spray-free, free-range and local.
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