Say hello to Barney and Rose Hyde
It’s high time we introduced these two rockstars! You’ll meet Barney and Rose at Greentops where they took up residence in September 2022. Rose is our awesome kitchen manager and makes sure you’re fed and happy. Barney takes care of weekend luggage runs, collecting... Read MoreChristmas Cake
The festive season is here, and no Christmas is complete without a traditional fruit cake. My grandmother gave me this recipe, and promises a moist and tasty cake to enjoy on the big day! A few commonly asked questions: How much brandy? Half a cup – or... Read MorePlaying our part in sustainable tourism
The World Tourism Organisation defines sustainable tourism as “tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social, and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment, and host communities.” We... Read More
The Tora – Breathtaking trail run will help people walk again
Next month you can hit one of New Zealand’s most popular private walking tracks and help get morepeople back on their feet at the same time, thanks to a new one-day trail event taking place on theSouthern Wairarapa Coast. Simply known as “The Tora”, this event takes... Read More
White Chocolate Mousse
This is a great recipe to serve at a dinner party for dessert because it looks so luxurious and as if you spent a lot of time on it when you didn’t do a whole lot of work! We hope you like this one. White Chocolate Mousse Recipe 250g White Chocolate600mls Cream... Read More
When life gives you lemons, just bake a Lemon Tart!
It’s been a strange few months here at Tora, with the current lockdown situation causing havoc on our bookings, halting the travel plans of many. Our Auckland and Waikato cousins are in our thoughts. We hope you are all managing to hang in there, and that there’s an... Read More
Wairewa Farm
At the end of August, we welcomed the team from Goldpine to Wairewa Farm, which resulted in a feature in their Over The Fence series, an online hub dedicated to their Goldpine community that showcases customer profiles. It was great to have the team here for the day... Read MoreA recipe perfect for uniting those around you.
During the cooler months we thought it would be nice to share a few of our favourite recipes to help inspire you in the kitchen. Some of the dishes we are going to share have been enjoyed by our walkers and some will be family favourites that we think you will love.... Read More