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Sensational slow-roasted puerco pibil

December 15, 2019July 14, 2020 N8N 1 Comment annatto seeds, banana leaves, country cooking, Mexi Foods, Once upon a time in Mexico, Puerco pibil, Robert Rodriguez, slow-roasted pork, Taste Cafe

Puerco pibil – a rich, smoky, peppery flavour that is pure alchemy. Here’s a Gordonton take on this classic dish from Mexico.

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Time to watch water use

December 15, 2019 N8N 0 Comments Waikato District Council, Water alerts in Waikato, Water restrictions

The message is official – watch your water use.  Hamilton City Council moved to Water Alert Level 1 last  week,

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Council working bee success

December 15, 2019December 15, 2019 N8N 0 Comments Community work Waikato, Waikato District Council, Waikato District Council working bee

Around 350 staff members from Waikato District Council rolled their sleeves up for a Waikato-wide working bee – the biggest

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In the kitchen at the Firepot Cafe

December 10, 2019July 10, 2020 N8N 0 Comments Cafes in Gordonton, Carmen Ko, The Firepot Cafe, Waikato cafes

Carmen Ko took over the Firepot Cafe, with her wife Yupin in November 2016. It’s just great, she tells N8N’s Annette Taylor. 

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Winky the festive lamb

December 10, 2019December 10, 2019 N8N 0 Comments Global Veterinary Services, Winky the lamb

WINKY THE LAMB is well into the festive spirit and some Yuletide costumes. She got into her fancy dressups last

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Watch out for power lines and cables

December 5, 2019December 10, 2019 N8N 0 Comments Power lines, WEL Networks

  Getting ready for haymaking? Planning Summer trips with the boat? WEL Networks says check the height of your load

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