Author: William Thorpe

9 May 2021

BBQ Time at the Takaka Market On the Farm We have had such a lovely week here in the bay with still warm sunny days but feeling the cold at night. The grass is still growing but slowing down as we move into winter. Yesterday we welcomed two beautiful new lowline bulls who were retiring from Lone Star Farms. There is …Read More

20 May 2020

Hello! It’s just over a year since the launch of Ellis Creek Farm Meat and we’re excited that so many people have been enjoying our meat!   Since the start of the COVID-19 lockdown and the closing of the Takaka Markets, we have had a huge response to our weekly delivery service around Golden Bay, and …Read More

Shin on the Bone – Osso Buco

Osso Buco Osso Buco is the shin bone. Strong muscles full of tendons. It requires a long slow cooking to soften the tendons and release the rich flavour. This traditional recipe uses herbs and tomato to bring out and enhance the rich beef flavour.