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Wild Hare Backstrap

Wild Hare Backstrap

Wild Hare Backstrap  -MacLean Fraser, Executive Chef Artisan at Bolton Hotel Proscuitto wrapped Hare back strap with sweet and sour cabbage, duck fat potatoes and Romesco sauce  Makes 4 portions   Ingredients: 4 Hare back straps 8pc Prosciutto 500g Potatoes...

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Wild Hare

Wild Hare braised with bacon and mushrooms

Wild Hare braised with bacon and mushrooms Makes 4 portions -MacLean Fraser, Executive Chef Artisan at Bolton Hotel    Ingredients: 1 hare - jointed 4Tbs cooking oil 4cl garlic ½ onion 2 rasher bacon 8-12 button mushrooms 1/4C flour 3...

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Sticky Molasses Pork Ribs

Sticky Molasses and Sweet Chilli Pork Ribs with Fennel Slaw

  MacLean Fraser, Executive Chef Artisan Dining House at the Bolton Hotel kindly gave us his recipe for the best ribs out there.    Ingredients: 1-2kg wild pork spare ribs 1/3C molasses 1/2tsp celery salt 1/2tsp garlic powder 1tsp smoked...

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Ten of the world's best hunting destinations

Ten of the world's best hunting destinations

The other day we asked Davey what in his opinion were ten really great hunting destinations around the world and why. From hunting maral stags in Mongolia to water buffalo in Australia’s Northern Territory, Davey has travelled and hunted extensively...

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Wild Goat Bobotie

Wild Goat Bobotie

-MacLean Fraser, Executive Chef Artisan at Bolton Hotel   Ingredients:          (Serves 4-6) Goat mix 2Tbs cooking oil 1kg goat mince 2 onions 5cl garlic 1tsp ground ginger 3Tbs curry powder 1tsp ground turmeric 1tsp ground mixed spice 2 slices bread...

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Helicopter Crash

Swazi Jackets survive underwater

Back in April, news spread around New Zealand after a helicopter crashed just off the Auckland Island in the Sub-Antarctic, 500kms south of Invercargill.  Inside was three of the country's most experienced rescue helicopter crew members on their way to...

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Clan Member Benjamin Pigott in Subantarctic

Clan Member Benjamin Pigott in Subantarctic

Clan Member Benjamin Pigott was awarded a True Young Explorer Scholarship to travel to the Subantarctic with Heritage Expeditions over the summer of 2018/19.   The scholarship aims to provide young people who are scientifically and outdoor minded with an insight...

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McDougall Logging Talks Swazi

McDougall Logging Talks Swazi

Not many industries are tougher on gear than the logging industry. It's hard physical work that takes a toll on both gear and body.  With so many dangers, the need for great quality gear that keeps you warm, dry and seen...

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Wild Venison Mince & Cheese Pie

Wild Venison Mince & Cheese Pie

Wild Venison Mince and Cheese Pie I read in the newspaper today that the Kiwi pie is going global with pie shops opening up in Melbourne, Idaho and Prague. And why not, cause what’s better than meat and pastry combined...

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