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Gourmet food store Sabato, in Normanby Rd, Mt Eden, is celebrating its 15th birthday by offering 15 per cent off 15 classic Sabato lines. The offer is open until September 27, which is the day they will be holding a very special tasting of one of the most important food delicacies - Jamon Iberico Bellota, a cured meat from Spain. The luxury meat retails for $399 per kg, so make sure you visit on this special occasion.
Taste of Israel
Give your meals a new twist with Osem Israeli Couscous, which can be used as an alternative to pasta in salads or instead of breadcrumbs when stuffing meat, fish or poultry. The uniquely flavoured couscous is like regular pasta but instead of being dried, is toasted in an open-flame fire, which works to allow it to absorb liquids without falling apart. This process means it easily picks up sauces, reductions and herbs. Get it from Farro Fresh Food in Mt Wellington, ph (09) 570 7071.
Get roasted at home
If you love coffee (and who doesn't?) then may we suggest becoming a coffee subscriber? Get Roasted is a new subscription based "coffee club" that celebrates the best of NZ independent coffee roasters. Each month you will get a special coffee package delivered to your door, which includes a 500g fresh coffee blend and a coffee accompaniment. Subscribers receive blends from a range of roasters from around the country, including Auckland's Kokako Coffee, Keri Keri's Max Coffee Roasters and Coffee LaLa in Whitianga. Subscription periods range from three months to a year, priced from $99.95. Visit www.getroasted.co.nz or email info@getroasted.co.nz.com.
The new juice
Sejuice is a new range of chilled juice and smoothies - and has the title of "official juice of Air New Zealand Fashion Week 2008". The new juice, which is made in New Zealand, includes flavours such as Orange Envy, Pineapple Attraction and Cranberry Crush. Smoothies include Feijoa Fling, Berry Affair and
Spirulina Suave.
