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Food writer Lauraine Jacobs shares her thoughts on The Village Table

Renowned food writer Lauraine Jacobs shares her thoughts on The Village Table in this week’s Listener magazine. Lauraine has been a Matakana local for more than a decade, a time of incredible growth and change for the region. She shares her love for this special place and the rich Matakana food, art, wine and beer […]

Behind the Scenes of Our Recent Photoshoot

Behind the Scenes food styling for the Matakana Cookbook, photography by Lori Satterthwaite of lolamedia.co.nz

Photography and styling are underway! Thanks to all our community who have not only contributed recipes but have also prepared their dishes for the photoshoots.  Though still long days, it is much easier when the food is already prepared! Excess food from the shoots have been returned to Matakana School to be distributed back into […]