The days are getting shorter and the syrah harvest in Hawkes Bay’s Gimblett Gravels is in full swing. Why not snuggle up with a bottle of 2010 Sacred Hill Hawkes Bay Syrah which was harvested from Sacred Hill’s Gimblett Gravels vineyards last year. This beautifully rich Syrah is the ideal match for a Grain Fed Beef Fillet with a Green Peppercorn and Brandy Sauce.

By KELLY YOUNG

In preparation for this article, I conducted a small survey to gauge the level of knowledge regarding flour. I was amazed at the results – yes, it is the ingredient that we find in cakes, cookies, bread and pasta but many were unaware that it is also in sauces, soups and many more food products that we eat daily.

In fact, I realised that I only knew enough about flour to get me through the basic culinary cooking skills. I had to touch up on the nutritional values and gluten-free options so researching this has been interesting for me.