The Gourmet Kitchen

The Gourmet Kitchen The Gourmet Kitchen
Former private chef
Foodie lover
Owner @ OceanVistaTutukaka accommodation

Private Chef and Boutique Catering, established 2018 in Russell, Bay of Islands. Now residing on the Tutukaka Coast, currently on Sabbatical but still passionate about food!

Another rainy day! Using up our pumpkins, with parsnip and kumara for added flavour, the chicken stock I make and freeze...
14/08/2026

Another rainy day!

Using up our pumpkins, with parsnip and kumara for added flavour, the chicken stock I make and freeze whenever I roast or slow cook chicken, toasted cumin seeds and ginger for warmth, herbs for flavour layers, coconut cream for that smooth feel and a splash of lemon juice once blended to add brightness.

Toss some shredded chicken and spinach leaves in for variety or freeze as is. There’s always a batch in our freezer. 😋

Tip: Roast the veggies until they start to brown (with onion & garlic if you’re not low FODMAP like me) the caramel flavour intensifies the end result.

Rainy days, kitchen calls… Threw together some healthy (truly) keto “fudge”. 1 cup smooth peanut butter1/3 cup butter1/3...
12/08/2026

Rainy days, kitchen calls…

Threw together some healthy (truly) keto “fudge”.

1 cup smooth peanut butter
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup golden monkfruit sweetener
1 Tbsp collagen powder
1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
Pinch of sea salt (of using unsalted peanut butter)

1 tsp vanilla essence

Stir in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and creamy then add vanilla essence. Set in a paper lined small tray or loaf tin in the fridge (or freezer if you can’t wait) and cut into small pieces once firm.

This is rich enough you can satisfy a craving in one piece without the sugar hit and consequences. 😋

25/07/2026

Playing in the kitchen on a rainy day…

Smoked paprika & lemon chicken with roasties & my new fun thing - green oil. 😋👌

The Good Oil Cress Valley

Congratulations to all our wonderful hospo people who were recognised by the Michelin guide tonight! 👏To do consistentl...
30/06/2026

Congratulations to all our wonderful hospo people who were recognised by the Michelin guide tonight! 👏
To do consistently well and for a prolonged period is an achievement in this game. 👌

(still my fave 😘)



queenstown


(our old haunt)

(another old haunt)
akl (on my to do list!)

#2026

Always a must when in Hamilton… Cured salmon, ponzu sauce, nori mayo, parsnip chips & furikake salt, my absolute favouri...
03/06/2026

Always a must when in Hamilton…


Cured salmon, ponzu sauce, nori mayo, parsnip chips & furikake salt, my absolute favourite.

The challenge is to try and recreate the perfect balance of flavours at home one day. 👌

#10 #👌

01/06/2026

I do love a holiday house with a decent kitchen as I’m as happy cooking as going put, most of the time.

The famous Raglan surf break is right out front, a bonus.

Dinner coming up!

First step - find the best coffee, wherever you are! A good scone is a bonus.
31/05/2026

First step - find the best coffee, wherever you are! A good scone is a bonus.


Casual Fridays…Mussel Gratin tonight.Oysters would have been nice. 😏
08/05/2026

Casual Fridays…

Mussel Gratin tonight.
Oysters would have been nice. 😏

Sometimes an hour in the kitchen turns into a half day, and next thing three days of meal prep all done, freeing up the ...
08/05/2026

Sometimes an hour in the kitchen turns into a half day, and next thing three days of meal prep all done, freeing up the weekend!

Vegetarian baked stuffed buttercup pumpkin = $10 dinner for Sunday night. Grilled mussel gratin tonight, BBQ spatchcock chicken tomorrow night.

Easy peasy. 👌

Kitchen gadgets excite me as much as a gorgeous pair of new shoes used to, especially since my high heel days are over. ...
05/05/2026

Kitchen gadgets excite me as much as a gorgeous pair of new shoes used to, especially since my high heel days are over. 😏

Picked up these beauties in Auckland to match the charcoal kitchen and scullery (of course) and the Breville smart toaster is a winner. Always been a Breville fan, as my kitchen attests. 👌

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