[Debbie]

After nearly a yr here I've come to realize that you can buy almost everything if you are willing to spend the time driving around looking for it and willing to pay the price. However there are some things that I still can't track down so I thought I would start a shopping hunt thread where we could post items we are looking for and if anyone sees them they could post where to find them.

So my wish list is this:-

whole nutmegs
marzipan (the proper ground almond stuff not almond flavoured icing)
detox or any tant free smell free disinfectant

I live in hope.
Debbie

[Milliemoo]

Definately seen whole nutmegs....just can't remember where, most likely a supermarket though.

Can't say I've looked for the other two, but will look out for marzipan as it won't be long before it time to start on the Christmas cakes :)

Milliemoo

[KerryS]

I get whole nutmegs from New World in Vic Park. They are with the other spices and herbs, but are in a jar with a black label on a low shelf, rather than being with the normal Greggs, Pams etc.

I haven't found marzipan - but I make my own using ground almonds. I can post you a recipe if you'd like. (I found this easier than searching high and low for the stuff - the almond icing is rank and horribly sweet!)

Can't help on the deodorant though sorry.

[Milliemoo]

ooohhhhh would love your marzipan recipe :nice1

Milliemoo

[kiwidebs]

Yes please for the Marzipan recipe ;) .

And Debbie, have looked for taint free disinfectant for you everywhere but still haven't found any. Can you bribe anyone sending a container over to pack some for you:exit ??

Debs

[Debbie]

Yes please to the marzipan recipe. My dad will be here for Xmas and I always make him a huge box of marzipan sweets so the icing stuff will just not do.

I did'nt realise how much I would miss Detox.

Also has anyone seen kirch, I tried to find some for a black forest cake and non of our local shops did it. Failing that I'll get a bottle brought in by dad as duty free.

Debbie

[Moorf]

I use Kirsch in fondues and I had to ring around a fair few Liquorlands and Liquor Kings before I found a bottle in Chch. But I did find one (Hornby if anyone is interested)! They were all very friendly, punting me on to other stores if they couldn't help!

[gil]

Oh, whole nutmegs! I haven't found them in the Howick/Botany area at all, even New World. Will keep looking...

[Tia Maria]

Gil wrote:

Oh, whole nutmegs! I haven't found them in the Howick/Botany area at all, even New World. Will keep looking...

I couldn't find them in Devonport last Christmas ..... the bread sauce missed them :(

Cheers

Tia

[Debbie]

If any one else has a shopping wish list post it here and I will keep an eye out for you.
Thanks for the help so far, hopefully with Kerry's marzipan that will be one thing achieved.
I've looked in all the N.shore supermarkets I've tried and no nutmeg but it is obviously out there somewhere.
Now to the detox. I think I will have to start writing to the manufactor and tell them of a product opening in NZ.
Debbie

[Timbo]

I think this has been mentioned before, but for those that havent seen it


http://www.theenglishcornershop.co.nz/products.htm

[KerryS]

OK - I can't claim the credit for the marzipan. My Mum sent it to me a couple of years ago, and I believe she stole it from Delia...

350g ground almonds
175g icing sugar
175g caster sugar
1/3 teaspoon of almond extract (you can def get this in New World as I still have the bottle from last year and haven't used it since!)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon brandy (optional)
2 large eggs plus 1 extra yolk

Sift the sugars into a large bowl then stir in the whole eggs and the egg yolk. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and whisk for about 12 minutes until the mixture is thick and fluffy. Remove from the heat and sit the bowl in a couple of cms of cold water. Whisk in the almond extract, lemon juice and brandy and whisk until the mixture is cool. At this point add the ground almonds and knead to form a paste.

I have a recipe using glycerine instead of eggs as well, but it isn't quite as nice - a bit more artificial tasting.

I've checked my nutmegs - they are called Mrs Rogers. There are about 15 in the tub, and I've had it for ages and only used a couple. They have an expiry date of Jan 2008 (but do nutmegs actually expire?), if anyone would like one I'd be happy to post them out.
For AKL people I would only have bought them in either New World in Victoria Park, Woolworths in Richmond Rd or Foodtown in Williamson Ave. These are the only supermarkets I've been to, so it has to be one of them!

I did visit a fab store in Napier which sold spices in bags, and I stocked up on juniper berries, cinnamon sticks and star anise, which are usually quite difficult to get hold of. And they were a bargain price too!

[Familyofmonkeys]

Eco store do loads of cleaning products they describe as taint free. They have some products in supermarket or whole range in own shop in Auckland...

http://www.ecostore.co.nz/


I'm still looking for silver/stainless steel breadmaker.

[SarahEDH]

I have an item for the list -- has anyone seen grain alcohol? Also called rubbing alcohol or isopropyl alcohol, usually sold in the health/beauty/cosmetics sections. I used it (diluted) as a facial toner, to remove last traces of soap or makeup. Could not find this anywhere in Wellington stores --

[Familyofmonkeys]

I'm still looking for silver/stainless steel breadmaker.

I'm in luck...found a breadmaker this morning in Noel Leeming. Was looking at all the sale stuff, and they wheeled out a crate of the PERFECT breadmaker right there and then..right size, right colour, and OH didn't bat an eyelid when I told him how much it cost, so it couln't have been too expensive :)

[Nick88]

Have you tried Bin Inn for the nutmeg? I get all of my spices there, and the range is pretty good. They are franchises so if one doesn't have it another might.

[Steadybears]

Thank you Kerry for the recipe - am sure I will need it for when/if we ever get to NZ


Jayne

[andrewandjane]

any one seen veggie mince. we found some when we first got here before moving to waiheke but cant remember where we bought it from.

[Familyofmonkeys]

any one seen veggie mince. we found some when we first got here before moving to waiheke but cant remember where we bought it from.

I saw some in Foodtown at the Plaza in Whangaparoa a few weeks ago. We don't use veggie mince personally, but foodtown seems to have a good range of veggie stuff for us, so maybe other Foodtowns nearer to you might have some?

[Nick88]

Pretty sure Bin Inn has the dried stuff.

[Caroline and Dave]

Pretty sure Bin Inn has the dried stuff.

Here you go

http://www.bininn.co.nz/

[colindp]

On the Marzipan thingy I did manage to get some in Countdown last christmas but if I remember correctly it went under the name of Almond Icing or something like that...But you can definitely get it......

[Caroline and Dave]

Look here for marzipan
http://www.marzipan.co.nz/

[KerryS]

On the Marzipan thingy I did manage to get some in Countdown last christmas but if I remember correctly it went under the name of Almond Icing or something like that...But you can definitely get it......

That is probably just almond icing - it's only flavoured and doesn't contain any actual almonds, so quite different to proper marzipan...
It's also very sweet and cloying when coated with another layer of icing.

[KerryS]

Look here for marzipan
http://www.marzipan.co.nz/

I'm meeting friends in Newmarket on Sunday, so I'm going to suggest lunch at Zarbo so I can check this marizpan out. I love the stuff!

[Milliemoo]

Just been to Foodtown on Quay St and they have whole nutmegs :nice1

Milliemoo

[Familyofmonkeys]

Another one for the shopping list....a pizza stone for baking, somewhere easy to find in Auckland.

[Milliemoo]

I saw them in a cook shop in Sylvia Park :nice1

Milliemoo

[gil]

Just been to Foodtown on Quay St and they have whole nutmegs :nice1

Milliemoo

And I found some in New World Botany yesterday

[v1cky]

Hi everyone, sorry I can't help with any of the things on anyone elses list but I will keep my eyes peeled!

One thing that I am after is Quorn. I'm not a veggie but like to use it in my cooking and I cannot find it anywhere!

Can anyone let me know if they know of anywhere in the Auckland area where I could get some?

[Milliemoo]

No Quorn in New Zealand I'm afraid.

I used to use it loads, but I'm so glad that I've been forced to use other things (chick peas, pulses, beans etc). I much prefer using the natural whole foods instead of processed food.

The only thing that I occasionally buy, is vege sausages, and buy occasionally I mean twise in the 8 months we've been here.

Milliemoo

[Caroline and Dave]

I'm meeting friends in Newmarket on Sunday, so I'm going to suggest lunch at Zarbo so I can check this marizpan out. I love the stuff!

Well, what was your opinion Kerry?

[Debbie]

Eco store do loads of cleaning products they describe as taint free. They have some products in supermarket or whole range in own shop in Auckland...

http://www.ecostore.co.nz/


.

Thank you :clap :clap

At last a spray antibacterial with virtually no smell. :raebanana
I'm so happy and I know how sad that makes my life look.
Debbie

[Familyofmonkeys]

I have a new one for the shopping hunt....a metal cooking funnel!
So far all i've seen are sets of white plastic ones in the warehouse or Countdown. I am looking for one a metal one..more sturdy...just one not a set!

[jubjub]

Hmmm, not seen one, but most likely is Stevens or The Homestore, found most quirky things I have been looking for in either of those...

[neilw71]

I have an item for the list -- has anyone seen grain alcohol? Also called rubbing alcohol or isopropyl alcohol, usually sold in the health/beauty/cosmetics sections. I used it (diluted) as a facial toner, to remove last traces of soap or makeup. Could not find this anywhere in Wellington stores --

Sarah,

Isopropyl is def available - you can get isopropyl wipes from any plumbing store - they are used to clean PVC pipe joints before bonding them together. Not sure if they would be suitable for personal use though? I can ask if you would like?

Neil

[IanW99]

I have an item for the list -- has anyone seen grain alcohol? Also called rubbing alcohol or isopropyl alcohol, usually sold in the health/beauty/cosmetics sections. I used it (diluted) as a facial toner, to remove last traces of soap or makeup. Could not find this anywhere in Wellington stores --

You can get isopropyl alcohol from pharmacists.

They will only sell it in small bottles e.g. 100ml and the reason it is so difficult to purchase is because it is used in the production of "P" so quantity is limited. Apparently it used to be available in DIY stores etc.

Our local pharmacy said they didn't have any in stock (sold out), but could order it if I wanted some, so you need to ask for it.

Ian

[Familyofmonkeys]

Hmmm, not seen one, but most likely is Stevens or The Homestore, found most quirky things I have been looking for in either of those...

Have tried Stevens :no ....will try homestore at weekend!

[Milliemoo]

Hmmm, not seen one, but most likely is Stevens or The Homestore, found most quirky things I have been looking for in either of those...

There's a lovely little cook shop in Queen's Arcade.... bet they'd have one :nice1

Milliemoo

[kiwidebs]

Have tried Stevens :no ....will try homestore at weekend!

If no luck at the Homestore you could try Millies Cookshop in Ponsonby or the cooking shop (can't remember the name) in Glenfield Mall - both are great. Millies has a website - you might need to Google it.

[Familyofmonkeys]

If no luck at the Homestore you could try Millies Cookshop in Ponsonby or the cooking shop (can't remember the name) in Glenfield Mall - both are great. Millies has a website - you might need to Google it.

Found website....Milly's Kitchen :)
Going to have a good look later.

[Familyofmonkeys]

They have metal funnels in Millys Kitchen...bit pricey, but hopefully OH will let me get one....can start making own jam :)

[KerryS]

Well, what was your opinion Kerry?

I have a packet - it's quite yellow compared to the stuff I make and very grainy in texture.
I haven't attempted to cook anything with it yet - but am planning on making something this weekend with it. I'll let you know how it compares to homemade after...

[KerryS]

They have metal funnels in Millys Kitchen...bit pricey, but hopefully OH will let me get one....can start making own jam :)

I LOVE Milly's. I'm banned from going there too often though as I have a penchant for purchasing lots of shiny and expensive kitchen gadgets...

[speckythecky]

Bit of a sad one this, I am looking for a canvas wrap for my knifes, needs to hold at least 8 knifes upto 35cm.

Have looked at milly's kitchen, any other ideas?

[KerryS]

Bit of a sad one this, I am looking for a canvas wrap for my knifes, needs to hold at least 8 knifes upto 35cm.

Have looked at milly's kitchen, any other ideas?


Do you mean one like chefs use for transporting or storing their knives? If so, you may need to go to a specialist catering supplies store. I've been to one that allows the public to enter (great saucepans!), but I can't recall the name of it - and it's stored on my laptop at home.
If that is what you want send me a PM and I'll look it out for you.

[mgbridges]

Hi Kerry,

Any chance we could have the details of the professional kitchen shop that you've mentioned? OH loves to cook and once we move into the new house we're going to need to invest in some new pans as the old ones have been taking a beating.

Cheers,
Anneliese

[KerryS]

Hi Kerry,

Any chance we could have the details of the professional kitchen shop that you've mentioned? OH loves to cook and once we move into the new house we're going to need to invest in some new pans as the old ones have been taking a beating.

Cheers,
Anneliese


Sure - will prob be over the weekend as I am at work not at home on my laptop with the details.

[Milliemoo]

Hi Kerry,

Any chance we could have the details of the professional kitchen shop that you've mentioned? OH loves to cook and once we move into the new house we're going to need to invest in some new pans as the old ones have been taking a beating.

Cheers,
Anneliese


Me too :nice1 Getting a bit desperate actually. Saw some really really lovely copper/ss pans in the cook shop in Queen's Parade, but they still cost a small fortune and I'm sure I can get the cheaper.

Milliemoo

[speckythecky]

Do you mean one like chefs use for transporting or storing their knives?

Yes those are the ones, I saw one today in the auckland westfield but it wasn't cheap.

[Familyofmonkeys]

I found another kitchen shop website that seems to have alot of nice shiny gadgets :)

http://www.tablepride.co.nz

[Familyofmonkeys]

Another one for the list....Yorkshire Tea Bags. Got my mum staying and she is like a fish.... she will have exhausted our meager supply by the time she goes home :(

[mgbridges]

We got two boxes of 80 x Yorkshire T-bags at the English Corner Shop in Onehunga our 1st weekend here but I'm afraid I can't remember how much we paid. Haven't seen them anywhere else but then I haven't shopped in that many different places yet.

http://www.theenglishcornershop.co.nz/

Anneliese

[KerryS]

The kitchen store I visited was:
http://www.choice.co.nz/
They have canvas knife wraps for about 40 bucks.

Another place is here:
http://www.thestudio.co.nz/
I've not visited, but have bought a wedding gift online through them, and several things for myself, and the service was excellent.

[Caroline and Dave]

I have a packet - it's quite yellow compared to the stuff I make and very grainy in texture.
I haven't attempted to cook anything with it yet - but am planning on making something this weekend with it. I'll let you know how it compares to homemade after...

And so back to the Marzipan saga. What was the result Kerry?

[KerryS]

And so back to the Marzipan saga. What was the result Kerry?

It's still in the packet waiting for me to make something... I went snowboarding at the weekend instead!

[Familyofmonkeys]

Got some new ones!

Can't find these seasonings/spices in local countdown:
Baharat
Ras el Hanout

Anyone seen them in Auckland in Schwartz style jars?

[Silverwing86]

Another possible suggestions for Marzipan; if you happen to have a Dutch shop nearby (and apparently there are quite a few in NZ), they're sure to have it ! Here's a page from one I know of that has several stores: http://www.thewindmill.co.nz/retail-outlets.asp. Hope it helps...

Cheers,
Silver

[Smiler]

Another place is here:http://www.thestudio.co.nz/
I've not visited, but have bought a wedding gift online through them, and several things for myself, and the service was excellent.

I've used them, they're excellent. Everything I've ordered has arrived promptly (and I had it gift wrapped :D)

I tend to buy when they have special offers and free delivery offers too. 20% off my Magimix and free delivery amounted to a great chunk off. I couldn't find anywhere cheaper and believe me I searched. :clap

[mgbridges]

....I haven't found Lyle's Golden Syrup or Black Treacle yet. I'm planning on going to Bramptons and New World in Browns Bay tomorrow (tried Foodtown in BB tonight) any other suggestions where I might find it?

Thanks in advance,
Anneliese

[jubjub]

You can get Chelsea golden Syrup its in a red tin in the baking aisle...

Cant help with black treacle..

[Familyofmonkeys]

....I haven't found Lyle's Golden Syrup or Black Treacle yet. I'm planning on going to Bramptons and New World in Browns Bay tomorrow (tried Foodtown in BB tonight) any other suggestions where I might find it?

Thanks in advance,
Anneliese

I was just making flapjack tonight with my Lyle's golden syrup....got it in countdown at Westgate. Black treacle is also called Mollasses (loads in supermarkets)...or at least I hope it is, or i've been baking with the wrong stuff!

[BkyMonster]

Here's a small question:
How common is silicone bakeware in NZ? It's often colored and floppy. A nonstick non heat-conducting way to make cakes, breads, muffins etc.
I'm wondering if I ought to bring some with me or if it is common there.

[colindp]

BkyMonster,

Silicone bakeware is readilly available, I bought some in Briscoes in Dunedin...:nice1

[Moorf]

... and I get my floppy silicone tins from my Homewares lady who brings a catalogue to my door each week... lots of it around... :nice1

[BkyMonster]

:D good to hear. One less thing I need to think about bringing. I keep poking at them in all the stores around here, but we aren't buying new stuff we can get in NZ until we get there (trying to come over with less than 200cu ft hee hee!).

That sounds a bit silly. Looking forward to living in NZ and having a set of floppy silicone bakeware. :laugh

[mgbridges]

....in Bramptons in Browns Bay, Auckland. $5.90 each tin. :nice1

[jubjub]

OK, here's one...

Where can I get chilli jam? Been keeping an eye out in supermarket but no luck.. I want to put it on our burgers, specially now its BBQ season...

For those of you familiar with burger wisconsin, similar stuff to what they use in their burgers...

[Smiler]

Sal

I'm never likely to go in Burger Wisconsin but is it like this one?

http://www.cotterillandrouse.co.nz/products-chutneys.html (scroll down a bit)

I've seen this in our New World. :nice1 Let me know if you still can't find it and I'll pop a couple of jars in the post.

[jubjub]

right, off to New world... will have a look! The whole range looks interesting actually!

[Smiler]

Their onion marmalade is gorgeous too! :nice1

But next year I shall be making my own, so I'm saving all their little jars. ;)

[Familyofmonkeys]

OK, here's one...

Where can I get chilli jam? Been keeping an eye out in supermarket but no luck.. I want to put it on our burgers, specially now its BBQ season...

For those of you familiar with burger wisconsin, similar stuff to what they use in their burgers...

Another company you could try for savoury jam/chutney etc:

http://www.barkers.co.nz/index.cfm/PRODUCTS/Chutneys___Savoury_Jellies

You can order on line, and they also have some in Countdown, but not full range. I particularly like the Green Tomato and Jalapeno Chutney :)

[Debbie]

Anyone know of a good brand of Xmas pudding, the ones I tried last yr were horrid. Failing that, has anyone tried to make an Xmas in the microwave. I can't cope with steaming something for that long, my house would be soaking.

Also, anyone in Northshore, Auckland brought some of that Silicone bakeware, I'm after mincemeat pie trays. If you've seen them let me know.

Lastly, any update on who that marzinpine was for cooking??

Thanks Debbie

[jubjub]

Found my chilli jam, thanks girls! Its VERY nice with a bit of strong cheddar in a sandwich.... I suspect once hubby gets hold of it, the jar will be empty...

ETA, found both ranges in both New World and Countdown

[nippa&pippa]

egg and milk free baby biscuit and rusk...anyone know where i can find one? I couldn't find one for Romilly as baby in NZ but don't want Eliot miss out when he is 6months old hence start research now!!