I thought I had better introduce myself as you might be seeing a bit of me coming up.
I was born and raised in New Zealand and I am totally connected to the outdoors.
I have always had an interest in kitchens and doing justice to the wonderful bounty that I’ve gathered.
The family holiday home in the Marlborough Sounds was ground zero for my earliest food experiences and had no shortage of the best NZ has to offer.
I started cooking for a living at age 16, beginning as an apprentice chef and this journey has led me to explore every corner of the culinary world.
I now happily run my company The Original Smoke & Spice Company with my Manuka Smoked Seasonings and more recently Smokin’ Barrels producing Hot & Cold food smokers from upcycled wine barrels.
I am very excited to be a part of The Fishing Paper and Hunting News and hope to offer you some exciting seasonally appropriate dishes showcasing all the goodies I have fished, hunted or gathered along the way. Feel free to email the paper with any questions or ideas you might have regarding your harvest.
All the best, Marcus
