Nelson Weekly
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TUESDAY 18 February 2014
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Bridget Budget answers your questions
Q: School lunches are costing me
Rachel Warne, Milissa Webb and Elena Hill enjoying the Brightwater Wine and Food Festival on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Phillip Rollo.
Massive turn out for wine and food fest They came to taste whitebait fritters, drink local wines, dance in the sun – and they came in their droves. A crowd, estimated to be between 3500 and 4000 strong, attended the returning Brightwater Wine and Food Festival at Middle-Earth Vineyards. With ticket prices reflecting a “back to basics” approach, organisers from the Richmond Rotary Club were thrilled to say that Sunday’s record crowd means
the festival is back for good and will return as an annual event. “We wanted to go back to basics with some really good food, really good wine, really good beer and it’s really worked,” says Rotary chairman Peter Glue. “The crowd was so well behaved. Everyone was up dancing and loving it. We’ve proven that this will now be an annual event.” The feedback from people at the festival was also very
positive. Janet Hardcastle of Hope, who had been before, enjoyed socializing with friends and the music, which was performed by local acts. Heather Gibbs of Brightwater, says going back to basics was a good approach, and she was enjoying the whitebait fritters which proved a hit with plenty of others as well. Hillary Carpenter, who lives in Richmond and biked out, hadn’t been before and says
she was really pleased she did this year. “I’ve spent a bit of time in Australia and been to these things but to me this is just superb. I’ve had two whitebait fritters already and the wine is just gorgeous.” Money raised from the festival will go towards the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter and to groups in the Brightwater community such as the volunteer fire brigade, Wanderers Rugby Club and others.
too much, how can I make them cheaper? A: Supermarkets have a big range of ‘lunchbox snacks’ that are convenient but expensive and often quite unhealthy. Kids don’t need themhere are some lunchbox tips that won’t break the bank: Sandwiches are a tried a true lunchbox favourite; try getting the kids to make their own. Make and freeze some muffins in the weekend - pop a frozen muffin in their lunchbox for a fresh and tasty snack. Cut some raw vegies like carrot or cucumber into batons or try a handful of cherry tomatoes. Fruit is a healthy lunchbox favourite - buy fruit that is in season to get the best deal. Some snack foods can be bought in bulk adding a handful to the lunchbox - this cuts costs and packaging waste. Leftovers can also be a good lunch option. If time and fussiness are issues, get the kids to pack their own lunches. They will enjoy choosing their foods from the options you give them. For more money saving tips or for budget advice, phone us or find us at 29 Selwyn Place. Our service is free and confidential.
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