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A Moment with Mike "The Russian" Shatura

"I was home alone....so I cooked!"

Join me as i sit down with Head Chef of The Grounds Restaurant, Mike Shatura. “The Russian” native left home at 19 ending up on the shores of New Zealand. Initially working in the field of IT where he stayed fixing computers for a couple of years. After deciding not to get stuck behind a desk, he strapped on his apron, sharpened his knife and dove head first into the wonderful world of cooking. He fondly recalls cooking himself eggs at the age of 6.false

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Ben Bayly

Part-owner and executive chef of The Grounds Ben Bayly has worked as a senior chef at Michelin-starred restaurants in London and Paris, hosted My Kitchen Rules New Zealand and is executive chef at The Grove and Baduzzi. The Grove is a two-time winner of Metro’s Restaurant of the Year Award. He has brought that wealth of experience to The Grounds to create a truly special dining experience.

Healthy Eating - How Times have Changed

Thursday 24 November 2016

"Back in my 20’s, like many of us, I could get away with eating anything."

Back in my 20’s, like many of us, I could get away with eating anything. Being a chef, I’d be grazing all day, and wouldn’t think about what I was eating or the amount of..

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The Grounds - Kim Chi Recipe

Thursday 24 November 2016

"I eat this every morning for breakfast with eggs."

If you've ever been curious about fermenting your own vegetables, but thought it was a little too much work, think again. This recipe is a snap. It's done over 2 days, but it's quick and simple..