Helma van den Berg, Owner/Founder

Past Life:

Studied design, then established a whole foods shop in Palmerston North called Calico Pie whilst at Massey…… renovating houses, has cycled around Ireland & Wales, lived in Amsterdam and recently trekked in Nepal.

Pleasures:

Food and wine, art and literature, hanging with her awesome daughter Bella. Journeys and adventures like horse riding, walking, skiing and cycling, loves dogs and horses.

Passion:

Sustainability, environmental health, children's right to be happy and secure, overpopulation of the planet and pressure on species due to habitat destruction, poaching and pollution to the land, waterways, air and oceans.

Tipple:

Champagne! Champagne!

Pairing:
Clearview Reserve Semillon 2002 with grilled tuna skewers, green olive relish and salad.