Know your Neighbourhood
We're blessed with loads of local producers right here in Auckland...
Join Ray McVinnie in the kitchen...
Once a month at each Farro store Ray McVinnie hosts a free afternoon cooking demo, showcasing fresh recipes and delicious ingredients...
Autumn eating made simple, sexy and fresh at the Farro deli...
At Farro we take pride in stocking the most scrumptious simple eats... fresh bread, cured meats, cheeses and more... Ideal for easy Autumn feasts!
May: Know your Neighbourhood - Best of Local
With Auckland’s rapid growth it can be hard to keep up to date with what’s new and exciting in our own back yard. The distinct cultural neighbourhoods that are springing up make for great eating in all areas of Auckland City, and you don’t have to travel far to go from one extreme to another. For us at Farro what that means is trying to bring together all of that under one roof. A pretty massive undertaking, but we are finding more and more that so much of what is good right now is happening right on our own doorstep!
Moroccan Inspired Lamb and Fig Salad
There is something special when you bite into your first fresh fig; it’s a wild explosion of flavour and texture that you either love or hate...
The Cheek of it!
Pork cheek medallions have had a bit of good press recently, and we’ve got them in store right now from the good farmers at Freedom Farms...
Fresh From the Market: Brassicas
In season this month are the brassicas – A genus of plants in the mustard family that includes broccoli, cabbage, kale, and many other bittergreens! Asian veges are also very good at this time of year and we love to sing the praises of Allan Fong of Perfect Produce. Allan’s... Read More →
Win A Farro Fresh Food Workplace Shout!
Lunch is on us! We’ve got the chance to win your workplace free lunch all this week thanks to the team at ZM! Lunch from Farro Fresh is a great way to see what Farro is all about-fresh, delicious and exciting. Made in our kitchen’s onsite at each of our... Read More →
Product of the Month: Wild Wheat Kumara Sourdough
Typically kiwi kumara sourdough couldn’t be more New Zealand if it tried but being local may be a bit harder. But any humble loaf made in the magical hands of Andrew Fearnside, owner of Wild Wheat Specialty Bakery, instantly means you are dealing with something a little bit more special.... Read More →
Producer of the Month: Whangaripo Buffalo Cheese Co.
Our producer of the month this month are by no means new to Farro, but they have consistently been one of our favourites due to their pure passion and craziness. Phil and Annie at Whangaripo Buffalo Cheese were just that crazy to get themselves a herd of buffalo and take... Read More →