Excerpt from article published in the Ensign November 10, 2022 The Gore District Community Awards were held on Friday night. The Ensign asked the winners four questions. What does it mean to you to receive this award? It is a bit overwhelming, so many other worthy nominees. It means everything. How long have you been taking part in the area you have been recognised for?We are in our eighth year. What motivates you to take part in this activity?I absolutely love what I do. I love the challenges and being true to my core values. I want everyone to eat without numbers and...

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Published in Jun 07 2022 on Stuff They’re made with herbs grown in her own garden, her Nana's closely guarded recipes – and a lot of love.Josie Robinson was really nervous about entering her homemade products in the Outstanding New Zealand Food Producers Awards – and she was even more nervous about opening the results when they were sent to her by email.“I was really scared of putting myself out there and entering. People like what I create, but to put yourself out there to be judged is different,’’ Robinson said. She didn’t need to be scared – her Noir Garlik...

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She’s known as Mrs Pickles but when you win an Outstanding New Zealand Food Producer award, it’s important everyone knows your real name.Josie Robinson and her husband Gus are the owners of Robbies Pickles in Gore, and the man who the business is named after is actually a former RAF pilot from WWII who lives in England.That’s Gus’ grandfather and he’s met the Queen twice due to his heroic feats in a plane – Robbies is a tribute to him, and the award-winning recipes they make have been passed down from Josie’s Nana.The business has been going strong for seven...

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Publishing in Ooby Magazine 9/7/20. We met Josie Robinson, also known as Mrs Pickles, to find out how her nana's legendary green tomato relish sparked a life-changing business idea. The Robinson family first started making pickles and preserves when they had a surprise baby and Josie yearned for the morsels she grew up with. The ones her nan made.  They are now a Gore based manufacturer of original handmade preserves and have just rolled into their 5th year. Josie absolutely loves the creative freedom in her job, and the fact that people eat healthier by the methods and ingredients that they use. We caught...

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