Josie Robinson’s thinking is very much ‘out of the box,’ and that’s what makes her products so successful. Not just an award-winning label, Mrs Pickles has a new project that is very close to her heart - The Portified Pickled Onion. It started with the humble pickled onion that has been infused with vinegar and then she’s added some home grown plums.  Throw in some carefully selected spices and raw honey and finally some Grunt’s Grog (port), and we have a celebration of all things Gore. “It’s my take on a mulled wine pickled onion,” she said. This is Josie’s...

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https://whatsoninvers.nz/robbies-by-mrs-pickles-wins-gold-again-now-a-brand-name/ Published 28th March 2023 by Whats on Invers - Southland news website, written by Aimee Wilson Robbies Pickles has done it again – winning another Outstanding New Zealand Food Producer Gold award for the second year in a row. Josie Robinson is the owner of Robbies by Mrs Pickles in Gore, and as well as winning gold for her peach and ginger chutney, the company’s traditional pickled onions won a silver for the first time. Last year her Artisan Collection Noir Garlik, Black Garlic Sauce won a gold medal, and Artisan Honey and Balsamic Pickled Onions a bronze. The...

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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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