New Zealand, the land of the long white cloud, of sheep

Kia ora,

While not technically hello, kia ora means be well / healthy and is typically used in greeting. The land of the long white cloud is probably Australia’s closest thing to a sister. The rivalry between Australians and New Zealanders is infamous but the banter tossed either side of the Tasman is one of which you have to be within the “family” to be allowed to partake.  

Aotearoa (The land of the long white cloud) has many interpretations and legends and while sheep weren’t in the country when the phase originated, the “white cloud” could easily have been adhering to the future sheep population. In 2011, there were 7.45 sheep per person in New Zealand, easily the highest sheep per capita in the world, way in front of Australia in second place at 3.33 sheep per person.

Given this, it is hard to cook anything else for New Zealand but some lamb. I decided to cook grilled rosemary lamb chops. They were probably the most tasty lamb chops I have had in my life and were served with roast potatoes, carrots and beans.

Poroporoaki

Sam's rating: 9/10