Selaks NZ Roast Day goes international

The roast may be very British but in cosmopolitan New Zealand a host of immigrant nationalities have adapted it to their Kiwi way of life.

Croatian immigrants the Selaks family is a case in point. The family’s original vineyard in west Auckland was frequently the venue for large family and industry celebrations where the roast took centre stage, very often on an outdoor spit over glowing coals.

Today, with New Zealand society now the home of many nationalities, the humble roast enjoys wide ranging ethnic interpretations. So, in celebration, the 2013 Selaks NZ Roast Day is going international.

This year, the annual celebration of New Zealand’s favourite Sunday meal explores roasts of the world as ambassador Nici Wickes brings us a selection of recipes influenced by international tastes and flavours.

So, let’s all gather together on Sunday 4 August 2013 for a global roast feast to celebrate the important things in life – friends, family, the art of conversation and a tradition of amazing food and wine.

Save the date

When:                     Sunday 4 August 2013

Where:                    Nationwide, in your dining room or someone else’s

Why:                       To celebrate NZ’s diverse culinary tradition with a global roast, and to get friends and family together around the dining table for good food, wine and conversation.

Ambassador:          World Kitchen’s Nici Wickes - http://www.niciwickes.com/

So make a note of the date now and we’ll keep you posted as we lead up to the big day.

Visit www.selaks.co.nz/roastday for recipes, meal inspiration, roasting tips from the experts and competitions. Visit Selaks NZ Roast day on Facebook at facebook.com/selakswines and follow Selaks on Twitter @SelaksWines #SelaksRoast