Garlic Bread from Mothered Goose

119 Bridge St
(old BNZ Building)
Bulls
Rangitikei  NZ

Phone 06 322 1330

Mothered-goose

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Mothered Goose Café, Deli, Vino is situated in the glorious old BNZ Bank building, site of the first armed robbery in New Zealand.  Bulls has a reputation for the quirky and as a stopover for  many travellers heading north.  It has many eateries (including a McDonalds and Subway) and some very interesting sign-posts.
We decided to stop at the local and recommended Cafe - where we found that they do serve a garlic bread - so naturally we ordered some.  It arrived in good time and was still warm-ish.  4 thick slices of bread cut diagonally and very liberally buttered with garlic butter and then toasted.  It was almost crunchy all the way.  The toppings itself also contained some chilli and some fresh herbs and a smitten of grated cheese. The cheese was bearly there just noticable upon pulling a slice away.  What the garlic bread from the  Gumboot Manor (garlic-bread-from-gumboot-manor)  lacked in flavour - this one had in abundance! I made the mistake of drinking some Coke later in the afternoon and "re-tasted" the flavour when accidentially burping!  My wife also recognised the timber board- we have one like that at home!!

Presentation	3.5 out of 5
Quantity	4 out of 5
Taste:	4.5 out of 5
Quality	3.5 out of 5
Overall score:	15.5 (out of poss 20)

Garlic Bread from Cobb & Co New Plymouth

198 Courtney Street,
New Plymouth
Telephone: 06 757 9675

 Cobb.co.nz in New Plymouth

 We arrived in New Plymouth somewhat exhausted.  We had traveled down to the town via the "Forgotten World Highway - in New Zealand" and while extremely scenic and enjoyable - it is also very challenging to drive on.  We were on the hunt for some places to eat and found a 'Teddybears' eatery and while tempted (Chinese food) we ended up going to the local Cobb & Co. instead.

The ordered Garlic Bread arrived in good time and was a foot long nicely pleated loaf - cut horizontally and buttered on both sides.  The bread was soft and the top part did break apart at the pleats.  The bottom half had to be cut with a serrated knife (supplied).  The bread had a good garlic flavor - just right and the odd green herb.
All in all - good fast service / flavor and presentation.  

 

Presentation	4 out of 5
Quantity	4 out of 5
Taste:	4.5 out of 5
Quality	4 out of 5
Overall score:	16.5 (out of poss 20)

Garlic Bread from Gumboot Manor

Gumboot Manor
15 Matora Rd
Taihape 4720
NZ

Phone: 06-388 1019


We had planned a trip to our Northern Island - only to having to re-arrange the iternary, due to reasons beyond our original intentions.   Cut a long bread short - we ended up staying in Taihape - Gumboot captial of New Zealand and I dear say of the world!
The ordered Garlic bread arrived in extra good time and was nicely stacked on the plate! It was solidly baked through and very crusty ( I do miss the soft fleshy part of the bread).  It has been buttered on both sides of the slices and as you can see from the photo was a cross cut baguette.  There was more then enough for two people and we polished of the Garlic bread with no trouble.  Sadly it lacked a certain garlic flavour - something a bit of a no no when wanting to eat Garlic bread!  Oddly enough, once the bread had cooled down to being - well cold - it increased the flavor.  It also lacked a touch of green herbs.

Presentation	3 out of 5
Quantity	3 out of 5
Taste:	1 out of 5
Quality	2 out of 5
Overall score:	9 (out of poss 20)

Garlic Bread from Monteith's Brewery Bar

Shop 4/ 5 Avonhead Mall
210 Withells Rd
Christchurch

Ph.  358-8184

Monteith's Brewery on Merrin st

It was time to go out again and we ended up in the wrong place - but not to be thwarted - we decided to give the place we found a whirl instead - especially when we realised that they do serve Garlic bread.

It was duly ordered and arrived in a timely manner - even though the place was fairly packed. The Friday night crowd sure knows how to enjoy a drink or a meal.
Anyhow - the place is more along the pub styles - so not much on glamor and more on substance. The bread itself was baked through and trough - very crusty.  No soft fleshy bread left - sadly.  The garlic itself was flavorsome and had just the right amount of herbs - to complement the garlic - and give it some color.  The presentation fitted in with the Pub theme - simple and effective. As we shared the bread there was only 2 slices for each - and I found I wanted at least one more. 


I would go back to Monteith's - indeed to any of their many pubs with-in New Zealand - mainly because they do a good choice of hearty wholesome meals, but may think twice about having another garlic bread.  At $5 it was reasonably priced for what you got.

Presentation	2 out of 5
Quantity	3 out of 5
Taste:	4.5 out of 5
Quality	3 out of 5
Overall score:	12.5 (out of poss 20)