Nici Wickes: What's your favourite toastie combo?

<p><span><strong>The Great NZ Toastie Takeover finalists have been announced</strong></span> <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p> <p><span>So, let's talk toasties, how much we love them, MY TOP TIPS FOR MAKING A GOOD ONE and encourage listeners to check out the finalist's offerings - their <a href="https://www.toastietakeover.com">website</a> is fantastically easy to navigate and find one near you.</span></p> <p><span>With a whopping 120,000 toasties served up since mid-April , the competition’s 185 entries have now been whittled down to 14 finalists from around the country - winner will be announced on TUESDAY 20 June.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>This is such a popular competition - I love the way consumers can actually get to try the toasties during the comp and the names and combos the chefs come up with are incredible: </span><span> </span></p> <p><span><strong>"Baabaa Ganoush" - Sprig &amp; Fern Tavern (Nelson): </strong></span><span> </span></p> <p><span>House smoked lamb shoulder, baba ganoush, peppery rocket, Thor’s Hammer Manchego style cheese, McClure’s Sweet &amp; Spicy Pickles, fresh hop aioli, on Don Rodrigo’s quinoa sourdough bread. Served with house cut twice cooked chips seasoned with rosemary and garlic Marlborough sea salt flake.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span><strong>"Come out with your hams up" - Cafe Polo (WELLINGTON) </strong></span><span> </span></p> <p><span>Croc MonShaw: - Good Day (Orakei): Thick cut free range smoked ham (from local butcher the legend Mr Chris Knight), lashings of cheesy, mustardy bēchamel sauce, crunchy McClure’s Sweet &amp; Spicy Pickles and more cheese for the ultimate melt, on local baker the Dusty Apron’s grilled sourdough.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span><strong>"Sheep Thrills" - Roasted X Toasted (Lumsden) </strong></span><span> </span></p> <p><span>Slow roasted Southland lamb, Old Yella mustard, creamy mayo, McClure’s Bread &amp; Butter Pickles, three cheese blend and Kel’s h