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European culinary excellence. We are lucky to live in Europe with its shared values of all things delicious. The EU Fab 6 project promotes wonderful products including a selection of meats – and just in time for spring celebrations. The Consorzio Zampone e Cotechino Modena PGI (Italy) protects a culinary history of more than 500...
Springtime Fusion. Traditional hot cross buns are a seasonal treat and now HECK have created a marriage between those iconic rolls and a spiced burger. It’s the Hot Cross Burger! This concept might seem somewhat edgy, but consider that the finest burger establishments present their patties on sweet brioche buns. And spiced meats have been...
Easter Roast Chicken with Idaho Leek Mash and Spring Greens. (Serves 4) For the chicken: 1 whole chicken 40g butter, softened Salt and pepper 1 lemon A few sprigs of thyme For the leek mash: 1 x Idahoan Butter & Herb Perfect Mash pouch 2 leeks, finely sliced 20g butter 500g spring greens, finely...
Cocktails and Sipping. If you are looking for a classic dark rum then the KRAKEN Black Spiced Rum could be the one for you! The Kraken concept is born of the maritime myths of the rugged Cornish coast. As legend has it, terrified smugglers, fearful of the curse of the mighty sea monster Kraken, stashed...
Chateau Les Tourelles. The weather is still cool, and we are enjoying comforting weekend roast dinners. This Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux 2018 from Chateau Les Tourelles pairs well with those traditional meals, and it’s outstanding value for money. The Côtes de Bordeaux appellation was formed in 2009 to unite several ‘côtes’ of Bordeaux into a...
Japanese tea to celebrate the season. It’s Spring, and nothing can be more iconic than Japanese cherry trees laden with beautiful blossoms – Sakura. Mariage Frères celebrate the season with two fragrant teas: Sakura, Sakura! and Ume Cha. This company presents some of the best teas available and the impression of quality starts with the...
Pure and Polished. As of 2012, Jose Cuervo had become the best-selling tequila brand in the world, selling a fifth of the tequila consumed worldwide. Especial Silver Tequila is a part of their well-respected range. Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila is an award-winning Tequila from the oldest distillery in Latin America. It is now in...
Eggs to Eat and to Send. Easter is a special time of year for chocolate lovers. Bettys offers ever-popular Easter eggs, but also a delicious and practical alternative! Jenny the Sheep White Chocolate Easter Egg is adorable. It is crafted from the finest Swiss Grand Cru chocolate. The thick white chocolate egg is hand-decorated with...
Indian Railway Kitchen. For more than 20 years I have been writing articles and even a book about Indian food and restaurants, but it still has my heart leaping with joy when I discover a gem – and Chook Chook in Putney is just such a jewel. Chook Chook is themed as an Indian railway...
Hyperdrink Freshness. It’s winter, life is hectic, the world is crazy. We might all need a bit of a boost, and a company called Rebel Kitchen have some drinks and shots to maintain one’s health, with the aid of camu camu berries. Sourced from the Amazon, camu camu berries are one of the world’s most nutrient-rich fruits, with 30 times...
Monstrously Good Syrup. Kraken Black Spiced Rum isn’t just for cocktails. It makes a delicious drizzle to use over cakes, ice cream and pancakes too, when made into a syrup! Take your Shrove Tuesday pancakes to the next level with a bold twist – Kraken Rum! Whether you infuse your batter with the rich, spiced...
A Taste of Mexico on Pancake Day. Jose Cuervo Tequila brings bold flavour to Pancake Day, whether you’re infusing your batter for a spirited twist or shaking up creative cocktails to pair with your stack. A family-owned company for 10 generations, Jose Cuervo produces, amongst others, Especial Silver from blue agave. Enjoy this as a...
Savoury Hot Cross Bun. It’s almost Spring – although the crocuses think it’s already arrived. Easter eggs are found in profusion and it’s also hot cross bun season, and Bettys of York have both traditional and innovative versions. But who was Betty? In 1907 a young Swiss baker and confectioner, Fritz Bützer, travelled to England...
Almost a Red. This is a great quality Rosé from Tesco and I am surprised it’s not from their ‘Tesco Finest’ collection. Arbousset Tavel Rosé will likely convert those who think they don’t like rosé. It has full-on flavour and character. Many rosé wines are pale, light and perfect paired with a salad. Arbousset Tavel...
T.G. Green & Co was founded by Thomas Goodwin Green of Boston, Lincolnshire, in around 1864. His money came from business in Australia but Mr Green returned to England to marry Mary Tenniel. She was the sister of illustrator Sir John Tenniel whose work could be seen in Punch magazine and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland....
