Archive For April 2021
Fortnum & Mason is an institution in one of the best neighbourhoods of London. It is a food emporium which, in my opinion, compares favourably with other such establishments. It has been around for almost as long as we have been drinking tea in Europe. This delightful book is written by award-winning food writer Tom…
Pictured: Sarah Lyons, Environment Manager A small, Scottish distillery has big plans for improving its environmental impact. Dunnet Bay Distillers has appointed Sarah Lyons to a newly created position of Environment Manager – an impressive move for a small company, underlining the company’s commitment to sustainability. The Distillery produces the award-winning spirits, Rock Rose Gin…
World of Zing is new to me, but they will be on many a lip this summer. They are the pioneers of craft bottled cocktails, and are bound to be invited to al fresco get-togethers this year. They have launched their Cocktail Party Pouches just in time to enjoy this summer, with its longed-for freedoms….
The Burpee Seeds Europe team know a ‘Sure Thing’ when they breed it! This green, tasty, nutrient-packed joystick of a veggie can be ready to harvest just 48 days from sowing! So sow now and scoff later when you enjoy some beautiful scones with a cuppa in the garden this summer! Courgette ‘Sure Thing’ This…
Time for Tea & Gin – an alternative to G&T G&T is wonderful; but tea with gin can be a delicious new alternative. For the past few years, tea has been experiencing a renaissance (Source: National Tea Day*). And as we ease out of lockdown, where the comfort of tea has been valued even more,…
Pinestone tea – a light alternative Tea drinking culture in China is not only a key part of people’s social and leisure time but also an important aspect of any mealtime. You may be surprised to know that different teas are best drunk with specific foods, just like fine wines. Rich and satisfying Chun Mee…
No-guilt and tasty meatless meals It’s been a year of shock and re-evaluation. The last twelve months were full of tragedy and loss, but there have been positives and they will endure, even when lockdowns are thing of the past. We spend more time in the kitchen and we pay attention to what we eat….
Love coffee? Love vodka? Here’s a marriage made in heaven… For those who love coffee with a kick, Coffee Holy Grass Vodka is a drink of splendour. Delicious alone, it also lends itself to contemporary cocktails that are darkly elegant, smooth, and enticing. Made by the sustainable, family owned Dunnet Bay Distillers, this vodka is…
New range of fermented super condiments launches in Sainsbury’s Vadasz pickles and ferments offer shoppers authentic flavour which add colour to any meal Sainsbury’s has launched a range of two new ferments in 407 superstores as part of its Future Brands programme. Made by Vadasz, the super condiments brand, the range includes Raw Kimchi and…
Food has been a focus for many of us over this last strange year. We have deliveries from our favourite supermarket but Oh, how we have missed restaurant-quality food. The sound one might hear in the background is that of Plateaway cantering to the rescue. Plateaway is a company offering a unique and broad-based service…
Sustainable and purpose-led ethos Feel Good Drinks is a brand-new range of 100% natural, great tasting canned drinks which are perfect for al fresco meetings with friends. These are fruit-flavoured sparkling waters made with a sustainable and purpose-led ethos. These fruity sparkling waters are light and refreshing and come in Peach and Passionfruit, Rhubarb and…
Brockmans is a complex gin containing an intriguing mixture of 11 botanicals makes simple cocktails taste, well, complex. Here, we show how using a flavourful spirit like Brockmans Gin can make three memorable serves using just one, two, or three ingredients (not counting ice and garnishes). Brockmans Gin, a super-premium 40%ABV English spirit, is defined…
Sheffield College Student Triumphs at Zest Quest Asia – Tilda Challenge 2021! Tilda is thrilled to announce that Oliver Herrington from Sheffield College has won the Zest Quest Asia – Tilda Challenge Award 2021, with his Nagasaki Ramen Pork-Belly and Handmade Tilda Basmati Rice Noodles. Zest Quest Asia founders Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala welcomed…