Archive For October 2022
Inspiring ingredients. From the chilly waters of Alaska to the fertile soils of California, and from the coastal prairies of Louisiana to the New England mountain tops, America’s vast landscapes are packed with productive land and natural resources as well as the climates to support and nourish agricultural harvests. The United States is a major…
Head to Tesco and mix these glorious cocktails Head to Tesco to get into the spirit of the season ahead of Day of the Dead, the famous Mexican celebration of lives lived. Make sure you look out for KAH Tequila to be ready for all that cocktail mixing. And we have some glamorous, exotic seasonal cocktails to get you…
99 Recipes for Breads, Brioches and Pastries. It’s been a good couple of years for baking. The outside world has gone mad, but we have discovered we have a haven of tranquillity and delicious nostalgia in our own kitchens. New European Baking: 99 Recipes for Breads, Brioches and Pastries offers a taste of gentler times….
Plant-based cream liqueur. There are lots more vegan and vegetarian drinks options these days, and here is a delicious one. Drinks producer and distributor Global Brands has just launched a plant-based cream liqueur range which will be available at various bars, pubs, and late-night watering holes across the UK. The name to look out for…
Sweet and Savoury Treats. Baking has really taken off. The Lockdown gave people time to have a go at kitchen pursuits, and they realised they could actually do it. So, all you need are some tempting recipes. The Hairy Bikers’ Brilliant Bakes is a book full of ideas. The recipes here are sensible. Nothing is…
Single Malt Scotch with Warming Sunshine Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve is a bit of a departure from the distillery’s other offerings, and it holds a unique place. This is the tropical expression, as this delicious whisky was finished in casks that previously held Caribbean rum. The character takes advantage of traditional Scotch whisky and the essence…
Pure Apple Brandy. Avallen is ‘apple tree’ in the ancient and almost forgotten Cornish language. This is a contemporary Calvados, and the only ‘old’ element is that it has been matured for two years in French oak casks. This is an important part of the production of this delicious spirit, giving it a fresh and…
Rich and Smoky Rooster Rojo Tequila has just launched an exciting fifth expression in its fast-growing range -an Ahumado (smoked) variant. It will be available for cocktail lovers to sip and savour at London Cocktail Week (13-23 October). Previously, the brand launched another smoky tequila: Rooster Rojo Smoked Pineapple, to meet the current trend not only for fine…
Over 200 Excellent Recipes. This is something a little different: the Stunning Facsimile Edition of a book first published in 1933. It’s called Hollywood Cocktails: Over 200 Excellent Recipes and it’s perfectly timed for the party season which will soon be upon us. Hollywood Cocktails takes us back to those days between the World Wars…
Win £2,500 of prizes for National Vodka Day: closes Tuesday 11th October. Premium mixer creators Franklin & Sons are partnering with Holy Grass Vodka and Angostura, to give away 100 limited edition cocktail kits, and a five-star stay/Michelin-star dining experience in central London. The competition ends Tuesday 11th October. The giveaway comes as new data…
Rock Rose Gin introduces the Navy Strength Cocktail for Autumn Autumn calls for a hearty cocktail that really packs a punch and Rock Rose Gin has launched an original recipe which does just that. Step forward, Rock Rose Navy Strength Gin. Mingle this fine spirit with some punch-packing ingredients to make a variation on a…