Archive For December 2024

Bartending Basics

Bartending Basics

More Than 400 Classic and Contemporary Cocktails for Any Occasion. Christmas will soon be here – although the pine needles might still be in the carpet from last year. Our thoughts turn to gift-giving and this year there is a perfect suggestion for those who love cocktails and those who want to learn how to…

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Donutelier Carnaby Street

Donutelier Carnaby Street

Edible Art. It fills my soul with joy to see such an array of sweet treats. The new Donutelier in Carnaby Street offers donuts and pastries which are almost too beautiful to eat… almost. Donutelier is one of London’s high-end patisseries, and they have style and impeccable good taste. The boutique donut store takes the…

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Who’s Afraid of Romanée-Conti?

Who’s Afraid of Romanée-Conti?

A Shortcut to Drinking Great Wines. But who or what is Romanée-Conti? It is an Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) and Grand Cru vineyard for red wine in the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, with Pinot Noir as the primary grape variety. Wine from the vineyard is among the most sought after and costly in the…

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Le Camin Orange Wine

Le Camin Orange Wine

But it’s from Grapes. Le Camin is one of the Famille Fabre estate’s hidden gems. It is an ‘Orange’ wine made with a very special vinification process. It is orange in colour but is produced from grapes in Le Languedoc in the south of France. Camin means “path” in Occitan, and is also the name…

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Idahoan Spiced Mash Shakshuka

Idahoan Spiced Mash Shakshuka

For Breakfast or any time. It’s just the time of year when we are looking for simple meals using economic ingredients. Idahoan Instant Mash has this vibrant recipe suggestion which is bound to tempt the whole family at any time of day. It’s Spiced Mash Shakshuka and can be adapted to every spice preference. I…

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