Posts Tagged “Australian”
A Sweet Break from Shopping. Lena Lu Donuts has opened in Primark in London’s Oxford Street. It brings an Australian sweet treat to central London. It’s December and, like it or not, we hit the stores. Oxford Street has long been a hub of retail therapy and now we can at least introduce a little…
From the Limestone Coast of South Australia. This Tesco Finest Cabernet Sauvignon is a solid expression of both grape and terroir. Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is great value for money, batting above its price point. Cabernet Sauvignon is a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It originated in the Gironde in southwestern France. It…
Red from Tesco Finest. Grant Burge Wines have produced this creditable McLaren Vale Grenache for the Tesco Finest collection of quality wines. The McLaren Vale has hot summers tempered by cooling winds – perfect conditions for vine-growing. This is one of the oldest wine-producing regions in Australia, and Grenache was one of the early varieties…
Australian Seaweed Science. A couple of decades ago the founder of Phyco Health, Dr Pia Winberg, was looking for a more sustainable, low-emissions way to grow food from the sea. Seaweed was the answer. Seaweed re-oxygenates the seas, buffers against acidity and can grow up to 50 times faster than land-based crops. Dr Winberg discovered…
Tesco and Howard Park. The weather will soon be improving and we will be enjoying lighter foods, and perhaps even some al fresco meals. The great-value Tesco Finest range offers this classic Riesling from Howard Park Wines, perfect for entertaining and food pairing. Howard Park is one of Western Australia’s most celebrated wine producers. Wines…
Yes, gin is trending and has been for a while. Shelves are filled with bottles of crystal-clear and water-white gin; but then there are a very few that have another hue. Four Pillars Chardonnay Cask Gin is indeed one of those celebrated bottles! Four Pillars distillery in Australia is all about gin. They have a…
Yes, gin is trending and has been for a while. Shelves are filled with bottles of crystal-clear and water-white gin; but then there are a very few that have another hue. Four Pillars Sherry Cask Gin stands out! Four Pillars distillery in Australia is all about gin. They have a selection of gins and two…
I have now tried a couple of Co-op wines – a red and now this white Chardonnay. They are blessed with the common denominator of great quality for the price. I could have my wine-tasting head turned away from my traditional wine merchant and towards this supermarket! Made by widely respected wine makers Larry Cherubino…
He is, for many of us, the face of Vietnamese food and travel. His easy manner allows him to present informative yet engaging TV programmes showing Vietnam, its food and its people in a positive and inclusive fashion. Luke was in London to promote his latest book, The Food of Vietnam (see my review here),…
We in the UK, and in London in particular, are blessed with ingredients from across the globe, and with restaurants from every continent. Indian food is popular as we prize its vibrant flavours, Japanese cuisine is demanding notice and presenting delicate tastes. Chinese restaurants have long graced high-streets and now there are authentic and classic…
I know what you are thinking and I was thinking the same. This is going to be a book full of the author’s noble intentions. There will be lots of green food and recipes for dishes that must do you good as you sure wouldn’t eat them for the fun of it. Add to that…
Most of us are lucky enough to eat every day. Many of us look forward to meal times and some of us live to eat, but it’s often difficult to please everyone for every meal. Bill Granger presents us with a selection of recipes that stand a good chance of appealing to all the family,…