Montigo in Batam, Indonesia – travel review
The name Batam refers to both an island and a municipality, the largest city in the Riau Islands, a province of Indonesia. You might not...
Smoked Salmon Tartare Canapes with Shallots, Dill and Soured Cream on Blinis
From BBC Food Ingredients 1 lemon, zest and juice only 200g/7oz smoked salmon 20-24 ready-made cocktail blinis 1 small shallot, finely chopped 142ml/5fl oz...
Alhambra Reserva 1925 – drinks review
Independently-owned Alhambra Beers, a celebrated brewery in Spain, was founded in 1925 and is named after the Alhambra Palace in its home town of Granada....
Affordable Fizz from Les Grands Chais de France
Les Grands Chais de France Group is a company based in the Northern Vosges region of France. It’s run by the Helfrich family. When Joseph...
Luton Hoo to Stay – hotel review
Luton Hoo is an English country house and estate with easy access to London. But what is a ‘hoo’? The unusual name “Hoo” is a...
Champagne Taittinger at Luton Hoo – restaurant review
Champagne is the quintessential celebration drink. We enjoy it with friends and loved ones, accompanied by fine foods, perhaps in a drawing room with high...
Smoked Salmon Pâté
From BBC Food Serve a rougher blend of this smoked salmon pâté as a starter with salad and oatcakes or blend a bit longer...
Parlay Ultra Black Rum – drinks review
The label uses a strong old gold and black design which sets well on the inky dark rum in the tall slim bottle. The artwork...
Castles and Clans with The Majestic Line – travel review
This isn’t the first trip with this charming and characterful Majestic Line. My first voyage was a couple of years ago and was an introduction...