Archive For July 2022
It is Navy Strength Gin Day on 31st July 2022 It’s Black Tot Day on 31 July, marking the moment in 1970 when Royal Navy sailors were no longer served a daily tot of alcohol, a tradition that had evolved since the 17th century. Officers were given gin – specifically Navy Strength Gin – whilst sailors…
A Celebration of Plants in the Kitchen. We understand more than ever the importance of food. Food is a unifying cultural force, but food security is one of the greatest challenges facing the world. Increased prices and food shortages are a new reality for many. There are 50,000 different plant species that are edible, but…
A blushing summer The weather is warmer, and our minds turn to summer gatherings and time spent outside. Afternoons are long and cocktails are less appealing. A well-balanced rosé is what’s needed, and L ́Ostal Cazes Rosé 2021 will fit the bill admirably. In the late 1800s Jean-Charles Cazes had made a living as a…
Mexico in a Glass on 24 July 2022 It’s Tequila Day on 24 July and to mark the day, Rooster Rojo Tequila has created some delicious new cocktail serves. Tequila is a big new trend here in the UK, and is perfect for high summer. Shots are out. Sipping is in. These fine tequilas are made as…
Simple Summer Flavours. The sun is shining, and we look forward to tasty meals. Merchant Gourmet has a new pouch to enjoy and it’s bursting with Mediterranean flavour – perfect for the summer. Moreish Mediterranean-Style Grains with Tomato and Olive is deliciously flexible. Merchant Gourmet consistently offers its buyers great quality foods which are simple…
Tradition with Italian flair. The story starts in Rome. in 1893 two young ladies from England came to visit. Isabel Cargill came from a good family. She was the daughter of Captain Cargill, founder of the city of Dunedin in New Zealand. Her companion was Anna Maria Babington, descendant of that Antony Babington who was…
Inspired Ideas for Outdoor. This is a cookbook but it’s also something of a travelogue. Its pages offer recipes as well as images of idyllic outdoor lifestyles from the US and beyond. Al Fresco: Inspired Ideas for Outdoor presents stories from 25 individuals, couples, and families who embrace nature and who evidently appreciate good food….
Deliciously Exotic If you’re feeling ‘in the pink’ this summer, a fabulously summery duo of martinis might be just perfect for your next sunny evening. One of the newest trends is for martinis that are enlivened by unusual ingredients and Kwai Feh Lychee Liqueur meets that temptation. This contemporary liqueur is low in alcohol (20% ABV) and…
Spice from GreenBay. There are more and more vegan products available to us these days. There are now enough goods to fill a supermarket. GreenBay is a vegan supermarket conveniently online, offering a host of delicious vegan alternatives, many of which will also appeal to non-vegans. You don’t have to be vegan to enjoy this…
Mellow Yellow Chocolate Coated Liquorice. Yes, I can appreciate the best chocolate, but I often find it too sweet. Perhaps it’s an age thing. Now I look for sharp, tangy, salty, bright flavours and I have a few go-to products. Lakrids by Bülow offers plenty of choice for me, and Mellow Yellow Chocolate Coated Liquorice…
Fresh, vibrant dishes from Kuala Lumpur to Kyoto. Cookbooks are popular, but so many of us are looking for comprehensive content in one volume rather than having to buy a library of books. The Asian Home Kitchen by Leemei Tan-Boisgillot is the perfect volume for anybody wanting to learn to cook classic recipes from across…
Spain in the Heart of Cardiff. 20 years ago, brothers and sister Tom Morgan, Owen Morgan and Natalie Isaac opened their first Spanish tapas restaurant, Bar 44, in their hometown of Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan in Wales. Since then, they have opened another three sites, two in Wales and one just across the…
Summer Freshness in Blushing Wine. This well-balanced melange of Syrah, Caladoc, Grenache and Nielluccio grapes produces a rosé wine perfect for casual summer sipping. Nielluccio grapes have been traditionally grown in Corsica and here they add structure and fruit. Caladoc is a cross between Malbec with Grenache and adds colour and body. Domaine de la…
Vegan CBD Chocolate. For many the mention of hemp conjures pictures of hippie tie-dye and wacky backy. CBD is very different, legal, and is said to have positive health benefits. CBD is short for cannabidiol which is a chemical compound derived from the cannabis plant. It’s thought to affect the body’s cell-signalling system which helps…
Created by a recent graduate The Scottish distillery, Dunnet Bay Distillers, has launched a new gin expression: Rock Rose Gin Smoked Orange. This is a gin with a difference, not just because of the flavour profile, but because of its creator – a graduate trainee, Craig Chambers (23). Initially, the Smoked Orange Gin will be…
Music on the move. It’s almost summer: we’ll spend more time away from home and with friends. There will likely be good conversation, a bite of food, some wine and, if we are lucky, a little appropriate music. If we own an XB13 EXTRA BASS™ Portable Wireless Speaker from Sony we will definitely have iconic…