Archive For February 2023
I love The Netherlands and am an unashamed supporter. It’s an oft-disregarded tourist destination even though it’s easy to get to from London. Short breaks are more usually taken in Paris or Berlin. That’s a shame as Dutch cities offer history, architectural charm and delicious food. Yes, dear reader, that statement isn’t an affectation of…
Red with Character. Nero d’Avola or ‘Black of Avola’ in Italian, is one of the most iconic red wine grapes found on the island of Sicily. It is considered one of Italy’s most important local varieties. It is named after Avola, a small town in southeast Sicily, and has been popular there for hundreds of…
In 1750 military officer Hyder Ali of the Kingdom of Mysore (now part of India) and his wife were delivered of a baby. They named him Fath Ali, but they called him Tipu Sultan after a local Muslim saint, Tipu Mastan Aulia. Tiger of Mysore Mocha Mysore Coffee Latte Petits Fours uses a product that…
Margarita Day on 22 February. When life hands you limes, make a Margarita cocktail. Happily, it’s Margarita Day on 22 February 2023 and we have a superb riff on the classic using premium Mexican Rooster Rojo Tequila. Rooster Rojo is the one featuring a cockerel on the bottle so when you think ‘cock-tail’ you’ll…
Delicious and Foolproof Recipes for Beginners. The weather is cold, fuel prices are high, and the cost of food is shocking. The Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook could save money, time and effort, and tempt your family to wonderful meals as well. This neat little book isn’t just for those owning a bespoke pressure cooker, it’s…
Japan Centre – A 1-stop shop I love Japan and when I can’t be there, I cook Japanese food at home. It’s not difficult to make authentic Japanese food but it’s made even easier if one has access to the best ingredients. The Japan Centre in London offers all the culinary support you will ever…
A Blush from Tesco. This striking cuvée Cote des Roses has great shelf appeal. The bottle is tall, statuesque with a unique rose-shaped base, created by a young designer from the Ecole Boulle. The rosé wine has a pale peach-pink blush from a melange of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault grapes which thrive in the Languedoc…
Margarita Day 22nd February. Cultivated in the agave fields of Jalisco, Mexico, KAH is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect balance, creating a marriage of taste and aroma. KAH Tequila Blanco is distilled for a smooth and refined tequila experience. KAH (which translates to “life” in the ancient Mayan language) is a 100% agave tequila…
Year-round protection. It was back in 1937 when Alfred Woelbing started making Carmex® medicated lip balm by hand. He poured the melted preparation into the now-classic little jars in his kitchen. Alfred had cold sores and the balm helped in the cold Northern States of the USA. I first came across Carmex® in the early…
With Valentine’s day just around the corner, 44 Foods have got you covered. 44 Foods and chef partner James Strawbridge have curated all you need to show some love to you, yours truly and the planet. With two Valentine’s Dinner bundles – containing fairly sourced and hand-curated ingredients too delicious to miss! For those looking to…