Archive For May 2023
It’s true that many British tourists are regulars on the beaches of the Algarve and they will say they love the country. Yes, they enjoy that little corner of this amazing land; but far fewer visitors travel away from the resorts to discover the real personality of Portugal. The Portuguese are the product of a…
Stellenbosch 2022. This classic white wine is made by the family-owned Stellenrust winery from Chenin Blanc grapes grown in South Africa’s iconic Stellenbosch region. This beautiful region is the most celebrated of South Africa’s wine industry. The soil and climate are perfect for the production of Chenin Blanc. The grape is thought to have been…
By: Simon Rimmer Ingredients 4 large Maris Piper potatoes 3 tbsp mayonnaise 1 bunches spring onions, finely chopped 2 small red chillies, deseeded and chopped 1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 stalks lemongrass, finely chopped 4 lime leaves, finely chopped 1 pieces ginger, 2.5cm, finely chopped 1 tsp cinnamon 2…
A well-priced winner from Tesco. Wairau Valley is part of the Marlborough wine-growing region of New Zealand. It is found on the South Island. Wairau Valley has the protection of both the Spenser and Richmond mountains and the Wither Hills, making the conditions perfect for the production of Sauvignon Blanc and other wines, which started…
Artisanal Whiskies for World Whisky Day – 20 May World Whisky Day on 20 May 2023 is a time to try whiskies from around the globe and not just the obvious sources, delicious though Scottish and Irish tipples are. If you haven’t yet sampled Japanese whiskies, you are in for treats. Start on this whisky…
The Observer Food Monthly described meeting Reza Mahammad as “like being ambushed by a cross between Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and Freddie Mercury”. He must be one of the most easily recognised Asian faces on British TV. His effervescent style and playful personality have made him a popular presenter. Reza was born in England to Indian parents…
Tesco for Spritz Spring is here and minds turn to entertaining. Tesco has a great selection of value for money wines to help with the party budget. Casa Mana Chardonnay is the key ingredient for a refreshing spritz. The Solís family has enjoyed a great reputation for polished wine production for many decades. The winery…
Healthy and elegant recipes. From the author of global bestseller Japan: The Cookbook, here in Japan: The Vegetarian Cookbook we are introduced to more than 250 delicious, healthy vegetarian Japanese recipes for home cooks everywhere. Nancy Singleton Hachisu is a unique food writer, being a Westerner who lives in Japan – and has done for…
Kwai Feh Lychee Liqueur for World Cocktail Day. It’s World Cocktail Day on May 13. We often think of using spirits as the starting point for cocktails, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Try a liqueur instead and shake up some martinis worthy of a top bartender. Think pink this year and kick…
Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition Exhibition On Screen, the celebrated art-film brand which brings major artists, exhibitions, and art institutions to cinema audiences worldwide, is thrilled to announce that its latest theatrical release – Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition – is not only the award-winning production company’s highest ever grossing release after just 2 days in cinemas,…
Coronation Quiche. This recipe has been released but here’s the Wilson Vale seasonal take using delicious wild garlic and asparagus. A big thank to Inseok – their talented chef who rustled this beauty up for us! Tart ingredients: 200g plain flour 90g unsalted butter Pinch of salt 55ml cold water Filling ingredients: 200g eggs…
2020 Chablis. The vineyards of Chablis are among the oldest and most celebrated in France. Classic Chablis white wines, made from the Chardonnay grape, are appreciated worldwide. The mineral-laced character of the wine is a product of the soil that contains high proportions of mineral-rich clay and marine fossils. The Chablis region is found between…