XECO Spritzes
Not Your Nan’s Sherry XECO is the sherry-based dream of three women who have long shared a love of this oft-overlooked fortified wine. Sherry has...
Kikkerland – The Gift of Music
Build Your Own Ukulele with a Kikkerland Kit ‘I am building my own ukulele,’ I said. They laughed, but only for a moment, and then...
Brockmans Autumn Cocktail – Orangecello Martini
This ‘improper’ martini uses Orangecello instead of the better-known Limoncello and a dash of clove to create a drink that is simple to mix yet...
Cheese Advent Calendar 2021
We all remember that excitement – opening those little doors on the advent calendar. It was the build-up to Christmas and each day nearer gave...
Flower and White for Christmas
Glitter Balls for a Light Treat from Flower and White I confess that Flower and White is a company new to me. They specialise in...
Laylo – The Gift of Wine
Make every day Boxing Day Yes, I admit it – I drink from wine boxes (via a glass). Having made that bold statement I must...
Brockmans Autumn – Smokey Rosy Cocktail
Brockmans Gin embraces the season with scents of Autumn Brockmans, ‘The Properly Improper Gin’ has released a new cocktail recipe, with a theme of orange...
Ramekins and Wine – The Perfect Pairing
Marrying food and wine This is a delicious concept for wine lovers and for those who appreciate the finer things in life. Ramekins & Wine...
Montezuma’s Have Christmas Chocolate-Covered
Your favourite chocolate but deliciously festive Wait! What’s that noise? It’s the sound of sleigh bells …or is it the contented munching of some lucky...
Vodka Martinis with a difference for Bonfire Night
If you are gathering around the bonfire for 5th November, make it an evening to remember with these two martinis from Holy Grass Vodka. The Toffee...
Rock Rose introduces a Halloween Corpse Reviver
Don’t allow the children to have all the fun. For Halloween this year, Rock Rose Gin is recommending a spooky version of the classic cocktail,...
Blue Aurora Ice Wine
Blue Aurora was born at Lutton Farm. It’s family-run on the border between Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. A lovely part of the country, and the land...
Introducing Rooster Rojo Smoked Pineapple Tequila
Step forward, tequila lovers. An innovative variant has just landed in the UK: Rooster Rojo® Smoked Pineapple Tequila. This pineapple infused Anejo tequila is a new addition to...
Liberation Cocktails 4-Can Gift Pack
Liberate yourself this Christmas with Liberation Cocktails It’s here again! The Season of Goodwill – but I don’t think word had got around yet! It...
binary botanical
Beer for Wine Lovers binary botanical beers are somewhat unique. Truth to tell, I was not expecting to enjoy a beer which was designed to...
Plant-based fish is Moving Mountains®
Moving Mountains® launches plant-based fish fillets Well, that was a surprise. Convincing vegan fish! I have been a food product reviewer for the past 17...
Rock Rose welcomes the return of 007
Rock Rose welcomes the return of 007 with a new Vesper Martini The name is Rose. Rock Rose. To celebrate the UK release on 30...
Decorrum Rum
Artful in every way It’s getting on to autumn and we are looking for drinks with pleasing warmth and bold character. Yes, a rum could...
Montezuma’s – deliciously ethical
Helen and Simon Pattinson started Montezuma’s in 2000 with just one small chocolate-making machine. From the start a Business Done Properly policy was at the...
Fireheart – Nespresso® Compatible Compostable Pods
A delicious Surprise Here we are again! Somebody sending me Nespresso® Compatible pods. But wait! These are different. These pods are compostable. And there is...