McQueen and the Violet Fog Gin
New York-based wine and spirits company Sovereign Brands has produced a new and rather exceptional gin called McQueen and the Violet Fog. This contains a...
The Exquisite Edition – Mother’s Day by Lily O’Brien’s
Well, that came around quickly! Just finished getting the pine needles out of the carpet from the Christmas celebrations; the dustman hasn’t even collected the...
EasiYo Yogurt Making
We all know about healthy eating. Yes, we have heard the message, but do we do it? Well, that’s another matter. Yogurt is an accessible...
Green Chicken Curry (Kaeng Kheaw Waan Kai)
This recipe has been generously contributed by Executive Chef Roberto Conrad and Chef Pan of Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort, Thailand The rich coconut milk...
Four Pillars Chardonnay Cask Gin
Yes, gin is trending and has been for a while. Shelves are filled with bottles of crystal-clear and water-white gin; but then there are a...
Shore Seaweed Puffs
Seaweed is considered a super healthy food and that’s a secret that has been known to the Japanese for centuries. But these days people are...
Ion8 Leak-Proof Steel Vacuum Flask
‘Reusable’ – that’s the buzzword these days. I have heard the statistic of around 2000 plastic bottles per year could be discarded by the average...
Lily O’Brien’s Crispy Hearts – for Valentine’s Day
Where did the time go? The Christmas tree pine needles are still stuck in the carpet and now its the next special event. Yes, it’s...
Bri-nese dishes for the Year of the Pig with Lee Kum Kee
East meets West as Ken Hom & Gizzi Erskine create Bri-nese dishes for the Year of the Pig The Year of the Pig begins on...
Four Pillars Sherry Cask Gin
Yes, gin is trending and has been for a while. Shelves are filled with bottles of crystal-clear and water-white gin; but then there are a...
Thai Taste Red Curry in a Hurry
Thai Taste Red Curry comes in a packet. ‘No!’, I hear my trusting and loyal reader cry! ‘This pre-prepared dinner-helper can surely not be promoted...
Incredible Inspirational Gardens of Todmorden
The landscape around Halifax is a blanket of rolling hills and moorland, dotted with small towns and villages that give a nod to both its...
Brockmans Warm Winter Mull Cocktail Recipe
What sangria is to summer, this crowd-pleasing punch is to winter. Brockmans Warm Winter Mull: so much more interesting than mulled wine. Mull over the...
Brockmans Herbal Sour
Brockmans Herbal Sour is delicious at any time of the year. The tarragon is aromatic and fresh and the ginger warming. Ingredients 50ml Brockmans Gin...
Gousto Tuna Corn and Pasta Bake
The Cheesy Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Bake recipe from Gousto is a substantial and thoroughly family-friendly dish. It’s said to be for 2 adults and...
Thai Taste Green Curry and a competition
Thai cuisine is popular all over the world and it’s easy to see why. It is a tempting and vibrant blend of spicy, salty, bitter,...
Clase Azul Reposado Tequila
Handmade and individually painted, each bottle of Clase Azul is a unique and charming work of ceramic art. In the small Mexican town of Santa...
Hayman’s Sloe Gin – review
Hayman’s Sloe Gin is a classic with the fresh fruitiness of the autumn. This plum-coloured gin displays great balance on the palate with gin at...
Gousto King Prawn Linguine
The Simple King Prawn, Garlic and Chilli Linguine recipe from Gousto makes a rather classy dish. It’s perfect for a family dinner for 4 very...
Monsigny Brut Champagne from Aldi
It’s the Festive Season and thoughts turn to fizz. Supermarkets fill their shelves with bottles of sparkling wine from Europe and the New World. Let...