Sharpham Cheese – Garlic and Chive and Brie
I could live without chocolate; I could live without wine (but I wouldn’t want to); and I could live without hair colour; but I could...
Gin Cocktails for Mother’s Day with Brockmans
Hampers and Gin Cocktails for Mother’s Day and Easter revels Mother’s Day: Sunday 14th March 20201; Easter Sunday: 4th April 2021 Celebrate Mother’s Day, Easter...
Nero at The British Museum
27 May – 24 October 2021 at the Sainsbury Exhibitions Gallery Nero (r. AD 54–68), the last male descendant of Rome’s first emperor Augustus, succeeded...
Mexgrocer for Mezcal and More
Being home and entertaining at home is the new and not always appreciated normal. We have found our kitchens as well as our drinks cabinets,...
Pommery Brut Rosé Champagne
For any special occasion Madame Pommery, the inventor of Brut Champagne, created a style which has endured and is perfect for the contemporary palate. She...
Sharpham Cheeses
Sharpham Cheese – Garlic and Chive I could live without chocolate; I could live without wine (but I wouldn’t want to); and I could live...
Beroni Pasta – Frozen and in Waitrose
In these strange times we are looking for comfort, and that will likely come in the shape of pasta – different shapes of pasta. Beroni...
Juici Jerk at home
Such strange times! But at least we have taken more interest in food, and some of the population have discovered what a kitchen is for....
Campari and Chocolate
Campari, the classic red – with chocolate Campari is the iconic bitter spirit, with a distinctive red hue that is a point of delicious difference...
Vadasz: adding zest and character
More than a garnish A decade or so ago, Nick Vadasz created his range of Eastern European inspired pickles and ferments. These have now been...
Squeaky Bean – ducks the meat
No guilt and delicious meatless meals It’s been a year of shock and re-evaluation. 2020 was full of tragedy and loss, but there have been...
Brockmans Valentines with Curious Blue
A hug in a glass – gin cocktails for Valentine’s Day 2021 After last year, what we all need on Valentine’s Day is a hug....
Pie Academy
Master the Perfect Crust and 255 Amazing Fillings, with Fruits, Nuts, Creams, Custards, Ice Cream, and More; Expert Techniques for Making Fabulous Pies from Scratch...
itsu – meatless but nothing missing
Hot itsu food delivered! itsu is a polished chain of Asian fusion takeaway/restaurants offering some rather delicious foods. Yes, dear reader, I did say ‘chain’...
Burpee Aubergine – Time to Sow
Time To Sow ‘Green Knight’ For a Taste Sensation! Next week you can begin to sow your Burpee Europe Aubergine ‘Green Knight’ indoors. This glossy...
The Roots of Kimchi
The Roots of Kimchi is a British company distributing an iconic Asian product. So, what exactly is Kimchi? Kimchi is perhaps the most celebrated of...
Dima’s Vodka
Dima’s Vodka is new to me, but this bottle has been a welcome introduction. But what exactly is vodka? It’s a spirit traditionally made in...
The Big Fry Burger
The Big Fry Burger! Sounds tempting, comforting and meaty, and it is. But no animals were harmed in the making of these patties. They are...
Special Brockmans Gin deal at Morrisons
27 January – 16 February 2021 Whether your interpretation of ‘Dry January’ was to drink dry gin and dry wine or to ‘go dry’, here’s...
Reflections at the British Museum
Reflections: contemporary art of the Middle East and North Africa February – August 2021 in Room 90 Featuring around 100 works on paper, the majority...