Posts Tagged “Christmas”
CADBURY WORLD REVEALS FIRST EVER LIGHT-UP CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS TREE. Midlands based attraction Cadbury World has unveiled a tree-mendous new creation – the first ever light-up chocolate Christmas tree. Standing at an impressive 80cm tall and weighing approximately 30kg, the magnificent chocolate tree took the talented Cadbury World chocolatiers four days to make. The masterpiece…
Limited Edition Festive Treats. It’s here again, and we are looking forward to fun and festive fare. HECK comes to the rescue with its Limited Edition Pork and Wensleydale Cocktail Sausages! Christmas is when we are entertaining, and the more time-saving products the better. These little sausages just need a quick fry or grill, and…
A Lighter Wine for Christmas. It’s time to start planning for Christmas. Yes, gifts and tree-trimmings, but also the food and drink. Money is tighter than ever this year, but Tesco has some suggestions that won’t break the bank. Tesco Finest Cinsault Rosé is a lighter wine working perfectly with some Christmas dinner starters. South…
Gingerbread Espresso Martini Liqueur. It’s almost Christmas and we are thinking about stocking up with food and drink for the festive season. The food will likely be traditional, but the drink could be exciting, delicious and convenient. Gingerbread Espresso Martini Liqueur ticks all those boxes. This decadent pre-mixed cocktail is perfect for a party and…
A Christmas cracker of a treat for garden lovers this December. At Barnsdale Gardens all of the 38 individually designed gardens come into their own no matter what the season. But the magic of December cannot be ignored when it comes to the magnificence of Barnsdale, infact this is one of the busiest months for…
Her Story in Pieces: Celebrating Women in Art. This is a beautiful and inspirational gift. The Powerful Women Jigsaw Puzzle is unique and will be welcomed by any lover of the genre. Perfect for these winter evenings and when one needs a calming diversion. Explore the amazing world of art with the 1000-piece Powerful Women…
Soho-ho-ho – just one of The King of Soho’s 2023 festive cocktail recipes. There are different kinds of festive host when it comes to Christmas and New Year drinks. If you’re traditionalist, opt for your favourite martini or a nicely made G&T. If you like to surprise and excite your guests with something new, we…
In Time for Christmas. Well, that came around quick. No sooner I have vacuumed the pine needles out of the carpet, than it’s time to start Christmas dinner planning. HECK Pork Chipolatas are available for the holiday season but also for some of your favourite sausage recipes. Filling the gap in the HECK range (they’ve…
Ultimate Peperami Christmas sandwich Serves 2 | 10 minutes This speedy comforting snack has everything you want from a sandwich – melty cheese, scrumptious stuffing, Peperami Roasted Chicken Bites and a touch of cranberry sauce. Ingredients: 1x baguette Cranberry sauce Stuffing Peperami Roasted Chicken bites 6 slices of brie Serve with: Chicken Gravy Method: Slice…
From Sainsbury’s A pudding that’s jam packed with fruit and liquor and full of rich festive flavour. Serves: 8 Preparation time: 30 Minutes Cooking time: 580 Minutes Ingredients: 140g unsalted butter 100g dried cranberries, plus extra to decorate 150g sultanas 100g pitted dates, chopped 100g dried figs, chopped 100g dried apricots, chopped…
Drink dressed to the nines If you are looking for enticing and celebratory drinks for the festive season or for any special occasion, these fabulous concoctions could be what you craved without knowing it. These are made with Kwai Feh Lychee Liqueur, the astonishingly different drink that captures the taste of fresh lychee fruits. No occasion…
Have an Irish Whiskey Christmas. Yes, it’s that time of year again. One has hardly got the pine needles out of the shagpile and another tree is being decorated. Lots to think about, gifts to buy and catering to consider. Samuel Gelston’s Cream Liqueur could solve the pressie dilemma at least. Gelston’s Old Irish Whiskey…
From Islands near and far. Tidal Rum is a winner before even opening the bottle. It has shelf appeal with its tactile rounded shape and its beautiful and simple moon logo. This unique spirit is a sweet golden aged rum blend. At its core is a Caribbean rum which has been slowly aged in oak…
Enhancing a tradition. Hark! What’s that I hear? It’s the jingle of bells and the red nosing of reindeer. It will soon be Christmas and that’s a time of joy and hospitality and a pile of worries about what to buy friends and family who can’t be with us. Blondies Kitchen Mince Pie Cookie Cups…
A Festive Scottish Sip. It’s Christmas and the sideboard (or your classy 1930s drinks trolley) will be groaning with the usual suspects. This year that number should include a bottle of Drambuie. One sip will tell you why. A good few decades ago we didn’t have the amazing drink choices we have these days, but…
Tesco Finest from New Zealand. Sauvignon Blanc 2021 from the Tesco Finest range is made from grapes grown in Marlborough on the South Island of New Zealand. This region is celebrated for its good value Sauvignon Blanc. Sea breezes and sunshine offer the ideal cultivation conditions. This fruity white wine works well with lighter foods…
Delicious Gifts for 2022! Christmas gifts need to have impact; be welcomed by the recipients; and be different to make you stand out from the crowd. Tequila is the fashionable new tipple and so consider two of the best tequila brands on your Christmas shopping list this year – Rooster Rojo Tequila, with its classic, embossed…
The Feel-Good Factor. It will soon be the season for gift-giving. One might contemplate a grand piano for Jimmy, a racehorse for Sue, or a new super-yacht for dad. Along with those treats it’s always nice to have a little stocking-filler, and chocolate will always hit the spot. The Divine Chunky Chocolate Gift Set offers…
Festive Fizz The Glera variety of grapes for i heart Prosecco are cultivated in the region of Veneto in the north of Italy where one finds the beautiful city of Venice. The stylish cafés and restaurants there are proud to promote this popular local wine. But we don’t have to travel to enjoy a good…
Zero alcohol – plenty of fun It’s Christmas. The big day is a long one, but we want it to be festive from the start. The excitement could begin with a Bucks Fizz, or a Mimosa. That is usually a sparkling wine made a little less alcoholic by the addition of orange juice. But we…