Posts Tagged “recipe”
Diplomatico with a delicious twist The Martini came on to the scene in the 1860s, although its exact origins are still unclear. In 1863, an Italian vermouth maker began using the brand name Martini for its product, after its director Alessandro Martini. That same brand name may be the source of the famous cocktail’s name….
Fun Espresso. Kraken attacks again and it brings Black Spiced Roast Coffee Rum. What a friendly monster, and one which will always be welcome. It is, just like other Kraken products, instantly recognisable on the supermarket shelves. Pirates will gravitate towards the old-fashioned flagon-shape bottle with the distinctive label which will remind them of their…
Tequila Day on 24 July Cultivating Blue Weber Agave in Mexico – the plants from which tequila is crafted Get ready to raise your glasses and toast the vibrant flavours of Mexico, as Tequila Day (24 July) approaches. This annual celebration of the iconic Mexican spirit is the perfect occasion to discover new and exciting…
The Burpee Europe team always love it when they receive a new recipe devised for them by the chef Valerie Haimlin. Soon it will be time to start harvesting early aubergines and the recipe below is the perfect example of how to use these wonderful vegetables. Our Aubergine ‘White Knight’ or ‘Green Knight’ can be…
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…
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…
5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th May 2023 for Tequila It’s Cinco de Mayo on 5th May and this Mexican celebration is the perfect excuse for some exotic cocktails in addition to the King’s Coronation festivities that weekend. You might want to pick a couple of different tequilas for your cocktails, but whichever you choose, make…
Seasonal Vegetable Pizza Jump into spring with the new Jersey Royal season and rustle up this fresh and flavorsome recipe to enjoy with lighter evenings and warmer weather. Jersey Royals will start to fill the shelves in the next few weeks so get your hands on this seasonal staple. Ingredients Serves: 4 Prep time: 25…
…and KAH Tequila is No.1 You may remember when gin was served in a warm glass, with one melting ice cube; then there was the ‘Ginnaissance’ and suddenly gin became delicious, fashionable, and cool in every sense. That was a decade ago. Now it’s the turn of tequila to take centre stage. Once again, people…
Flavourful Inspiration Spring is a great time to enjoy refreshing, fruity cocktails, and tequila is the perfect spirit to use for your drinks. Tequila is the big new spirits trend, so cocktail lovers should prepare for Easter entertaining by looking out for one of the finest tequilas: Rooster Rojo Tequila. This collection of authentic tequilas…
Spring into action with a pink cocktail for Mother’s Day and Easter. It’s Mother’s Day on 19 March closely followed by Easter on 9 April. Whether you’re treating your mother or arranging a gathering at Easter, now is the perfect excuse for an elegant cocktail. Put your guests in the pink with a delicious Kwai…
Margarita Day on 22 February. When life hands you limes, make a Margarita cocktail. Happily, it’s Margarita Day on 22 February 2023 and we have a superb riff on the classic using premium Mexican Rooster Rojo Tequila. Rooster Rojo is the one featuring a cockerel on the bottle so when you think ‘cock-tail’ you’ll…
Japan Centre has the essentials. Oh, Japan Centre has dashi – fantastic! Um, what is dashi? My dear reader may not have come across this iconic Japanese ingredient unless they cook Japanese dishes at home. Japanese foods are simple to prepare and healthy too. All one needs are a few essential ingredients, and that’s where…
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…
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…
A warming marriage. The Glenlivet has always offered innovation and fun times. Read my review here. The founder, George Smith, was the first to legally distil single malt whisky in The Glen nearly 200 years ago. To protect himself from the illegal distillers, a pair of flintlock pistols never left his side – that was…
Head to Tesco and mix these glorious cocktails Head to Tesco to get into the spirit of the season ahead of Day of the Dead, the famous Mexican celebration of lives lived. Make sure you look out for KAH Tequila to be ready for all that cocktail mixing. And we have some glamorous, exotic seasonal cocktails to get you…
Rock Rose Gin introduces the Navy Strength Cocktail for Autumn Autumn calls for a hearty cocktail that really packs a punch and Rock Rose Gin has launched an original recipe which does just that. Step forward, Rock Rose Navy Strength Gin. Mingle this fine spirit with some punch-packing ingredients to make a variation on a…
Coffee and apples in a cocktail Here is a delicious take on a classic cocktail. Calvados Espresso Martini Recipe: 30ml Sassy Calvados Fine 40ml Coffee liqueur Double Espresso Method: Shake vigorously and strain, garnish with coffee beans. Visit Maison Sassy here
Recipe for Kwai Feh’s The Chill Bill High summer needs elegant yet no-fuss recipes. Kwai Feh Lychee Liqueur is the perfect ingredient for warm nights and The Chill Bill cocktail is a recipe to embrace. With just two elements, Kwai Feh and Bitter Lemon, this is as simple to create as a G&T, yet low in alcohol,…