Whittlebury Park’s Head Pastry Chef, Ben Clark, is feeling festive and has a shared a tasty way of using up left-over Christmas pudding and transforming it into a decadent desert. Ingredients 250g Christmas pudding 625ml cream 188g caster sugar 30ml water 12 egg yolks 55ml brandy Method Break up the Christmas pudding into small...
With just under a month until Christmas, it’s time to start with a flurry of our favourite festive traditions; whether it’s sipping hot chocolate by the fireside, playing your most-loved cheesy Christmas tunes for all the office to hear, or donning your favourite woolly jumper, some things are made to love year after year. 2019...
Stollen is a richly spiced and fruity cake which is perfectly paired with a warm mulled cider. Whittlebury Park’s Head Pastry Chef, Ben Clark shares an easy method for this delicious and traditional seasonal treat. Ingredients 500g plain flour 75g fresh yeast 37.5g dried yeast 250g lukewarm milk 250g caster sugar50g mixed peel 300g sultanas…
It’s that time of year, after work Christmas cocktails, girlie catch ups and party pre drinks, we’ve rounded up a few of our favourite places to grab a Festive cocktail or two! Milky Cat, St. James Bar The beautiful and newly refurbished St James Bar set within the luxurious Sofitel St James is the perfect sophisticated...
Don’t confine the seductive pale pink hues of Vins de Provence Rosé to summer drinkingthey’re just as perfect for winter especially Christmastime MascaronneQuat’Saisons, Côtes de Provence, 2018 Rosé will adapt seamlessly to whatever you’re serving this Christmas. Smoked salmon blinis match perfectly with drier styles, which cut through oily fish dishes perfectly. Or if you’re having...
These gorgeous buns look amazing – and taste even better Ingredients 225g strong plain white flour, plus extra for dusting 1/4tsp salt 25g butter 2tsp fast-action yeast 25g caster sugar 1 large egg, beaten 75ml warm milk Filling 50g butter, melted 50g light muscovado sugar 120g South African raisins 50g pistachio nuts, finely chopped Finely...
This dish is just perfect for sharing with family and friends on a cold autumn evening Ingredients 800g salmon fillet 4tbsp soy sauce, plus 1tbsp for cucumber 100ml sweet chilli sauce 2tbsp sesame seeds, black & white 4 little gem lettuce, washed and drained 2 spring onions, finely sliced 1 cucumber, cut into 1 inch...
MONSIEUR Le Duck, London’s only duck restaurant, has announced their sumptuous Christmas menu featuring the UK’s only Duck Wellington. Launching on Sunday, December 1, the Gascony inspired restaurant will be serving an array of delicious Christmas roast dinners, including their signature duck Wellington and whole crown of roast duck. No roast would be considered acceptable...
Shopping in the Capital this Christmastime, means you’ll need to stop off for a little Festive tipple to rest your weary legs. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite spots. St James Bar, Regent Street Ideally located just off Pall Mall, the stunning St James Bar is a stone's throw from one of London's major shopping destinations,...
Aldi Launches Free, Jargon-Busting Wine Course as Research Reveals More Than Half the Nation Feel Baffled When Buying A Bottle Following research which shows two thirds (63%) of Brits are baffled and a further 57% admit to feeling daunted when it comes to buying wine, Aldi has launched its very own wine course to help...
