Get the tonic water chilled and the garnishes at the ready as this month sees the return of World Gin Day ( 12thJune). They may have called it Mother’s ruin in the 18th Century, but gin is the most popular spirit around these days and we’ve rounded up some of our favourites. ADNAMS First rate...
“This luscious dessert is perfect for an alfresco garden party and can be made a day ahead.” INGREDIENTS 300ml strong black coffee, cooled 6tbsp Amaretto liqueur or Marsala 200g pack sponge fingers 4 South African peaches, pitted and thinly sliced 2 x 250g tubs mascarpone cheese 400ml double cream Finely grated zest of 1…
Northamptonshire-based Whittlebury Park countryside hotel and spa will introduce a range of plant-based menu options, including a new plant-based afternoon tea, when the hotel re-opens on the 17th May. Catering for those who are following a plant-based diet or simply looking to cut down on their meat and dairy consumption, the plant-based menus will be available across the...
“This vegan plum sponge cake is sweet, fluffy and studded with vibrant tasting South African plums.” Ingredients 1 cup + 2 tbsp caster sugar or coconut palm sugar 3/4 cup vegan butter 1 cup oat milk 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 3/4 cups GF self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 3 South African plums…
Balmer Lawn Hotel based in Brockenhurst was the first hotel in the area to create a custom built outdoor dining area back in late 2020. Now with the next lockdown coming to an end the hotel is expanding its outdoor offering even further. When the doors open on Monday 12 April at 12noon the Balmer...
There are still some weeks to go before restaurants and hotels are fully open but Polo & Tweed, who recruit luxury domestic staff for discerning clients in the UK and globally, can bring a five star hotel or fine dining experience to you at home. Have you ever wondered how the Queen takes afternoon tea?...
Satisfy your chocolate craving this Easter with these mouth-watering egg-cellent Easter eggs. BoojaBooja Truffle Egg £29.99 Selfridges Buttermilk Vegan Salted Caramel Crunch £6 Tesco Easter Egg Biscuit Tin £35 http://www.biscuiteers.com/ Prestat Egg with Salted Caramel Truffles £18 John Lewis Butlers Egg £13.99 Selfridges Hotel Chocolat White and Light Egg £29 http://www.hotelchocolat.com/ Buttermilk Vegan Zingy Orange...
When you think of St. Patrick's Day, drinking is always one of the first things that comes to mind. March is full of festivities, but one for the cocktail calendar is the 17th March - St. Patrick's Day. To get the party started, all you need is a green shirt, some decorations and a drink...
INGREDIENTS 2 x 150 g salmon fillets , skin on, scaled, pin-boned, fromsustainable sources 300 g ripe mixed-colour cherry tomatoes 4 sprigs of fresh basil 8 black olives , (stone in) 30 g higher-welfare chorizo METHOD Put the salmon flesh side down in a large cold non-stick frying pan and place on a medium-high…
St Patrick’s Day on March 17th will see brand new food platform, StarChefs release their second home dining experience. The four-course St Patrick’s Day meal has been created by celebrated Irish chef, Robin Gill, who is the talent behind five popular restaurants including The Bermondsey Larder, Darby’s and Birch Community. The launch announcement follows the sell-out success of...
