Best not get me started on this week’s government advice on drinking (if you’re reading this in 2013, it’s probably different anyway), but like my approach to food, I believe if you’re going to drink then drink something proper and good, not sugared water with colours and alcohol. Which is why as I picked [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Beer & Lager'
Portland Black for when it’s not your two days off drinking
January 12th, 2012 · No Comments · Beer & Lager, Foodie gifts
Giving the gift of learning
November 14th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Baking, Beer & Lager, Bread, Christmas foodie gifts, Cider, Courses, Dairy, Foodie gifts, Foodie things to do, Foodie Travel, Meat treats, Places to shop online
Gifts can be all sorts of things. Lets face it, they can be mediocre, they can be laughable, they can be things you hope never to see again. Or they can be joyous, surprising, laugh out loud fabulous and memorable for years to come. And for me, giving someone the gift of a new skill, [...]
Tags:cooking courses·Divertimenti·Food Safari·knife skills·The School of Artisan Food
Firing up for Christmas at Firebox
October 26th, 2011 · No Comments · Baking, BBQs, Beer & Lager, Champagne, Chocolate, Christmas foodie gifts, Foodie gadgets, Foodie gifts, Just for fun, Kitchenwares, Places to shop online
Firebox is one of those great internet businesses that has lasted the course, and just keeps getting better. I’ve written before about some great choices from them, and here’s my choice of some of them for this Christmas: Chocolate pizzas have been around for a couple of years, so this is a nice [...]
Tags:cake stands·chocolate pizza·Darth Vader·Firebox·New Zealand chocolate·Sagaform
Great food all the time in Stamford
May 29th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Beer & Lager, Bread, Foodie gifts, Foodie things to do, Foodie Travel, Kitchenwares, Local food, Places to eat, Places to shop online
Not sure what to do today? If you’re not too far away, then I’d head to Stamford for the inaugural Stamford Feast. I love that it says it’s about celebrating culture through cuisine, and there is no better way to do that. Stamford is beautiful at the best of times, and if the weather is [...]
Tags:Adnams·Assiette·Hambleton Bakery·Stamford Feast·Tobie Norris
New beers for your street party
April 17th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Beer & Lager, Cider, Foodie gifts
It wouldn’t be a Royal Wedding without a street party, commemorative mugs and specially brewed beers for the occasion! Here’s a round up of a few special bottles you might want to order in for the day. Windsor Knot from Windsor & Eton Brewery – brewed almost on the doorstep of Windsor Castle, this brew [...]
Quick pick – Go on a Beer Safari
January 9th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Beer & Lager, Foodie gifts, Foodie things to do, Foodie Travel
I’m off travelling again for a week, so just some very quick ideas around things to look forward to or things to cheer up grey winter days. First off, how about something to look forward to this summer? A trip to Suffolk perhaps? A trip around Suffolk involving beer? Could it possibly get better than [...]
Tags:Adnams·Beer·Food Safari
What could Hugh put in your stocking?
October 19th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Beer & Lager, Christmas foodie gifts, Foodie gifts, Fruit & Veg, Grow your own, Healthy eating, Meat treats
It’s good to have Hugh back on the TV, all that good country living to enjoy. If you want to get your own little bit of River Cottage goodness, then try the online shop, which goes well beyond books and DVDs. Having had a browse round, this is what I’d choose as great gifts, for either [...]
Ask yourself, would a foodie want one of those?
September 7th, 2010 · No Comments · Beer & Lager, British favourites, Foodie gadgets, Foodie gifts, Places to shop online
The catalogue has arrived through the door from I Want One of Those, and I’m interested how the gadget/boys toys websites have continued to grow the number of food orientated gadgets they stock. Now some of these are just pure gimmicks, but some would make decent enough gifts, for a more light hearted moment perhaps. [...]
Tags:home brewing·tea drinking
Heading off for a wild weekend
August 25th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Beer & Lager, Cheese, Foodie gifts, Foodie things to do, Foodie Travel
Want to kick September off with a wild time? Well, foodies and foragers will probably want to head for St Davids for the Really Wild Food & Countryside Festival. Celebrating food and countryside crafts originating from the wild, you’ll get not just demonstrations from top chefs such as Scott Davis and Fraser Christian, but also [...]
Tags:Caws Cenarth·Glam Lamb·Popty Cara·Really Wild Food & Countryside Festival
