I’ve written about Christmas cooking books, but it wouldn’t be Christmas without an interesting drink or two. Or perhaps you have a wannabe mixologist to buy for, who might appreciate some of these two. Either way, it’s a win for me. * Cocktails with Bompas & Parr – I’ve not been to one [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Spirits'
The Friday Five – Time for Christmas Cheer
December 9th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Alcohol free drinks, Christmas foodie gifts, Foodie gifts, Friday Five, Spirits
First foodie gift challenge for this Christmas
December 1st, 2011 · 4 Comments · Christmas foodie gifts, Foodie gifts, Spirits
You may remember that last week I offered, Challenge Anneka style, to take on your Christmas gift challenges. First out was @DomesticJules from the Butcher Baker blog. And my brief was, well, brief! It read: lazy male food fan. Age 25. Likes beer/whisky/rum, Yo Sushi & food trends. Budget £20-£30 I know, it’s not rebuilding [...]
Tags:Food trends·whisky
Sarah Raven does Christmas
November 8th, 2011 · No Comments · Alcohol free drinks, Breakfast, British favourites, Christmas foodie gifts, Cider, Courses, Foodie gifts, Foodie things to do, Fruit & Veg, Grow your own, Kitchenwares, Places to shop online, Spirits, Tableware
I love Sarah Raven’s books, and her website is a great source of gifts, for foodies as well as keen gardeners. Whether they grow it themselves, cook it themselves or just stick to eating it themselves, sure to be something for someone on your list! Here’s what’s caught my eye: * For those [...]
Tags:apple press·Grow your own·red Brussel sprouts·Sarah Raven·vodka
Adding a bit of spice to your Pimms
August 21st, 2011 · 1 Comment · British favourites, Foodie gifts, Foodie things to do, Foodie treats, Places to eat, Spirits
I’ve been meaning to write about this for weeks, but consuming large amounts of Pimms last night reminded me that I’d had a fabulous variation on the theme at Dishoom Chowpatty Beach, a pop up from the main restaurant down on the South Bank. It helped that we arrived there on a) an incredibly sunny [...]
More to kir than cassis
June 16th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Champagne, Foodie gifts, French food, Places to shop online, Spirits, Wine
I confused a British barman the other night, by asking him what the options were for my kir. To which he answered, a little superciliously, just blackcurrant. Hmm, can’t think of a bar in France where you wouldn’t get a choice of at least two or three, thought it a rather poor show. I’m very [...]
A wee dram or two for Dad
June 8th, 2011 · 3 Comments · British favourites, Father's Day gifts, Foodie gifts, Foodie things to do, Foodie treats, Places to shop online, Spirits
Every so often I come across, or someone contacts me about, a gift that really makes me go “fab, why did no one think of that before?” And the Drinks by the Dram service from Master of Malt is one of those, and was happy to try their service. This is so simple, and yet [...]
What’s your number?
April 7th, 2011 · No Comments · Baking, Chocolate, Food Writing, Foodie blogs, Foodie gifts, New food launches, Spirits
I was interested to find myself being followed by Dr Morgaine Gaye on Twitter last week, who has the fabulous title of Food Futurologist. Which is an amazing title, and in my next life that’s what I want to be! Her website and blog are beautifully designed, and there’s some great stuff on here. I [...]
Tags:Food trends·Morgaine Gaye
More than leeks and daffs
March 1st, 2011 · 2 Comments · BBQs, Foodie gifts, Foodie things to do, Foodie Travel, Honey & Jam, Kitchenwares, Local food, Meat treats, Places to shop online, Savoury gifts, Spirits, Sweet treats
How could I forget? Today is St David’s Day, which will see Dr T come over all nostalgic for his homeland. We’ll have a bit of Bryn Terfel on, the legend of Gelert will be told, and no doubt a pint or two of Dark will be drunk. That said, there are a few other [...]
Tags:Aerona·Black Mountain Smokery·Local food·Slade Farm Organics·tea towels·Welsh food
A year in food and eating in review
January 2nd, 2011 · 1 Comment · BBQs, Foodie gifts, Foodie things to do, Foodie Travel, French food, Frugal cooking & eating, Honey & Jam, Just for fun, Local food, Meat treats, Outdoor cooking, Places to eat, Spanish food, Spirits
2010, on reflection, was a great year for eating here at FGH Towers. Some were fancy, many were not. Most were with good company, although I had a couple of memorable meals on my own in Hong Kong. Some involved new things, some were old favourites. But they all added something to the experience of [...]
Make my gin a…
November 8th, 2010 · 1 Comment · British favourites, Christmas foodie gifts, Foodie gifts, Spirits
At long last I’ve managed to get enough dinner guests round the table who would partake in a gin tasting with me. I blame Best Foodie Friend, as she doesn’t like gin one bit. Me? I’ve partaken in one or two gin and tonics in my time and have worked my way through a few [...]
