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 [...]
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The Friday Five – Time for Christmas Cheer
December 9th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Alcohol free drinks, Christmas foodie gifts, Foodie gifts, Friday Five, Spirits
Buzzing about National Honey Week
May 12th, 2010 · 2 Comments · British favourites, Foodie gadgets, Foodie gifts, Foodie things to do, Ingredients, Preserving, Sweet treats
I missed this last week by being in Hong Kong, but honey and bees seem to be a very hot topic at the moment, and not just in our household. I love that Harry Eastwood was working with the Honey Association on recipes for the week, as I’m a huge fan of hers (as my [...]
Tags:42 Below Vodka·Beehaus·British favourites·cocktails·food markets·Food trends·Foodie gifts·Fortnum & Mason·Harry Eastwood·honey·Honey Association·Innocent smoothies·Local food·National Honey Week·Red Velvet & Chocolate Heartache
48 hours of eating to and from Hong Kong
May 9th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Chinese Food, Foodie gifts, Foodie Travel, Places to eat
Not much to say, other than don’t travel with a fussy vegetarian who doesn’t like Chinese food! How can I have been to Hong Kong and had no Chinese food, at all? It’s a travesty. Here’s kind of the start to finish: Going to Birmingham next week, perhaps more chance of [...]
And the Pimms is open!
April 25th, 2010 · No Comments · British favourites, Foodie gifts
To me, you can keep your swallows, because summer’s not underway until the Pimms is open. And given the glorious stretch of weather we’re having, that day has come. Is there a more English taste than a long tall glass of Pimms with which ever mixer you prefer (tonic for me please). I realised though [...]
Tags:British favourites·cocktails·Hendrick's Gin·Pimms·Pimms Cart·Pimms Winter Cup·St-Germain Elderfloewr Liquer·summer drinking·The Grove
The Friday Five – getting hot and spicy
March 12th, 2010 · No Comments · Cookbooks, Eating with kids, Foodie gifts, Friday Five, Mexican Food, Spirits
I’m a couple of weeks behind the launch date, but I wanted to feature Thomasina Miers’ Mexican Food. I have had two of the best evenings at Wahaca, which takes Mexican food, and tequila, to another level for me. The difference between Wahaca and somewhere like Chiquitos is like the difference between Burger King and Hawksmoor. So, [...]
Tags:cocktails·Cookbooks·Cooking with kids·Mexican Food·spices·tequila·Thomasina Miers
The Friday Five – Getting it on for Valentine’s Day
January 29th, 2010 · No Comments · Cookbooks, Foodie gifts, Friday Five, Valentine's Day gifts
I’ve already written about my loathing of “special” Valentine’s Day menus, which generally are an affront to most food lovers. I think it makes a great excuse for a night in together, with something really special on the menu. If you think you might go down that route, then these books are chosen for adding [...]
Tags:aphrodisiacs·Baking·cocktails·Cookbooks·Romantic food·sexy food·Valentine's Day
Quite possibly my favourite sale has started!
January 11th, 2010 · No Comments · Baking, Foodie gifts, Kitchenwares, Picnics, Places to shop online
I’ve written many times about how much shopping I do at Not On the High Street, as it really does have unusual and unique gifts for pretty much everyone on my list. Not to mention a few things for myself finding their way into the basket! And now its sale has started, so the temptation is [...]
Tags:aprons·Baking·cake stands·cocktails·Cooking with kids·credit crunch gifts·Foodie gifts·Picnics·Sale shopping·tea towels·Thermos flasks
The Saturday Session – Dim Sum no dim supper
January 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Chinese Food, Cookbooks, Foodie things to do, Ingredients, Places to eat, Places to shop online, Recipes, Saturday Session
I love dim sum, and trips to London always tend to include finding somewhere to indulge in great dim sum. This week was New World on Gerrard Place, which is fantastic for that full-on traditional dim sum experience with trollies madly dashing around the room. Then there are great modern versions of dim sum, with [...]
Tags:Chinese cooking·Chinese Food·cocktails·Cookbooks·dim sum·Ingredients·Ping Pong·The Asian Cookshop·Yauatcha
Last minute gifts for foodies this Christmas
December 16th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Beer & Lager, Bread, Christmas foodie gifts, Courses, Foodie gifts, Foodie things to do, Ingredients, Italian food, Kitchenwares, Picnics, Places to shop online, Savoury gifts, Spanish food, Sweet treats
You’ve been making a list, checking it twice, you’ve worked out what’s naughty and what’s nice. And now you’re having a sudden panic as you’ve counted up the presents and you’ve forgotten someone! If it’s a foodie gift you’ve forgotten, then never fear! Here’s some last minute suggestions you can still order in, so no [...]
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