Belvoir Farm for Christmas Your Way
Cocktail and mocktail I have been enjoying Belvoir Farm products for quite a while now. They might seem a little pricier than some cordials on...
44 Foods for Breakfast
For Entertaining or Pampering There are plenty of food delivery companies around these days and that’s a good thing. There are plenty of fairly sub-standard...
Pirate’s Grog Spiced Rum
I found myself drawn to this rum even before the first sip. Who can resist the humour, the sheer fun of a Pirate’s Grog Spiced...
Giffard Rhubarb – A World of Cocktails
Quality Liqueurs and Syrups Giffard is one of the most celebrated producers of essential bar ingredients, and they have a diverse range of liqueurs and...
Don Papa Rum
The Father of All Rums from the Philippines The name ‘Don Papa’ was inspired by Papa Isio, a leader of the revolution in the Philippines...
Merchant Gourmet has Christmas Covered
Delicious Plant Jars, and hamper-worthy I love cooking but towards the end of the year there are plenty of distractions – like that little thing...
Azaline Vermouth
It’s approaching the season. That time of year when we might be entertaining a little more than usual. We need a well-stocked bar, and that...
Tesco Finest 1531 Blanquette De Limoux
Under-priced and under-estimated Blanquette De Limoux Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée is great value for money. Yes, it’s certainly more expensive here than in France but far...
Seggiano for Christmas
…and every other day David and Peri met in the airport in Rome back in 1985 and discovered a common interest in Italian food. A...
Christmas Unearthed
International foods at Waitrose and Ocado It might seem a bit early to be thinking of planning your festive meals, but a bit of organisation...
itsu Has a Taste for Christmas
A parcel of festive flavours It’s party time – or soon will be. We might not be hosting a dozen for Christmas dinner, but many...
Ramsbury Single Estate Gin
From Farm to Glass Ramsbury is a farm with a distillery. It lives on 19,000 acres of land on the Ramsbury estate, with the grain-milling...
Garuma Sauvignon Blanc from Leyda
Citrus and sea air Chile has become famed for producing some of the most popular expressions of Sauvignon Blanc in the world. They tend to...
Gusto Organic Drinks
It’s approaching the festive season and we are stocking up with pallets of sweet treats, gourmet savouries and drinks by the crate. But those beverages...
XECO Spritzes
Not Your Nan’s Sherry XECO is the sherry-based dream of three women who have long shared a love of this oft-overlooked fortified wine. Sherry has...
Kikkerland – The Gift of Music
Build Your Own Ukulele with a Kikkerland Kit ‘I am building my own ukulele,’ I said. They laughed, but only for a moment, and then...
Cheese Advent Calendar 2021
We all remember that excitement – opening those little doors on the advent calendar. It was the build-up to Christmas and each day nearer gave...
Flower and White for Christmas
Glitter Balls for a Light Treat from Flower and White I confess that Flower and White is a company new to me. They specialise in...
Laylo – The Gift of Wine
Make every day Boxing Day Yes, I admit it – I drink from wine boxes (via a glass). Having made that bold statement I must...
Ramekins and Wine – The Perfect Pairing
Marrying food and wine This is a delicious concept for wine lovers and for those who appreciate the finer things in life. Ramekins & Wine...