Donner & Spritzen
Guinness, prosecco and Schweppes Soda Water? Not an obvious mix. Then again, you haven’t tried it yet. Refreshingly new. Refreshingly delicious. It’s Donner & Spritzen....
Delicious Christmas Cake
From Sainsbury’s Creating this beautiful cake isn’t as hard as you may think. The secret is choosing the right ingredients… Serves: 16 Preparation time:...
The Complete Practical Guide to Digital and Classic Photography by Steve Luck – review
I have come to this medium quite late in life. I got a bit of confidence with my iPhone and some of those images were,...
The Silver Book of Cocktails – review
Apple Press has provided me with some of my favourite cookbooks. They also publish a very smart series of marvellously luxurious shiny, belly-jacketed books for...
Muesli Bread
From Sainsbury’s A bread enriched with sugar, butter and muesli, ideal served warm. Serves: 8 Preparation time: 50 Minutes Cooking time: 30 Minutes Ingredients...
Honeydew Green Tea
From Whole Foods Market Serves 8 to 10 This refreshing summer cooler is also tasty made with other sweet, ripe melons in season,...
Southwestern Couscous Salad
From Whole Foods Market Serves 8 A quick, colorful summer side for a barbeque or Cinco de Mayo (add diced jalapeño). It travels well...
James Every Day – James Martin – review
The “James” in question is none other than the charismatic James Martin, who must be one of the most instantly recognisable TV chefs in the...
Orange & Grapefruit Cocktail recipe
Orange and Grapefruit is a citrus-based cocktail with the spirit being aromatic tequila. If this isn’t sweet enough then use an extra 1/2oz of simple...
Sautéed Caramelised Fennel
From BBC Food Ingredients 4 medium-sized heads fennel 25g/1oz butter 1 rounded tsp granulated sugar 275ml/10fl oz medium cider 55ml/2fl oz cider vinegar salt...
Christmas Fruit Punch
From Morrisons A Christmas classic. Try this fruity, rich and alcohol-free merry mix. Ingredients 75ml ‘The Best’ Clementine Juice 75ml cranberry juice 50ml...
Jamie Oliver’s Roasted Parsnips & Sweet Carrots
“Two really easy ways to turn humble root vegetables into occasion-worthy sides.” Serves: 6 Preparation time: 5 Minutes Cooking time: 45 Minutes Ingredients:...
The Hairy Bikers’ Cookbook – review
Doubtless you would have watched these lads on UK TV. If you are a lover of good food you would have watched them; if you...
Apero… drinks and a recipe
There are whole aisles devoted to it in French supermarkets. So, what is it? Well, it’s like an extra course at lunch or dinner. It...
Walnut Bread
From Sainsbury’s A rustic-looking loaf, studded with pieces of walnut. Serves: Makes 2 loaves (24 slices) Preparation time: 30 Minutes Cooking time: 35 Minutes...
Warming Ginger Toddy
From Morrisons Ensure your guests enjoy the perfect aperitif with this warming ginger toddy. Ingredients 5cm fresh root ginger, peeled and grated finely...
Marmalade Cinnamon Cake
From Sainsbury’s A delicious moist cake with marmalade, cinnamon and toasted almonds. Serves: 12 Preparation time: 15 Minutes Cooking time: 35 Minutes Ingredients...
Fontenay Abbey – travel review
Late spring in Burgundy. The banks of the canal were festooned with the colours of wild flowers: the blue of cornflowers, the blood red of...
Tartan Whisky Coffee Cream
by Chrissie Walker This is an embarrassingly simple recipe that lasts for a couple of weeks (perhaps) in the fridge. It doesn’t demand high-end...
Sticky Ginger Parkin
From Sainsbury’s Delicious with a cuppa and perfect for picnics. Serves: 16 Preparation time: 15 Minutes Cooking time: 45 Minutes Ingredients 175g plain...