Sake: what I didn’t know – The long list – drinks review
In truth the title of this article should be ‘The long list – Sake: what I didn’t know and what I don’t know I don’t...
Malted Fruit Loaf
From Sainsbury’s This is a fruity traditional malt loaf, ideal for packed lunches and picnics. Serves: 8 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 60...
Lebanese Cuisine by Anissa Helou – review
Lebanese Cuisine by Anissa Helou was short-listed for the prestigious Andre Simon Award when it was first published. That’s not a bad start! Claudia Roden...
Peaches & Clementines by Ramsbury
Ramsbury Single Estate Vodka offers a fruity cocktail for any celebration with Peaches & Clementines Ingredients 50ml Ramsbury Single Estate Vodka 25ml Crème de peach...
Irish Soda Bread
From BBC Food Try this easy soda bread recipe for when you want bread in a hurry – it’s ready in less than an...
Vodka Martini
There can be few cocktails more iconic than a Vodka Martini. The gin Martini was the first but this vodka version became popular in the...
Honey and Pecan Nut Baklava
From Sainsbury’s A traditional Greek dessert which is wonderfully sweet and sticky. Serves: 8-10recipe Preparation time: 10 Minutes Cooking time: 35 Minutes Ingredients...
Balmer Lawn Hotel – Uncovering history – travel review
Balmer Lawn is a large and rather imposing building set behind an open field, or lawn, where still can be seen cricket matches in good...
Banana, Peach and Strawberry Smoothie
From Morrisons A delicious smoothie with tasty summer fruits. Suitable for babies who are weaning from 6 months onwards. Ingredients 1 small banana, peeled...
Hazelnut Baklava
From Sainsbury’s A classic Greek treat. Layers of filo pastry. drenched in honey. Serves: 24 Preparation time: 40 Minutes Cooking time: 50 Minutes Cooling...
Long Island Iced Tea
From BBC Food This classic cocktail certainly packs a punch! It includes vodka, gin, rum and orange liqueur. Ingredients 15ml/½fl oz vodka 15ml/½fl...
Granary Thyme Scones
From Sainsbury’s These soft aromatic scones are great served with soup and salads. Serves: Makes 12recipe Preparation time: 30 Minutes Cooking time: 10 Minutes...
Grow Your Own Drugs by James Wong – review
This review is going to capture the attention of my readers. The title, Grow Your Own Drugs, will have you wondering if I should be removing...
Cross Court Volley
From Morrisons What to drink at Wimbledon? Cross Court Volley – a dry and refreshing summer cocktail. Anyone for tennis? Ingredients 25ml Gin...
Fruit Bread
From Sainsbury’s An enriched bread with the flavour of dried fruit soaked in rum. Serves: 8 Preparation time: 35 Minutes Cooking time: 30 Minutes...
Elderflower Cordial
From BBC Food Homemade elderflower cordial is so much better than anything you can buy. Serve with sparkling water for a refreshing drink or...
Doughnuts
From Sainsbury’s Everyone’s favourite teatime treat! Serves: 4 Preparation time: 90 Minutes Cooking time: 7 Minutes Ingredients 225g strong plain flour 1/2 teaspoon ground...
Carlton Dune Case – product review
This case is impressive. It looks high-end and designery and indeed it is. Its sleek shiny grey form speaks of trips to New York or...
Peaky Blinders Birmingham Sour
From the Peaky Blinders Cookbook we have the wine and whisky cocktail called the Birmingham Sour For 1 Glass – Preparation: 5 Minutes 1 Into...
Decorated Biscuits – Cookies
From Sainsbury’s Pretty multi-coloured biscuits that children will love. Serves: 15recipe Preparation time: 45 Minutes Cooking time: 15 Minutes Ingredients 50g plain flour 25g...