Rosé Champagne Masterclass – Champagne Bureau UK Would any lover of champagne, turn down the chance to attend a masterclass on rosé champagne run by the Champagne Bureau UK? Definitely not me! The event I was invited to attend was held at VIVI restaurant, situated in the Centre Point building in London, a stunning location […]
Halibut in Champagne Cream Sauce with Asparagus
Luxury on a Plate with Halibut from the Fish Society. I love halibut – a firm, white fish that is seldom available in my local supermarket or even from the Farmers’ Market that I visit every Saturday. The largest flatfish in the world, halibut has a delicate sweet flavour, firm flaky meat and a minimum […]
Everything is coming up Rosy – How to celebrate National Rosé Day
Is Crab and Fennel Risotto the perfect pink wine pairing? Are you one of those people who says, “I don’t like rosé”? Maybe an early experience with a sweet Portuguese rose or even the awful White Zin has stopped you venturing into this increasingly popular wine type. Did you know that in Greek and Roman […]
Sunday Garden Brunch has arrived at the Montagu Kitchen
A Garden Brunch in the Heart of London. Despite living less than a 30-minute drive from Chartwell, Winston Churchill’s retreat in Kent, it’s many years since I’ve visited. Bringing the essence of Chartwell’s gardens into Marylebone is an inspired idea. One that we found to be executed brilliantly at The Montagu Kitchen by […]
Middle Temple Champagne Bar
What better combination than Champagne and History? An evening of champagne and history is a winning combination especially when tucked away in an area of London that takes visitors back through the centuries. Now in its fourth season, the Middle Temple pop-up champagne bar is open throughout the summer months. Middle Temple, built in the […]
The Magnum Company and Pol Roger – Classic Champagne Cocktail #Giveaway
The Magnum Company – Champagne and More in Magnums! Do you have people on your Christmas list that you struggle to buy a present for? Well, The Magnum Company might just provide the perfect solution. Somehow, offering a bottle of wine, fizz, olive oil or even gin in a magnum size makes for a much […]
St-Germain Spritz
The St-Germain Spritz and a Story. Thanks to a bottle of ST-GERMAIN® Elderflower Liqueur sent to me to review, I’ve been making cocktails again, in particular trying the recipe for a lovely light summer drink called a St-Germain Spritz. It’s a mixture of just a handful of cocktail cabinet ingredients and is super easy to make. […]
Afternoon Tea or High Coffee? – Intercontinental London Park Lane
Caffeine Charged Alternative to Afternoon Tea – High Coffee at the Intercontinental: I do love afternoon tea. But, with a few friends who would rather die that imbibe even the finest silver tipped jasmine, the Intercontinental’s High Coffee seems like an excellent idea. With my own bean to cup coffee machine, I’ve come to love […]
Only the Best – Champagne for Champions and Kings
Learning about Mumm Cordon Rouge Champagne in Reims: There was a sense of anticipation when we arrived in Reims at the House of Mumm. Our invitation – to learn more about how the ‘Chef de Cave’ blends still wines to create those magic bubbles – had taken us across the Channel to the heart of […]
Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea – Sanderson London
Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea at Sanderson London: Although there are a few variations on the ‘Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea’ going round London, the one that perhaps caught the public imagination was the original version at Sanderson London. Despite sometimes feeling as if I’ve eaten every possible afternoon tea in London, I somehow managed to miss […]