Beyond the Battlefields – l’Aisne, France. A trip to l’Aisne in Picardie, France, is often triggered by an itinerary to explore the battlefields of the World Wars – but there’s much more on offer in this little-known region just an hour or so from Paris. Here’s a taster of what you can expect if you […]
Summer Bars Where You Can Enjoy the Sun
Al-Fresco Bars in London. Perhaps 2019 hasn’t been the best summer for the weather. But, when the sun DOES shine, it seems to be doing so with a vengeance – the highest ever temperature recorded in the UK the other day in Cambridge. So, it helps to be in the know – not left searching […]
Bob Bob Cité – Review
Bob Bob Ricard and Press for Champagne reaches the City. Bob Bob Ricard has long been a staple of the Soho restaurant scene. Renowned for its glamorous interior, encouragement of louche behaviour and its infamous “Champagne Button”, it’s the go-to place for a grown-up good time. Russian owner Leonid Shutov has now created a sister […]
Pink Fizz Masterclass – Learning about Rose Champagne
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 […]
Classic Champagne Cocktail for Christmas
A Classic Champagne Cocktail – and all about the magnum. 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 […]
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. […]