I have to say that whenever absinthe is mentioned my mind goes straight to the little green fairy, played by Kylie Minogue at the start of Moulin Rouge and imagine that many other do the same. That little sequence in many ways summed up the reputation that Absinthe attained in the early part of the 20th century.
Free Meals, Masterclasses & Special Pies For British Food Fortnight
London will really be getting into the swing of things during British Food Fortnight! Here are some top picks of great offers, free food and interesting activities to take part in.
A hop and a skip to malt at Sambrook’s
Reinvention has certainly suited Sambrook’s. Since its first cask was tapped in November 2008, over one million pints have been served to thirsty punters across London. Junction, one of its two permanent ales has even won Beer of the Festival at this year’s Battersea Beer Festival. So on a sunny Saturday afternoon, Qin Xie headed down to Sambrook’s to see what the fuss is all about.
Wake up and smell the coffee with Cuisinart’s grind and brew coffee maker
The Cuisinart grind and brew coffee maker will have your coffee ready for you the moment you wake up with the help of its inbuilt preset feature. Plus, coffee stays warm for up to 12 hours in the double insulated jug.
Camino, Puerto Del Canario, set to launch on the Thames
If the food and the ambience is anything like the original Camino in King’s Cross, Camino, Puerto Del Canario looks to be a great addition to the dining scene in Canary Wharf, providing customers with authentic Spanish food and wines in an idyllic location. It’s one to investigate, definitely.
Ten sherries at Tapas Brindisa
Granny probably would cough up her KP Nuts at some of the prices, but believe me these fine sherries are well worth coughing up the cash for.
One Off Supper Club Event With Mark Best in Collaboration With The Loft Project
Award winning Australian chef Mark Best to host one off Supper Club event at Bethnal Green Town Hall on 16th September. Expect the dishes to be ‘delicious, harmonious and aesthetic’.
Walls Ice Cream Recipes By Gino D’Acampo
Four new and easy Walls ice cream recipes by Gino D’Acampo. From Raspberry Chocolate Mousse to Banana and Vanilla Shakes these ice cream recipes will give you even more ways to enjoy everyone’s favourite dessert!
Home Bake by Eric Lanlard
Eric Lanlard’s new book ‘Home Bake’ looks too good. So good in fact, it’s almost obscene. That’s the conclusion Qin Xie has come to after some two weeks of picking it up, flipping through and mulling over her thoughts.
Coopers Ales Exclusive
Fine beverage merchants and importers, Bibendum have taken over the exclusive UK distribution of cult South Eastern Australian brewery, Coopers.