Well, well, well, who knew that over a third of cats across the globe display an irrational fear of cucumbers. Thank goodness for Hendrick’s Gin then who have stepped in to ensure harmony is restored ahead of World Cucumber Day … Continue reading
Autumn is all about stocking the larder for the colder months and gin makes a great ingredient in seasonal preserves. Juliet Lawrence Wilson’s Sloe Gin Mincemeat is a quick and easy preserve to make now and will mature beautifully in … Continue reading
At one time all the major London distillers made a great variety of fruit gins. Apart from sloe gin, which is still made commercially by Plymouth and Hawkers, and damson gin made by small craft distillers, production of most fruit … Continue reading
We’ve already had two days of summer in the UK and apparently there’s more to come! Easter weekend is set to be a time of sunshine, frolics and fun. Juliet Lawrence Wilson has been busy in the kitchen so have … Continue reading
Whilst gin is possibly the best spirit for cocktails (not that we’re biased, or anything!) it tends to be overlooked in the kitchen because there aren’t many ingredients it goes with. Now the nights are closing in and comfort food … Continue reading
Christmas is a great time to try something new and Juliet Lawrence Wilson has come up with a delicious, seasonal menu of delights guaranteed to put your guests in a festive mood. All recipes make 20 canapés. Mini Turkey Burgers … Continue reading
Punch, for many of us, brings back memories of watery fruit juice served up at school discos. But Gintime’s very grown up versions are perfect for adding a bit of oomph to a lazy, sunny, summer afternoons. Don’t forget the … Continue reading
The weather may still be lousy but there’s one sure sign that summer is on the way! The Elder trees have just come into blossom and the race is on to make the most of their tantalisingly scented delicate flowers. … Continue reading
Siew Yen Chong shares her recipes for easy to make spicy Asian snacks that conjure up memories of lazy days in the tropical sun. Wait for sundown. Put your feet up, G&T in hand and reach for that crispy anchovy … Continue reading
With the Autumn nights drawing in there’s no better way to liven up your evenings than with a dash of gin in your cooking. Juliet Lawrence Wilson shows how versatile an ingredient your favourite tipple can be. Juniper and Orange … Continue reading
Drinking seasonally is fast becoming as commonplace as eating seasonally making full use of ingredients that are available locally in abundance. Now, just as restaurants change their menus to reflect the different seasons, so too do the best bars who … Continue reading
Sloe Gin is a British liqueur, which is traditionally drunk neat as a warming drink in winter. It’s a combination of gin and sloe berries, the fruit of prunus spinosa, the blackthorn tree that grows wild throughout the UK. The … Continue reading
Gin drinks are generally seen as a prelude to food because they do what an aperitif or sundowner does best which is to sharpen and refresh the palate. Since Asian and Pacific Rim styles of cuisine have become popular gin … Continue reading
