I have a rather medieval habit of waking up in the dead of night, getting out of bed and roaming the rooms of our home. It isn’t exactly Rebecca floating across the bay windows of Manderley, but you get the idea. The habit of sleeping all the night through to wake in the morning isContinue reading “Early Light Cocoa”
Category Archives: Drinks
This Wine Tastes Like Schist
I recently scrolled through the pictures I took on a visit to the Fritz Haag vineyard in 2017. Fritz Haag’s vineyard has been around since 1605 and as far as anyone knows, it’s been in the family ever since. The white haired gentleman you see in the pictures is Wilhelm Haag who took over fromContinue reading “This Wine Tastes Like Schist”
The Mint Julep
Unless you live in Kentucky and just lurve the derby, it’s likely you haven’t had one of these in a while. Here’s how to remedy that situation.
Sugar Syrup
Syrup is one of the bar basics and having a batch ready in the chiller will make cocktail hour ever so much easier!
Time for a Wo-Man’s Drink!
We don’t want to be sexist here now, do we? It’s interesting though how we think of a strong drink, generally debauched drinking habits and booze-swaggery bravado as a man’s habits. I’ve known and still know plenty of women, ladies even!, who are no shrinking violets when it comes to strong drink. Why, even CamelliaContinue reading “Time for a Wo-Man’s Drink!”
It’s Pimm’s o’Clock
In a rare rah-rah moment we create the perfect Pimm’s & Lemonade.
Splendid, I say!
A Drink a Day…
Chris & Eddie build and unusual, but entirely delicious Martini on a recipe given to them by a complete stranger.
Planes, Trains & Anchovies 