Juicy oranges speak of the summer...
but leafy clementines belong to winter.
Read moreGrown ups brunch
A very British brunch.
I’ve had more than my fair share of Bloody Mary’s over the years and reckon I’ve given most incarnations a go. I love those that are generous in their spicing, I quite like the ones with grated fresh horseradish (as long as they’re served ice cold), I’m not sure about the tablespoon of red wine one, I don’t like the ones made with chilli vodka, and as far as I’m concerned, jalapeños and pickles have no place in a good BM in my book.
Read moreElderflower bellinis
No grown up tea party would be complete without a little bit of fizz.
Made with super thrifty tinned gooseberries, fragrant elderflower cordial and Cava, these elderflower and gooseberry bellinis are fun and fruity and take no time at all to make.
Read moreSmoking violets cocktail
I was out for dinner with Mathew in Soho one Friday night at one of my fave places — the Ember Yard.
We gorged on delicious plates of smoked ricotta, octopus and rich and sticky iberico presa, all licked by the smoke of the coals from which the restaurant gets its name.
Read moreThe English Refresher
“Hannah, that’s not yours, it’s to share.”
It’s been a fair few years since I heard this uttered. Said to me throughout my younger years, and always in relation to food. Then last week I heard it again. And I can confirm, it’s a bit embarrassing to have your greediness called out by colleagues.
Read moreEasy lemon iced tea
The real amber nectar.
I don’t know who invented iced tea, but they need some sort of commendation. Easy to make and even easier to guzzle, it’s my go-to summertime tipple whether at home or on holiday as I am now.
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