A Polish Martini
A crisp, sweet and sour garnish for a tasty martini variation. Continue reading A Polish Martini
Category: Vegan
Dates with Salted Tahini: an unexpected Martini snack from Oman
A simple pairing from the heady frankincense aroma of Nizwa market in Oman. Continue reading Dates with Salted Tahini: an unexpected Martini snack from Oman
Addictive Cabbage (Japanese Drinking Salad)
An easy and delicious dish to accompany your drinks Continue reading Addictive Cabbage (Japanese Drinking Salad)
Steam-fried Edamame
I normally keep my edamame simple. I like them boiled and salted as a healthy accompaniment to drinks. However, this charming book by Wataru Yokota has provided a reliable, easy and exceptionally tasty recipe which I’ve also served with martinis. The Real Japanese Izakaya Cookbook has a range of simple recipes with beautiful photography for making very tasty drinking food. Izakaya are Japanese drinking dens … Continue reading Steam-fried Edamame
Pinzimonio
This is an Italian appetiser that goes very nicely with a martini. It’s essentially just fresh vegetables dipped in olive oil. Continue reading Pinzimonio
A Pickled Walnut Martini
Black pickled walnuts are a beautiful addition to a martini. Continue reading A Pickled Walnut Martini
Middle Eastern Popcorn
This is an easy popcorn recipe using flavours synonymous with the Middle East. Continue reading Middle Eastern Popcorn
A Martini with Blackberries
This is a serving for Autumn, or Fall, depending on your culture. Summer has officially ended in the Northern Hemisphere. As the leaves change colour and warm weather fades, a new crop of natural goodness appears from the land. Blackberries have come into season and they are widely available in producing regions. There is something whimsical about marking the passage of time and seasonal produce … Continue reading A Martini with Blackberries
A Martini with Kelp Chips / Crisps
This is the yin and the yang of healthy seaweed with (ahem) a slightly less healthy martini. Kelp is a super food, and very tasty. If you can (sustainably) forage it nearby, this is an easy way to enjoy it with a drink. The steps I don’t season mine. It has enough salt and iodine flavouring already. However, if you want to season it, I … Continue reading A Martini with Kelp Chips / Crisps
Crunchy Air Fryer Aubergine (Eggplant)
This is a really easy and very tasty way to prepare aubergine using your air fryer. The texture goes really well with a martini and you can season it a number of different ways to suit your taste. Continue reading Crunchy Air Fryer Aubergine (Eggplant)
The Martini Socialist 