An Irish Martini with Boatyard Double Gin
This is an outstanding Irish gin that makes a beautiful martini and a classic gin and tonic. Continue reading An Irish Martini with Boatyard Double Gin
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Crunchy Salmon Skin in the Air Fryer
This is one of the most popular recipes on my site. I’ve got two versions, the original air fryer one, plus my new go-to version which I do in the pan. Both turn out with good results, and obviously both go very well with a nice, cold martini! A lot of people don’t eat fish skin – and I get it. It’s a completely different … Continue reading Crunchy Salmon Skin in the Air Fryer
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 Blue Cheese Martini
An experimental martini made with blue-cheese infused spirit, but does it work? Continue reading A Blue Cheese Martini
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
Atmospheric Lighting with Palms
A simple, affordable way to create dramatic, exotic shadow-based lighting in your home or business Continue reading Atmospheric Lighting with Palms
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 Salt and Vinegar Martini at the National Portrait Gallery
If you’re in London, it’s time to visit the National Portrait Gallery. Even if you’ve been before, it’s had a refresh. And while you’re there, it would be rude not to pop upstairs for a meal and a drink at the rooftop restaurant, The Portrait. The Venue Richard Corrigan’s brasserie reopened in July after a refurbishment and it’s got a very tempting menu. One of … Continue reading The Salt and Vinegar Martini at the National Portrait Gallery
Hebridean Blue Cheese
This is a delicious, sharp but creamy cheese that goes really nicely with a martini. The Hebrides are a beautiful – if wet – constellation of islands located off the west coast of Scotland. One of these islands is the Isle of Mull, which like many places in this part of the world, has a wealth of culinary produce. Much of this produce goes exceedingly … Continue reading Hebridean Blue Cheese
Mini Onigiri to serve with Martinis
Onigiri are like a Japanese equivalent of a sandwich, consisting of rice, mixed with certain ingredients and then shaped, often into triangles. They can last up to three days (although this can depend on the ingredients and amount of salt and they are usually best eaten within 24 hours). They are often used in packed lunches or eaten at picnics. They are satisfying, tasty and … Continue reading Mini Onigiri to serve with Martinis
The Martini Socialist 