Nuts are very much a firm favourite when it comes to martini snacks. From the humble peanut to wasabi macadamia nuts, there is something extremely pleasing about a small selection on the side of your martini to stave off hunger before dinner.
Read on for further ideas and inspiration:
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Dates with Salted Tahini: an unexpected Martini snack from Oman
A simple pairing from the heady frankincense aroma of Nizwa market in Oman.
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Hazelnut snacks
Hazelnuts have been consumed by humans for thousands of years. I am currently on the Island of Mull in the Hebrides. On the nearby island of Colonsay evidence suggests that local residents were consuming large amounts of the nut in 7000BC. The Hebrides can often feel very far from civilisation so the fact that…
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Egyptian Duqqah to accompany a martini
This is a simple snack item consisting of ground nuts, herbs and spices served with bread and some good quality oil. I’ve always been drawn to Egypt, old and new. It’s such a fascinating country with both grand and tumultuous history and I am delighted to include it in my blog with a contribution to…
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Bamboo Charcoal Peanuts
A tasty, black-coloured snack for an unusual martini accompaniment.
The Martini Socialist 