A Martini with Octopus Carpaccio
A delicious, and possibly my favourite snack to accompany a martini at home. Continue reading A Martini with Octopus Carpaccio
La Pharmacie Anglaise, Brussels
A quirky, good-quality cocktail bar in the Coudenberg area of the Belgian capital. Continue reading La Pharmacie Anglaise, Brussels
A Martini with Danish Smørrebrød
Some colourful inspiration from Danish cuisine Continue reading A Martini with Danish Smørrebrød
Wild Life Gin from Alberta, Canada
Two beautiful gins with a good quality base elevated with lovely botanicals Continue reading Wild Life Gin from Alberta, Canada
Martinis with a Kick
A selection of hot and spicy martini variations of increasing fire and delight! Continue reading Martinis with a Kick
Oshibori towels for a first class martini experience
Japanese hot or cold towels to cleanse your hands and your soul before drinking the elixir of quietude Continue reading Oshibori towels for a first class martini experience
Bird, Copenhagen
An über trendy, cool and comfy bar in Frederiksberg Continue reading Bird, Copenhagen
A Dorrigo Bloody Mary
The Dorrigo Mary is a delicious Australian Bloody Mary variation using vodka infused with Dorrigo Pepper. Continue reading A Dorrigo Bloody Mary
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
Crab Roe Flavoured Broadbeans
This is another episode of “what intriguing martini snacks can we find in the Chinese Supermarket?” All credit to Longdan on the Walworth Road in South London for regularly mixing up their offerings to keep us delighted with new mouth sensations. As soon as I saw this one, I knew I had to try it. I love most forms of roe but am also aware … Continue reading Crab Roe Flavoured Broadbeans
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