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Fish, Grain, Martini Food, Posts

Some Recent Danish Smørrebrød Recipes as Martini Accompaniments

Danish open sandwiches, or smørrebrød, pair well with martinis, and I enjoy experimenting with various recipes – particularly dependent on whatever is available in the shop, fridge or garden at the time. These Nordic dishes are great for dinner parties and can be prepared in advance. They keep well for an hour or two and are perfect for post-activity meals, such as after a sauna. Skål! Continue reading Some Recent Danish Smørrebrød Recipes as Martini Accompaniments

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Dairy, Martini Food, Posts, Sea Vegetables

Fusion Food: Seaweed Butter for Martini Canapés

I recently enjoyed a discovery taster menu at the beautiful Michelin-starred Greenhouse restaurant in London’s Mayfair area. I didn’t have any martinis as I didn’t want to spoil my palette before the dining extravaganza but the setting was beautiful, the food utterly inspiring and the service convivial and professional; in-depth but relaxed. What a treat! It certainly set my martini-obsessed brain into overload thinking of … Continue reading Fusion Food: Seaweed Butter for Martini Canapés

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More martini snacks and canapes

I’m just going to leave this here…    What could be easier than olives and cheese-stuffed peppers that you picked up at the shops on the way home? I particularly like the colour contrast of these two. Oh and the taste. You can’t go wrong with the lemony-buttery taste of Nocellara olive flesh, while the soft creamy cheese paired very indulgently with the sweet piccante … Continue reading More martini snacks and canapes

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Grain, Martini Food, Nuts, Posts, Vegan

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 the martini world. I wanted to write about duqqah, which … Continue reading Egyptian Duqqah to accompany a martini

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