Drink for Victory! Canapés made from leftover food

Yes, I hate waste, and so should you. Winston Churchill would hopefully approve of these snacks to accompany a martini, and so would the war office. It’s basically a dead easy way to turn leftovers into a tasty snack. You will need some Bamboo skewers… And some cold leftovers, maybe from a roast dinner you made the day before. Essentially you can use pretty much anything … Continue reading Drink for Victory! Canapés made from leftover food

The Skylon Bar, London 4.5/5

If you’re in London, treat yourself. It’s not that expensive and you’re guaranteed a good quality cocktail in an excellent setting.    This is a lovely bar in a wonderful, all-welcoming part of London. The brutalist Southbank Centre with its grand but minimalist polished concrete slabs enjoys a wonderfully soft form of acoustics. The diverse array of visitors range from pondering thespians to the philosophical … Continue reading The Skylon Bar, London 4.5/5

The Churchill Martini

This is a crowd pleaser.    Winston Churchill was one of the world’s greatest war-time political leaders. He was also a martini drinker. We can thank both him and the classic drink for leading the fight against fascism. “I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me” What should be noted is that Churchill liked his martinis to be somewhat … Continue reading The Churchill Martini