The Pepper Dulse Martini
A beautiful infused martini made with a rare but addictive seaweed Continue reading The Pepper Dulse Martini
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Simple Pleasures – Serving Bread and Butter with a Classic Martini
The unexpected discovery that bread and butter makes a perfect accompaniment to a martini, providing comfort and enhancing the sense of simple appreciation. Continue reading Simple Pleasures – Serving Bread and Butter with a Classic Martini
Scandi Jan (not Dry Jan) a Nordic way to enjoy January
A wholesome Nordic way to enjoy January Continue reading Scandi Jan (not Dry Jan) a Nordic way to enjoy January
Simple Syrup with a Tinge
A simple syrup for limoncello, old fashioneds, coffee and all sorts of cocktails. Continue reading Simple Syrup with a Tinge
The Foragers Martini at BOCA Dubai
A Spanish restaurant focussed on sustainability serves up a foraged martini in the heart of Dubai’s financial centre. Continue reading The Foragers Martini at BOCA Dubai
Scottish Onigiri
Japanese onigiri using Scottish smoked salmon Continue reading Scottish Onigiri
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
BYOB at Ar Bòrd, Dervaig
This is a beautiful, intimate restaurant in Dervaig on the Isle of Mull, Scotland, sourcing a wealth of good quality local produce. Continue reading BYOB at Ar Bòrd, Dervaig
A Spicy Martini with Seaweed Hot Sauce
There is something deeply tantalising about the way a spicy martini whets your appetite. I think it goes especially well if the martini is to be followed by seafood, especially shellfish. You can make a spicy martini with all sorts of hot sauces, including Tabasco or Sriracha, but I cannot think of a more perfect hot sauce to use for a pre-seafood aperitif than this … Continue reading A Spicy Martini with Seaweed Hot Sauce
A Martini on the Rocks at EE-USK in Oban
A review of the excellent seafood restaurant EE-USK in the Scottish Highland town of Oban. Continue reading A Martini on the Rocks at EE-USK in Oban
The Martini Socialist 