More Izakaya dishes

As I’ve previously mentioned, I love Izakaya culture.    So here are some more izakaya-inspired dishes to accompany a martini.    This is very simple: grill sweet potato in oil with a sprinkling of salt until ready. I was drinking a martini when I made this so I can’t remember how long it was in the oven for. 20 minutes? Who knows. There’s a reason … Continue reading More Izakaya dishes

Asparagus skewers to accompany a martini

   This is dead easy.    Asparagus is tasty and a bit of a luxury so it naturally pairs well with a martini. I love its distinctive flavour, visual appeal and most of all, its satisfying fresh and crunchy texture.    My brother and I were having a martini before dinner, but after we had drunk the first one we really just wanted to have … Continue reading Asparagus skewers to accompany a martini

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