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The best food to pair with vodka

The best food to pair with vodka

Posted on January 14 2020 at 09:01

Vodka may be primarily thought of as a base for cocktails but in vodka-loving countries like Russia and Poland it’s always accompanied by food. Basically anything smoked, pickled or cured works well. Here are some ideas:

Tags: salad olivier Russian salad beetroot cucumber food:veg & salads smoked ham smoked sausage food:pork caviar smoked eel smoked mackerel blinis smoked salmon smoked fish food:fish & shellfish zakuski Polish vodka Russian vodka vodka drink:spirits & cocktails
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What are the best pairings for pancakes?

What are the best pairings for pancakes?

Posted on February 25 2017 at 07:10

If you’re planning a Pancake Day celebration for Tuesday and haven’t yet decided what to drink here are few ideas.

Tags: smoked salmon apricot-flavour beer peach-flavoured beer kriek drink:red wine Pinot Noir Tokaji liqueur Muscat drink:sweet & fortified wine Gavi Soave food:fish & shellfish Pinot Blanc sparkling cider dry cider Champagne vodka wine:sparkling wine raspberry liqueur Americano coffee rosé Champagne drink:rosé sparkling rosé sparkling ice-wine Moscato d'Asti Clairette de Die drink:champagne & sparkling Orange Pekoe drink:tea & coffee Lady Grey blinis eggs galettes food:Soups & starters fruit compote chocolate sauce maple syrup golden syrup berries lemon pancakes drink:white wine food:desserts & cakes
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A Valentine's dinner for lazy lovers

A Valentine's dinner for lazy lovers

Posted on February 10 2016 at 06:56

Whatever you get up to on Valentine’s night (and truly, I’d rather not know) my guess is you’ve got better things to do than spend it slaving over a hot stove. So this is an unashamed cheat’s menu for you to romance your loved one with the absolute minimum of effort. Needless to say, buy only the very best ingredients.

Tags: drink:white wine Champagne drink:champagne & sparkling fruit sorbet raspberry sorbet lemon sorbet iced vodka and lemon sorbet food:desserts & cakes lobster Hot buttered lobster with garlic, basil and ginger blinis caviar smoked salmon smoked salmon and caviar blinis food:fish & shellfish Valentine's Day white burgundy Chardonnay vodka
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