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The best food to pair with vodka

The best food to pair with vodka

Posted on October 4 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 15 2021 at 11:10

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