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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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Really excellent - if somewhat pricey - cheese, kale and baharat pide @oklava_ldn today. Loved the punchy pickles on the side too but £30* for what is basically a pizza, a salad and a small glass of (orange) wine is going it a bit, isn’t it guys? Or am I totally out of touch with London prices. * + a charity donation of £1 which I didn’t mind paying at all . . . #pide #kale #cheese #pickles #vegetarian #orangewine #oklava #oldstreet #londonrestaurantsIf you’ve watched with increasing horror as Australia has gone up in flames you’ll be relieved to know that there are now a number of ways you can help those most affected. One imaginative one has been spearheaded by wine merchant @gusgluck who is co-ordinating an auction of rare Australian wines this weekend to raise money for the many wineries affected by the blazes. (Swipe for an example) Follow Gus for more details of the auction and read the very good piece on @jancisrobinson’s website to find out other ways you can help. . . . #australiaisburning #australianbushfires #australianwine #wine #wineauction #instawine #winestagram #regramWas away too much to buy in a whole load of different cheeses this Christmas but I was given a huge wedge of this absolutely glorious Pitchfork Somerset cheddar by my pals @trethowansdairy which I shared with family and friends and have been enjoying since I got home. It really is the most perfect cheddar - deep and full of flavour but not too aggressively strong so lovely with a good glass of red (by no means true of all cheeses) as well as beer and cider, obviously. Toasts well too. Shall be sad when it’s finished though I can (and will) obviously buy more. . . . #cheese #cheddar #pitchfork #trethowansdairy #gift #grilledcheese #happydaysFour of the alcohol-free drinks from my new book How to Drink without Drinking are in @guardianfeast today: red ‘wine’ hot chocolate, turmeric latte (for which I suggest using @rebel_kitchen’s Rebel Mylk), cranberry cordial to use up those leftover cranberries and a chocolate espresso martini (plus 2 more online if you go to the @guardian website - a switchel and a banana, coconut and cardamom lassi). You can buy the book from the Guardian Bookshop (and do please rather than Amazon!) #howtodrinkwithoutdrinking. . . . #alcoholfree #dryjanuary #mocktails #sober #soberlife #guardianfeast Follow on Instagram

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