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Are infusions the next big thing in drink pairing? Qin Xie isn't totally convinced

Are infusions the next big thing in drink pairing? Qin Xie isn't totally convinced

Posted on January 20 2016 at 16:24

Every time I've been to Azurmendi, it's been a journey. The three Michelin-starred restaurant is situated half way up a very steep hill, about 15 minutes drive from Bilbao. In the evenings, almost every inch of the palatial structure is lit up like a glittering crystal; and as you drive up the winding road to reach the restaurant, it illuminates the darkness like a beacon.

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Chinese New Year is a celebration of feasts and family

Chinese New Year is a celebration of feasts and family

Posted on February 10 2017 at 07:25

Food, drink and travel writer Qin Xie explains what the Chinese drink with the most important feast of the year and what goes down well in her own family.

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Before and after. There is something very happy-making about putting up the Christmas tree. Thanks @eventsbychantal for the help and @regthe_veg for delivering it to my doorstep. . . . #christmastree #christmaslights #decorationsUnless you have some iberico (or ordinary) pig cheeks in the fridge you may have to plan this amazing recipe from @sherrymonster44 and @bar44tom ’s brilliant new book Tapas y Copas ahead. It’s cooked with Pedro Ximinez sherry and you can find the recipe through the link in my bio. Picture by @matt_inwood. Treat yourself! . . . #pork #ibericopork #porkcheeks #sherry #pedroximinez #tapasycopas #px #bar44Gloriously creamy Gorgonzola from @thaneeprince’s neighbourhood deli @dagiovannadeli for a fabulous indoor picnic yesterday (see next shot for the full spread) Thane is a great cook but appreciates the fact that you don’t need to be the one who makes the food, simply to know how to put a delicious meal together and where to go for good ingredients. (Living near Essex Road helps!) it’s a win win situation, less work for the host, supports your local indies and your guests actually get to chat with you rather than watch you getting flustered over the food. (Not that Thane would ever get flustered). There were also three ages of comté (this happens when you visit a food writer) and a bottle of one of my favourite natural wines Hurluburlu. Oh and the MINCE PIES from @jolene_colebrookerow were AMAZING. . . . #lunch #picnic #cheese #gorgonzola #comté #hurluberlu #bread #easyentertaining #foodwithfriendsMany delicious things to eat last night on @launcestonplace’s festive tasting menu including this gorgeous dish of roast celeriac and pecorino and these wicked little deep-fried potato stacks which came with the main course venison. Also a lovely Xmas tree. We were in the private dining room but the main dining areas are incredibly pretty. Good for a romantic night out. (There’s also a good value set lunch) #guest. . . . #celeriac #potato #deepfried #finedining #tastingmenu #kensington #londonfood #londonrestaurants Follow on Instagram

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