I don’t think any drink captures the summer party spirit more than a Piña Colada. It’s no wonder we are celebrating “National Piña Colada Day” today but let’s now feel shackled by the original recipe, not when there are so many great ways you can...
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13th June 2016 Russell Deasley
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For those of us who don’t know (like myself), Anisette is an anise-flavoured liqueur that comes from most Mediterranean countries. While not the easiest of drinks to mix or make with, there are still some amazing cocktail and food recipes to choose from…
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6th June 2016 Russell Deasley
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Most of these recipes don’t use real orange blossom water, but rather a substitute that is made from oranges. But it doesn’t matter what they are made with, what does matter is how good they taste…
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1st June 2016 Russell Deasley
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This cocktail made with gin and vermouth (and often garnished with an olive) is what “National Dry Martini Day” is all about. So why not celebrate this well-known mixed alcoholic beverage by trying one of these ten food and drink recipes…
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24th May 2016 Russell Deasley
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Everyday is a good day to celebrate this delicious French dessert, but ‘National Pears Helene Day’ is a good day to try it if you’ve never had it before. So grab a spoon and tuck into one of these mouthwatering recipes…
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23rd February 2016 Russell Deasley
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To celebrate “National Tempura Day” we have already seen some tasty deep fried recipes for it, but what about getting something to drink to wash them down. And while we are at it, maybe we should deep fat fry the drinks as well…
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6th January 2016 Russell Deasley
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There is no better way to enjoy the luxuriously creamy, belly-warming beverage that is Irish Coffee, than to celebrate National Irish Coffee Day! The original recipe was first discovered in 1942 by the Sheridan restaurant. Although the drink was born in Ireland, it grew up...
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29th November 2015 Russell Deasley
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It’s National Harvey Wallbanger Day! According to legend, on this day in 1970 a cocktail was named after a Manhattan Beach surfer called Harvey, but no one knows for certain. Interested in making a Harvey Wallbanger? Mix up three parts vodka, one part Galliano, and...
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7th November 2015 Russell Deasley
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While National Candy Day is about the day the first candy press machine was invented it is also about one particular sweet that was first produced using that very same machine. It’s called a Tootsie Roll and while we don’t really eat a lot of...
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3rd November 2015 Russell Deasley
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Peach Melba has been since 1892 and was invented by a French chef called “Auguste Escoffier”. Since the days of Escoffier the original recipe has not changed much at all, but there are some massive variations on the original recipe and all of them take...
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4th October 2015 Russell Deasley
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If you asked the experts what makes the perfect Bloody Mary they might surprise you with their answers. Because everyone has a different way of making it and some people don’t even make drinks with it…
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28th August 2015 Russell Deasley
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We are not talking about people who spend way too much time in the tanning booth, we are talking ice lollies here. For ingredient’s sake, a “Creamsicle” is anything that is both fruity and creamy. But it doesn’t have to be in the shape of...
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13th August 2015 Russell Deasley
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Sambucus Nigra or Elderflower, a relation to the honeysuckle family, this pretty white flower is found far and wide, enabling us to pick it and make various recipes from it. I always remember drinking elderflower tea whenever I had a cold because elderflower can be used...
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23rd July 2015 Russell Deasley
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Daiquiri is a spectacular cocktail that is easy to make, and is can also be used to make some amazing snacks and treats as well. So grab a bottle of rum and join me as we take a look at ten recipes all made with...
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18th July 2015 Russell Deasley
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The problem with ice cubes is most of them are rather boring in shape and they soon melt away in the hot summer sun to nothing more than a watery drink. That is where this lot come to the rescue because if you are looking...
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30th June 2015 Russell Deasley
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