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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Salted caramel, invented in 1990 by Pierre Hermé, it is simply caramel with sea salt on the top, the beauty of this is, it caters for those of us who love sweet and savoury foods. Recently this little gem has become popular in Chocolate, ice...
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8th June 2015 Russell Deasley
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These ten Rocky Road recipes don’t have to be just for the kids, us adults enjoy a treat now and again and anything with a Rocky Road recipe in it is sure to get our taste buds on the right road. So buckle that seat...
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1st June 2015 Russell Deasley
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When most people think of mint julep recipes they instantly imagine the cocktail made with bourbon, but these recipes are not just drinks, but a good mix of foods as well. So join me as I take a look at a few varieties of the...
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30th May 2015 Russell Deasley
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No adult party would be complete without cocktails and cake. But why waste time making both of them when you could make them both together! These are ten recipes for cocktails and cakes often presented in the same glass! So raise your Cake-tinis as we...
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21st May 2015 Russell Deasley
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