A treat for anyone – these are great as an easy desert, and a treat for with coffees and in the evenings. You can make in large numbers in advance, store them in the freezer for up to a month and then pull them out when they’re needed. To Make 40 150g Caramel … [Read more...]
Melon and Pineapple crush
A picture paints a thousand words...and look how beautiful the drink above looks, that is, if you can draw yourself away from the beautiful sea and sun in the background! This little taste of summer will warm you up on even the coldest of Winter evenings, and it's great for … [Read more...]
Ideas for Adult Halloween Parties
You never outgrow Halloween. You just change the trick and treats. Decorations Decorating the venue is a big area to make the difference. Make it spookier, rather than cute like you would for a childs party. Try to get enough small tea-light candles, and not use the main … [Read more...]
Gluvine
As if a bottle of red didn’t taste good enough on a cool Autumn Evening, try it in this traditional German style. Warm, with such a wide infusion of flavours and smells, served in warmed mugs. A very simple, easy to make drink, which is an immediate favourite at many parties as … [Read more...]
Fruit Orchard Smoothie
Takes a bit more preparation than other smoothies, but perfect for those Autumn evenings! Serves 2 1 ripe Pear, peeled and quartered 1 Apple, peeled and quartered 2 large Red or Dark Plums, halved and stoned 4 ripe Damsons, halved and stoned 200ml water 1. Put the … [Read more...]
Beetroot, Carrot and Pear Energizer
Not the most appealing sounding ingredients, but as most strange mixes go, this is a very good one! The mix of the different tastes and the variety of colours is a great treat to the eyes, and an definite boost to the body Serves 1-2 2 small beetroots 1 carrot 1 … [Read more...]
Vodka Refresher
Serve it ice cold, and a great drink to have ready at a party To serve 1 Handful of Basil Leaves ½ Lime, cut into wedges 1 tsp Sugar 25ml Vodka 150ml Tonic Water Crushed Ice 1. Mash the Basil leaves, lime wedges and sugar into the bottom of a glass 2. Add the … [Read more...]
Virgin Mojito
The drivers version of a quality drink Serves 2 2 tbsp caster Sugar 2 limes Handful of mint sprigs Enough Ice cubes to fill 3 glasses Chilled Water 1. Rip the mint leaves into small pieces, and cut the wedges into small wedges 2. Add 1 spoon of the sugar, water, … [Read more...]
Pink Zinger Smoothie
A nice zing to this smoothy, great for giving that energy boost that you occasionally need! Serves 2 1 pink grapefruit 1 orange ½ lemon ½ lime 1. Peel the fruit, leaving on the white pith (the stringy stuff under the skin, above the fleshy fruit) 2. Blend together, … [Read more...]