Have you ever had tamarind before? No? I bet you may have and not even realized it. Drank a Caesar? Eat Indian Chutneys? Like Thai Curries? Tamarind can be found in many dishes and…
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I recently had an opportunity to try Suntory Toki for the first time thanks to my lovely friend Matt aka The Whisky Chef (see our Toki Party here). If you haven’t heard of this…
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Have you ever embarked on a romance that was fiery from the get go but had a short burn? You thought that it would last but after a few short weeks it came to…
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How do you take your coffee? For me, for this drink at least I’ll take mine double double. As in double cashew milk and double the whiskey. This cocktail is versatile as you can…
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While I’m classifying this colourful cocktail as a “julep” it looks more reminiscent of a sangria. Made with just a few ingredients this glorious beverage is perfect for quenching you (and your friends’) thirst…
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Have you heard of Hyssop before? I certainly hadn’t until recently. Hyssop is a herbaceous plant that has medicinal properties tied to helping with cough relief and as an antiseptic. I was intrigued by…
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Now this definitely doesn’t look like a traditional Mint Julep but it has all the essential ingredients. But to keep it interesting (and aesthetically appealing) I’ve layered the ingredients. I’ll be posting a more…
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I recently visited a Farmer’s Market in search of tayberries (sadly, I didn’t find any) but came across a stand with black, white and red currants. Now blackcurrants are no stranger to the spirits…
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The exact history of the Mint Julep is hazy to say the least. Some people say it was a tasty morning beverage for farmers in the south to get their farming on. Others say…
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We’ve all heard or perhaps read the Scarlet Letter. This tale set in Boston tells the story of the Hester Prynne having to wear the letter “A” on her dress and scorned by the…
