26 days ago by deeHowe

Cologne du 68 does not deserve to be relegated to the ‘afterthought’ territory where most colognes reside (in my mind, at least). Considering its massive list of notes (68!), it smells simple, plush, and elegant; not at all the Frankenstein monster I had mentally prepared myself for. It opens, like ...

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34 days ago by Ben Hardy

Blackcurrant wine, or at least this bottle, is far nicer that the half bottle of Retsina I discovered in my parents' fridge. Claire thought the Retsina sufficiently unpalatable that she did not drink more than half a glass before asking for the wine I had made. We are in York, visiting Quin, who has ...

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52 days ago by tuonela

Finnish alcohol free glögi: a Christmas drink for everybody! (English and Spanish)

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65 days ago by Pekoni

So yesterday I was supposed to go have a nice dinner with some friends to celebrate Karoliina’s birthday (which by the way was in July ) but as my luck would have it I couldn’t go. I was giving a presentation in the afternoon and suddenly started feeling really light headed and nauseous. Then half w ...

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69 days ago by Bozzograo

A very easy dessert with few ingredients, this tart should make the whole family happy. It is vegan if you use vegan puff pastry. This tart can cook in the oven while you’re having lunch and will be ready to eat at the end of the meal, it is very good while still warm, you can serve it with ice crea ...

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74 days ago by korespondent

Beaune is an excellent starting point for walks in the claret area. The walled locus is called „The Capital of Wine” through the French, again it is surrounded by means... Related posts: Beaune has several museums, and one of them is naturally The very finest, starting point quality ruby is thence r ...

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78 days ago by Ben Hardy

This was our Thanksgiving bottle, although there were several other ones of the shop-bought grape variety. It was a lovely evening with plenty of food. Including Claire and me, we had nine people around the table - which is more than fits comfortably. Claire had spent all day at home cooking, and it ...

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80 days ago by Estelle Platini

Here is an overview of the German varieties of white grapes. Riesling It is the finest and best known of Germany’s white varieties. Its small grapes ripen late – in October or November. This long, slow ripening period allows it to develop more aroma and a harmonious balance. Wine: fragrant, fine-fru ...

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83 days ago by 18saughtonmains

More on localised food production, but this time it’s the social and economic benefits that I’m concerned about… Last year I bought some Summer-fruiting raspberries (Glen Ample) which I planted down the allotment. Bought 10 but realistically there’s only space … Continue reading →

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84 days ago by Hapless gardener

Well, it turns out that our dear friend the blueberry is a bit of a diva. If you mention to a gardener that you are growing blueberries, they will without fail say 'have you got some ericaceous compost?' Got myself some what now? Apparently blueberries will only leave their dressing room if given ac ...

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