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Which foods pair best with tawny port?

Which foods pair best with tawny port?

Posted on September 10 2014 at 13:52

We rarely think of tawny port as a flexible pairing for food. We serve it with stilton, obviously and with hard cheeses like cheddar, with nuts and dried fruits and over Christmas with fruit cake and mince pies but that’s usually as far as it goes.

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What are the best pairings for pancakes?

What are the best pairings for pancakes?

Posted on February 11 2024 at 08:10

If you’re planning a Pancake Day celebration for tomorrow and haven’t yet decided what to drink here are few ideas.

Tags: food:fish & shellfish apricot-flavour beer peach-flavoured beer kriek Pinot Noir drink:red wine Tokaji liqueur Muscat drink:sweet & fortified wine Gavi Soave Pinot Blanc drink:white wine sparkling cider dry cider Champagne wine:sparkling wine vodka raspberry liqueur Americano coffee rosé Champagne drink:rosé sparkling rosé sparkling ice-wine Orange Pekoe drink:tea & coffee Clairette de Die Moscato d'Asti drink:champagne & sparkling Lady Grey blinis galettes eggs food:Soups & starters fruit compote chocolate sauce maple syrup golden syrup berries pancakes lemon food:desserts & cakes smoked salmon
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An easy Easter brunch for six

An easy Easter brunch for six

Posted on March 6 2024 at 08:09

If you're planning ahead for Easter weekend and don't fancy doing the traditional big Easter Day lunch how about a brunch instead? Here's my menu for this time of year ...

Tags: Easter St Clements Punch Prosecco drink:alcohol-free drinks Chardonnay sparkling Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs Champagne muffins drink:champagne & sparkling banana banana and honey muffins bacon onion and cheddar muffins kedgeree smoked salmon smoked salmon kedgeree eggs dried fruit compote food:fish & shellfish fruit compote brunch
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