Little known fact about me – for 6 years I worked in cocktail bars (very, very busy cocktail bars). The downside of this is that I am unapologetically snobby about my cocktails. I don’t like my mojitos too sweet, God help you if you go anywhere near my margarita with sour mix, I want my drinks garnished correctly, I demand quality spirits with clean, fresh ingredients and I mix a…
Anyone else suddenly get the occasional mid-week 9pm ‘screw the diet – treat yo’self’ feeling? That need for a sweet treat in order to pull yourself out of a hump-day slump? No? …just me then! When I get these moments of weakness I need to make something tasty quickly – and it is imperative that it’s ready before I come to my senses and reach for the carrot sticks… that’s…
Happy Friday guys and girls! So, with all the long weekends we’ve been having in the BVI recently, I’ve been having ample time to practice and perfect my boozy ice lollies and I wanted to share some of the successful concoctions with you – I started with the classic Gin and Tonic, progressed to Pimms and then decided to branch out with a Pomegranate Rose Spritzer. See the recipes below:…
The inspiration for this soup comes from my favourite restaurant in Old San Juan, Marmalade. Their tasting menus are to die for and I always make a point to visit when I’m in town. One of Chef Peter Schintler’s signature dishes is a Tiny White Bean Soup that is unbelievably delicious and it inspired me to try make something similar at home. His recipe can be found all over the…
