Pink gin was originally created to cure seasickness. Plymouth Gin was simply mixed with a few drops of angostura bitters. Soon the sailors brought the recipe to the mainland and it became a popular drink in bars across England. Today we can enjoy a range of pink gins with flavours varying from tangy rhubarb to […]
Take It Sloe This Winter
There is no way we can survive winter without some Sloe Gin. It makes a great winter warmer, or you can fix up a Sloe Gin Fizz to match any celebration. Unfortunately, I am too lazy to pick my own fruit, even though I always fancy making my own Sloe Gin… maybe next year… But […]
Not So Lame Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Most people still seem to love all the fuss about Valentine’s Day: heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, flowers and teddy bears delivered to your work (happened to me once, I was petrified), followed by a romantic dinner in an Italian restaurant seated very cosily next to other couples in flickering candlelight… But there are still a […]