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The West Winds Wild Plum Gin 2020 early release has us drooling with excitement

West Winds Gin Wild Plum_2020

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Updated: 26/09/2020

With the West Winds Wild Plum Gin 2019 vintage a sell-out, it’s clear Australia’s love affair with gin is far from over. In fact, the award-winning distillery has brought forward the date for its 2020 release. Hallelujah!  Located in the gorgeous Margaret River region in Western Australia, the distillery uses native Davidson plums and Tasmanian sloe berries to create this very popular drop. This particular gin scooped five gold medals at the 2020 International Wine & Spirits Competition; the World Gin Masters 2020; the World Gin Awards 2020; the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020 as well as the Australian Gin Awards in November 2019, making it unequivocally Australia’s most awarded flavoured gin. If you love a gin with tart plum, zesty citrus and warm sweetness, then this is definitely the gin for you. In addition to the tart finish from the Davidson plums, you’ll discover a cosy sweetness thanks to banksia honey and the sloe berries, all perfectly balanced out with robust citrus notes. Established in 2010, The West Winds gin distillery is a true pioneer in Australian craft spirit production. Always pushing the boundaries, the distillery places an emphasis on product development and innovation. But don’t just take our word for it! Here’s a delicious cocktail recipe to get you started.  Wild Plum Fizz – 50ml The West Winds Wild Plum Gin – 20ml fresh lemon – 20ml sugar syrup – White of one egg – Soda Step 1: Add all but soda to cocktail tin with one cube of ice and shake. … Read More

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Get saucy with Manu Feildel this Bastille Day

Manu's beef wellington

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Updated: 10/07/2020

French chef, restaurateur and all-round nice guy, Manu Feildel loves his sauces. Let’s be honest, who doesn’t? And with Manu’s new range of French-inspired sauces –  ‘The Sauce By Manu’ – you can now bring a little bit of France home. No need to fuss about, trying to get the sauce just right, as Manu has taken care of this for you. All you need to do is simply focus on pulling together the rest of the meal.  If you’re planning to celebrate Bastille Day with a French dish, why not take Manu up on his offer to give you a helping hand. Manu currently has six sauces available from Woolworths (RRP $5): Peppercorn, Lamb & Rosemary, Mushroom, Red Wine, White Wine, and Mustard Sauce.  To kick off the celebrations, why not try Manu’s delicious Beef Wellington recipe. Beef Wellington & Manu’s Red Wine Sauce “My delicious version of a classic French Red Wine Sauce. Made with shiraz, veal and beef glace, onions and classic herbs and spices. I love whisking in a knob of butter just before serving. Magnifique!” INGREDIENTS (serves 4) 800g-1kg Beef Eye Fillet 20ml Olive Oil 8-10 Very Thin slices of Prosciutto 1 Sheet Careme Butter Puff Pastry Or 2 Sheets Of Puff Pastry 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 X 150g Pouches The Sauce By Manu – Red Wine Sauce 400g Swiss Brown Mushrooms, coarsely chopped 3 Golden Shallots, coarsely chopped 3 Cloves Garlic, crushed 6-8 Sprigs Thyme 30ml Olive Oil 30g Butter 50ml Madeira Or White Wine METHOD 1. Line… Read More

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Flavoured gin liqueurs are tipped to be the next big gin lover’s obsession

Grenall's Gin

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Posted: 23/06/2020

Once upon a time, G&Ts were the drink of choice for older members of the family (think, Grandma) but over the last few years, we’ve watched the world reignite its explosive love affair with gin and now Grandma is looking pretty cool and way ahead of her time.  And there’s no sign of the gin revolution slowing down with one of Britain’s’ oldest distillers, Greenall’s, introducing two fruity flavored gin liqueurs that are guaranteed to entice established and new to gin drinkers to try something a little different.  Greenall’s Green Apple and Hibiscus Gin Liqueur: A modern flavour profile, this liqueur perfectly balances the crisp green apple, which is synonymous with English summers, with the sweet-sour tanginess of hibiscus.  Greenall’s Blood Orange, Fig and Ginger Gin Liqueur: Balancing the intense blood orange with the luscious sweetness of fig and the zest spiciness of ginger, this liqueur offers new gin consumers a taste of gin with modern and appealing, complementary flavours. The new liqueur-style gins are designed to be served with soda water; on the rocks; or with sparkling wine, adding a fruity twist to champagne cocktails. The liqueurs are only 20% alcohol as opposed to the Original London Dry Gin which is 37.50% alcohol. The Blood Orange liqueur is available for your drinking pleasure at Dan Murphy’s ($33.99) and select BWS stores ($35). At this stage, the Green Apple liqueur is only available at Dan Murphy’s. Greenall’s Green Apple Collins 50ml Greenall’s Green Apple and Hibiscus Liqueur 25ml fresh lemon juice Soda water Mint garnish… Read More

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Take the stress out of baking with these super fun kits by Baker’s Box

Rocky road cupcakes Baker's Box

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Posted: 21/06/2020

Your bestie just called and asked whether you’d like to come over with a few other gal pals for an afternoon of baked festivities. Oh, and bring a plate! The truth is, you’re not regular baker, so the chances of you having all the staples in the pantry are next to zero.  You look in the pantry and your suspicions are confirmed. You’re pretty much out of everything you need to whip up a  batch of brownies or cupcakes. And that means going to the supermarket and spending a bomb just to restock the pantry. And let’s be honest, the standard supermarket cake or brownie mix isn’t going to cut it, either, so that’s not an option.   This brings us to Baker’s Box, a clever and new way of baking at home. This innovative business beautifully assembles baking kits that contain pretty much everything you need (minus perishables such as eggs or milk) so that you can create mouth-watering baked goodies such as cakes, cookies, and slices at a whim. Plus you can take all the credit for baking such glorious looking treats.  Kits contain pre-measured ingredients so as long as you’re able to follow a recipe, you shouldn’t have any problems pulling together a plate of baked goods that will knock the socks off your guests. And you don’t have to be an experienced baker – beginners will also find the kits extremely user-friendly. Because the ingredients are pre-measured to the exact amount required for each recipe, this not only helps save time, but… Read More

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Disaronno and Diesel: When two iconic Italians collaborate

Disaronno

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Updated: 22/06/2020

You can drink it straight, add a dash to your coffee, make cocktails with it and even add a splash to your G&T. With its almond base, Amaretto is one of those liqueurs that divides people. You’re either a fan, or not. And that’s okay, because that in itself is a great conversation piece over a tipple. But for those who love a traditional sweet Italian almond flavoured liqueur, you’ll want to consider having a bottle of Disaronno in the cabinet for those times you feel like a hit of sweet, sweet Italy.  Rich, but delicate, Disaronno is flavoured by a combination of herbs and spices that are then soaked in apricot kernel oil. And for something a little different, there is now a “Disaronno wears Diesel” – Limited Edition bottle run – with a bold, ironic style that shows Disaronno’s instantly recognizable logo wrapped in Diesel’s signature denim pattern. The design is a reflection of the brands shared approach towards creativity and originality.  While this isn’t the first Disaronno x Diesel partnership, there is a newly created ‘Disaronno wears Diesel’ cocktail to celebrate their latest collaboration.  INGREDIENTS: 50 ml Disaronno 20 ml Jamaica Rum overproof 30 ml Lime Juice 20 ml Passion Fruit syrup 8 Mint leaves Crushed Ice Mint sprig and raspberry METHOD:  Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the ingredients, shake vigorously and strain into a chilled glass filled with ice. Garnish with mint leaves and a single raspberry.

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The spice tailor butter chicken: an Indian classic

The spice tailor butter chicken

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Updated: 19/11/2022

The Spice Tailor of London is a magician with spices and delicious dishes. The king of Indian (restaurant) curries, butter chicken is a velvety, tomato-based curry with little nuggets of lightly charred tandoori chicken hiding in its creamy depths. I have so many memories of eating this dish that i think we must have ordered it every time we went to an Indian restaurant! My two Delhi favourites were served at Moti Mahal and The Embassy and, later, the restaurant at The Park Royal where I spent some time learning in the kitchen. The recipe does have a few steps, and you can cheat by buying ready-made tandoori chicken or pastes, but it won’t be as good or as satisfying. This sauce has a lot of tomatoes, so the end product will depend on how sweet or sour the tomatoes are. You will need to taste and adjust the final dish as necessary, adding more or less sugar depending on how tart or sweet the sauce is. Serve with Naan or Paratha for a delicious and satisfying meal.  Ingredients For the tandoori-style chicken pieces: For the chicken: 6 skinned, bone-in chicken joints, cooked as for Tandoori-style Chicken, but cook for 18 minutes(for original Tandoori-style Chicken when not cooking for butter chicken, cook for 20 – 22 minutes, until cooked through.) A slice of unsalted butter, melted  A little paprika or Kashmiri chilli powder For the marinade: 2½ tbsp lemon juice 1 rounded tsp salt  120g full-fat plain yoghurt  4 large garlic cloves   1 Indian green… Read More

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The best of isolation eating: How to make the viral Dalgona Bailey’s whipped coffee dessert

Dalgona recipe

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Posted: 22/04/2020

Coffee? A favourite. Bailey’s? A dessert must. Combine the two? Ultimate heaven. It’s gone viral, especially on the Bailey’s Facebook page and now, you can make the Dalgona yourself. It’s quite easy… Baileys Dalgona Coffee Prep Time: 5 minutes Servings: 2 servings INGREDIENTS 60ml milk 60ml Baileys Original Irish Cream 60ml vodka 1 1/2 tbsp instant coffee 1 1/2 tbsp light brown sugar (18 grams) 1 1/2 tbsp hot water INSTRUCTIONS 1. Combine milk with Baileys Original Irish Cream and vodka (this should be a 1:1:1 ratio). Divide between 2 serving glasses with ice. Set aside. 2. Add instant coffee, sugar, and hot water to a tall container. Whip using a hand mixer or immersion blender with whisk attachment for 1-2 minutes until it reaches a thick and creamy consistency. 3. Spoon the whipped coffee on top of the milk in the 2 serving glasses. Serve with a straw – it’s best to stir as you go

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Recipe: Baileys Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

Hot cross buns

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Posted: 12/04/2020

Ingredients: 100ml milk 100ml Baileys Chocolat Luxe 6g dried yeast 1 tsp sugar 420g bread flour 30g cocoa powder 100g cold butter, cut into small cubes 1/2 tsp salt 45g sugar 2 eggs 150g milk chocolate chips 4 tbsp plain flour 3 tbsp Baileys Original Sugar syrup, to glaze Method: Heat the oven to 200C/400C. Add the milk and Baileys Chocolat Luxe to a jug and heat in the microwave for 1 min. Leave to cool to blood temperature, then add the yeast and 1 tsp of the sugar and stir to combine. Leave the yeast to bloom for 5 mins. Add the flour, cocoa, salt and butter to a large mixing bowl and rub in the butter until the mixture has the texture of fine breadcrumbs. Add the sugar, then make a well in the middle and add the 2 eggs and the milky yeast mixture. Bring the mixture together into a soft dough, then turn out onto a floured work surface and knead for 10 mins until the dough is smooth and stretchy. Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover in cling film and leave to proof somewhere warm for a couple of hours, or until the dough has doubled in size. Tip the dough out onto a floured surface and spread out into a rectangle. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips and knead again so that they are evenly dispersed. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces, shape into buns, place on a lined tray and cover with cling film until doubled in… Read More

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The gin to have when you’re not having a gin

CEDERS alt gin

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Posted: 28/02/2020

With mindful March just around the corner, there are those who are trying to be a little healthier and more balanced by reducing their alcohol intake for the month. Then are those who are giving up alcohol all together for a variety of reasons. And then there are those good, responsible humans who regularly nominate themselves as ‘designated drivers’ (you know who you are). But just because you’ve decided it’s time to cut out the alcohol, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a cool, refreshing G&T bursting with your favourite botanicals, garnished with a slice of lime.  Now that we have your attention, let’s talk about the hottest, grown-up, non-alcoholic gin alternative on the market – CEDER’S. Yes, it’s so boss, even the name of the alt-gin is all uppercase.  Produced in Sweden, CEDER’S is a distilled, non-alcoholic alt-gin created using pristine Swedish water, and rare South African and classic gin botanicals. Two of the three varieties are now available in Australia – CEDER’S Classic and CEDER’S Wild. CEDER’S Crisp is the third variety featured on the website but is not yet available in Australia.  Botanicals used to create the alt-gin include juniper, coriander, lavender, geranium, buchu, rooibos, grapefruit, ginger and clove. The result is a beautifully created alt-gin with all the traditional characters of an alcohol-based gin, without the consequences.  The ‘classic’ variety is described as floral and balanced while the ‘wild’ is spicy and intriguing. It’s best served in a gorgeous glass with a good quality tonic and a twist of your favourite fruit… Read More

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Recipe: Blood orange Negroni cocktail

Fratelli Fresh Negroni cocktail drink Sydney 2

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Posted: 05/09/2019

Sure, the classic Negroni is a winner and has been for hundreds of years; ut have you tried a blood orange one? There’s a new gin out there by Whitley Neil that’s all about heroing flash flavours like rhubarb & ginger, blood orange and pink grapefruit. So, by using any one of them in the classic recipe, you get a new dimension that makes it better. But, don’t take our word for it. Here’s how to make your own. Blood orange Negroni recipe Blood Orange Negroni 25ml Blood Orange Whitley Neill Gin 25ml Aperol 25ml Sweet Vermouth Method: Build in glass & Stir Orange slice garnish

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