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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 March 1 2022 at 08:10

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

Tags: food:fish & shellfish apricot-flavour beer kriek peach-flavoured beer 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 Lady Grey Orange Pekoe drink:champagne & sparkling Moscato d'Asti Clairette de Die drink:tea & coffee blinis galettes eggs food:Soups & starters fruit compote pancakes lemon chocolate sauce maple syrup golden syrup berries food:desserts & cakes smoked salmon
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An easy Easter brunch for six

An easy Easter brunch for six

Posted on April 2 2022 at 07:09

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