Category Archives: Drinks

Serious Food Magazines

Posted on 01/03/2013 by

I love a good magazine, from Gadgets to Bushcraft to Rugby Union, Cricket and everything in between, basically I am a sucker for a good glossy magazine.  They are perfect for the holiday journey or simply as great coffee table … Continue reading →

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the espresso machine for the car – Handpresso Auto

Posted on 18/10/2012 by

Two of my favourite things, coffee & gadgets! and with this new coffee maker from handpresso you can have both “the espresso machine for the car”. Handpresso Auto This good looking gadget fits neatly in the glove box or in … Continue reading →

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Live Beer Blogging at #EBBC12 Leeds

Posted on 20/06/2012 by

As part of the European Beer Blogging Conference held in Leeds in May 2012 we participated in a “Live speed beer blogging session”, 10 beers in an hour, a 5 minute pitch and taste from each brewer or brand ambassador. … Continue reading →

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Leeds Loves Food – Part #1

Posted on 01/06/2012 by

The fantastic weather over the weekend of Leeds Loves Food brought out the crowds to drink, feast and watch a few cookery demos…  Brian Turner was in attendance over the weekend for food demos, book signings and a hosted dinner … Continue reading →

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Mojito recipes

Posted on 11/04/2012 by

Along with my love of Havana Club Rum of which I have mused on before here Havana Club Rum & Havana Cultura I do love a cool, refreshing, rum based cocktail….  so it’s Mojito time!  The Classic Mojito and from the … Continue reading →

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Coffeeholic Camping & Travel Coffee makers

Posted on 09/04/2012 by

Hi, my name is Chris and I’m a coffeeholic! So what to do when you cannot get a decent cup of coffee? My trusty Bialetti stove top makes a great travel companion but as I also love gadgets there are … Continue reading →

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Homemade Pimm’s

Posted on 08/04/2012 by

I never really thought about Pimm’s being basically a cocktail bottled for your convenience but of course that is exactly what it is, so how about making your own? Here is a recipe supplied by The Lucky Pig cocktail bar … Continue reading →

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Rotten Subway Coffee !

Posted on 26/02/2012 by

Subway are really shockingly bad at coffee and customer service! Maybe this is something you already know but the Sandwich chain Subway are really shockingly bad! thank god I only visited for a coffee.  I was sober and the coffee … Continue reading →

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Sloe Gin

Posted on 03/11/2011 by

We have a fantastic crop of Sloe’s this year, the blackthorn bushes are full of big juicy fruits, so here is a simple method for Sloe Gin ready for Christmas, to drink yourself or bottle for Xmas gifts, Frugal Xmas … Continue reading →

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Charles A Hallas, Coffee Merchant, Skipton

Posted on 17/10/2011 by

I have driven past Charles Hallas Coffee Merchant’s on Skipton’s Gargrave Road a hundred times and never stopped for a look, until now! What a fantastic coffee lovers delight, an Aladins Cave of taste & aroma! When I called they … Continue reading →

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