It’s Friday, we are back to work with the reopening of our shop and coffee bar. The Covid experience has been a rollercoaster of every emotion under the sun. I know the ride isn’t over but getting back to work and routine feels good. So when a normal work week returns and you need a wind down cocktail to kick off the weekend try my Sparkling wine, gin and pomegranate cocktail.
2 oz. PC Black Label Sparkling Beverage Pomegranate Lemon 1 oz. gin ½ oz. lime juice, freshly squeezed 4 oz. prosecco, chilled Additional lime and sugar, for garnish
I cheated a little by using Presidents Choice Pomegranate and Lemon Soda then I added the gin, a squeeze of fresh lime juice and ice to a cocktail shake. After a good shake pour into a coupe or a lowball glass with a few pomegranate seeds. You can sugar the rim for added glitz.
Sip and relax.
Photographed with étoile home's new collection of Maritime inspired prints in tablecloths, tea towels and napkins. From left to right; Beakrush in Earth, Palermo Stripe in Geranium, Beakrush in Terracotta and the napkins in Palermo Stripe Geranium, Waves in Geranium and Waves in Terracotta. Glasses are vintage and the pink plate is from Ikea. New Maritime prints are available now to order but not on the website for a few more weeks. You can call or email with any enquiries.
I was recently reminded of something we used to make at summer camp called Bannock, an easy bread recipe that can be made on a fire using the last embers in a frying pan or wrapped around a stick.
I love how modern yet rustic this tart looks, it's an impressive dessert for any occasion, delicious served warm with a dollop of vanilla ice cream and best of all it's really easy to make. You can replace the fruit and herbs with anything that's in season and voilà!
It only takes a few minutes and 5 simple ingredients to make something as delicious as Crème Brûlée you will wonder why you haven't made this classic dessert more often. Plus, it is super impressive when you can finally have guests for dinner again, that day will come. Hang in there.
