I remember as a teenage kid that there was a large glass jar, like the old fashioned ones for sweets, full of pink rice in a clear liquid. It used to be nice warmed up as some kind of alcoholic dessert. So, now as an adult of far too many years to mention, I thought [...][...]
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Prawns in the Sun
What could be better than being on holiday in sunnier climes with a copy of The Sun, bottle of wine and a big bowl of prawns?[...]
A nice cup of tea
At the beginning of this year I drove a Luton van with my brother in law and Angela’s brother in law, all the way to Spain. The weather was just the same as today, lots of snow and ice everywhere. What is it with us Brits? All we wanted once we got to the apartment [...][...]
December 1st, 2010 - 7:25 pm § in Drink
Not convinced by the marketing, but tastes OK
It says it is an classic oriental vitality drink. I bet if I asked my parents, aunts and uncles, they would raise an eyebrow and give a look of distain. Tastes like Vimto and makes for a warming drink when this cordial is mixed with hot water. Other than that, it is more like modern [...][...]
Vietnamese Coffee
I recently got a batch of Vietnamese coffee for the office. It got the thumbs up due to its smooth, velvety chocolate taste. I would definitely recommend it to any coffee lover.[...]
May 22nd, 2009 - 3:45 pm § in Drink
Britvic V Water equal dish water
Don't be taken in. This tastes very weak. Not very refreshing and a disappointment. I am looking forward to trying my Lime and Lemongrass cordial by Belvoir though.[...]
April 26th, 2009 - 8:15 pm § in Drink
Low alcohol version more expensive
Just saw a bottle of Peter Lehman Barossa Semillon, the low alcohol version was £2 more expensive that the normal one. Go figure.[...]
May 29th, 2007 - 2:02 pm § in Drink
Beer prices in Prague
Prague is renowned for its great beer and great prices. What does drive me nuts is the places that start to take the p*ss when it comes to prices creeping up to the ridiculous. Anything less than 30kc for a half litre beer is a bargain and probably a traditional local bar. Up to about [...][...]
February 21st, 2007 - 8:44 pm § in Drink
Chinese Tea anyone?
I saw this web site in a Sunday paper and thought it if you like Chinese tea and have lots of money to spend then this is your place! I haven't got the first clue about Chinese tea but I am sure they must be good. Emeyu tea web site [...]
January 31st, 2007 - 6:51 pm § in Drink
Coffee, yeah what kind!
For those like me that get confused all all the different options, here is an easy guide Brewed – traditional American-style coffee, percolated, steeped, dripped, or pressed. Espresso – pressure-brewed one cup at a time through 2oz of ultra-fine grounds. Cappuccino – espresso[...]