There isn’t much as comforting as a cup of hot chocolate on a grey winter day. It’s been described as ‘more than a food, less than a drug’, and that definitely rings true for modern chocoholics who have those clever ancient Mayans to thank for transforming ordinary little cacao pods into the scrumptious confectionery we know and love as hot chocolate today. Try this cocoa recipe with a kick of chilli to warm you up.
One benefit of being a grown-up? You can treat yourself to creamy, boozy dessert cocktails after dinner.
Celebrate cocktail hour with something inspired by the tropical summer isles. A batch of our mango-coconut daiquiris will always go down well at the end of a long work week.
Cocktails are forever. They are even for winter. And these frosty frozen cocktails of ours are worth their weight in gold. Serve them up the next time you have people over. Or, you know, just treat yo’ self!
It’s cocktail hour! And what could be more refreshing after a long day than the exquisite taste of watermelon? Not to mention this beautiful fruit is packed with vitamin C, antioxidants and water. So raise a glass to these amazing watermelon mojitos.
The classic, simple recipe that was famously enjoyed by Ernest Hemingway himself, a Bloody Mary is delicious with brunch, and equally socially acceptable. To our readers who are thinking of mixing their own spicy, boozy blend, we suggest you take Mr Hemingway’s advice: ‘If it lacks authority, add more vodka.’
The next time you sit down for your morning cuppa, perhaps consider spicing it up with the delectable taste, aroma and health benefits of a blend tailored in India.Masala chai, or quite simply chai as it is commonly known, dates back to the early 1900s, and comes with a story as unique as its flavour.
Feel like something cool and refreshing? Shandies have always been popular, but they’re taking on a cult-like status we can’t ignore.
Winter is made for foodie indulgences like this one. And we seriously can’t get enough of our salted caramel hot chocolate. Not to mention that it’s super easy to make.
Simple and comforting or souped-up and indulgent, there’s nothing quite like a mug of proper hot chocolate. By ‘proper’, we mean made the old-fashioned way: Real chocolate stirred into hot milk until it melts, creating a thick, rich, creamy cup of happiness. Sugar and other flavourings might be added – with no powdered milk in sight.