So the nice people at KBE drinks were kind enough to give me a bottle of Bombay Bicycle IPA to taste at a recent Casual Dining trade show, so as I’m not a fan of the normal fizzy crap served up in the majority of Indian restaurants I was hopeful it would be a big step forward. And I’m pleased to say it is. OK it’s not a Runaway brewery or Cloudwater offering because it’s still mass market rather than small batch craft. But credit where credit’s due it tastes pretty good. It’s darker than a lager, almost a full on amber, clear, crisp to taste and slightly hoppy but…
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If you are looking for something a little different as a stocking filler these maybe worth trying. I’ve not tested them, or even seen them, I just got their press release and thought it was worth repeating, I leave it to you to discover if they’re any good (or not): Their Press Release: This Christmas Steenbergs is delighted to announce their new range of hand-blended Old Hamlet mulling spices, presented in traditional cloth bags which are hand sewn in the UK. Dating back to Medieval times, mulled wine has been enjoyed as an aromatic warming drink during winter months, especially at Christmas and Steenbergs is keen to carry on the…
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Curry Themed T Shirts curryculture.co.uk has teamed up with a leading UK design agency to launch a new line of curry themed t-shirts. I know it sounds insane but wait to you see the designs, you’re going to love them. Current favourites include the women’s Naaaan t shirt and the mens Tandoori Geller. I realise you probably have no clue what we are talking about so take a look and all will become clear. Sourced using ethical, certified organic cotton products, they will make a great present for the curry lover in your life. So if you’re fed up with dull t-shirts why not check out our range, follow this…
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Gary’s Scotch Bonnet & Mango Sauce
It’s always nice when someone gives you a present, so today my friend Gary brought in some of his homemade Scotch Bonnet & Mango Sauce. So we immediately hot footed…
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Nadiya’s Simple Spices – My Points of View!
So a few days ago I was asked to give some comments on Nadiya’s Simple Spices by the team at BBC’s Points of View. I must have talked a load…
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Nana’s Chutneys are delicious
So it’s been a while since I bought these chutneys after seeing them pitched on Dragon’s Den one evening, but I have to say Nana’s Chutneys are some of the…
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East at Home Review
East at Home were kind enough to send me a sample “meal at home box for 2” to try last week, so although this is not a paid promotion, the…
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Magic Meals from Mandira
We were fortunate enough to receive a sample of some of Mandira’s Kitchen Indian freezer meals last week and having had the chance to try them over the last few…
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Vegan Chilli Sauces
Another Christmas gift idea has been sent to us and one that will appeal to the Vegan curry lovers in your friends and family. Chilli No 5 describe this as…
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Here is a Christmas gift idea that looks good to me
Not tried it and nothing to do with curry, but mixing two of my other favourite things, tea and whisky together has got to be a good thing. This must…
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The Birmingham Balti Bowl Company
The curry world is not just about restaurants, there are a huge number of other businesses, home chefs and curry enthusiasts involved in the industry and today we look at…
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A Trio of Chutneys from The Truckle Cheese Company
The Truckle Cheese Co. asked us to review three of their chutneys and give our verdict so after receiving their samples, we sat down in the office to give them…
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Fresh India by Meera Sodha
There are plenty of recipe books available today but it’s always great to receive a new one, so when my son got me a copy of Fresh India by Meera…
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Community Comfort
We’ve just made a donation and got our copy of Community Comfort and you should too. For a small (or big) donation – it’s your choice – you get 100…
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Dishoom Recipe Book Review
There seems to be a new recipe book published every day at the moment as we all turn ourselves into culinary wizards, or not, depending on your dedication to the kitchen.
Perhaps this is the influence of Bake Off and Master Chef, but either way I have invested in a few of the latest Indian recipe books and will review them over the next few weeks to let you know if, in my opinion, they’re any good or not for the average amateur chef.
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