Foodie news: what’s new?
Organic wild pomegranate balsamic vinegar
We adore this fruity pomegranate balsamic from Higher Nature. It’s gorgeous in salad dressings. Higher Nature supply vitamins, supplements and organic foodstuffs, but don’t discount this because it’s not in a posh glass bottle. A first class product.
1870 Mixers
Each of the seven varieties is made with pure Kentish spring water and flavoured with the finest natural ingredients from around the world: from Sicilian lemon oil to fiery African ginger. I was especially taken with the slimline tonic (well, I do like a gin) – it was lovely, not too sweet and a perfect complement to my favourite tipple.
Anchor Butter
are celebrating their 125th birthday, and to celebrate sent me some wonderful, nostalgic goodies, including a gorgeous butter dish – my fave. Click here to win some for yourself. Happy birthday, Anchor!
Wonderful Pistachios
These little sweet chilli flavoured wonders are absolutely evil. Eat one and you can’t help but scoff the whole packet. Seriously yummy!
Soreen’s new Toastie Loaf…
We love malt loaf in this house and this new ready-sliced loaf means that you don’t squish it when you cut it too. Perfect for a healthy breakfast!
Gourmelli.co.uk
sent me a lovely little selection of some of their luxury products:
The Smoked Chilli Garlic is a delicious combination of smoked chilli and garlic – I used it in a risotto and it was rather nice.
Tartufi Truffles & Mushrooms – a great alternative to mushrooms, the truffles add a new twist to any mushroom based recipe – fabulous in pasta, or served as a part of an antipasti plate.
Black Truffle Olive Oil – the subtle taste of black truffle blends perfectly with the olive oil – yummy drizzled over eggs benedict (I know, but honestly try it. Delicious).
Check out their enormous range at gourmelli.co.uk.
Oxo’s new salt and pepper grinders
These little beauties keep gravitating back to the kitchen from the dining room table. They’ve got a special dial so you can choose whether you want really find sprinkles, or a larger grind and they’re so useful I really need two pairs.
Capricorn Goats’ Cheese
The lovely chaps at Capricorn sent me the ingredients to make a gorgeous goats’ cheese risotto – yes even the wine! The end result was utterly delicious. Each little round of goat’s cheese has a lovely goat on it as well. Pick your favourite. Here at English Towers we’re team Beryl all the way! Find out more at www.capricorngoatscheese.co.uk
