Month: June, 2020

Kitchen secrets: romesco

A Catalan classic, romesco brings a jolt of colour and flavour to any meal. Stock your fridge with our Head Chef’s version, and serve it with anything fresh from the barbecue – fish, meat or, as here, seasonal green vegetables Romesco originated in Tarragona, Catalonia in northern Spain, originally made by local fisherman to serve […]

The cocktail hour: Orange & Thyme Negroni

You may not be enjoying a sundowner abroad, but there’s no need not to sip something superior. Upgrade your aperitivo with this simple spin on a Negroni ORANGE & THYME NEGRONI 25ml Berry Bros. & Rudd Orange & Thyme Gin25ml Tempus Fugit, Gran Classico (or Campari)25ml Lustau Vermut RojoOrange peel Build over ice in a tumbler. Garnish with a […]

Your staycation guide: the South of France

Forget airline meals, waiting for your luggage or the queue for car rental, and get set for a seriously luxe staycation. Here’s our holiday hit-list, with everything you need to bring the South of France to you this summer Pack your imaginary suitcase, because we’re whisking you away to the South of France. Virtually, of […]

Kitchen secrets: Café de Paris butter

Whatever’s on the menu, make sure you have our Head Chef’s secret weapon on hand: Café de Paris butter. Stock the fridge with a stick of this and get set to slather it on anything that comes sizzling from the grill Years ago, on a trip to Toulouse, I came across a restaurant called L’Entrecôte […]