Tag: summer

The cocktail hour

There are few better things in life than a really good cocktail – but you needn’t be a master mixologist to shake one up at home. Here are three easy serves to savour on a summer evening

A palette of pinks: six shades of rosé

The palest shades from Provence have dominated wine lists in recent years, but there are plenty more hues, and styles, of rosé to discover. We pick six of our favourites

The ultimate apéritif: three simple summer canapés

A warm summer’s evening deserves to be savoured – and there’s no better way to do so than with a glass of something cold in hand, not to mention something to nibble on. Whether you’re hosting for four or 40, our Head Chef Stewart Turner has compiled three simple canapés that are destined for the […]

Picnic essentials: Scotch eggs

Whether its Ascot, Lord’s, Glyndebourne, the beach or the back garden, picnic season is upon us. For us, Scotch eggs are an essential part of any proper blanket feast; here, our Head Chef provides recipes for three different types: kedgeree, chorizo, and pea, mushroom and wild garlic