by Al la Carte | Friday, 27 March, 2015 | Books
Today is international whisk(e)y day so I wanted to recommend a really good book I’ve had for a couple of years now. Now in it’s 3rd edition, (photo above is my first edition copy), Ian buxton’s 101 whiskies to try before you die is a great little...
by Al la Carte | Monday, 16 March, 2015 | Cocktails
Ever since I saw Jeff Bridges in The Big Lebowski drinking white Russians like it was going out of fashion I was hooked on this cocktail. Was it because I wanted to be a cool as “the dude” in that film? Probably… yes. This is a version of a White...
by Al la Carte | Wednesday, 11 March, 2015 | Events
“You’re not so sure about peanut butter are you?” I heard as I quizzically looked at the Funky Nut Co. stall. They were not wrong, but my curiosity took over and I was pleased it did as I ended up buying two of their wonderfully flavoured peanut...
by Al la Carte | Saturday, 7 March, 2015 | Recipes
As part of the Kendal Food Festival, the Aga shop is hosting a bring and bake competition. I’ve never been in a food competition before but decided to give it a go. As I live so close to the shop I though my recipe for roasted garlic and rosemary focaccia would...
