Good stuff? Great stuff! And so much of it I’m having trouble keeping track and sharing the best of it in a timely manner. But don’t let my inadequate ability to blog efficiently get in the way you having a wonderful time. Have a look a this list of fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy.
Crystal Head Vodka Skull Bottle Miniatures
Crystal Head Vodka has launched a 50ml miniature of their signature bottle. To celebrate, the brand has created a “Deconstructed Martini” drinking experience offering drinkers one Crystal Head Vodka miniature, a shot of dry vermouth and garnishes, shaken with “the purest” ice, and served in chilled Martini glass. In London, you can try a Deconstructed Martini at Lights of Soho, Galvin at Windows, and Hush. To purchase your own miniature skull bottle (at a recommended retail price of £7.95) visit Gerry’s Wine and Spirits in Soho or shop online at justminiatures.co.uk.
Introduction to Japanese Cuisine: Nature, History and Culture
Recently published by Shuhari Initiative, the first volume in The Japanese Culinary Academy’s Complete Japanese Cuisine is a gorgeous coffee (or should I say tea) table book filled with beautiful photography, excellent insight into the history and tradition of Japanese cooking, a pretty handy glossary, and loads of inspiring recipes. Look for it in better bookshops at a recommended retail price of £50.
Little Moons
While I’m on the subject of delicious Japanese food, allow me to insert here a mention about the new Little Moons mocha ice cream desserts. The gelato balls coated in a thin layer of gummy mochi are some of the tastiest treats I’ve come across in quite some time. Little Moons come in six flavours, I love the toasted sesame and the matcha. Pick some up at Whole Foods (recommended retail price of £5.99 for a box of six) or order them from the dessert menu at Bone Daddies, a Shoryu Ramen, and other Japanese restaurants around town.
There are still a few days of summer left, right? Hopefully? If so, a nice way to spend them might be to pop open a bottle of rosé and make the make of the season as it winds down into autumn. I’ve done just this a few times this summer with Mirabeau, the “world-class Provencal rosé made by an Englishman.” I especially liked sipping Mirabeau Pure with hints of grapefruit and orange blossom.
