The Botanical Kitchen
Recipes, travel and the occasional rant
It’s been decidedly warmer over the last few days in London. Here’s me prepping myself up with porridge in preparation for Autumn setting in but as my daughters have gone back to school, the sun has come out. Of course it has. It’s England. This always happens. Well … if the weather is going to […]
I could not let the last post of 2013 be on anything other than by two favourite things! I must confess to having them both on a regular basis and not just on special occasions but as this will be my last post of 2013, it seems to be a fitting occasion. Perfectly compatible with […]
It’s really been a washout summer so far in the UK. I am however the eternal optimist and I am certain the sun will return and stop even naturally, brown skinned me looking pale and tired. The rain also has had no impact on my quest for delicious summertime drinks! Yesterday I attended the launch […]
This drink was created by Erik Lorincz of The American Bar at The Savoy in London and is being served from the hotel’s fountain at their Jubilee Street Party on 3rd June 2012. I just love all the edible flowers in it! You’ll need 30ml Bombay Sapphire 30ml home-made orange & grapefruit sherbet (150g caster sugar, 1 […]
I do love sunny, summer days – if only to sip wonderfully cooling long drinks like this one which uses the new Sipsmith Summer Cup. You’ll need 1 part Sipsmith Summer Cup 3 parts lemonade or prosecco works well too! Sprig of mint A few slices of cucumber and/or some other summery fruits Ice To […]
This is a wonderful, zesty martini – just perfect for a summer evening in the garden. You’ll need 125ml vodka 1 Kandula Earl Grey tea bag Zest and juice of a lime 3 tbsp sugar syrup Ice cubes 4 tbsp sugar Edible flower garnish To make 2 glasses Infuse the vodka with an Earl Grey […]