Those nice people at 31Dover.com, in return for my complimentary review of their excellent service gave me a 10% discount on my next order. Never one to look a gift horse in the mouth I did… Read More
My exploration of the ginaissance continues, buoyed by the news that I am surfing an ever-increasing wave. According to figures released by the Wine and Spirit Trade Association, sales of g… Read More
I have been exploring and participating in the ginaissance for over a year now and I’m occasionally asked what is my favourite gin. The trite answer, of course, is the one that is pou… Read More
While I have been busily exploring the ginaissance I have been rattling off various botanicals to be found in the gins I have tried and reviewed without paying much attention to what each o… Read More
Cookies for Breakfast
– Non-fiction by Elaine Stevens – October 14, 2018
“Today we will live in the moment.
Unless it’s unpleasant, in which case we will eat a cookie… Read More
It isn’t every day I stay in a 17th century Palladian mansion but after just a few hours at the Luckham Park luxury hotel near Bath I was walking around as if I had lived there for yea… Read More
Cannizaro House in Wimbledon. Sadly that isn’t my car.
Note: This review is from Feb 2014. Cannizaro House is now owned by Hotel Du Vin so will have changed since my visit. If you&rsqu… Read More
Since it’s opening by the end of October, Central Park Bar has quickly swooned the Avondale neighborhood off its feet with their playful retro interior, premium cocktail, and endless f… Read More
Belfast is full of great gin and gin distitleries but what are the best gin bars in Belfast, where do you go to find the perfect serve for your gin in Belfast?
What is the perfect serve?… Read More
Whether you like a super sweet Woo Woo or a extra dirty Martini there is nothing like enjoying a expertly mixed cocktail with good company. Belfast is bursting with fantastic bars and so man… Read More