The Christmas taste test challenge: the chef v the critic
Ravinder Bhogal and Jay Rayner eat their way through the supermarkets’ mince pies, cheese, chocolates and more. Whose verdict do you trust?
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Sustainable holiday gifting: Straw Capsule Collection
The Rachel Zoe x Tanqueray Straw Capsule Collection. Not only do the straws let you sip in style and sophistication, but they’re the perfect accessory for this year’s sustainable holiday gifting lists. Tanqueray teamed up with Rachel Zoe to create the capsule collection as the perfect pairing for its newest offering, Tanqueray Crafted … Read more
Connossieur No.2: H. Upmann is incorporating 51 ring gauge for the first time
H. Upmann Connossieur No.2 cigars: World premiere in Berlin. This Habano with its similar format and light strength, joins the standard portfolio to enrich H. Upmann’s Línea Connossieur which has achieved great success and recognition within the brand. H. Upmann is one of the oldest brands of Habanos. It was created in 1844 … Read more
Brown’s and top florist offer bespoke floral masterclasses
Brown’s floral making masterclasses will run throughout 2021, ahead of each calendar month so guests will have the opportunity to master the art of flower arranging throughout the year. Brown’s, a Rocco Forte Hotel has partnered with one of London’s top florist, Ellie Hartley, together with Hambledon, one of Hampshire’s finest vineyards, to offer … Read more
Moët Hennessy traveled to Cuba to create Eminente authentic Cuban rum
LVMH’s Eminente is a new exceptional spirits experience in the rum category. Made by César Marti, The Youngest Cuban Rum Master, Eminente is perfect for cocktails and ideal for sipping. Cuba, where locals nickname their island Isla del Cocodrilo, evoking its crocodile shape, has been famous around the world for superb quality rum … Read more
‘Butter makes anything taste amazing’: why Michelin-starred chefs dollop it on
You’ll be hard pressed to find a professional cook who doesn’t swear by butter – lashings of it make so many dishes, from roast veg to banana bread, better