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Gin O’Clock: Gins I’m Loving
I remember the first time I tried gin – it did not end well. I didn’t touch it again for around 10 years, a little older and a little wiser I have finally found my tipple. It is no lie, I love an ice cold glass of gin on a hot summers day, or even when cooking the dinner after a stressful day being mum. Over the years I’ve tried a fair few gins and have become quite fond of certain brands, I know what I like and what agrees with me (within reason of course). I don’t know what it is though, gin always tastes so much better when…
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Mum Pressure – I Want To Be Me!
Mum pressure, that is most certainly a thing. I feel I need to get this off my chest as it is consuming me slightly. So, social media gets a bad wrap and I don’t think it is any social media platform that this spirals from, it is Instagram and to be honest most insecurities stem from this app. Daily I hear of people unplugging and taking breaks from social media but in reality it is just Instagram that is causing the issues. I personally love Insta but do have that same insecurity and self doubt that comes from this brilliant app. So mum pressure is most certainly a “thing” we…
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CLOSED **WIN** A Bottle of Peaky Blinder Spiced Gin Courtesy of 31Dover.com
Second Gin post of the week, I swear I drink water too! How amazing does the Peaky Blinder Spiced Gin look? I can say first hand that this gin is so good and a perfect present for the Mr in your life for Valentine’s Day. Sadler’s Peaky Blinder Spiced Dry Gin is obviously named after the iconic Birmingham street gang but also with reference to the brilliant TV show, Peaky Blinders (such a good series). The gin is surprisingly refreshing poured over crushed ice, topped with tonic water (I used Fever Tree, Naturally Light) with a squeeze of zesty lime – perfect! It is bold in flavour with hints of…
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Tin of Gin – Review
I’m going to start by being completely honest with you, I have tried gin about twice in my life. Once when I was in the pub drinking (that did not end well), the other time was at Christmas, I had a mini bottle and drank it neat – yuk! I was starting to think I wasn’t cut out for this uber cool drink. Over the past few years gin has become increasingly popular and trendy, I see endless photos on Instagram of big posh glasses topped with ice and a slice and I kind of want to get in on that – photo coming soon, I’m sure! Last weekend was…
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Christmas Food & Drinks Guide 2017
Possibly the most exciting time at Christmas is all the food and drink we consume, it is a big deal in our house. Everyone loves to splash out during the festive season, the shops are full of luxurious food and Christmas bubbles – it is hard to resist. Here is my guide on this years delicious offerings, not only for you to enjoy at home but you can also gift them or use to make a thoughtful hamper for a loved one. Amelia Rope Chocolate I love the story behind Amelia Rope Chocolate, it is very authentic and her love for producing the most delectable chocolate goes a…
