SAVOUR & SIP
HERALD THE ARRIVAL OF SUMMER DAYS WITH THESE BLUSH BEAUTIES, SAYS GRAPE BRITANNIA’S MATT HODGSON STOP & SMELL THE ROSÉ SIP IT
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BALFOUR HUSH HEATH NANNETTE’S ROSÉ 2021, £24.99 Named after the
MELLOW YELLOW SPICE UP YOUR LIFE
producer’s youngest daughter, this Kentish gem is vibrant and zingy, with notes of strawberries, red berries and thyme.
The world’s most expensive spice, saffron has held a special allure through the ages. Cleopatra was said to bathe in it, while Alexander the Great used it to soothe battle wounds. With its rich colour and unique flavour, it’s long been a star ingredient in dishes worldwide, from paella to tandoori. From the Middle Ages through to the 18th century, there was a thriving saffron industry in England – in fact, it was claimed English saffron was the best on the planet. One of the most renowned hotspots was the town of Chipping Walden, which became so synonymous with the spice that it adopted its name around the 15th century – becoming Saffron Walden. Our nation’s deep connection to the spice is the subject of a new book by food historian Sam Bilton. Fool’s Gold , released this month by Prospect Books, tracks its journey through the centuries, showing how a few fronds can transform your cooking into a thing of wonder, with the help of 60 beautiful recipes. Discover saffron’s remarkable medicinal properties, among its other fascinating applications over the years.
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SIMPSONS RAILWAY HILL ROSÉ 2021, £19.49
Fresh watermelon and lychee aromas
with flavours of clean stone fruits, peach and nectarine, balanced by a crisp, mouth-watering finish. Gorgeous.
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BOTTOMS UP! Hop for joy
FOLC DRY ENGLISH ROSÉ 2021, £18.99
Joyful notes of bright peach, warm cranberry and mulled spice. An alluring palate of supple red berries and zesty grapefruit, blending fruit from Essex, Kent and Sussex.
Organised by Haddenham Beer Festivals Trust, the Haddenham Summerfest on 2 July is set to be a good knees-up – with plenty of amazing brews to get you in the mood! An afternoon of music will accompany a mouth-watering line-up of drink and grub, from buddha bowls to Nepalese noodles, plus over 100 real ales, gins and craft ales. Inflatables, face painting and more will keep the kids entertained, too.
Recipe Match:
Avocado with prawns
All wines listed above can be purchased from Grape Britannia on Arbury Road. grapebritannia.co.uk
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