Showing posts with label mulled wine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mulled wine. Show all posts

Monday, 8 December 2025

Tom Cribb revisted, mulled wine and cherry bakewell tarts

 

Well it just wouldn't be proper if we didn't return to Tom Cribb's. I had my usual fish and chips and my husband had the steak and ale pie, see in the background. Both scrumptious as ever, and yes, I needed help with mine, because look at the size of the fish!


Mulled wine in three glasses. Being in London so close to Christmas had some inviting drinks to try. Along with the Hotel Chocolat beverages this, was second and at almost every pub and restaurant. When it was festively offered we happily had a glass... or two.  


This time we tried Waitrose cherry bakewell tart. Similar to the M&S we tried on our last visit, from what I can remember. Very buttery and flaky and still sweet. They went down lovely with a nice cup of tea at the end of the day. 


Friday, 21 December 2018

Mulled Wine

When it's cold outside this will certainly keep you warm and toasty. Fragrant mulled spices and wine simply embody the many shared celebrations throughout the holiday season. 


Mulled Wine
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In a large stock pot, bring 1/2 litre of water and spice bag to the boil. Simmer for 15 minutes. 

Add 1 litre of red wine, a 1/2 litre of orange juice, 1 oz of brandy and sugar to taste.

Gently heat to serving temperature. Stirring constantly. Do not boil. 


Notes: spice bag - place cinnamon sticks  orange peel, all spice and cloves in a muslin cloth. Tie with string. If you do not want to create your own then any ready made or prepared mulled spice bag will do.


Hope everyone is done with their Holiday planning and preparing. Wishing you the Merriest! - JD