Alice in Wonderland Victorian fancies

This was a little project I’ve been hatching for a while. It combines a bit of research into Victorian treats, a bit of illustration and drawing and some recipe reverse-engineering. It also marries an homage to Alice in Wonderland in its 150th birthday year (as I love the story and, in particular, John Tenniel’s originalContinue reading “Alice in Wonderland Victorian fancies”

Gin o’clock. Lemon and cucumber gin and tonic

A bit of a departure for me to include a cocktail recipe. Not a departure for drinking it, rather writing down the recipe! Notes Which gin? A nice quality one if you can, like Bombay Saffire or Hendrick’s. I’ve not tried it, but I have heard Tanqueray No. Ten is really citrus-y so might goContinue reading “Gin o’clock. Lemon and cucumber gin and tonic”