Chinese meals do not typically end with a dessert or dessert course which is common in Western cuisine. Instead a platter of fresh seasonal fruit is often served at the end of the meal. However, Dim Sum menus have incorporated puddings which are often served in small portions together with the savoury items; there is…
The Papa Doble Cocktail
Also known as the Hemingway Special, this cocktail was created for Ernest Hemingway during his time in Cuba and has evolved to incorporate pink grapefruit juice and maraschino liqueur; the author preferred his daiquiris without the sweet syrup and an extra shot of rum. Add or takeaway ingredients according to your tastes and enjoy. Ingredients:…
Fluffy Strawberry Sponge Cake
A lighter version of our traditional British Victoria Sponge Cake using a Taiwanese Castella Cake recipe. This uses less fat, sugar and flour and produces a delicate fluffy light sponge, perfect during the summer months with freshly picked strawberries. The following recipe produces approximately 8 to 10 slices and requires two round 8 inch cake…
Katyia’s Made to Order Fitted Face Masks
Lockdown has seen a surge in cottage industries and the creation of face masks which are now encouraged for all; teetering between medical necessity and a fashion statement whether conscious or not. Here, we caught up with Katyia who works as an Optical Assistant who found that as the corona pandemic hit the UK it…
Rosé Mojito
A refershing summer cocktail and different twist on the classic mojito, i only had a drop of rosé wine left so i mopped it up in this cocktail. Ingredients: 6-8 mint leaves 35ml gin 20ml fresh lime juice 50ml rosé wine 15ml rose syrup 50ml soda water Mixed berries to garnish Ice Method:Gently muddle the…
Dino’s Quick & Easy Homemade Pasta
The lack of pasta in supermarkets during Covid-19 lockdown and with time to spare prompted young lad Dino to make his own pasta.
Strawberry Gin Smash
A refreshing Strawberry Gin Smash for a warm evening in the garden…
Which Lockdown Personality Are You? — COUNTRY SQUIRE MAGAZINE
We all react and manage changes in our lives differently. How has the past two months in lockdown affected you, do you recognise any of these personalities in you?
Japanese Sponge Cake Recipe — COUNTRY SQUIRE MAGAZINE
Ingredients: 5 egg whites 5 egg yolks plus 1 whole egg 60g melted butter, cooled to room temperature 100ml milk 60g plain flour 20g corn flour ¼ tsp salt 90g caster sugar Method: Whisk the egg whites on a medium speed until foamy then gradually add the sugar and continue to whisk on high speed… via…
Lychee Gimlet — COUNTRY SQUIRE MAGAZINE
Ingredients: 35ml London Dry Gin 25ml Lime juice 15ml Triple Sec 50ml Lychee Liqueur A dash of sugar syrup Method: Fill a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice, add all the ingredients and shake vigorously. Strain into cocktail glass and garnish with a lychee. via Lychee Gimlet — COUNTRY SQUIRE MAGAZINE
Sneezes & Sinophobia — COUNTRY SQUIRE MAGAZINE
BY ANASTASIA CHOO I am British-born Chinese. I am the second-generation daughter of Hong Kong immigrants who came over to the UK in the 1960’s and set up a successful business. My sisters and I grew up in leafy Hertfordshire and attended state schools where we were subjected to the occasional joke but didn’t suffer […]…
Chinese New Year Almond Cookies — COUNTRY SQUIRE MAGAZINE
Ingredients: 180g plain flour 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 100g icing sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 120g ground almond 130ml groundnut oil/corn oil or vegetable oil (use oil that is neutral) 1 egg yolk + 1 teaspoon water (beat together to make egg wash) Almonds to decorate (optional) Method: Pre-heat oven to […]…
