The humble rhubarb was cultivated in China over 2700 years ago to aid digestion…Europeans listed it amongst silks and satins as an important item of merchandise in the 14th Century… COUNTRY SQUIRE MAGAZINE BY NONI CHRISTOPOULOS A dear friend who grows his own vegetables gave me a big bundle of rhubarb and tells me that…
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Easy Beer Bread Recipe
A very easy Beer Bread recipe, no need to proof or even knead the dough…just mix and bake! COUNTRY SQUIRE MAGAZINE Ingredients: 3 cups self-raising flour, sifted3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt1 bottle or can (12 fl oz) beer, at room temperature1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted Method: Preheat the oven to Gas 5 / 375°F.In a…
#WorldWhiskyDay
The Japanese with their meticulousness to detail and respect for tradition are beating the Scots at their own game… COUNTRY SQUIRE MAGAZINE BY NINA YANG When you think whisky, do you think Japan? When I think of single malts and whisky, the image that comes to mind is of brawny men in kilts pushing barrels…
Cocktails for Mama!
BY ANASTASIA CHOO Aside from flowers and breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day, impress the Mama in your life with one of these easy cocktails: Tea Tini – It’s tea time and Mum will sure enjoy this light short drink on a Spring afternoon. Ingredients: 50ml vodka 30ml iced tea (sweet) 10ml lemon juice (fresh) […]…
Fluffy Greek Yoghurt Pancakes
COUNTRY SQUIRE MAGAZINE BY NONI CHRISTOPOULOS Serves approximately 4 Ingredients: 1 cup whole-wheat flour1 cup all-purpose flour4 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 Tablespoon sugar1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or any other variety of milk)2 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 cup plain Greek yogurtMaple syrup, for servingFresh berries or fruit of your choice Method: In…
Autumn Apple Roses
COUNTRY SQUIRE MAGAZINE BY ANASTASIA CHOO Is there anything that feels more nostalgic or autumnal than a basket of freshly picked apples? Each year in October a friend brings me an abundant mix of Cox’s Orange Pippins, Worcester Pearmain and Egremont Russets from her orchard to celebrate a delicious harvest. As an apple grower she…
Chia Seed Pudding
COUNTRY SQUIRE MAGAZINE BY ANASTASIA CHOO Chia seeds are mini food powerhouses and they have been called the world’s healthiest whole food for good reason. They are filled with protein, have more calcium than milk, more antioxidants than berries, and more Omega-3 than Salmon. Emerging research suggests that including chia seeds as part of a…
Spicy Spanish Chicken One Pot
COUNTRY SQUIRE MAGAZINE BY ANASTASIA CHOO Ingredients Olive oil12 chicken thighs and drumsticks2 red peppers, sliced200g chorizo, cut into small chunks1 large onion, roughly chopped4 cloves of garlic, crushed2 tbsp hot smoked paprika1 tsp chilli flakes3 litres chicken stock375g paella riceFlat leaf parsley chopped to make 2 tbsp1 lemon, halved Method Heat oven to 180C/fan…
James Bond Martini
COUNTRY SQUIRE MAGAZINE Ingredients: 3 ozgin1 ozvodka1/2 ozLillet Blanc wine / Cocchi Americano Instructions: Pour the gin, vodka and Lillet blanc Cocchi into a cocktail shaker half-filled with cracked ice. Shake well, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a twist of lemon, and serve. View original post
Bloody Mary Champagne
Was this drink named after Queen Mary Tudor, her brief five year reign was rather violent and harsh in her attempts to turn the country back to Catholicism, earning her the nickname “Bloody Mary.” COUNTRY SQUIRE MAGAZINE Ingredients: 8 ounces tomato juice1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon fresh lemon juiceTabasco sauce, to tasteDrained bottled horseradish, to…
Τυροπιτάκια ~ Tiropitakia (Cheese Pies)
Tiropitakia – Rustic Mini Feta Cheese Pies This Greek Meze is great for entertaining and the pastry is so easy to make. Serve as nibbles with drinks at parties, or pack as a snack in a packed lunch. They freeze well too, just defrost and pop them in a warm oven, and you’ll think they’re…
Winter Chambord Kiss
Yet to find out how this cocktail tastes but i love the look of the bottle! Cheers x COUNTRY SQUIRE MAGAZINE Ingredients for a Winter Chambord Kiss: 50ml Irish Cream25ml ChambordIce Instructions for making a Winter Chambord Kiss: We start with Chambord on the rocks.Then the Irish cream. Finally, a stir and a fresh raspberry.Bon….
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