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 […]…
Taixit Holds Strong — COUNTRY SQUIRE MAGAZINE
The Taiwanese chose sovereignty and democracy over closer ties with an authoritarian China…
Hong Kong Dominates China’s 70th — COUNTRY SQUIRE MAGAZINE
BY MEI LIN CHAN The first of October 2019 will mark the 70th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and Beijing is pulling out all stops for a day replete with fireworks, fanfares and a huge military parade. To ensure all goes smoothly, authorities have been ramping up security in…
The Original Margarita — COUNTRY SQUIRE MAGAZINE
Ingredients: 60ml Tequila 30ml Cointreau 30ml Fresh lime juice Lime wheel for garnish Method: Pour the Tequila, Cointreau and lime juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds Strain into a cocktail glass with half the rim damped with water, then dipped in salt. Garnish with a lime […]…
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