Monthly Archives: August 2010

Gin – an English institution?

Posted on August 26, 2010 by shipwandsworth

I had a belief that gin or the classic G and T was about as English as it comes. I thought it was right up there with things like Toad-in-the-hole, Morecombe and Wise and beaches at the seaside devoid of … Continue reading →

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Pommery – by Oisin Rogers

Posted on August 18, 2010 by shipwandsworth

While it’s there as a quaffing option, Champagne has always had that indulgent, opulent, special occasion connection for me. I was aware of its heritage and had a fair idea about the protection of the methode as well as the … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Sorbet

Posted on August 10, 2010 by shipwandsworth

Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 165g Caster Sugar 75g Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 450ml Water 150g Dark Chocolate Method: Place the sugar and cocoa in a saucepan with 300ml of the water. Over a gentle heat stir until the sugar has dissolved, then increase … Continue reading →

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Monday 9th August

Posted on August 9, 2010 by shipwandsworth

It’s been a few weeks since my last update and with all the recent comings and goings I felt it would be inexcusable of me to not touch base with the blog. At the end of last month we had … Continue reading →

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Just a Sunday evening in July (by Kevin Boyle)

Posted on August 4, 2010 by shipwandsworth

For information, Kevin is a long standing friend of ours and regular of The Ship.  A couple of weeks ago he emigrated again suddenly to Utah and sent us this. We love it. Thanks Kev. Oisin Were there anyone else … Continue reading →

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