Gastronomy

The times when champagne was a luxury good reserved for only the upper echelons of society are fortunately over. The myth that champagne tastes best with only the most exclusive delicacies such as oysters, foie gras or caviar is happily also long outdated. So in this article, we’re sharing five unconventional food pairings with champagne that really have that wow effect. So put your bottles on ice and let’s get…

This Friday 18th June is World Sushi Day and to celebrate, we’ve written an in-depth article all about it on the Drinks&Co Blog. We’ll look at exactly what sushi is, discover its origins, and explore the many different types, so you can learn more about their different characteristics and how to make them. What is Sushi? What is it? Sushi is a style of Japanese food that combines fish, either…

We often accompany burgers with a fizzy drink or a nice cold beer. But what about a glass of wine? Considering that hamburgers have become a gourmet dish, there’s no reason why we can’t pair a good wine with a burger! Read on to discover Drinks&Co’s favourite burger and wine pairings this International Hamburger Day. So Many Burgers, So Many Wines When we talk about burgers, we’re talking about a…

While the exact time and location of California rolls’ creation remain disputed, everyone agrees that it was invented in North America by a Japanese sushi chef sometime between the 1960s and 1980s to adapt to Western tastes. To make the traditional Japanese dish more appealing to western palates, a complete overhaul was needed. First of all, the raw fish had to go. Tuna was substituted by avocado to give an…

A perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day! With the colours of love, this tiramisu with red fruits allows you to end your romantic rendezvous in style. Ingredients (for 2 people) 120g mascarpone 1 egg 20g sugar 5 sponge fingers 200g frozen red fruits A pinch of salt A little crème de cassis How to Make Tiramisu with Red Fruits Defrost the red fruits over a salad bowl (to collect the juice!).…

Do you just love smoked ribs and barbecue food? Today we’re going to let you in on a little secret to give your barbecues that extra touch: Jack Daniel’s BBQ sauce. Perfect for creating a mix of sweetness, acidity and spiciness in pure American style. Ingredients: 200 g ketchup 50 g Jack Daniel’s whiskey 60 g honey 40 g apple vinegar 10 g lemon juice 10 g Worcestershire sauce 10…

Transport yourself to the lavender fields of southern France with this week’s recipe for Herbes de Provence – a must for the Francophile kitchen! While you can buy herbes de Provence in almost any supermarket, it’s so simple and a lot more fun to make your own. Plus, it gives you the added bonus of being able to adjust the amounts and ingredients to your taste. This summertime dried herb…

Today, we recommend a dish that needs to be cooked slowly, but which rewards with its intense flavour and tenderness: red wine braised beef. A tasty and robust course, perfect to be accompanied by roast potatoes, mashed potatoes, mushrooms or polenta. Here is the recipe. Ingredients: 600 g beef 300 ml red wine 300 ml meat stock 1 onion 100 g peas 1 carrot Flour Salt and pepper EVO oil…

Do you also need to eat lighter after the holidays, but don’t want to give up on tasty dishes? Here’s a recipe that’s just right for you: Italian stuffed artichokes. The recipe is also suitable for those who follow a vegetarian diet, as there is no meat in the stuffing. Ingredients: 4 artichokes 60 g of stale bread Parsley 30 g of Pecorino cheese Garlic Salt and pepper EVO oil…

Originally from Russia, vodka is the most consumed alcohol in the world. And with good reason, it is the basis of many cocktails. Great star in mixology, vodka is also useful in cooking. The proof, this recipe for pasta with salmon and vodka! Ingredients 500 g penne pasta4 small slices of smoked salmon1 400 g can of tomato pulp15 cl light liquid cream10 cl of vodka2 cloves of garlic2 tablespoons…