Ginger Nojito

A tasty mocktail on an absolute classic. Refreshing with a slight spiced back-note. 

Ingredients: 

15ml Opies Stem Ginger Syrup (taken from the jar)

3 cubes of Opies Crystallised Stem Ginger

15ml freshly squeezed Lime Juice

12 Mint Leaves

Soda Water

Method:

1. In a highball glass slightly crush the mint leaves with the cubes of crystallised stem ginger. Add crushed ice and all remaining ingredients into the glass and stir well. 

2. Garnish with a slice of stem ginger, spring of mint and lime wedge. 

Where to Buy: 

Opies’ Stem Ginger in Syrup is available from Tesco (350g £2.60) and Asda (280g £2.28)

Opies’ Crystallised Stem Ginger is available from Tesco (200g £2.45)

Cheese & Walnut Palmiers with Pickled Walnut Sauce

Makes: 18 – 20 palmiers

Prep time: 60 minutes (plus chilling)

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Allergens: Gluten, dairy, walnuts, egg, (check chutney for allergens)

Ingredients:

For the palmiers:

• 320g sheet ready-rolled Puff Pastry

• 200g mixed Hard Cheese, grated (we used Red Leicester and Cheddar)

• 2 Opies Pickled Walnuts, finely chopped

• 50g Red Onion Chutney

• 1 Egg, beaten

For the pickled walnut sauce

• A jar of Opies Pickled Walnuts, pickling liquor reserved

• 50g light Brown Sugar

• 50g Muscovado Sugar

• Salt and Pepper, to taste

• Picked fresh Thyme Leaves, to garnish 

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C /180°C Fan/Gas 6. 

2. Add the grated cheese and pickled walnuts to a bowl and mix together well.

3. Unravel the puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface, then spread with an even layer of the red onion chutney. Top with the walnut and cheese mixture, spreading over the pastry in an even layer.

4. Tightly roll the pastry up from the longest side, stopping in the middle. Repeat on the opposite side so it meets the first roll. Moisten the two rolls with the egg then lightly press together so they stick. Place in the freezer to chill for 30 minutes.

5. Remove from the freezer, slice into 0.5cm slices and place onto a lined baking tray, swirl side up. Brush with the beaten egg and bake in the oven for 20 minutes until golden and puffed up. Leave to cool completely on the baking tray.  

6. Meanwhile to make the pickled walnut sauce put all the pickled walnuts, 2 tsp of the pickling liquor and sugars into a saucepan and gently simmer until all sugar has dissolved, breaking the pickled walnuts up with a spoon as you go.  Set aside and leave to cool.

7. Once cooled, add to a food blender and blitz until smooth. Push through a sieve for an extra smooth sauce and serve in a dipping pot alongside the palmiers. Sprinkle with some fresh thyme before serving. 

Hints and Tip: This is a wonderful recipe, especially for parties and can be made a day in advance of eating. 

Where to Buy: 

Opies Pickled Walnuts 390g available from Tesco, Morrisons, Waitrose, Booths, Ocado and Sainsbury’s from £3.00.

Summer Berry Mini Trifles

Serves 6

Preparation time:  10 minutes

Cooking time:          0 minutes

Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Eggs, Nuts

Ingredients:

• 1 shop-bought madeira cake 

• 180ml double cream 

• 2 tbsp icing sugar 

• 270g Opies Summer Berry Compote 

• 150g fresh blueberries

• 180ml custard (homemade or shop bought) 

• 150g fresh raspberries 

• 2 tbsp chopped hazelnuts 

Method: 

1. Slice the madeira cake into horizontal slices 2cm thick. Using a 6cm round cutter cut out 6 rounds, then halve into semi-circles. Position into the bottom of 6 curvy 227g Opies jars to form a circle, using the butt of your knife to position into place.

2. Beat the double cream until slightly thickened then add the icing sugar and whisk again until you have stiff peaks (be careful not to over whisk!). Set aside.

3. Spoon 2 tablespoons of Opies Summer Berry Compote into each jar. Top with a layer of blueberries and the 2 tablespoons of custard. Add another layer of blueberries, a layer of raspberries and one more tablespoon of compote. 

4. Using a piping bag with a star nozzle, pipe the whipped cream over the top. Sprinkle over some chopped hazelnuts and top with more fresh berries to serve. 

Where to Buy: Opies Summer Berry Compote 360g is available from Booths, Waitrose and Ocado from £2.49.

Crowned King of Cocktails with Cawston Press

From the Rhubarb Royale to the Elderflower Spritz, Cawston Press has crafted the perfect cocktail recipes to cheer on your Coronation celebrations.

With the King’s Coronation just weeks away, experts in Pressed Juice, Cawston Press has developed a selection of delicious cocktail recipes to welcome in the bank holiday celebrations. Perfect for street party tipples, the crowd-pleasing recipes are easy to assemble and contain Cawston Press’ No Jiggery Pokery promise, using juice with familiar ingredients with no added sugar or sweeteners.

Embrace the balmy days of summer with a Cawston cocktail, perfectly fit for a King, with recipes including Rhubarb Royale, Elderflower Spritz, Sloe Motion and a Guilt Free Spritz. Guaranteed to get you in the Coronation spirit, mark the special occasion in style and follow the Cawston Press cocktail recipes below:

Rhubarb Royale

INGREDIENTS

● 7.5ml / 1½ TSP Strawberry puree*

● 60ml Cawston Press Sparkling Rhubarb, chilled

● 40ml Sparkling wine, (ideally english), chilled

HOW TO MAKE IT

Simply pour all your ingredients into a champagne flute, give a quick stir and

garnish with a slice of strawberry. *To make a simple strawberry puree, blitz fresh

or frozen (defrosted) 100g of strawberries with 1 tsp of sugar, then sieve. We also

recommend using a splash of strawberry liqueur in place of the puree.

Elderflower Spritz

INGREDIENTS

● 1 bottle of Cawston Press Sparkling Elderflower

Lemonade, chilled

● 125ml of Dry White Wine

● Lemon

● Ice

HOW TO MAKE IT

Half fill a large Collins glass, or similar, with ice. Pour over the white wine of choice

and Cawston Press Elderflower Lemonade, stirring to mix. Finally, garnish with a

slice of lemon. Sit back and refresh.

Sloe Motion

INGREDIENTS

● 1 can of Cawston Press Sparkling Elderflower Lemonade,

chilled

● 200ml Sloe Gin

● Lemon

HOW TO MAKE IT

In a champagne flute, pour the 20ml shot of sloe gin (bit less than a standard shot

or 2 dessert spoonfuls) then top it up with chilled Sparkling Elderflower

Lemonade. Garnish with a twist of lemon zest.

Guilt Free Spritz

INGREDIENTS

● 1 bottle of Cawston Press Sparkling Rhubarb,

chilled

● 25ml shot of alcohol-free gin

● Lemon

● Fresh mint

● Ice

HOW TO MAKE IT

Fill a spritz glass with ice. Pour over 25ml of the alcohol-free gin and top with

Cawston Press Sparkling Rhubarb, stirring to mix. Finally, garnish with a slice of

lemon and a sprig of fresh mint. Sit back and refresh.

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OGGS® Vegan Coronation Quiche

Looking for a neat vegan twist on the Coronation Quiche? You need look no further! Scrambled OGGS®, spinach, plant-based cheese and broad beans make this perfect for a Coronation street party. Feel free to mix up the fillings however you want!

This cracking alternative isn't merely tasty, it's also a great source of plant-based protein, meaning you’ll be properly fuelled and ready to hit up all the royal celebrations this May.

Ingredients:

200ml Scrambled OGGS®

500g plant-based shortcrust pastry block

150ml plant-based milk alternative

1 tbsp olive oil

60g cooked broad beans

180g cooked spinach, lightly chopped

100g grated plant-based cheese (Violife is favoured for this role!)

Salt

1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

Side salad, to serve

Method:

Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 180°C Fan (200°C / Gas 6).

Roll the pastry to the thickness of 3mm and line a 23 x 2.5cm loose-bottomed, fluted tart tin.

Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Whisk together the Scrambled OGGS® and milk alternative in a large jug and season with salt and pepper.

Scatter half the plant-based cheese into the quiche, alongside the chopped spinach, cooked broad beans and tarragon.

Pour into the pastry case and top with the remaining cheese.

Bake for 40-50 mins until the quiche has completely set and the top is golden.

Allow to cool slightly, then slice and serve with a side salad!

Doing your bit

Not only can you rest assured knowing you have all the ingredients you need to make that Royal quiche, you’ll also be doing your bit for the environment (we think our new King will approve!).

Nutritious and delicious, Scrambled OGGS® produces 60% less CO2 equivalent than eggs. With their range of plant-based egg alternatives and sweet treats, to date, OGGS® has saved over 3 million eggs, given over half a million chickens the week off, and saved enough CO2e to drive around the world 123 times! 

https://www.loveoggs.com.

Celebrate the Coronation with Lío London

From being a dedicated fan of royal family to simply enjoying a luxurious drink, Pacha’s Lío London (recently transformed from the iconic Café de Paris) has the coronation weekend cocktail selection to leave you royally impressed. 

Lío’s carefully crafted a range of cocktails inspired by the regal themes and tastes of the monarchy featuring some of the most exquisite and premium ingredients. Each drink has been expertly designed to create a unique and indulgent drinking experience, fit for a king or queen.

Cocktails include:

Long Live The King: Tanqueray No10, skinos, with citrus notes and raspberry - £20

Queen’s Passion: Ciroc summer citrus with tropical passion fruit and sweet vanilla - £20

The Heir of the Throne: Singleton 12yo, mixed with raw honey and red sour cherries - £22 

King of Soho: Kind of Soho Gin, yuzu and citrus notes, herbs and lemonade - £25

The Duchess: Casamigos reposado accompanied with Grand Marnier, fresh lime and rhubarb - £23

The Duke: Casamigos mezcal, ojo de dios hibiscus, umami sense, fresh lime and grapefruit soda - £25

And, if you really want to splash, out there is something for you too:

Crown Jewel (served in an actual crown): Johnnie Walker blue, with macadamia nuts and chocolate - £65

Lastly, for those who prefer a non-alcoholic option providing a refreshing a guilt-free indulgence, they offer:

Mock the Jester: Seedlip, with sweet agave and citrus fruits - £15

Lío London offers a unique concept, so while you’re sipping on your cocktail you can enjoy the signature cuisine, music and a modern reinterpretation of a cabaret show. The Mediterranean inspired à la carte menu has been expertly brought to life by former Kensington Palace executive Chef Attila Kalanyos and includes the signature Pacha Cherry dessert alongside delicacies such as Blue Fin T-Bone Tuna and Confit Potatoes.  

Wow! This looks absolutely great and looks an ideal venue for you to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.

https://liolondon.co.uk/

Buzzed Royal Whisky & Tonic the ideal Coronation drink

With the Coronation of Charles III soon to be here, on Saturday 6th May 2023, our nation is ready for a right royal (bee’s) knees-up. 

So, ready to ensure you’re crowned the host with the most as the celebrations take flight, Buzzed, the world’s first energy tonic water and ultimate mixer to lift your spirits, has unveiled its Buzzed Royal Whisky & Tonic, just the tonic for celebrating the historical occasion, serving up a contemporary twist on one of King Charles’ top tipples.

With King Charles’ love of whisky well recorded, the Buzzed Royal Whisky & Tonic elevates his traditional whisky on the rocks with a simple twist fit for a king, or queen bee, adding just the right amount of pomp and pageantry! 

With Buzzed’s liquid carefully flavour profiled to work with all spirits, including whisky, there’s never been a better time to enjoy a W&T than the moment Charles takes the throne… 

What you require to make:-

Ingredients/equipment

• One full can of Buzzed Energy 

• 25ml whisky of your choice

• A sprinkle of edible gold leaf

• Round ice mould 

• Water (for ice)

Method

• Fill your round ice mould with water in advance, giving you the perfect round ice cubes for your serves

• In a short glass, add 25ml whisky of your choice

• Top with Buzzed Energy until half full and add your round ice cube

• Top further with Buzzed Energy until near full

• Carefully sprinkle your edible gold leaf on top of your ice cube

• Serve immediately  

Expertly crafted to lift your spirits as the perfect accompaniment for your measured spirit and low/no alcohol of choice, Buzzed is sweetened by nature, with the finest pure Blossom Honey and plant-based Stevia, and only 17kcals per can.  What’s more, boasting more caffeine per 100ml than the UK’s leading energy brand, Buzzed’s caffeine is extracted from 100% natural plant sources, to give the ultimate all-natural, uplifting buzz.

Proud to be British, Buzzed has 100% recyclable packaging, with all ingredients ethically produced in the UK.

The new Buzzed energy tonic water is available in Selfridges and on Amazon, in cases of 8 (RRP £5.50).

Also, visit the Buzzed website at https://buzzedenergy.co.uk for exclusive online offers.

Of course, Buzzed is committed to ‘responsible drinking’.

Celebrate the Royal Wedding with Swizzels Coronation Sweets

You can celebrate the Royal Wedding with Swizzels, the iconic sweet treats of your childhood.

Because Swizzels, has launched a very special super-limited edition offering which is coming out just in time to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. 

The sweet manufacturer’s special Coronation gift box will be the perfect, very thoughtful and on trend gift to surprise a loved one during a celebratory street party. (Or as a very splendid self-gift if you are a lover of both the monarchy and Swizzels sweets!) 

The company’s elegant Coronation gift box includes much-loved bespoke Love Hearts rolls with four new messages (Congrats, Crown image, Charles, King) and a commemorative Coin with printing on both sides.

The limited-edition contemporary gift box will be available from www.swizzels.com/shop for £5.99 + p&p.

This year you can live like a royal for the King's Coronation with Bindy Street

You can celebrate in style this May Bank Holiday! The long-awaited moment is finally here, a new notch in the timeline of British history and we’re living in it. 

If you’re devising a plan of how you're going to celebrate the day (and the three-day weekend), level up by living it up like a King or Queen by visiting one of the below listed London spots which have been frequented by the Royals themselves. Across the city; pubs, clubs, and bars have been given the green light to stay open an extra two hours on Friday and Saturday, so get ready to raise a glass for it’s going to be a weekend affair we’ll never forget. 

Dean Street Townhouse (69-71 Dean Street, London W1D 3SE)

In the midst of Soho, set in a gorgeous Georgian townhouse, this boutique hotel and all-day restaurant is a popular spot for the royals. Famously known for hosting Prince Harry and Meghan’s very first date. Reservations are often snapped up pretty quickly, so be speedy if you’d like to celebrate the coronation in true royal style by booking in for an evening of ambience and great food with service that goes above and beyond. 

2.          Bluebird Restaurant (350 King’s Road, London SW3 5UU)

Frequented by none other than The Duchess of Cambridge, Bluebird is a Modern European restaurant on Chelsea’s Kings Road featuring a stylish dining space, a cosy bar and lounge area, and a picturesque outdoor terrace. If you want to live it up like a royal on Saturday the 6th of May, the venue will be hosting a grand Coronation party where guests can experience live music, sip on some cocktails, and even see an exclusive Royal Carriage. 

3.          The Goring Hotel (15 Beeston Place, London SW1W 0JW)

 The Goring Hotel is justifiably famed for its elegance, where the late Queen Elizabeth II could be seen holding her annual Christmas lunch and where Kate Middleton spent her last unmarried evening before the Royal wedding. Step inside these fancy doors on Saturday 6th May to sip on a martini at The Goring’s ambient cocktail bar, dine at the elegant acclaimed restaurant, or embark on an Afternoon Tea experience like no other.

4.          Bellamy’s (18/18a Bruton Place, London W1J 6LY)

It was rare to see the late Queen Elizabeth II dining out in London, but when she did, she could be seen having a private evening meal at Bellamy’s. The brasserie-style, French restaurant clearly had a special place in her heart as they were given the honour of hosting her 80th birthday dinner. Spend the King’s Coronation in this cosy setting complete with an oyster bar and a selection of French wines and cocktails.

5.          Fortnum & Mason (181 Piccadilly, St. James’s, London W1A 1ER)

Luxury department store Fortnum & Mason have had connections to the Royal Family since its formation with William Fortnum, having once been hired as a Footman at the court of Queen Anne in 1707 and where William made an enterprise of selling palace wax candles after Queen Anne’s requests of new candles every single night. Take a trip to the iconic department store this month and explore their Coronation collection full of limited edition items including hampers, champagne, trinkets, and so much more.

6.          Chiltern Firehouse Marylebone (1 Chiltern Street, London W1U 7PA)

This high end hotel (formerly a fire station dating back to the 1800s), has famously attracted young royals; Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi threw a bash at the venue to celebrate their engagement in 2019, and Meghan Markle has been spotted at the bar catching up with friends over a negroni. Why not book a table on Coronation day for brunch, lunch, or dinner with a side of sparkling wine, a selection of cocktails, or even a cosy cup of tea by the fireplace.

The Royal Family seem to love Mayfair, so why not discover your new favourite places to eat, drink, and shop with our Discover Mayfair guide, free to download on the Bindy Street App.

Wondering what else is happening in London for The Royal Coronation? Don’t miss out on having your chance to celebrate the Coronation in style.

https://www.bindystreet.com/

Frankie & Benny’s launch Bring it Back Spring Menu with 2003 prices!

Today is the nationwide launch of Frankie & Benny’s spring menu with a touch of nostalgia. The launch marks a major ‘Bring It Back’ campaign with favourite dishes from the noughties back to the future! What’s even better to celebrate the launch the menu will have 2003 PRICES! 

Top Italian American restaurant Frankie & Benny’s has launched a nostalgic ‘Bring It Back’ menu with 2003 prices!

The popular restaurant has unveiled the delicious new spring menu with dishes which are back by popular demand.

And what’s even better for the next two weeks the prices are the same as when the dishes were first on the menu 20 years ago.

The nostalgic noughties menu takes us back to 2003, a year that first brought us iTunes and Finding Nemo, and sees Frankie & Benny’s most loved dishes make a triumphant return in 2023, a year of nostalgic come backs including S Club 7 reunion tour, LimeWire and noughties fashion. 

In a year of cultural nostalgic movement, what a year to launch a bring it back menu and with special offer prices to tackle the cost of living crisis.

The Bring It Back Spring Menu features classics like cheesebake, a sharer platter which includes chicken wings, loaded potato skins, chicken strips, garlic ciabatta bread, onion rings and dips. Calzone pizzas, ice cream sundae, a Purple Rain cocktail and a Coca Cola float with delicious vanilla ice cream. 

For these special dishes to be worthy of a return Frankie & Benny’s the restaurant asked guests, employees and fans alike what they wanted to see on our Bring It Back nostalgia menu. Following feedback, and some seriously epic development work from the food team, they created all the most-loved dishes from Y2K but with some fresh new twists and tweaks. The result? A menu that radiates nostalgia, inspired by our menu circa 2003, and delivers on our food quality goals for 2023 – and then some.

The Bring It Back menu will launch on April 25 and be available until July 4. The dishes will be discounted by 20.03 per cent to take the prices back to where they were in 2003. These special prices, designed to tackle the cost of living crisis, are available for two weeks until May 9.

Frankie & Benny’s Marketing Director, Andreia Harwood, said: “There’s nothing that lights up a conversation more in the UK right now than nostalgia. Whether we’re fondly reminiscing on fatal fashion faux pas from years gone by or reciting lines from our favourite shows, we are well and truly down to chat all things 90’s and Y2K.

“Frankie & Benny’s played a key part in our lives during that time and no childhood would have been complete without a birthday party at Frankie’s or a quick bite to eat before heading to bowling with friends.

“We wanted to tap into those core memories this year, in a time when we’re all craving a generous, delicious dose of nostalgia which inspired the Bring It Back nostalgia menu. Head over to our website to explore the menu and book a table www.frankieandbennys.com/bring-it-back.”

The Bring It Back Menu:

Starters

Mamma’s Cheesebake £7.90

A blend of our finest cheeses, baked on Mamma’s Napoletana sauce and served with warm ciabatta bread for dipping

Benny’s Sampler Platter £15.20

Ideal for 3-4 people

A sharing selection of BBQ chicken wings, loaded cheese potato skins, chicken strips, garlic ciabatta bread & onion rings. Served with sour cream, BBQ & hot sauce dips

Main - Loaded like never before, a Frankie’s favourite served with a side salad & extra sauce for dipping!

New Yorker Calzone £15.40

Crisp folded pizza brushed with garlic & herbs, sprinkled with Italian cheese, filled with bacon, pepperoni, ham & mushrooms with Napoletana sauce

Siciliana Calzone £15.40

Crisp folded pizza brushed with garlic & herbs, sprinkled with Italian cheese, stuffed with beef meatballs, Bolognese sauce & ‘Nduja

Desserts

East Coast Sundae £5.90

Chocolate & vanilla ice cream layered with honeycomb, mini marshmallows, Maltesers & chocolate sauce, topped with whipped cream

Drinks

Purple Rain £7.80

Smirnoff vodka mixed with blue curacao syrup & sours, topped with lemonade & a dash of grenadine

Coke Float £4.20

Coca-Cola topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

T&C apply, please check before booking a table or visiting a venue.