I’ve been a bit of a busy bee over the last couple of months balancing work, a (sort-of) social life, blogging and, more recently, a wine qualification. Yeah, that’s right, you’re now looking at a WSET Level 1 Wine award-holder! You might remember me mentioning in my Mother’s Day Gift Guide that I was...
Have you been hearing the terms ‘alcohol-free’, ‘non-alcoholic’ and ‘low alcohol’ a lot more recently? That probably has something to do with the fact that the alcohol-free drinks scene is on the rise. Not so long ago, alcohol-free options weren’t so easy to get a hold of, especially when out at your local bar....
Sunnier days are here, and with them comes a sunny-day-sipper of a drink. For this cocktail hour I’m diving into the world of modern-classic cocktails and sharing my take on the Bramble. If you fancy yourself as a bit of a gin-lover then this is going to be a must-try drink for Summer this...
Looking for a boozy gift to give to your dad this Father’s Day? Whether your dad is a wine drinker, spirit lover or cocktail fanatic, there’s something for every Dad in this guide. Keep reading to discover some of the best alcohol gifts to give to your dad this Father’s Day. This post contains...
This Wine Wednesday I’m exploring the world of Lebanese wines – starting with an incredible red from the oldest winery in Lebanon…the Reserve du Couvent from Château Ksara. Read on to discover my thoughts on my first ever Lebanese wine. This post contains an item that was given to me as a press sample as...
For my latest booze-free drinks feature, I’m putting non-alcoholic drinks company Three Spirit Drinks to the ultimate taste test. Three Spirit Drinks are on a mission to show the world that alcohol-free doesn’t have to mean pleasure-free, so let’s see if their core range of spirits proves that to be true. This post contains...
The quest for the ultimate alcohol-free spirit continues with the focus once again being on booze-free gin. Now I’ve tried a fair few alcohol-free gin alternatives over the last few years, but all the options that I’ve tried so far have been from companies that specialise solely in alcohol-free spirits. I’ve never actually tried...
Wine Wednesday continues with a red wine from Journey’s End…Kendal Lodge. A mix of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, Kendal Lodge is a great wine at an even greater price. If you’re on the lookout for a new red wine to try this Wednesday then this could be right up your street. This...
Here on Female Original I love talking about great food and drinks at every opportunity. Which is why, for this Mother’s Day, I’m sharing some of the best foodie gifts that you can treat your mum to this year. This post contains some items that were gifted to me (marked with an asterisk) as...
Lighter Spring nights will be on their way in just a few weeks and I for one can say that I’ll be welcoming them with open arms. When I think of Springtime I instantly associate it with crisp air, blooming flowers and the beginnings of sunnier times. Not only that but I’ll start thinking...
