Food Pairings
Heston Blumenthal OBE calls for action to save British pubs
Save the Great British Pub: A Call to Protect a National Treasure · More than 209 pubs closed in the first half of 2025 · Owner of the Michelin-starred gastropub The Hinds Head says innovation is needed to keep the Great British local alive Heston Blumenthal OBE and owner of the Michelin-one starred gastropub The…
Best place to enjoy Caviar in London
Caviar has enjoyed a growing awareness and popularity in recent years, with an expanding choice of suppliers and hospitality venues serving. What is Caviar? When we mention Caviar, we must also combine Champagne as an accompaniment – if you have budgeted for Caviar, then surely we must enjoy the finest of wines alongside it, no?…
Interview With Chef Amanda Powley
The combination of wine and food go hand in hand, an excellent combination, and an exciting challenge to find the perfect pairings, in this feature we speak with Chef Amanda Powley, working at terre à terre in the heart of Brighton, let’s discover a little about her incredible life in the Culinary World. It’s Great…
Low-Fat Indulgence: How to Make Dairy-Free Whipped Cream (Perfect for Champagne & Prosecco Pairings!)
Whipped cream is the quintessential topping for desserts, beverages, and fruits. It adds a touch of decadence that takes any dish to the next level. However, if you’re watching your fat intake or following a dairy-free lifestyle, traditional whipped cream made from heavy cream can feel like a guilty pleasure. Fortunately, making a low-fat, dairy-free…
Simply Cook Food Pairings With Sparkling Wine
Cooking can be a great form of art, it can be a way to display passion or release stress, it’s a joy to those with a creative mind, those who are willing to experiment and try. If you’re wishing to go beyond the everyday meals of pizza, burgers and fish fingers, the simple (delicious) foods…
Cooking & Pairing With Sublime Butter
Spending time over the Christmas season cooking and baking some delicious festive treats with a Glass of Bubbly in hand, is one of the things we look forward to the most, from Christmas Cookies to making our own pigs in blankets, beef Yorkshire puddings or experimenting with something new, and when in the kitchen, the…
Champagne and BBQ – A surprising taste experience
Champagne is considered a classic for festive occasions and is traditionally served with elegant dishes such as oysters, caviar or truffles. The fine bubbles of this sparkling wine complement mostly light, delicate dishes that emphasise its taste. But beyond these classic combinations, exciting possibilities are opening up for how champagne can also harmonise with rustic,…
Discovering Modena at Restaurant Theo Randall
Within a private dining room of Restaurant Theo Randall at the Hotel Intercontinental Park Lane, Piacere Modena was delighted to welcome members of the wine and food press, along with influencers of the same, to discover some products from Modena. Everyone was greeted with a glass of Lambrusco from Cleto Chiarli. The evening was followed…
The Science Behind Sushi and Champagne Pairings
Champagne and sushi are, surprisingly to some, an excellent combination. With International Sushi Day being celebrated on Tuesday, June 18, the Champagne Bureau UK* has put together a guide on the science behind the best sushi and Champagne pairings. From lobster and oysters to the classic smoked salmon blini, seafood and Champagne has long been…