Working with leading Finnish chef Sara la Fountain, Finlandia Vodka has created some inspiring picnic ideas combining its range of vodkas with refreshing and tasty dishes. These are recipes that are simple to create as part of an outdoors picnic. So why not cook in advance and store to share with friends and family later?
Summer cocktails from Finlandia Vodka
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o compliment the Finlandia dishes on our recipe page, how about trying one of the many delicious cocktails from Finlandia Vodka. With five variants in the range, each dish can be perfectly matched to an easy-to-create cocktail to tantalise those taste buds whilst chilling out on the picnic blanket.
Summery white bean and tuna salad
Now is the perfect time to serve up some fresh summery salads. Filippo Berio, olive oil specialists, have created an appetising and nutritious ‘White Bean and Tuna Salad’.
Parma Ham, Strawberry, Mozzarella and Walnut Summer Salad
For the height of summer, nothing beats an Italian style salad. And there is nothing quite like thin slices of Parma Ham produced via a long and painstaking process.
Polpetto at The French House. Large goes little
Polpetto, little sibling of the ever-popular POLPO, will open on 23rd August 2010, located in Soho, above The French House on Dean Street.
Gaucho serves new cocktails, straight up
Hip Argentinian Steak House Gaucho, usually known for its extensive wine list, has recently launched a new selection of cocktails. Argentine Bartender of the Decade, Tato Giavannoni, has inspired the new selection, which has been divided into three sections.
Barbequed wild Alaska salmon
Oily fish are known for their health benefits, as they are such a good source of omega 3 oils and protein, but eating them sustainably is always a big worry.
Nicely Nigerian -Akhaya Cookery School
On hearing about this beginners’ day-long course, I hotfooted it, via sweltering tube, to cool and leafy Hampstead. The African cookery school Akhaya is run by Jenny, a young woman of Nigerian descent just setting up business. We were welcomed with fresh mint and rooibos tea as well as charming applause the second we individually stepped through the doors.
Where’s the beef? Leiths launch the Meat Bible
Though enough to make a vegetarian bawl like an overcome toddler, the Meat Bible is a lock, stock and barrel journey through carnivorous gastronomy and worthy of its heady title. And after all, a dnner party would never be complete without the recipe for a starter of python nuggets.
Greek’Reveni’ Cake
The cake itself is a simple and moist sponge but the syrup is what makes it really special and the perfect accompaniment to tea or coffee after a big meal. It’s absolutely delicious and perfect for those with a sweet tooth.