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Sunday, 9 November 2008
On the first day of Christmas… a seasonal cocktail selection
Christmas is well and truly the time to indulge so dust off that cocktail shaker, invite over friends and family and impress them with a bevy of Authentic Caribbean Rum cocktails, themed around the 12 days of Christmas.
Premium golden rums are finding new popularity among the cognoscenti of the UK bar scene and this growing trend is being reflected by an increasing interest from those mixing at home. No other spirit offers such diversity and versatility for the professional or amateur mixologist.
Each of the 12 cocktail recipes below offers a taste of the Caribbean, a distillation of the people, climate and places that make Authentic Caribbean Rums truly unique:
On the first day of Christmas, why not try the Partridge in a Pear Tree, a zesty cocktail blending the smooth character of golden Authentic Caribbean Rum with pear juice, sugar syrup, lime juice and fresh mint? Shake and muddle (*crush with a blunt implement) then serve over ice.
The perfect companion on the second day of Christmas is the Turtle Dove, one part golden Authentic Caribbean Rum to half a measure of white crème de menthe. Simply mix the ingredients together in a tall glass with ice, then strain and pour.
The French Hen is a quick and easy cocktail for the third day of Christmas, combining one part golden Authentic Caribbean Rum with a three-quarters measure of Amaretto. Mix together ingredients with ice in a tumbler glass.
On the fourth day of Christmas, give your true love a Calling Bird, one part golden Authentic Caribbean Rum, a drop of Galliano and dash of orange-flavour liqueur. Just shake the ingredients together with ice in a cocktail shaker and strain into a cocktail glass.
Add a bit of sparkle to the fifth day with a refreshing Five Gold Rings. One part golden Authentic Caribbean Rum to three parts ginger beer. Put five ice cubes in a tall glass to provide the ‘rings’, pour in the ingredients and add a squeeze of lime and the spent lime shell.
If Christmas is tiring you out, lay back on the sixth day with a Goose a Laying, a Caribbean version of the classic Christmas drink, Eggnog. This creamy treat combines golden Authentic Caribbean Rum with milk, sugar and an egg yolk, shaken together in a cocktail shaker and strained into a glass. Serve with freshly-grated nutmeg.
The seventh day of Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a Swimming Swan, a tall, tropical drink with creamed coconut, pineapple juice, golden Authentic Caribbean Rum, cream and blue Curacao. Shake all the ingredients, except the curacao, in a shaker, and serve over ice in a tumbler, pouring in the curacao to give a deep azure finish. Garnish with a peeled lychee ‘swan’.
The Milk Maid is an eighth day treat. This smooth cocktail combines golden Authentic Caribbean Rum with measures milk, honey and Vanilla extract. Shake together with ice and serve with grated nutmeg.
Guaranteed to get the party started on the ninth day, the Dancing Lady is an intricate blend of dry vermouth, orange juice, grenadine, golden Authentic Caribbean Rum and white crème de menthe. Simply shake with ice and strain into a glass.
The Leaping Lord is a refreshingly simple cocktail to make on the tenth day. A measure of golden Authentic Caribbean Rum, with two teaspoons of orange liqueur and dry vermouth, plus a dash of bitters. Just mix together in the glass with ice and add a slice of orange.
On the eleventh day of Christmas, a Caribbean twist on a Scotch classic is in order. The Piping Piper is the Authentic Caribbean Rum version of the Highland Moon. Mix one part golden Authentic Caribbean Rum with one part Drambuie. Stir together in a glass with ice and serve with a maraschino cherry and a slice of lemon.
The Drummer is not for the faint hearted on the twelfth day, combining a half measure of tequila, triple sec and apricot brandy, with a measure of golden Authentic Caribbean Rum, three measures of orange juice, two drops of bitters and a dash of grenadine. Put the ingredients in a blender with three ice cubes and blend for ten seconds before serving.
Top mixologist and UK Rum Ambassador Ian Burrell says: “Caribbean Rum is a versatile spirit that is the ingredient in many classic cocktails, as well as a great alternative to other spirits, making it a favourite of many of Europe’s top bartenders. Experimenting with the drink at home can create a carnival of taste that’s perfect for Christmas entertaining.”
www.truerum.com
Premium golden rums are finding new popularity among the cognoscenti of the UK bar scene and this growing trend is being reflected by an increasing interest from those mixing at home. No other spirit offers such diversity and versatility for the professional or amateur mixologist.
Each of the 12 cocktail recipes below offers a taste of the Caribbean, a distillation of the people, climate and places that make Authentic Caribbean Rums truly unique:
On the first day of Christmas, why not try the Partridge in a Pear Tree, a zesty cocktail blending the smooth character of golden Authentic Caribbean Rum with pear juice, sugar syrup, lime juice and fresh mint? Shake and muddle (*crush with a blunt implement) then serve over ice.
The perfect companion on the second day of Christmas is the Turtle Dove, one part golden Authentic Caribbean Rum to half a measure of white crème de menthe. Simply mix the ingredients together in a tall glass with ice, then strain and pour.
The French Hen is a quick and easy cocktail for the third day of Christmas, combining one part golden Authentic Caribbean Rum with a three-quarters measure of Amaretto. Mix together ingredients with ice in a tumbler glass.
On the fourth day of Christmas, give your true love a Calling Bird, one part golden Authentic Caribbean Rum, a drop of Galliano and dash of orange-flavour liqueur. Just shake the ingredients together with ice in a cocktail shaker and strain into a cocktail glass.
Add a bit of sparkle to the fifth day with a refreshing Five Gold Rings. One part golden Authentic Caribbean Rum to three parts ginger beer. Put five ice cubes in a tall glass to provide the ‘rings’, pour in the ingredients and add a squeeze of lime and the spent lime shell.
If Christmas is tiring you out, lay back on the sixth day with a Goose a Laying, a Caribbean version of the classic Christmas drink, Eggnog. This creamy treat combines golden Authentic Caribbean Rum with milk, sugar and an egg yolk, shaken together in a cocktail shaker and strained into a glass. Serve with freshly-grated nutmeg.
The seventh day of Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a Swimming Swan, a tall, tropical drink with creamed coconut, pineapple juice, golden Authentic Caribbean Rum, cream and blue Curacao. Shake all the ingredients, except the curacao, in a shaker, and serve over ice in a tumbler, pouring in the curacao to give a deep azure finish. Garnish with a peeled lychee ‘swan’.
The Milk Maid is an eighth day treat. This smooth cocktail combines golden Authentic Caribbean Rum with measures milk, honey and Vanilla extract. Shake together with ice and serve with grated nutmeg.
Guaranteed to get the party started on the ninth day, the Dancing Lady is an intricate blend of dry vermouth, orange juice, grenadine, golden Authentic Caribbean Rum and white crème de menthe. Simply shake with ice and strain into a glass.
The Leaping Lord is a refreshingly simple cocktail to make on the tenth day. A measure of golden Authentic Caribbean Rum, with two teaspoons of orange liqueur and dry vermouth, plus a dash of bitters. Just mix together in the glass with ice and add a slice of orange.
On the eleventh day of Christmas, a Caribbean twist on a Scotch classic is in order. The Piping Piper is the Authentic Caribbean Rum version of the Highland Moon. Mix one part golden Authentic Caribbean Rum with one part Drambuie. Stir together in a glass with ice and serve with a maraschino cherry and a slice of lemon.
The Drummer is not for the faint hearted on the twelfth day, combining a half measure of tequila, triple sec and apricot brandy, with a measure of golden Authentic Caribbean Rum, three measures of orange juice, two drops of bitters and a dash of grenadine. Put the ingredients in a blender with three ice cubes and blend for ten seconds before serving.
Top mixologist and UK Rum Ambassador Ian Burrell says: “Caribbean Rum is a versatile spirit that is the ingredient in many classic cocktails, as well as a great alternative to other spirits, making it a favourite of many of Europe’s top bartenders. Experimenting with the drink at home can create a carnival of taste that’s perfect for Christmas entertaining.”
www.truerum.com
Sensual and Ecological Christmas Socks by g= 9.8 in Recycled Wood
To each century its pair of socks. For 2008, the environment-friendly socks by g=9.8 will be under the Christmas tree. Following the success of g=9.8 underwear line, By Nature is adding socks to the range just in time for the Holidays.Our grandparents preferred woollen socks, warm indeed but not very aesthetic. Our parents used to wear synthetic socks or socks with a message written on it. In the era of ecological awareness, this year Christmas socks are sensual and ecological!
Because socks are also an accessory that evolves with time, Sophie Young, the designer of the eco-friendly brand g=9.8, wished to create a range of products that keeps feet warm and dry, while being stylish !
g=9.8 combines simplicity, comfort and style : pine fiber, derived from the recycling of the wastes of tree pruning, offers an exceptional softness, and the new colours addded by g=9.8 - such as black currant - harmonize perfectly with all skin tones and go very well with blue denim jeans.
Sophie Young uses Lenpur®, a sustainable textile made from white pine tree clippings processed with enzymes into fibre. The fibre has amazing properties as it regulates temperature so that you are never too hot or too cold and it won't lose its shape. It is also biodegradable and anti-bacterial. It washes well and dries very quickly.
Sophie Young takes a sustainable approach to the development of her brand. The eco-concept of g=9.8 creates products which have a limited impact on the environment. The wood fibre is made from sustainably managed wood and not based on a cycle of unnatural deforestation. Only certain parts of the trees are chosen and selected while harvesting coincides with normal pruning*. The water consumption is limited. g=9.8’s uses eco-friendly and non-toxic dyes certified by Oekotex.
From socks to underwear there is something for everyone this Christmas:
Thigh Highs £14.95
Balconnette £44.95
Mya Boxers £26.95 and Bra £39.95
Mens Boxers £26.95
Footless Thighs £16.95
Mens Socks £9.95
About By Nature: Green Living in Style .... no Compromise!
By Nature is an online retailer specialising in organic and ethical products. By Nature is more than just a shop - it's about aspiring to a certain way of life: a lifestyle that combines a desire for style and quality with care for the environment and respect for people; a lifestyle that doesn't see this as a compromise; an "ethical lifestyle." Providing a wealth of information on everyday issues such as shopping, travel, investment and reducing chemicals at home, By Nature is dedicated to help consumers make to right choices for a more sustainable world.
Truckers “murder” Jeremy Clarkson for revenge in new computer game
Truckers are getting their revenge on Jeremy Clarkson for his remarks about them murdering prostitutes, by running him over in a new computer game.Run Clarkson Run was created in just 24 hours and released free on the internet, by Glasgow games development company T-Enterprise.
You can play it free at www.t-enterprise.co.uk/runclarksonrun.
In the game, you control a little animated Clarkson being chased by lorries driven by angry truckers.
You must jump over the lorries and grab the piles of TV licence payers’ cash.
But get your timing wrong – and SPLAT, no more Clarkson!
T-Enterprise’s managing director Sadia Chishti said: “Jeremy Clarkson is a loveable rogue, but we think he’s overstepped the mark this time.
“So we figured we’d give truckers the chance for revenge. And not just truckers; the whole family can spend hours playing the game, running over Jeremy Clarkson just for fun!”
Clarkson hit the headlines earlier this week after making the remarks on TV show Top Gear.
As he completed a lorry-driving task on the show, Clarkson said: "This is a hard job and I'm not just saying that to win favour with lorry drivers - it's a hard job: Change gear, change gear, change gear, check mirror, murder a prostitute, change gear, change gear, murder. That's a lot of effort in a day."
T-Enterprise employs six people and works with businesses across the UK.
In the last few months it has captured a clutch of headlines across the globe for its weekly games.
One recent game helped PM Gordon Brown shred sensitive data before the government lost it.
In another, players had to help George Bush in a shoot out with Congress to get his bank bail-out billions.
You can sign up for the free games for yourself at www.t-enterprise.co.uk/corporate-technology/fab-newsletter.a....
Sunday, 11 May 2008
Accessible fancy dress buying
It has been only in the last two to three years that buying fancy dress has been made much easier by the growth of specialist fancy dress suppliers on the internet like Novelties 4 Parties.
Sometimes selecting a fancy dress costume can be hard for some people and understanding the options can make the process easier and less stressful.
Think outside the box
We all love Fancy Dress so think outside the box when thinking of costumes to wear at a fancy dress party.
Halloween
The trick to a Halloween which is a real treat is to plan your fancy-dress costumes well ahead of time.
A big range and the right supplier
The difficult part has always been where to get your costumes from. Looking for a fancy dress retailer with a full money back guarantee and free delivery.
Wigs
Select the right wig for your fancy dress costume and this will ensure the look is complete.
Picking the right costume for your budget
Regardless of how much money you have to spend there are loads of options available for the fancy dress connoisseur! Feeling Flush? Why not splash out on ready made costume with all the trimmings?
Watching the pennies? Then put on your best Blue Peter hat and get creative at home. Whatever your budget being dressed up has a great effect on people and is bound to result in an amusing night! Remember selecting your fancy dress costumes is just the start as selecting the matching accessories is also important.
One company who specialise in Fancy dress wigs is online supplier Novelties 4 Parties - http://www.novelties4parties.co.uk
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Hen and Stag parties
Increasingly the hen and stag parties are choosing to dress up in fancy dress costumes and some of these costumes can be quite saucy and some choose to dress the same like Super heroes like Superman, Spiderman or the incredible Hulk.
999 Heroes
Fancy dress parties and costumes have been growing in choice and popularity over the last few years and this has led to improved range and lower prices and the selection of accompanying accessories is huge offering partygoers the full costume and not just the outfit.
999 emergency fancy dress certainly adds another dimension to consider but the main benefit is that it is easy to ensilage the end result so no guess work is required. So this makes selection of costumes and accessories much easier and everyone knows what a fireman or nurse will look like.
Angel fun
For children particularly the idea of dressing like an angel can be a fun experience and with the growth of online stores accessing costumes and accessories has never been easier with more styles, sizes and colour variations available. It is not just the kids that are enjoying angel fancy dress costumes and accessories as many men and women are looking at this popular category as motivation for their opportunity to dress up and enjoy the fun and party ideas that Angels can offer.
Fancy Dress Accessories
Now you have selected the fancy dress costume, the wig and now its time to consider some accessories. This can as simple as a wig or a paid of sunglasses but let us not forget a plastic nose or some face paint.
One company offering a full range of fancy dress costumes, wigs and accessories in the UK is Novelties 4 Parties who supply consumers, business and corporate customers since 2007.
About Novelties 4 Parties
Founded in 2007 are a leading fancy dress and party goods retailer in the UK offering over 3,000 products. Novelties 4 Parties pride their service as being their number 1 strength and builds customer service as the reason why customers keep coming back and referring their friends.
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