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How to Clean a Steam Wand on an Espresso Machine
How to clean a steam wand after every drink and deep clean a blocked tip, with notes for Breville and Sage Bambino, Bambino Plus, Barista Express, Oracle and Nespresso Creatista.
How to Choose a Drinks Dispenser for a Picnic
A practical guide to choosing a picnic drinks dispenser: comparing glass, plastic, insulated and collapsible types, sizing for your group, drink and food pairings, alcohol-free ideas and cleaning.
How Much Does a Cocktail Cost? A Budget-Friendly Guide for Bars and Home Gatherings
What a cocktail costs at a bar and at home, what drives cocktail prices, how to judge fair value, and how to plan budget-friendly drinks, including alcohol-free options.
Fresh vs Bottled Juice for Cocktails: Choosing Lemon, Lime and Other Juices
Fresh juice vs bottled juice for cocktails: how lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit and pineapple compare, when bottled works, how to adjust recipes and how to prep citrus for a gathering.
Low Alcohol Cocktails: Recipes and Ideas for Summer, Christmas and Everyday Gatherings
Low alcohol cocktail recipes for summer, Christmas and casual get-togethers, with strength estimates, glassware, food pairings and alcohol-free swaps.
Growing Fruit for Homemade Drinks: Choosing Fruit Shrubs for UK Gardens and Memorable Get-Togethers
Which fruit shrubs to grow in the UK for cordials, shrubs, cocktails and mocktails, including options for shade, harvesting tips, glassware and food pairings.
Finding Cold Brew Coffee on Tap Near You, and Bringing It Home to Share
How to find cold brew coffee on tap near you, how nitro and still draught coffee differ, and how to bring it home for a relaxed get-together with pairings and alcohol-free ideas.
Growing Herbs for Tea: Easy Plants for Gardens and Indoors
The best and easiest herbs to grow for tea, indoors or in a garden, with harvesting and drying steps, brewing basics and ideas for serving herbal tea to guests.
Cocktail Families: A Practical Guide to the Classic Drink Groups
A guide to classic cocktail families, including the six Cocktail Codex roots, the Daisy, flavours, glassware, food pairings and alcohol-free options for every gathering.
Non-Alcoholic Substitutes for Spirits: A Practical Guide to Swaps, Flavour and Balance
How to choose and use non-alcoholic substitutes for spirits, including alcohol-free whiskey, gin and rum alternatives, recipe adaptations, glassware and food pairings.