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Uncorking the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines

Francesca De Franco

Jan 173 min read

Uncorking the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is the world's leading provider of drinks qualifications and provides courses in 74 countries. I...

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Raise a Glass to The Grape Variety Wine Bar: A Chipstead Gem

Francesca De Franco

Dec 34 min read

Raise a Glass to The Grape Variety Wine Bar: A Chipstead Gem

The Grape Variety wine bar in Chipstead, Surrey combines upmarket, city wining and dining with the cosiness and intimacy of a village local

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The Former Engineer on a Mission to Simplify Gourmet Cooking in Debut Cookbook

Francesca De Franco

Oct 92 min read

The Former Engineer on a Mission to Simplify Gourmet Cooking in Debut Cookbook

You don’t always need to know the history of the author of a cookbook to appreciate it fully. However, in this case, Surrey chef Renu...

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A Sonnet in Every Sip: High Clandon's Shakespearean Cuvée 2019 Prestige Vintage Brut

Francesca De Franco

Sep 62 min read

A Sonnet in Every Sip: High Clandon's Shakespearean Cuvée 2019 Prestige Vintage Brut

High Clandon's Shakespearean Cuvée 2019 Prestige Vintage Brut is another triumph for the Surrey vineyard. Read more about this award-winning

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Francesca De Franco

Jun 144 min read

6 Great Red Wines for Summer Drinking

When the mercury starts rising, it often feels like the right time to swap from red wines to whites and rosés. I love nothing more than a...

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5 Surrey Vineyards to Discover During English Wine Week

Francesca De Franco

May 248 min read

5 Surrey Vineyards to Discover During English Wine Week

Surrey boasts many of England's premier wines and vineyards. This southeastern county shares the same chalky limestone soils as Champagne

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Exploring the Culinary Delights of Emilia-Romagna: A Foodie's Dream Trip

Francesca De Franco

Apr 166 min read

Exploring the Culinary Delights of Emilia-Romagna: A Foodie's Dream Trip

Exploring the culinary gems of the Emilia-Romagna region in northern Italy including Bologna, Parma and Ferrara

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Focus on Corvina: Italian Indigenous Grape Varieties

Francesca De Franco

Feb 224 min read

Focus on Corvina: Italian Indigenous Grape Varieties

Corvina – also known as Corvina Veronese and Cruina – is one of Italy’s many indigenous grape varieties. Hailing from the Veneto region...

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Francesca De Franco

Feb 94 min read

Pizza: The Global Culinary Icon

What better time to celebrate arguably the world's most universally recognised and popular dish than on National Pizza Day? The history...

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Valentine's Day and Champagne: The Perfect Love Match

Francesca De Franco

Feb 42 min read

Valentine's Day and Champagne: The Perfect Love Match

With Valentine's Day around the corner it seems like the perfect time to do a Champagne review. However, I'm not looking at the likes of...

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6 Family Winter Warmers: Hearty Recipes for Cosy Winter Cooking

Francesca De Franco

Jan 315 min read

6 Family Winter Warmers: Hearty Recipes for Cosy Winter Cooking

Winter Cooking I love winter cooking. I find it so much easier to come up with family meal ideas in the colder months as we're big fans...

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VIGNA PETRUSSA: An All-Female Affair of Love, Passion, Hard Work and Sustainable Winemaking

Francesca De Franco

Jan 263 min read

VIGNA PETRUSSA: An All-Female Affair of Love, Passion, Hard Work and Sustainable Winemaking

Vigna Petrussa, an environmentally-friendly boutique winery in the Friuli region of north-east Italy (right by the Slovenian border), is...

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Farinata recipe (chickpea pancake): vegan, gluten-free

Francesca De Franco

Jan 222 min read

Farinata recipe (chickpea pancake): vegan, gluten-free

With pancake day on the horizon, I thought I'd share a great vegan, gluten-free alternative to the traditional variety. Farinata -...

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Pairing Wine and Food - Tips and Suggestions

Francesca De Franco

Jan 23 min read

Pairing Wine and Food - Tips and Suggestions

One size doesn't fit all when it comes to wine and food pairing, but... The first thing to remember when considering food and wine...

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