24 Summer meals your family will love!

After months of longing, summer seemed to happen almost overnight here. We went from a diet of hearty stews and stick-to-your-ribs meals, to light and breezy salads almost overnight. It always seems like a handbrake turn change of pace, the change from winter to summer eating; so I’ve been quietly noting what we’ve been eating over the last few weeks and made a list of our favourite summer meals.

Catering to such a picky household can be a bit of a chore. I’m a lactose intolerant veggie and the boy is quite capable of eating several large portions of his favourites in one sitting. He is however pretty picky about what he will eat and quite definite about what he won’t. We try to strike a balance between not eating pasta with pesto every night, and offering fairly healthy balanced meals.

Over the last month or so I’ve jotted down my meal plans on my phone. There were some big hits, such as the veggie chilli nachos which I’ve made several times due to popular demand. Veggie chilli is also excellent for sneaking extra veg into a slightly reluctant 10 year old. He’s also discovered the delights of spinach and ricotta, so we’ve had that a few times too.

He’s also stepped up his martial arts training, so needs a good protein boost on his training days, so prawns are a winner; plus they are so quick and easy to throw together with a heap of chopped cucumber, peppers and sweetcorn.

I’ve been trying to eat slightly fewer carbs, so we’ve been having tortilla pizzas on evenings when I’m short of time and cooking inspo. A swirl of sundried tomato paste, a scattering of cheese and some extra pepperoni for the boy. They take ten minutes and they go down a storm.

24 Summer Meals For your family

Asparagus and broccoli risotto
Burger on a bun
Chicken curry/ pea and paneer curry
Fajitas
Fish and chips/ veggie pie and chips
Frittata and patatas bravas
Fry up
Hot dogs
Jacket potatoes or jacket sweet potatoes
Lamb kebabs or falafels with salad and pitta bread
Prawn salad
Quiche, potato salad and salad
Quorn mince tacos
Quorn roast dinner
Sausage casserole and sweet potato mash
Seitan stir fry
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti and veggie meatballs
Spinach and ricotta cannelloni
Spinach and ricotta lasagne
Toad in the hole
Tortilla pizzas
Veggie chilli and tortilla chips
Veggie sausage ragu

Of course, my menu isn’t entirely without stodge. We can’t exist on salady bits alone, but they’re all lighter and generally quicker meals which we all enjoy.

As for dessert, steamed puddings are out of the window and we are loving making and eating giant bowls of fruit salads which are such a healthy and colourful way to round off a family meal.

What are your favourite summer meals? Please comment below with your suggestions.

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24 Summer meals your family will love!

Toy Review: NERF BUNKR Battle Cubes

We were sent a set of NERF BUNKR Battle Cubes for review. All images and opinions are our own.

My ten year old is obsessed with having NERF battles in the park with his friends. He has a large collection of NERF guns and likes to do target practice in the garden, NERF is important to him and if I’m honest, I enjoy joining in and having a little shoot-out with him too.

The latest addition to his NERF armoury is a set of the new Battle Cubes. They’re inflatable cubes which help to enhance your NERF battle play. You can create and customise you own battlefield with these big inflatable obstacles which provide great cover for NERF shoot-outs!

NERF BUNKR Battle Cubes

The NERF BUNKR Battle Cubes are easily inflated, especially if you’ve got a pump. First you put in some water, this is to provide the inflatable cubes with a bit of weight so they don’t blow away or fall over. Then you fill the cubes with air. They didn’t take very long at all to inflate and we managed to get them pumped up and in action in around 10 minutes.

NERF BUNKR Battle Cubes

It’s Nerf or Nothin’!

The Battle Cubes cost around £20 and includes four cubes. In the box you will also find some spare patched to repair any air leaks and a set of Nerf BUNKR Battle Game cards; with some strategy ideas and tactics to help your battle plans.

NERF BUNKR Battle Cubes

The Battle Cubes have an integrated water base for stability during outdoor play,  as well as integrated dart storage, which is very handy in combat! Once you’ve finished your battle, the cubes can be easily deflated and flattened for storage.

NERF BUNKR Battle Cubes are suitable for ages 8+. My ten year old had no trouble inflating them and setting them up himself.

NERF BUNKR Battle Cubes

The NERF BUNKR range is available from Argos, Amazon, Very and Littlewoods. The NERF BUNKR range includes the Battle Cubes as well as the Battle Fort, Challenger Pack and Battle Switch.

Days Out: Visiting Stockport Air Raid Shelters

Having lived all my life a few miles from Stockport town centre, I’m slightly ashamed that it’s taken me this long to visit the Stockport Air Raid Shelters. They’re a fascinating place to visit; so taking advantage of an INSET day off school, we headed down for a look around this unique museum.

The Stockport Air Raid Shelters are a system of underground air raid shelters dug under Stockport during World War II to protect the people of Stockport during air raids.

Days Out: Visiting Stockport Air Raid Shelters

From September 1938, four sets of underground air raid shelter tunnels for civilian use were dug into the red sandstone rock below the town centre. The first set of shelters was opened on 28 October 1939; although thankfully Stockport was not bombed until 11 October 1940. The smallest of the tunnel shelters could accommodate 2,000 people and the largest 3,850. Over time, the tunnel system was expanded to take up to 6,500 people.

Despite it being an underground system, it is largely accessible; though there are a few steps down at the start, and again steps up at the end. The tunnels are fairly smooth, though dark in places and it’s certainly a little eerie.

Days Out: Visiting Stockport Air Raid Shelters

I took the boy for a walk around, formal tours are available too; but we were issued with a comprehensive leaflet and sent off to explore by ourselves. Along the tunnels there are various information boards where you can read about how the tunnels were built and the conditions down there. It’s not hard to imagine the narrow tunnels, lined with benches; heaving with people sheltering from the worst the Luftwaffe had to offer.

The air raid shelter was known for its ‘luxurious’ amenities such as 16 seater chemical toilets, electric lighting and a canteen. The shelter was known locally as the ‘Chestergate Hotel’. Although I’m not sure how luxurious 16 toilets shared between 6000 people would be.

Days Out: Visiting Stockport Air Raid Shelters

The Stockport air raid shelter has several areas which are set up pretty much as they would have been back then. With a first aid station, a kitchen area and several smaller tunnels with bunk beds lined up. You had to take your own bedding; but being able to lie down and stretch out if you’re spending 12 hours or so sheltering there must have been a luxury.

The boy was especially horrified by the toilet situation. The nicest and most normal looking toilets were reserved for the nursing staff; but everyone else had to jostle for one of the connected chemical toilets. I can only imagine the smell after a busy night in the shelter!

Perhaps my favourite part was the mocked up home air raid shelter, the kind of corrugated iron structure you’d have in your garden. We are able to sit inside it and even with just the two of us it felt cramped. I really hope our visit made my boy think about how life was back then and how much everyday people had to give up or go without for the war effort.

Days Out: Visiting Stockport Air Raid Shelters

My ticket was just £5 and his was free, him being under 16. It’s so fascinating down there; and if you’ve an interest in history or the home front, then it’s well worth a visit. I know I’ll go back again and take a bit more time to look around.

For more information about Stockport Air Raid Shelters, visit their website.

Days Out: Visiting Stockport Air Raid Shelters

11 Dinosaur Days Out in the North West

My boy loves dinosaurs and for many years now we’ve been going on days out and trips to see them in museums and outdoors. The North West seems especially good for dinosaur days out. I’ve gathered a list of fun dino things to do in and around Manchester and the North West.

11 Dinosaur Days Out in the North West

Dino Falls Adventure Golf , Trafford Centre – with two courses and 36 holes of dinosaur-themed adventure, Dino Falls is a great place for dino dates, trips out with mates and families of all ages. Offering safe, outdoor fun for everyone, just book through their website https://www.dinofalls.co.uk/

Blackpool Zoo Dinosaur Safari – Come face to face with the terrifying t-rex, awesome pterodactyls and more than 30 other prehistoric creatures. The Dinosaur Safari at Blackpool Zoo will take you through four ages, with sound effects and thousands of plants and trees bring the prehistoric world vividly to life. Visit the website for more information

Dinosaur Days Out

Jurassic Cove Adventure Golf, Bents Garden Centre – The Jurassic Cove Adventure Golf course at Bents Garden & Home is nine holes of dinosaur excitement. Tucked away in a corner of the garden centre, out by the lake, the Jurassic Cove Adventure Golf is certain to appeal to all ages of dinosaur or crazy golf enthusiasts. To book, visit their website.

Cockfields Farm Park – Visit Jurassic Farm 2021, this new attraction at Cockfields Farm Park includes; meeting real life walking dinosaurs, the T-Rex, Velociraptor and Triceratops; dinosaur themed family stage shows; fossil excavation activities; panning for gems and gold; fossil making and handling sessions with the reptiles including snakes, lizards, tortoises and bugs. Visit the website for more information.

T-Rex Treks; Gullivers World – Journey on a Jurassic adventure and get up close to fearsome dinosaurs lurking deep within this Lost World. This one-hour experience is bookable now through their website.

Dinosaur Days Out

The Lymm Dinosaur – in the Cheshire town of Lymm, lurks the famous Lymm Dinosaur. The discovery of the chirotherium footprint at a Lymm Quarry in 1840 sparked some local dino fever. The dino footprint can be found near the lower dam in Lymm Village and there are some lovely local walks to help make a day of your visit.

Manchester Museum has a collection of around 100,000 fossils ranging from fossil algae from the dawn of life hundreds of millions of years ago. From ferns to Ice Age animals and dinosaurs. It’s a fantastic museum to visit for all kinds of reasons, but it’s well known for its excellent dino content and is one of my favourite dinosaur days out. For more information about what’s on, visit their website.

Love Exploring App – This app is free to download and use. There are many features including walks, audio guides and augmented reality games. Download the app and take part in a mini hunt in parks around Manchester and the North West.

Amazonia, Bolton – Deep in the heart of The Vaults at Market Place you will find Amazonia, Bolton’s finest adventure play area. Let your tribe run wild with a main play frame for ages 4 to 14 years. Not only this, but the Jungle express train will allow your tribe to ride through the valley. Don’t miss The Lost World which features some of your favourite dinos!

Dinosaur Days Out

World Museum, Liverpool – discover full size dinosaur skeletons and learn how these immense animals lived and died. Visit the Dino Diner display, which investigates dinosaur teeth, their food and even what they left behind as droppings! In the gallery are models of the very different dinosaurs which lived in the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, together with dinosaur bones, dinosaur droppings and rare dinosaur eggs. You can read about our visit here. For more information, visit the website.

Raptor Safari Dinosaur Park, Wilmslow – take a walk around the dinosaur safari park and experience dinosaurs from 65 million years ago. For more info, visit their website.

If you enjoyed this, you might like to read about these 15 farm days out in and around Manchester.

Have I missed any dinosaur days out? Do let me know in the comments box below.

11 Dinosaur Days Out in the North West

Retro Toy Review: Lite Brite Ultimate Classic

We were sent these Lite Brite sets for the purposes of this post. All images and opinions are our own.

Lite Brite is a toy that many of us of a certain age might remember from our own childhoods. It was originally launched in 1967 and it was and still is a light box with a set of small coloured plastic pegs that fit into holes in the box. With a flick of a switch, the light box illuminates to create a lit picture. You can use one of the templates included in the set or create your own design from your imagination.

Retro Toy Review: Lite Brite Ultimate Classic

Basic Fun Lite Brite Ultimate Classic

The Basic Fun Lite Brite Ultimate Classic contains a Lite Brite ultimate classic board with a fold-out stand, 200 coloured pegs, 6 art templates and a full instructions on how to create your illuminated art works. Batteries are not included, so you’ll need 3 AA batteries to get started.

The set comes with 6 suggested templates, Our box included templates for a boat, a mountain view, flying unicorn, flowers, truck and circus elephant. We opted to make the mountain view and then Ben decided to create his own. There are six peg colours: white, yellow, blue, pink, orange and green, and this box contained a mix of 200 of these pegs.

Retro Toy Review: Lite Brite Ultimate Classic

Ben opted to make the mountain view first. We separated the pegs into small bowls of different colours to make it easier, then he followed the template to create the scene. The pegs are small and really help you focus on your fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. I understand that Lite Brite can also help cognitive development too, as well as sparking creativity.

Following the templates reminded me a little of counted cross stitch, or making aquabead designs. You follow the colour coding on the templates and place the pegs accordingly. It seems like a more sustainable option than beads as the pegs can be used and reused forever.

Retro Toy Review: Lite Brite Ultimate Classic

Once you’ve finished your design, you just push the button on the back and choose one of the four different light shows; blinking, pulsing, steady and random. It lights it up like a neon sign and Ben said it would be great for Christmas designs, come the festive season.

The Basic Fun Lite Brite Ultimate Classic is suitable for ages 4+ and costs around £17.99. It is currently available from a wide range of retailers including John Lewis.

Retro Toy Review: Lite Brite Ultimate Classic

Lite Brite Mini Light Art Toy

The Lite Brite Mini is built for travelling. It is a just the right size to take along for any car ride, road trip or an out of the house activity. The Lite Brite Mini includes 4 design templates, 70 colourful mini pegs and a screen that measures 3.5″ wide by 3″ high.

Retro Toy Review: Lite Brite Ultimate Classic

The mini set is launching soon and will be available from John Lewis. It will retail for around £9.99, which makes it a good price for gifting to classmates on their birthdays. It is also suitable for ages 4+; although my ten year old really enjoyed creating little light shows with these Lite Brite sets.

Recipe: Simple Baileys Irish Cream Cake

In my family, May is a busy birthday month. This week alone there are two birthdays to cater for; for the first, I produced a rocky road and for the second I whipped up this delicious Baileys Irish Cream Cake.

I’m a bit experimental with my baking, I couldn’t find a recipe I liked, so based on my fool-proof sponge cake recipe I made up my own. It turned out exceptionally well and will now regularly feature in my repertoire of bakes.

SIMPLE Baileys Irish Cream Cake

Ingredients
225g soft butter or baking margarine like Stork
225g caster sugar
200g self-raising flour
25g cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla essence
4 large eggs
6 tablespoons of Irish cream, I used Baileys

For the Irish cream buttercream
150g soft butter
300g icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla essence
20g cocoa powder
6 tablespoons of Irish cream, I used Baileys

Method
Preheat the oven to 180C. Butter and line the base of two deep 20cm sandwich cake tins.

Beat the butter (or margarine) and sugar together until pale and fluffy. I used an electric hand whisk, but you can use a wooden spoon if you prefer. Add the eggs, cocoa powder, vanilla and Irish cream and mix together. Gently tip in the flour and baking powder and combine until it’s all smooth.

Divide the mixture evenly between the two greased and lined baking tins. I usually weigh them to make sure they are more or less the same weight.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until cooked through. I tend to open the oven door and leave my cakes in for five minutes so the shock of coming out of the oven is less. Maybe I just bake sensitive cakes.

Turn your cakes out onto a wire rack and leave to cool fully. If you’re in a rush, you can pop them in the fridge for half an hour or so.

Recipe: Simple Baileys Irish Cream Cake

To make the buttercream icing, sift the icing sugar and mix with your softened butter in a mixing bowl until smooth. Beat in the Irish cream and cocoa powder with the vanilla essence.

When they are cool, put a blob of the buttercream icing on your cake plate or stand; place the first layer of your sponge cake on top. The blob of buttercream will anchor the cake in place and stop it from sliding about. Smother the top of your first layer with about half of the buttercream, then sandwich the second layer on top of that. Swirl the rest of the buttercream on the top layer. I topped that with some grated chocolate, but you can leave it plain if you prefer.

I was very generous with the buttercream. If you think it’s far too much, then use what you want and put the rest in the fridge for topping cupcakes or whatever at a later date.

This Baileys Irish Cream cake is really light, but rich. It’s full of lovely Irish cream flavour and a great bake in general. It’s not too boozy, just enough to give a good flavour without making you fall over after eating a slice. The buttercream is excellent and would be great to top cupcakes with too. Happy baking!

If you enjoyed this, you might also like to try my really simple mocha cake recipe.

Recipe: Simple Baileys Irish Cream Cake

Children’s Book Review: Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species

We were sent the Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species book for the purposes of this post. All images and opinions are our own. 

This week we’ve been finding out a bit more about evolution; specifically we’ve been learning about Charles Darwin. What sparked this off was a beautiful book we received called Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species by Anna Brett. The book is a large hardback book, filled with stunning illustrations and it’s just a joy.

Book Review: Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species

Aimed at children aged 7+, it’s a gorgeous introduction to Charles Darwin and his studies. Charting Darwin’s life-changing voyage on the Beagle, it introduces Darwin’s theory of evolution in an accessible way. It matches and supports the curriculum too; I know my boy has spent a term learning about Charles Darwin and evolution and this book backed up and underpinned his learning beautifully.

Written by Anna Brett and beautifully illustrated by Nick Hayes; Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species is divided into short but comprehensive chapters. The language used is appropriate for the target age group and really helps children understand the topic.

Book Review: Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species

This hardback book includes a glossary of key terms and concepts and is an essential read for youngsters learning about and understanding Darwin’s theory.

It’s a very well-considered book. It’s packed with information, descriptions and explanations of Darwin’s science; but what really sings are the illustrations by Nick Hayes. They help to bring the science to life and they really pull the book together.

Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species is priced at £17.99. It is a comprehensive but accessible read for young science enthusiasts; we felt it supported and underpinned the boy’s schoolwork. It would also be a great book to dip in and out of as and when required.

Book Review: Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species

Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species is available from all good book sellers and directly from Laurence King Publishing. This 64 page large-sized hardback book was published on 11th February 2021.

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Recipe: Easy Wild Garlic Pesto

Each spring the woodland footpaths here abouts are fringed with wild garlic. I often pick a handful of leaves on my morning dog walks. Sometimes if I’ve got some time on my hands, I’ll pick enough to make a jar of wild garlic pesto. It’s a pretty simple thing to make and it stores well in the fridge. It’s also excellent to use in all kinds of dishes, not just your standard pasta with pesto.

Recipe: Easy Wild Garlic Pesto

I have all kinds of kitchen gadgets, but for pesto for some reason (I think possibly because it’s usually a small quantity) I use my nutribullet to whizz it all up. I like to add some fresh parsley to my pesto, I just really like parsley. You can leave it out if you prefer.

Easy Wild Garlic Pesto

Ingredients
200g wild garlic leaves, washed
50g fresh parsley, roughly chopped
50g parmesan, finely grated
1 garlic clove, finely chopped or grated
½ lemon, zested and juiced
50g pine nuts or walnuts, toasted
200ml good olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Recipe: Easy Wild Garlic Pesto

To make your wild garlic pesto:
Rinse and roughly chop your wild garlic leaves. Put all the wild garlic, parsley, parmesan, garlic, lemon zest and juice and the toasted nuts in your blender or nutribullet, add the oil a bit at a time and whizz it all up until it’s chopped up and combined. Don’t use all of the oil, you’ll need a tablespoon or two for the top of the pesto.

Taste the pesto and season to taste, feel free to add a bit more lemon juice if you feel it needs it. I felt like I added a lot more salt than I imagined I’d need to, so don’t feel you need to be too frugal with the salt shaker.

Pour the wild garlic pesto into a clean jar and top with the remaining oil. The pesto will need to be used fairly quickly, ideally within two weeks.

If you enjoyed this, you might also like to try these wild garlic pesto twists, wild garlic focaccia or these wild garlic and cheese scones.

Recipe: Easy Wild Garlic Pesto

Pubs, Bars and Restaurants open in Didsbury – April 2021

Whilst some people will be cautious about returning to the pub for a pint or two, many more are keen to get back to the bar. With that in mind, I’ve compiled a list of which pubs and bars are open in Didsbury (East, West and the Village) and if you need to book in advance.

My favourite pub, The Fletcher Moss closed for lockdown at the end of October 2020 and finally reopened on Monday 12th April 2021. The Fletcher isn’t alone in having a prolonged lockdown, and some pubs and bars (notably The Stokers Arms) haven’t managed to survive the ups and the many downs the Covid 19 pandemic has unleashed upon them.

Pubs, Bars and Restaurants open in Didsbury - April 2021

Things change all the time, so if I’ve missed someone out who is open in Didsbury, or if the walk in or booking requirements change, please do let me know!

Pubs & bars open in Didsbury…

Cove on Burton Road – Book or walk in

Folk Cafe Bar – Reopening 26th April, booking advised

Head of Steam – Opening 16th April at 4pm

Saison – West Didsbury – Walk in

Slug & Lettuce – Not opening until May

The Cheshire Line Tavern – You’ll need to book

The Didsbury – Need to book

The Dog & Partridge – Closed, no outside seating

The Drawing Room – Walk in

The Famous Crown – Still closed

The Fletcher Moss – Walk in, no need to book

The Gateway – Walk in

The George Charles – Walk in

The Metropolitan – Bookings only for now

The Nelson – Closed, no outside seating

The Parrs Wood – Walk in

The Railway – Closed, no outside seating

The Red Lion (Withington) – Walk in until 17th May 2021

The Royal Oak – Still closed

The Station – Still closed

The Woodstock – You’ll need to book

Wine and Wallop – Walk in, book if you can

Ye Olde Cock – You’ll need to book

Pubs, Bars and Restaurants open in Didsbury - April 2021

Cafes & Restaurants open in Didsbury…

Alberts – You’ll need to book

Alpine Tea Room, Fletcher Moss – Walk in

Azzuro Didsbury – Open Thu/Fri/Sat for takeaways (delivery sometimes available) check website

Caramello – Take away only for now

Croma – Open, bookings only

Dhoom Dhaam – You can walk in

Didsbury Park Café – Walk in

Expo Lounge – Open, no need to book

Fog Lane Café – Walk in

Great British Pizza – Book in advance

Greens – Book in advance

Hispi – Book in advance

Home Community Café – Walk in

Jajoo Indian Street Food and Craft Beer – You’ll need to book

Mary & Archie – Currently being renovated, hope to open 23rd April

Nagoya Sushi & Noodle Bar – Bookings welcome

Piccolino – You’ll need to book

Proove Pizza – You’ll need to book

Rustik Café Bar – Walk in only, tables will be subject to a time limit

The Art of Tea – Open, no need to book

The Botanist – Open from 17th May, booking advised

The Deli (rebranded as Seven 54 Cafe Bar) – Still closed but due to open soon

The Lime Tree – Opening 23rd April, booking advised

Thyme Out Food Co – Walk in only

Volta – You’ll need to book

Zumu Sushi – Walk in or book ahead

PS. It goes without saying that if you make a booking and you can no longer make it, please contact the bar or restaurant and cancel. Times are hard and no shows will cost them money. Thank you.

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Celebrate Easter with Corte Molino Prosecco from the Co-op

We were sent two bottles of Corte Molino Prosecco to try in exchange for a review. All images and opinions are our own.

What a year it’s been. For me it’s been a year of worry about everyone I care about and in turn, all the people they care about too. What with working from home, home schooling and lockdowns x3, there’s been very little to celebrate; and as a consequence I’ve popped very few corks.

But times, they are a-changing. Spring is coming, swathes of people are getting vaccinated and there’s a distinct whiff of hope in the air. Let’s hope it lasts.

Corte Molino Prosecco – from the Co-op

Every other week or so, I virtually meet my friends for Zoom drinks. This is something I resisted for a while, I didn’t think I’d enjoy it; but Zoom drinks are now my favourite kind of Zoom. We’ve done gin tastings and wine tastings, bingo drinks and all kinds of stuff; but over the weekend I popped a cork on a bottle of Corte Molino Prosecco from the Co-op and I had the most fun evening.

Corte Molino Prosecco is currently available from the Co-op in two different varieties. There’s the regular Corte Molino Prosecco which costs £8.50 a bottle (currently on offer at £7 a bottle until 6th April 2021), and a lovely Corte Molino Pink Prosecco which also costs £8.50.

The pink fizz is newly launched and well worth seeking out. It’s made from a blend of Glera and Pinot Nero grapes, and has a jolly pink colour. It is a very easy drinking, light fizz with flavours of raspberry and strawberry and some delicate floral notes for good measure. It was just the thing for a Zoom drinks night; and it would make a fine and rather affordable gift or a treat for a friend or for yourself. Treat yourself.

Corte Molino Prosecco – from the Co-op

The white prosecco, which is currently on offer is also very, very drinkable. I’m going to hold my hands up and say even I couldn’t drink two bottles of fizz in one night, by myself; so I saved this to perk up Sunday lunch with. The white Corte Molino Prosecco is really crisp and dry, with lemon, peach and elderflower flavours. It’s a terrific bottle of fizz and one I’d happily buy week after week for Zoom drinks and other occasions.

I sometimes find prosecco a bit hit and miss, sometimes they can be too dry or too acidic, but these are really good quality and great value. I think £8.50 is a really good price for prosecco of this calibre.

Corte Molino Prosecco is currently available from the Co-op.