36 Cocktails on a Sunday Night

One of the perks of being a food editor is that I get asked to participate in fun events, like judging cocktail competitions. Last Sunday I was asked to join in naming one of the winners of the 11th International Finlandia Vodka Cup regional contest. They had a great turn out of twelve mixologists from [...]


Posted in Drinks, The Foodie-file, Thu, 30/10/08 | 4 comments

A Runtur in Reykjavik

A strong tradition of temperance, (prohibition existed in Iceland until 1922 and the prohibition on beer was only lifted in 1989) makes for an interesting drinking experience in Icelandic culture. Beer is widely available but it is not widely consumed and does not fall into the tradition of Northern Europe’s diverse, full bodied brews. The [...]


Posted in The Foodie-file, Tue, 14/10/08 | 2 comments