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Nestled in olive oil and lemon juice, with just the right amount of caramelisation, this asparagus recipe will set just the right mood for aperitifs under the stars.\n<\/strong>
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\nRoll asparagus lightly in olive oil to coat \u2022 Squeeze half a lemon over the asparagus, and then slice the lemon, arranging the slices over the asparagus \u2022 Add a few dots of butter and place under the grill until the asparagus is tender and the lemon slices slightly charred. Eat with chunks of crusty bread and a cherry tomato and basil salad.<\/p>\n
Cherry ice lollies<\/strong><\/span> Fig and thyme-infused bubbles<\/strong><\/span> Whether you plan an Easter egg hunt with the kids, or pile into the car for a day (or week) trip, we are thinking out of the box this April with indulgent delights to tantalise and tempt you as the nights get longer and the balmy North Coast days turn a little cooler. Asparagus aperitif […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":115,"featured_media":18953,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[475],"tags":[6405,6407,6406,6411,6409,6410,6408],"class_list":{"0":"post-18925","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-food","8":"tag-asparagus-recipe","9":"tag-fig","10":"tag-ice-lollies","11":"tag-indulgent","12":"tag-infused","13":"tag-sparkling-fizz","14":"tag-thyme"},"yoast_head":"\n
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Who said ice-cream is only for summer? These refreshing \u2013 and ever-so-pretty! \u2013 ice lollies will make you swoon with delight.
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\nMethod<\/strong>
\nSoak 130g raw cashews in boiling water for 2 hours \u2022 Drain and blend the cashews with 2 tsp almond extract \u2022 1 tsp vanilla extract
\n\u2022 3 tbsp honey and 120ml cream, until smooth \u2022 Refrigerate half the mixture \u2022 Add 115g fresh cherries to the remaining mixture and blend \u2022 Half fill ice-cream moulds with the cherry mix and freeze for 45 minutes \u2022 Remove from the freezer and top up with the remaining mixture \u2022 Add sticks and freeze overnight.<\/p>\n
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Crisp, clean and tart, this delicious drink will top off the cooler North Coast evenings with a fruity kick and sparkling fizz of bubbles.
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\nMethod<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Make a simple thyme syrup by boiling \u00bd cup each of sugar and water and a good handful of thyme leaves (leave a few for garnish)
\n\u2022 Remove from the heat and leave to infuse for 15 to 20 minutes
\n\u2022 In a cocktail shaker, muddle 4 fresh figs, quartered, with 180ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
\n\u2022 Add a generous helping of ice, 180ml thyme syrup, a few dashes of orange bitters and\u00a0 \u00a090ml white rum
\n\u2022 Shake until chilled, and then strain into a glass, topping up with ros\u00e9 sparkling wine
\n\u2022 Garnish with a slice of fig and a sprig of fresh thyme.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"