Two of my favourite finds in M&S have been their 'Spiced Normandy Apple sparking Juice', which tastes just like apple pie, and the 'Moroccan Mint & White Tea'. The latter I enjoyed with a lamb and cous cous dinner and I truly believe that nothing else would have made a better pairing.
I actually had a go at trying to recreate the mint & white tea drink and I think it worked out quite well. I made a large cup of white tea and pomegranate using a Twinings tea bag (for ease), and stewed this with 8 mint leaves. I strained the tea and added another cup and a half of cold water, stirred in 2 teaspoons of sugar and a tablespoon of lemon juice and then cooled the mixture down, first outside and then finally inside the fridge. I think it would be good with sparkling water and/or with gin!
There was 1 day when I deviated from not drinking, but this was within the rules. Dave bought me a Golden Ticket so that I could enjoy a 34 year old port that our friend, Cate, had been saving to share with us. After a couple of false starts over the years, and a delayed opening due to little Iona and then little Finley, there was no way that I was missing out on this tasting!
So, on my last day of Sober October, I am pleased to have raised a little bit of money for Macmillan (although certainly not turn away any more last minute donations!), I have had a month of healthier living and feel better for it, and I have surprisingly made some positive foodie discoveries. I will now give a little more thought to what drinks I serve with dinner and give serious consideration to non-alcoholic alternatives.
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