By Martin Isark I’ve tasted Heston’s Cherry Bakewell Hot Cross Buns, should you put them in the trolley or leave them on the shelf?
Category Archives: Waitrose
Ever wondered why Anchor butter tastes so different from Lurpak?
By Martin Isark Most shoppers associate butter’s taste by the branded name on the pack, not that it’s a ‘sweet’ or ‘sour’ cream style butter. This brand butter buying works well for the supermarket shopper as most of the big producers stick to one style of butter. Ever wondered why Anchor butter tastes so differentContinue reading “Ever wondered why Anchor butter tastes so different from Lurpak?”
Forget those overpriced flowers and buy champagne
By Martin Isark Why is it that when school holidays come around flights & holidays double in price? Why is it when Valentine’s Day nears those romantic roses rocket in price? Likewise if you are celebrating Mother’s Day or Mothering Sunday you’ll find that the price of flowers have soared again! Not very romantic orContinue reading “Forget those overpriced flowers and buy champagne”
Tasted: Pinot Noir
By Martin Isark If you buy your red burgundy from a top-notch traditional wine merchant or direct from one of Burgundy’s great Pinot Noir producers, then at a price, red burgundy has no equals. Unfortunately though, most red burgundies found at UK’s supermarkets, are at their worst barely drinkable, and at their best, poor valueContinue reading “Tasted: Pinot Noir”
Tasted: Palate Pleasing Easter Eggs
By Martin Isark Most people want an Easter Egg that looks good and tastes nice. Buy early if you want any of the below as they disappear off the shelf well before Easter Sunday.
Tasted: Chenin Blanc from South Africa & Loire
By Martin Isark Chenin Blanc? Not as well-known as Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, but there is no question that when it’s grown in the best vineyards and produced by first-rate winemakers, Chenin Blanc is on the top table!
Tasted: Pinot Noir from New Zealand & Australia
By Martin Isark If you buy your red burgundy from a top-notch traditional wine merchant or direct from one of Burgundy’s great Pinot Noir producers, then at a price, red burgundy has no equals. Unfortunately though, most red burgundies found at UK’s supermarkets, are at their worst barely drinkable, and at their best, poor valueContinue reading “Tasted: Pinot Noir from New Zealand & Australia”
Tasted: Essential Waitrose Egg Lasagne Fresh Pasta Sheets
By Savvy-shopper Anne. Most supermarket-own-branded fresh egg pasta is of excellent quality, but if you want a pack that delivers restaurant quality? Waitrose & Marks & Spencer’s are the ones to buy.
Tasted: Veggie Red Wine from Italy
By Martin Isark Araldica Corsini Barbaresco? A richly flavoured Italian red wine that’s good enough to complement your best home-cooked food! Your wine savvy mates will love it too.
Tasted: Easter Eggs
By Martin Isark Most people want an Easter Egg that looks good and tastes nice. Buy early if you want any of the below as they disappear off the shelf well before Easter Sunday.