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The Perfect TEN

Tanqueray No.TEN Martini Collection by Giles Deacon Tanqeuray No.TEN Martini Collection by Giles Deacon

Long before Carrie Bradshaw uttered the words 'Cosmopolitan, please', fashion and cocktails have gone hand-in-hand. After all, every girl has the perfect cocktail dress in their wardrobe, and now they can have the perfect fashion cocktail. Giles Deacon, who's favourite drink is a martini, naturally, has collaborated with Tanqueray No. TEN to create a limited edition Martini Collection.

The T10 Martini Collection is a luxury case that includes everything you need to create a couture martini, elegantly and effortlessly, wherever the location. Giles was keen to work on the design with the classic luxury gin brand, "Just like fashion design, the skill in creating beautiful cocktails is all about detail and using the highest quality ingredients you can get. Tanqueray No. TEN has a fresh, smooth taste, making it the ultimate gin for creating martinis."

The case, which includes a bottle of T10, two handmade martini glasses, a miniature Boston cocktail shaker, strainer and mixing spoon, is exclusive to Harvey Nichols Wine Shops, and with only ten available in the UK and Ireland, is every fashion and cocktail lover's must have.

Inspired by American Airstream caravans for the silver capsule-like exterior finish of the kit, the design is a combination of the classic art deco bottle design with a retro finishing. The interior of the case is lined with printed shot silk featuring one of Giles' renowned graphic prints based on the symmetrical forms of the 1920s - the era which first celebrated the martini.

Just ten of the Tanqueray No. TEN Martini Collection by Giles will be available exclusively at Harvey Nichols Wine Shops in London, Dublin, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Leeds, priced at £510/710 Euros.


New Look for Sharpham Park Spelt

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Sharpham Park has introduced a new range of striking packaging for the summer and it is exclusively available to pick up from Harvey Nichols Foodmarkets nationwide. What's great about these delicious offerings is that each recipe is totally organic, free from artificial sweeteners, naturally very low in salt content, no added sugars, high in fibre and free from artificial preservatives. Who could ask for more?

The new range includes:
Wholegrain Spelt Flour (£3.50) - Stoneground to retain all the natural oils and the total bran content, this wholegrain flour makes delicious bread and can also be used in scones, biscuits, pastry and batter mixes.

Refined Spelt Flour (£3.95) - Like the wholegrain, the refined flour is also stoneground but put through a finer sieve to remove a large percentage of the bran. It makes a delicious, creamy white loaf but may also be used for cakes and biscuits.

Estate Mix Muesli (£5.50) - This original muesli is handmade in small quantities using a blend of dried fruits, whole almonds and hazel nuts and seeds, mixed together with Sharpham Park spelt flakes.

Summer Muesli (£6.50) - A real taste of summer, this muesli has a natural sweetness derived from the full flavours of the cranberries, strawberries, cherries and blueberries, which are blended together with Sharpham Park spelt flakes, puffed rice and a smattering of sunflower and pumpkin seeds.

Autumn Muesli (£6.50) - A rich harvest of autumn fruits, seeds and nuts, including walnuts and roasted hazel nuts, gently blended with Sharpham Park spelt flakes and puffs, make this a scrumptious addition to any breakfast table.

Honey Puff Spelt (£4.95) - Delicious pure spelt puffs, nothing added and nothing taken away. Eat them on their own, or with ice cold milk splashed over them for a satisfying breakfast, and as an added bonus, with a low Glycaemic Index, so will keep you going throughout the day

Pearled Spelt £3.95 - A delicious accompaniment to all meat and fish dishes, and as a substitute for rice, lentils or cous-cous. Commonly used in many Italian recipes (where it is known as farro).

A range of in-store tastings will be taking place in your nearest Foodmarket this month. Ask in-store for further information. 

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Summer Cocktails and Entertaining

Lemongrass & Lavender Summer Entertaining Guide Front Cover

Launching this April, Harvey Nichols' new guide to Summer drinking features an elite selection of seasonal recipes for refreshing cocktails and light snacks, perfect for a Summer of entertaining. This complimentary booklet will be available to pick up in all stores and at Harvey Nichols Restaurants, including OXO Tower and Prism. 

Sharing Harvey Nichols passion for truly incredible eating and drinking, the cocktail guide showcases a collection of delicious drinks recipes devised by Harvey Nichols expert bar teams. Here is another delicious cocktail combination from Forth Floor Bar Manager, Marc Henry to tease your taste buds:

Lavender & Lemongrass Daiquiri (above) -

A delightful variant on the classic rum drink. Reminiscent of lemon sherbet and utterly decadent (serves 1):

Ingredients:
1 stick fresh lemongrass (with one thin slice reserved for garnish)
1tsp lavender sugar
35ml Havana Anejo Blanco rum
25ml Koko Kanu rum
15ml fresh lime juice

Method:
Roughly chop the lemongrass and then muddle in the base of the Boston shaker. Add the remaining ingredients. Shake over ice and strain with a bar strainer into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a slice of lemongrass or an edible flower.

The guide also features the latest food, wine and spirit suggestions from Harvey Nichols Foodmarket and Wine Shop buying teams, and easy to follow recipes of nibbles to accompany your drinks, from Wild Mushroom Risotto Balls to Smoked Paprika Roasted Almonds.

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Fireflys Water

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On Monday 24 March (Easter Monday), Harvey Nichols will launch a new range of anti-oxidant infused waters by Firefly Tonics, to retail exclusively in Foodmarkets nationwide. The waters, which have been created using pure spring water infused with healthy natural ingredients, are light, refreshing, low in calories and rich in anti-oxidants. 

Created using an innovative way to add natural sweetness, each water variety is infused with Organic Agave Nectar, pressed from the Mexican blue Agave cactus (also used in the finest Tequilas) which acts as a low-GI natural sweetener.  All three drinks are 100% natural, with no added sugar, no artificial sweeteners, colours, stabilisers or preservatives . Additionally, each Firefly water has approximately one third of the calories found in typical juices and soft drinks (all have less than 15 calories per 100ml). 

The new range, priced at £1.50 (per 500ml), includes:

. Green tea & Mint - this is deliciously light and refreshing and contains the equivalent of 1½ cups of green tea.

. Redbush & Acerola - combines the equivalent of four cups of South African Redbush (Rooibos) tea, known for its high polyphenol content, along with a dash of Acerola cherry, known for its ultra-high Vitamin C concentrate.

. Yerba Maté, Lime & Lemongrass - contains South American Yerba Maté, known for its anti-oxidant and mood-lifting properties, along with a cup of black tea (for extra polyphenols), a squeeze of lime and a touch of lemongrass - a heavenly combination.

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Snuffle Truffle

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Retailing exclusively at Harvey Nichols, the Tenuta di Fassia range of the very finest white and black truffles are now available to devour from Foodmarkets nationwide. Sourced from Alba, the hills of Emilia and Romagna, as well as Tuscany, Umbria and the Marche Regions, this exclusive range of products were created to allow consumers to rediscover the true taste of Italian truffles.

Developed by the Musini family, in the heart of Umbria, who traditionally supplied fresh truffle products to connoisseurs, the Tenuta di Fassia range of truffle infused products are ideally served on toasted bread, pasta rice or with meat or vegetable dishes.

Known as the 'jewel of the kitchen', the Tenuta di Fassia range at Harvey Nichols includes:

. 'Bianchetti' Truffles and White Truffle Purée 
. 'Bianchetti' Truffles with Velouté sauce
. Truffle Butter
. Pecorino cheese with truffles
. Porcini Mousse and White Truffles and Porcini Mousse and Truffles
. Black Truffle and Mushroom Salsa 
. White Truffle Extra Virgin Olive Oil (55ml)
. Black Truffle Extra Virgin Olive Oil (55ml)
. Risotto with Porcini or Truffle
. Polenta with Truffles
. White Truffle Guerande Salt
. Truffle flavoured Acacia Honey
. Carpaccio of Summer Truffles 
. Whole Black Truffles

The Tenuta di Fassia range is priced from £4.75.

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