How to Pair Ginger Drinks With Food
Ginger has a rare quality in drinks.
It can feel warming and refreshing at the same time.
That is what makes it so useful with food. It has enough character to stand up to richer dishes, but enough brightness to stop a meal from feeling heavy.
A good ginger dr...
What Makes a Soft Drink Work With Food?
Most soft drinks are designed to taste good on their own.
A food-pairing soft drink has a different job.
It should complement the dish, refresh the palate and add something to the dining experience without overpowering the food. That requires more than simp...
Restaurants have transformed the way they think about food.
Menus are more seasonal. Ingredients are more carefully sourced. Chefs are more adventurous with flavour. Even bread, coffee, desserts and cocktails are now treated as part of the wider dining experience.
Yet the soft drinks menu has oft...