Our blog about all things peachy
Billed as ‘the most important gastronomic event San Sebastián/Donostria will hold this year,’ Russell Allen (from Aubrey Allen) and I headed out for a couple of days. It’s one of those wonderfully under the radar cities. Sure there are tourists, but not so many that the balance between local and holiday is lost – it feels … Continued
With all the trials and tribulations 2016 has bought to the world so far, it’s nice to take a moment to come together and reflect on such important moments in our country’s history. Like many people across the nation, remembrance day holds a strong place in my heart, however I am very fortunate to not … Continued
Our food menu changes with the seasons, so it’s only fair our drinks list gets the same attention for the autumn and winter months. Over the last six months the winter drinks list has been our focus – meaning lots of research, planning and of course tasting… After all that hard work, this week it … Continued
As a gin enthusiast, and lover of all things ‘homemade’ I decided 2017 would be the year to make my first batch of Sloe Gin. Following a lot of research (and sifting through articles and articles of contradictory myths) I settled upon the Sipsmith way. Myth number one – you need to wait until the … Continued
LONDON. COCKTAIL. WEEK. Yes – sounds amazing doesn’t it! This year it was bigger than ever, with LCW partnering up with 250 bars across London for the seven-day festival. All you have to do is buy a pass for £10, which gets you a £5 signature cocktail from and of the involved bars – as … Continued
Last Friday morning was unusually busy for The Almanack and The Richard Onslow. Both pubs were joined by our friends from Union Hand-Roasted, and they opened the doors to bakers and coffee connoisseurs alike, for Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. Union offered cupping sessions of their varieties, starting with advice on how to smell, followed … Continued
From a back street Coventry shop opened by the orphan Aubrey Allen in 1933, to the award-winning national catering butcher it is today – it’s safe to say the family run business has come along way. Their uncompromising commitment to provenance and fair trade with farmers puts them at the top of our list. Here … Continued
So the Bake Off drama continues. For a moment yesterday we thought Channel 4 were going to end up with only a tent, after their big deal with Love Productions last week. Understandably, Mary is staying loyal to the BBC and is leaving the show, however, Paul is following the tent (and the ‘dough’) over … Continued
Last week, Propel reported our annual update… A bit more facts and figures than our usual blogs, but nonetheless, we’re very proud of what we’ve achieved! Peach Pub Company reports 34.2% rise in group Ebitda, turnover hits £24.9m: Peach Pub Company has unveiled a 34.2% rise in group Ebitda to £2,255,801 with turnover up 11% to … Continued
So here are I am – one month in. Am I ‘Peachy’ yet? Well, I’ve learnt the values, now I just need to make sure I put them into practice! Something tells me though that I still have a lot to learn before I become truly ‘Peachy’. My first few weeks have gone by at … Continued