Helen Mcginn

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Programmes

Aug 17, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Helen Mcginn |Anthony Murphy |Ravneet Gill |Matt Tebbutt

Host Matt Tebbutt is joined by chefs Anthony Murphy and Ravneet Gill, and by special guest Rob Rinder. There are some great moments from the BBC food archive, including clips from Rick Stein, the Hairy Bikers, Nigella Lawson and Marcus Wareing. Drinks expert Helen McGinn picks the wines to go with the studio dishes.
The Weakest Link

Jan 8, 2024 | knackeredmotherswineclub.com | Helen Mcginn

You know I said doing Mastermind was the scariest thing I’ve ever done? I take it back. Turns out The Weakest Link is way more terrifying. So much so I forgot to listen to the first question. Still, it was such a fabulous experience and I loved meeting the other guests and of course brilliant host Romesh Ranganathan. Watch here to see what total brain freeze on national television looks like (also Charlotte Crosby is TV gold in this episode).
Christmas cocktail recipes

Dec 21, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Philippa Davis |Andy Pearson |Helen Mcginn |Nigella Lawson

by Nigella LawsonFor parties or any type of seasonal entertaining, I like a cocktail that gets poured together in a jug rather than mixed up by the glass. And this is the perfect drink for Christmas: the fizzy white wine (any dry white will do) adds sparkle, while the cherry brandy brings a tongue-in-cheek touch of great-aunt’s tipple and the ginger ale provides the perfect seasonal spiciness.
Knackered Mother's Wine Club

Dec 11, 2023 | knackeredmotherswineclub.com | Helen Mcginn

With just a couple of weeks left until Christmas it’s time to stock up the wine racks and as ever I’ve got a couple of mixed cases for you, lovingly put together with the team from my beloved local independent wine shop The Solent Cellar. There’s a limited amount of each so be quick if you want in.
The £5.50 wine that won't leave you nursing a horrible hangover

Dec 10, 2023 | dailymail.co.uk | Helen Mcginn

The £5.50 wine that won't leave you nursing a horrible hangover Published: 16:56 EST, 10 December 2023 | Updated: 16:56 EST, 10 December 2023 The festive season is here, and for many that means raising a glass or two to celebrate. However, for some, the side-effects of drinking wine, from headaches and rashes to nausea and heart palpitations, are anything but joyous. Sulphites are often cited as the culprit.
Programmes

Nov 18, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Helen Mcginn |Matt Tebbutt |Julie Qiaojin Lin |Nathan Outlaw

Matt Tebbutt is joined by chefs Nathan Outlaw and Julie Lin plus special guest Michael Ball. There are some great moments from the BBC food archive, including clips from Rick Stein, The Hairy Bikers, Nadiya Hussain and The Two Greedy Italians (Gennaro Contaldo and Antonio Carluccio). Drinks expert Helen McGinn picks the wines to go with the studio dishes.
Cranberry and orange gin recipe

Nov 18, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Helen Mcginn |Wayne Collins |Jack Wakelin

• None Add the cranberries to your glass jar or bottle. • None Add the sugar, orange and gin and shake until all the sugar dissolves. • None Shake gently every day for a week. You can either then decant the gin back into clean bottles or leave it a little longer if you want more flavour. • None To serve, mix with ice, tonic and a twist of lemon for a festive gin and tonic, or add a dash to a glass of prosecco.
Carson, fetch the Downton Abbey fizz!

Oct 29, 2023 | dailymail.co.uk | Helen Mcginn

There was a time when no stately home was complete without its own blockbuster drama series. From Castle Howard in Yorkshire, the setting for Brideshead Revisited, to Highclere Castle in Hampshire, known to millions as Downton Abbey, it was the ultimate status symbol. Now, there's a new trend sweeping some of the grander houses across the land and this time it's all about bubbles.
It's time to swap your favourite reds for rosés

Oct 11, 2023 | msn.com | Helen Mcginn
It's time to swap your favourite reds for rosés

Oct 11, 2023 | dailymail.co.uk | Helen Mcginn

For years, the French have been more likely to reach for a glass of red over white. As for rosé, well, it was barely even seen as a wine, with buffs dubbing it a ‘swimming pool drink’. Yet a younger generation of drinkers are changing the colour of the French wine landscape. Now, more and more are opting for a glass of pink over red, thanks to its lighter, fresher attributes and lower alcohol content.