ONBOARD Magazine summer 2021

food & drink
What's new in food and drink. The latest trends
for you to try over the coming months
THE INGREDIENT...
BANANA BLOSSOM
What is it? The banana blossom is the
flower that grows on a banana plant. It is
also popularly known as the banana heart or
banana flower, where the fruit, banana, are
grown from. The flower is shaped like a water
or tear droplet with red-purple skin.
What does it taste like? It has a fleshy,
chunky, and flaky texture but its taste is quite
neutral due to its fibrous capacity but it does
have a slightly nutty and fruity flavour. You can
eat the banana blossom raw or cooked but
when preparing for consumption you must be
careful, because it contains a bitter sap that
you should get rid of, in order to avoid your
meals tasting bitter. It makes the perfect
vegetarian alternative to fish.
TRY...A LAVENDER MARTINI
Lavender essence
1 shot gin
1 shot of vermouth
Lemon
Lavender flower head
Mix 1 to 2 drops of lavender
essence with the gin and
vermouth, or vodka if you
prefer. Finish with a squeeze
of lemon, a twist of peel and a
lavender flower head.
IT'S A THING…
ADULTS EATING BABY FOOD
Squeezable food pouches are not just
for kids anymore. Whether you're eating
fruit puree as an easy snack on-the-go,
the trend harkens back to a simpler,
Capri Sun-fuelled time. It makes sense
that some grown-ups are ditching
silverware for pouched-based meals.
DON'T DON'T THROW IT
CUCUMBER
Save the peel to add to the water jug for
a gorgeous flavour. Meanwhile you can
chop the seeds and freeze in ice cube
trays for a flavourful addition to a G&T.
COOK'S TIP
HOME MADE YOGHURT
Use your insulated
coffee mug to make
yoghurt overnight. In a
pan gently heat 500 ml
of milk for (or however
much fits in your cup)
to 95° (just starting to
bubble), then leave to
cool to 45°C (warm to
the touch). Stir in 2 tbsp of live natural
yoghurt, pour in the cup and pop the lid
on. Wrap in a tea towel and leave at
room temperature for 8 hours or
overnight. Store in the fridge and use 2
tbsp to make your next batch of yoghurt.
PRE-MIXED
TIPPLES
Crack open a
chilled cocktail,
swig it straight
from the can or
go all posh and
pour into a glass
.
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE
GIN & TONIC
Ready to go,
wherever you are. It
combines the
signature vapourinfused
London Dry
Gin with the perfect
balance of tonic
water, for a superior
taste experience.
CANTAILS
GIN PALOMA
An interesting twist
by using gin instead
of tequila. The
addition of thyme and
bergamot gives the
cocktail a new
dimension of vegetal
and citrus
undertones.
THOMAS TIPPLE
RASPBERRY BELLINI
Perfect for the
summer. A super
delicious, refreshing,
tantalising quaff. The
humble Raspberry
Bellini is a blend of
fresh raspberries and
sparkling wine, as
simple as that.
ONBOARD | SUMMER 2021 | 105