Visiting the birthplace of gin – Schiedam Jenever Museum, The Netherlands

birthplace of gin Schiedam Genever Museum

For many of us the idea that there was a time in the world without gin seems preposterous. But tucked away in the little Dutch town of Schiedam is the heart and soul of juniper’s true purpose. Come with us to the birthplace of gin. It’s humbling to stand in a place that’s changed the … Read more

New gins, new rosés and a new paint job

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Things are getting pretty exciting here! We’re just putting some final touches on our travel plans for our next big trip. We’ve had plans to be in Europe over May (for my birthday) for a while, but we’ve decided to try and incorporate some North American travel in there too. And seeing as how cheap … Read more

What’s your negroni missing? Time to sloe your gro

Sloe gin negroni recipe - Mr and Mrs Romance

The negroni is one of my all-time favourite cocktails. Bitter, sweet, herbaceous and balanced. I didn’t think it could get any better. Then I found out – from a 5th generation gin distiller no less – that there is a way. Here’s how you do it. Mrs Romance and I have loved gin forever. Our … Read more

5 Foodie Finds – gin, wine, beers, bars and pisco

Exploring the wonderful world of food and drink is all about the delicious discovery of new produce and places to sample it. We love nothing better than sharing our discoveries with you, so here are our latest 5 Foodie Finds. When it comes to food and drink, there’s often a battle between the two for … Read more