Our Top 10 British Loves

I say, George and I are putting together a spiffing list of all things we love about Blighty ahead of Tuesday’s Brit Awards. Here’s to everything tickety boo on this super island- chin chin to that chaps!

10) The great British roast dinner.

The familiar smell of a roast dinner on a soggy Sunday afternoon is unmistakably British- George makes the most scrumptious roasties...

9) Queues

Us Brits find something so terribly comforting in a nice orderly queue- it’s enough to make one feel awfully patriotic

8) The Queen

When one thinks of Britain- one immediately thinks of dearest Lizzie herself. George often compares one to royality but personality one doesn’t see it what what.

7) Fish ‘n’ Chips

Yet another spiffing British culinary delight! One cannot beat a delicious bag of fish and chips chaps does one agree?

6) A cup of tea

One cannot underestimate the superific power of a cup of tea- it’s almost as scrumptious as a glass of Crabbie’s!

5) Stephen Fry

The dandyish dress sense and darling accent- Stephen is a fine chap and don’t tell George, but I think he’s rather dishy.

4) Rain

One always grumbles about the awfully dreary British climate, however when George and I jet off on our jollies there is nothing more awfully British then coming home to the comforting drizzle.

3)  Coronation Street

George and I simply love opening a refreshing bottle of Crabbies and settling on the sofa to a spiffing episode of Corrie. As soon as one hears the theme tune it brings a tear to one’s eye.

2) Horse Racing

George once took one to Royal Ascot and we had a rather super time at the races- it made one feel extremely proud to be British

1)      The Sea Side

Nothing says ‘by jove Britain’ more than the British seaside. Strolls along the promenade, ice creams on the pier, Punch and Judy- what is more quintessentially British than that? Rather!

Romance is not dead in the capital!

We’ve been asking some of you fine chaps about your views on romance ahead of Valentine’s Day and it appears that London is the most romantic city in the UK! I say, George and I had better pack one’s bags and head down for a chilled Crabbie’s tomorrow!

Here are our official findings from 2,000 of you totally spiffing fans:

·         London is the most romantic region this Valentine’s Day.

·         North East couples are the least traditional with only 1 in 10 set to take their partner for dinner.

·         The women of London are twice more likely to propose this leap year than Midland’s brides to be.

Valentine’s Day sees lovers expressing their feelings with flowers, chocolates and greeting cards, but a candlelit dinner tops the romance charts this 14^th February with nearly half of the nation (47%) claiming it to be the perfect Valentine’s tradition.

To prepare for the looming romantic date on Tuesday, a survey conducted on behalf of Crabbie’s revealed an interesting insight into the nation’s Ps & Qs at the dinner table and highlights what both sexes believe makes the perfect partner on a cold winter night.

The research revealed that if you come from London or Northern Ireland you’re twice as likely to wine and dine your partner (20%), than those in the North East (11%). Good news for shy grooms-to-be is that 8% of the nation’s women will take a leap of faith this year with a Valentine’s proposal.

With Valentine’s Day falling on a Tuesday this year, 1 in 5 men would rather eat an early supper, leaving more time for romance. However, over a quarter of women dream of a relaxing three course meal with wine and their loved one to accompany the food (27%). Unfortunately for 15 per cent of the nation’s wives’ and girlfriends’, romance is officially dead as their men would be more than happy to have their dinner served on their lap in front of the television!

The Crabbie’s poll also found that traditional dinner table etiquette is under threat, with only a quarter of well-mannered males (27%) ensuring they chew quietly with their mouths closed when dining in or out with their partner. The survey also revealed that half of women find their man lacking in manners, with the number one pet-hate being when their partner starts to eat before she has even finished plating up her own dinner! But 1 in 4 women are most offended when their partner adds salt or pepper before even tasting her home-cooked meal (25%).

Al Cross, of  Crabbie’s, commented: “With so many traditions slowly disappearing from today’s society, we were keen to look into which will be most missed this Valentine’s Day and also the values that the true gentleman still hold close compared to their other half.”

To celebrate Valentine’s Day in true traditional style this Tuesday 14 February, accompany your romantic dinner with a measure of Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer. Carefully selected real ginger is steeped for up to 8 weeks with citrus, herbs and spices to create a truly indulgent accompaniment to any special occasion. 

Ginger Valentine’s

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner George and I have been thinking up the perfect selection of ginger treats!

Obviously one should serve a refreshing glass of Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer with lashings and lashings of ice and a slice of lemon or lime!

As for food accompaniments, it’s off to the kitchen for a spot of baking. Try this rather spiffing recipe if one fancies making their own ginger and lemon cheesecake http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/629994. It’s ticketyboo tasty and dances on one's tongue!

Then whilst watching a darn good picture on the telly serve some crunchy ginger biscuits with dark chocolate and ginger. I say, what a scrumptious evening that does sound!

If one has any other ginger recipes they would like to share with us then please do upload a comment or post on our Facebook page or Twitterfeed.

Chin Chin!