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What’s On My Table – With Alexandra Dudley
Traditionally made with tomatoes and peppers, gazpacho is best eaten ice cold and hence, I recommend chilling this before enjoying. In this version I use frozen peas, yellow pepper and cucumber. The result is a vibrant green refreshing soup that’s perfect for summer days.
I like to serve this with this sauvignon blanc from Villa Maria. New Zealand wine is having a real moment and I have been loving this white. Crisp and cool, it pairs beautifully with this creamy bright gazpacho.
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Green Gazpacho
Blanch the peas and refresh in ice cold water.
Remove the seedy centre from the cucumber using a teaspoon and roughly chop. Roughly chop the yellow pepper.
Place all the ingredients into a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth. A food processor will provide a slightly textured gazpacho which is delicious; if you would like a smooth texture, I recommend using a Vitamix or Nutribullet. You may need to do so in batches if you use a Nutribullet.
Chill for at least two hours then serve with a drizzle of olive oil, freshly cracked black pepper and a spoonful of yogurt if you like.
THE THREE THINGS ALEXANDRA'S LOVING THIS MONTH
Waves Glass Tea Light Holder, €19.95 | Anna & Nina
I find tealights work better than candlesticks on an outdoor table. There is less danger of the wind blowing out the flame and they make a table glow beautifully when they’re dotted about. I just bought these and can’t wait to use them.
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Leather Coasters, €30 | Truffle Bee
Having stuffed my kitchen cupboard with table linen, my latest collecting obsession is coasters. I love these bright orange ones, especially against a simple white tablecloth. They are faux leather which means they are incredibly easy to clean.
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Magique Ocean Breakfast Plate, €24.95 | Anna & Nina
I love the hand-painted edge of these sweet breakfast plates. I tend to fill these with nostalgic sweets such as Smarties or Jelly Babies and put them on the table at the end of a dinner party.
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AND OFF THE TABLE…
Gelato at Gelupo
I need little excuse to eat ice-cream regardless of the season, but summer is perhaps the most joyous time to enjoy a scoop of creamy gelato. On the narrow streets of Soho is my favourite spot. Gelupo makes gelato fresh daily and, alongside stand-out signatures such as sour cherry with ricotta and bitter chocolate, you’ll always find a few seasonal flavours on the menu. My favourite is the mint stracciatella which has a sensational vivid creamy green colour owing to the kilos of fresh mint leaves which are blanched and blended each morning before being churned into the ice-cream with shards of dark chocolate. Recently, I’ve been enjoying a scoop of my favourite alongside a seasonal special, summer berry and yogurt. It is a delicious combination and one that I highly recommend. You can hear a little more about Gelupo from the founder Jacob Kenedy, who SL’s Heather Steele and I chatted to (over gelato) on the SheerLuxe Show.
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