Food & Drinks

  • Food & Drinks,  Journal

    4 Simple Steps To Revive Breakfast In Bed

    Ah, breakfast in bed. For some, it’s a distant memory of relaxing on the weekend or even waking up at a reasonable time, and for others it’s a time to set your kitchen on fire – not literally. In fact, we believe it’s the most important meal of the week; it’s personal and a well-deserved pat on the back for making it across the finishing line. Plus, it’s brought to you in bed…you don’t even have to move a muscle. And that’s why we’ve fallen back in love with Saturday mornings. But enough is enough. Too long have we made do with a bowl of cereal or a burnt piece…

  • Fashion & Style,  Food & Drinks,  Journal,  Travel,  Trends

    Paris: Our Inspiration

    Paris: the city of love, fashion and of course, food. Not only are we encapsulated by the welcoming feeling we get when we step foot in the French capital, but there’s an ineffable sense that you’ve arrived somewhere that’s fresh and promising. From the romance of the Eiffel Tower (despite its robotic structure) to the shabby-chic streets signs reassuring you you’re not too far from home, there’s plenty to see and even more to come back for. As you may or may not know, our first collection of the year is inspired by Paris. Our designers have focused on the quintessential qualities that make Paris, Paris and have not left…

  • Food & Drinks,  Journal

    How To Make The Perfect Banana Cupcakes

    At the minute, staying indoors seems like the only solution to this – what feels like – subfreezing weather. So, to make the most of your end-of-year hibernation, why not try out your culinary skills (that may need dusting off after a long summer)? And cooking something that everyone can joy is the best way to start – you know, easy lunchbox snacks for the kids, as well as something healthy for you. To save you searching, we’ve found the perfect choice – drum roll please…it’s banana cupcakes! Jam-packed with energy and nutrition, these fun treats are quick to bake and are seriously in low calories. Plus, they’re sprinkled with…

  • Food & Drinks,  Journal

    3 Recipes To Get You In The Mood For Autumn

    From its famous pumpkin-inspired flavours to its slow-cooked stews, autumn has plenty to offer when it comes to whipping up a hearty dish. Plus, with plenty of vegetables reaching their prime, there’s no better time to start thinking about the season ahead. Tummies rumbling yet? Good! We’ve rounded up our favourite recipes that guarantee to add warmth to your autumnal menu. Italian Meatball Bake Combining all the classic tastes of Italy, this oven-cooked indulgence is perfect for Saturday nights in and days avoiding calorie counting. Things you’ll need: ·         500g of beef mince ·         4 diced onions ·         1 tin of chopped tomatoes ·         4 cloves of chopped garlic ·        …

  • Food & Drinks,  Journal,  Lifestyle

    How To Make A Rainbow Cake For Pride

    Celebrating fifty years since the start of the LGBTQ+ freedom movement, Pride Month is well underway, ending on Sunday the 7th of July. So far this month, we’ve seen sixty marches across the globe, with millions of supporters and countless rainbows. And since this month is a biggy in the history of Pride, there’s really no excuse not to celebrate… So, this year, why not try something new? For those who support the cause and have an addiction to sweet treats, then baking is the way forward. Fortunately, such things like the rainbow cake exist to satisfy both needs. With its delectable layers and mouth-watering frosting, give it a VIP…

  • Food & Drinks,  Journal

    5 things you didn’t know about pancakes

    It’s pancake day and here at Yumi HQ, we can’t wait to tuck into a few at lunchtime. We’ve put together a list of five things you didn’t know about pancakes to impress your friends with and tantalise those tastebuds to boot. Like we need another excuse to eat those light, fluffy cakes…they’re flippin’ lovely…(sorry) 1. Pancakes were made originally as a way of using up all the leftover rich foods before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday – we owe whoever thought this up a huge favour. 2. The most flips anyone has ever completed with a pancake is 349 in 2 mins – that’s some impressive flip work right…

  • Food & Drinks,  Journal,  Lifestyle

    Five Yummy Recipes to Use Up Christmas Leftovers

    We all buy far too much for Christmas dinner – it’s an epidemic and it’s a lot of waste… Aside from those traditional leftover sandwiches, it’s hard to come up with ideas to use up all the yummy Christmas leftovers. But fear not by trying out these 5 yummy recipes post-Christmas day. Prepare to drool. Turkey, Cranberry & Stuffing Leftover Pie Using up turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce an topped with puff pastry, it’s an ideal festive pie and looks super pretty serves in individual pie dishes. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 25g butter 2 large onions, thinly sliced 550g cooked turkey, cut into chunks 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, plus extra…

  • Events,  Food & Drinks,  Journal,  Lifestyle,  The How-To Guide

    Quick and Easy Cocktail Recipes for Christmas

    At our Yumi SS16 Press Day, we had the amazing guys from BOLD London Spirit to make 3 delicious cocktails for our guests. Featuring a Cherry Negroni, our very own curated cocktail, the Yumi Spritz, and a Espresso Martini, the tipples went down a dream. Yummy and quick to make, these easy cocktail recipes will be a hit with your loved ones on the run up to Christmas so we’ve got the recipes for you to try for yourself. Cue to the how-to: Espresso Martini Ingredients  40mL Bold London Spirit 25mL espresso coffee 20mL Kahlua 10mL cherry reduction Method Shake with ice, pour into chilled martini glass Cherry Negroni Ingredients 30mL Bold London Spirit…

  • Events,  Food & Drinks,  Journal,  Lifestyle

    Delicious Christmas Cocktail recipes from London’s Skylounge

    Skylounge, one of London’s finest rooftop bars, has just launched its lavish new winter cocktail menu and we were at the front of the queue to try them out. Curated by Skylounge’s team of talented mixologists the new cocktail list is creative and complex – reinventing some of the classics, as well as indulging in both new and wintery flavours, with sophisticated combos. Situated in the heart of the city, Skylounge is the perfect spot to watch the city light up, cocktail in hand at their woodland themed pop up, The Tree House. Up in The Tree House, huddling over hot apple cider or a cocktail from the bespoke wintry menu is…

  • Food & Drinks,  Journal,  Lifestyle

    Easy Martell Cognac Cocktail Recipes for Christmas

    Looking for some epic drinks to impress your guests with? We’ve got just the ticket in the form of Martell cognac cocktails. Created by the uber-talented Clotilde Lataille of Hawksmoor Spitalfields, these delicious cognac cocktail recipes are sure to warm the cockles of your heart on the run up to Christmas. Cue the how-to: Can-Can 300 This cocktail is deliciously moreish with a subtle bitterness from IPA syrup. Made with Martell Cordon Bleu, Byrrh and IPA syrup, this slick looking cocktail is a great alternative to an Old Fashioned. Easy to make and totally perfect for special occasions. Ingredients 40ml Martell Cordon Bleu 10ml Byrrh 10ml Ipa syrup Method Stir all…