Must-haves in your Kitchen Cupboard

There’s nothing worse than walking into your kitchen after what you thought was a successful shopping trip only to realise you forgot a couple of essentials. That’s why we’ve put together this list of things you must have in your kitchen cupboard this festive season.

The Lock & Eat collection has been designed for food preserving amid other uses like serving sorbets & juices. The transparent glass jar and lid make it is easy to visually check the contents without having to open it. They are functional and particularly suitable for the presentation of single-serving food and the carafes are ideal for the serving of many types of drink. These jars are available from Hospitality Procurement and start at Ksh. 613. Visit www.hospitalityproc.com to order.

From starters to desserts, there’s no end to what you can do with puff pastry. Instead of making your own, puff pastry can easily be bought at any supermarkets and frozen for when you need it. We especially love easy pastry starters where any topping will go or easy pies. If you have guests over, this is the sure thing to have on the menu! Our go-to puff pastry is usually the Lyons Maid one, but the others will do as well.

Their Rutini Collection Cabernet Malbec is a brilliant blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Malbec. On the nose, you’ll find fruity aromas. It has great structure and smooth tannins, with a prolonged finish. It’s price is 2195 Their Yealands Landmade Sauvignon Blanc shows notes of citrus blossom and passionfruit, with aromas of herbs and lemon zest. It’s price is 1545 Ksh. Available in selected stores www.dionwinesea.co

Inspired by the rich heritage of its home, La Plaine St. André, this premium rum is a labour of love, aged for 8 years in American oak. This rum is gently filtered to preserve notes of vanilla, marmalade and oak with a touch of spice, beautifully integrated for a luxurious texture. Enjoy Takamaka St André on the rocks or neat for a smooth, lingering finish to your day. You can call Takamaka directly on 0702 371100 to place your order. Also available at Monty’s, Sarit Centre and Onn The Way Supermarket, Muthaiga. Our distributor’s Soy’s (info@soys.co.ke) and Vintage Wines & Liquor (dukalapombe@ gmail.com) also stock them.