Thursday 6 September 2012

Flo's Monthly Mischief: September

Getting in the mood for Autumn courtesy of Theo Brainin's photo genius, see more here 

In these austere times you can't be mischievous with money all the time, but these monthly mini sprees are the perfect antidote to recession gloom... They may be expensive for what they are, i.e. not exactly life's necessities, but for the quality and luxurious feeling of pure indulgence, they are totally worth it. 

This post is my excuse to splurge and I hope it encourages a few of you to treat yourselves too. 

Each month I will travel all over London to select the best, seasonally-inspired cheese from La Fromagerie in Marylebone, wine from the Finborough Wine Cafe in West Brompton, and chocolate from Fortnum and Mason in Piccadilly. 

UPDATE: I AM VERY SORRY TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE FINBOROUGH WINE CAFE AND THE SUMMERTOWN WINE CAFE CLOSED ON SEPTEMBER 21ST







Each of these suppliers have been chosen because of the unique experience they offer. La Fromagerie's walk in cheese rooms and on site maturing cellars speak for themselves, while the Finborough Wine Cafe offer the best value and least pretentious wine tasting I have ever come across (see here for review). Fortnum and Mason is a life long favourite of Elle and mine. It is one of London's great traditional shops, steeped in history (see timeline) and a beautiful place to browse, shop if you are feeling naughty, and have one of the best cream teas if you are feeling even naughtier...

and September goes to... 



1. La Fromagerie's Charolais from Burgundy - a hard textured, crumbly goats cheese with a rich, mature and nutty goaty flavour (only for those who like a bit of serious goat)
2. Finborough's Château Lestrille Capmartin Bordeaux Blanc 2010, rich, waxy, lightly oaked, it complements the nuttiness of the cheese. Shop price £13.50 (we bought over 6 total so paid £11.50)
3. Fortum and Mason's Tart Tatin Chocolate - glossy, apple infused caramel encased in milk chocolate, around a £1 a pop.



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