Category Archives: Platinum News

Today we are whisked away to the beautiful Mediterranean islands of Malta. Warren Zahra, Managing Director of Alpine Sterling  Malta and Gozo demonstrates how to prepare a typical Maltese picnic sandwich, Hobz biz-zejt. Click here to watch the video and catch a glimpse of the beauty of Malta. Malta’s most popular snack could be a hit at […]

It’s great to have a scrumptious snack for Happy Hour. What could be better than a homemade Polish Pierogi Dumpling, the ideal snack to share with family and friends. Click here to watch a video of a professional chef preparing this Polish delicacy. Yum!

In Turkey they make refreshing summer sherbets. These are non-alcoholic beverages made from a variety of fruit juices and herbs, combined with honey or sugar to form a sweet syrup that is then diluted with water or ice. It’s that time of year when fresh mint is readily available. Click here for a demonstration on […]

Pierre Oudine, Managing Director at Raising Stones Events in southern France and Monaco, welcomes us to his beautiful Provence terrace to show us how he sets the table to welcome guests for a late afternoon aperitif. Click here to watch the video and be transported to Provence. A Votre Sante!

Dust off your juicer or mixer for this healthy Five O’Clock beverage from Croatia. Utilizing the Four Pillars of Croatian Gastronomy: garlic, lemon, parsley and swiss chard, this scrumptious juice is a healthy boost to the body’s immune system. Click here to watch Marija from DT Croatia prepare this refreshing drink in her kitchen.

Today we travel to Poland to learn how to create a Szarlotka (apple pie) cocktail. Marta Kicler, Business Development Director at Mazurkas DMC Poland, crafts this unique cocktail using Żubrowka Bison Grass vodka, the best known Polish vodka. Click here to watch the video and for more information and the recipe click here.

Masala Tea (Chai) is all the rage around the world. Sanjay Bhatt, who sacrificed Bollywood stardom to work at Creative Travel, shows us how to make the perfect cup of this iconic Indian hot tea. Click here to watch Sanjay in his Delhi kitchen and find the  detailed recipe here.  

Let’s head to tropical Brazil to sample the National Drink, Caipirinha. Click here to watch Francisco Havas, President of Havas Creative Tours in Brazil, as he prepares a Caipirinha on his Rio de Janeiro terrace. Saude.

Scandinavia is famous for fjords, meatballs, the Northern Lights, vodka and lingonberries. Click here to watch Dag Kastensson, Managing Director of SNE Northern Europe, prepare a Swedish Wolf’s Paw using two of these famous ingredients; vodka and lingonberries.

Let’s head south to tropical Panama. Click here to watch Kenelma Mendoza, President of Accento Incentives, prepare a typical Panamanian Balboa Mango Punch. It looks delicious and refreshing and perfect for Five O’Clock, or anytime. Enjoy!