Soda Jerk Blog
May 23, 2020
Elderflower Soda - Pick Your Own
I'm incredibly sad to say that we're not going to be able to make any of our Elderflower Soda this year 😭.
BUT, we don't want you to miss out! So here's our guide to finding your elderflower, picking the best bunches and making your own elderflower cordial.
Apr 20, 2020
Lockdown Recipes: Josh's Beer Burgers
The weathers warming up, we've got loads of time on our hands so what's there to do except become absolute grill masters on our BBQ's? Josh put this recipe together to combine two great things - beer and burgers - into one delicious package. Try it out!
Apr 16, 2020
Lockdown Recipes: Robyn's Homemade Ketchup
Robyn came up with this recipe after being given a glut of a friend's homegrown tomatoes. She ate as many as she could but there were soooooooooo many of the buggers that she had to come up with a plan B to use them all up. After roasting all the ones that were left she played around with this ketchup recipe and here are the results!
Apr 7, 2020
5 Ways To Support Small Businesses Without Spending Any £££
If you'd told me a month ago that a world-wide pandemic was going to crash into my beautifully laid plans for Square Root in 2020, I would absolutely not have believed you! Fast forward to today and the unthinkable has happened. 90% of our customers have had to close their doors because of COVID-19 and many of those amazing small businesses do not currently know if they'll be able to open them again but many of them are trying to do whatever they can to survive.
Apr 2, 2020
Lockdown Recipes: Ed's Failed Sourdough Deconstructed BLT
The first thing Ed, like many other millennial hipsters, did when the lockdown was announced was start his own sourdough culture for making bread at home. The result was less than impressive - a solid lump of bread. But all of that artisan flour comes at a price and food shouldn't go to waste so he decided to find a use for the lump he'd made and a way to give Robyn the BLT she was promised all at the same time - read on!
Mar 26, 2020
Lockdown Recipes: Pete's Nuts and Tings Roast
Pete is known around Square Root for being the grandeous chef de lunch due to his elaborate, gourmet lunchtime offerings. We also call him Peter Pan because he uses every single pan in the house to make these lunches - sometimes sacrifices must be made! Here's his recipe, in his own words, for a delicious and veggie Sunday lunch treat - the Nuts and Tings Roast!
Mar 25, 2020
Lockdown Recipes: Robyn's Blueberry and Ginger ACV Shrub
Robyn loves to make shrubs at home - the tart, fruity and complex flavours are perfect if you're looking for an easy alternative to make cocktails (non-alcoholic or otherwise) at home. They're also surprisingly simple to make and great for your gut health. This blueberry (known for being high in antioxidants and Vit C) and ginger (great for digestion!) is a great spring or summertime sipper so get stuck in!
Mar 25, 2020
Lockdown Recipes: Amanda's Dairy-Free Chococonut Cheesecake
Amanda created this recipe after her husband had to give up dairy. She could no longer bear his sad-puppy face whenever he remembered the existence of creamy baked cheesecake, his favourite dessert, and so she got to work on this dairy-free alternative which really hits the spot.
Mar 25, 2020
Lockdown Recipes: Josh's Put On Everything Jerk Marinade
All you need to make this simple marinade is a blender: great with chicken, fish, aubergine, firm tofu or whatever you want. It's super simple and makes everything super tasty - winner!
Mar 25, 2020
Lockdown Recipes: Mandee's Vegan Chai Spiced Snickerdoodle Cookies
Mandee makes these cookies to drive her UK friends wild. When working at the Soda Bar in Seven Dials Market she made a batch for everyone to share at Thanksgiving and they blew our minds (seriously!) so we're super excited to share this recipe with you to make at home!