Drinks – I Love Belle and Herbs

Posh Hot Chocolate

Meri — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 20:52:23 +0000

Posh Hot Chocolate

Originally uploaded by meriwilliams.

On a cold day off, I decided that hot chocolate was the answer. This was the posh hot chocolate, which usually comes with little marshmallows, but on this particular day they had run out, so I got chocolate buttons instead. The combination of the whipped cream and the chocolate buttons (which slowly melted as you drank it) was fantastic, if rather rich.

All in all, the perfect drink for a cold, drizzly day in Newcastle!

Power Smoothie

Steve — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 09:58:46 +0000

Power Smoothie Overflowing

Originally uploaded by meriwilliams.

The words “Power Smoothie” conjured up visions of a mighty concoction with plenty of substance. It did not disappoint. I couldn’t imagine a beefier drink that didn’t contain meat (this is actually a meat-free drink). From my memory it contained yoghurt, honey and milk, with the real thickness coming from the mashed bananas and crumbled wheat biscuits (I’m not enough of an expert to tell whether it was real Weetabix).

As an accompaniment to a large meal, I found this drink to be a little too much, and it isn’t exactly thirst-quenching. However, if you are too lazy to masticate through proper solid food, I can recommend this as a tasty liquid form of a healthy snack!

Black & Blue Smoothie

Meri — Fri, 05 May 2006 15:54:10 +0000

Black & Blue Smoothie
Originally uploaded by meriwilliams.

There are two new smoothies on the updated menu and this is one of them. It involves blueberries, black grapes and grape juice. Although Elly remains dubious about the combination, I think it’s lovely — sweet but refreshing.

The other thing that’s really impressed me in recent months is the speed of preparation of smoothies at Belle & Herbs. Time was, you’d order and it would take a good twenty minutes before you had a chance of your smoothie arriving — these days it’s more like 5 mins

Hot Chocolate

Meri — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 15:13:53 +0000

Hot Chocolate
Originally uploaded by meriwilliams.

On Molly’s last day visiting with us, we of course had to go to Belle and Herbs for breakfast.

I had one of my favourites, the Eggs Benedict, which was very enjoyable, but not the best I’ve ever enjoyed there. I also decided to have this normal hot chocolate (usually I choose the more extravagant option. It was LOVELY. Nice and light, but beautifully chocolatey as well. Definitely a good start to the morning!

Whatever’s Left Smoothie

Meri — Sun, 12 Feb 2006 15:42:34 +0000

Whatever’s Left Smoothie
Originally uploaded by meriwilliams.

We went along to Belle & Herbs rather late on this Sunday afternoon. When trying to order some regular smoothies, they explained they’d had a massive rush that morning and so the regular smoothies were all off! They were, however, offering this one — a random combination of all the fruit left in the kitchen!

I must say it was very refreshing — I detected pineapple, orange and plenty of blackcurrant (as you can probably guess from the colour), but really not sure what else was in there!

Posh Hot Chocolate

Meri — Sat, 11 Feb 2006 13:16:36 +0000

Posh Hot Chocolate
Originally uploaded by meriwilliams.

This posh hot chocolate (as opposed to the dead dead posh hot chocolate that Elly had previously) consisted of hot chocolate made completely with steamed milk, topped with lashings of whipped cream and as many marshmallows as the staff can balance on top!!

This is seriously, seriously rich and you really shouldn’t order it if you want a nice light drink. That said, if you fancy something decadent then it is perfect! It has serious quantity (there’s about half a litre there) and great taste too.

Belle & Herbs Special Smoothie

Meri — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 18:08:38 +0000

Belle & Herbs Smoothie
Originally uploaded by meriwilliams.

Belle and Herbs’ trademark smoothie is a great combination of apple, melon, orange, strawberry and possibly a bunch of other ingredients I’ve forgotten. Lovely mix, great taste

Berry Smoothie

Elly — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 17:45:07 +0000

Berry Smoothie
Originally uploaded by meriwilliams.

One of the set recipe smoothies on the menu, the Berry Smoothie is made with Raspberries, Cranberries, Cherries and Redcurrents. It’s quite tart, and packed full of flavour. And not only that, it’s the most fantastic colour – it’s a wonderful dark red/purple!!

Melon and Orange Smoothie

Meri — Sat, 08 Oct 2005 17:00:32 +0000

Top View of My Smoothie

Originally uploaded by meriwilliams.

The best thing about having a smoothie at Belle and Herbs is that after you order it you tend to see someone go past with an entire jug of fruit pieces. If you crane your neck a bit you can also see them blitz it into mush and add all the juices and ice and things.

This melon and orange smoothie was lovely. I thought they did particularly well to not overpower the delicate melon flavours with too much orange.

Strawberry & Raspberry Smoothie

Elly — Sat, 08 Oct 2005 16:50:57 +0000

Originally uploaded by ellythompson.

There’s a whole section of the Belle and Herbs drinks menu dedicated to Smoothies. You can either pick one of their specials, or design-your-own from a list of fruit. The best thing is watching people wandering between front-of-house and the kitchen with jugs full of fruit.

The Strawberry & Raspberry (with fromage frais) Smoothie I had was delicious. Sometimes you get a smoothie where one of the flavours completely overpowers all the others. This is not the case here. It’s fruity and creamy and absolutely heavenly.

Dead, Dead, Posh Hot Chocolate

Elly — Thu, 19 May 2005 09:11:14 +0000

originally uploaded by meriwilliams.

There are 3 Hot Chocolate Drinks on the Menu at Belle & Herbs… This, is the most extravagant.

The others consist of “Normal” Hot Chocolate (in a large cup) “Posh” Hot Chocolate (in a large cup with squirty cream and marshmallows)

The “Dead, Dead, Posh” Hot Chocolate is served in a large cup, with squirty cream, marshmallows and a flake. And a spoon.