Or its price. Despite recent duty changes which have made it more expensive, sherry is still good value. Probably, it just needs to stop having so much integrity and start to look more gaudy.

If a recipe calls for ‘Chinese cooking wine or dry sherry’, fino or manzanilla are good substitutes; sweet sherry is not.

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Traditional trifle recipe couldn't be easier, use ready-made custard and sponge to save time but don't skimp on the sherry! The cream syllabub is super simple too. Perfection! Lay the sponge ...