New research reveals women are desperate for more time to themselves, and these effortless wine-and-snack pairings are designed to make every precious “me time” minute count…

From hiding in bed with Netflix to making a suspicious number of “quick trips” to the supermarket, British women are finding increasingly creative ways to steal a few precious moments of peace.

New research from Andrew Peace Wines has found women would LOVE two hours and 15 minutes of uninterrupted “me-time” every day to properly unwind, yet 83% admit they struggle to carve out any meaningful time alone whatsoever.

It’s perhaps no surprise. More than half (55%) say household chores eat into their downtime, while 43% spend their evenings cooking dinner, 41% are tackling the washing pile and over a third (36%) are vacuuming instead of relaxing. Even when they do get a moment, 37% admit they can’t switch off because they’re thinking about everything else that they should be doing.

Rather than elaborate dinners or entertaining, many women say what they really want is something simple. In fact, one in five says one of their favourite ways to unwind is sitting quietly in the garden with a glass of wine (with almost a quarter (23%) saying that they’d rather relax with a glass of wine than a traditional British cup of tea!)

With that in mind, Andrew Peace has teamed up with Instagram snack guru, ChloeAndLeox, who boasts over 224,000 followers. Chloe has created four fuss-free snack pairings that take just minutes to make, turning an ordinary evening into a proper “ahhh”  moment.

What’s more, they all match perfectly with a glass of smooth Andrew Peace wine, from the brand’s flavourful Shiraz to its light and breezy Pinot Grigio. Hailing from a third-generation family vineyard in Victoria, Australia, the wines are a huge hit with Brits.

Whether it’s five full peaceful minutes on the patio after work, a Friday night on the sofa or a spontaneous catch-up with friends in the garden, these recipes prove you don’t need hours in the kitchen to make that precious unwind time extra special.

Loaded Charcuterie Crisps

A no-fuss grazing board of baked Camembert, posh ridged crisps, prosciutto and Parmesan that feels indulgent without requiring any real cooking. Pair with a refreshing glass of Andrew Peace Masterpeace Pinot Grigio, (Tesco £7) or Andrew Peace Masterpeace Shiraz (Tesco £7) if you prefer red!

Ingredients

  • 1 small baked Camembert
  • 2 bags premium ridged crisps
  • 80g prosciutto, torn
  • 30g Parmesan, finely grated
  • Cornichons
  • Fresh thyme
  • Cracked black pepper

Method

  1. Arrange the crisps onto a serving board.
  2. Scatter over the torn prosciutto, cornichons and grated Parmesan.
  3. Place the baked Camembert in the centre.
  4. Finish with fresh thyme and cracked black pepper.
  5. Serve immediately for sharing.

 

Garlic Mushroom Crostini 

Rich garlic mushrooms and Parmesan perfectly complement the smooth dark fruit and gentle spice of Andrew Peace White Label Shiraz (Co-op, £7.95)

Ingredients

  • Crostini pack
  • 200g chestnut mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Parmesan, grated
  • Salt & black pepper

Method

  1. Cook the mushrooms in the butter and olive oil over a high heat for 4–5 minutes until golden.
  2. Stir through the garlic for 30 seconds.
  3. Spoon onto the crostini and finish with grated Parmesan and parsley.

Parmesan Corn Ribs

Sweet, smoky corn finished with vegan Parmesan and fresh lemon is made for sunny evenings and a chilled glass of Andrew Peace White Label Chardonnay,(Co-op, £7.35)

Ingredients

  • 2 cooked corn on the cob, quartered into ribs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic granules
  • Vegan Parmesan
  • Lemon zest
  • Fresh parsley

Method

  1. Toss the corn ribs with the oil, paprika and garlic granules.
  2. Air fry at 200°C for around 5 minutes until hot and lightly charred.
  3. Finish with vegan Parmesan, lemon zest and fresh parsley.

Hot Honey Halloumi Bites

Golden, crispy halloumi drizzled with hot honey and chilli flakes delivers maximum flavour in under ten minutes. Enjoy with a glass of the dark cherry-spiked  Andrew Peace Masterpeace Cabernet Sauvignon (Tesco, £7)

  • 225g Halloumi, cubed
  • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp hot honey
  • Chilli flakes
  • Fresh thyme

Method

  1. Toss the halloumi with the cornflour and olive oil.
  2. Air fry at 200°C for around 5 minutes until golden and crispy.
  3. Drizzle over the hot honey and finish with chilli flakes and fresh thyme.

A spokesperson for Andrew Peace Wines said: “The little moments matter. Our research shows women aren’t asking for luxury, they’re simply looking for permission to pause. Whether that’s five peaceful minutes in the garden, a favourite TV show after the kids are in bed or sharing a bottle of wine and some delicious snacks with friends, those small rituals can make all the difference. 

“We wanted to create simple snack pairings that help make that ‘ahhh’ moment happen with minimal effort and maximum enjoyment- and Chloe has created some simple yet delicious recipes that will give you some special unwind time when matched with our smooth wines!”

Crafted by the Peace family at their third-generation vineyard in Australia’s Murray River region, Andrew Peace wines are vegan-friendly, award-winning and available from Tesco, Co-op and Morrisons, with bottles starting from just £7.