You can’t beat the aroma of freshly baked bread, especially when it drifts deliciously upstairs from the kitchen first thing in the morning. So much yummier than processed shop-bought, home-made bread has a superior taste […]
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A celebration of summer’s sweetest gift When gardens are bursting with these cheery red fruits, it’s a sure sign that summertime has arrived. And whilst we’ll all miss one great British tradition this year, Wimbledon, […]
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Think of Mexico and what images are conjured up? Vivid colours, vibrant mariachi music, passionate people, exotically-costumed wrestlers, the bloody Aztec history, the spectacular Day of the Dead. Probably all of the above, but then […]
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…with no ice cream maker in sight. With these Italian-made mixes on standby, it’s so easy to make authentic gelato with no expensive specialist equipment required. Using only an electric whisk, a bowl and your […]
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Boiled, poached, fried, Benedict, Florentine, omelettes, pasta, cakes, mayonnaise…eggs are one of the most versatile foodstuffs on Earth, and the key to cooking them to perfection lies at the very beginning…the chicken! Do you know […]
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Succulent, roasted spring lamb is an integral part of the Easter feast and a delicious option for the weekly Sunday lunch. In our opinion, British lamb is best as it has had the advantage of […]
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It’s cold outside and the bloom has faded from your garden but there is still a surprisingly large range of veg that’s at its best at this time of the year – think root veg like carrots, […]
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We’ve been fans of making your own chocolate for some time – you don’t need a lot of equipment or years of experience to produce fine confections you’ll be truly proud to share, but a […]
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If you’ve embraced the ‘grow your own’ phenomenon and are anticipating a larder overflowing with home-grown goodies, or if you love foraging in the hedgerows come harvest time but are never sure what to do […]
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