Chocolate and Love is a premium organic, fairtrade brand set up by husband-and-wife team Richard and Birgitte O’Connor in 2010. “We wanted a brand we could feel good about,” they say – and as their products are now stocked in over 40 countries, it seems that plenty of other people…
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[AD/gifted product] A big part of Christmas is presentation, and fabulous food always looks its best when partnered with appropriate serving ware. Bowls are something we seem to need a lot of at this time of year, great for serving anything from snacks and nibbles to salads to puddings. A…
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[Ad/gifted product] Whatever age you are, everyone secretly loves getting a Christmas stocking – and that includes pets. When we were asked to take a closer look at personalised stockings from London-based design company Harrow & Green, reviewer Sara Walker had no hesitation in nominating one-year-old springer spaniel Olly as…
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The kitchen is the heart of the home, and most of us spend a lot of time there. If you know anyone who enjoys pottering round in their kitchen, whether they’re the next Paul Hollywood or unsure which way up to hold the grater, then they’d be sure to appreciate…
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Ah, Christmas. The season of joy, goodwill to all men and endless washing up. Even if you have a dishwasher, most of us like to break out the best china and glassware at this time of year, so you’ll probably find yourself at the kitchen sink a bit more than…
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This year, we’re a little bit obsessed with glitter for Christmas (although that feeling will probably wear off when we’re still picking it out of the carpet in January!). Glitter reflects candle and fairy light, and adds a little extra sparkle to a dining table or mantelpiece. That’s why we…
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Harrogate-based business The Knitter’s Yarn is a joint venture between mother and daughter Sue and Alice Rutherford, offering wool, patterns and knitting knowhow. Sara Walker speaks to Sue to find out more. “The Knitter’s Yarn launched in September 2017 so we have been going just two years. Both Alice and…
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“Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa la la la la, la la la la la…..” While we do love natural decorations, this year we’ve tracked down some unusual tree decorations that are a little more quirky and fun. For 2019, animals and in particular sea creatures are a…
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