Whenever we’ve got time, we love looking for wild food such as blackberries, sloes and rosehips. Chestnuts are one of our favourite harvests, as they’re versatile and last a long time once gathered. Don’t forget though, you’re looking for sweet chestnut trees rather than horse chestnuts – conkers aren’t edible!…
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Keen cooks are easy people to buy for – from recipe books to kitchen gadgets, there’s always something on our wishlist. Here’s our pick of the top ten presents we’d love to find beneath our Christmas tree. Not that we’re dropping any hints or anything. 1. Spice carousel, Boutique Provençale…
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Anthropologie are our go-to store for measuring cups, as they always seem to have something a bit unusual. So they lived up to our expectations when we found these super cute hedgehog measuring cups. They come as a set of four stoneware cups in different sizes to assist you with…
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Forget modern digital kitchen scales, we’re big fans of the traditional type! Simple to use and easy to get right, with no battery changes required, these retro scales are still very much an essential accessory in our kitchen today. This particular set, in cheery yellow, will provide a zesty burst…
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Autumn’s on its way, and although we’re a little sad to see summer starting to draw to a close, we’re also getting excited. Autumn may be the season of mists and log fires, but it’s also the start of the baking season – so bring on the apple pies, plum…
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Scones were originally a Scottish basic, a type of quick flat bread made with oats and without yeast. Gradually, they evolved into the sweet teatime treat we’re more familiar with today, and Mrs. Beeton, author of Britain’s first cookbook for domestic cooks, lists several recipes in her Book of Household…
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Are you planning on making pancakes on Shrove Tuesday? (12th February). Whether you’re a fan of an annual pancake celebration, or like to indulge on a more regular basis, this useful kitchen storage jar comes equipped with a recipe for perfect pancakes. The glass jar has a ceramic lid and…
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Should eggs be stored in the fridge, or at room temperature? It’s one of those debates that goes round and round in circles. Whatever your preference, this soft camomile yellow and white spot print ceramic egg tray offers a stylish way of storing eggs on a kitchen countertop or in a…
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