The proof of the (Christmas) pudding – a Great British tradition
Even the most ardent Christmas pudding fan knows it has no claim to being a health food, so it’s just as well this Great British favourite only makes its appearance…
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The Cosy Home gift guide: present ideas for cooks and bakers
If you know someone who’s glued to Great British Bake Off, has every Mary Berry book ever written and gets excited by new cake recipes, then we’ve found the perfect…
View PostChange for good: Go Organic this September
The whole of September is Organic September, an initiative run by the Soil Association to help promote organic goods and producers. According to the Soil Association, choosing organic means higher levels…
View PostSummer living: inspirational barbecue food
Here at Cosy Home we’re optimistic types, and we’re quietly confident we’re going to get some summery weather soon! In preparation, we’re stocking up with our favourite barbecue foods, ready…
View PostGarden grub – how to use edible flowers
With the better weather on its way (honestly!) and many of us starting to plan our gardens and pots for the summer, here’s an idea you might like to think…
View PostSweet as sugar: top home uses for honey
Most of us have an old jar of sticky honey lurking at the back of a kitchen cupboard, but we could be making more of this incredibly versatile substance than…
View PostPlum lovely: dessert recipes to make the most of seasonal fruit
This year, with the combination of sun and rain it seems that everything in the garden’s gone a little crazy. We’re on course to have a bumper crop of soft…
View PostTop five easy homemade summer drinks
In the warmer weather, nothing beats a lazy afternoon relaxing in the garden with friends and a long, cool drink. Here are our top five homemade drinks for summer –…
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