If someone in your life is addicted to Great British Bake Off and Masterchef, at least they’re easy to buy for! The latest kitchen gadget or cook book, heritage or artisan food products or some lovely traditional kitchenware will all be welcome. We’ve picked out our top ten gift ideas…
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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 once a year. We take a look at all things pudding, including traditions, origins and recipes. Origins of the Christmas…
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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 gift. From aprons to kitchen aids, there’s something here to suit the ‘taste’ of every budding – or expert –…
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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 of animal welfare, lower levels of pesticides, no manufactured herbicides or artificial fertilisers and more environmentally sustainable management of the…
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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 to pile up that charcoal as soon as the rain stops. If your family barbecue tends to feature mostly sausages…
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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 about. Even if you don’t have much space to spare, it’s nice to be able to grow a few things…
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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 just eating it on toast. Honey has been used for thousands of years as everything from a medicine to a…
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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 fruit, and plums and apples are coming into season earlier than usual. If you’re lucky enough to have your own…
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