This year, Pancake Day falls on 4th March 2014. The day is more correctly known as ‘Shrove Tuesday’, the word ‘Shrove’ coming from ‘shrive’ meaning to confess. It’s the last day before the fasting period of Lent which starts on…
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It’s winter, and there’s a decided nip in the air. It’s the time of year for comfort food, such as thick, warming soup – and who better to set us on the right track than Ian Brackenbury, owner of Chester-based…
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If you’re feeling a little low after the Christmas and New Year festivities, there’s still Burns Night to look forward to. A national institution in Scotland, it’s celebrated on or around 25th January, the birthday of Scotland’s national poet Robert…
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Here at Cosy Home, we’re busy getting ready for Christmas by making a batch of our favourite festive mincemeat. Now’s the time, as it needs to be made a few days in advance to let the flavours develop. Even if you…
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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…
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