This year, the plentiful rain and hot sun have resulted in an early, bumper crop of apples. Britain’s favourite cooking apple is the Bramley, a variety that’s now over 200…
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Ice lollies aren’t just for children. We’ve put together five of our favourite iced treats, from alcoholic to healthy, to help you stay cool this summer. Whatever recipe you use,…
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The first Victoria plums are making an appearance in our shops. Victorias have been Britain’s most popular plum almost since they were discovered in the early 19th century, as they’re…
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On a hot summer’s day there is nothing better than sitting in a café eating a fancy ice cream – a Knickerbocker Glory or a Banana Split. But often they…
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If you’re lucky enough to have access to homegrown strawberries, you’ve probably spent the last couple of weeks eating them fresh for breakfast or lunch. There’s nothing as British as…
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If you’re feeling inspired by our post on the top 10 preserving products, then why not try making your own jam? There’s nothing more satisfying than making your own jam.…
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With soft fruit such as gooseberries, strawberries, raspberries and currants just starting to come into season, we’ve picked out our top ten favourite preserving products to get your jam-making off…
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Did you know that the UK holds a National Picnic Week every year, aiming to share advice, tips, recipes and information to make sure everything from the food and drink…
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