How long has it been since you last gave the kitchen any TLC? For many people, it’s been a good few years. After all, whilst the kitchen is one of the most frequently updated rooms in the modern home, it’s also the most expensive to budget for. Even when you’ve…
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When it comes to cooking at home, half the battle is having the right tools. You don’t need a kitchen full of every gadget under the sun, but a well-chosen selection of the right tools can completely change the way you prepare and cook meals. They save time, cut down…
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[AD/gifted product] Christmas is a time when most of us have to get involved in some extra cooking. Perhaps you’ve got extra mouths to feed, or perhaps your family are just at home more than usual. We thought the festive season was just the right time to take a look…
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The kitchen is the heart of the home, and most of us spend a lot of time there. If you know anyone who enjoys pottering round in their kitchen, whether they’re the next Paul Hollywood or unsure which way up to hold the grater, then they’d be sure to appreciate…
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Ah, Christmas. The season of joy, goodwill to all men and endless washing up. Even if you have a dishwasher, most of us like to break out the best china and glassware at this time of year, so you’ll probably find yourself at the kitchen sink a bit more than…
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The great British cuppa has been a tradition since the late 17th century, and now we drink almost 900 cups per person per year in the UK, enough to fill two bath tubs. At this time of year, when nights are long and the weather’s uninspiring, a good cup of…
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If you know someone who’s a keen cook, the gift-buying possibilities are endless. We’ve picked our kitchen favourites, designed to suit and style of decor and be useful in a variety of ways. Bon appetit! 1. Ceramic pitcher, The Orchard A ceramic pitcher with an aged and distressed finish, this…
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If you love antique plates, but don’t have enough spare cash to buy them or enough space in which to house them, then how about this for an alternative?! This decorative cotton tea towel is illustrated with antique plate designs from the art collections at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The tea…
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