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Carving a spooktacular pumpkin

October 28, 2016

Halloween is almost here so it’s time to get creative and carve that pumpkin into the most spooktacular Jack O’Lantern you can Below are a few tips to help your carving go more smoothly, so your efforts aren’t wasted.   1. Choose your pumpkin wisely Take the time to find your perfect pumpkin. A wobbly…

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Halloween Treats

October 27, 2016

Looking for some simple but tasty Halloween treat ideas? Why not take a classic gingerbread man and turn him into a mummy using piped icing. They only take 45 minutes and the mixture can make 30, making them perfect for a party. Ingredients 350g Plain Flour 1tspn Bicarbonate of Soda 2tspn Ground Ginger 100g Butter 175g…

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Pumpkin Soup

October 26, 2016

Stay warm this autumn and enjoy a delicious bowl of creamy pumpkin soup. (30 minute cook time, serves 4) Ingredients 1 Small Pumpkin (1kg) 1 chopped onion 2 Cloves of Garlic 2 Rosemary Sprigs 2tbsp Clear Honey 3tbsp Olive Oil 500ml Chicken Stock 1 Glass of Dry White Wine 150ml Double Cream 1 Lemon (Juice…

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Enjoy a delicious pumpkin spiced latte this autumn

October 26, 2016

Autumn has come which means it is time for the popular pumpkin spiced latte to make its return to the coffee shops. But wouldn’t you rather enjoy it in the comfort of your own home, curled up on the sofa with a good film or book? Well you can now, with this simple recipe… What…

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Summer laundry tips

August 8, 2016

Three tips for your summer laundry, now we know you don’t always want to do the house chores when it’s a lovely summers day but these three tips are perfect for the next few months to help you enjoy the summer, whilst you keep on top of that ever growing mountain of laundry and for…

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Pyrolytic Ovens

August 1, 2016

What is a Pyrolytic Oven? I hear you ask; well it is an oven that self cleans. No it doesn’t have little borrowers that come in and clean it for you but with the new Pyrolytic technology allows us to clean the oven with out strong chemicals and hard elbow grease to get rid of…

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Courgette ribbon salad

July 27, 2016

The perfect summer light lunch or dinner. Serves 4 – 555cals Ingredients: 25g Pine nuts 4 Large courgettes, sliced into ribbons or spiralized Juice and zest of ½ lemon 1 small loaf of sourdough bread 1 tbsp olive oil 60g bag baby kale 100g Goat’s cheese (crumbled) Handful of mint leaves 25g Raisins Dressing: 2…

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Watering houseplants

July 13, 2016

Yes, it is possible to water your houseplants even when you are away with this simple trick. Pierce a lid from an empty plastic drinks bottle. Fill that bottle up with water and screw the lid back on. Put that bottle of water upside down in your plant pot. The water will slowly leak out…

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PimPom

July 4, 2016

  Everybody loves a glass of Pimm’s in the summer, but sometimes you fancy something a little bit more exciting. 200ml serving suggesting Ingredients: 50ml Pimm’s 150ml Pomegranate juice 1 large orange Fresh basil or mint Ice Directions: Mix together 50ml of Pimm’s and 150ml of Pomegranate juice Pour over ice Garnish with sliced orange…

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Superfood salad with quinoa

July 1, 2016

Nutritious, full of veggies and gluten-free. Serves 6 – 385cals Ingredients: 1 bunch of fresh coriander 1 Avocado 1 punnet of salad cress 20 g feta cheese Olive oil Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 200 g Quinoa 320 g Broccoli 35 g mixed nuts (e.g walnuts and almonds) 1 Pomegranate Extra virgin olive oil…

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Summer time clean

June 21, 2016

Summer is here and hopefully most of you are spending time outdoors soaking up the sun and breathing in the fresh air (between the rain and cloud!). But what about your living space? It to needs a breath of fresh air. So, why not use those rainy days to create a spick-and-span living space for…

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