The UK has already had it’s first taste of Summer this month with temperatures reaching highs of up to 20 degrees, proving it’s never to early for BBQ season. Google searches for ‘How to clean a BBQ’ have increased by a whopping 80% in the past week alone, and this could be set to continue […]
Spring is here! As the days gradually get longer and the temperature rises, warmth will be creeping into the hidden nests of hedgehogs across the country, letting them know it’s time to stir from their long hibernation… The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) has come up with a 5-point plan to help our prickly friends […]
Sometimes the best gifts are those made with love. So this Mother’s Day, why not get in the kitchen and whip up a hand-made bake to share with Mums, Grandmas, Aunties and Godmothers? Opies has three delicious and very different show-stopping recipe ideas… Limoncello Drizzle Cake Upgrade a traditional Lemon Drizzle Cake with the finest Italian liqueur. […]
With weddings set to make a big impact – the number of weddings expected this year will be 2.5million, the most since 1984, according to the Wedding Report, Blooming Haus – one of the UK’s most innovative floral design studios are predicting wedding floral trends for 2022… The duo behind Blooming Haus – master florist […]
With half term now upon us, the continued challenge of keeping little ones entertained continues! Luckily, High Street favourite, Ryman, has everything you need to keep your little ankle biters at bay – even if it chucks it down all week! The stationery experts have a huge range of colouring and activity pages, available to download for free here! From colouring […]
Fairly traded and ethically sourced baking brand Food Thoughts has collaborated with Luce Hosier (@whatluceeats) to share four delicious new chocolate recipes… From sweet bakes and breakfast ideas to savoury mealtime inspiration, each recipe uses Food Thoughts organic cocoa and cacao powders and dark and white chocolate chips. Made using ‘fino de aroma’ cocoa beans, a […]
Sarah Beeny, broadcaster and presenter, and her husband Graham, have embarked on the building of a carbon-neutral stately home in Somerset. Once a dairy farm and now a modern and functional family home, the Channel 4 TV programme – A New Life in the Country – follows Sarah’s trials and tribulations when combining aesthetics and carbon-neutrality; tradition […]
The process of purchasing your first home can be quite daunting, which is why it’s important to know about several first-time buyer schemes which are currently on offer. They could provide the support and help you need to make purchasing your first home possible. B P Collins’ property team highlights what’s on offer. Help to […]
As we start the new year, we may feel cautious or optimistic about what the future holds. We hope there will be plenty of opportunities to spend time with the people we love, doing the things we enjoy. Birchgrove, the specialist developer of retirement properties, provides high quality self-contained assisted living apartments in purpose-built developments. […]
We’re moving beyond the traditional lemon and sugar option and enjoying wonderful variations from all around the world. From sweet and savoury, to healthy and indulgent, there’s a pancake recipe perfect for breakfast, dinner and dessert… Irish boxty pancakes A traditional Irish recipe that’s fantastically filling Ingredients 450g/1lb potatoes, peeled 4 spring onions, finely sliced […]