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Mother’s Day Treats

Show your mum a special time this Mother’s Day with a full day of treats. Start with breakfast in bed, give them a perfect gift and take them out for a wonderful day.   Breakfast in Bed Time to start off the day with something special, cook mum something special. Whole Wheat Heart Pancakes Double Cheese Bacon Grilled Sandwich Eggs Benedict Mocktails for the morning   Trip out Spend the day doing something fun, think about what your Mother would love to do or surprise her with something she would…

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Valentines Breakfast

Valentine’s Day is almost upon us again and for those who are inclined for a little romance that day we’ve got the perfect recipes to treat your loved one to a wonderful morning. Whole Wheat Heart Pancakes Slightly more indulgent than your average pancakes but aren’t they worth it. Ingredients: Serves 4-6 200g white whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon brown sugar 240 ml milk 120 ml  full fat vanilla yogurt 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 teaspoon…

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Fresh drinks – Non-Alcoholic Ideas

After one too many drinks over the Christmas period we are always looking for a fresh start; a chance to be healthier yet still have fun. Below are some non alcoholic but very tasty mocktails which will keep your fluids up without the intake of booze. Please share your own recipes in the comments section. Warming Mulled Apple Cider Ingredients – Serves 4 – 5 Glasses 1 cinnamon stick 5 Cloves Peel of 1 large orange Peel of 1 large lemon Small knob of fresh ginger, grated 1 litre carton…

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New Year New Home – Interior Design Challenge

The new year is always a great time to start a challenge and something we love as a project is turning one room in our home in to the paradise it deserves to be. In this post we will show you our top tips for how to plan your perfect room redecoration and start this year with a fresh start in mind. Inspiration No design should be  started without collecting the inspiration for your room. You can look through magazines, catalogues, websites and blogs to collect ideas but make sure you…

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Christmas Party Games

Here are some great games to play this festive seasons.   Worst Christmas Present Play with Co-workers First, make a list of everyone’s names at the party with a fill-in-the-blank line next to it. Then go around the room, having each person state their name and the three worst Christmas presents they ever received, two should be true and one should be false. As players announce their gifts,everyone else should write down the gift they think the person didn’t receive. The person who guesses the most correct answers is the…

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Christmas Gift Ideas

Tis the season of gift giving, so we have collected some of our most popular smaller appliances which make great presents for Christmas. We have selected some food preparation appliances for the food lovers, chef and bakers in your life. Beauty essentials for the upcoming New Years Eve party. Plus some warming Hygge inspired items that will keep your loved ones warm this Winter   Gifts for food lovers and cooks Russell Hobbs Hand Mixer  Hinari Food Chopper Morphy Diecast Stand Mixer Morphy Easy Blend Blender   Gift for the Beauty…

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Ready for Winter

As the nights draw in and Autumn rapidly turns wintry, it is time to winter proof your home and get ready for the new season ahead. In this article we highlight home checks and repairs that need to be completed in the winter months,  chores to do in preparation and home decor changes to keep your home warm and bright in the darker months. Home Checks and Repairs Check the roof for missing or damaged tiles, get them fixed before lashing rain begins  Inspect your pipes & service the boiler…

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Autumn Stews

Nothing feels like Autumn more than a hearty stew on a cold evening. Bring family and friends together for some delicious dishes to warm your hands and heart. Traditional Beef Stew A one pot wonder perfect when cooking for a crowd. Ingredients – Serves 5-6 850g stewing beef , cut into nice large chunks 2 celery sticks, thickly sliced 1 onion, diced 2 large carrot, rough diced in to large chunks 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp butter 2 tbsp plain flour 5 bay leaf 3 sprigs thyme 2 tbsp tomato puree…

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Eggs Benedict

One of our all time favourite breakfast/brunch meals and the perfect dish to start out breakfast in bed series. We are going to be choosing much loved recipes and a exciting new ones, so whether it’s a long weekend lay in or a special treat for dreaded Monday mornings, you’ll have something tasty to try. Ingredients Serves 2 2 or 4 Eggs 1 tbsp White wine vinegar 2 English Muffins or crumpets For the hollandaise 2 Egg yolks 1/2 tsp White wine vinegar 100g Butter A splash of water A…

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Decluttering Tips

We can all do with a bit of a freshen up of our space and decluttering your home is a great way to get started. We all have lots of things in our lives and sometimes they can overtake our space. Having a frequent purge of our household items can reduce the amount of things we have to clean and look after and give us space to enjoy the items we really love. Here are a few tips for getting started on declutterings and stop the prospect becoming to daunting.…

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