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Garlic Mushrooms in Butter

31st January 202031st January 2020 Sallycook0 comment

Garlic mushrooms in butter are full of flavours and make a great side dish, especially with meat or served with bread. If you are a garlic lover the combination of garlic and butter never gets old, making this dish perfect for you. You can make this delicious dish in as little as 15 minutes and serves 2 people. Making minimal mess this dish requires just one pan. For best results serve straight away. Ingredients 1 pound of mushrooms 4 tablespoons butter 1 sprig of thyme or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme…

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Chicken and Mushroom Pie

22nd January 202022nd January 2020 Sallycooking, pie0 comment

Chicken and mushroom pie is a British traditional dish, popular throughout the whole year, especially during the winter months, acting as comfort food keeping you warm. Chicken and mushroom pie tends to be rich and creamy with lots of flavour, made from puff pastry. Best eaten on the day of baking, although leftovers can be store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days, reheating in a microwave. Ingredients 350g Cooked Chicken 25g Butter 1 Large Onion Chopped 150g Mushroom Sliced 25g Flour 150ml Chicken Stock…

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Best Selling Tumble Dryers

13th January 202018th May 2022 Sallytumble dryer0 comment

Tumble dryers are one of our best selling appliances during the winter months. Coming in various sizes and types, the average drum size comes with 6-7 kg capacity. There are 3 main types of tumble dryers; Vented Works by expelling warm and dumping air out through a large circular opening installed in an external wall, or through an open window Condenser Condenses the damp air back into water. The water is then automatically collected in a plastic container, which you have to remove and empty manually after each use. Heat…

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Easy to make Mince Pies

19th December 201919th December 2019 Sallymince pies0 comment

The sign of mince pies in the shops means the festive season has begun. They are still a favourite family tradition during this time or year and have been around since the 18th Century. Whether you are enjoying biting into one with a glass of mulled wine in the comforts of your home or at a Christmas party they are crispy and full of flavour. Mince Pies now come in many varieties and are widely available. This mince pie recipe is easy to make and will make around 12 pies.…

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Gingerbread Cookies

20th November 201922nd January 2020 Sallycookies0 comment

November the 21st is national gingerbread cookie day. What better excuse is there to fill your kitchen and homes with the smell of fresh ginger spices! Gingerbread cookies are often a popular choice for all the family during the festive season. Crispy on the outside and soft in the centre is the perfection combination. This recipe is easy to make, taking less than 1 hour. It can make up to 15 cookies, the preparation time is 30 minutes and cooking time 15. Ingredients 1 ½ Teaspoon Cinnamon 5 ½ Teaspoon…

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Montpellier Retro Fridge Freezers

7th November 20197th November 2019 Sallyfridge freezer, Interior, Montpellier, retro0 comment

Retro fridge freezers are a popular choice amongst homes, they add colour, giving your kitchen a unique look. Depending on your budget or what type you are after there are many retro fridge freezers available. At EAW our most popular brand of Retros are by Montpellier. Under counter Retro Starting with the Montpellier MAB2031 range, a mini under counter, top mount fridge freezer, ideal for small spaces with a width of only 47.9 cm. Coming in 5 different colours: white, cream, pastel blue, black and red. It features a 1950’s…

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Easy Pumpkin Soup

30th October 2019 Sallyfood, pumpkin, recipes0 comment

With Halloween approaching pumpkins are are popular as ever, many in fields go to waste, why not make the most out of pumpkins by making a creamy pumpkin soup. Pumpkin soup in the winter never gets old, it is healthy and easy to make. This recipe serves 4 people, with 10 minutes prep time and 50 minutes cooking time. Ingredients 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1 Large Onion – finely chopped 4 Garlic Cloves – finely chopped 1 Pumpkin (8KG) 1 Chicken / Vegetable Stock Ground Black Pepper 120 ml Double Cream –…

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Choosing the right microwave for you

23rd October 201918th May 2022 Sallycooking, microwave0 comment

Microwaves are a popular kitchen appliance, the are mainly used to heat or reheat food quickly. Choosing the right microwave for you is mainly down to size and the intended purpose. Microwaves these days have many features to choose from. Microwave use less energy when cooking, it cooks food by using radiation. How fast your food is cooked is based on the wattage power. Microwaves range between 600 W – 1200 W power. Most microwaves come with a turn table which cooks your food evenly by slowly turning around during…

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Autumn Home Decor

16th October 201916th October 2019 Sallyautumn, decor0 comment

The cold weather is here, the nights are drawing in. Making being full of joy hard, unless you are already excited for the festive season ahead, after all it is only 10 weeks until Christmas. By adding a bit of autumn decor to your home, it will instantly become more cosy and look fresher. Porch Decor To start you need to set the tone, place different size pumpkins on your porch or front door area, these don’t have to be real pumpkin, plastic or pot pumpkins are available in stores…

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How to choose the best washing machine for you

19th September 201919th September 2019 Sallylaundry, lifestyle, washing machine0 comment

Buying a new washing machine is an important decision, they are not a cheap appliance to purchase or to run. The more efficient the washing machine is the cheaper it is to run. Some newer models will have a energy rating of A+++. How to choose the best washing machine for you depends on the size of your household, what features you are after and how efficient you want it to be. The standard size of a freestanding washing machine is 85 (H) x 60 (W) x 55 (D) cm.…