Cook Featured Food 

Apple and Blackburry Crumble

Apple and blackberry crumble is one of the nations favourites desserts. August and September is the best time for picking Blackberries. The best blackberries will stand out from the crowd, they will be shiner and firmer.  Blackberries aren’t restricted to rural areas you will see them along many paths amongst the hedgerows. Berry picking means autumn is approaching. The warm sweet aromas of apple and blackberry crumble cooking in the kitchen as the nights are drawing in and getting cooler. The recipe below serves 4 people, it is easy to…

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Appliances Featured 

Static Or Frost Free Freezers

We all know that freezers come in a range of sizes and colours but not everyone knows they are static or frost free. Choosing the right one for you and your family is important. The freezer is one of the most used home appliance. While static freezers and frost free freezers may look the same on the outside, have similar features the price range on these are very different. Many under counter freezer have a reversible door allowing it to fit perfectly under count tops. Freezers up to 200 litre…

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Featured Interiors 

Spider Season is back!

Spider season is creeping up. It seems each year the spider season is getting longer, and the beasts are getting bigger. This is not good for arachnophobia. Spider season usually occurs at the start of September when the male common house spiders are on the hunt of a mate. Around 80% of the spiders we see in our homes are male. Our homes are the ideal habitat for spiders. The good news is that these spiders are harmless to humans. They like to kill other insects around our homes which…

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Cook Featured 

Poached Egg and Mushrooms on Toast

Poached egg and mushrooms on toast with thyme is full of flavours, not only is it quick and easy to make, it is ideal for breakfast or lunch all year round. You can also home grow the vegetables and herbs in this dish just like we did. This recipe is for one person and takes around 15 minutes to make. Ingredients 1 large free range egg 1 tablespoon olive oil Sliced toasted bread Fresh finely chopped thyme leaves 100g chestnut mushroom, sliced Season of salt and pepper Mozzarella (optional) 50g…

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Appliances Featured Food 

Iceking Freezers

Freezers are an essential appliance in every household. We use them during the winter months to stock up on frozen food to save us going out to the shops in the dark cold nights and in the summer for Ice-cream and BBQ related food. We understand that each home is different, which is why we have a wide range of freezers that come in a variety of styles and sizes. From under counter freezers to upright freezers with plenty of storage for all the family. As well as chest freezer…

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Cook Featured Food 

Easy Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers are a colourful, nutritional dish that is cheap to make. They are especially popular in the summertime as they are easy to make and full of delicious flavours for all the family to enjoy. When making stuffed peppers there is a variety of food options you can use, whether it be a vegetarian option or meat filled. This dish is often used as the main course with a side salad or garlic bread. Here is a traditional easy stuffed pepper recipe with beef for you to enjoy at…

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Appliances Design Featured 

Finding the right dishwasher for you

Dishwashers are a hardworking kitchen appliance, not only does owning one save an on-going argument of whose turn it is to do the dishes, it keeps counter tops clutter free. Less items are broken in dishwashers than washing items by hands. Dishes also tend to be cleaner as they are put through a cycle. Finding the right dishwasher for you can depend on a number of factors. How often will you use it, what you will be putting in it and what size house hold you have. They come in…

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Featured Play 

Bring Your Dog To Work Day

For one day a year you can leave the guilt behind and bring your 4-legged companion to work! As June the 21st is this year’s bring your dog to work day. What better way to spend a day at work than with your best friend? Bring your dog to work day is a charity event and all money goes to All dog’s matter and Animals Asia. Not only does this day promise lots of fun for all dog lovers, it is also helping raise money for a great cause. The…

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Cook Featured Food 

Strawberry Shortcake

The 14th of June is national strawberry shortcake day, so why not celebrate one of the nation’s most loved desserts with friends and family. With strawberry season upon us there are plenty of fresh ones to pick from. This cake is quick and easy to make and a real crowd pleaser.   Ingredients for the cake: 140 g Unsalted butter 420g Plain flour 100g Granulated suagr 1 Tbsp. Baking powder 1 Tsp. Baking soda ¼ Tsp. Salt 600ml Whipping cream   Ingredients for the filling: 50g Sugar 600g Strawberries 400ml…

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National BBQ Week

27th May – 2nd June marks this year’s national BBQ week, a time to gather friends and family round to enjoy the summer nights. BBQ’s are a great way of entertaining, they become a centre point of gatherings. People watch you as you cook their food whilst relaxing in the garden drinking and laughing with friends in the sun. Children playing games, chasing each other and dogs waiting patiently for any dropped sausages. Gas BBQ: These run on bottled propane natural gas from your utility provider if converted properly. Gas…

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