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Get a cozy choux in with a free wallpaper for May
You draw back the curtains, freshly brewed coffee in hand, and stare at the moody grey scene. Going outside may well be an adventure but the warmth indoors beckons you back into the kitchen where a different kind of adventure... Continue reading
The magic is in the details with a free wallpaper for April
So much of the joy derived from a beautiful spread of food is hidden in the kitchen. It’s where a process of intuitive or even assisted culinary creation can come to life. The colander filled with crisp root veg dappled with... Continue reading
Some slowing down with a free wallpaper for March
There’s a row of trees that I drive by nearly every day, never really noticing as they gradually change from barren to once again, covered in new shoots. Every time I make a mental note to pay closer attention as... Continue reading
5 old school recipes that make the best Valentine’s day gifts
As a case study of one, as far as days on the calendar go, Valentine’s Day isn’t one that raises massive alarm bells for me. I don’t scamper around trying to make that one day more special than any other.... Continue reading
Keep summer on your side with a free wallpaper for February
January is conventionally the month for all things healthy but by February most of us are already being plied with chocolates and wine. Here within our walls February represents a bit of a fresh perspective, maybe a little detoxing and hopefully... Continue reading
Learning to cook: two community stories to inspire you
As chef Franck Dangereux says: ‘You can really make a difference to your life by eating good food’. We couldn’t agree more and are so chuffed that our Online Cooking Courses are helping people to do this. In our first Learning to Cook... Continue reading
Spiral into health with a free wallpaper for January
There’s little point fighting it. In January your body wants to be healthy, to purge bad habits, to give itself a fresh and better start. It’s a good habit to begin at any time of the year, but it’s particularly... Continue reading
A vegetarian Christmas menu to wow the crowd
It’s true, when it comes to a festive spread the scales tip heavily in favour of all things meaty. Any vegetarians in attendance are often left to load up on the side salads and roast veg, picking out bits of... Continue reading
8 bite sized gift wrapping videos to help you GiftUp your presents
Still in a bind on how to best wrap up your Christmas gifts for loved ones? Some of them can be so hard to disguise. We have 8 neat videos to see you through. Enjoy these final touches to your... Continue reading
A Banting Christmas menu with downloadable shopping list
If you’ve just recently started Banting or have guests sharing the festive feast with you that are Banters, the thought of a Christmas menu might be overwhelming you with all the things technically not allowed. While it’s not as much... Continue reading