Category: Lifestyle

This food recipe comes from organic farm Matthews Cotswold Flour’s and is a tasty sweet treat. The salted honey and spelt cookies have just enough sweetness, thanks to the honey, and are beautifully balanced with a salty element. This recipe makes 12 to 15 cookies, just enough to go around and have more than one […]

I made a baked salmon and leek parcel with BBC Good Food’s recipe – and here is what I learned. While the original recipe requires dill, I didn’t have any in my cupboard so I substituted the herb for tarragon, which works just as well. And when it came to serving the dish, I had […]

Common pests like aphids, spider mites, and mealybugs become more active in the winter, putting your houseplants at risk. But luckily, protecting your plants from these pests doesn’t require expensive chemicals or complicated treatments, according to an expert. In fact, there’s an incredibly simple and affordable hack that costs just 25p, which can help you […]

A recent study has found that dogs are 75 percent more likely to require veterinary attention at Christmas time as a result of eating something they shouldn’t. As Christmas chocolates and treats start to appear everywhere, it’s essential for pet owners to be aware of the increased risks their furry friends face during the festive […]

If you’ve been overwhelmed by a heap of festive gifts to wrap, chances are, you’ve hit the dreaded moment of running out of tape at one point. However, the gurus over at Which? have let us in on a little secret – you actually don’t need tape to make your presents look pretty as a […]

Limescale and mould are two of the biggest cleaning dilemmas in bathrooms, and many struggle to tackle them.  The answer to this is one common household ingredient you probably already own, according to the experts at Plumbworld. That’s right. No harsh chemicals, no expensive products, just one simple item that “works in as little as […]

Asda and Aldi have shared some good news with customers ahead of the big day next week. Asda has announced even further reductions to its key Christmas vegetables and will see them drop to 8p from today (December 19). The supermarket has made the move in a bid to support families with the festive food […]

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a traditional iced fruit cake, and Mary Berry has shared her delicious recipe that will go down a treat this festive season. Renowned as a British baking icon, Mary is well-versed in all things cake – particularly novelty recipes. Her recipe for traditional English fruitcake ensures the sponge is moist […]

Dating back to the Middle Ages, bread sauce is a traditional British dish and, over the years, has become a popular addition to Christmas dinners. However, despite the sauce’s long history, many Brits opt to make this from a mix or packet, something TV chef Delia Smith has bemoaned. Sharing her recipe for traditional bread […]

A Michelin-starred chef has revealed the ultimate way to serve up a Christmas dinner, without the inevitable stress that usually accompanies it. Paul Leonnard, chef at Michelin-starred Forest Side restaurant, and kitchen stylist Paul Richardson from Wren Kitchens, have shared their top tips to make it the smoothest Christmas yet. Multitasking Steaming broccoli while frying […]