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Review

BBC Maestro: Classic French Bistro Cooking with Pierre Koffmann

June 30, 2023 by Elizabeth

In this series of cookery lessons from BBC Maestro, Pierre Koffmann teaches the fundamentals of French cuisine through 24 of his best-loved recipes. This post has been written in collaboration with BBC Maestro, although all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. It’s Friday night. For the first time in 23 years, I am home, alone, …

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Review: Harvey & Brockless Selection Box

October 29, 2021 by Elizabeth

Harvey & Brockless are a UK producer and distributor of speciality foods. They work with artisan producers around the globe to supply consumers with a diverse range of sensational foods, perfect for picnics, staycations or cosy winter cheeseboards. This post has been written in collaboration with Harvey & Brockless although all opinions expressed are our …

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Review: Swaledale Online Butcher’s

September 9, 2021 by Elizabeth

Earlier this summer we received a complementary butchery order from Swaledale Online Butcher’s, a strictly whole-carcass butcher dedicated to supplying exceptional native rare breed meat. This is what we thought… Meat: little, but better There is much debate about eating meat. In my decade of food blogging, I’ve seen a rise in vegetarianism and veganism …

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photograph of picnic with Ableforth's Bathtub gin in the foreground

Review: Ableforth’s Bathtub Gin®

June 26, 2020 by Elizabeth

  Bathtub Gin® (n): 1. copper pot-distilled gin is made with juniper, coriander and other fragrant botanicals which is then double-infused with a further six fresh botanicals.  2. Any style of homemade spirit made in amateur conditions. 

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The Food Bible by Judith Wills cover image

The Food Bible by Judith Wills

January 27, 2020 by Elizabeth

The Food Bible by Judith Wills is the ultimate reference book for food and your health. The first edition, published over 20 years ago, sold over 300,000 copies and this January a new, revised paperback edition has been released by White Owl, an imprint of Pen and Sword Books.

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10 Things I Love About my Copper Tri-Ply Pans

September 11, 2019 by Elizabeth

The ProWare copper tri-ply pans range is timeless in appearance and the copper body offers superior heat conductivity. Here are ten reasons why I love my copper tri-ply pan range so much. In collaboration with ProWare. ProWare Copper Tri-Ply Pans Range There is archaeological evidence that humans have been cooking with copper since the Neolithic …

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Review: Craft Gin Club

August 15, 2019 by Elizabeth

It’s toes-in-the-sand time, and Craft Gin Club has curated a gin box for the perfect beach day (or for lounging on the patio in the sun under a cherry tree!). Here’s what we thought… Fun in the sun I don’t know about you, but I’ve been loving the sunny summery weather we’ve been having lately! …

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Herbal Teas from Shetland-based Island Botanicals. #medicalherbalism #herbaltea

Island Botanicals, Shetland

July 20, 2019 by Elizabeth

Suze Walker is a certified Medical Herbalist who gained her First Class BSc (Honours) from Napier University in 2012. She is registered with the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, the UK’s leading regulating body for Medical Herbalists. She runs herbal medicine clinics from her home in Shetland, and in 2018, she launched Island Botanicals, Shetland’s …

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Bath Aqua Glass Heart Bauble

5 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas from Amazon Handmade

February 5, 2019 by Elizabeth

  [AD] This Valentine’s Day, consider supporting British artisan craftsmen and women by shopping on Amazon Handmade. You’ll find a wide variety of unique gift ideas and you’ll be directly supporting independent artists and producers. This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #handmadewithlove #amazonhandmade #valentinesday #willyoubemyvalentine …

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Eufy BodySense Smart Scale

Review: Eufy BodySense Smart Scale

January 4, 2019 by Elizabeth

The Eufy BodySense Smart Scale tracks multiple aspects of your health to provide you with a holistic insight into your well-being. Simply switch on, sync via BlueTooth with your device and instantly learn 12 insightful measurements of your body’s health including weight, body fat, BMI, bone mass, muscle mass, and more. I’m so excited to be …

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Sudureyri Iceland Painting

Home Decor: Create Your Own Photo Canvas Prints

December 10, 2018 by Elizabeth

  Personalised photo canvases are an excellent way to preserve the most beautiful of memories. I’ve teamed up with Colorland, makers of personalised photo gifts, to show you just how easy it is to have your photographs printed on a canvas.  Use the exclusive discount code KITCHEN799 to buy a 40×30 cm canvas for only £7.99 …

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Raw Cacao Superblend Bliss Balls with Yum and Yay

Five Things: Food, Life & Adventure – Autumn 2018

November 17, 2018 by Elizabeth

It’s been an incredibly busy few months, but at long last here’s the latest in my bite-sized review series. We’ve been taste testing some fantastic morsels, getting a makeover (inside and out!) and travelling in Europe.  FIVE THINGS: FOOD HIPPEAS ORGANIC CHICKPEA PUFFS – CHILLI HAZE Light and crunchy with a serious punch of protein and …

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Shetland Reel Gin Filska

Shetland Reel Filska Gin – Exclusive Launch through the Craft Gin Club!

November 3, 2018 by Elizabeth

Hand-distilled on Unst, the northernmost of the Shetland Islands, Shetland Reel Filska Gin is being exclusively launched through the Craft Gin Club this month! It won’t be widely available until early 2019!  I am so silly excited to be sharing this with you! Today, my postie (Gordon, bless his cotton socks for working so hard …

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Eufy RoboVac 11 - Amazon's best selling robotic vacuum.

Eufy RoboVac 11 – the Best-Selling Robotic Vacuum

September 11, 2018 by Elizabeth

The Eufy RoboVac 11 is Amazon’s best-selling, best-rated and best-valued robotic vacuum. We were sent one for review purposes. Find out what we thought below, and grab your exclusive discount code too!  I don’t mind blowing my own trumpet here, but I can be pretty good at some things. Housework is not one of these things. …

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Neutral 0% Laundry Products for Sensitive Skin

Neutral 0% for Sensitive Skin #neutralsensitiveskin #ad

September 10, 2018 by Elizabeth

Neutral 0% is the number one sensitive skincare brand in Scandinavia, with a range of products designed especially for sensitive skin that will still get the cleaning job done. In this post, we review two of their laundry products. Have you ever heard of dermatographia? The word means ‘skin writing’ (aka dermographism and dermatographic urticaria) and I’ve …

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The Silver Darling Restaurant, Aberdeen, Scotland

The Silver Darling, Aberdeen, Scotland

September 1, 2018 by Elizabeth

Situated in the former Customs House at the mouth of Aberdeen Harbour, the recently renovated Silver Darling has a seasonal menu created to embrace their unique location and to showcase the very best in Scottish food. In collaboration with Visit Aberdeenshire. The Silver Darling restaurant is situated in the old Customs House at the mouth …

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Off the Eaten Path Crispy Curls

Five Things: Food, Life & Adventure – Summer 2018

July 28, 2018 by Elizabeth

I’ve jazzed up my bite-sized review series to make things a bit more interesting. Now, you’ll find five bite-sized foodie reviews, as well as five snippets of life and adventure, plus a nosy into what I’m reading, watching and listening to. I hope you like the new changes! FIVE THINGS: FOOD Off the Eaten Path …

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Cheerz Canvas Print Review & Giveaway

Cheerz Canvas Print Review & £50 Voucher Giveaway

July 6, 2018 by Elizabeth

The canvas prints from Cheerz provide you with a work of art where you are the artist. Canvas paper printing, with a size of 40 cm x 40 cm or 45 cm x 65 cm, give your memories the beautiful display they deserve. Enter our giveaway to win one of 2 x £50 Cheerz vouchers! I …

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a2 Milk Tummy Troubles Campaign

Could a switch in milk solve children’s tummy troubles? #ad

June 18, 2018 by Elizabeth

Tummy troubles are a common problem in younger children, according to recent research, causing them to miss out on many important childhood experiences. The causes of this stomach upset are often misunderstood but, in some cases, if the child is struggling with the A1 protein in regular cows’ milk, switching to a2 Milk™ could make …

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Pasta Evangelists - Artisan Pasta Delivered Straight to Your Door

Pasta Evangelists: Fresh Pasta Delivered to Your Door

June 17, 2018 by Elizabeth

Choose your meals from the Pasta Evangelists weekly menu made with the finest seasonal ingredients and produce from Italy. London deliveries of chilled boxes of fresh pasta, sauces & garnishes are posted through letterboxes while orders to rest of the UK are sent in reusable insulated packaging. Prepare your artisanal, five-star pasta dishes in a …

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