April 15, 2016By Linda Parker

It’s that time of year again … Spring has sprung, with visits to garden centres and creative thoughts of idyllic outdoor living and dining. We’ve found some recipe suggestions to get you in the mood for al-fresco activities …

March 17, 2016By Linda Parker

I’m just back from the KBB show at the NEC in Birmingham … ooh the glamour! Thank goodness I don’t need to make any more kitchen decisions just yet, there were soooo many clever ideas and designs to look at …

February 16, 2016By Linda Parker

Despite having had weeks and weeks to pore over kitchen plans, and knowing exactly how much space I’ve got to play with, I’m still making lists and ordering drawer dividers and various other storage ideas.

January 12, 2016By Linda Parker

We’ve just done the after-Xmas sort out, getting rid of all the surplus groceries, half-eaten boxes of chocs and biscuits, and are in the process of putting away all the decorations and left over Christmas wrapping paper…

December 8, 2015By Linda Parker

If your home-made cookies, biscuits or cup-cakes don’t come out quite as precise as they should, there’s no shame in making a little investment if you need to impress. Put the professional ones at the top of the pile on the cake stand and the less glamorous ones at

November 26, 2015By Hayley Gilbert

With the big day only a month or so away, the kitchen really comes into its own at this time of year as we shop, prep and cook our way to the Christmas countdown. Here’s my pick of Santa’s little helpers to set you on your way…