August 5, 2014By Linda Parker

One of the highlights of the last few weeks (glossing over the events of the World Cup, needless to say, us Brits are used to disappointments now) was my visit to Wimbledon. Not just for the tennis, which of course was excellent, but for the totally delicious & generous catering facilities…

July 28, 2014By Hayley Gilbert

When planning a dream kitchen, it’s all too easy to overlook one of most important elements – the extraction. There are so many things to think about, from cabinets and worktops to appliances, sink, tap, tiles, splashback, flooring, heating and storage, that when it comes to selecting a cooker hood…

March 18, 2014By Linda Parker

I feel all warm and happy, having had a delicious TV evening in the company of the incomparable Mary Berry. I was mesmerised by the ease and grace she exudes whilst whipping up a variety of cakes, some jam and a plate of scones…

February 27, 2014By Richard Eastwood

Only a couple of weeks ago we saw the latest home & interior accessory products to be offered at the Top Drawer show in London. Last week was the turn of Birmingham with the interiors industry turning their eyes to the Midlands at this months Spring Fair for another round of…

December 31, 2013By Hayley Gilbert

Our thoughts may be preoccupied by the new year celebrations right now but if you’re planning to invest in a new kitchen come the New Year, or you know someone who is, here’s what trends are coming through for 2014…

December 12, 2013By Linda Parker

The cold nights mean that I don’t feel guilty about settling down to watch a seemingly never-ending stream of TV food programmes. My current favourite has been the new series Nigel & Adam’s Farm Kitchen (BBC1, which started back in November)…