Bonfire night is one of the best nights this season, which serves as one of the final major festivities before Christmas. With festivities being cancelled due to Covid-19, 2021 is the best year to be surrounded by family and friends whether it’s indoor or outdoor. We love celebrations that bring families and friends together –…
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Do we have any avocado fans? The divisive tropical green fruit has hit the headlines this week as Waitrose revealed that the humble avocado is among the top five most ordered items from its stores, via Deliveroo… in every UK city! So, is the avocado the most forgotten item on the shopping list? In Brighton,…
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As the world slowly returns to a sense of normality, the positive effects of the pandemic are starting to emerge. After spending most of our days indoors, many of us have started to appreciate the joys of baking, replacing the takeout menu with a pair of oven gloves! According to an article in the Independent,…
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The word diet literally means “the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats” but in our society nowadays, diet is usually associated with the way in which people are trying to lose weight. With 63% of all UK adults now being classed as overweight or obese – that’s 35 million people…
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Following the lockdown restrictions first lifting on 12 April 2021, which saw non-essential retail re-opening, along with pub gardens and gyms, then further lifted on 17 May to allow inside dining, the UK is finally starting to feel a little more “normal” again! Although the hospitality sector was hit hard during the last year, the…
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Along with the amazing NHS staff and all the other front-line workers, supermarkets have to be (in my opinion) hailed as one of the unsung superheroes of the last year. No matter how “locked down” we were, our supermarkets were always there to help keep us fed and hydrated. Due to quarantine, isolations and general…
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This weeks news has been dominated by two things. The funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and on the opposite end of the spectrum, a legal fiasco involving two chocolate caterpillars… One named Colin, one name Cuthbert! The story spun into action after Marks & Spencer announced it would be taking legal action against…
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With Easter approaching this weekend, to coincide with an easing in lockdown restrictions, the nation is keeping everything crossed for good weather and time to enjoy a good old socially distanced gathering in the garden! While we can’t control the weather, especially over a long weekend,, we do all appear to be making up for…
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As we approach the one-year anniversary of first going into lockdown in the UK, many of us are starting to experience 2 years’ worth of celebrations lost to the COVID-19 pandemic, this of course includes our Mums. How has the pandemic affected consumer buying habits and how we feel around Mother’s Day? Well,…
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