Easter is one of our favourite times of year. It holds great symbolism for many cultures and societies around the world. It is something we enjoy from childhood right into adulthood. Each year Marks and Spencers are kind enough to showcase to us their Easter range and it never fails to disappoint us. So lets take a look what is on offer this year. There simply is no other place to start than with Percy himself. This year we spotted two different Percy Pig Easter eggs. One is a traditional milk chocolate hollow egg with a bag of Percy Pig sweets (those may or may not still be in the box…..) The ..read more

We started showing you Marks and Spencers Mothers Day treats back in 2012. Its now 2023 and we still have the pleasure. Where have all those years gone?! Marks and Spencers have been kind enough to send us some of their range this year and we’re excited to show these to you. There are some great new additions as there always is. For those of you in the US, DO NOT PANIC! I know Mothers Day is on 14th May this year. In the UK this is 19th March. So you have a few months extra to wait. Or join us celebrating our wonderful Mothers and Motherly figures on the 19th March. To start we feel the most ..read more

<Collaborative Post> Since the summer of 2021, How Matcha has satiated the matcha cravings of café lovers in London. Initially, the founders of the company fell in love with matcha during a trip to Los Angeles. After discovering matcha on the menus of cafes throughout the city, they became interested in its intriguing promises. The founders of the firm saw an opening in the London matcha market and set out to spread the West Coast’s emphasis on health to the United Kingdom. Several of the mixes they tested were so well-received by the Los Angeles populace that they became permanent offer ..read more

<Contributed Article> Many of us would love to bring in some additional wealth, if possible, but often this can feel as though it isn’t feasible. While getting a promotion, a pay rise, or simply getting a higher-paying job tend to be the main focus when searching for ways to bring in more money; there are actually a few different things you could try without changing careers. Here are a few ideas for generating extra income streams. Sell Unwanted Items A great way to bring in a bit of extra cash while also clearing out your home is to sell any unwanted items you have. It’s easy for us to ..read more

<Collaborative Post> Welcome to the world of luxury! One might even say the world of extreme luxury. It turns out that the richest people in the world have not only mansions, cars, or jewels at their disposal. They can also spend thousands or even tens of thousands of quids on… food. What can you expect on a plate or in a glass for such amounts? Edible gold flakes, truffles, caviar, hard-to-reach but sophisticated ingredients, precious stones, and… even more, gold flakes. Here’s an exclusive (and shocking) list of the most expensive foods served in restaurants around the world. We did no ..read more

<Contributed Post> As the world slowly emerged from the pandemic, many businesses saw a surge in growth – including the UK’s new businesses. In fact, 2021 saw a 14% increase in new businesses despite the pandemic. In the last year, the UK has finally started to move past the pandemic, and its impact on the economy has come to light. With inflation and the cost of living rising, it’s important to take steps to grow your business and keep money flowing. So, if you’re looking to start your own bakery business this year or grow your existing one, then there are some key things to consider. H ..read more

What a year 2022 has been! I think we can all agree on that. We want to end it on a high and I have put together what we think is my best Christmas Gift Guide to date. Each year I have the honour and privilege to test many products. The absolute highlights of these go into our annual Christmas Gift Guide. I personally recommend each of the products we list in this guide and wouldn’t list them if I was not happy to use them myself. We hope you enjoy this years list, I think it is the best yet. I hope this guide makes it a little easier to find that perfect gift this year.  Disclaimer : Som ..read more

ENTER TO WIN! We’re celebrating Christmas, With A Full Montea Babingtons Blends Tea Extravaganza UK Only It’s nearing Christmas so to celebrate we’re giving you the chance to win The Full Montea Featuring Babingtons most popular teas, enjoy a grand selection of 4 tins of premium loose-Leaf tea and 4 Refill Packs as follows: Breakfast Special (black); MissBabingtons 125 (black scented); Madame Blue Lady (green); Sweet Dreams (herbal) AND their new Christmas Loose Leaf Tea Featuring a rich and festive blend of premium black teas mixed with traditional Christmas spices in ..read more

It’s that spooky time of year again and Marks and Spencer sent us some of their spooky treats to scare us a little, or a lot… As always there’s something for everyone in this years selection whether its for trick-or-treaters, your own kids, yourself or even your work buddies. There’s a few different multi-packs this year which is perfect for trick-or-treaters. Or in our case….a bowl in the middle of the coffee table! Why not! So let’s take a look at whats on offer. Usually we see Marks and Spencers release their collectible tins for Christmas but this year they have surpassed themse ..read more

As the title suggests this is a short post I have been thinking of writing for a while now about ways to earn money through baking. But some of these suggestions are translatable to other hobbies and skills too so keep on reading! Everyone is struggling a bit more for money than they were a few years ago so why not make your hobby make a bit of money, even if it covers one bill! I started BakingBar over 12 years now by posting a couple of recipes (and some very badly taken photos) that my grandmother taught me when I was younger. I didn’t really think much of it and started the blog as a way s ..read more