As much as we love sipping rosé throughout the year, there’s something about a refreshing rosé cocktail that makes it perfect for enjoying on those warm sunny days. Not only are they delicious, but they also offer a unique way to add some color and excitement to your summer beverages. To help you elevate your mixology game, here are four popular rosé cocktail recipes that you can easily prepare in the comfort of your home, along with recommendations for the perfect rosé wine to use in each. The Delightful French 75 Rosé Cocktail Incorporating the elegance of a classic French 75 gin-based cockt ..read more

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate cake experience with our moist and decadent chocolate cake, complete with a silky smooth ganache frosting. This step-by-step guide ensures you create a bakery-quality cake right in your kitchen. Perfect for celebrations, cravings, and chocolate lovers alike! Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Servings: 12 Ingredients: For the Cake: 220g all-purpose flour 400g granulated sugar 90g unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 240ml buttermilk 240ml warm water 120ml veget ..read more

If you enjoy playing video games in your spare time and love food, you may want to check out one or more of these popular cooking-themed video games. Some of these cooking games are available exclusively on certain gaming consoles or handheld gaming devices, and others can be accessed across multiple platforms, including handheld gaming devices, consoles, iOS and Android smartphones and tablets, and macOS, Linux, and Windows desktop computers and laptops. Let’s dive straight in to reveal the names of some of the most popular cooking games currently on the market. Some of these games can only b ..read more

Charlton & Jenrick based in Telford, Shropshire manufacture of a range of fires from gas and electric to wood-burning stoves. Back in February 2022 they introduced a wood-burning stove to their range which allows you to cook by wood-fire (how cool is that!!!). They named this the Go Eco BakeChef which is designed to work in a home or larger glamping tents and similar. This stove blends the latest clean air stove technology with an oven and hob to create a unique stove experience. With this in mind Charlton & Jenrick were keen to do something festive, fun and a little different to illus ..read more

What a year 2023 has been! 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. Disclaimer : Some of the links below may be affiliate links where we get a small percentage of a sale. We hugely appreciate where you pu ..read more

If you’ve followed a lot of our review posts before you’ll know we’re massive fans of smart tech, or any tech in fact which just makes our overcomplicated lives that little bit easier. We were delighted when Lorex asked us to test out their 2K Wired Video Doorbell so we’ll share what we thought! Before we begin, who are Lorex? At the time of writing this they have been around for 32 years, creating security systems designed to protect your home and business. As leaders in DIY (Do It Yourself) security, they continue to offer professional-grade solutions that enhance your lifestyle and safeguar ..read more

As you will have noticed from our social media pages I have taken a keen interest in ensuring a well balanced life which includes some little trips away to break up the ever increasingly busy life we all lead. I think it is so important to look after yourself in this way and to give yourself a break from your usual routine. Which is why I was delighted that the wonderful Hastings Hotels invited us to one of their beautiful hotels, and one of our favourites, Ballygally Castle Hotel located just outside of Larne on the picturesque coast road. Ballygally Castle is steeped in history and folklore ..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! First up we have a tin, of course. Marks and Spencer are famous for their collectible biscuits tins which have become more and more elaborate over the years. T ..read more

If you’re not already aware of MuscleFood they are an online company where you can buy large packs of meat or hampers of meat all delivered straight to your door. Very convenient!! But there is more. Their company ethos and values make them standout from the rest, and from most supermarkets. All of their meats come from reputable farms with animal welfare are all met. Reflected in the quality of meat we sell, their British and Irish beef is all sourced from farms where the cattle have been reared outside in their natural environment and fed on their natural diet – such as grass – for some of t ..read more

Take a walk on the wild side with these original Halloween recipes from The King of Soho, the London-based gin and vodka brand. The brand was founded by the two owners, Alex Robson and Howard Raymond. It is a celebration of the Soho legacy of Howard’s iconic father, Paul Raymond – the original ‘King of Soho’. Bottled in jewel-coloured bottles, these spirits are just the thing to get into the spirit of Halloween. HEADS UP 50ml The King of Soho London Dry Gin or Variorum Pink Gin 20ml Lime Juice 100ml Pressed Apple Juice 15ml Vanilla Syrup 8 Raspberries 50 ml Cream Soda or Plain Soda Water Mudd ..read more