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With the end of the year fast approaching, many people use this time to reflect on the past twelve months and consider what goals and aspirations they can put in place to ensure that the next year is even better. There have been a lot of positive steps taken over the past year in an attempt to counter climate change. With many leading figures speaking out about the importance of waste reduction ...

One of the essential parts of Christmas day is the time that you and your nearest and dearest sit down together to enjoy an excellent, home-cooked perfect Christmas dinner. The traditional Christmas roast dinner is something we all look forward to, even if we have managed to scoff down three mince pies and enough ‘nibbles’ to feed a small army before midday! However, if the responsibility to s ...

If you missed out on this year’s Stir-up Sunday, the centuries-old annual tradition where home-cooks spend the last Sunday before Advent ‘stirring up’ their Christmas pudding, then fret not - you’ve still got time to whip up the best Christmas pudding with Dexam’s help. Put on your most festive Christmas playlist and get in the seasonal spirit whilst mixing up and making the best Christm ...

Christmas is a time of languorous excess; we congregate with family and friends to give and receive presents, as well as eat and drink far too much. However, in this day and age, as our environment becomes an increasing concern, all should start to be in moderation. So, the holiday of excess should instead start to be defined in terms of sustainable holiday festivities, in spite of tradition and ...

When it comes to decorating cakes, the options and opportunities are endless. Whether you strive to create breathtaking works of art that even the great masters would be proud of, or you want to present something that looks reasonably edible to your family and friends, the humble Icing Spatula is a must-have tool for any baker.  Why you need to invest in an Icing Spatula for cake decorating Funn ...

  If you’ve just purchased a new cast iron skillet, you’ll no doubt want to learn the very best cast iron care for your pan to ensure it stands the test of time.  Cast iron is an excellent material for cookware, being extremely durable, versatile, and heat resistant, making it perfect for everything from whipping up hearty one-pot meals to more experimental, sophisticated, dinner party ...

The festive season is fast approaching yet for many the holiday marks an annual period of stress when contemplating the copious amount of cooking that lies ahead. However, Dexam are here to help you feed the whole family and with this checklist for the ultimate Christmas kitchen essentials you’re already on the way to enjoying a stress free Christmas! How to have a relaxing holiday with our Chri ...

Remember, remember the 5th of November! Gunpowder treason and plot.   We see no reason. Why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot! Bonfire night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night, is just around the corner. The annual commemoration sees bonfires being lit across the UK. These festivities celebrate the historical failure of the Gunpowder Plot, a plan to blow up the House of Lords. Amongst th ...

When you are trying to prepare a delicious meal in the kitchen, it can be frustrating and annoying to find that all your knives have dull blades. This can make chopping, slicing and dicing more time consuming and difficult. Having a manual or electric knife sharpener to hand can quickly fix this problem. Therefore it is important to have a knife sharpener handy but it is even more important to kno ...

If you adore using cast iron pots and pans in your kitchen, you’ll no doubt want to make sure they last as long as they should and remain a useful tool to create everything from hearty casseroles to mouthwatering stir-fries or slow-cooked stews. With that in mind, it is important to know how to season cast iron cookware. Everything you need to know about how to season cast iron cookware  Whe ...