While the thought of winter may conjure up thoughts of barren allotments, there are a surprisingly wide number of vegetables that can be grown over the winter months here in the UK. If you’re wondering what vegetables grow in winter, we’re here to help. Take a look at our selection of top 8 winter vegetables to plant below: 1. Onions Winter onions are very similar to ‘regul ...
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A Guide To Wok Wielding, Searing and Seasoning
What Makes A Good Wok? Many factors must be taken into account when determining what makes a good wok. These include the material, shape, size, style and so much more. But not only must you take into account the different types of wok available when you’re looking to make a purchase, but also what you’re going to be using it for and how frequently. What Is A Wok? Firstly, let’s esta ...
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Stir-up Sunday
Stir-up Sunday, which takes place on 21st November this year, has been a tradition that was willed down to us by the Victorians. It first started with the book of Common Prayer, and the collect for the last Sunday before Advent, that ran: ‘Stir up we beseech thee, O Lord, the will of thy faithful people’. People think that it was King George I who first introduced the Christmas pudding to th ...
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Eating for a happy planet in November
With COP26 gathering in Glasgow, we are reminded of our responsibility to live within the limits of our planet. How we eat is a key part of this. Quite often, because we have been brought up in the supermarket and fast-food outlet era of processed food packaged up in appealing branding, we see this as an unwelcome challenge, rather than the delicious and good value opportunity that it actually i ...
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Dexam wins big at the Excellence in Housewares Awards 2021
Last week we proudly announced our award win in Product Development at the Excellence in Housewares Awards 2021. Our passion for great products started over 60 years ago when two brothers launched the company in 1957 and travelled the world importing items to improve the home. They had a one room office, a typewriter and a couple of dogs. Their wives did most of the packing, and their childre ...
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Excellence in Housewares Awards Finalists
We are extremely proud to announce that we are finalists for a further three categories in the Excellence in Housewares Awards, which are taking place on the 6th October at The Royal Lancaster Hotel, Hyde Park, London. Widely regarded and recognised as the ‘Oscars’ for the housewares sector, the awards shine the spotlight on both retailers for their retailing excellence as well as ...
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A guide to the UK’s harvest time
Harvest season is an important time in the British farming calendar, as we reap the rewards of the past year and see crops harvested for food and animal feed. We have put together this guide on the harvest festival to take a closer look at the history and traditions of this important annual event. Harvest Festival Origins What Is Harvest Day? Here in Britain, we have been giving thanks for ...
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How To Sharpen A Serrated Knife
Are you wondering how to effectively sharpen a serrated knife at home? Unsure which tools you’ll need to get the job done? Here at Dexam, our experts have put together this step-by-step guide on how to sharpen a serrated knife blade effectively, maximising the lifespan of your tools. Why Should You Be Sharpening Your Knives? In order to feel confident in the kitchen, it’s important to not o ...
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Dexam bake off competition
It’s nearly time for the Great British Bake-off and we cannot wait! To celebrate its return, we’d love our customers to surprise us with their baking recipes and creations. Submit your surprising recipe and photos to Dexam to be in with a chance of winning £100 worth of Dexam Bakeware plus a chance to have your recipe published! Simply tag us on Facebook with your entry or send in your entry ...
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Eating your way to a better world
We live in a time of great change in our ‘food systems’, the complex webs of production, processing, transport and consumption, and it seems almost incredible that, whilst the world has managed to halve the number of seriously hungry people to about 800 million, it has doubled the number of overweight and obese people to around 2 billion. There are so many problems out there, from over-popu ...
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