Admit it, they are never the most beautiful thing in your kitchen- those much-used and much-loved trays and dishes that are hidden away from view most of the time. They look old before their time, and always look like are starting their days work a little grubbier than they should be. Here’s some ideas for you. If the dish or tray has just been used to heat up, say, something simple like sc ...
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10 easy ways to kick plastic out of your life!
So what exactly is the problem with plastic? Why are we so down on one of the most brilliant and versatile inventions of the last 15 years? Paradise beach in Thailand ruined by heavy plastic pollution. The real problem is that it never ‘dies’, never goes away. We (the human race) make 350 million tons of it a year, even though all the humans on earth don’t add up to 350 million tons. A ...
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The Great Spaghetti Tree hoax
One of the great hoaxes ever pulled by a national broadcaster was pulled by the BBC’s Panorama programme on April Fool’s Day, 1957. The short piece followed a family in Ticino, Switzerland, and talked in detail about their spaghetti farm, including images of the spaghetti being harvested from the trees. The piece mentioned that the farm was benefiting from a mild winter, and from the disapp ...
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10 Ways you can help our bees
For a number of reasons, the world’s insects have had a lousy century so far. Indeed, a 27 year long study in Germany came to the startling finding that over 70% of the flying insect biomass had disappeared from the study areas between 1986 and 2013. This matters. Taken together, the UK’s insect species perform vital work: they control pests, aerate the ground, remove waste, fertilise soil an ...
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Our Resolution: Top 5 products to help waste reduction in 2020
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 ...
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How To Make the Perfect Christmas Roast
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 ...
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Impress all the family and make the best Christmas pudding!
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 ...
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Zero waste gift ideas this Christmas from Dexam
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 ...
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Using an Icing Spatula for Cake Decorating
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 ...
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How to Care for Cast Iron
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 ...
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