Food, news, fitness and wellbeing tips for a sweeter life.
Streamline’s Less Sugar Thin Cut Seville Orange Marmalade has won a star in the 2018 Great Taste Awards receiving fantastic feedback from the Guild’s judges: ‘This has a long finish and is a very pleasing example of Seville orange marmalade’ and ‘Visually the judges were impressed with the colour and texture. The peel was soft…
Bringing just the right dessert to a picnic can be a little tricky. Whipped cream can spoil, buttercream will melt and you’ll potentially need to pack (and carry) more plates and cutlery. Here’s our selection of dessert ideas that will look pretty enough to make your picnic feel like a party, without getting ruined on…
From BBQs to picnics, summertime is the season for outdoor parties and get-togethers. And you can add to the fun by serving cocktails or mocktails in jam jars! Not only will they look pretty, you can also prepare and chill them ahead so you can spend more time enjoying yourself rather than just hosting. Here…
Here in the UK we’re lovers of something sweet – be it a mid-morning or afternoon snack, something after lunch or dinner. But have you ever wondered which sweet treats are most popular where in the UK? The lovely people at holidaycottages.co.uk have made an infographic, which shows each region’s favourites! Take the classic Scottish…
Fruit and vegetables are rather incredible. We love them. They are an important part of a healthy diet and variety is as important as quantity. Packed with essential vitamins, minerals and fibre, they add fresh colour and flavour to our plates and some can make wonderful jam and marmalade preserves! Some even have unusual secrets……
Fan of thicker American style pancakes or thin French type crêpes? There are many ways to make pancakes for after all, the day originates from using up what is left in the store cupboard. Delia’s tried and tested pancake recipe is bound to win you over and it’s super easy too. What you will need:…
Based on lunar and solar calendars, the date of Chinese New Year varies each year, but always falls between late January and mid-February. Each year is represented by one of twelve animals, with 28 January 2017 heralding the year of the rooster! Chinese New Year traditionally means a time for families to get together over…
It’s hard to believe it’s that time of the year already but with just a few weeks to go until Christmas, the clock is ticking and it’s time to start planning! SIX WEEKS TO GO (early to mid-November) Set your budget When it comes to Christmas it’s all too easy to spend spend spend! So start…
In A Cake Off, The Victoria Sponge Is A Cut Above The Doughnut Streamline less sugar jams conducted a study of over 2,000 adults to discover Britain’s favourite jammy teatime treat. Featured as the technical challenge in the finale of the Great British Bake Off 2016, it seems only fitting that the Victoria Sponge has…
Whether you are looking for seasonal gift inspiration or spooky craft decorations, grab a few empty jam jars and let your creative pumpkin juices flow! Here are some ideas to give your home an extra-spooky feel this Halloween. Re-use your empty jam jars to make spellbinding party goody jars! Paint the lids and jars…