In honour of World Chocolate Day, we are already swapping our strawberry ice cream for chocolate! Did you know the first chocolate bar was invented in 1847 by Joseph Fry? As a trained doctor, he was convinced of its health-giving properties and saw it as a nutritious alternative to alcohol. If only! There’s plenty you can do at home to …

With the cost of living going up, we have some money-saving tips on keeping the costs down while still having a great summer. One of the best parts about budgeting for the summer months is that there’s always something free or cheap to do if you get creative. Camp night: Camping for a night at home has benefits. There’s no …

This weekend marks 70 years of Her Majesty’s service as The Queen, and she will become the first British monarch ever to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee! As the four-day weekend approaches, thoughts are turning towards throwing garden parties – a pastime at which we have become more adept over the past couple of years. The Big Jubilee Lunch on Sunday …

Before you start making frantic online orders for ‘Best Dad Ever’ mugs, football scarves and cards filled with Dad jokes, it helps to know the date of Father’s Day. Father’s Day always falls on the third Sunday of the month, meaning this year’s event is earlier than in 2021. Mark the date for Sunday 19th June 2022 and make sure …

Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world. And the tournament is best associated with two delights: Pimm’s and strawberries and cream. Over 303,277 glasses of Pimm’s, and 166,055 servings of strawberries and cream, are typically served at each tournament. The Pimm’s Cup is a classic favourite, even among royals like Prince Charles. A quintessentially British combination of Pimm’s …

National Vegetarian Week runs from 16 to 22nd May 2022 and is an annual event to educate people about the benefits of a meat-free diet. During National Vegetarian Week people are encouraged to try going meat-free for a week. Meat-eaters can still enjoy a vegetarian meal and many people have already adopted meat-free Mondays into their diet. With plenty of …

Crunchy cookies, beautiful brownies, cute cupcakes, freshly baked bread… baking is an art, and this world would not be the same without it. Do you know anyone who doesn’t appreciate at least one of the above? We thought not! This World Baking Day on the 17th of May, it’s time to dig out that apron and get baking. Surprise a …

May Day marks the start of warmer weather, blossom-filled trees and flowers, and is traditionally a Bank Holiday! The celebration of May Day dates back to ancient times when Romans celebrated the festival of Flora, the goddess of flowers and spring. Did you know that the word May comes from the Latin ‘Maius’, named after Maia, a Roman goddess of …

Traditionally eaten on Good Friday, this sweet bun made with spices and raisins is easy to make. So, if you would like to eat these comforting and aromatic treats all year round, here’s the perfect recipe from Sainsbury’s. Hot cross buns Ready in: 40 minutes, plus proving time Cooking Time: 20 minutes Prep Time: 20 minutes Serves: 16 Ingredients 175g mixed …

Our love for tea is so deep that we consume more than 60 billion cups a year. That’s upwards of 165 million cups a day! A cup of tea has become native to British culture, and while ‘builder’s tea’ remains the number one choice, herbal and fruit blends have become incredibly popular in recent years. Head to the Pavilions to …