The days are growing colder and the nights are turning darker; winter will soon be knocking on our doors. Now is the time to start thinking about turning our homes into a beautifully warm, and ultra-snug, hibernation pod. Create a gorgeous autumnal home with a roaring fire and an extra cosy ambience with stunning new…
Autumn fruits, warm apple cider, and gin… Year after year sloe gin has been the hot topic of conversation when it comes to autumnal home brewing. This year we say it’s all about damson gin! You will need: 600 g Damsons (frozen or fresh*) 300 g of Caster Sugar 1 L of…
Is your orchard bursting with fresh fruit? Damsons, apples, and pears galore! Most of the time fresh fruit goes to waste, simply because there is too much of it to eat. This year why not make the most of your harvest and make a delicious pie or preserves for your…
Are you fed up of waking up in the morning feeling tired, groggy and emotional? Do you need several litres of coffee before you can start to think rational thoughts? Do you long for a comfortable and restful night of sleep? We’ve put together a few “recipes” to help you…
So summer is here, which can only mean one thing, Festival Season has begun! The evenings are meant to be spent outside listening to sweet tunes, indulging in scrumptious food, and sipping on chilled cider. It’s all about letting loose and having a blast, you are there to enjoy yourself! However,…
For many of us ironing is one of the most boring things about modern life, it’s up there with being kept on hold, queuing in the Post Office and party political broadcasts. But it would seem it is a necessary evil, so it’s good news that Brabantia have developed a…
Independent family run business Philip Morris and Son, which offers people from Herefordshire and further afield unique customer service and high quality country clothing and homeware essentials. First established in 1845 as a local ironmongers, Philip Morris and Son is a small and ever growing business that was recently selected…
There is nothing quite like a long and relaxing weekend at home after a tiring and stressful week at work. The sun is shining, the kids aren’t at school, and you quite fancy a big fat juicy burger… I know what you are thinking, let’s slap on the barbie and…
It’s mid-June already? That can’t be! Father’s day is only a week and a bit away! Are you like me and find it difficult to know what to buy? I am completely clueless when it comes to choosing gifts for birthdays, Christmas’ and Father’s Day, so I usually resort to…
Create professional tasting beers, lagers, wines and ciders from as little as 29 pence a pint. All accessories are available including a variety of yeasts, hops, clearing agents, sterilisers, siphons, buckets, barrels, bottles, caps, corks, brewing sugar and much much more. Everything you need to start you off or add…
