Colcannon Bubble and Squeak, by Val Stones
24 February, 2022
February is prime time to harvest ‘cabbage’ according to a ‘Plant to Plate Calendar’ crafted by our dream duo, baking expert Val...
Plant to Plate Calendar: A year of homegrown recipes with Mark Lane and Val Stones
22 February, 2022
Calling all creative cooks and nature nurturers!
Red Velvet Valentine’s Cupcakes by Val Stones
8 February, 2022
Our loved-up baking expert, Val Stones, met her husband as a teenager when they climbed out of a school window together. Now the...
Beetroot Brownies, by Val Stones
1 February, 2022
Former Great British Bake Off contestant – and our beloved baking expert – Val Stones has never been afraid to put her own unique spin...
Val Stones’ top 10 tips for healthier cooking
1 February, 2022
Our talented baking expert Val Stones’ culinary creations are always nice… but sometimes a little naughty! For those looking to curb...
How to cater for vegetarians and vegans, by Val Stones
25 January, 2022
Our creative baking expert, Val Stones, has been whipping up delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes throughout her life. It all began...
Hearty winter stew with herby dumplings, by Val Stones
24 January, 2022
Our wonderful baking expert, Val Stones, wowed the nation when she appeared on The Great British Bake Off in 2016. She now kindly...
2022 gardening trends revealed, by Mark Lane
17 January, 2022
Our insightful gardening expert, Mark Lane, shares his predictions for gardening trends and terminology in 2022 - from the most...
How to winter-proof your garden by Mark Lane
23 December, 2021
Our insightful Gardening Expert and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Mark Lane, tends to his garden throughout the year – despite...
How to create a ‘cool Christmas’ tablescape, by Mark Lane
13 December, 2021
‘Tablescaping’ – the art of laying a table beautifully – is a top 2021 home décor trend. Our artistic gardening guru Mark Lane offers...
2 Festive canapés by Val Stones
10 December, 2021
Our treasured Baking Expert, former Great British Bake Off contestant Val Stones, loves to host at Christmas – but even if you’re only...
10 immersive and illuminated Christmas trails across the UK
8 November, 2021
Step into Christmas and walk (or drive) in a winter wonderland. We have collated 10 charming festive trails from all over the UK to...