Stannah Blog

Pumpkin art: 5 inspiring ideas for a haute-couture Halloween
4 October, 2021
Spooky season is upon us! And in 2021, pumpkin carving is old news.
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Spooky Halloween Graveyard Brownies, by Val Stones
1 October, 2021
Our talented baking expert and Great British Bake Off icon Val Stones has (trick or) treated us to her super-spooky, extra-tasty...
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My Bake Off-approved Herby Sausage Rolls, by Val Stones
21 September, 2021
Our talented baking expert and Great British Bake Off icon Val Stones shares the life-changing herby sausage roll recipe that secured...
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Val’s family recipes and memories, made with love
31 August, 2021
Our talented baking expert Val Stones - best known from her time as a Great British Bake-Off 2016 Contestant - shares baking secrets...
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Auntie Doreen’s Gingerbread: Raspberry & Orange Tart by Val Stones
31 August, 2021
Our lovely baking expert Val Stones’ Auntie Doreen introduced her to this delightfully easy summer pudding. She was a doting farmer’s...
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Five hidden gems in Britain that look like they're abroad
17 August, 2021
Now that lockdown has lifted, summer 2021 is the season of the ‘staycation’. Whether you fancy a family holiday, romantic retreat or...
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Bunting and community bonding: the joy of street parties, with Val Stones
16 August, 2021
Our very own baking queen, Val Stones, shares her special memories of quintessentially British street parties celebrating the Her...
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Val’s Victoria sponge with raspberries and fresh cream
16 August, 2021
Our resident baking aficionado, Val Stones, shares her special version of a British classic: Victoria Sponge. Using fresh raspberries...
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Val Stones’ special summer Elderflower and Lemon Cake
16 August, 2021
Our lovely Baking Expert Val Stones has spoilt us with another special summer recipe, pairing delicate elderflower with tangy lemon...
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How to master ‘Inclusive Chic’ in your home
9 August, 2021
Vaila Morrison RIBA, our resident Inclusive Design Expert, is an architect, mum, and carer, who is passionate about inclusive design...
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Richard Allinson’s Top 5 Albums of all time
16 July, 2021
Our Entertainment Aficionado Richard Allinson shares the iconic albums that inspired him and sound-tracked his favourite memories. The...
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Val’s Picnic Pick: Cheese & Onion Flan
21 June, 2021
Our talented baking expert Val Stones has memorised this special summer recipe for 50 years — and now we’re lucky that she has put pen...
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