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Recreate Your Dream Knitwear from a Photo

Fashionistas are being urged to shun mass produced pieces this winter by designing their very own knitwear, which is then handmade with love in the UK. Enthusiasts of ethically produced fashion can turn to Grannies Inc to keep warm in style, and take up the role of fashion designer to create custom knitwear. The talented knitting grannies can produce a range of bespoke knitwear including…

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Hot Food Trends for 2016

Trends come and go not only in the fashion industry but also on our plates. We all went mad for Quinoa, avocado and courgetti in 2015. What we’ll be filling up our cupboards with in 2016? We asked experts to list top trends they expect to take us all by storm. Camel Milk At first, it was soya milk. Then you were adding almond milk…

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Ideas For Spoiling Your Best Friend On Her Birthday

*Post contains affiliate links. Is your best friend’s birthday coming up? Whether she lives just around the corner from you or on the other side of the country, the chances are that you want to make it special for her. You most probably want to make her feel truly spoilt, and her birthday a memorable one. After all, that’s what best friends are for, right?…

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Classic Cars at The Castle

As you know I love a good car show, so here’s my latest video of The Castle’s breakfast meet… What’s your favourite?…

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BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS WITH RED WINE AND TREACLE

If you’ve never had beef short ribs before, you’re missing out on one of life’s great pleasures. Beef short ribs should be so tender that the meat literally falls off the bone with a fork. Serve them with soft Parmesan polenta as suggested here, or they are also delicious with creamy mashed potatoes. Serves 4 Ingredients For the beef: 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped…

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How to Plan for a Motorcycle Road Trip

Motorcycle road trips offer you an extension of what you already love about riding your motorcycle: you get to breathe in the fresh air, enjoy winding roads and incredible scenery, and feel as though you’re totally free and completely relaxed. But how can you plan for an exciting and safe motorcycle road trip? Keep reading for a few tips to get started. Ask Yourself the…

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Hangover Kits!

It’s no secret that we Brits like a drink be it on holiday, at the weekend or over the festive season. Drinking often lowers inhibitions and the ability to use common sense or legs properly! Today’s modern society has seen a rise in ‘Unidentified Drunken Injuries’ (UDIs) with a Facebook page dedicated to the subject with over 58,000 likes. UDIs, added to the urban dictionary…

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ROAST BEEF ON MINI YORKSHIRE PUDDINGS

This has to be the ultimate beef canapé – a mouthful of perfect beefy heaven… Make the horseradish cream in advance to save you a job last minute. If you haven’t got mini muffin tins, use bun tins for a slightly larger result. Serves 4-6 Ingredients For the beef: 225g piece fillet of beef ½ tsp mustard powder 1 tbsp olive oil For the Yorkshire…

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