Yorkshire puddings can be found on most dinner tables. At the very least on Sundays, but if it’s my house we’ll have a Sunday dinner any day that ends in y. As an American, there is nothing better than having the equivalent of Thanksgiving Dinner every Sunday or even on a cold night during the week. […]
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Curry is a British favourite. We’ve gone so far as to name it a “national dish”. Curry came to the UK through the first curry house, Hindostanee in 1809. During this era customers were enjoying tucking into spicy Indian dishes whilst indulging themselves in a bit of hooka smoking. We’ve come a long way since then. Now […]
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Today is a celebration of a British breakfast tradition going back thousands of years. With the versatility and taste it’s easy to see why it’s been around this long, and why Scotland has made it a National Dish. They even have an event that is in it’s 22nd year, the World Porridge Making Championship. So if you […]
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I don’t think there is a week in the year that doesn’t have a food attached to it. This week is no exception. Touted by the fish mongers and fish and chip shops, it’s National Seafood Week. We plan to bring you a new favourite recipe whether your a lover of langoustines or a connoisseur of […]
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We never need a reason to eat a lovely pizza but with October being National Pizza Month we can indulge even more! For the best, most delicious home cooked pizza we used our Smeg range with built in pizza stone. It delivers pizza just like you’d find in an Italian pizzaria. Molto bene! Treat yourself to something […]
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Pretty soon we’re going to be leaving the house when it’s dark and coming home when it’s dark. Cooking lavish meals when it’s so depressingly dark outside can take time and effort that some of us don’t have during this time of year. My answer to this is simple, delicious one pot meals that can sometimes […]
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It’s that time of the year where we open our hearts, our ovens and our wallets to support Macmillan Coffee Morning. Here at Appliance City we put on a full spread of delicious cakes and baked goods for everyone who comes into our showroom. Gather up your friends and family, bake something yummy and show […]
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Raise a glass of homemade punch to celebrate Punch Day! Introduced to the British via India, punch quickly became a well loved drink and spread further afield as time went on. Whether you’re making Sangria or kids fruit punch, nothing beats fresh, ice cold punch. So we went in search and we’ve scoured the internet […]
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Kids love to help out in the kitchen, with a bit of supervision of course. Why not oversee them making some delicious and healthy treats for the whole family? They’ll love being able to do most of it themselves and it’s precious time spent, unplugged, as a family. It’s Kids Takeover the Kitchen Day – what better […]
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Cure your chocolate craving with more than a bite from a supermarket bar of chocolate. Get creative with bitter dark chocolate, sample something savoury made with this delectable ingredient or create a cocktail to impress your guests. No matter what you whip up using chocolate, eating it is sure to leave a smile on your face. Mole […]
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It’s National Fitness Day here in the UK. Dieting can be a chore and going to the gym day in and day out can be a bore. Why not jazz up your fitness routine by pairing it with these fantastic healthy recipes from drinks to snacks and even a dessert getting fit never tasted better. Infused […]
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Cheese on toast is a classic British staple, but for Welsh Rarebit Day we’ve pulled together a few recipes to take your cheese on toast from ordinary to extraordinary. Back through the ages, cheese on toast seems to originate somewhere in the 15th century according to literary sources from the time period. It has since […]
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