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Make The Most Of Summer Foods

TOMATOES are at their best right now and are great for salads, soups, sauces and sandwiches…they are often considered a vegetable but in fact they are a citrus fruit. One medium whole tomato contains around 22 calories, 0 grams of fat, 5 grams of carbohydrates,...

Days out with the children

Keeping children entertained during the summer holidays can be difficult…here’s a few ideas :-   Going out and about During the school holidays, there may be lots going on in your local area that your family can enjoy, often for free. Check the...

Iced Tea

A wonderful alternative to a hot cup of tea on a summer’s day.   Try our lovely refreshing Citrus Iced Tea below but first, here are some useful tips… Iced tea is a favourite summer sipper and easy to make from scratch. You probably already have...

Love them or hate them… we need bees!

Dating back to over 40 million years before the evolution of man, Honey is the oldest sweetener existent in the world. While the accurate date of origin of this sweetener remains unknown the oldest written record available dates back to Egyptians in 5,500 B.C. The...
A new member of staff joins the Variety family

A new member of staff joins the Variety family

You might well hear a new voice on the telephone if you call us with any queries… we welcome our newest member of staff, Naomi Williams. Naomi joined us in March on a full-time basis and works as an ‘Agency Co-ordinator. Naomi is 23 and an avid Rugby...

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Summer’s here and picnics at the beach are looming…how about taking some easy homemade chocolate chip cookies…you don’t even have to roll them out! Ingredients: 125g (4½oz) softened unsalted butter 175g (6oz) soft brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla...

Leave the car at home this summer

and save 15% off the price of a Family & Friends Railcard   We all love days out, but fuel is expensive… and travelling in the car to and from your destinations boring for children (we’ve probably all witnessed the fights in the back!), so why not...

Pasta Bows with a Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 50g (2oz) butter 4 large shallots, peeled and finely chopped 450g (1lb) mixed fresh mushrooms, finely chopped 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Salt and freshly ground black pepper ½ whole nutmeg, grated 500g (1lb 2oz) pasta bows 250ml (8 fl oz) crème...

Dauphinoise Potatoes

Whether you’re entertaining or just as a treat for the family over the bank holidays, this recipe is absolutely delicious and will become a firm family favourite… it’s perfect with meat or fish! Ingredients: 900g (2lb) baking potatoes Pinch of nutmeg...

Easter Recipe Idea – Lemon Posset

If you’re entertaining this Easter, and fancy a change from chocolate, this is a wonderful refreshing dessert that can be made the day before you need it…   Ingredients: 600ml (1 pint) double cream 150g (5oz) sugar Juice of 2 small lemons Method: 1....

Lime Cheesecake

This is a great recipe to make for any event and best made the day before you need it… it’s absolutely delicious!   Ingredients: 150g (5oz) digestive biscuits 50g (2oz) butter, melted 350g (12oz) full-fat cream cheese 150g (5oz) caster sugar 4 medium...