You’ve probably heard about it, but did you know that the delicious treat known as Welsh rarebit has its own day to celebrate its greatness? A classic that has graced many a plate, there’s more to know about this cheesy delicacy than meets the eye. It might be considered a national dish to Wales, but its influence has been seen across the globe.
It’s that time of year again – as the summer comes to a close, ‘The Great British Bake Off’ graces our screens once again. With classics such as biscuit week and pastry week, it’s easy to be inspired to don your apron and get creating bakes of your own. Here’s how to get yourself and your kitchen Bake Off ready!
What better way to stay cool in the warmer months than with some delicious, cooling ice cream? The sweet confectionery is a firm favourite for many, and with good reason. From traditional soft serve cones eaten on a trip to the seaside, to luxury brand tubs consumed from the comfort of your own home, ice cream serves as a delectable treat regardless of your age!
How much do you know about the cold dessert?
We’ve all been in situations that we can find stressful, and which can impact on us afterwards. Some people may even find they work well under pressure, and feel that a little bit of stress is a good thing.
Though everything is good in small doses – too much stress can have an impact on your health, be it physical or mental. So to help you find your own way of helping to manage your stress levels, we’ve come up with a few ideas to get you started.
Perhaps one of the nation’s favourite beverages, there’s nothing quite like a cup of coffee to get you through the day. Or several, as the case may be! This week is UK coffee week, where we get the chance to honour all things caffeine. UK coffee week is aimed at raising money for the communities where our coffee comes from, to aid Project Waterfall.
To celebrate, we’ve come up with a list of interesting facts about this much loved drink.
Kitchen design doesn’t have to mean a total overhaul of your living space, with weeks using only a microwave while a large-scale refit is installed. Utilising a few small-scale kitchen design ideas is a great way to refresh your home for the new season without having to make major, costly and uncomfortable adjustments to your daily life. Below, we’ve listed a few ways you can do this without breaking the bank.
The first of March marks St David’s Day across the whole of Wales. This is celebrated in a myriad of ways; school children are encouraged to dress up as Welsh ladies or coal miners, and Eisteddfods held across the country. The Eisteddfod is the epitome of Welsh culture, celebrating everything from music and drama, to writing.
Of course, no St David’s Day would be complete without some traditional grub! We take a look at some of the most popular dishes for you to celebrate the first of March in style.
It’s that wonderful time of year again – where Pancake Day gives us the perfect excuse we need to eat pancakes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Though if you’re bored of eating your standard pancake year in and year out, we’ve come up with some ideas to shake things up a bit in your kitchen.
The 27th January is national chocolate cake day – could there be a better thing to celebrate at the start of the new year? Here at Clifford James we want to make sure that you’re celebrating it in style, so we’ve coming up with a guide to help you make the perfect chocolate cake.
The Scottish celebration of Burns Night is upon us, where many a Scot will be toasting to the haggis in memory of the poet Robert Burns. Though what exactly is this delicacy that will grace the tables at Burns Nights being held across the country?