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?
Who doesn’t love food? In this modern age there are more ways than ever to find new and exciting recipes to tantalise your taste buds. We’ve compiled a list of our absolute favourite food blogs to get those fingers itching to start cooking.
Whether it’s an interest in thrilling flavours, or something new and enticing to leave your mouth watering – these top 16 food blogs have got it all.
Every week is chocolate week here at Clifford James. Who doesn’t love that tasty treat with a cup of tea while you’re on a break? Or a nibble and a munch on your favourite bar during lunch? And you can’t forgo those sumptuous truffles in the evening when you’re settling down to watch a film…
Chocolate has become a staple for many over the centuries, whether you prefer it in its solid form or prefer to use a chocolate fondue set for a sweet treat of the more melty variety.
Every story has a beginning, and when it comes to chocolate, we begin our tale in a land we now know as Mexico!
Cake, glorious cake! It’s National Cake Week – from the 2nd to the 8th October, it’s time to celebrate everything to do with that delicious treat. Whether you’re getting together with friends to chat with a slice, making something for the whole family to enjoy, or just baking yourself a little treat, it’s time to roll up those sleeves and get creative.
It’s hard to imagine a world without cake. The delicious dessert has become a staple for various events from birthdays to weddings. From traditional sponges, to more alternative gluten or dairy free options, there is a cake out there to suit everyone. National Cake Week was started back in 2011 by Lynn Hill, to celebrate everything to do with the nation’s favourite treat.
We’ve compiled a list of some classics to get you started!