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An Italian Treat Marrons Glaces are considered in Italy a little caramelised joy, with an ancient flavour that reminds us of our beloved roasted chestnuts, the famous “caldarroste”. What is this original Italian street food? “Caldarroste” is a traditional street...

Where does the advent tradition originate from?  Advent derives from the Latin ‘adventus’ meaning ‘coming’. Marking the countdown to Christmas day as one of the biggest Christian festivals, Advent is traditionally known as the period of preparation for the celebration...

This year's challenges, should I stock up early, what keeps really well?  2021 seems to have flown by, and I can’t quite believe that Christmas is right around the corner. With the clocks changing soon and November quickly approaching, it's...

To celebrate your or another couple's union each year, wedding anniversary gifts are always a lovely idea. When you are married, each moment together is more special than the one before. The ceremony may have taken place a month or...

There are many homemade marzipan recipes to make this delicious treat at home. But what is marzipan? In short, it's a paste that contains equal parts ground almonds and sugar. Usually, you would add an ingredient to help bind the...

Pioneer artist and designer William Morris (1834-1896) created the Arts & Crafts movement, aiming to reconnect the pure beauty of art with the practicality of crafts. What are some of his most famous designs? Almost nothing escaped his curiosity: he...