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THE GREAT GLUTEN-FREE BAKE OFF

We thought we would share some of our favourite gluten-free bakes!

Don’t forget to check out our extensive gluten-free range of ingredients on our website for all your baking needs!

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10 FRUITY CAKES AND PUDDINGS

Fruit-based puddings are popular around Christmas time. Although Christmas pudding is popular, there is more to life than traditional fruitcake, and here we present a number of options. Many of the recipes below are gluten-free and reduced-sugar, and all of them are highly fruity! Dried fruits are particularly popular at this time of year: apricots, vine fruit, prunes, dried berries and much more!

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AUTUMN DINNER INSPIRATION

It is that time of year again. The orange leaves are falling, the air is the little bit crisper and our stomachs are rumbling for substantial comforting food to keep us warm. Feast your eyes on some of our favourite autumn recipes!

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EIGHT COMPLETELY DIFFERENT WAYS TO USE RICE

Rice is a really versatile cooking ingredient and can used in both sweet and savoury dishes. We stock a wide selection of rices from brown basmati rice to arborio rice, sushi rice to wild rice! We also stock lots of rice products such as rice flour, rice pancakes, rice flakes and puffed rice! Here are eight of our favourite ways to use rice!

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I’LL BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW ESSENTIAL OILS COULD BE USED FOR THIS…

Essential oils are pure, natural oils made using a distillation process to capture the charisma and charm at the very core of the plant they’re from.

We all know that a few drops of these prized oils are wonderfully relaxing and aromatic for a long soak in the bath. But they actually have many little-known uses around the home – here are some of our favourites:

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YOU’D BE DAFT TO GO TO A FESTIVAL WITHOUT THESE…

Festivals are a fantastic and ubiquitous part of the British summer. They range from gentle, family-friendly weekenders with clowns and splash rides in a local park to raging, thousand-decibel maelstroms in the muddy middle of nowhere.

There’s fun for everyone, as long as you’re well-prepared. A good tent, warm clothes, wellies, bin bags, enough money, dry underwear in a waterproof bag – these are the essentials. But you’d be crackers not to also consider packing the following….

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SUGAR FREE CHRISTMAS GOODIES

Whether you’re diabetic, on a restrictive diet, or are simply trying to watch your sugar intake, Christmas can be very tough. But just because you have to be careful about what you eat, does not mean that you have to eat food that is any less tasty or delicious, which is why we have collated a bunch of our favourite festive snacks and treats that’re either free from or low in cane sugar – perfect for everyone to enjoy!

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FIFTEEN WAYS TO EAT MORE HEALTHILY

Simple swaps can have such a positive impact on your health. Follow our 15 easy tips and start eating more healthily today!

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FIVE WAYS TO MAKE DAIRY FREE MILK ALTERNATIVE

Giving up dairy milk can seem daunting – but fear not! There are many different milk-alternatives that you can enjoy and they are so easy to make! You will wonder why you did not do it before! Make sure you have a blender before you start and away you go.

Here are five great recipes that can used as a healthier substitute to dairy milk!

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TOP 10 PICNIC RECIPES

Picnic food needs to be portable and easy to eat. So, sausage rolls, mini wraps filled with sandwich ingredients and other savoury recipes involving the wrapping up of ingredients are ideal. If you want to make a lighter version of a Cornish Pasty, then why not try using filo pastry instead.

Falafel are probably the simplest and filling picnic meal. They can easily be made the day before. Try making a variety of flavours, some spicy and others with herbs to cater for all ages.

A picnic wouldn’t be complete without some sweet treats. Take a look towards the end of our Top 10, for some of our favourite picnic desserts!

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