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10 BBQ Party Ideas To Try Out In Your Garden This Summer

A man grilling sausages on a barbecue.

Summer is (almost) upon us, and it’s the ideal time to gather your friends and family together for a BBQ party in your garden. Whether you’re a seasoned grill master or a BBQ beginner, here are 10 exciting BBQ party ideas ideas to elevate your outdoor gatherings this summer. From creative party themes to innovative […] Read more…

7 Festive Foods For Couples Celebrating Christmas Together

Christmas candles and a festive table arrangement

Celebrating Christmas as a couple this year? With the holiday season in full swing, there’s no better way to make new festive traditions as a couple than by indulging in a romantic feast for two. Whether you’re curled up on the sofa watching romantic holiday movies, or gazing into each other’s eyes over the dinner […] Read more…

The Best Christmas Eve Snacks To Leave Out For Santa

Sugary star-shaped shortbread, Christmas gifts for foodies

Some of my most nostalgic childhood Christmas memories revolve around the build-up to Christmas Eve, when I would go to bed early to ensure I was fast asleep by the time Father Christmas came shooting down the chimney – but not before leaving out some Christmas Eve snacks for Santa and his reindeers, of course! […] Read more…

8 Phone Apps For Free Food To Download Right Now

Entrance to Barburrito, Cardiff

Fancy getting your hands on some free food? Over the last few weeks, I’ve been using my iPhone to access a variety of complimentary food and drink at well-known restaurants and branded food outlets. I’ve been so impressed by just how much food I’ve managed to claim in this way, I thought I’d write a […] Read more…

My Favourite Foodie Podcasts

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Did you know we listened to almost 60 million hours of podcasts every week in the UK last year (up 50% year-on-year)? What’s more, the growth of podcasts has been rocketing throughout 2022 and, by the end of the year, it’s thought there’ll be an additional 2.9 million podcast listeners in Britain. Fast forward to […] Read more…