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4 IDEAS FOR EASY DESSERTS THAT ARE IDEAL FOR GARDEN PARTIES
What a curious dichotomy garden party desserts are. Boasting the capacity to be absolute crowd-pleasers and a celebratory end to a meal, they often fail to ignite, the spotlight...
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5 FOOD SHOPPING HACKS TO HELP ON YOUR JOURNEY TO ZERO WASTE
Did you see that dolphin swimming in the canals of Venice? Did you notice the mercury dipping after years of incremental increases? Did you see nature frolicking in our...
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6 BENEFITS OF EATING LOCAL PRODUCE TODAY
In a 2020 study published by American convenience store news company CStore Decisions, it was revealed that over three quarters of respondents ‘’would be willing to pay up to...
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5 TIPS FOR HOSTING THE PERFECT DINNER PARTY IN JUNE
In just over a month, indoor gatherings of up to six people (or two households) will be permitted once again. Then, a little over a month later, on June...
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5 IDEAL SPRING VEGETABLES AND HOW TO COOK THEM
Spring has well and truly sprung (finally) and with it a whole host of new fruit and vegetables are coming into season, at their peak and tasting truly vital...
IDEAL COFFEE BREAK READS
WHY DO PEOPLE DRINK DECAF COFFEE AND DOES IT HAVE ANY HEALTH BENEFITS?
Why, indeed. You might be thinking, when a regular cup of Joe is so rich and reviving, just why would I drink a reputedly ‘lesser’ version of the good...
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THE BEST TINNED CRAB, TUNA, SARDINE, SALMON & ANCHOVY RECIPES
It’s amazing what you can do with a tin of fish. It’s also amazing what it can do to you; boasting heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, zinc and plenty of...
IDEAL COFFEE BREAK READS
IS FINE WINE A WORTHWHILE INVESTMENT? 5 BEGINNER’S TIPS
Hey you! Yes, you there, squinting into the screen and searching for meaning. Since you’re here, may we pay you a compliment? Ok, here goes; like a fine wine,...
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7 TOP TIPS FOR COOKING THE BEST SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE: THE IDEAL RECIPE
Here's the IDEAL recipe for Spaghetti all Vongole: the best Spaghetti with clams, chilli and garlic.
With summer in full swing and the finest palourde clams currently abundant, there feels...
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7 INCREDIBLE VEGETARIAN CONDIMENTS, SAUCES & SEASONINGS
Ideal for dialling up the deliciousness on your dinner.
Getting levels and layers into your home cooked food needn’t require a mountain of fresh ingredients, a razor sharp knife, hours...
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5 STEPS TO THE IDEAL SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
For a dish containing just six ingredients, it’s remarkable just how much, and how often, spaghetti carbonara can go wrong. There’s nowhere to hide with this one; a flick...
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5 NATURAL ALTERNATIVES TO SUGAR TO MAKE YOUR HOME COOKING THAT MUCH SWEETER
Is that Krispy Kreme calling your name? Or perhaps it’s those brownie bites announcing themselves every time you’re need a pick-me-up? Goodness knows, after the year we’ve had, we...
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5 BENEFITS OF TOASTER OVENS OVER TRADITIONAL OVENS
And how to choose the best one.
We know what you’re thinking. Hey, if we’re being honest, we’re kinda thinking it, too. You’ve already got an oven. You’ve already got...
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6 DELICIOUS FOODS THAT ARE HIGH IN ZINC
Ideal for those looking to optimise their diets today.
Zinc is an essential nutrient found in the cells throughout our bodies. Essential, in this instance, doesn’t only mean ‘important’, mind.
When...
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5 TIPS FOR COOKING A RESTAURANT STANDARD MEAL IN LOCKDOWN
The end is (hopefully) almost here. Barring further government U-turns, the British public can hope to be dining in restaurants and enjoying the company of friends and family under...
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5 IDEAL TIPS FOR STORING YOUR WINE TO GUARANTEE LONGEVITY
Here at IDEAL, we recently wrote about drinking less - but better - wine. One major part of this endeavour was a pledge to buy fewer bottles of the...
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7 IDEAL MORNING COFFEE REPLACEMENTS TO KICK YOUR DAY OFF RIGHT
Not coffee. Anything but coffee. Is nothing sacred anymore?
We hear the desperation in your voice, and rest assured; we feel you. We’re not here to make sweeping statements about...
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5 MYTHS ABOUT BEING VEGAN DISPELLED TODAY
Times have changed and veganism certainly isn’t considered a niche lifestyle choice any longer. Each and everyday, more and more people in the UK decide to stop eating meat...
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5 TIPS FOR HEALTHY, THRIFTY FAMILY MEAL PREPPING
Ideal for those looking to diversify deliciously.
We all have those gratifying, go-to family meals when money and time are tight. But if you’ve found the that kids are getting...
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5 BENEFITS OF AN AIR FRYER OVER DEEP FAT FRYING & OVENS
Put the KFC down and your hands in the air if deep fried food is one of your guiltiest pleasures? Woah, woah, woah, that’s a lot of rather greasy...
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PANCAKE DAY: 6 FUN & QUIRKY SWEET TREAT DESIGNS
With the nation stuck at home for pancake day this year and many of us trying to occupy young children while juggling working from home and homeschooling, we’re all...