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Soft scoop, hard scoop, in a cone, with a flake, in the shape of a Knickerbocker Glory or even as a layered Vienetta, ice cream has had its place in British life going back generations. In all its many variants, ice cream forms the base of some of our fondest...The History of the Barbecue: A Native American method of tenderising meat goes global.
Lockhart, Texas has plenty of reasons to feel proud. With its unique collection of 19th-century buildings, it is one of the prettiest towns in Caldwell County – and a favourite of Hollywood producers. More than 50 films have been made there, from Baby, the Rain...Al fresco dining: 10 top tips for planning an outdoor dinner party or picnic
This year, many of us will be looking forward to getting our social lives back on track. And often, there’s no better way to spend time catching up with friends and family than with good conversation over some delicious food and drinks. Now that the rules allow us to...Reduce your grocery bill: How to grow new vegetables from kitchen scraps
A pair of keen allotmenteers offer a guide to growing new plants from veg cuttings, fruit stones and pips. When you’re depositing your kitchen scraps – including old spuds, vegetable seeds and stones in the bin, or on the compost heap, think again. There are...Grow your own: 8 superfoods that you can grow from home
Growing your own food is one of life’s unique pleasures. Not only is it cheaper than buying fruit and veg from the shops, but it’s greener too – and eating food you’ve grown from scratch is enormously satisfying. Plus, the growing process itself is relaxing and...Ourplace News
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