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Afternoon Tea Deliveries

Afternoon tea, that most quintessential of English customs is, perhaps surprisingly, a relatively new tradition. Afternoon tea was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840. The Duchess would become hungry around four o’clock in the afternoon. The evening meal in her household was served fashionably late at eight […]

Vegan Slow Cooker Recipes

Let’s be honest: When we think of our trusty slow cooker, the first word that comes to mind is “meat,” not “broccoli.” But the oh-so-useful Crock-Pot can actually cook up some really amazing plant-based dishes. Make the most of your kitchen kit and create a warming curry, a simple vegetable stew or a comforting soup […]

Gluten Free Roasted Red Pepper & Onion Quiche Recipe

In recent years, more and more people have found the need for either moral or health reasons to go gluten free. This has been a massive change and upheaval for both the people doing so and the food industry with another dietary requirement to cater for. Things that they once ate and loved have had […]

Salads for Summer

I think we can all say that summer is officially here and let’s face it summer is all about salads, BBQ’s, cold drinks and paddling pools. No one really wants heavy food through the summer so a salad can be a great meal whether it’s lunch time in the hot sun or dinner in the […]

Strawberry drink in the park

5 Top Summer Recipes

Have you noticed that great big yellow ball thing in the somewhat blue sky?! Yep, that’s right the sun has officially arrive. Now, we’re not sure how long it’s going to last but what’s a British summer without a little rain too. Now that the sun is out, the days are longer and somewhat warmer, […]

Top Baking Essentials

So you’ve decided that you want to start baking because popping out for cakes every five minutes is tiring so why not be able to just whip up what you need from the comfort of your own home. The thing is, you’ve no idea what you’re going to need to get going. Don’t PANIC – […]

3 Healthy Snack Recipes for Kids

Let’s face it, kids can be really fussy eaters. Even with all the good will in the world, we simply cannot get them to always eat the things we want…or can we? It’s not about tricking our children, it is in fact about re-training their thinking about food and not just them but the whole […]

Cherries in Love

The Food of Love

For a long time, February has been considered the month of love. A time to truly show those around you how much you love them be it with words, gifts or a gesture of some kind. One of the things most commonly associated with love, Valentines and shared experiences with a loved one is food. […]

5 Vegan Recipes to Enjoy

A new year can often mean a new start and a new you for a lot of people. However, there is no need for dramatic changes as you’ve already done a pretty good job being the you you’ve been up until now. That doesn’t mean you can’t try or make small changes to improve your […]

Food is the Heart of the Family

If you thought about it, what would you say was the most popular or homely room of the house? It depends on size a lot of the time, but the saying goes that the kitchen is the heart of the home. If it is then perhaps food is the heart of the family. There is […]

Halloween pumpkins

5 Halloween Recipes to Try!

Now whilst we love cooking for you, thanks to popular TV programs like Great British Bake Off and Masterchef it has become more and more popular to get back in the kitchen and bake and cook at home. Whether it’s an attempt at Michelin star cuisine or baking with kids, it can be great fun […]

Four Ways to Trial a Vegan Diet

A lot of people probably think a vegan diet is either terribly tasteless and boring or too difficult to even contemplate doing. Of course neither of these things is true – if you break it down into simple steps, it’s actually very achievable and completely delicious too. At Deliciously Gorgeous we pride ourselves on our […]