Grow your own Kitchen Herb garden

Kitchen Herb Garden For any serious chef and even for the not so serious, having fresh herbs is a necessity. Dried herbs even at their freshest, have a distinctly different and, in my opinion, less appealing taste than their wet counterparts. When added to the fact that they are sold in massive quantities and will most likely not be fully used before they have completed their slow transition into sawdust, it is clearly better to have fresh...

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Birthday Gifts for the Cook

The kitchen is not just a place to make food, but an area for the family to interact and get together and at Abbeywood we love to cook.   No matter the age or expertise, the home cook is always looking for the next item for their kitchen.  Far from your everyday cookbook, these seven birthday gifts are guaranteed to get you a home cooked meal. Small Gifts (£5-15) OXO Good Grips Silicone Basting Brush: Everybody has an old, wood bristle...

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Child safety in the Bathroom

How to Child Proof Your Bathroom Water plus electrical outlets plus hard surfaces equals potential disaster, especially for your newborn or curious toddler. Children are eager to learn everything and unfortunately this can sometimes lead to injury. Just like the kitchen, the bathroom can be a very hazardous room for your child. Here are a few items and tips to help avoid both injuries and messes. There are many great items for child proofing...

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