The Euros kick off today and the joy of such tournaments is not only wall to wall football but also the chance to learn a bit more about the countries taking part. Even if you don’t like the beautiful game, why you can still try out foodie footy challenge for Euro 21 and by happy […]

If you are in one of the large UK supermarkets and you see someone rearranging the shelves in the chilled aisle who is not a member of staff, chances are it will be Lydia Akrami. That’s because our NPD Manager is a perfectionist when it comes to our products. She explains: “I get a real […]

In terms of double acts, it’s right up there with Morecambe and Wise or Ant and Dec for our younger readers. In terms of what Britain has given the world, it stands proudly alongside Shakespeare and cricket. We refer, of course, to Fish and Chips which, quite rightly, now has its own national day. The […]

Can you believe it’s almost June? Looking out of the window, it is hard to believe as we search for the small patches of blue interspersed with the grey, wet clouds. Perhaps change will be here soon and we can then enjoy some much needed outdoor living….. Anyway, what a strange time we still find […]

So, fresh from looking at National Butcher’s Week, we now turn our attention to National Vegetarian Week. It’s fair to say these are polar opposites but we’re a broad church here in the SK development kitchen and we love cooking vegetarian just as much as meat. This year, the Vegetarian Society are asking people to […]

We couldn’t have chosen to focus on the theme of Great Britain for our blogs and recipes without talking about St George’s Day could we? Obviously we know this only applies to England so sorry Scottish and Welsh readers but you have already had your St days this year! The funny thing about St George […]

If we were to ask what drink is synonymous with Great Britain, we’re pretty sure we know what your answer will be. No, it’s not beer, although that comes a very close second and with pubs and restaurants opening outdoors this week, we’re pretty sure that more was downed than the nation’s favourite drink. We […]

So, how many of you took advantage of the latest lifting of restrictions to play outdoor sports this week or meet outside with six people or two households? You could even meet people in your own garden! Imagine if just over a year ago (we no call it PC – Pre-Covid) someone has said you […]

Although we’re starting to see light at the end of the tunnel (touch wood) after the last 12 months, if there’s anything we need right now as we wait for restrictions to lift, it’s a good laugh. So, Red Nose Day has come at exactly at the right time and as staying in has become […]