Beautifully British magazine - issue 8

STRIPPED-BACK B E AU T Y Mindful beauty is the newest way that will make you feel as good on the inside as out!

Lasting love

Share the love this Valentine’s and Mother’s Day

I’M A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY CHAMPIONING

BRANDS A CUR ATED LOOK AT E V E RY T H I NG BRI T IS H W W W. B E A U T I F U L LY B R I T I S H M A G . C O . U K

ISSUE 8 – FEBRUARY 2020

W W W . L OV E DE LIVE R E D .C O .UK

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Special Occasions For all your

ORDER ONLINE NOW! From our family to yours We are a small family run business based in the heart of Lincolnshire specialising in growing British seasonal flowers.

Our flowers are top quality due to their freshness as they are hand-picked on the day of your order. They’re the perfect way to lift spirits, brighten our homes or to show how much you care. Whatever your reason, we can help brighten any day!

EDITOR’S LETTER...

Welcome to our first issue of 2021! We start the year in another lockdown and with Brexit behind us! The upside is that this really is good news as us Brits are learning to appreciate our British brands more! Putting this magazine together is a lot of fun as we get to learn about more British companies with every issue that we put together for you.

This time, we meet the team behind Love Delivered – who deliver fresh farm flowers direct your door. Maria Graham, the founder of Ruby Fury, shares her passion for making good fitting leggings and wait until you see the amazing designs! Laura Grayson from Little Black Outfit provides stylish black clothing for babies and we find out how her business to came to fruition during lockdown last year!

With us all at home at the moment, like us, you probably need some ideas for storing all those awkward items so turn to page 34 for some ingenious solutions!

With Valentine’s and Mother’s Day just around the corner, we’ve searched high and low for special gifts to let them know they are cherished.

A good walk has become a must over the last year so learn to embrace and dress for the countryside in our country apparel feature. Veganuary may be over but why not extend it for a while longer with these healthy vegan options – there are some delicious things to try!

This issue is jam-packed and there really is too much to mention so get yourself a cup of coffee, switch off and enjoy a much-needed escape!

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Best of British!

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Thanks to Hettie for our lovely front cover pic, which features the Jasper Dog Coat in Arncliffe Moonstone

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Alcohol habits are changing There’s a growing trend for non-alcoholic drinks! We’ve recently been gifted the Bowser LEAF alcohol-free gin from Conker, which was perfect timing for a dry January. Bowser LEAF, suggest by its name, it’s all about the botanicals. When you open the bottle you can definitely smell the fresh aroma of herbs that Conker call honest botanicals. We’d quite happy use this to replace the gin in our G&T. It has a dry taste reminiscent of many gins but with a big botanical punch! We can definitely smell the patchouli. Priced at £20 for 70cl, it can hold its own as a base for a cocktail so cheers!

To find out more visit conkerspirit.co.uk

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Contents REGULARS

On our radar Things we thought you might like to know…

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We heart GREY & YELLOW 13 Positivity and happiness’ is what this years’ Pantone’s Colour combo represents!

22 Editor’s picks Exciting British products that we love and think you will too FOOD & DRINK Go plant-based Veganuary may be over but why not extend it for a while longer with these delicious and healthy vegan options

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Seasonal recipe - Banana Bread A must-bake lockdown recipe for using up bananas!

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On your marks, get set bake!

Bake like a pro with these best baking products

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LIFESTYLE Lasting love 16 Share the love this Valentine’s and Mother’s Day with great gifts

HOME Meet the maker 14 – Love Delivered We chat with lead florist, Annabelle Lamb from Love Delivered

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Stow away!

Ideas for those awkward items to store!

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

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Stripped-back beauty Mindful beauty is the newest way that will make you feel as good on the inside as out!

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FASHION 10 mins with 9 – Little Black Outfit It’s now Laura Grayson’s mission to provide stylish black clothing all year round for babies!

I’m a little bit country Embrace and dress for the countryside

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Keeping fit is more important today then ever! Here are FIVE British brands leading the way!

30 Meet the maker – Ruby Fury

We catch up with Maria Graham, the founder of Ruby Fury, the home of fun and good fitting leggings CELEBRATING HANDMADE Begin your creativity here!

36 Here’s a selection of a few of our favourite kits to start you on your own making journey

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BRITISH-MADE BELTS

Best known for fitting and manufacturing saddles, County Durham-based saddler, AMZ Saddles has unveiled a luxury belt design. These are perfect for gifts or adding the perfect finishing flourish to any season’s outfit. Founder, Amy Taylor has used her leatherwork expertise and eye for design to create these stunning belts, which will please horse and countryside lovers alike!

The full grain leather belt features a classic brass buckle and has a smart shotgun cartridge cap detail on the end.

The unisex belt is crafted in high quality, supple English leather, priced at £75 and available in sizes 28in to 40in. The versatile tan shade works perfectly with everything from jeans and a shirt to tweed jackets and chinos!

For a closer look, visit amzsaddles.co.uk

FRIMBLE LAUNCHES THE HARPER COAT – CONTEMPORARY STYLE HAND-CRAFTED FROM YORKSHIRE TWEED

Tweed clothing designer, Frimble has just launched this oversized coat, which is a casual yet chic piece and crafted from real Yorkshire tweed. The Grandpa Houndstooth check is shot through with a bright berry red thread making it a wonderful contemporary take on a classic tweed overcoat.

Designed and hand-cut by designer Sophie Osborne in her studio in North Yorkshire, this coat features drop shoulders and a roomy cut, which works so perfectly for layering with the current trend of a big roll neck and oversized sweaters. Instead of a lining, the coat features vivid red taping which catches the eye as the wearer moves and the collar has a beautiful deep maroon red lining to bring out the colours of the tweed.

The Yorkshire Harper Coat can be purchased for £375 along with the rest of the Frimble collection from frimble.com

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I’m so proud to unveil the Harper Coat. I love the qualities of British tweed but want to use it to craft pieces that fashion-forward women can wear in town or country, and I feel that’s what I’ve achieved here. This style is so flattering, and I love the vivid red accents too!

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WHAT IS BUY SOCIAL SCOTLAND? Regulars This campaign is a national initiative to make it easier for Scottish consumers to find great ethical gift options from social enterprises all around Scotland. When you buy a product, experience or voucher from a social enterprise, your purchase makes a big difference as some or all of the profits are reinvested to help tackle key social and environmental issues in these local communities.

To take a look at the Gift Directory, visit buysocialscotland.com

SOWING THE SEEDS OF A FUTURE

CLEAN ENVIRONMENT AND CLEAN HOME

We’re increasingly seeking environmentally friendly ways to live life including keeping homes sparkly clean. The National Trust’s kind to nature laundry and household cleaning range is made from organic ingredients and Fair-trade essential oils, resulting in a range that is sustainable, ethical and safe for people, animals and the environment.

Produced in small batches in Somerset – the collection is allergy friendly, vegan and cruelty free and certified by the Soil Association, Cruelty Free International, Allergy UK and The Vegan Society.

From the ingredients inside to the 100% bio-plastic bottles, this range brings a shine to any home without dulling the natural environment. The range includes a multi-surface cleaner, fabric softener, laundry liquid, washing up liquid, floor cleaner, furniture polish and all-purpose Castile soap.

All items are available online from nationaltrust.org.uk shop from February 2021.

After the pandemic cancelled 90% of its orders for weddings, Field Gate Flowers has successfully rebranded itself to flourish in lockdown. Founder, Roz Chandler quickly realised that the business would have to diversify to survive!

As one door closed, she identified a new market to brighten up lockdown for customers with online floriculture courses and seed delivery. Drawing on her 30 years of experience in the marketing industry, and 10 years in flower farming, Roz and her team succeeded in selling out courses on creating a garden cutting patch and arranging home-grown blooms. With tutorials from industry experts, and programmes tailored to beginners, as well as experienced gardeners, the courses caught the attention of thousands stuck at home and turning to their gardens for diversion, transforming a bleak year into a profitable one for the company.

The next course starts on March 1st. For more details visit fieldgateflowers.co.uk.

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I believe that growing your own British blooms will reduce imports, and as a result, reduce air miles for flowers, I’m passionate about helping women to be happy, proud, and fulfilled through easy-to-follow online courses and in doing so help change the world for our children.

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DOES IT COME IN BLACK? www.littleblackoutfit.co.uk

LITTLE BLACK OUTFIT

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It’s now Laura Grayson’s mission to provide stylish black clothing all year round for babies!

Tell us a bit about yourself and the inspiration behind your brand?

Little Black Outfit was brought to life during the height of the pandemic last year, when I decided it was the right time to launch my first business. The inspiration behind the brand came from my struggle to find black baby clothes for my daughter. I saw a gap in the baby fashion market, as black clothing was so limited, especially in the summer months. I wanted to produce a brand that would supply fashionable, quality clothing for those searching for that ‘little black outfit’, under a name you will love and trust!

designs, as well as being inspired by celebrity styles. Rather than pinks, blues, trucks, ducks and smiley faces, I produce simple garments using a variety of black fabrics to make each one cute, comfortable, practical and stylish.

Why have you chosen to make in the UK? Making my garments in the UK has enabled me to develop a productive working relationship with my manufacturer, who is amazing!

Oh-Sew-Whitty (based in Yorkshire) has helped me in everything from fabric sourcing, to pattern design, and are always on the end of the phone!

well. The Signature Hooded Romper has been a particular favourite amongst this collection.

In March, I’ll be launching the new Collection, which will consist of a broader range of items with new fabrics such as velour, lace and ribbed, in a range of items from hats, headbands, leggings and sleepsuits.

Tell us how you are giving back?

I really wanted to be able to use the LBO platform to give back to a charity that supports children.

‘Save The Children’ was the perfect choice due to the endless work they do to support children in so many different circumstances. Our ‘Just Giving Page’ is used for promoting awareness and receiving donations for this wonderful cause.

And finally, tell us three random things about yourself?

Who designs your garments and how do you decide what to make?

I design all the garments myself. I don’t have a fashion background but always had an interest in being creative with clothing. I‘ve had so much fun researching and experimenting with my own

In a previous job, I was lucky enough to work for Team GB and attend the Summer Olympics in Rio De Janeiro 2016 and the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang 2018 and met some amazing athletes. My party trick is being able to do the worm (only comes out on special occasions).

Finally I don’t think you could pay me to eat a banana!

What are your best-selling items?

The ‘Signature Collection’ launched in December and showcased simple all black garments promoting the LBO Brand. This has done really

CONTACT Little Black Outfit www.littleblackoutfit.co.uk

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I’M A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY! Embrace and dress for the countryside

We’ve an added respect for the countryside since we’ve been on more walks over the last 12 months. Out in the open air and walking definitely helps to clear the mind and offers much needed thinking time! We check out some rural-appropriate apparel for your next stroll.

WAXING LYRICAL Ibblotta uses materials for its bags that are sturdy and durable and the Bellecombe Tote is no exception! With its lovely combination of waxed cotton fabric and vegetable tanned leather, it’s water resistant and very hardwearing. The interior space is thoughtfully designed with three pockets, a further zipped pocket and a magnetic closure. The bag is big enough for a laptop or A4 folder but light, practical and easy to fold away. £165 | Bellecombe Tote in Lichen ibblotta.co.uk

TURNING HEADS How gorgeous is this bright and beautiful Dorset Fedora from Hayfield. With the muted shades of winter, an accessory like this hat is the perfect way to brighten up the darkest day and don’t we need it! Crafted from 100% wool felt in a stunning bright red, it’s finished with a black leather band or a guinea fowl feather wrap and a Hayfield England solid brass enamelled disc. The hat is also showerproof and crushable making it the perfect companion for all manner of countryside adventures. £85 | Dorset Fedora hayfieldengland.com

FANCY PANTS How stylish are these high-waisted culottes made with Shetland lambswool and made to last! This pair of durable trousers has a flattering fit and have a chic modern take on traditional breeks. They are great worn with wellies for a walk, country activities or stylish with flats for a day out in the city. They also look good with t-shirt and trainers for a laid-back style. £275 | Petrol Mix Culottes bellahoskyns.com

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CANINE COMFORTS Dress your dog in style with a Jasper dog coat from Hettie. It’s available in a variety of gorgeous fabrics, so you can coordinate your four-legged friend with your outfit for your next trip out!

The coat has adjustable straps around the waist and neck for a comfortable fit, and a hole under the collar so they can walk on the lead easily. It’s made from 100% British woven wool and inspired by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales. £100 | Arncliffe Moonstone Jasper Dog Coat hettie.co.uk

AS WARM AS TOAST Knitted from the softest sustainable pure Cashmere, this wonderfully versatile pure snood can be worn in three ways as a hat, snood or balaclava. It has a light, fluid knit which is naturally cosy, and useful throughout the seasons. Being wonderfully lightweight, this hard-working accessory will fold up to slip into a handbag yet gives plenty of comfort and warmth when required. £90 | Cashmere Snood purlenglish.com AS RIGHT AS RAIN This waterproofed 100% cotton twill comes from British Millerain in Rochdale, who has produced quality British fabrics since 1880. This beautiful single-breasted ¾-length raincoat is half-lined and has an adjustable button cuff. It’s perfect for our typical British weather and made proudly in Blackburn! £109 | Camel Raincoat communityclothing.co.uk

DON’T SWEAT IT! Feel good while wearing this classic yet versatile sweatshirt, as you’re contributing to helping the environment. This handmade British sweatshirt is made from 100% organic cotton with a brushed fleece lining to keep you cosy. It’s trimmed with contrasting tweed on the neck, collar and pocket, embodying the raw materials of the great British countryside and finished with a unique real leather logo and zip pull. The organic cotton binding on the inner neckline makes this so much more than just another ordinary sweatshirt. It’s the perfect layer for casual occasions and will be your go-to through the seasons to come. £135 | Southbourne Sweatshirt touchoftweed.com

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WA L L S Use this delicate flower wallpaper in your bedroom behind your bed so that it acts as an extension of your headboard. Paint the surrounding walls in a shade of yellow to mirror the beautiful buttercups or opt for off-white walls for more of a minimalist look. Cheer up any wall and bring bright and cheerful décor to homes. £35/m2 | Alliums and Heleniums wallsauce.com

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A PP L I QUÉ These handmade cushions feature unique cut-out motifs from Atkinson + Turner. Transform your home with these beautifully silhouette cushions made from soft wool. The simple Star motif is hand cut from the fabric and placed over a contrasting soft wool backing fabric to create a striking, textured design. The envelope style cushion is available with a duck feather insert or can be purchased without. £35 | Star Cushion Covers atkinsonturner.co.uk

grey and yellow

Positivity and happiness is what this years’ Pantone’s Colour combo represents, and is just what we need!

A RTWO R K This yellow and grey abstract tree print is one of Louise Mead’s bestselling designs Printed to order onto thick glossy canvas, and stretched over quality wooden stretchers, they’re a fantastic and affordable way to add colourful art to any room. £45-165 | Tree Canvas louisemead.co.uk

CA N VAS How playful is this handmade giraffe tote bag, and the perfect gift for giraffe and animal lovers! The front of the bag has two jungle giraffes illustrated with in yellows, blacks and whites on a grey background in a Scandinavian mid-century style. The reverse and handles are in a matching yellow canvas strong material. £19 | Giraffe Tote Bag lauradanby.co.uk

CO N C RETE This set of three concrete planters are perfect for showcasing cacti and other succulent mixes and will brighten up your home, office, or make someone’s day as a gift. £58 | Yellow Concrete Cactus Pots hicacti.com

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SAY IT WITH FLOWERS

There’s nothing more lovely than the freshest farm flowers delivered to your door.

We chat with lead florist, Annabelle Lamb, from Love Delivered

TELL US A BIT ABOUT HOW YOUR BUSINESS ALL STARTED? We started growing flowers around 40 years ago, and the business has grown since then. We saw a gap in the market for fresh seasonal British flowers direct from the grower, and offer flowers that are fresh and excellent quality, as well as real value for money.

WHAT FLOWERS DO YOU GROW? We grow tulips, stocks, antirrhinums, lisianthus, celosias and serenade asters throughout the year.

We also partner with other local independent growers to showcase their products too like hyacinths, sweet williams, sunflowers, oriental lilies, LA lilies, rose lilies, carthamuus, gladioli stocks, peonies, ornamental brassica, sedum, daffodils, hypericum, solidaster, statice, eryngium, agapanthus, snowberries, and alliums – there’s a lot to choose from!

WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT TULIPS AND ABOUT THE GROWING PROCESS? Tulips are very special as they signify the arrival of spring. They are also such a happy flower that comes in all the colours of the rainbow. We also grow what we refer to as ‘specials’ – these are double tulip, parrot and lily type, which are just so unusual and are always impressive to see.

We grow our tulips hydroponically, which means that there is no peat, just water. This eliminates any use of pesticides and means the whole growing and cropping process is a lot cleaner and better for the environment.

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YOU SELL YOUR FLOWERS AS ONE-OFF BUNCHES BUT ALSO A SUBSCRIPTION – TELL US ABOUT THESE? We sell seasonal flowers throughout the year, and we will always have British flowers when they are in season and at their very best.

We have just launched a subscription service offering weekly, fortnightly, and monthly flowers delivered direct to your door. We have found so many people that want flowers to enjoy in their home, or want to send to someone as a surprise gift.

IS THERE A RIGHT WAY TO CARE FOR YOUR FLOWERS? With every order, we send out care tips for our flowers, as they will arrive dry in a delivery box.

You need to snip the ends of the stems at an angle and add the provided flower food to fresh water. Some flowers are extremely thirsty so always ensure your flowers have ample clear water in the vase. Flowers don’t like to be in direct sunlight or placed close to a draught. Some of our flowers may be sent in bud for protection and freshness, but they will soon open at room temperature.

WHAT ARE YOUR TOP REASONS WHY PEOPLE SHOULD SEND FLOWERS? Flowers are an excellent way to lift people’s spirits and cheer them up and during lockdown, today’s alternative to a hug!

The striking colours and scents remind people of brighter days and are a sure way to put a smile on a loved one’s face.

Our flowers are ‘grown not flown’ making them excellent value for money and also very fresh! We have seen a huge uplift in people sending flowers as gifts to cheer people up, as well as for birthdays, special occasions like Valentine’s and Mother’s Day, and as a treat for themselves.

LOVE DELIVERED www.lovedelivered.co.uk

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5 great gifts for Mother’s Day Lifestyle

1. Indulge in some luxury skincare £49 | Get Glowing Gift Set beegood.co.uk 2. Send this bee-autiful set to nature-lovers! £30 | Mug, Coaster & Candle Gift Set urbee.co.uk 3. Handpick her favourite scents £16 | 4 x 25g mini pots of body scrub with little wooden spoon and blend leaflet tammason.co.uk 4. Handmade with love £36 | Solar enamel pendant maisyplum.co.uk 5. Pamper their locks £49 | Moo Hair Elementals mooandyoo.com

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LOVE

More than ever, share the love this Valentine’s with great gifts for the special people in your life

1. Put into words how you feel £25 | Jar of Love Heart Biscuits honeywellbakes.com

2. Precious and heartfelt £18 | Sterling Silver Heart Necklace purplepixie.co.uk

3. A dress that’s perfect for date night £95 | Red Heart Tie Back A-Line Midi Dress closetlondon.com

4. Say it with gorgeous fresh British-grown flowers to their door! £25 | Miranda Tulips lovedelivered.co.uk

5. A subscription for dog lovers £28 | Monthly Subscription Box bitchesandbooze.co.uk

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7. Become soul mates £28 | His And Hers Sole Mate Set Of Socks solesmith.co.uk

8. Keep the DIY enthusiast hydrated on the job! £10 | Sawdust Is My Man Glitter Mug muggedwriteoff.com

9. Messages of love that’s good enough to eat £10 | Lockdown Gift morsetoad.com

10. Don’t forget men love jewellery £65 | Double Hoop Leather Bracelet poshtottydesigns.com

Health & Beauty

stripped back beauty Mindful beauty is the newest way that will make you feel as good on the inside as out!

Photography from Marion Botella

BLUSH & COLOUR Pots for Life are the brainchild of All Earth Mineral Cosmetics and so beautifully made that you’ll want to keep and refill them forever! The inner casing and sifter is made from 100% recycled fishing nets that have been salvaged from the ocean and fishing ports.

The pots have a specially designed decanter to control how much you want to tap out at a time. The outer casing is made from solid beech wood sourced from fully sustainable UK forests. £20 | Mineral Blusher allearthmineralcosmetics.com

LUXURIOUS & AROMATIC This cleansing balm will reset you after a long day, melting away makeup and impurities and providing you with a calm, mindful moment that boosts your skin and your mood. It transforms from balm to oil to effortlessly cleanse, hydrate and pamper your skin in one easy step! No tightness, no trauma – just beautifully nourished skin! £25 | Reset Cleansing Balm pamojaskincare.com

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HAPPIER SMILES How cool can toothpaste get?

We’ve been lucky enough to try this recycled aluminium bottle of toothpaste!

Did you know that every year over one billion plastic toothpaste tubes go into land filled as they can’t be recycled? This tube can be recycled time and time again! The toothpaste comes in 100% natural flavours, and there are no SLS, triclosan, parabens, petrochemicals, colours, artificial flavours or artificial sweeteners.

It’s perfect for sensitive teeth and contains papaya, which is a natural whitening. Buy a matching squeeze key so you can use every little drop! £22 | Pack of 2 happierbeauty.com

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SHEER LOOKING SKIN Offering skin protection, hydration and coverage all rolled into one, this is a multi-tasking makeup hero! With a silky serum texture, it glides onto skin with ease to pep up dull and dry skin. Throw in a broad spectrum SPF that shields the skin from UVA and UVB damage and HEV artificial light protection, it’s the daily must-have you’ll look forward to applying. £22 | Beauty Booster tropicskincare.com

UPLIFTING & SOOTHING This hand scrub combines citrus oil with the warmer scent of blood orange, which is calming, relaxing and can also help soothe aching joints.

Both these organic essential oils are good skin conditioners too. Simply breathe in the scents to get the most out of this subtle citrus blend. £15 | Bergamot & Blood Orange Hand Scrub tammason.co.uk

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NATURAL & HEALTHY GLOW These little lip balm pots will give your lips a natural and healthy colour – just dab with your finger and blend. The balm is vegan-friendly and very moisturising and will also give a natural glow to your cheeks. They contain Vitamin E and Jojoba Oil to moisturise and Lavender essential oil that are well known for its skin-healing ingredient. Choose from seven natural shades! £7.50 | Lip and Cheek Balm elementalbeauty.co.uk

CONDITION & REVIVE The Versatile Hair Oil is a new product and marks a return to hair care for the brand’s founder, former London hairdresser Diane Bowe. Use it as a pre-shampoo treatment, to condition the ends after washing or to revive the dry ends of hair at any time it’s needed. It contains natural, organic and vegan oils like Argan, Safflower and Baobab oil which will nourish and support hair, increase strength and boosts shine. This hair oil is blended by hand and contains no bulking agents or third-party fillers and only a few drops are needed so one bottle will last for months. £23 for 30ml | The Versatile Hair Oil boweorganics.com

MAKE-UP ISN’T JUST FOR WOMEN! Now the guys can define, fill, and style their facial hair. This is the perfect solution for shaping beards and eyebrows and fill out patchy and uneven areas. The mouldable wax is cruelty-free and glides across hair to provide a defined look and you can choose from a translucent or tinted option. It won’t cause any irritation, and is alcohol free, and water-resistant. £14.99 | Beard and Brow Tamer altrlondon.com

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EDITOR’S PICKS Exciting British products that we love and think you will too!

SWARM COASTERS Find Urbee on our directory at www.beautifullybritishmag.co.uk

SUBSCRIPTION FOR YOU & YOUR DOG Find Bitches & Booze our directory at www.beautifullybritishmag.co.uk

LONDON TAN BRIEFCASE Find Past Vintage on our directory at www.beautifullybritishmag.co.uk

RAINBOW ZEBRA HEADBAND Find Ruby Fury on our directory at www.beautifullybritishmag.co.uk

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ALPAGE ‘A’ TOTE IN AUBRAC Find Ibblotta on our directory at www.beautifullybritishmag.co.uk

LUXURY SET Find Trine Oils on our directory at www.beautifullybritishmag.co.uk

RESET, RESTORE AND REVIVE Find Pamoja Skincare on our directory at www.beautifullybritishmag.co.uk

NOURISHING BODY SCRUB Find Tam Mason on our directory at www.beautifullybritishmag.co.uk

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Food & Drink

GO plant BASED

EGG SUBSTITUTE

Oggs has definitely cracked it with its chickpea water-based Aquafaba, which whips and whisks up just like an egg. It’s ideal for vegan baking and egg-free cooking. The carton is the equivalent to four eggs and completely powered by plants. It is low in calories, fat-free, and there’s no added sugar.

To find out more, visit loveoggs.com

Ve g a n u a r y m a y b e o v e r b u t w h y not extend it for a while longer with these delicious and healthy vegan options

BREAKFAST BOOST

Fighter Shots provide you with the highest quality ingredients when you need them most. Whether it’s in the morning, after a workout, or after a meal, this turmeric and ginger supplement has powerful antiinflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant.

Dry powder turmeric doesn’t absorb well into the body, as it’s not water-soluble. Fighter Shots are made packed full of fresh ingredients for the maximum health benefit and perfect supplement for vegans. £16 | Fighter Shots Ginger + Turmeric fightershots.co.uk

PLANT PIE-ONEER

Focusing purely on the power of plants Clive’s has involved into a range of pies, tarts and roasts that are 100% vegan and organic. All their pies are dairy free and made using either gluten free or wholemeal pastry and made at its bakery in beautiful Devon, in small batches. The wholemeal pies come in six delicious flavours – creamy mushroom, saag aloo, cauliflower, Arabian chickpea and chestnut and bean. £2.79 | Wholemeal Pies To find your local stockist, visit clivespies.com/pie-finder

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VEG WITH AN EDGE!

The Veg With An Edge range puts vegetables in the limelight, and includes alternatives to meat such as frankfurters, burgers, and sausages. Packed full of good veggies and approved by the Vegetarian Society and registered by the Vegan Society too, they’re also soya and gluten free!

To check out what they have to offer, visit heckfood.co.uk

ADD FLAVOUR TO YOUR FOOD

Manfood makes a range of great tasting foods that are simply made and packed with flavour but without artificial flavourings and additives. Aimed at the guys that want to grab it and enjoy with cheeses, cold cuts, pies or meat. It’s the perfect accompaniment to a fridge buffet, and a must-have for your barbecue.

Created by Andre Dang, a former buyer for Harrods and Selfridges, the brand came about as a direct result of family complaining about a lack of properly crisp, chunky pickles. The Vegan and Janda ranges include essential condiments like garlic mayonnaise, burger relish, facon jam and lemon curd.

To view this vegan range, visit welovemanfood.com

READY TO EAT

Higgidy has an extensive range of vegan (and vegetarian) foods including some delicious readymade meals for when you are too busy managing home schooling and working from home.

We love the look of the Roasted Aubergine & Pepper Gratin with Puy lentils in a rich tomato and rosemary sauce, which is hand sprinkled with a tomato ciabatta crumb and counts as two of your five a day!

To see the complete line of vegan options, visit higgidy.co.uk/our-food

HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO!

Cakehead has been spreading joy through cake from its Oakham-based bakery since 2004. This cake pack contains 18 portions, with six of each handpicked tray bake in every box including caramel shortbread, nutty boost bar and a delicious chocolate orange brownie. All are gluten and vegan free and finished with milk and dark Belgian chocolate. It’s the perfect gift to tell someone you are thinking of them! £19.50 | The Vegan & Gluten Free Box cakehead.co.uk

SO...WHAT IS VEGAN?

Vegans doesn’t eat, wear or use anything from animals – whether from land animals such as meat, dairy, eggs, honey, shellac, leather or fur, or from water animals such as fish, shellfish or other sea animals. Vegans also exclude, as far as is practicable, all forms of animal exploitation and cruelty too.

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BLE A T I SU FOR S AN VEG

BANANA BREAD Banana bread gets a rough ride as it’s usually made when bananas need using up but during lockdown, it’s become a must-bake recipe for staying at home!

Ingredients - Serves 8-10

How to make

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1. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Mash 3 large black peeled bananas with a fork, then mix well with 75g vegetable or sunflower oil and 100g brown sugar.

2. Combine plain flour, baking powder and cinnamon, and mix well. Add 50g dried fruit and/or walnuts.

3. Bake in an oiled, lined 2lb loaf tin for 20 minutes.

Check and cover with foil if the cake is browning too quickly.

4. Bake for another 20 minutes. Test by inserting a skewer until it comes out clean.

5. Allow the cake to cool a little before slicing. It’s delicious freshly baked, but develops a lovely gooey quality the day after.

3 large ripe bananas 75ml vegetable or sunflower oil 100g brown sugar 225g plain flour (or you can use self-raising flour and just 2 heaped tsps. of baking powder) ♥ 3 heaped tsp. baking powder ♥ 3 tsp. cinnamon or mixed spice ♥ 50g dried fruit and/or walnuts

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Get creative with your toppings! Toast some walnuts and mix 20g icing sugar with warm water until it forms a sticky glaze for the top. Finally, slice, eat and enjoy!

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KEEP IN SHAPE Keeping fit is more important today then ever! Here are FIVE British brands leading the way!

RUBY FURY Look gorgeous in these squat-proof leggings, they are handmade to order with the inside leg length of your choice. The four-way stretch fabric leggings have a comfortable elastic waist and are flattering and easy to care for. Wear them for all sorts of activities as well as for everyday wear. They come in length 26in, 28in and 30in and sizes XXS-XXL. View the sizing guide for accurate measurements.

Strong, breathable, quick dry, and muscle defining, these bright beauties are great for CrossFit, Pilates or just out for a walk! £36 | Mystic Dragonfly Leggings rubyfury.co.uk

CONTUR This company is passionate about empowering women to enhance their natural shape and championing the local textile industry. Every item uses repurposed nylons, ocean plastics and recycled cotton to create sustainable sports fabrics for its ranges.

Unleash your full potential with this stylish vest, which is designed for your versatile lifestyle and made to wear for everything from your high-intensity workouts to low-key morning coffee runs. This feminine top has a lightweight, draped structure offering a loose fit through the body with a flattering narrow shoulder and cropped hemline. The low-cut armholes are breathable and the vest is finished with the signature Contur black and metallic gold tag.

Choose from four great colours. £34.99 | Baseline Gym Vest conturuk.com

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BELLES OF LONDON This ethical and contemporary womenswear collective, designs for you with a ‘Made in London’ swing ticket!

The Gabriella colour-block sports bra is flattering and stands up to intense training sessions. It’s made from soft breathable stretch fabric (70% of which is recycled) that moulds to your body without constricting your movement. The bra has a supportive elasticated underband and a chunky zip front for ease of wearing.

The removable pads also offer additional support and coverage and the back pocket is ideal for your phone, cards and keys. £95 | Gabriella Sports Top bellesoflondon.com

ARMATURA CLOTHING Made from soft and comfortable to wear performance fabric, these close cut muscle fit joggers are tapered to your physique. They’re designed for the most demanding conditions you will face yet they feel so good that you won’t want to take them off even when you get home!

They feature an elasticated and drawstring waist and have a technical ‘wet look” zipped section on right hand pocket with internal phone pouch. The bottoms come in a range of colourways - khaki, sand, charcoal, oxblood, grey and black. £29.99 | Men’s Tech-Fit Tapered Joggers armaturaclothing.com

GYM LUXE Get cosy in this soft and insulating cropped hoody. With comfortable flat seams, an asymmetric leather trim design and rose-gold writing, this two-way stretch sweatshirt is pill-resistant, has UV protection and retains its shape well. £74.99 | Tres Hoody gymluxe.com

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BE stylish AND ACTIVE We catch up with Maria Graham, the founder of Ruby Fury, the home of fun and good fitting leggings TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR BACKGROUND? I left school at 16 not really having a clear idea what I wanted to do, but I’d always enjoyed making things, and thought one day I might like to run my own business. I began an apprenticeship at BKS Leather Ltd, a company that makes bespoke motorcycle leathers. I learned stitching, cutting and pattern making, and during the eight years I spent with the company I also worked on garment alterations and developing new products.

I became very aware of how much it affects your mood and confidence to have clothes fitted to your individual shape, and how many people don’t fit standard sizes so I opened my own clothing alterations business.

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HOW IS ROLLER DERBY YOUR INSPIRATION FOR THE RUBY FURY LEGGINGS? For years, my main fitness activity was martial arts, where I’d wear a GI for training. Until I took up roller derby I hadn’t worn leggings much, and certainly not in an environment where performance and durability were so important. I was facing tough, sweaty training sessions with a lot of knocks and falls. I wanted something fun to wear that fitted perfectly. With my background in garment construction, it made sense to make my own!

But it’s become so much more than just making leggings. As my brand grew, I noticed that it reflected some of the roller derby community and culture that I’m now a part of. The sport is fun and welcoming of everyone,

regardless of your fitness level, age, size, shape or background. It’s a safe place where people can be themselves without judgment.

Ruby Fury wants women to feel this same empowerment to be the best version of themselves that they can be, whatever sport or activity they undertake. Being able to offer customisation on the fit of clothing ensures no one

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is excluded because of our body shape. We’re now building a community through our Facebook group where we connect and support each other through our fitness journeys.

WHAT MAKES YOUR LEGGINGS DIFFERENT FROM WHAT’S OUT THERE ALREADY? As well as being British made, what really sets Ruby Fury apart is the customisable sizing. On the website, you have a choice of 3 leg lengths and 2 waist heights on all leggings and shorts, but if the sizes still don’t suit, I will do custom lengths and sizes at no extra charge.

YOUR COLLECTION INSPIRES ANYONE TO WORKOUT! BUT THEY’RE PERFECT FOR EVERYDAY WEAR AS WELL, AREN’T THEY? Leggings have become an everyday wardrobe staple in recent years. The comfort and versatility means they are good to wear for lounging or even for work. And it would be a shame if you only got to wear the gorgeous designs for exercise!

IT’S IMPORTANT THAT FITNESS GEAR FITS IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES. EXPLAIN WHAT YOU DO TO MAKE SURE THIS HAPPENS? If your clothing is falling down, twisting or uncomfortable, you won’t be fully concentrating on what you’re doing. You need your leggings to fit like a second skin and stay put when you’re moving.

With my experience in garment construction and alteration, I understand how to get a really good fit. I’m always happy to discuss sizing and how to measure yourself accurately. I can give advice if you’re uncertain about sizes or are in between sizes, and can customise the fit where necessary.

HOW DO YOU GO ABOUT CHOOSING YOUR FABRICS AND DESIGNS? I talk to my customers about the designs they like and try to be led by their preferences. I aim to offer a varied range so there is something to appeal to every taste.

When I’m considering a new fabric, it goes through a testing process to make sure it’s up to the job. It has to prove comfortable, durable, moisture wicking and needs to wash well.

WHAT COMES FIRST FOR YOU, FITNESS OR FASHION? They go hand in hand. Fitness is very important, but fashion can really help. Not only does it show your identity, if you feel good in what you’re wearing, confidence comes naturally and you’ll get the best out of your workout.

AND FINALLY, TELL US THREE RANDOM THINGS ABOUT YOURSELF? Before starting Ruby Fury, I lived in Malta for a year with my husband. I enjoy experimenting with mixing cocktails. I love to ski, but I’m not fond of heights so tend to avoid the steep slopes!

RUBY FURY

www.rubyfury.co.uk

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of our favourite places to buy British handmade goods HANDMADE IN BRITAIN Handmade in Britain was established more than a decade ago by engineerturned-designer Piyush Suri, advocate of everything handmade. After working for a few years in the industry, he single-handedly built this initiative to support and promote British designer-makers.

The next interactive virtual Craft Fair will take place between 23rd-28th March to sign up visit handmadeinbritain.co.uk

MADE BY HAND ONLINE This site supports makers of British Contemporary Craft with selected makers from Britain and Ireland’s most exciting contemporary designer makers, and has a comprehensive list of craft events on around the UK. To see what’s on visit themadebyhandonline.com

THE CRAFT FESTIVAL This is a non-profit making company and has become a collection of highly selective craft events in Bovey Tracey, Cheltenham and Bath. Since the pandemic they have been running a successful digital version.

To find out more visit digitalcraftfestival.co.uk

THE BRITISH CRAFT HOUSE Fairly new but gaining real momentum is Susan Bonnar’s site that is helping small British handmade business sell their handmade goods.

To see what’s on offer visit thebritishcrafthouse.co.uk

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ThisHome guitar stand can be personalised with a thoughtful or funny message or their favourite song lyric that can take pride of place on the wall. Made from solid oak, it will display a treasured electric or acoustic guitar on the wall safely in style and keep plectrums to hand. Handcrafted by MijMoj Design and engineered to securely hold most symmetrical guitar sizes as well as banjos and ukuleles. The hexagonal columns can be adjusted along a slot to fit snugly against the neck and under the headstock ensuring a secure fit. £44.95 | Guitar and Plectrum Stand mijmoj.co.uk

CABLES The Monogram Chargers And Cables Bag is the ideal storage solution for all those loose chargers and cables, at home and on the move. It can be personalised with your initials or name so you know which is your bag. It’s great for the whole family to keep organised. And there are two different bag colours, as well as different print colours including a metallic option.

The bag has a drawstring top, so can be hung up to keep everything neat and tidy. They make a great gift for those hard to buy for people. £8 | Monogram Chargers And Cables Bag preciouslittleplum.com

S T O W away

F O R W H E N S PAC E I S A P R E M I U M – W E H AV E I D E A S F O R T H O S E AW K WA R D I T E M S T O S T O R E !

TOILETRIES Made from FSC wood, this bathroom tidy makes a wonderful birthday gift idea for Mum and looks stylish sat in the bathroom filled with toiletries, make up or pampering goodies. Each rustic box is designed and printed to order in Derbyshire and has a rich dark stain finish that injects some country charm to any bathroom.

Personalise with your words on one side of the box, it looks great sat on the side of the bath filled with spa favourites £32 | Personalised Bathroom Tidy delightfulliving.co.uk

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WELLIES Keep your wellington boots tidy and dry with this wall-mounted oak boot rack. It’s robust enough to be placed inside or out.

The length of the pegs and the distance between them allow for every size of welly even those for really tiny feet! £87 | Oak Welly Rack (for four pairs) ab-furniture.co.uk

HI-FI Each beautiful wood tier is handcrafted to provide stability as well as absorbing vibration for your treasured hi-fi system. The back of the rack is tapered so it can also sit in a corner. The solid hardwood legs are removable and can be made to any length to fit around your system and give adequate space for heat dispersion too.

This modular tier can be placed seamlessly on to the next, giving you the flexibility to adapt and upgrade your rack with extra tiers and longer legs as you add to or change your equipment. £195.55 per tier | Akorner Reference Rack hifiracks.co.uk

DOG TOYS Tripping over all those balls and bones that your pooch keeps leaving everywhere? This stunning hand illustrated doggy bag illustrated with your best pal is great to hold all of his or her treats in! You have the choice of 18 illustrations designed and illustrated by artist and designer Lucy Tapper. The finished illustrations are then added to this fabulous modern design along with your dog’s name.

From £10 | Personalised Illustrated Doggy Bag fromlucy.com

POTS & PANS Not enough cupboards in the kitchen? This copper and chrome pots and pans rack offers an attractive and practical kitchen storage solution that’s out of the way but within easy reach. It’s ideal for traditional and contemporary kitchen settings, and comes with all the necessary fixtures and fittings. It’s also easy to install, and comes in two finishes – Natural Copper and Satin Lacquered. £79 | Copper and Chrome Pot and Pan Rack - Wall Mounted propercopperdesign.com

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Begin your creativity here Home

Making is not just for the children, and is proven to be good for you! Here’s a selection of a few of our favourite kits to start you on your own making journey BAKE The Mojito cupcake baking kit includes all the dry ingredients, cupcake cases, easy to follow recipe card, piping bag and decorations to wow your family with your cake making skills! These cupcakes make the perfect gift for cocktail lovers, birthday cakes, parties, anniversaries and any other special occasions. £10 | Mojito Cupcake Kit bakedin.co.uk

GROW Give yourself something to nurture with these easy-to-grow herbs. The kits contain everything you need to grow your chosen herb from seed. Handmade in Suffolk, they are made from recycled wine bottles, and the jiffy pellets are made from coir (ground coconut husk) rather than peat. There are nine grow-your-own herb kits to choose from! £20 each or £50 for three | Hydro Herbs hydro-herb.co.uk

PAPER CUT With this DIY kit you can immerse yourself in the fantastic world of 3D paper cutting! Create a gorgeous sea scene that you can put in a dome and give as a gift.

There’s also an extra 2D project on the box and there’s also the option to go for the version that lights up for extra ambience. £30 | DIY Paper Craft Boat Kit mypapercutforest.co.uk

STITCH This sweet embroidered needle case kit will appeal as a treat for those who love sewing or just starting learning, or even want to perfect embroidery techniques. The kit is ideal for anyone looking for an imaginative gift. Designer, Corinne Lapierre has sought inspiration from traditional folk designs, which have timeless appeal. The kit includes a new comprehensive stitch guide so this kit could be a sampler for all your favourite stitches and treasured for years to come. All kits include everything you need (with the exception of scissors!) to realise the project including soft wool mix felt, DMC embroidery thread and a needle. £9.60 | Felt Needle Case Kit corinnelapierre.com

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Handmade PAINT How cute is this little paintable clutch kit? It’s simply designed and the envelope clutch is the perfect canvas to show off your painting creativity. Find tips, painting techniques and bag construction videos on the company’s blog pages to help you make your masterpiece! £40 |Paintable Clutch Kit loveandsalvage.com

MAKE CANDLES! A 100% eco-friendly soy candle making kit is perfect for beginners.

Have fun creating our own candles inspired by Hazel and Blue’s love of making and creating using nature inspired natural ingredients.

The Relax and Unwind Soy candle making kit is for when you want to relax and unwind, and evoke a sense of calm and serenity. The specially chosen oils have top notes of soothing bergamot, amber and lavender, middle notes of lemon leaf and bottom notes of relaxing geranium and cedar wood, perfect for relaxing! All ingredients are vegan and sustainable. £28 |Relax & Unwind Soy Candle Making Kit hazelandbluecandles.co.uk

LEATHERWORK Have fun making a leather school belt and give it as a gift.

Tanner Bates will personalise it for you with the name of the lucky recipient and ‘Handmade by’. Don’t worry, as no previous leatherwork experience is necessary to make this belt as it contains all instructions and access to a clear step-by-step video tutorial. £39 | Leather School Belt Kit tannerbates.co.uk

WRITE Calligraphy is the art of beautiful handwriting and has made a huge comeback over the last few years. These worksheets are an ideal introduction on how to set up your pen and for practising the basic strokes. Learn how to create a lowercase and uppercase alphabet and how you can connect your strokes together to create your own words. This is great practice and should take you around two hours to work your way through the worksheets. £8 | Beginners Modern Calligraphy Worksheets (printable) wildseacalligraphy.com

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ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET BAKE! Fill your time by baking gorgeous cakes The Great British Bake Off was back on our screens just when we all needed some lighthearted TV. We’ve collected some of the best baking products so that you can enjoy baking at home!

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TOPPERS This is a lovely way to add a special touch to your cake. Each cake topper can be positioned using the stem to either sit flush with your cake or to hover above any decoration and are made to last.

Use the cake topper as many times as you like or if used for a special occasion they can be kept as a special keepsake long after your delicious cake has been eaten! £23 | Best Day Ever Cake Topper sophiavictoriajoy.com

Katy Sue Designs has all you need to decorate your cakes like a professional including lovely silicone moulds. Everyone loves flowers and now you can make fun big flowers for your cakes (and craft projects) with the simple to use Big Blossoms silicone mould. The mould will make five large flowers in a variety of styles and sizes. All moulds are food safe and made in the company’s UK factory. Use the moulds with modified fondant, sugar paste, flower paste, modelling paste, marzipan, chocolate, candy, boiled sugar, air drying clay, polymer clay, cold porcelain and salt dough. £19.99 | Big Blossoms Silicone Mould katysuedesigns.com

FROSTING Save yourself valuable time when decorating by using a readymade frosting. This smooth, chocolate frosting is perfect for topping off cupcakes and other baked treats or using as a cake filling. This delicious cake frosting is ready to use straight from the tub and can be resealed for use at a later date. Just scoop it into your piping bag and start piping!

It’s perfect for spreading, topping and filling cakes and can also be coloured and flavoured and great for a topping for tray bakes and larger cakes. This frosting is suitable for vegetarians and vegans and is Kosher and Halal approved. £2.99 | Chocolate frosting Find your local stockist, visit renshawbaking.com/gb/ stockists

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PANCAKES ANYONE? With Pancake Day around the corner, this bundle has one of each of the new plant-based protein pancake mixes from Sweetpea Pantry. With 20g protein, 6g fibre and 4g sugar, they taste amazing with freeze-dried berries, delicious vegan protein and wholegrain ingredients like buckwheat, quinoa, teff and flax. They are gluten-free, and make the perfect breakfast (or brunch, or lunch or supper too) with high protein, high fibre and low sugar. They are not only tasty, but good for your body too! £13.99 | Stacks of Goodness Protein Pancake Bundle sweetpeapantry.co.uk

ARTISAN FLOUR

KEEP CLEAN

It’s been Dove’s Farm mission to create gluten free alternatives to make following a gluten free diet easier. After all, don’t we all want to tuck into delicious food without worrying if it’s safe to eat? Its special flour blend milled from naturally gluten free ingredients is a great alternative to everyday wheat flour.

Choose from plain, self-raising, rice and other specialty flours.

This bake off apron is the perfect accessory for anyone who loves to bake, or just make a mess in the kitchen! Ellie Ellie has launched a witty ‘Bake off’ collection that has fun and contemporary slogans, which are perfect for anyone who loves ‘The Great British Bake Off’ as well as a good British pun! Designed and printed in Sussex, they are available in either navy or pink with a white design.

From £2.20 per 1kg bag | Gluten Free Artisan Flour dovesfarm.co.uk

£29 | ‘Bakers Gonna Bake’ Apron ellieellie.co.uk

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