Plumbs' News

The Benefits Of Shopping Locally For Christmas

As the holiday season approaches, the anticipation of festive feasts and gatherings fills the air, which can bring both excitement and sometimes anxiety. One integral aspect of preparing for Christmas is the food shopping, and there's a positive trend that is seeing more people considering shopping locally through small businesses. We’ve put together a list of rewards (and a few challenges) to doing your Christmas shop locally.  [...]

Spook-tacular Halloween Food Ideas

With Halloween just around the corner, now is the perfect time to get creative in the kitchen and serve up some spine-tinglingly delicious treats. Whether you're hosting a ghoulish gathering for adults or a family-friendly bash for your little monsters, we've got you covered with a range of party food ideas that aren’t time consuming and won’t break the bank! [...]

Zero Waste Week and Beyond

Zero Waste Week, an annual event that encourages waste reduction and sustainable living, has concluded in the UK. But why stop the eco-friendly momentum after just one week? In this article, we'll explore the highlights and provide tips on how to continue the zero-waste trend throughout the rest of the month and beyond. [...]

Delicious Smoothie Recipes this Autumn

As the warm yet unsteady days of August transition into September, you might be wondering what to do with the fruits that you receive in your weekly shop. [...]

The Best Way to Store Your Fruit and Veg

With the endlessly unpredictable summer days that oscillate between humid, cold, or downright sweltering, it’s important to know how to properly care for your fruit and veg when it arrives. We’ve put together some handy tips and tricks on how to extend the shelf life of your produce to keep it fresh and vibrant for as long as possible. [...]

Top 5 Reasons For Shopping Locally

Shopping online is fast becoming one of the most popular ways of doing our day-to-day purchases, including our groceries. In this blog, we list our top five reasons as to why shopping locally can be an incredibly rewarding experience. [...]

Eurovision Party Snack Ideas

It’s almost that time of the year where people dust off the international bunting, balloons, and novelty hats in celebration of the Eurovision Song Contest and this year is even more special because it’s happening in our own country! [...]

Get ready for Easter!

Easter is just round the corner and we can’t wait! Not only is it a time of year to get together with friends and family, but it's also when we start to see warmer, sunnier days. As many get to enjoy a long bank holiday weekend, some of us may find ourselves having a longer break as the school term breaks up for a two week holiday. [...]