Food & Baking

With summer fast approaching it’s time for packed lunches on the playgrounds, and here at dotcomgiftshop we’ve been on the lookout for some simple, healthy and tasty lunch ideas which offer something a little different from the sandwiches and biscuits that grace the usual British lunchbox.

The sun is out and picnic season is upon us! Of course, you'll need some shiny new picnicware, but what should you pack to eat? Homemade pork pies, of course! Here's a simple recipe for truly scrummy picnic-sized pies.

Here in the UK we are incredibly fortunate to have a bounty of delicious seasonal food available all year round. So, to celebrate all the tasty treats available every month, here's a scrumptious menu for four using the best seasonal produce.

Easter weekend is filled with all sorts of tasty treats, and hot cross buns are a must for any Easter table. You could even give them as Easter gifts! This year, make your own tasty buns with this easy-to-follow recipe.

It's St Patrick's Day tomorrow, so to celebrate we have a scrummy recipe to share with you: chocolate cupcakes made with that delicious Irish drink, Guinness!

Do your attempts at baking and whipping up desserts leave you frazzled and disappointed? Fear not! We’ve rounded up a few of the easiest, scrummiest bakes from our favourite bloggers to give you a helping hand. Nigella, watch out!

Sleep can boost your memory, help you maintain a healthy weight and even make you live longer, so it’s worth making sure you get your recommended eight hours of shut-eye a night. But just how do you go about doing it? If you’ve tried the obvious - cutting out caffeine and alcohol, making your bedroom cosy and relaxing, avoiding TV before bed - but you’re still struggling to doze off, then it’s time to eat your way to refreshing sleep!