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Hot chocolate sticks with festive toppings

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Homemade hot chocolate sticks  

These are super simple to create and make a fantastic festive gift!
Chocolate festive truffles rolled in nuts by Bake Off's Lizzie Acker. Christmas tree lights sparkle in soft focus in the background.

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Festive chocolate truffles 

These are super quick, and only need a few ingredients. Perfect as a festive gift!
Mince pie shortbread rounds piled on a festive plate

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Syabira’s mince pie shortbread

A quick and easy mince pie shortbread recipe from Great British Bake Off winner Syabira Yusoff. Perfect easy Christmas baking!
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Easy ideas for winter walks

Spending time outside can do wonders for your mental and physical health.
Sun-dappled mince pies on a red spotty tablecloth

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Eden Project mince pies

This easy mince pie recipe comes from the Eden Project's very own Head Chef, Mike Greer.
Stuffing, cranberry and brie wreath

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Christmas stuffing, brie & cranberry wreath

This edible Christmas wreath recipe is a great, low cost party sharer for your Big Lunch (and is surprisingly easy…
Chocolate orange popcorn in muffin cases in tray, with one empty muffin case

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Chocolate Orange Popcorn Bites by Joe Wicks

Beware – these bites are so incredibly moreish, you’ll probably end up eating the whole batch in one sitting!
Coronation Party Pies

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Coronation party pies

A cross between a Lancashire butter pie and a cheese and onion pie, this simple Coronation pie recipe is perfect…
Group of people under a rainbow flag at a Pride event. You can only see their backs and the event looks vibrant and full of energy.

Connecting with people

How to be an LGBTQ+ ally in your community

As part of Pride month and far, far beyond, we’re sharing our top advice on how to be an ally…
Ice Cream Sandwiches by Tilly Ramsay

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Ice Cream Sandwiches by Tilly Ramsay

These gorgeous homemade ice cream sandwiches have been kindly shared by Matilda Ramsay.
Jam Jar Prawn Cocktails

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Jam Jar Prawn Cocktails by Jamie Oliver

Many thanks to Jamie Oliver for sharing this beautiful jam jar prawn cocktail recipe. Cocktail Sauce, Avo, Tomatoes & Crispy…
Jelly in a jar by Nadia Sawalha

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Jelly in a jar by Nadia Sawalha

Thank you to Nadia Sawalha for this jazzy Jelly in a Jar recipe that looks too good to eat!