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Baking

15/12/2022

World Baking Day is Coming Up!

May the 17th is World Baking Day, giving everyone a great reason to make and enjoy some tasty treats with their loved ones. Baking is an extremely fun hobby with millions of people around the world doing it in their spare time. Not only is it fun to do but eating the finished product has got to be the best part; indulging in sweet baked treats, yum! – – Cardamom Buns A fragrant and delicious treat that’s perfect for lunchboxes, these cardamom buns offer that hit of sweetness when you... Read More

15/12/2022
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Stand Mixers: 7 Reasons Why You Need One

Whether you’re new to kitchen or looking for a new way to prepare your food and baking ingredients, you’ve probably heard of a stand mixer. But what exactly can a stand mixer do and how can it help you in the kitchen? In this post you’ll find out all about the benefits they can bring as well as ways you can use them that may not be commonly known. Keep reading to find out more! 1. Effortless Mixing Stand mixers are the best and easiest way to mix your ingredients.... Read More

12/03/2021
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Our Favourite Bakes for Mother’s Day

Everyone loves baked treats (whether they are a sweet or savoury fiend), so this Mother’s Day bake your mum, aunt, grandma, sister or close friend some of their favourites to show them how special they are. If they have a selection of delicious cakes and bakes, you can make them a personal homemade afternoon tea that they can enjoy this Sunday. If you are making a selection, you should use a stand mixer to take the hard labour out of your baking session, leaving only room for love to go... Read More

12/02/2021
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Lovingly Made Bakes for this Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day, go outside the norm for gift ideas and bake that special someone some tasty treats – it’s sure to show them how much you love them! You don’t have to be an experienced baker to give these recipes a go either; they’re simple and easy to follow. Our stand mixer did the hard work for us, getting the mixtures as smooth as possible without tiring out our arms. – Geometric Chocolate Cake Hearts These cute little treats are sure to hit the spot for your Valentine. The... Read More

09/02/2021
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Get Ready for Pizza Day 2021

Pizza is a food enjoyed all over the world that comes with a vast range of different toppings. You can make it with flatbread and tortillas for a healthy option or opt for homemade dough for the full pizza experience! Make your own pizza at home this Pizza Day; it can be a fun experience for the whole household. Kneading dough by hand can be quite tiring or may be a struggle if you have weaker wrists, so we took to our stand mixer to do the hard work for... Read More

07/01/2021
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Our Favourite Vegan Winter Dinner & Baking Recipes

Winter is the perfect time of year to really enjoy food and the warmth you feel when eating some of your favourite dishes. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian or are just looking to reduce your intake of animal based products, we have tried and tested the below delicious vegan recipes to give our seal of approval. We used stand mixers, slow cookers, and nutri personal blenders from the Jack Stonehouse kitchen range to recreate these dishes and they are as enjoyable to make as they are to eat! – Beetroot &... Read More

29/10/2020

There Are No Tricks With This Cupcake Recipe, Just Treats!

Get ready for some mouth watering creepy cupcakes that will be sure to raise your Halloween spirits. We’re lucky to have an avid, semi-professional baker on our team here at Jack Stonehouse who has baked us these delicious treats. They’ve shared their method and twist on the BBC Good Food fudge cake recipe with us so that the beautifully baked treats can be made by you at home! To make the process easier, they used our 5.5L Stand Mixer, but any of our food mixers will do the job perfectly. The recipe from... Read More

16/10/2020

Our Top 3 Favourite Autumnal Baking Recipes

Autumn is the season of falling leaves, shortening days and most of all, sweet baked treats! We love a bit of amateur baking here at Jack Stonehouse, especially during autumn when comfort food is an absolute necessity. The gorgeous aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg and spiced fruits could be just what you need after a long day at work so kick those boots off, get those slippers on and get stuck into some of our favourite autumnal recipes. It doesn’t have to take a lot of effort to bake, just get... Read More

17/09/2020
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Get Your Home Ready for Autumn & Winter

As the seasons change and the days get shorter and colder, our homes need to change accordingly to help us deal with the inevitable chilly temperatures. There are many small changes you can make to your space that will have a big effect, bringing feelings of warmth and cosiness to get you through the cold months. Keep reading below to find out how to nurture your environment and make it homely and relaxing. – – Heating Your Home The most important thing to check and prepare for in autumn and... Read More