When I was a kid we had this most elaborate aqua coloured punch bowl. Its joyful colour and design brought ceremony to any meal, regardless of whether it was being used for party drinks or the more mundane Tuesday salad....
As you’ll have no doubt heard with all the coverage of the hilariously named ‘Latte Levy’ we discard 200 million disposable cups every year in Ireland. We’ve been taken in by the convenience of disposable cups, but in terms of design...
The recent campaign by the Gloss and The Shopkeepers focusing on just how excellent small Irish retailers are, has got us thinking about what amazing shopping experiences there are out there around the country. Folks who are dedicated to both...
If you’ve been around the shop this week, you’ll have seen me with an iced drink practically glued to my hand in my trusty Stojo. I’m a huge fan of my winter hot chocolate - but in the summer it’s...
The changes to society as a result of the pandemic are far reaching and are still only beginning to be felt. The most evident change so far is in our relationship to work. There’s been a million podcasts and think...
With Shrove Tuesday just a few days away, we decided it is time to up our game and add a little extra lift, joy and flavour to the humble pancake. There are a host of different styles of pancake, from...
ah, it’s a tough life, but i guess someone has to do it. we put 6 hot chocolate recipes to the test to try and learn what makes the ultimate hot chocolate, or how to make hot chocolate special. most...
Ooooh I do love a good crisp day, wooly hat on the head, cool air on the nose. Lovely stuff. And the blackberries, we always look forward to getting out and scrummaging for blackberries to turn into jam and compotes...
