For children, Halloween can almost feel like Christmas has come early. From pumpkin carving and dressing up, to trick or treating and the mountains of sweet treats that come with it, there is no wonder our little ones go crazy at this spooky time of year. So, for those looking at new creative ways to celebrate Halloween and spookify their homes this year, the team at Essential Living have compiled these seven simple DIY decorations that the whole family will have fun making. Vampire bat leaves There is only one thing to do about piles of leaves in the garden…
Perfect for entertaining, the charcuterie board is quick and easy to put together and always looks elegant. Currently taking over TikTok is a themed version of the charcuterie…
Have you seen the newly launched Flow Cookware Range from Carrol Boyes? Art and function come together in the timeless design that makes up the new Flow Cookware Range. As one of the leaders in the design space, Carrol Boyes has developed an inspirational range of quality premium cookware. The new stainless-steel cookware range includes 7 unique pieces that help you cook with confidence and style. You can view the Flow Cookware Range on their website. The Flow Cookware Range is inspired by the natural flow and motion of fingers wrapping around a handle to provide comfort while cooking. Designed…
Global Champagne Day is the ultimate excuse to indulge in some champagne-inspired drinks and desserts. We’ve rounded up five of our best champagne-themed recipes to enjoy on the…
If you’re looking to impress your friends with very low effort or just want to treat yourself, then this is the recipe for you! These croissants will look like you just picked them up from a nearby bakery, and will only take you about half an hour from start to finish. INGREDIENTS 6 leftover plain croissants (from a bakery or grocery shop) ½ cup flaked almonds icing sugar (for dusting) Syrup: ½ cup water 100g sugar ½ tsp almond essence (optional) Filling: 75g butter, softened 100g sugar 100g almond flour 1 tsp almond essence 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 egg…
Rainbow tomato salad TOTAL TIME 10 minutes | SERVES 4 | GLUTEN FREE | HEALTHY | LOW CALORIE | LOW SUGAR | VEGETARIAN INGREDIENTS 900g mixed…
The humble potato is one of the most simple yet versatile ingredients. Here are six of our favourite recipes that make the most of potatoes. Smashed potatoes Incredibly simple yet unbelievably delicious. Spicy potato fritters with avo mayonnaise This traditional Moroccan dish will satisfy your carb cravings. Potato Boulangere Amaze your guests with something a little bit more bougie. Potato, rosemary, honey and roasted garlic flatbread Perfect for sharing or all to yourself! Pink potato salad A fun twist on the traditional potato salad. Potato, celeriac & cheddar soup The perfect comfort food for a chilly evening. Tried any of…
On the 31st of October 2022, Cupcakes of Hope celebrates SuperHero Day in honour of the first patient they assisted in 2009. View this post on Instagram…
Halloween is around the corner, so we’re sharing our best spooky-themed treats to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for fun recipes for the kids to make, trick-or-treat goodie bag spoils, or even a traditional toffee apple recipe for Halloween party guests – we’ve got you covered with our 7 must-try desserts. ‘Friendly ghost’ meringues in a death-by-chocolate mousse graveyard with peanut butter tombstones Ghoulish sweets come to life with this spooky display of ghost meringues and peanut butter tombstones. They’re fun for kids and adults alike! Black sesame whoopie pies What would Halloween be without spiders? These chocolate spider treats double…
Pasta is a kitchen staple that comes in a whole host of different shapes and forms. From traditional spaghetti to potato-based gnocchi and everything in between, each different…