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Love them or hate them… we need bees!

by fifteen | Jul 30, 2014 | Uncategorised

Dating back to over 40 million years before the evolution of man, Honey is the oldest sweetener existent in the world. While the accurate date of origin of this sweetener remains unknown the oldest written record available dates back to Egyptians in 5,500 B.C. The...

The Winners of the Argos Vouchers are……

by fifteen | Jul 10, 2014 | Uncategorised

The 5 lucky winners of £50 ARGOS VOUCHERS last month were :- Mrs Brew, Liverpool Miss Bates, Walsall Miss Gibson, Anstruther Mrs Preece, Cardiff Mrs Korytko, Crewe Congratulations to you all… happy spending!

A new member of staff joins the Variety family

by fifteen | Jun 25, 2014 | Uncategorised

You might well hear a new voice on the telephone if you call us with any queries… we welcome our newest member of staff, Naomi Williams. Naomi joined us in March on a full-time basis and works as an ‘Agency Co-ordinator. Naomi is 23 and an avid Rugby...

Chocolate Chip Cookies

by fifteen | Jun 24, 2014 | Uncategorised

Summer’s here and picnics at the beach are looming…how about taking some easy homemade chocolate chip cookies…you don’t even have to roll them out! Ingredients: 125g (4½oz) softened unsalted butter 175g (6oz) soft brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla...

Leave the car at home this summer

by fifteen | Jun 24, 2014 | Uncategorised

and save 15% off the price of a Family & Friends Railcard We all love days out, but fuel is expensive… and travelling in the car to and from your destinations boring for children (we’ve probably all witnessed the fights in the back!), so why not...

Pasta Bows with a Creamy Mushroom Sauce

by fifteen | May 29, 2014 | Uncategorised

Ingredients: 50g (2oz) butter 4 large shallots, peeled and finely chopped 450g (1lb) mixed fresh mushrooms, finely chopped 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Salt and freshly ground black pepper ½ whole nutmeg, grated 500g (1lb 2oz) pasta bows 250ml (8 fl oz) crème...

Dauphinoise Potatoes

by fifteen | Apr 29, 2014 | Uncategorised

Whether you’re entertaining or just as a treat for the family over the bank holidays, this recipe is absolutely delicious and will become a firm family favourite… it’s perfect with meat or fish! Ingredients: 900g (2lb) baking potatoes Pinch of nutmeg...

Easter Recipe Idea – Lemon Posset

by fifteen | Mar 27, 2014 | Uncategorised

If you’re entertaining this Easter, and fancy a change from chocolate, this is a wonderful refreshing dessert that can be made the day before you need it… Ingredients: 600ml (1 pint) double cream 150g (5oz) sugar Juice of 2 small lemons Method: 1....

Lime Cheesecake

by fifteen | Feb 28, 2014 | Uncategorised

This is a great recipe to make for any event and best made the day before you need it… it’s absolutely delicious! Ingredients: 150g (5oz) digestive biscuits 50g (2oz) butter, melted 350g (12oz) full-fat cream cheese 150g (5oz) caster sugar 4 medium...

Berry Mess

by fifteen | Jan 30, 2014 | Uncategorised

Ingredients: 250ml (8fl oz) double cream 2 teaspoons icing sugar 50g (2oz) meringue (either bought or make yourself) 225g (8oz) mixed berries + extra to decorate Method: 1. Whip the cream with the icing sugar to soft peaks 2. Crumble...

Cinnamon French Toast

by fifteen | Dec 30, 2013 | Uncategorised

Everyone home and always hungry? This cinnamon french toast is delicious at any time of the day… Ingredients: 4 thick slices white bread, crusts removed (can be a few days old) 1 egg 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 125ml (4fl oz) milk butter...

Christmas Jumpers

by fifteen | Dec 9, 2013 | Uncategorised

Win One Of 5 NEXT Gift Cards worth £50 each in our Christmas Jumper Competition. The craze last year, and from what we’ve seen in the shops this year too, is to have outrageous adult or children’s Christmas Jumpers to wear on the big day… there are...