Butternut Squash Puree

A Different Butternut Squash Recipe

by Núria on March 10, 2010

Hi everyone – guest blogger Núria from Spanish Recipes here.

Some of you already know that I have started a diet… who wants to be like Esther Williamsthis summer? Me! Who wants to try her bathing suit on and don’t get depressed right after? Me! Who wants to feel like 30 again? Me! I know, I know… I can keep on dreaming ;D.

So, check out my butternut squash puree recipe, along with beautiful photos.

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New Delivery Options for Customers

by Jonathan on March 4, 2010

Good news for customers.  To coincide with our recent warehouse move, we’re pleased to announce new delivery options and charges avaialable immediately.  The main changes are as follows:

  • Customers have asked for lower delivery charges for small orders consisting of just one or a few items.  We’ve done our very best to find the cheapest service possible and are now able to offer a service for orders under 1 Kg at £4.99 – that’s £1 cheaper than our standard rate.  We hope to offer a new Royal Mail service soon – this will mean even cheaper rates for smaller orders and the chance for customers in northern Scotland to avoid the surcharge.
  • New faster service to Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland introduced.
  • All European destinations are now £14.99 for up to 25 Kg.

Of course, we’ll continue to do our best to keep shipping charges down and keep introducing new and innovative delivery services for our customers.

Here’s a quick summary of our new schedule of delivery charges. For full information, please visit our delivery information page:

Destination Postcodes/Zones Service Charge
1) UK Mainland
(excluding Northern Scotland)
All postcodes in England and Wales Small Packet
Next-Working Day Courier
£4.99
Order must be under 1 Kg
UK Mainland
(excluding Northern Scotland)
All postcodes in England and Wales Next-Working Day Courier £5.99 to 20 Kg
25p thereafter
2) Isle of Wight PO30-33, 36-38, 41 Next-Working Day Courier £11.99 to 20 Kg
25p thereafter
3) Northern Scotland, Highlands, Islands,
Northern Ireland & Rep. of Ireland
AB31-38, 40-56; IV1-28, 30-32, 36&40, 41-49, 51-56, 63; KA27&28; KW1-14, 15-17; PA20-38, 41-49, 60-78; PH4-44, 49&50; BT; IM; Channel Islands Next-Working Day Courier £14.99 to 20 Kg
55p thereafter
4) Europe Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Sweden 2-4 Day by Road £14.99 for each box up to 25 Kg

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Pinchitos, Montaditos… all kind of Tapas!

March 4, 2010
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Hi everyone – guest blogger Núria from Spanish Recipes here.
Is there a dish, a meal, a special bite that cheers you up? Nope? Then ask for these outloud with me: Un pinchito de langostinos, por favor! That’s all you have to say when entering a Tapas bar here in Spain. The world will no longer [...]

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We Have Moved!

March 3, 2010

We’re pleased to announce that we have now moved from our location in Old Woking to a new warehouse in Snetterton, near Norwich.
The move was undertaken to enable us to continue expanding smoothly.  In conjunction with our new fulfillment partners, Johnston Logistics, we will now be able to offer you a more comprehensive, accurate and [...]

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Squilla Mantis and Rice

February 23, 2010
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Hi everyone – guest blogger Núria from Spanish Recipes here. February is the month for Squilla Mantis, a delicious Mediterranean crustacean that has been rarely used as the star of the dish… but, things change, and this is for good because its meat, texture and flavour is outstanding and highly appreciated for those who know its secret! [...]

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L’aligot (Guest Recipe – French)

February 12, 2010
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Alright, so this is a site about Spanish food – point taken.  But in the interests of food lovers everywhere, we can’t keep ignoring mouthwatering recipes we come across for fantastic dishes originating from other national cuisines.  So, as part of our series of ‘guest’ recipes, here’s a cracker. We’ll always try to find [...]

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February Promotion: 50% off Sale

February 12, 2010

We have just made a number of discontinued products available at 50% off until sold out.  Check out our ‘Hot Offers’ page to see the products, which include seafood, gourmet ready meals, a steel paella pan, olive oil and spices.  Remember to use the promo code ‘50-OFF’ at the checkout to claim your discount.  Happy [...]

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Product Feature: Horchata (Part 1 – Etymology)

January 26, 2010
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Ever wondered where the word ‘horchata’ comes from?  Read on to find out…
Legend has is that a young girl once offered a sweet, white drink to the King of Aragon, Jaime I.  ”What is that?” he asked the young girl, pleasantly surprised by its flavour.  ”It’s tigernut milk” she responded, to which he replied “Aixo [...]

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Bacalao con Patatas

January 19, 2010
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Check out this fantastic illustrated ‘Bacalao con Patatas’ recipe from ireallylikefood.com.  The opening lines from the article give you some idea of the author’s panache:
I’ve always wanted to do a bacalao dish for the longest time.  Of course, given that I’m also the type extremely comfortable with desires percolating somewhere in the back of my [...]

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How to Make Churros

January 14, 2010
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I had the pleasure of having churros made for me by a real expert yesterday.  Despite what many people say, there really is no grand secret to making great churros.  My host followed this simple recipe and the churros were absolutely the best I’ve ever tasted anywhere.

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