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Making The Most Of Plum Season(Post)
There can be few fruit trees in an orchard or garden that earn their keep as well as the plum. Most varieties are fairly trouble-free and very prolific when it comes to fruit production. In fac ...
The importance of coloured glass(Post)You may have wondered why some types of glass are coloured for specific purposes, such as brown beer bottle glasses or amber cosmetic glass jars. So today, we're going to look at the role and impor ...
Glass Beer Bottles(Post)Glass Beer Bottles If you've ever been tempted to try your hand at home-brewing, you're in luck, as we have a large and ever-expanding range of fantastic glass beer bottles at Wares of Knutsford. Thi ...
Why Not Enjoy A Taste Of The Caribbean This Christmas?(Post)Have you ever tasted a glass of Rum Cream Liqueur? Well, we thought we would share with you another drinks idea in the run up to Christmas. Firstly, where does Rum originate from? Rum is ...
Glass Jars for Pickles - Recipe inside!(Post)Pickling is a hot topic at the moment, ticking all the boxes for eco-friendly living and sustainability, health, great flavour and enjoyable home projects. When you pickle vegetables, you get to grea ...
Creative (edible) ideas for jam jars(Post)In the last few years, awareness has grown as to the problems of plastic use and the damage that discarded plastics can do to our oceans and wildlife. Most of us now do all we can to recycle plasti ...
Why it's time to make your own homemade sweets(Post)Yes we know it's January, and in theory, we should all be chomping on celery sticks and running half marathons before breakfast. But let's be honest, it's a cold and drab month and we all need some f ...
Quirky Recipes For Homemade Wine(Post)With summer in full swing at the moment, our vegetable patches and allotments seem to be working in overdrive, producing bumper crops at a phenomenal speed. Even those people who don’t have the ...
The ongoing global battle with plastic: why glass matters(Post)The global battle to finally get rid of damaging, non-recyclable plastic, is accelerating. For decades, traditional and recyclable materials such as glass, wood and paper were phased out in favour of ...
Revitalise your spice collection(Post)Spices are a delicious essential ingredient for professional chefs and home cooks alike, and can add depth of flavour to all dishes. To maintain their quality, shelf-life and ease of use, it's import ...
Recycling glass: A beginner's guide(Post)With the recent COP summit in Glasgow reaching its conclusion, the focus on the environment is stronger than ever. Climate change is a fact and there are a number of things that we can do to make a p ...
Looking For A Homemade Christmas Gift. Why Not Make A Glass Bottle of Infused Olive Oil?(Post)When it comes to eating .. most would agree that the Italians know how to blend fantastic flavours to make delicious traditional dishes. From crusty bread and olive oil to thin, crispy pizzas, ...
Why are glass bottles a better choice than plastic?(Post)It's a new year and a fresh start, so what better time to upgrade your kitchen supplies? And at Wares of Knutsford, we have stocked up with a fantastic selection of glass bottles and jars because we ...
A Guide to Different Types of Glass Bottles and Their Uses(Post)At Wares of Knutsford, we're all about glass bottles and jars! With thousands of products to choose from, we know our customers sometimes value some guidance when it comes to the different categories ...
Why Glass Bottles with Cork Stoppers are Perfect for Preserving Beverages(Post)When you think about iconic designs for glass bottles, one of the most traditional that stands out is the glass bottle with a cork stopper. This classic design is found all over the world and ...
Wedding planning with glass jars and bottles(Post)It will soon be wedding season once again, and savvy brides and grooms everywhere are planning well ahead to create the perfect big day, with plenty of personalisation, thoughtful touches, and a budg ...
Rainbow Cake in a Jar Recipe(Page)The full beauty of a rainbow cake recipe - layers of sponge in different colours - is lost unless you can actually see the rainbow effect. Try making your rainbow cake recipe in clear glass jars - it ...
Asparagus Soup Recipe(Page)Asparagus Soup Recipe Asparagus season in the UK is short and always highly anticipated. Freshness is the key with asparagus, so choose your spears carefully. You can buy thin asparagus spears or la ...
Caramelised Leek and Garlic Jam(Page)The onion's more humble cousin, the leek, is sadly underrepresented in the preserving world. However this delicious recipe is a great way of preserving leeks, harnessing their pungent sweetness, and ...
How to Make Crunchy New Potatoes(Page)Among the seasonal delights of April is the new potato. Essentially younger versions of the standard spud, their skins are thinner and texture waxy and crisp. Once cooked they hold their shape better ...
