Have their life story written up by expert ghostwriters! What a super gift!

Story Terrace helps you turn memories and stories into a beautiful book, using their ghostwriters to find your voice and tell  story.

Whether you have an interesting family history, a life story or successful career, with Story Terrace you can create your own memoir or autobiography, for yourself or as a unique gift, a keepsake for future generations to read.

To learn more visit https://storyterrace.com/how-it-works/.

Christmas recipes from Mission Deli

Spicy Orange, Chocolate &Cranberry Wrap Cake

Preparation time: - 15 minutes.

Cooking time: - 45 minutes in total.

Ingredients

3 Mission Deli Original Wraps

225g (8oz) Chopped bitter chocolate

75g (2¾ oz) Unsalted butter

1 Beaten egg

3 tbsp castor sugar

2 Medium eggs

65g (2 ¼ oz) Castor sugar

284mls (½ pint) Double cream, heated 

Pinch salt

Pinch chilli powder

Finely grated zest 1 large orange

3 tbsp vanilla extract

120g (4oz) Semi dried cranberries

Method

1. Pre heat the oven to 180°C gas 4.

2. Melt the chocolate and unsalted butter together, over a pan of simmering water.

3. In a bowl place the eggs, sugar, vanilla, salt, chilli, orange zest and mix well.

4. Next lay out the 3 wraps, and brush with beaten egg and sprinkle liberally with castor sugar.

5. Lay onto a baking sheet and bake in the pre heated oven until crisp and nicely coloured

6. Once cooked cool. 

7. Reduce the heat in the oven to 160°C gas 3.

8. Next add the warm cream to the melted chocolate and butter, then mix well.

9. Add to the egg mixture and whisk well.

10. Lay one of the cooked wraps in the bottom of a 25cm x 5½ cm, loose bottomed cake tin. The cooked wraps should fit in perfectly.

11. Pour in half the chocolate and egg mixture, then, sprinkle over half the cranberries.

12. Lay on the second wrap and pour in the last of the chocolate and egg mixture, then sprinkle over the rest of the cranberries. Top with the last wrap.

13. Place the tin into the oven and cook for 15 minutes, or until the outside edge is set. 

14. Remove from the oven, cool, then chill well, best overnight.

15. Cut into thick wedges, dust well with plenty of cocoa powder and icing sugar, serve with a dollop of clotted cream

- Serves 6-8 

Warm Christmas Pudding Wraps with Brandy Dipping Custard Sauce

Preparation time:- 15 minutes.

Cooking time:- 15 minutes.

Ingredients

4 Mission Deli Original Wraps

350g (12oz) Christmas pudding

2-3 tbsp Brandy

1 medium egg, beaten

castor sugar

2 x 150g pots ready to eat custard

4 tbsp Brandy

Method

1. Pre heat the oven to 180°C gas 4.

2. Cut the Christmas pudding into 16, 6cm long x 1cm thick sticks, then drizzle

with the brandy.

3. Square off the round edges of the wraps, give them to the kids.

4. Then cut each square into 4 equal pieces.

5. Brush well with beaten egg, and sprinkle with a little castor sugar.

6. Lay each stick onto the edge of one of the quarters of wrap and roll up,

placing the roll on the cut edge.

7. Repeat for the other 15 pieces.

8. Place onto a baking tray and brush with beaten egg and dust with a little

castor sugar.

9. Bake in the pre heated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until well browned.

10. Mix the brandy into the custard to your liking.

11. Serve the rolls with the custard dip warm, not hot.

- Serves 4-6 persons

Wraps are available at most supermarkets, RRP: £1.70. So pick some up on the last Christmas shopping run on Christmas Eve and get creative!

 

The Prakti Stove. The practical way to cook Christmas or any dinner!

Think that just because the summer months are long gone that it’s time to stop cooking outside?

Well, think again! The Charcoal Burner Company is on a mission to bring the heat this winter, what with all those tasty German sausages you might pick up at the Christmas market!

In fact, that is how The Charcoal Burner Company came to bring the Prakti Stove, an Indian design classic and outside cooking staple, to the UK. Founder Alastair was searching for the best way to roast those chestnuts outside during the winter months, and after having decided that charcoal stoves beat their gas equivalents hands down in terms of being authentic, easy to use and keeping in the flavour, he discovered the Prakti Stove.

Having ordered a Prakti Stove from India, Alastair was immediately impressed by the cleverness of its design, the speed at which it lit and the clean, efficient not to mention superheat his new stove generated. Very soon he was addicted to cooking all kinds of things on his new Prakti Stove, not just those  … Alastair ended up having his very own Christmas cook-out on a Prakti Stove and now you can too!

The Charcoal Burner Company is now the UK distributor for Prakti, making it easier than ever to own one of these glorious stoves, your quickest route to bring the heat and aromas of India to your back garden or balcony.

The grills are perfect for winter barbecues and can cook fish or meat in just fifteen minutes. For vegetarians, there is also the option of cooking vegetables straight on the grill - perfect for travelling or for taking to outdoor events such as festivals.

As Yianni Papoutsis of the famed Meat Liquor restaurants says of the stove "All-in-all a most practical way of getting your grill on."

There are a wide range of different stoves available, including:
- Charcoal Stove (Rocket Stove) - which comes in red, blue or yellow
- Single Wood Burning Stove
- Double Wood Burning Stove
- Double Wood Burning Stove With Chimney Bracket
- The Orca Extra-Large Wood Burning Stove
There is also a range of essential accessories available from The Charcoal Burner Company, from the highest quality charcoal to grills, aprons and tote bags to transport all that tasty food you’re about to cook on your Prakti Stove.
And remember… A Prakti Stove is not just for Christmas! These wonderful stoves are fast becoming a favourite on the food festival circuit and across a wide-range of UK events all year round.
Keep on top of this truly hot trend with The Charcoal Burner Company!

For more information, please visit: www.thecharcoalburnercompany.co.uk 

   

Fresh festive ideas for last minute shoppers wrapped up at Dobbies

The countdown to Christmas is well and truly on, as we enjoy opening advent calendars and decorating houses with a sprinkle of festive magic.

 But if you’re yet to find the perfect present or are in need of some styling inspiration, you’ll find all you need and more in-store or in just a few short clicks at dobbies.com.

Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree…

Ordering your Dobbies fresh tree has never been simpler, and all from the comfort of home or on the go. With the impending arrival of visiting friends and family throughout the festiveseason, we all want to make sure our homes are looking their best. Dobbies early gift of easy online ordering means that opting for fresh is achievable whether you have a local store or not.

Fraser Fir Christmas Tree from £49.99; Nordman Fir Christmas Tree from £49.99


With British grown real Christmas trees from just £49.99 and up to 8ft, you’ll be able to make your selection at the click of a button. With Nordman and Fraser styles both available,  ordering online is perfect for those short on time in the run up to the big day.

Garden fresh festive gifting...

Dobbies fabulous selection of seasonally inspired houseplants will add a touch of Christmas cheer to any room in your home. With a whole host of pretty potted plants in all shapes, sizes and colours now in store, they will make the perfect gift choice for your friends and family. If you’re looking for a way to remind that special someone how much you care, a beautiful delivery can be ordered online and straight to their door, a sure way to brighten up any winters day.

Scent of Christmas Flower Bouquet £25; Festive Cheer Flower Bouquet £25

Poinsettia in Nordic Pot £7.99; Poinsettia in Hooped Basket £16.99

Tickle the taste buds…

Christmas Beer Set, pk of 3, £11.99; Foster's Man Crate £17.99; Rudolph Relish, £3.69

With no better time to indulge, treat loved ones to delicious foodie favourites from the Dobbies food hall. The rustic Foster’s Man Crate will provide some hearty festive sustenance for the man in your life, or choose from the delightful selection of unique relishes, preserves and locally sourced produce – it is the season to eat drink and be merry after all!

Stocking fillers…

Whatever your budget, you’ll find something for everyone with the brilliant range of gift ideas and stocking fillers in-store and online. Encourage a tea break from tending to treasured gardens with our practical ‘Gone Gardening’ enamel mug or wow a chocoholic with the giant Mega Chocolate Bar…

Dobbies Enamel Mug £5.99; Mega Chocolate Bar, £14.99; Christmas Festive Fudge, £3.99

Deck the halls for less…

Have you decorated but think there’s not enough wow factor? It’s not too late to add some Christmas sparkle to your home inside and out and with 30% off selected items. Certain to be spoilt for choice, the fabulous assortment will make any room look bright and beautiful…

Scandinavian Pattern Baubles, box of 14, Was £12.99, Now £9.99 – Save £3

Noel Lighting Set, Was £99.99, Now £69.99 – 30% off

Cloche with Red & Aqua Church, Was £14.99, Now £12.59 – 30% off

Rope Light Stag, Was £150, Now £105 - 30% off

Reindeer and Sleigh Light Silhouette, Was £130.00, Now £91 – 30% off

Take a fresh approach to your last minute Christmas prep and sow the seeds of decorating and gifting success with real trees, wreaths and much more now available to buy online. Browse the range available to order online now at www.dobbies.com, or drop into your local store and find all you need for a very merry Christmas!

Christmas Day Essentials with Sabichi

Christmas Day Essentials
Tackle and prep for the day’s festivities with ease, using a few kitchen and dining essentials from Sabichi:

• Mezzaluna chopping board and knife, £14.50
• Red table runner, £9.50
• Denton 4 piece napkin rings, £5
• Silicone flat brush, £2.50
• Santoku knife, £4
• Large roaster pan, £7

Stocking Fillers 

£10 or Less

Stocking fillers? Sorted. Whether they’re a keen baker, homemaker or someone special, Sabichi has a whole host of thoughtful stocking fillers for £10 or less. The new range of silicone bakeware makes cupcakes a breeze, while festive fragrances such as Mulberry and Wild Fig will warm your home with sweet scents. 

And why not Kick Start January with some Healthy Kitchen Essentials for the New Year?

 

For a healthy start to the new year,  these top three kitchen essentials from Sabichi will help keep balanced diets on track. 

Whether it’s freshly pressed vegetable juices, steaming wholesome dinners to perfection or using a handy gadget such as the mandolin for fresh salads in seconds, the best choices start in the kitchen. 

All available to shop now at www.sabichi.co.uk.

A Home Christmas Light show

Just a rather fantastic Christmas light show on a house in a quiet residential street.

Some funky new slippers for Christmas!

Get your friends and family members into a fun, festive mood with these adorable reindeer design slippers.

They come complete with a fluffy red nose and antlers.

Brown fuzzy fabric stays cosy while a riptape strap fastens easily and the sole is ultra-flexible.

From the Clark's hugely popular Doodles range, Shilo Jena Fst are available in whole and half sizes.

And the price is now down to a rather nifty £7.00 from the original £14!

To locate your nearest store please visit http://www.clarks.co.uk/.

Christmas tree facts with Homebase

To learn more about Homebase -including the location of your nearest branches- please visit www.homebase.co.uk.

This is the gift for the budding businessman or businesswoman in your life

Most of us have a friend, or perhaps a family member or loved one who constantly talk about wanting to start a business.

But there's always something that seems to stop them taking the next step.

Eventually, you might begin to wonder of they will ever take the leap and actually do it?

But this Christmas, along with the usual socks, chocolates or soap set, what if you got the ball rolling on their behalf. Buy them something a little bit different? Buy them their dream Company in a Box.

Company in a Box
For £59.99 The Formations Company will send out a gift box which includes a guide and a voucher containing a unique code needed to redeem the gift.

Once the gift has been delivered the recipient just needs to call their Customer Service Team and tell them the unique code.

They'll then help them set up the company of their choice, complete all the necessary paperwork required by Companies House and send out all the official documentation.

Taking the plunge and actually forming a company can be intimidating, but sometimes all you need is the right kind of nudge to get going.

This Christmas they are giving you the chance to do just that for someone you know.

What's Included
Fully formed Limited Company - registered in the UK with Companies House RRP £15.00
Assisted formation - guidance from their formations experts throughout the formations process RRP £40.00 + VAT
Framed Certificate of Incorporation - sent on successful incorporation, on official grade paper and ready for display RRP £25.00 + VAT
Bound copies of the Memorandum and Articles – these are the terms under which the company will be run RRP £14.00 + VAT
Share Certificates - for all the share holders (the owners of the company) RRP £15.00 + VAT
The whole package costs £59.99 and they don't even charge you postage!

To learn more please visit https://www.theformationscompany.com/company-in-a-box-landing

Treat your loved ones ot what they really want this Christmas. Some Wickes stocking fillers!

Find the perfect gift for any budget at Wickes this winter

Do you want to help a loved one transform their home this Christmas? For those looking to deck the halls, the bathroom, the lounge or even the kitchen, Wickes has a range of festive and fun stocking fillers to satisfy the needs of both expert and novice DIYers this Christmas.

Those who are already a dab hand with a drill will love the Wickes 3.6V Li-ion Cordless Screwdriver (only £9.99) to help take their home improvement projects to the next level. For those who’ve never even picked up a screwdriver, why not get them their first Stanley Metal Latch Toolbox (only £13.99) and encourage them to kick start their DIY dream.

Whether friends and family are looking to revitalise an overlooked room or simply tidy up some odd jobs around the house, these stocking fillers can help spread some Christmas cheer by making sure all the family have exactly what they need to improve their home in 2016.

Under £10
Wickes 3.6V Li-ion Cordless Screwdriver, only £9.99 in stores nationwide and online

                                               Wickes 3.6V Li-ion Cordless Screwdriver
The Wickes 3.6V Cordless Screwdriver has a soft grip handle for ease of use and comes with 10 different screwdriver bits. Suitable for use with wood, metal and plastics, it’s perfect for all manner of DIY projects from beginner through to expert use.

Stanley Metal Latch Toolbox 16in, only £9.99 in stores nationwide and online
Stanley 1-94-858 Metal Latch Toolbox 20in
The Stanley Metal Latch Toolbox has a wide soft grip handle on top for easy lifting. Its innovative design, combined with its robust structure and large storage volume make this the perfect gift for anyone looking to organise their tool collection ahead of their projects in the New Year.

Under £20
Wickes 2000W Hot Air Gun, only £14.99 in stores nationwide and online

Wickes 2000W Hot Air Gun
The Wickes 2000W Hot Air Gun has a rubber grip for improved comfort and three speed/heat settings. It is guaranteed to make a range of home improvement projects even easier to achieve, helping remove paint, varnish and more. For those embarking on some serious DIY, this is sure to help lighten the load.

Stanley Fat Max Screwdriver Set 6 piece, only £17.24 in stores nationwide and online
Stanley Fat Max Screwdriver Set 6 Piece
The Stanley FatMax Screwdriver sets are made with chrome vanadium steel which allows for high torque and reduces the risk of tip breakage. The handle is moulded directly to shaft for a virtually unbreakable bond, giving long life and durability. Ideal for anyone needing strong durable tools to tackle those tricky DIY projects.


Under £30
Stanley Dynagrip Strike Cap Chisel Set 5 Piece, only £22.46 in stores nationwide and online

Stanley Dynagrip Strike Cap Chisel Set 5 Piece
The Stanley Dynagrip Strike Cap chisels have a steel striking cap which can be used with a steel hammer for increased force at the point of contact, and a longer soft-grip handle for improved grip and control. The chisels are manufactured from forged high carbon steel for strength and durability and have pre-sharpened blades ready for immediate use. These would be ideal for anyone needing to do high-precision DIY work.


Wickes 300W Versatile Multi Tool, only £29.99 in stores nationwide and online

The Wickes 300W Versatile Multi Tool has a slim body with a soft comfortable grip. This Multi Tool comes with a semi-circle saw blade and an end cutting blade, as well as a sanding pad and sanding sheets. Great for DIY lovers who would benefit from a versatile gadget that can be used for sawing, cutting and sanding.


Under £50
Kärcher WV2 Window Vac, only £39.99 in stores nationwide and online

Karcher WV2 Window Vac
The new Kärcher Window Vac makes cleaning windows easier and quicker than traditional methods. Also suitable for other smooth surfaces such as mirrors and tiles, and leaves surfaces clean with no streaks or residues. Great for anyone looking to get a head start on their spring cleaning in the New Year.


Over £50
Bosch PMD 10 Multi Detector, only £56.24 in stores nationwide and online

Bosch Pmd 10 Multi Detector

The Bosch PMD 10 Multi Detector detects the most frequent materials found behind walls, ceilings and floors, including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, AC live wires and studs. Whether it’s live AC wires, wood studs, copper pipes or steel rebar, the PMD 10 can help you locate problem areas with ease. DIY enthusiasts needn’t worry any longer about drilling into a water pipe or damaging a power cable.


Worx 250W Sonicrafter Universal Multi-Tool, only £69.99 in stores nationwide and online

Worx WX679 250W Sonicrafter Universal Multi-Tool
The Worx Sonicrafter is the ideal tool for around the home thanks to its great versatility. The 18 included accessories make it perfect for cutting architrave, sanding in tight corners, cutting pipes and removing grout as well as carrying out tasks on wood, metal, plastic, tiles and more.


Worx 20V Lithium-Ion Cordless Hammer Drill with 2 Batteries, only £99.99 in stores nationwide and online

Worx WX372.7 20V Lithium-ion Cordless Hammer Drill With 2 Batteries
The Worx 20V Lithium-ion Cordless Hammer Drill will always give you the confidence to tackle any task. Making light work even of masonry, completing your DIY projects around the home & garden couldn’t be easier. The 20V Lithium battery stays charged up to 1 year and Powershare allows you to interchange your batteries with your other 20V Worx tools.


To learn more and to find out the location of your branch of Wickes, please visit http://www.wickes.co.uk/