WISH LIST
“These pages are about us doing the hard work so you don’t have to. We’re sent anything from 40 to 100 new products a month, and we really do try them all: tasting, smelling the aromas, testing gadgets. Only if they’re useful, good-looking and value for money do they get the delicious. seal of approval. KAREN BARNES”, EDITOR
FLORAL FLOURISH
Edible flowers have become The Thing, their pretty colours giving a striking finish to summer salads, drinks, desserts and (very Harry & Meghan) cakes. Embrace the trend with sprinklings of violas, fuchsias, begonias and daisies from Sainsbury’s for £3 a punnet… So beautiful, so fresh.
SAVE THE PLANET
Cookery assistant Olivia told me about the brilliant products from Weaver Green, which she spotted at the Chelsea Flower Show. This tote bag looks and feels as though it’s made from sturdy wool but it’s handwoven from recycled plastic bottles – the plastic is combed, then woven into a durable, soft fabric. How clever is that? The bags are at the top of my lust list. Look out too for the picnic blankets, rugs and cushions – all for indooroutdoor use. Tote bags, £45, weavergreen.com