Brilliant BBQ

Nothing beats the aroma of something sizzling and succulent on the grill, mellow tunes playing in the background, and a cold drink in hand. We’ve cooked up a three-step guide just for you. 1 – Prep. The saying goes, “He who is best prepared can best serve his moment of inspiration.” We don’t think it is about a BBQ, but …

Let us eat cake!

Afternoon Tea Week celebrates this great British tradition. And what better way to catch up with loved ones than with a cuppa and some treats? #AfternoonTeaWeek takes place from August 8th to August 16th. Grab your bestie and head to The Plaza Cafe to be waited on, or why not pay tribute to the nation’s favourite pastime and host your …

National Ice Cream Day 18th July

Here’s a fun fact for you this Ice Cream Day! Sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia is the scientific term for the brain freeze you experience after eating ice cream. Though this holiday began in the US, ice cream is a popular treat here in Waltham Cross. Unilever, the firm behind Walls and Carte D’Or, estimates that 12 ice creams are sold every second …

World Chocolate Day 7th July

In honour of World Chocolate Day, we are already swapping our strawberry ice cream for chocolate! Did you know the first chocolate bar was invented in 1847 by Joseph Fry? As a trained doctor, he was convinced of its health-giving properties and saw it as a nutritious alternative to alcohol. If only! There’s plenty you can do at home to …

Summer On A Budget

With the cost of living going up, we have some money-saving tips on keeping the costs down while still having a great summer. One of the best parts about budgeting for the summer months is that there’s always something free or cheap to do if you get creative. Camp night: Camping for a night at home has benefits. There’s no …

Jubilee Joy

union jack flag

This weekend marks 70 years of Her Majesty’s service as The Queen, and she will become the first British monarch ever to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee! As the four-day weekend approaches, thoughts are turning towards throwing garden parties – a pastime at which we have become more adept over the past couple of years. The Big Jubilee Lunch on Sunday …

King for the Day

son and father

Before you start making frantic online orders for ‘Best Dad Ever’ mugs, football scarves and cards filled with Dad jokes, it helps to know the date of Father’s Day. Father’s Day always falls on the third Sunday of the month, meaning this year’s event is earlier than in 2021. Mark the date for Sunday 19th June 2022 and make sure …

Game, Set, Match

strawberry punnets

Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world. And the tournament is best associated with two delights: Pimm’s and strawberries and cream. Over 303,277 glasses of Pimm’s, and 166,055 servings of strawberries and cream, are typically served at each tournament. The Pimm’s Cup is a classic favourite, even among royals like Prince Charles. A quintessentially British combination of Pimm’s …

National Vegetarian Week

National Vegetarian Week runs from 16 to 22nd May 2022 and is an annual event to educate people about the benefits of a meat-free diet. During National Vegetarian Week people are encouraged to try going meat-free for a week. Meat-eaters can still enjoy a vegetarian meal and many people have already adopted meat-free Mondays into their diet. With plenty of …

World Baking Day

Crunchy cookies, beautiful brownies, cute cupcakes, freshly baked bread… baking is an art, and this world would not be the same without it. Do you know anyone who doesn’t appreciate at least one of the above? We thought not! This World Baking Day on the 17th of May, it’s time to dig out that apron and get baking. Surprise a …