A Stress-Free Guide to Nailing Christmas Dinner

It's that magical time of the year again when the aroma of roast dinners fills the air, and the anticipation of Christmas dinner preparations is in full swing. If the mere thought of hosting a festive feast has you feeling a bit like a headless turkey, fear not! We've got some tried-and-true tips to turn your Christmas dinner into a culinary masterpiece without the stress.

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Robyn Salter
Congratulations, You're Engaged! Now What? A Comprehensive Guide to Planning Your Perfect Wedding

So, you've just said "Yes!" and the world seems like a whimsical wonderland of love and joy. As you step into the thrilling journey of planning your dream wedding, it's important to have a roadmap. After all, planning the most memorable day of your life should be as exciting as your love story! Here's a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the intricate world of wedding planning.

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Robyn Salter
Chocolate Guinness Christmas Cake

With Christmas fast approaching, we’re looking at our festive repertoire to spice up your Christmas feast. As “Stir it up Sunday” is only a couple of days away, we thought this dark and deeply rich Chocolate Guinness Christmas Cake recipe would be perfect to share. Packed full of fruit, chocolate and malty goodness, this isn’t an ordinary Christmas cake.

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Robyn Salter
Elevating Luxury Events: The Art of Tablescaping

Tablescaping is an art that can transform your wedding or event into an unforgettable experience. Whether you're a seasoned event planner or a first-time host, this comprehensive guide has everything you need to create a captivating and stylish tablescape that leaves a lasting impression on your guests.

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Robyn Salter
Pistachio, cranberry and orange stollen recipe

A twist on the German Christmas classic. Very straightforward to make and outrageously good to eat. This Pistachio, Cranberry and Orange Stollen is the easiest version of stollen we’ve created, and it’s perfect for busy holiday hosts. No yeast is involved so there’s no lengthy rise times.

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Robyn Salter
Buttermilk Pumpkin Waffle Recipe

These Buttermilk Pumpkin Waffles are soft and light with a pillowy texture. It captures Autumn flavours with cozy cinnamon, plenty of pumpkin, and buttermilk. These Buttermilk Pumpkin Waffles are likely the best you’ve ever had!

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Robyn Salter
Pumpkin Pasta Recipe

We love pasta here at Salters HQ. We particularly like creating different flavours of pasta, not just a plain pasta. I’m quite partial to pumpkins, squash, courgettes etc. So we decided to create this great seasonal pasta to use up the glut of autumn pumpkins and satisfy 2 of our favourite foods.

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Robyn Salter
Growing your own Fruit and Veg

Growing your own fruit and vegetables is so satisfying and a great cost saving if you can do it.  We fully understand that it can be overwhelming knowing how and where to start. We’ve put together a few hints and tips to help you feel inspired and confident to grow your own!

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Robyn Salter
Simple Grape Jam Recipe

Welcome to our kitchen, where we're about to embark on a delightful culinary journey filled with the vibrant flavours of ripe grapes. If you've ever yearned for the taste of summer captured in a jar, you're in for a treat! In this blog, we'll be sharing our tried-and-true "Simple Grape Jam Recipe."

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Robyn Salter
Spicy Pickled Cucumbers

“What raw cucumbers lack in cheer, pickled cucumbers make up for in zip, zing, and crunch. The brine can work with any crunchy veg, but we like them best with cucumbers. Enjoy pickled cucumber with fresh salad, strong cheeses or cold meats. We guarantee they'll be the sleeper hit of your next party spread.”

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Robyn Salter
Traditional Tiramisu Recipe

An Italian dessert made of savoiardi ladyfingers soaked in coffee, arranged in layers and filled with a cream made with mascarpone and eggs.

Tiramisu is one of the most famous Italian dessert in the world, born in Treviso (a lovely town near Venice), delicious and easy to make.

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Robyn Salter
How to plan your wedding alcohol allocation

No matter if you’re planning your wedding alcohol for 100 guests or catering for a more intimate reception, planning how much drink to buy for a free bar wedding or even just the toasts can be a bit of a minefield! Running out of wine for your celebration would be disastrous but you also don’t want to blow the budget on booze that could potentially go to waste.

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Robyn Salter
Event catering from a childs' perspective

As a child, attending events with family and friends was always exciting. However, the one thing that made these gatherings even more memorable was the food. As a result, having a child's perspective on event catering could provide insights that caterers may not have considered. In this blog, we will explore the following aspects of event catering from a child's point of view.

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Robyn Salter
Food waste, the shocking truth

Every single year, the UK throws away approximately 14 million tonnes of food waste. Compare this with the 7 million people who are struggling to afford enough food to eat, and this makes for very stark reading.

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Robyn Salter
10 things you don’t need on your wedding day

Planning a wedding can be overwhelming. However, for everything you do need to organise, there are things you can do without. Salters Events has over ten years of experience planning weddings on every scale, so we’ve learnt a thing or two about what matters most, and what you can get away without. Less can be more, and letting go of things that aren’t essential can free up time, headspace and budget.

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Robyn Salter