The Journal

World Pasta Day - Celebrate in Style

🕤 5 min read - Bellissimo! That’s how I would describe this joyous day known as National Pasta Day. As the resident office chef, I am in my element and who doesn’t love a good pasta dish, they can ...

Saint Patrick's Day - History and Traditions

🕤 1 min read - The history of St Patrick’s Day has been cemented for years as a night of celebration. Today, we tend to celebrate with lively Irish folk music, shamrock hats and many pints of delic...

Our Favourite Pancake Toppings!

🕤 3 min read - The tastiest day of the year is here, Pancake Day! A food so yummy it has an entire day dedicated to it. There are so many delicious ways to serve them up, from sweet to savoury, bu...

A Meal to Remember - Valentine's Day Food Ideas

🕤 2 min read - Looking to make this Valentine’s Day that little more special with a homemade three course meal or maybe something a little simpler for the easily flustered? We have compiled a few i...

Halloween Ideas For All The Family

This year has flown by and as we approach the spooky season, we thought we would put together some ideas on how to enjoy this night of scares. Whether planning to go out or just staying in, we have...

Great British Bake Off - Week 2 - Biscuits

Another week, another contestant gone. That doesn’t mean you can’t get in the kitchen and get stuck in. This week was biscuits and while I am in no rush to make my own show stopper, there were some...

Great British Bake Off - Week 1 - Cakes

With the Great British Bake Off returning to our screens with a new host in Matt Lucas and a new setup, what better way to celebrate the year of baking than with this heartwarming show. Just the sh...

Cook Up Something Special This Bank Holiday

At Pure Luxuries, our team have been cooking and baking more than ever to fill the day and the house with exquisite smells and delicious foods. We have some ideas for the perfect three course meal ...