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7 Best Pork-Free Cheeseboard Ideas
Charcuterie platters and cheese boards are super popular appetisers, especially when hosting. There’s often a strong emphasis on charcuterie or deli meats, in which pork features heavily. But…
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9 simple ideas for interactive dinner parties that aren’t board games
Interactive dinner parties are a refreshing twist to the usual get-togethers. They are a fabulous way to breathe life into regular gatherings and make the whole experience more…
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What is charcuterie and how should you serve it?
Charcuterie, pronounced “shahr-koo-tuh-ree,” is a culinary tradition with roots that extend deep into the heart of European gastronomy. Charcuterie comes from the French words chair and cuite, translating…
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9 great ideas for a vegetarian cheese board
If you want to make a cheese board but you, or someone you’re serving is vegetarian it can be hard to figure out where to start, given that…
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Cheese expert series: 10 most popular british cheeses
Welcome to our first post on Cheese Expertise, where we introduce cheeses around the world and how to use them. First up is Britain and the United Kingdom.…
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Our 6 top tips to upgrade your cocktails. Easy and simple!
If we’re anything here at A Lovley Affair, we’re cocktail girlies. Nothing like a tasty drink in my hand makes all my problems seem a little bit smaller.…
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Where to buy sheets in the UK from affordable to luxury
A good bed is essential to a good night’s rest, and sheets are essential to a good bed (after the mattress of course!) If you’re in the United…
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Cheese for dessert? Yes, really! How to pair the best dessert cheeses
A cheese platter is a simple and elegant dessert option. We love traditional desserts like ice cream or apple pie or chocolate pudding, sometimes it’s a nice note…
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Should cheese be served before or after a meal?
For many of us, cheese comes before a meal but for some, that would be unthinkable and the debate is whether it comes before or after dessert. Obviously,…
