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Yoconut

Welcome to the Yoconut - all the way from Mexico via Nottingham
The Yoconut, a pared-down, flesh-only version of the coconut. Instead of being enveloped in the equivalent of a solidified front-door mat, it’s embraced in a cool, moist vacuum pack. And it comes with a straw.
The Yoconut comes completely peeled, meaning there isn’t any […]


Plantation Reserve Sugar

Unlike white sugar and some brown sugars (that are often just white sugar coloured with molasses) Plantation Reserve Sugar is milled rather than refined, making it less processed. It is thus a coarser, lighter sugar with a natural taste and aroma that is, the West Indies Sugar & Trading Company insists, ‘a cut above the […]


Lipari Olive Oil Bottle

The Lipari Olive Oil Bottle has been doing the rounds of many a Sunday suppliment recently; understandably as it is a thing of beauty.
Sold by the Conran Shop the olive oil bottle is described as
This beautiful olive oil bottle is decorated with a silk-screened pattern in sterling silver, applied by hand. It has a […]


NewTree Sexy Chocolate

This season’s must have chocolate has just hit the shops. NewTree’s Sexy chocolate is the latest launch from Belgium’s premium brand; one that combines the finest dark chocolate with essential plant and fruit extracts.
Sexy is a combination of dark chocolate (73% cocoa) and the invigorating properties of guarana and stimulating ginger. ‘Sexy is a tantalising […]


Noddy and Big Ears Egg Cups

Big Ears and Noddy - no childhood (well 60’s childhood perhaps) could be complete without the delights of Noddy and his adventures. There’s a new TV version now I believe (not that I watch children’s TV you understand; I don’t actually own a TV at all to be truthful!).
So kiddies and grown-up kiddies should delight […]