Simpler Living

rustic charm and cosiness

Simpler living is something we should all make time for, and comfort food and a good fire is the perfect place to start.

John Whaite's Way of Life

John Whaite

Simpler Living

Recipes of the Month

Pomegranate Iced Tea

Cold, refreshing, and seriously simple

Savoy Cabbage Soup

A hearty winter soup – this is ideal for cooking on a simmering stove top

Christmas Pudding

A lightly spiced Christmas pudding

Breakfast pancakes

For those of us with a sweet tooth, enjoy these tempting breakfast pancakes

Pumpkin Soup

Deliciously warming pumpkin soup

Spanish paella

Tantalizing paella with a kick of paprika and a zing of lemon

Easy eggs in spicy tomato sauce

Simple recipe with simple ingredients – getting back to basics with eggs and tomatoes

Blackberry & Apple Pie

Sumptuous autumn berries make for a comforting pie

Hazelnut Chocolate Milkshake

Naughty but nice, this hazelnut milkshake is the perfect treat

Poached Eggs & Smashed Avocado on Toast

Easy poached eggs with a zesty edge

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Latest Articles

Festive Fireside Competition 2017
4th December 2017

Festive Fireside Competition 2017

Win a luxury hamper by entering our #FestiveFireside competition!

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Making things simple with a gas fire
23rd November 2017

Making things simple with a gas fire

Come home on a chilly November day and switch on your gas fire for instant fireside ambience.

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Winter Walks
10th November 2017

Winter Walks

Get your boots on and take a long walk this winter.

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Stovax’s Stockton Cook Stoves
16th October 2017

Stovax’s Stockton Cook Stoves

Get back to simpler living with a Stovax Stockton Cook Stove

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Gathering wood
10th September 2017

Gathering wood

Top tips for gathering, storing, and drying out wood for burning.

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Harvesting fruit
4th September 2017

Harvesting fruit

September marks the start of getting ready for the autumn-winter season ahead.

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