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It was 80 years ago, in the northern town of Ashbourne, the Spencer family established a powerful secret: how to bake the perfect British biscuit! Although the landscape of Britain has changed since the 1930s, Artisan Biscuits’ family-run business operates the same. Using traditional techniques and age-old tools, their wholesome hand-made biscuits follow classic recipes – they even use their original moulding machine! Each biscuit is checked to ensure perfection before your tasty consumption; sifted, weighed and tested by plenty of bakers in the Derbyshire factory. 

With just over two weeks to go before Christmas, the Spirit of The Season is Upon Us and a festive buzz is in the air! Can you feel it? Yes I know, I know it can be stressful with so much to do, extra spending sprees and those Christmas Jingles on loop everywhere! It can get a bit much, especially with the pressure to make Christmas perfect. Mindlessly rushing around, impulse buying and trying to fit in as many events, people and parties as we can. Step out of the whirlwind for a moment  and let's recognise the true Spirit of Christmas! It is this that fills our hearts with so much love, joy and wonder after all...

We're speedily heading towards Christmas time, with only 3 weeks until the big day, and festive-shopping is in full swing! With the shops fully dressed in Christmas spirit, we turn our attention this week to Secret Santa gift ideas! Secret Santa is a popular trend in the UK, whether it's between beloved family members, friends or your favourite colleagues - it's always a fun and festive game to get everyone feeling happy in December! So, last week, we kindly asked you, via our Facebook page, for your best Secret Santa experiences, as we love to hear of funny or heartwarming gift memories!

In the run-up to Christmas, we have some tasty recipes for you...  you just have to try these adorable festive Snowman Cupcakes! There's nothing more delightful than tasty cupcakes and even better when they look fantastic too. This Christmas period, we'll get you started with some wonderful baking ideas with this easy recipe. They may look tricky but we promise you it's really simple and you won't be disappointed. 

Spending a quarter of a century with your loved one is quite the achievement, and is an occasion that should be celebrated with both care and preparation! We suggest you leave plenty of time for planning so you can create the perfect day for your partner, and this way you'll avoid the stress of searching for gifts and ideas last minute.

Here's Seven Reasons Why You Should Order Christmas Hampers This Year

The nights are drawing in and many of us are starting to think about Christmas and wondering what on earth to buy our loved ones this year. It can be so hard to think of things to buy people - adults especially. We think that one of the best presents you can buy anyone - even the fussiest person who has everything - has to be a Christmas hamper! Here are seven reasons why ordering a luxury Christmas personalised hamper really is the perfect gift...