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Pocklington's Treasures: 7 Must-Visit Attractions Within 5 Miles

Pocklington's Treasures: 7 Must-Visit Attractions Within 5 Miles

Pocklington's Treasures: 7 Must-Visit Attractions Within 5 MilesNestled in the heart of East Yorkshire, the charming market town of Pocklington serves as a gateway to some of the region's most captiva...

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Olive wood - Why Choose It? When it comes from retired olive trees..., why not?

Olive wood - Why Choose It? When it comes from retired olive trees..., why not?

Olive wood is a unique and beautiful material which is becoming increasingly popular in home decor and furniture making. While it is often sourced from newly planted olive trees, there is a growing tr...

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Sultanas, Raisins and Currants - What's the difference?

Sultanas, Raisins and Currants - What's the difference?

Customer asks "Do you sell raisins?" At that moment we had no stock of raisins, but we had currants and sultanas. "Not at the moment," I replied "but we have some sultanas and some provincial cur...

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What is the difference between seeds, grain, nuts, kernels and beans?

What is the difference between seeds, grain, nuts, kernels and beans?

When we started work on our shops spreadsheet we had to categorise and index. It's a boring job but someone had to do it. When trying to work out what Quinoa was I went for a meandering journey online...

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