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The CandleCan Vanilla Egg Candle
Here’s a lovely way to get into a relaxed festive mood by lighting a vanilla-scented Egg Candle. Made from 100% vegetable wax, CandleCan has created an egg-shaped candle that looks just like the real thing! Get 25% off with the code EGG25 when you buy a candle from: candlehand.com/gourmet-foodcandles/ Ends 01/02/2022
Did you know... that monks in the 13th century whilst enjoying a traditional hot, milky drink called ‘posset’ which occasionally was spiked with ale decided to add spiced egg yolk to the mix with a dash of brandy? Who’d have thought it would be such a winner?! Since then, people around the world add either sherry, rum or brandy to their festive eggnog beverages.
The Missing Fabergé egg to appear in the new V&A exhibition
Incredibly this Faberge egg was rediscovered by a scrap dealer in 2011 and had been missing since 1964 after it was sold at auction in New York. The dealer bought it for its weight in gold – now that’s what you call a golden egg! You can see the egg as well as others in the V & A’s Romance to Revolution Exhibition showing now through to 8 May 2022.
Morrisons sees benefits from moving to 100% free-range and organic
We are delighted to inform you that not only has Morrisons’ 100% free-range target been met five years ahead of its commitment for shell eggs, they are also seeing massive benefits for the free-range and organic movement, stating in their animal welfare report that the rates of keel bone damage within their flocks has dropped dramatically thanks to the move. Morrisons have also implemented a non-beak trimming policy. Good for Morrisons!
TOMY Toomies Hide & Squeak Eggs
We love the Hide & Squeak Eggs from Tomy’s toddler range and their Bright Chicks toy offers plenty of shape sorting fun; perfect for keeping little ones entertained.
Simply crack the eggs open to reveal six different coloured chicks that children can identify and match with their shells! This egg-tastic learning toy encourages colour recognition and provides lots of imaginative play. And if you squeeze the chicks they’ll let out a happy chirp – how cute is that?!