Whether it looks good or tastes sublime, the best kitchens have these ingredients… Story of the blues This stunning peacock blue water jug and glass set adds a touch of elegance to any table. £48 at Vintage at the Tower, Hill ...

Raise a smile on Mother’s Day with this selection of kitchen and larder lovelies Hey little hen… Every kitchen needs this vintage white glass egg store, £30 at Vintage at the Tower Hill Street, Corbridge, tel 01434 632 186, www.facebook/VintageAtTheTower\ ...

We’re starting 2020 as we mean to go on, with these stylish kitchen essentials Smell the coffee Wear your hipster coffee credentials with pride with this Tynemouth Coffee Co. bamboo fibre cup £9.99, Bobby Dazzler artisan coffee £6.95, and airtight ...

Whether your’re treating yourself or a foodie friend, this is our pick for festive foodies Hot beans Spoil the coffee lover in your life with speciality coffee roasted in North Shields. Single origin or blend coffee, whole bean or ground, 250g ...

It looks good, it tastes good… our pick of our favourite shops this month African dream Gorgeous Tamegroute pottery from Morocco is a must for spectacular statement pieces. This platter is part of a range of bowls, jugs, and platters ...

Keep everything in the kitchen looking and tasting good with our latest pick from our favourite shops Tea-total We have a bit of a thing at Appetite HQ for the Newcastle-based Noveltea alcoholic tea range.  The latest flavour – The ...

Looking for the look and tastes of summer? Try these… New leaf Perfect for outdoor dining, these bone china leaf plates come in complementary shades of green featuring fern and tamarind foliage and are created to look three dimensional. Designed ...

Looking for a gift for the woman who has everything? Try these… Mother love Treat your mum this mother’s day with an Emma Bridgewater mug, £19.95, from a selection at Homestore at Bradley Gardens, Sled Lane, Wylam, Northumberland, NE41 8JH, ...

Our pick of the latest culinary essentials in all the best kitchen cupboards Heaven sent This 100% cotton tea towel featuring a heavenly image of the Madonna is surely a Godsend for any kitchen. Designed by RE, printed and manufactured ...

Wondering what to put in your foodie friends’ Christmas stockings? Try these little beauties… Lift off It’s top of every coffee lover’s Christmas list, the Rocket Giotto Pid espresso machine is a snip at £1,595 (payable over 10 months interest ...