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 Street, Corbridge, tel 01434 632 186, www.facebook/VintageAtTheTower
Bean feast
Baristocracy Coffee’s speciality coffees come from all over the world. Buy ground coffee and beans at the roastery (£7.50 for 250g) and selected retailers. Baristocracy, Unit 2 Larch Court West Chirton North Industrial Estate, North Shields NE29 8SG, tel 07908 007 726, www.baristocracycoffee.com
Light touch
L:A BRUKET scented candles are made with wax from organic soy and hand poured in Sweden. The rich scent and amber glass design is beautiful in the kitchen. This coriander-scented kitchen candle is £50 and reed diffuser is £58 at Bradley Gardens, Sled Lane, Wylam, NE41 8JH, tel 01661 852 176, www.bradley-gardens.co.uk
Spirited approach
This Italian white balsamic made from white grapes and white wine vinegar with mustard seeds is phenomenal with meats and salads. Societa Agricola Acetomodena Condimento Bianco Senape 250ml, £14.99 at Carruthers & Kent, Elmfield Road, Gosforth, Newcastle, NE3 4AY, tel 0191 213 1818, www.carruthersandkent.com
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Cottage Delight Indian Hot Chilli Pickle, £3.25, Spiced Garlic Pickle, £3.25, and Poppadom Mango Chutney, £2.99 is sublime. A store cupboard essential from Brocksbushes, Styford Roundabout, Stocksfield, NE43 7UB, tel 01434 633 100, www.brocksbushes.co.uk
Cheesy does it
Cheese, delivered to your door, does it get more decadent than this? Northumberland Cheese Company serves up a selection of cows’, goats’ and sheep’s cheese boxes and hampers on its online shop, including the the Grand Day Out – two Northumberland Cheeses, two guest cheeses, biscuits, crackers, chutney and a surprise treat. Northumberland Cheese Company, The Cheese Farm, Green Lane, Newcastle, NE13 6BZ, tel 01670 789 798, www.northumberlandcheese.co.uk
Nuts about butter
Handmade in Northumberland, Nut Roaster nut butters contain nothing but – nuts! Just nuts, ground into sublime butters which are deliciously moreish. This selection is at PureKnead 111 Park View, Whitley Bay, NE26 3RH, tel 07964 864181 www.pure-knead.co.uk
Lotta bottle
These delicious drinks come in gorgeous bottles which we keep and re-fill. Mawsons Original Cordials 500ml Ginger, Dandelion & Burdock, Sarsaparilla, all £7.65 at North Acomb Farm Shop, Stocksfield NE43 7UF, tel 01661 843 181, www.northacomb.co.uk
