We have had some fabulous weather this summer and have been busy working on our garden. Mr Wonders has always wanted an outdoor kitchen so is in the process of building himself one. I see plenty of barbecues and pizza parties on the horizon! My focus is the garden and making all the outdoor accessories pretty! With that in mind, here are a few suggestions to help if you are doing the same.
Mannkitchen Pepper Cannon
A premium, high-performance pepper mill designed for serious home cooks and BBQ enthusiasts. Its high-output grinding mechanism makes it ideal for seasoning larger cuts of meat quickly and evenly, while its durable build and distinctive design make it a standout addition to any outdoor kitchen setup. Mannkitchen Pepper Cannon – £175
Steenbergs Organic Spice Gift Bag
This Steenbergs Organic Spice Gift Bag is designed for the BBQ lover. Although of course the spice blends can also be used when frying, grilling or roasting. So brush off the BBQ and enjoy the outside cooking experience. (All of these spices can be used for vegan and vegetarian BBQs as well, for inspiration head to our recipes section or go to the product pages, but all of these blends are designed to be sprinkled on with maybe a bit of oil and cook).
Price: £38
Sierra Margarita Canned Cocktails
If you are looking for a refreshing ready-to-drink margarita then why not try Sierra Lime or Sierra Margarita cans. They offer tasty bar-quality cocktails in a can. All you have to do is chill the cans, open and enjoy!
Sierra Lime Margarita has tasting notes of tangy lime, balanced sweetness, a hint of salt, with cooked agave notes. A perfect blend to give a refreshing kick.
Sierra Strawberry Margarita has tasting notes of juicy, sweet strawberries with smooth agave notes. A delicious burst of berry goodness in every sip.
RRP: 12 x 250 ml cans from £28.00. (from £2.33 per can). ABV: 6%.
Spike Green Outdoor Doormat By Hug Rug x Scion
Introducing a collaboration between two proud British brands, Hug Rug and Scion Living. Crafted for durability and designed to offer a stylish and practical solution for welcoming guests, season after season.
Redefining the standard for the eco-friendly outdoor doormats, the Hug Rug x Scion Outdoor Collection is expertly crafted in Yorkshire, combining superior durability with refined design to create a sustainable, yet stylish solution that’s built to last season after season. Made from ECONYL® regenerated nylon – a fully recycled material created by recovering nylon waste – these sustainable outdoor mats transform discarded resources into something that is not only practical for everyday outdoor use, but is kinder to the planet too!
BiGDUG Galvanised Wheelbarrow
Opies
Picnic & Barbecue Season Starts in the Pantry with Opies
Barbecues, picnics, informal alfresco dining and outdoor entertaining continue to soar in popularity, offering a stylish and cost-effective alternative to eating out at the pub or local restaurant. A more relaxed approach to summer hosting is also driving demand for simple, cupboard-friendly solutions that help consumers avoid extra trips to the shops and keep food spending in check.
As a trusted producer of pantry staples, Opies offers a host of barbecue essentials perfect for enhancing summer entertaining:
Foli
FOLI is a new condiment brand bringing ethically sourced, high-polyphenol olive oil and refined European dressings to British BBQs – making it an ideal gift for those who love to cook, host or simply enjoy beautiful, nourishing food with their families. The FOLI Essentials Set includes:
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Córdoba – made with early-harvest Picuda olives, naturally high in polyphenols (478mg/kg), with fresh green apple and almond notes
- Classic French Salad Dressing – a naturally emulsified blend of EVOO, PGI balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey and garlic (no additives or preservatives)
- Mature Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (PGI) – traditionally crafted and balanced, with no caramel or colourants
Lechuza Self Watering Plant Pots
Lechuza Cube Cottage Planter has a square/cube design and self-watering sub-irrigation system.
The planter from Lechuza ensures that proper water supply is ensured. Crafted by highly experienced artisans in Germany, the cube planter can complement any space, outdoor or indoors. This self-watering planter has a matte surface. Made of good quality plastic, the contemporary pot planter is impact resistant. Not just this, the cube planter is UV resistant, frost proof and fade proof.
The Lechuza Cube Planter provides your orchids, shrubs with Lechuza pon substrate, a fertilizer. The outdoor/indoor pot comes with handles, external pot, inner pot, drain plug and water level indicator.
Heroclip
A versatile gear clip and rotating hook that’s useful for outdoor cooking, camping, picnics and garden entertaining. It can be used to hang BBQ tools, aprons, towels, bags and other outdoor essentials, keeping them secure and off the ground. Heroclip – from £24.95.
