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Bake this Bank Holiday!

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What are your plans this August bank holiday weekend? It’s a great time for making plans and spending time with loved ones. But sometimes you need to relax and enjoy the break. Spending time at home and indoors can be just as rewarding. You can take this time to master one of your favourite dishes and really get into the spirit of cooking to create something tasty and comforting. If you do decide to try your hand at cooking, then you will have an endless amount of choices to fill up your bank holiday with!

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Decide what you fancy creating, you can use a recipe book for inspiration. You may decide to try a sweet or savoury dish, but why not try both? If you really get stuck in then you could have a homemade dish each day! Cooking is also a great chance to invite friends and family over to enjoy the food with you, so you get to share your scrumptious skills with those you love. What do you like to cook?

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Baking fever always tends to heat up around this time of year now that The Great British Bake Off is back, it can be quite impressive and inspirational to see their creations! You can keep up with all of the baking gossip on twitter #GBBO.

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Find some of our favourite recipes on our website here and have some fun creating tasty treats this weekend! Let us know what you’ve made and send us your pictures.

Sandhole Oak Barn Wedding Open Day

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We have another great date for your diaries. The brilliant Sandhole Oak Barn Wedding venue are holding an open day on Sunday 6th September. If you’re engaged and still searching for the perfect place to tie the knot, then we recommend heading to the barn to see if it’s the right place for you.

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Sandhole Oak Barn Wedding Venue have recently celebrated their very own 10 year anniversary! So, with over a decade of experience in the area they are true professionals who know exactly what to do to create the perfect Wedding and atmosphere for your big day.

“See the stunning oak barn dressed for a wedding. There will be a showcase wedding ceremony at 12 noon, so you can picture your very own wedding ceremony at Sandhole Oak Barn.

Members of their team will be on hand in the Oak Barn, Bridal Suite, Small Barn, guest bedrooms and Conservatory to welcome you and answer your questions.

You’ll also meet their caterers and bar supplier. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be available throughout the day and admission is free.”

Click here to head to Sandhole Oak Wedding Barn’s Facebook page to discover more about them, you can reserve your free tickets for the open day here.

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Image via Sandhole Oak Barn Instagram.

Visit Sandhole Oak Wedding Barn and discover your dream Wedding venue.

Tips for a Romantic Rainy Day Wedding

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We can’t always guarantee good weather here in the UK, particularly in the North West! But, that’s no reason to let a little rain spoil your special day. There are lots of fun and special ways to embrace rain on your Wedding day and make it part of the experience.

Wedding photographers are fantastic at making your day look as special as it truly is, rain will become an added part of your story through your pictures. Simply speak to your photographer before your Wedding day and ask them questions about what they would do in the event of rain, and how they would overcome this to produce amazing photographs, we can assure you they’ll have brilliant ideas and back-up plans.

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Tips for a Romantic Rainy Day Wedding:

Buy Wellies!
Wellington boots will not only look cute but will give you plenty of fun photo opportunities such as Wedding shoes next to the wellies and Bride and Groom stood together in wellies.

Matching Umbrellas.
Providing matching umbrellas for your guests can make all the difference when looking back at photos. Matching the colour to your theme and bridesmaids dresses can be a nice touch, although clear umbrellas can look brilliant too.

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Have a Back up Ceremony Area.
If you’ve planned an outdoor Wedding then be sure to have an indoor area to retreat to in case the rain begins to fall.

Bring Towels to Dry Seats and Benches.
Sitting outdoors and taking pictures on romantic benches will need to be dried, being prepared will really pay off here.

No one really wants to plan for a rainy Wedding but if you are prepared then you’ll enjoy it either way! Good luck this weekend everyone.

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Sarah Meredith Make-up & Hair Styling

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We love meeting others in the Wedding industry, it’s great to see familiar faces at Weddings and events, this week we’d like to introduce you to the wonderful Sarah Meredith Make up & Hair Stylist. Sarah specialises in creating the perfect look for each individual she works with by providing a creative and individual look that’s second to none.

Weddings are a time when the Bride, Bridesmaids and Mother of the Bride are in the spotlight. Well, anyone within range of the photographer is likely to get snapped! So looking your best can be important on these special days. Choosing a make-up artist and stylist can be difficult, as you want to find someone who will understand the look you want to achieve.

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Sarah describes herself as a, ‘Professional Make-up Artist and Hair Stylist working all over the North West. Available for Model portfolios, Weddings, Make overs, Theatre, Music & TV. I am very passionate about my work and its very important to me that all my clients are satisfied and happy with my results. Make-up has always been a passion of mine, if you’re looking for a friendly, passionate Make-up artist please get in touch. I am creative, and highly motivated. I utilise the face as my canvas and enjoy the challenge different characters, facial features, and forms have to offer me as an Artist.” Sarah Meredith Make-up & Hair Styling Facebook page.

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Sarah’s experience in the Wedding industry spans over 12 years, in that time she’s worked with Channel 4, Cheshire Life Magazine, Dorothy Perkins & many more. Her specialities and services range through fashion, beauty, hairstyling, bridal make-up (European and Asian) and general special occasions. If you have an event coming up then be sure to contact her for beautiful make-up and styling. We assure you’ll love her professional styling.

Enjoy Homemade Frozen Yogurt

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We love relaxing in the Summer with a nice cold frozen yogurt. It’s not long that we can enjoy the sunshine here in England so it’s great to make the most of it and enjoy the time to the full potential with an array of tasty frozen treats. Ice cream and lollies are the obvious choice in the sunshine, but to discover a tasty and healthier option frozen yogurt is the perfect alternative choice.

Making your own frozen treats may seem like a difficult task, but all you need is the patience to allow it to freeze! Selecting your own fruits and flavours will make it the tastiest treat just for you. One of our favourite flavours is ‘Blueberry Frozen Yogurt’, all you need is a food processor and 4 simple ingredients. Simply follow the recipe here:

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Ingredients:
4 cups of frozen blueberries
3 tablespoons of honey
1/2 cup of coconut yogurt
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
3/4 cup flaked coconut (if you want to add this tasty extra)

Add all blueberries, honey, yogurt and lemon juice to your food processor and mix together for 5 minutes, so they smooth out nicely. Then add the mixture in to a container and leave until ready to serve. Simply check the mixture after several hours, and then serve with the flaked coconut on top for a special extra.

Treat yourself and create a tasty treat!

Creating the Perfect Mediterranean Dish

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This time of year has us feeling all Summery, and when the sun comes out we wish for nothing more than to be sat on a Spanish beach taking in the view and sipping a sangria.

What also gets us excited here at Vanilla In Allseasons is the beautiful latin cuisine. Mediterranean food often refers to food originating from regions close to the Mediterranean sea from countries such as Albania, Egypt, Portugal and of course Spain.

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Mediterranean food is rich with flavour, from the beautiful meats which are often included in its dishes such as anchovies and tasty smoked ham. Not only does it taste great but it looks fantastic too. The range of lovely grilled vegetables brings a vibrant set of colours and creates a sweet smell that helps make the Mediterranean cuisine both scrumptious and fragrant.

We at Vanilla love working with Mediterranean food and have a Mediterranean inspired menu. Take a look at page 9 of our formal menu here to find more about our amazing Mediterranean options.

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There are many great dishes from this area of the world, and we have picked a selection of our favourites to create impressive dishes to serve at your events. Whether risotto is your favourite or perhaps a tuscan stew we really do have something for everyone. Contact us here to discuss your desired menu further.

So go on, jump into Summer and start creating your very own Mediterranean dishes

Triplefest 2015!

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It’s that time of year, Summer has arrived and we’re all busy making plans to get together with our friends and family to enjoy the sun. The August bank holiday weekend is a perfect opportunity to spend time outdoors and Triplefest is not to be missed! This fantastic charity event is fun for all the family. With a wide variety of entertainment taking place throughout the weekend, there really is something for everyone. But you don’t have to just watch, you can get involved with the action too. Across the weekend there will be a range of tournaments to enter from five-a-side football, tug-of-war and even bubble football!

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Head over to Rushton Spencer near our good friends Heaton House Farm to discover a small farm nestled between Cheshire and Staffordshire. Click here to find the location and travel details for Triplefest. The farm is not too far from Leek, Macclesfield, Biddulph, Congleton and Buxton, so no matter where you are in Cheshire you won’t have to travel too far away for an amazing weekend of fun and games!

Let’s not forget the wide variety of food and drink available at Triplefest from a wide range of vendors. There will be a Beer Festival running throughout the weekend, what a great opportunity to try and taste local and speciality ales and ciders.

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Image via Triplefest & Kyle Hassall.

All money raised at the event will support local charities such as East Cheshire Hospice and RHSA – Rushton Home School Association to name but a few. So what are you waiting for? Get your tickets here and get ready for a weekend of fantastic entertainment!

Stapeley House Opens As Wedding Venue

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Stapeley House recently opened it’s doors for Wedding ceremonies, step inside a luxury Cheshire home and enjoy your Wedding in style. Due it’s stunning location and rich history it’s the perfect place to tie the knot. You can contact the venue here to arrange an appointment, you will be greeted with drinks whilst you talk about your needs and later be shown around the venue to view its gorgeous interior.

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There are 2 amazing ceremony rooms to choose from, the light and natural Garden Suite & the Great Hall, so you can create the atmosphere that’s right for you. Having the benefit of 2 areas to choose from means that you have the option of an outdoor Wedding, but with the back up of an indoor space in case the weather changes. You need not worry about the weather as both rooms are decorated beautifully, which takes the pressure off the uncertainty of an outdoor ceremony.

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Stapeley House work with Melody Corporation Marquees to provide everything from special occasion marquees to starlight ceilings. The companies which Stapeley House work with allow many skilled and experienced members of the industry to come together and produce the most fabulous events. There are many reasons why you should choose Stapeley House for your Wedding or event, simply take a look at the beautiful grounds…

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Informal Catering Options

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Are you thinking about holding a relaxed event, with minimal stress and formality? Perhaps you want to create an atmosphere whereby all your guests feel completely comfortable and at home. An event where they can let their hair down, feel at ease and really let themselves go. Maybe you are having a family reunion, or a party for your work colleagues, whatever the event is dedicated to here at Vanilla in Allseasons we have right choice for you.

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Are you wondering what sort of food you should present to your guests? How about considering our convenient Bowl Food option? Here at Vanilla in all seasons we are proud to present this forward thinking and tasty concept. Our highly skilled waiters are always on hand, ready to serve these dishes that you can eat wherever you choose.

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From a function hall, to an outdoor marquee our ‘Informal Menu‘ is perfect for all. There is a choice of four dishes to select. If you are interested in this catering offer, then you can read more in the menus section of our website here.

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Best Outside Catering Company for the 3RD Year Running!

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Here at Vanilla In Allseasons we are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the County Brides Award, ‘Best Outside Catering Company’ for the 3rd year running!

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We love attending the County Brides events, it’s brilliant to see all of the outstanding businesses we meet at Weddings and events throughout the year get together to celebrate our collective achievements. To win this award again and again in 2013, 2014 & 2015 is such an honour, and we would like to give a huge thank you to all those who took the time to vote. It means so much to us that we create such fabulous food, experiences & memories for our customers that they take the time to vote for us year after year.

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We were especially impressed by, ‘The North West Wedding Awards Menu 2015’ on the evening of the event in Liverpool, which was extremely good. The varied selection of food from the 5 spiced breast of duck, summer watercress grapefruit salad with a balsamic glaze canapé, to the white chocolate and raspberry créme brûlée with shortbread biscuit were all fantastic.

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Congratulations to all of the other businesses who were involved in the event, both nominees and winners. Everyone we meet provides a fabulous service in this industry, whether it’s venue hospitality or incredible photography. We look forward to seeing you all again soon at the events we will be catering over the Summer!

Thanks everyone.

Team Vanilla In Allseasons

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