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PSST! REMEMBER IT’S MOTHER’S DAY ON 11 MARCH; HERE’S HOW TO MAKE HER DAY USING THE POWER OF GOOD GRUB... 1. TEAPIGS MATCHA LATTE, £9.95/10 sachets – Mum loves matcha? Make her one of these new matcha lattes from Teapigs. The organic sachets contain totally natural ingredients and all the goodness of concentrated green tea. We’ve been supping the chai-flavoured number, whisking the dry ingredients into hot, frothy milk. Once you get over the colour of your latte (it’s green – obvs), you can concentrate on enjoying all the comforting spices and natural nutrients in your cup. Available in Waitrose in Bath and Bristol; teapigs.co.uk 2. LANGHAM ROSÉ 2014, £26/75cl – In the Dorset countryside, Langham Wine Estate’s grapes are grown on south-facing, sloped vineyards, in soil that’s similar to that you’d find in the Champagne region. Rich pink in colour, this English sparkling rosé is made from a blend of Pino Noir and Chardonnay grapes. The whiff of berry and hints of summer fruit flavours will have Ma reluctant to share. Find it at Farleigh Road and White Row farm shops, and online; langhamwine.co.uk. 3. LACOCK DAIRY SALTED CARAMEL ICE CREAM, £1.99/120ml – This Wiltshire ice cream business shares a farm with the cows that provide its milk. Although, if you want to be picky, it’s not technically ice cream at all, but gelato. Gelato contains less fat and air than ice cream, but feels silkier and creamier. The milk that these guys use is sweeter than your average too, meaning they don’t have to add as much sugar as you’d expect. The salted caramel creation is subtle in flavour and luxurious in texture – a sure fire hit. Available at The Deli in Corsham and Allington Farm Shop, as well as other independent businesses; lacockdairy.co.uk. 4. ARJ CHOCOLATE LUXURY SELECTION BOX, £8/12 chocolates – This local chocolatier biz has a double-layered box of treats available for M-Day. Inside are 12 carefully handmade chocolates and truffles in white, milk and dark choc. There’s a gift card with every box too, so you can add your own message to the big lady. Buy them online; arjchocolate.co.uk. 5. THE BAY TREE LEMON MARMALADE, £2.60/220g – Planning breakfast in bed for the special one on Mother’s Day? This new, locally made marmalade is fresh and zingy, with lemon, gin and lime, so will definitely get the day off to a bright start. Put its flavours to work on toast and croissants for brekkie; try using it on home-baked cakes; or perhaps dollop a spoonful into natural yoghurt for a burst of fruity citrus. Find it at Prior Park Garden Centre, Neston Farm Shop, and Larkhall Butchers; thebaytree.co.uk.
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