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Fair Trade Gifts for Mother’s Day

There’s something so lovely about March, it’s one of my favourite times of year. Finally feeling a bit of sunshine and warmth after months of feeling cold, the clocks go forward, there are baby lambs skipping about and we have Easter (and all its bank holidays!) to look forward to! It’s also a great time […]

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Pots de Crème au Chocolat

This French inspired chocolate recipe is the perfect dessert for you Valentine’s Day supper. This simple recipe is great when you need a dessert that is sure to impress. Originally from ‘The Times Calendar Cookbook’ by Katie Stewart, this recipe is a favourite of Jenny’s and has been served to many friends over the years. […]

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Fairtrade Energy Bars

These energy bars are a staple snack in my house- I use them to refuel after a run or workout since they are a great source of protein and natural sugars. More importantly, they taste delicious, are quick and easy to make, and can be made entirely from Fairtrade ingredients available at Good Taste! Ingredients […]

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Meet Cara

Outdoor enthusiast Cara is one of our student employees here at Good Taste. Cara juggles her hours in the shop with her Modern History Masters and playing a lot of hockey! She’s always ready with a smile and to help the customers with whatever they need. We thought we would get to know Cara a […]

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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chocolate chip cookies are absolutely delicious, easy to make and what’s more they are Vegan – perfect for Veganuary! This recipe creates a chewy textured cookie, but the addition of oats into the mixture means that they don’t fall apart yet still melt in the mouth! This recipe is from www.thevegspace.co.uk and as always […]

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Cosy Winterwear To Keep You Warm

It’s pretty chilly out there. I hate the winter season for the cold and wet weather. I always get a persistent runny nose around this time, and the cold air affects my sensitive skin as well. It can be really hard to get out of bed in the morning when its still dark outside, and […]

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Meet Kornel

Kornel has joined our team as a retail assistant through the Kickstart scheme – this is his first job! You will find Kornel ready to serve you with a smile and his eagerness to learn new things has meant that he has quickly taken on lots of jobs from cleaning to shelf stacking! Kornel is […]

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Christmas Gift Hamper Guide

Everybody loves a hamper! Who wouldn’t like to receive a gift box full of luxurious Fairtrade, handmade, and sustainable products? It’s like a hug in a box. If you’re running out of ideas for your family’s Christmas presents, try one of our beautiful hampers. Your shopping troubles end here. We’ve got something for every member […]

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Fairtrade Vegan Chocolate, Vanilla & Coconut Flapjack

I made this flapjack last week for a baby group I help to run. We currently have mums attending with a range of dietary needs, so I switched up my usual flapjack recipe for a new one. Instead of butter, I used vegan margarine, and also included Fairtrade vegan chocolate from Traidcraft. It was delicious! […]

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Interview With Myself

Hi, I’m Hope, a new addition to the staff here at Good Taste. I thought I’d introduce myself, and answer a few questions about my life in and out of the shop. How did you get involved with helping at Good Taste? I was hired by Good Taste as part of a six month long […]