Good Taste
History student Katherine joined us in 2023 and is a welcome addition to the Good Taste team. Always ready for a chat about history, politics (or both!) she is another friendly face behind the counter. Why not pop in and say hello to our newest member of the team! How did you get involved with […]
Law student Isobel combines her hours in the shop with her university degree and a lot of sport (hockey and football to be precise!). And if you think she looks a bit familiar, it’s because she is the younger sister of Good Taste Alumnus Cara! We’re delighted to have Isobel as part of our team […]
The temperature is dropping at the same time as we are consciously turning our heating down… so how to keep warm? We are experts at keeping warm here at Good Taste, our heater doesn’t really work and we have had two winters of keeping the shop door open all day, every day! We thought we […]
Changing our habits – even in a small way – can have a great impact on our fight against climate change and rising plastic pollution. One way of doing this can be with our cleaning products, where there is a range of opportunities for better practice. As the technology develops and investment increases, sustainable products […]
The Great Big Green Week runs from 24th September to the 2nd October 2022 and is the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. Great Big Green Week will unleash a wave of support for action to protect the planet. Tens of thousands of people in every corner of […]
This double chocolate loaf cake is easy to make and even more delicious to eat. It’s the perfect tea time treat! I made my cake with the help of my sous-chef Grace who you can see from the pictures is extremely capable in the kitchen! This recipe was originally from the BBC Good Food website, […]
Dads… they can be notoriously difficult to buy for and with Father’s Day just around the corner you might find yourself in need of a little gift inspiration! Fear not, we have chosen our top pick of fair trade and ethical gifts which not only show your dad you care, but care for people and […]
Children all over the world lack access to proper education or basic learning tools. In some schools, large groups of children are forced to share exercise books, pens and pencils – as there aren’t enough to go around. Many children cannot attend school at all, because they are fleeing the devastation of war. We must raise […]
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 […]
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. […]