Stories

Illustration of a ribbon-wrapped gift, plain jar, coffee pouch and cup with evergreen foliage.
October 11, 2026
Find a thoughtful British-made Christmas gift with advice on provenance, recipient tastes, food gift boxes, personal messages and delivery.
Illustration of ceramic cups, a balance scale, clock, thread and packaging.
October 10, 2026
An honest look at small-batch pricing: setup time, hands-on work, materials and selling costs—and why a higher price is not proof of better value.
Rows of blossoming apple trees on a hillside, with green fields beyond.
September 20, 2026
From medium-dry sparkling to still and 0.5%, we tried five bottles from the family-run Dorset maker. Here’s what stood out—and which we’d choose for dinner, gifting or a sweeter preference.
Kent wooden hairbrush and red presentation box on the right of a dark, art-directed still life.
September 9, 2026
Founded in 1777, Kent has more to offer than a date on a box. Its factory, archive and product range reveal a working manufacturer—and why the origin of each brush still matters.
Tacos topped with pink pickled cauliflower, with a Wild Root jar partly visible beside the plate.
September 9, 2026
Something rich, something sharp, something with crunch. Two Wild Root jars reminded us how little it can take to make an ordinary lunch better.
A Wild Root Bread & Butter Pickles jar on the right of a wooden board in a warm, dark still life.
September 8, 2026
Wild Root tells us its packaged products grew out of its working café in Halsall. Having tried two of its pickles, we can see the appeal of a jar with a clear job to do on the plate.