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Mar
Purim
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Purim – The Festival of Giving
Purim is a Jewish festival celebrated annually on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adar, which usually falls out in February or March. The festival of Purim celebrates the Jewish people in the 4th century BCE, from destruction at the hands of an evil
07
Mar
Perfect Mothers Day Gifts
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Perfect Mothers Day Gifts
Mother’s Day in the UK is just around the corner – Sunday 27th March! It’s a great day to acknowledge all the love and support your mum gives you. That’s why we have compiled a list of all the Perfect Mothers Day Gifts to show her yourPancake Day
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Pancake Day
On 1st March the event celebrated internationally as ‘Pancake Day’ will take place. Unlike many modern ‘Hallmark’ holidays, Pancake Day actually has a lot of historical significance, and meaning behind it. The origins of Pancake Day are as follows. In around 1000 AD, the first mentions of a day in
21
Feb
Walnut Tree Gulfood Dubai
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Walnut Tree Gulfood Dubai
Walnut Tree Gulfood Dubai. Nick and I were blessed to be able to attend Gulfood in Dubai last week. It was an incredible event, with over 4,000 companies from more than 100 countries participating. As a growing business, we feel it is important to keep up withNutritional Value of Dried Fruit
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Nutritional Value of Dried Fruit
Dried fruit is our longest serving and best-selling product at Walnut Tree. Last week in our blog we explored how many nuts one should be eating in a day. This week, we’re taking a look at the portion sizes recommended by doctors and nutritionists for theNutritional value of nuts
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Nutritional value of nuts, How many nuts can I eat per day?
At Walnut Tree Gifts, we love nuts – it’s all in the name! Nuts are a nutritious and delicious snack, that provided you are not allergic to them, are incredibly good for you. However, if you’ve ever overindulged, you’ll
12
Jan
Veganuary 2022
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Veganuary 2022
At an estimate, around 2 million people in the UK are taking on Veganuary. The challenge not to consume any animal products for the entire month of January. Apparently, around 8% of the UK only eat plant based food – that’sWalnut Tree: A Year in Review
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Walnut Tree: A Year in Review
Its hard to believe another year has passed; another tough round of lockdowns, restrictions and vaccinations. Despite this, we’ve weathered the storm at Walnut Tree, mostly thanks to our dedicated employees and our loyal customers. Without you, we could not have enjoyed the successful year
06
Dec
Best Vegan Mince Pies
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Best Vegan Mince Pies
Is there such thing as Christmas dinner without the best vegan mince pies? They are definitely one of the most common foods found on tables during the festive season. In Samuel Pepys’ diaries, you will find an entry in which he claims his wife stayed up until
29
Nov
Pecans in Milk Chocolate Dusted Cocoa
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New Product – Pecans in Milk Chocolate Dusted Cocoa
Who doesn’t love new things? We do, and that’s why we couldn’t let a year go by without introducing a new
22
Nov
Stir Up Sunday 2021
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Stir Up Sunday 2021
Stir Up Sunday 2021. One of the most important features of Christmas is the pudding – the table is really quite empty without one. A Christmas pudding takes weeks of preparation – as any important feature of the holiday should! That’s why the last day before Advent
07
Nov
The Best All-Natural Marzipan in England
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The Best All-Natural Marzipan in England
Our marzipan fruits are beautifully crafted, it's easy to mistake them for actual fruit! The colours are so vibrant and realistic, which is a huge part of the appeal. Some people, however, may look at them
04
Nov
Best Corporate Gifts for Christmas 2021
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Best Corporate Gifts for Christmas 2021
Reaching the end of the year, especially another COVID year, is a huge milestone for a business. Your employees and colleagues have kept going through the hardest of times. It is traditional to take a minute to reflect and give thanks for all their hard
24
Oct
Ginger, Lemon and Orange Peel
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Family Favourites – Chocolate Covered Ginger, Lemon and Orange Peel
If your family is anything like mine, they love their food! And if your family is anything like mine, they complain when you make the same meals or buy the same snacks all the time. If you’re looking to try something
18
Oct
Best Stocking Fillers and Gifts 2021
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Best Stocking Fillers and Gifts 2021
For those who may not know, it is a tradition amongst celebrants that on Christmas Eve, an empty sock is hung from the fireplace for Santa Claus (or Saint Nicholas) can fill it with small gifts. Many may choose to fill their own stockings or
12
Oct
Christmas Shows and Fairs 2021
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Christmas Shows and Fairs 2021
It’s our favourite time of year – show time! We love coming out to see our customers in the most beautiful parts of our country and basking in the festive spirit. We are delighted to be back in person at these events after a break due
04
Oct
Award winning Glace Fruit
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We won a Great Taste Award! Award winning Glace Fruit!
This week we got some incredibly exciting news – we received another Great Taste Award, for our glace fruit! These also won in 2018
15
Sep
Best vegan gifts
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What is a Vegan anyway?
Over the last few years, the number of vegans in the UK has quadrupled. According to the Vegan Society, 4% of Europe’s population are vegan – a number that is rising year on year. But what exactly makes a person vegan? The most basic definition is someone
06
Sep
Best Chocolate Nuts
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Best Chocolate Nuts
Cocoa Powder – Our Secret Weapon for the Best Chocolate Nuts in England
It’s highly likely that after reading this blog, you will go onto our shop page and buy some of our best chocolate nuts dusted in cocoa. Why, because they are simply irresistible. What makes them so special?
20
Aug
Reuse and repurpose Walnut Tree ribbon
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Reuse Walnut Tree ribbon
Walnut Tree Ribbon is iconic. An understated yet classy piece of material that adds the perfect final touch to our product. Once the edible gift has been consumed, there is no need to throw the ribbon away. We believe that sustainability is absolutely paramount and even somethingShopping Cart
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