- Hobbies & interests
New Year Reading List
Cosy reading season starts now, with a blizzard of books to delve into – some newly-released, some highly anticipated.
- Recipes
Yule log recipe
Also known by its French name bouche de Noel, a Yule Log is essentially a filled, rolled chocolate log. It illustrates the ancient Norse and then later Christian tradition based around burning a symbolic log on the hearth fire.
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Candle making guide
Making candles is relatively easy and with a handful of supplies and a little know-how, you can fill your home with light and warmth in no time.
- Recipes
The Christmas Wine List. The Main Event
Wondering which wine is best with Christmas dinner? Read McCarthy & Stone's 2021 recommendations in partnership with Morrisons
- Recipes
The Christmas Wine List. The Grand Finale
With help from our friends at Morrisons, McCarthy & Stone has found the perfect wines/port/sherry to pair with traditional seasonal foods this Christmas. Cheers!
- Recipes
The Christmas Wine list. Get the party started!
Wondering which Christmas Fizz is best for celebrations? Read McCarthy & Stone's 2021 recommendations in partnership with Morrisons
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Homemade edible Christmas gifts 2021
Show the foodie in your life you really care with these thoughtful, creative, homemade edible Christmas gift ideas.
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McCarthy & Stone BIG birthday roundup 2021
Happy Birthday from McCarthy & Stone! Here’s a small selection of some of our biggest birthday celebrations in 2021!
- Recipes
Christmas savoury shortbread biscuit recipe
Recipe for a delicious savoury shortbread, perfect for a Christmas party treat, from our McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living Plus chefs.