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A bite in the air, the leaves starting to turn, autumn is almost here, A copper barrel mug makes the perfect glass for a Moscow Mule, or how about a Spiced Apple Moscow Mule…yum 🍎 What is a Moscow Mule...

The origin of the word “cutlery” s derived from the Old French word “coutelier” (knife), and cutlery originally was used to describe just cutting implements. The origins of word were first documented by use of the term “cutler”, in 1297, in Sheffield (Sheffield Steel even then!). However eating implments...

The colour used in the Smashing logo is known as 'Royal Purple', linking to the quality of the products and service that we offer.  The colour purple has been associated with royalty, power and wealth for centuries. ... Purple's elite status stems from the rarity...

Glassware that has a nucleation point is where the glass (commonly a beer glass, although also great for other carbonised drinks e.g. Fizzy drinks included!) has an etching on the inside bottom of the glass.  This is referred to as nucleated, and the purpose of this is to...

The origin of the word ‘Bar’ is although dating back many years and associated with England for centuries is actually believed to come from an old French word ‘Barra rod’ or ‘Barre’, meaning barrier or rod, which is believed to...

A tiki bar is an exotic-themed drinking establishment that serves elaborate cocktails, mainly rum-based cocktails such as the Mai Tai and Zombie. With unique drinking vessels, and a whole raft of other Tiki bar essentials, not only should the taste take you off...

Let us give a helping hand, believe it or not Christmas 2020 is nearly here, with only a couple of months to go (78 days to be precise), it really is time to be thinking about those Christmas Crackers, Napkins,...

You may not know but in the manufacting of paper tissues and towels there is something called a 'wet factor'  - in short this is the amount of water or moisture that the sheet can take before breaking down.  As...