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Best things to do in UK national parks

by Qin Xie

Published on Staysure on 29th April 2021

From majestic peaks and rolling hills to serene lakes and rugged coastlines, the UK’s national parks have a lot to offer holidaymakers looking for a UK staycation.

But this year marks a particularly special anniversary – for it was 70 years ago, on 17 April 1951, that the Peak District became the UK’s first national park under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act of 1949.

In the 70 years since, 14 more national parks were established with the latest one, South Downs, only created in 2009.

Read more at Staysure

8 best steak knives for the perfect slice every time

by Qin Xie

Published on The Independent on 22th April 2021

What’s worse than a piece of overcooked steak? A knife that’s so blunt, you’re having to fight it for every shredded bite.

When you’ve struggled with a steak knife – and many of us have – you know the value that a razor-sharp blade can bring to the table.

While most steak knives have serrated blades, we actually found during our testing that blades with a smooth edge worked best. These sliced through the meat to produce fine, even cuts, rather than tearing through it and ripping it apart.

Read more at The Independent

6 best water flossers for deeper cleaning and healthy gums

by Qin Xie

Published on The Independent on 19th April 2021

Flossing should be an essential part of our dental routine to help keep our teeth clean, our mouths fresh and our gums healthy.

“The majority of tooth decay starts in the gaps between the teeth,” according to Professor Quintus van Tonder, a leading dentist at Church Street Dental Practice, “which is why interdental cleaning is so important.”

Indeed, as well as helping to stop plaque build up, flossing can also help dislodge trapped food that might be difficult to remove through brushing alone.

Read more at The Independent

10 best snack boxes to bring variety to your tastebuds

by Qin Xie

Published on The Independent on 17th April 2021

We are a nation of snackers.

Whether it’s crisps and nuts, or snack bars and cakes, we love them all – and in the last year, the boredom of lockdown has only driven the snack market to new heights.

In fact, Mintel estimates that the UK savoury snack market alone soared by £173 million in 2020 compared with the previous year, and is now worth around £4.47 billion.

Read more at The Independent

BELLISSIMO Smeg stand mixer review: How does the SMF02 compare to KitchenAid?

by Qin Xie

Published on The Sun digital on 7th April 2021

WE kneaded, mixed and whisked up a storm in the kitchen for this Smeg stand mixer review.

But does the family-owned Italian stand up to the test? And how does the SMF02 50’s style mixer compare to competitors like KitchenAid?

The Smeg SMF02 stand mixer is a sleek 50’s style machine that will add a pop of colour to your kitchen.

Read more at The Sun digital