Kick off the new Bake Off season with free workshops from Home Store + More

As Channel 4’s Great British Bake Off gears up for another tense ten weeks in the tent, Home Store + More’s Craigleith store is hosting a series of FREE family friendly Bake Off-style workshops on Saturday 31st August. Continue reading Kick off the new Bake Off season with free workshops from Home Store + More

Win afternoon tea for two with Home Store + More

Retailer thanks local community for going the extra mile

To celebrate this year’s national Afternoon Tea Week, Home Store + More, Your Quality Homeware Specialist, is inviting members of the public to nominate people in their local community they think deserve a treat.

Nominations can be submitted for friends, family, work colleagues or local people who have gone the extra mile for their community. Winners will receive a £50 voucher to spend in Home Store + More’s Craigleith branch, along with a luxurious afternoon tea for two at The Waldorf Astoria (Caledonian) Hotel.

Rachael Neill, store manager at Home Store + More’s Craigleith branch, said: “There is a wonderful community spirit in our area with so many members of the community helping each other every day to make this a fantastic place to live and work.

“At Home Store + More, we want to give back to our local community and thank those who have gone above and beyond with a special celebration during Afternoon Tea Week.

“We will be encouraging our followers to nominate anyone they think deserves a treat. Winners will enjoy a relaxing and tasty afternoon of treats as well as a complimentary gift voucher to redeem in store.”

It’s quick and easy to nominate someone in your community who you think should enjoy a little indulgence. Simply find us on Facebook where nominations will open at 8am on Friday 9th August 2019 and close at 3pm on 12th August 2019 – that’s this afternoon!

With an array of baking, cake decorating and cookware supplies in store, Home Store + More has everything you need to host the perfect Afternoon Tea party.

Full competition details can be found on our Facebook site.

Foodies Festivalgoers gear up for Bake Off with cupcake challenge from Home Store + More

Do you struggle to get an even bake or are you keen to shake up your showstopper?

As Channel 4’s Bake Off gears up for another tense ten weeks in the tent, local retailer Home Store + More will be hosting a series of Bake Off-style cupcake decorating challenges at this weekend’s Foodies Festival (2-4th August 2019).

In the beautiful surroundings of Inverleith Park, visitors to the event will be invited inside Home Store + More’s own ‘Bake Off’ gazebo to learn the art of creating the perfect cupcake. With inspirational ideas and store colleagues on hand to help, the family-friendly drop-in activity will be available throughout the Festival weekend.

Rachael Neill, store manager at Home Store + More’s Craigleith store, said: “Whatever the weather, at this year’s Festival we’re inviting guests to join us in our tent to create their own cupcake masterpiece.

“For bakers of all ages, we will have cakes ready to decorate throughout each day with a whole selection of tasty treats. So, whether you prefer a classic swirl, a unicorn horn or something that’s guaranteed a Hollywood handshake, everyone is sure to leave with a delicious treat.

“We’re inviting everyone who attends to sign up to our Plus+ Membership to be in with the chance of winning one of our exclusive Baking Bundles worth over £180.”

Participants of the Home Store + More Bake Off-style event will also receive a special 20% off all kitchenware voucher for the store at Craigleith Retail Park, just a few minutes journey time from Inverleith Park.

With an array of baking, cake decorating tools and cookware supplies in store, Home Store + More has everything you need for an autumn of folding, crumbling, whipping and icing. For more Bake Off tips and ideas, follow Home Store + More on Facebook or Instagram.