{"id":3769,"date":"2021-05-30T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-30T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3769"},"modified":"2021-11-03T12:47:03","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T12:47:03","slug":"unleash-your-inner-bbq-master","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/unleash-your-inner-bbq-master\/","title":{"rendered":"Unleash Your Inner BBQ Master"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">In our last blog we wrote about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/rise-of-the-british-bbq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u2018Rise of the British BBQ\u2019<\/a>.&nbsp; This is absolutely true.&nbsp; Us Brits are banging out some amazing food and recipes in our BBQ get togethers.  We are becoming Kings and Queens of the BBQ and we are here to help you unleash your inner BBQ master.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We are all thinking outside of the box when it comes to our recipes ideas.  Let your creative side out.  Why not host a vegetarian BBQ feast?  Think of all the skewers you can create, from colourful vegetables to seasonal fruits.  The options are endless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/homeware\/Denby\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-2-003-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Become the BBQ Queen or King of your home with some incredible recipes served on Slate House's fantastic Denby range\" class=\"wp-image-3774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-2-003-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-2-003-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-2-003-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-2-003-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-2-003-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-2-003.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Fig Skewers with a honey &amp; balsamic glaze topped with crushed roast pistachios served on one of our a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/homeware\/Denby\/Denby%20Bowls\/studio-blue-chalk-medium-ridged-bowl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Denby Studio Blue Chalk Ridged Bow<\/a>l.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Planning for Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We\u2019ve teamed up with <a href=\"https:\/\/meatmattersltd.co.uk\/?page_id=118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oliver Woolnough<\/a> and the team from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nothingbutbbq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nothing But BBQ<\/a>&nbsp;to guide you through the summer and show you how to upgrade your outdoor experience.  We&#8217;ve got recipe ideas and creative ways to style up your &#8216;al fresco&#8217; dining area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-147.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-147-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"BBQ Tips with Slate House and Olly Woolnough\" class=\"wp-image-3658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-147-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-147-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-147-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-147-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-147-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-147.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Oliver Woolnough from <a href=\"https:\/\/meatmattersltd.co.uk\/?page_id=118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meat Matters Ltd<\/a> &amp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nothingbutbbq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Nothing But BBQ<\/a> serves up us his best BBQ and outdoor dining tips<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Skewered<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">One of our favourite BBQ cookery books which was released recently is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Skewered-Recipes-Sticks-Around-World\/dp\/1912983427\/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?dchild=1&amp;keywords=skewered+marcus+bawdon&amp;qid=1621885462&amp;sprefix=skewe&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUDRCQU5KSEJRVzNIJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDc2NDQ5MUU3SERFNVNWR09aMyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjM0NzI3Mko3OUdCOFdLOVpVMiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skewered<\/a> by <a href=\"http:\/\/countrywoodsmoke.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marcus Bawdon<\/a>.&nbsp; Marcus is a bit of a hero of ours as he really knows his stuff.&nbsp; Marcus not only runs Country Wood Smoke BBQ School from his home in Devon but also is the editor of UK BBQ Magazine and has a series of cookery books available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Fundamentals of Cooking Outdoors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">When cooking outdoors you need to know the fundamentals of cooking on a BBQ.&nbsp; From the best fuel to use, smoking woods and how to set up your barbeque, Marcus explains all of this and also why a lid on your BBQ can really help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LhFIOAn-_KE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Tanzanian Chicken Mishkaki<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Oliver Woolnough shows us how to cook one of Marcus&#8217; recipes from Skewered. This recipe is inspired by the flavours of India, The Middle East and Africa.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-144.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-144-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-144-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-144-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-144-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-144-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-144-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-144.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Ingredients:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">1 green &amp; 1 red bell pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">2 skinless chicken breasts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>For the Marinade<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">4 tbsp plain\/natural yogurt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">1 tsp ground turmeric<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">2 finely chopped cloves of garlic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">1 tsp runny honey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Juice of 1\/2 a lime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Pinch of salt &amp; pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">2 tsp freshly chopped coriander<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/homeware\/ironware\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-051-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-051-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-051-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-051-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-051-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-051-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-051.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Chop your herbs with one of our hand forged stainless steel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/homeware\/ironware\/hand-forged-herb-chopper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">herb choppers<\/a>.  <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Method<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Cut the peppers and chicken breasts into 3 x 3cm squares.  Mix the marinade ingredients together and stir in the cubes of chicken.  Leave to marinate for approximately 1 hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Set up your grill with medium to hot coals for close proximity cooking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Thread 2 cubes of chicken onto each skewer.  Now add a few squares of bell pepper.  Continue until your skewers are loaded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Place your skewers onto the grill and cook for a few minutes before turning.  Make sure they are cooked thoroughly before serving. This should take approximately 8-10 minutes in total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Sprinkle with extra coriander to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Now you&#8217;ve unleashed your inner BBQ master.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-128-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-128-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-128-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-128-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-128-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-128-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-128-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-128-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Monkfish Skewers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Check out this video of how to create the BBQ Coconut Curry Monkfish recipe from Skewered.&nbsp; This is a mix of coconut milk, curry powder and lime, finished with coriander and freshly chopped chillies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_WxdNug4de8?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Don&#8217;t Forget The Extras<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Your BBQ party doesn&#8217;t just have to revolve around the food cooked on the grill.  Give your guests a treat with some of their favourite cheeses.  We have a wide range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/welsh-slate\/welsh-slate-cheese-boards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Welsh Slate cheeseboards<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/welsh-slate\/welsh-slate-cheese-boards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-045-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-045-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-045-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-045-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-045-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-045-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-045-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Make It Personal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If it&#8217;s a personal touch you&#8217;re looking for then look no further than our amazing personalised products.  You may be celebrating a &#8216;BIG&#8217; birthday or having a corporate event, why not serve up some treats on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/welsh-slate\/Trays-Runners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Welsh slate trays<\/a> which can be personalised to your design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/welsh-slate\/Trays-Runners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-123-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-123-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-123-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-123-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-123-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-123-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-123.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">You Didn&#8217;t Miss It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Don&#8217;t worry!  You didn&#8217;t miss the recipe for this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/rise-of-the-british-bbq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grilled Sweet Potato Salad<\/a> from Genevieve Taylor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/rise-of-the-british-bbq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-2-021-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-2-021-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-2-021-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-2-021-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-2-021-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-2-021-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-2-021.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Set The Mood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Set the mood for the evening for a catch up with friends and family with Slate House&#8217;s ranges of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/home-fragrance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">candles<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/home-fragrance\/handmade-tealight-holders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">candle holders<\/a>.  Not only do they look fantastic but our huge variety of scents will really set the mood too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/home-fragrance\/handmade-tealight-holders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-037B-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-037B-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-037B-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-037B-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-037B-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-037B-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/VA-Apr21-037B.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Slate House&#8217;s Welsh slate tealight holder with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/home-fragrance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">range of tealights<\/a> make a sophisticated impression<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">A Gift For Your Garden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Welcome your guests with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slate-house.co.uk\/personalised\/personalised-hanging-signs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slate House Welsh slate hanging sig<\/a>n.  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