Rebecca Tomes
Digital Assistant at Gathered
Rebecca is a Digital Assistant for Gathered and loves creating online content, particularly writing articles. Writing has always been a big part of Rebecca’s life, leading her to study English Language at University, but she discovered her love of creating social media content, including photography and video, since enrolling in a level 3 apprenticeship in content creation at the start of this year. Before working for Gathered, Rebecca was the Production Editor of Today’s Quilter for almost two years and fell in love with the world of craft and the wonderful crafty community. She is extremely passionate about how craft is a fantastic mindful activity and believes everyone would benefit from taking up craft as a hobby.
Recent articles by Rebecca Tomes
Keema Scotch eggs
Made using tasty lamb mince and aromatic curry paste, this easy recipe brings a new take on the classic Scotch egg. Recipe and image courtesy of Dairy Diary, dairydiary.co.uk.
Strawberry & raspberry ripple Eton mess pots
Bring a classic British dessert along to your next picnic with this easy Eton mess pot recipe. Recipe and image courtesy of Love Fresh Berries, lovefreshberries.co.uk
Mediterranean veg, houmous & pesto toasted sandwich
This tasty vegan sandwich is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, with tender roasted vegetables, creamy houmous and nutty pesto. Recipe by Nourishing Amy for Jason’s Sourdough, jasonssourdough.co.uk
Marmalade-glazed sausage rolls
Give this picnic classic a tangy twist by adding zesty marmalade. Recipe and image courtesy of La Vieja Fábrica, laviejafabrica.co.uk
These are the top five decor trends for summer 2026
Earthy tones, matcha green and colour-maxxing are set to be summer 2026’s hottest trends. Read on to get inspired!
The RHS Chelsea tricks that made this small new-build garden feel luxurious (anyone can do them!)
Sarah Naybour has brought her outside space to life with colourful flowers,
zoned living areas and wildlife-friendly touches.
Halloumi and asparagus kebabs
Pair crispy halloumi with fresh asparagus for a BBQ staple that's ready in just 20 minutes. Recipe and image courtesy of Aldi, aldi.co.uk
Spatchcock chicken with chimichurri and burnt citrus
Serve succulent chicken slathered in tasty chimichurri at your next BBQ. Recipe and image courtesy of Edenmoor, edenmoor.com
Mtsvadi with adjika (Georgian pork skewers)
Friends and family will love these tender pork skewers, cooked on the barbecue. Recipe and image courtesy of Asda, asda.com
Cobettes with sun-dried tomato chilli butter
These cobettes make the perfect barbecue side, slathered in a punchy sun-dried tomato and chilli butter and ready in under 30 minutes. Recipe and image courtesy
of Asda, asda.com
Walnut and sour cherry rocky road
Enjoy this wholesome, lower-sugar rocky road recipe, made with dark chocolate, walnuts, and tangy sour cherries. Recipe and image courtesy of California Walnuts, californiawalnuts.co.uk
Herby chicken burgers
These juicy chicken burgers are a healthier option and will be a hit with the whole family. Recipe and image courtesy of Honey & Co. Daily by Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer (£28, Quadrille). Photography: Patricia Niven
Easy Korean beef bulgogi
Serve umami-rich marinated beef with rice for an easy midweek meal. Recipe and image courtesy of Tilda, tilda.com
Roasted salmon salad with herb dressing
Flaky salmon, fresh salad and a tasty herb dressing come together in this easy recipe. Recipe and image courtesy of Honey & Co. Daily by Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer (£28, Quadrille). Photography: Patricia Niven
Chicken, spinach and butter bean tagine
This hearty one-pan dish is packed with protein and fibre and is on the table in just 40 minutes. Recipe and image courtesy of Discover Great Veg, discovergreatveg.co.uk
Ultimate new potato salad
This easy recipe gives the classic potato salad a new twist and can be enjoyed as a nutritious main or side dish. Recipe and image courtesy of Tesco Real Food, realfood.tesco.com
Asparagus and pea spring minestone
This wholesome minestrone recipe is full of flavour and takes just 30 minutes to make. Recipe and image courtesy of Enjoy Asparagus, enjoyasparagus.com
Watercress panzanella
Ready in just 30 minutes, this delicious salad is the perfect dish for warm spring and summer evenings. Recipe and image courtesy of The Watercress Company, watercress.co.uk
Orecchiette with sausage and purple sprouting broccoli
Tasty sausage, purple sprouting broccoli and a light, lemon and parmesan sauce combine in this simple pasta recipe. Recipe and image courtesy of Abel & Cole,
abelandcole.co.uk.
Za’atar berry nuts
Baked strawberries and mixed nuts, tossed with aromatic za’atar, make this a quick, nourishing snack. Recipe and image courtesy of Love Fresh Berries, lovefreshberries.co.uk
Chicken and kale chilli
Combining lean chicken mince with black beans and kale, this easy dish offers a healthier twist on the classic chilli recipe. Recipe and image courtesy of Discover Great Veg, discovergreatveg.co.uk
Lentil pomegranate salad with tahini dressing
Hearty, nutrient-packed lentils and grains, drizzled with a creamy tahini dressing and sprinkled with sweet pomegranate seeds – ready in just over 10 minutes. Recipe and image courtesy of Yakult, yakult.co.uk
Peanut butter salmon noodles
Enjoy tender salmon served over wholesome wholewheat noodles and veggies. Recipe and image courtesy of Tesco Real Food, realfood.tesco.com
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