Can you put metal in the microwave?
The answer used to be “definitely not”. It’s something that’s been drilled into us since we were children. However, with our NEW Meal Prep Sets, it’s possible. Read how we’ve done it.
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The answer used to be “definitely not”. It’s something that’s been drilled into us since we were children. No metal in the microwave! But in fact, it’s much more to do with the shape and type of metal used.
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The answer used to be “definitely not”. It’s something that’s been drilled into us since we were children. However, with our NEW Meal Prep Sets, it’s possible. Read how we’ve done it.
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Christmas with Black+Blum
In this guide you’ll find which of our products are best suited to what you’re looking for this Christmas – from the hike, to the commute, to the park, we have something for everyone.
Keep readingCHRISTMAS WITH BLACK+BLUM – EUROPE
In this guide you’ll find which of our products are best suited to what you’re looking for this Christmas – from the hike, to the commute, to the park, we have something for everyone.
Keep readingCHRISTMAS WITH BLACK+BLUM – UNITED STATES
In this guide you’ll find which of our products are best suited to what you’re looking for this Christmas – from the hike, to the commute, to the park, we have something for everyone.
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Homemade Vegan Ice Cream
Super quick, easy and delicious, this plant-based ice cream is a great way to use over ripe bananas and can be modified to add whatever toppings or flavours your like.
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How to recharge your charcoal
Our binchotan charcoal filters last about 3 months if you’re filtering 1.1L (37 fl oz) of water, or until you can taste the difference – at which point you should recharge.
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How does charcoal filter water?
The history of binchotan charcoal, how it works and what you can do with it.
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Behind the Design: The Explorer Bottle
Welcome to the Behind the Design series, where you can learn more about the process behind our products, starting with our newest member: The Explorer Bottle.
Keep readingTHE CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
In this guide you’ll find which of our products are best suited to what you’re looking for this Christmas – from the hike, to the commute, to the park, we have something for everyone.
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VERMICELLI NOODLE SALAD
Deliciously fresh and zingy, this vegan salad is a sure-fire way to brighten up any lunchtime.
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QUINOA & ALMOND PORRIDGE
Delicious and hearty, this porridge recipe is vegan and can be made in advance and stored for up to 4 days in the fridge.
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QUINOA & CHICKEN SALAD
Super easy and delicious salad which can be eaten hot, cold or anything in between. The pomegranate seeds add burst of freshness, and along with the dates, provide great sweet pops of flavour.
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FRUITY CHIA PUDDING
A quick and easy breakfast to whip up before work or even the night before. Peach and raspberries are a great summer fruit combination, but you could also switch it up for banana and blueberry, or pineapple and kiwi for a tropical twist.
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GREEN FRIDAY PLEDGE
November 18, 2020 | by Dan Black We’re championing Green Friday (not Black Friday!). Rather than discounting our products, we will pledge 15% of all sales generated between Green Friday – Cyber Monday to the Trees for Cities charity. Trees for Cities are a UK-based charity who work internationally to improve lives by planting trees in cities.…
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STAYING HEALTHY IN WINTER LOCKDOWN WITH FRILUFTSLIV
Winter isn’t coming.. it’s already here. With many parts of the northern hemisphere in the grips of a second lockdown, these shorter days and longer nights feel more heavy than normal and we need to find ways to brighten our days and lift our spirits. So let’s look to the Norwegians who are very experienced with living through…
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MONOCLE INTERVIEW WITH DAN BLACK
Monocle, the worlds leading global affairs and lifestyle magazine, interview our co-founder and lead designer, Dan Black. Get an insight into Black+Blum’s past, present and future, in this insightful personal interview. Listen here.
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BLACK+BLUM PARTNER WITH PRADA
We are thrilled to partner with the world famous luxury fashion brand Prada, to supply a selection of our co-branded designs that feature alongside the Prada Re-Nylon collection. Prada Re-Nylon is a sustainable line of Prada products executed using unique regenerated nylon, obtained through the recycling and purification process of plastic waste collected from oceans, fishing nets,…
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DESIGNING THE BEST STAINLESS STEEL LUNCH BOX
When we set out to create a new product, we always try to make it the best possible design we can. Before we start sketching any concepts, we first form a detailed brief that covers key functions that the product must have. This might sound restrictive but it greatly helps focus the creative side and…
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HERE’S TO THE LUNCHTIME APPRECIATION SOCIETY
Certainly not to ignore the challenges of the last few months of lockdown, but in all the chaos, one of the biggest benefits I found from working from home was mealtime with my family. I am no home chef, but I often make breakfast and I’m known in our house for a bit of experimenting…
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PRODUCTS WITH SOUL… OUR APPROACH TO SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
(This is a recent article I wrote for the latest edition of Designing, the design, and technology magazine for schools, colleges, and universities). Designers hold some of the responsibility for the environmental crisis the world now faces. We helped fuel the consumer society we live in and created all the products that the market bought but…
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4 TIPS FOR HOSTING A ZERO-WASTE DINNER PARTY
From plastic packaging to leftover food, dinner parties can result in a lot of waste. Here, Katie Georgeson, from premium kitchen appliance manufacturer Stoves, gives us her top tips for hosting a zero-waste get together. A recent survey we conducted showed that staying in is the new going out, and the average household throws at…
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BEWARE OF FAKE NEWS ABOUT CHARCOAL FILTERS
The internet is full of factual websites, but you have to be cautious and not believe everything you read. So let’s start with the facts…Black+Blum have been importing and selling genuine Binchotan charcoal for over eight years. We are not a new ‘start up’ company who has just jumped on the recent trend for charcoal – a…
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DEALING WITH COMPANIES WHO COPY US
I should start by saying I hate people who copy our designs. Many companies in our industry, take an existing product and simply apply a logo, colour or pattern to make it their own. We are innovators and ahead of the game. Our ethos at black+blum is to thrive on the creation of original designs from scratch. We…
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SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT DESIGN?
I need to start by saying that designing environmentally friendly products is not a short term fad. Environmental consideration for any new product is here to stay and will only become more important in the future. Primarily we are a design company first, but if we do our job well, our products will encourage our…
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Internet regorge de sites Web factuels, mais vous devez être prudent et ne pas croire tout ce que vous lisez.Alors commençons par les faits… QUI EST BLACK + BLUM ? Black + Blum existe depuis 22 ans et importe et vend du charbon actif Binchotan authentique depuis plus de huit ans. Nous ne sommes pas…
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EAT TO PLAY BETTER GOLF, MAINTAIN YOUR HEALTH & SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT…
We’ve partnered with professional athlete Iona Stephen to hear more about the importance of taking a lunchbox and water bottle with you on the golf course. What to eat on the golf course and when? What do you take with you when you play a round of golf? I know there is a lot to remember…clubs, shoes, balls, tees…trolly…suncream…the list can…
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EASY WAYS TO KEEP HYDRATED AT WORK
Staying healthy throughout the work day is important. From eating right and getting plenty of exercise, to knowing what normal cholesterol levels are, it’s important to stay on top of the condition of your body. But, one thing a lot of hard-working people often forget to focus on is staying hydrated. Think about it – have…
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WHY LUNCH BREAKS ARE IMPORTANT TO YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
It’s easy to wolf down a pre-packaged sandwich at your desk, taking a total of about 3 minutes for your daily lunch and working the whole way through, but is that really the best way to do things? Not only do those ready meals contain a whole lot of salt and fat, which is terrible…
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