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ANNUAL MARMALADE AWARDS…
The Annual Marmalade Awards and Festival which takes place once a year at Dalemain Mansion on the 25th and 26th February, 2012 in Cumbria. It is filled with the smell of marmalade as it toasts […]
Month: December 2011
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BAKING MAD…
Baking Mad is a website that has everything you want to know about baking. It has recipes, ideas, tips and a club with discounts and competitions and offers. http://www.bakingmad.com It has pictures and videos to […]
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GETTING THE CAKE BAKING RIGHT FOR CHRISTMAS…
Make sure the oven is hot. Put the fruitcake dish in a baking dish half-filled with water to prevent burning around the edges. To prevent burnt, hard-crusted fruitcakes, cover pans with aluminum foil for the […]
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EASY DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE AND MERINGUE BAILEY’S TRIFLE…
Ingredients 1 Chocolate covered Swiss roll 2 x Meringue nests (crushed) 2 x packets of Chocolate delight 1 Medium carton of whipping cream 4 x tablespoons of Baileys Cream 1 x tablespoon chocolate chips or […]
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THE HISTORY OF THE SCONE…
This Scottish Quick Bread is said to have taken its name from the Stone of Destiny (or Scone) the place where Scottish kings were once crowned. It is especially popular in the UK, US, Canada, […]
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LAVINIAS TEA PARTY, VINTAGE STYLE…
Lavinias just loves baking, dressing up in vintage clothing and collecting pretty vintage china sets, so it only seemed natural for her to turn these hobbies into a business, ‘Lavinias Tea Party’. She makes bunting […]
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THE BEST CUPPA IN TOWN…
If your busy in town buying your Christmas shopping you soon get ready for a cuppa, and with so many cafe’s to choose from it ends up being which one has a free table. Well, […]
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AFTERNOON TEA VOUCHERS FOR CHRISTMAS..
My daughter bought me some for part of my Christmas present last year and it was something to look forward to when the spring arrived. Below is my top five sites for afternoon tea vouchers. […]
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CHOCOLATE MACAROONS 1950’s STYLE…
With Vintage back en vogue at the moment, its no surprise that some of the old recipes are coming back onto our food tables. One popular one which hasn’t changed an ounce since the 1950’s […]
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THE TOP TEN BEST PLACES FOR AFTERNOON TEA IN LONDON…
According to ‘Pursuitist (Find and share good things in life) http://www.pursuitist.com website, they list the following as the top ten best places for afternoon tea in London. 1.The Lanesborough 2.The Foyer at Claridge’s 3.The Caramel […]
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WALLACE AND GROMIT’S CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION ‘GREAT BRITISH TEA PARTY’…
Don’t forget all this week is Wallace and Gromit’s Great British Tea Party until 10th December. It’s their 4th time of hosting this tea party to celebrate Christmas and help sick children across the world. […]
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TEA DANCE Â…
Step back in time at the Tea Dance in the historic Palm Court at The Waldorf Hotel in London. On the 18th December, a live five piece band will entertain you with all the ballroom […]
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FLOWERING TEA FOR CHRISTMAS…
Flowering tea consists of flowering bulbs with leaves tied around the flowers. Each exotic bulb blossoms spectacularly in hot water and produces a wonderful drink full of antioxidants, as well as looking and smelling great. […]