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BREAD OF LIFE…
Bread comes in so many different types, from bagels, ciabatta, tortillas, potato, garlic, you name it you will find one out there. Bread is a low-fat staple food for many people and a good source […]
Year: 2011
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ALL ABOUT TEA IN THE 1800’s…
In the early 1800’s tea grew in demand across the globe with lots of competition between shipowners. Finding the fastest way of transporting the tea along the Far East shipping routes lead to the development […]
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GIBBON BRIDGE HOTEL, GREEN LANE, CHIPPING, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE…
The Gibbon Bridge Hotel is 15 miles from the heathery moors of the Forest of Bowland in Lancashire which is fast becoming a foodie destination. If you arrive in the afternoon you can enjoy an […]
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THE LAST DAY OF NATIONAL CHOCOLATE WEEK SO TREAT YOURSELF…
Its the last day of National Chocolate week today so now’s the time to have an excuse to raid your fridge and cupboard and enjoy what you have in stock. If you don’t have any […]
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POEMS FOR TEA LOVERS…
Distinguished Leaves: Poems for tea-lovers has a foreword by Nigel Havers. Two of the recessions success stories have been loose leaf tea and poetry put the two together and you have poetea . Here professional […]
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CHOCOLATE AND VANILLA LOAF CAKE…
CHOCOLATE AND VANILLA LOAF CAKE Ingredients 175g/6oz Low Fat Spread 175g/6oz Caster Sugar 175g/6oz Self Raising Flour 1 tables Baking Powder 2 eggs beaten lightly ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 tablesp cocoa powder Method Pre […]
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THE GREAT CHOCOLATE CAKE-OFF, DURING CHOCOLATE WEEK…
Now’s your chance to show your cooking skills as at ‘Chocolate Week; they are on the hunt to taste the greatest amateur chocolate cake. http://chocolateweek.co.uk/newsitem/the-great-chocolate-cake-off/690 The competition is open to all home bakers, for you […]
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A HARDENED SHAMELESS TEA-DRINKER…
I am a hardened and shameless tea-drinker, who has, for twenty years, diluted his meals with only the infusion of this fascinating plant ; whose kettle has scarcely time to cool; who with tea amuses […]
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WINNER OF THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE-OFF…
The winner of this year’s Great British Bake-off Joanne Wheatley won the title with her mini Victorian Sandwiches, which is one of my favourite bakes. The programme has become so popular that M&S has reported […]
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MY VERY OWN ‘Quintessentially’ BRITISH AFTERNOON TEA…
With all my writings on afternoon teas I was getting quite desperate to have one of my own. So, yesterday I had a surprise ‘Vintage Theme Afternoon Tea’ for my friends 60th Birthday. I have […]
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NATIONAL CHOCOLATE WEEK, SIX DAYS TO GO…
National Chocolate week is from the 10th-16th October. Divine Chocolate is the major sponsor of National Chocolate Week and has been ever since it was established eight years ago. Chocolate Week has been voted the […]
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TEA COCKTAILS…
If you go the Tate Galleries in London, Liverpool or St.Ives you will see that they supply JING teas. JING is run by Edward Eisler and his team. By building relationships with the worlds finest […]
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS TO HACK A TEAPOT TO SHOWCASE THEIR USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE ARTS…
MzTEK provides a learning community in technology and arts for women. They have organised Chi-TEK, which was a tea inspired showcase celebrating the work of international acclaimed women artists who utilize computers, electronics and technology […]
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SOME MORE COOKING TIPS…
Just in case you’re planning to do a little cooking To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes or do it the easy way and buy mashed potato mix, […]
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