June 2012 - AfternoonTea4two

BAKING TIP…

29 June 2012 Treeca 0

For a really moist fruit cake, use marmalade instead of candid peel.

STRAWBERRY & VANILLA or LYCHEE & MANGO TEA…

28 June 2012 Treeca 0

Whittards of Chelsea have two new tea flavours, both which sound delicious. Strawberry and Vanilla, which is an infusion of fresh ripe strawberry and rich creamy vanilla. Lychee and Mango, which is an infusion of […]

ELDERFLOWER CORDIAL RECIPE…

27 June 2012 Treeca 0

NOW, is the time to pick your elder flowers before it’s to late. They call it the ‘free harvest of the year’. The hedgerows are bursting with blossoms at the moment and the elder flowers […]

FRUIT CAKE BAKING TIPS…

24 June 2012 Treeca 0

For a really moist fruit cake, use marmalade instead of candid peel. Always soak your dried fruit overnight and for extra flavour soak the fruit in apple or orange juice or marinate in your […]

A TEA READER, LIVING LIFE ONE CUP AT A TIME by Katrina Avila Munichiello, BOOK REVIEW…

21 June 2012 Treeca 0

A TEA READER, LIVING LIFE ONE CUP AT A TIME by Katrina Avila Munichiello, BOOK REVIEW… The book is written in five sections which are appropriately listed as First Steep, Second Steep…. However, its not […]

TIPS ON USING FLOUR IN BAKING…

19 June 2012 Treeca 0

Flour in baking, a high gluten flour would be used for bread and a low gluten flour for cakes So use flours with high protein content such as strong and durum, for breads and pasta. […]

TOURNAMENT BISCUIT TREATS FOR THE OLYMPICS…

19 June 2012 Treeca 0

My favourite biscuit makers are keeping track of the Olympic field events, and all the others, by selling their selection of decorated biscuits with sporting designs. You can find out more details about the colour […]

MIRACLE MATCHA TEA…

19 June 2012 Treeca 0

Matcha is derived from an ancient process of grinding the highest quality whole tea leaves into a fine powder. Matcha has been used for centuries by the Zen Buddhists to help keep them alert and […]

CHOCOLATE BISCUIT CAKE RECIPE..

17 June 2012 Treeca 0

CHOCOLATE BISCUIT CAKE RECIPE.. Ingredients 225g dark chocolate 2 tbsp raisins 2 large eggs 2 tsp caster sugar 225g butter or margarine ½ tsp vanilla extract 225g plain biscuits (broken) 25g walnuts (chopped) Method Line […]

BAKE FREE BIRTHDAY CAKES FOR KIDS…

15 June 2012 Treeca 0

‘Free Cakes for Kids’ was launched so a group of passionate amateur bakers could provide birthday cakes for children who went without. Henriette Lundgren was inspired to set it up after hearing of a similar […]

CHOCOLATE SMARTIE CAKE…

12 June 2012 Treeca 0

CHOCOLATE SMARTIE CAKE… Ingredients 200g self raising flour 2 level tsp baking powder 50g cocoa 4 large eggs (mixed) 225g butter or spread 225g light soft brown sugar 2 tbsp milk Topping 2 level tbsp […]

ANOTHER BAKING TIP…

10 June 2012 Treeca 0

When mixing butter cream in a free standing machine, cover the whole machine with a damp tea towel to stop clouds of icing sugar dust going over the kitchen.

BLUEBERRIES FOR GOODNESS….

10 June 2012 Treeca 0

Serve blueberries for breakfast as they contain more antioxidants than any other fruit, and other health claims including fighting Alzheimers and depression, boosting heart health, lowering bad cholesterol, preventing cystitis and improving digestion.

GREEN TEA AND CHILLIES TO SPEED UP YOUR METABOLISM…

9 June 2012 Treeca 0

Enjoy your green tea and your chillies and at the same time burn up some calories. According to a recent study if you have two to four cups a day of green tea, it will […]

HOLD A ‘BLOOMING GREAT TEA PARTY’ FOR MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE…

7 June 2012 Treeca 0

June and July is the ‘eat cake for charity’ months for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Hold a ‘Blooming great tea party’, throughout these months to help raise money for them. For more information go to […]