There are over 15 reasons to drink chamomile tea, but make sure you know how to buy it and brew it. 1.It can soothe your nerves and rest your mind. 2. It’s a naturally caffeine free herbal tea. 3. It is soothing and relaxing and is known to work as a muscle relaxant and antispasmodic. 4. It has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory capabilities. 5. It helps to induce sleep. 6. It soothes skin irritations. 7. It can help bronchitis. 8. It can heal mouth sores and prevent gum disease. 9. It can treat IBS and other gastrointestinal complaints. 10.It can relieve…
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Afternoon Tea Week this year takes place from the 9th-15th August. Afternoon Tea Week celebrates the great British tradition of Afternoon Tea and is the perfect excuse to catch up with loved ones over a cup of tea and some delicacies. Venues across the UK will run a selection of exclusive discounts and exciting events to pay tribute to the nation’s favourite pastime. #AfternoonTeaWeek If you head down to the Afternoon Tea website you will find offers from all over the UK. The History of Afternoon Tea Week – Afternoon Tea Week was established to help secure a tradition that has…
“The superiority of chocolate, both for health and nourishment, will soon give it the same preference over tea and coffee in America which it has in Spain.” – Thomas Jefferson
The Foodies Festival is the UK’s biggest celebration of food, drink and wellbeing and is taking place in Winchester on the 16th/17th & 18th July – Learn how to make show stopping cakes in The Cake & Bake Theatre at the festivals with expert bakers including Great British Bake Off Finalist Dave Friday who will share their best baking hints and tips live on stage with easy to make recipes that are as delicious to look at as they are to eat. Indulge in afternoon tea staples such as lemon drizzle loaf, delicious buns, chocolate delights, as well as gluten free and vegan sweet treats and you’ll get a treat at the…
Herbs can definitely help boost your immune system but which ones give you energy as well? Stylist Magazine wrote that throwing a few herbs on a plate of chips won’t make much difference to your immune system, but including them in your diet will help. From tearing some basil leaves onto your pasta to stuffing handfuls of coriander into a falafel mix, herbs are go-to cooking device. They make even the most bland dish more palatable with their rich flavours and colours. But did you also know that herbs are incredibly nutritious? In fact, some of these little leaves can offer more…
World Chocolate Day is on the 7th July 2021. World Chocolate Day, sometimes referred to as International Chocolate Day, is an annual celebration of chocolate, occurring globally on July 7. The day is celebrated on July 7th because it was on this date in 1550 that chocolate was first brought to Europe. The first World Chocolate Day was celebrated in 2009. According to Hotel Chocolat it is difficult to pinpoint an exact reason why July 7 was chosen as the day to appreciate chocolate, but according to Wired Magazine, it can be traced back to July 7, 1550, when cocoa was first brought to Europe in large quantities. Some reports state that Christopher Colombus might have…
Five foodie dates for your diary for the month of July. 1.2nd-11th July is National BBQ Week – National BBQ Week has grown in popularity every year since its inception and even a lockdown and a pandemic could not hold the event back last year, neither will it this year. More details on BBQ Ben’s website here. 2. 5th – 11th July, is the Great British Pea Week , is an annual celebration of peas! It aims to increase awareness and understanding of the provenance and heritage of peas, giving British consumers a reason to celebrate the little green nutritional wonders during harvesting time.…
Here is a list of some lovely fruit and vegetables in season for the month of July… Vegetables to harvest or buy BeetrootCabbageCarrotsCourgettes and summer squashCucumbersFennelFrench beansLettuce and other salad leaves New potatoesPeas and mangetoutRadishRunner beansTomatoesSpinachSpring onionsShallots Some delicious fruits to enjoy in July include… BlackberriesBlueberriesCherriesCurrants GooseberriesLoganberriesRaspberriesTayberries If you head over the National Trust Website they have lots of interesting things to read including Talking About New potatoes from Jersey or further afield appear on supermarket shelves very early in the year, but most British new potatoes, especially those grown at home, only come into their own now. Planted in…
Hi, flaming June went as quick as it arrived and even though we had an additional member to our family arrive in June ( a lovely granddaughter) I still managed to write 15 posts. If you missed any here are the links to what I wrote about. I wrote on some Foodie Days which included – National Doughnut Day & National Doughnut Week 2. Alzheimers Society Host A Cupcake Day 3. National Picnic Week 4. Some strange but delicious Sandwiches for National Picnic Week 5. Easy Ways to Learn More About Healthier Meals and Nutrition – we all need to…
Do something incredible for people affected by breast cancer. Have an Afternoon Tea this August. Share a cuppa in the garden or deliver a delicious treats to friends. Your support has never been more important. No matter what you raise at your Afternoon Tea, you can help Breast Cancer Now continue to provide world-class breast cancer research and life-changing care. Head to breastcancernow.org/August for a free fundraising kit to get started. Right now, your support has never been more important. The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on our work. But we’re more determined than ever to be there…
Delicious creamy chocolate filling in a chocolate crust then frozen. It was like eating an amazing restaurant dessert made by a chef. Top it off with whipped cream, if you wish, but it was so good just like this. You won’t believe how easy this is to make and because it is frozen you can […]Hershey’s Frozen Chocolate Chip Pie — In Dianes Kitchen
According to an article in The Express newspaper Mrs Hinch fans shared a 65p hack for removing tea stains from cups to give the perfect clean. Fans of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch have shared how to remove tea stains from cups on social media. Mrs Hinch, whose full name is Sophie Hinchliffe, has garnered an impressive 4.1 million followers on Instagram over the years after sharing her cleaning tips. She became famous after sharing her tips on social media and TV. Fans of hers have become so enamoured by her tips that they have since created their own social media groups dedicated to cleaning…
A lovely friendship quote for all those special friends… A friend hath the skill and observation of the best physician: the diligence and vigilance of the best nurse: and the tenderness and patience of the best mother. EDWARD HYDE, LORD CLARENDON (1609-1674)
If, like me you are an amateur baker then its handy to have some cake essentials in your cupboard to turn your bake into something a bit more special. Here are some handy ones for your pantry – Cocoa powder – I mean who can contemplate on baking regularly without the use of cocoa powder which has its health benefits as well as being delicious. Whether you are preparing a chocolate cake, black forest cake or red velvet cake at home, you will need cocoa powder for your cake batter. Cocoa powder can be used for preparing a variety of…