If, like me you like the taste of different teas then it is worth reading “Tonics & Teas Traditional and Modern Recipes that Make You Feel Amazing”, by Rachel De Thample so you can decide which ones are healthier for you. With over 141 reviews and most giving 5 stars this book is definitely one for your table. Everyone knows that chamomile tea is the answer to a good night’s sleep, that lemon tea is an invigorating way to start your morning and that ginger tea can settle your stomach. But did you know that Jamu Kunyit, a ginger and turmeric…
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Here are TEN tasty but different sandwiches to make to celebrate National Picnic Week from 19th-27th June, 2021. BRIE, BACON AND CRANBERRY SAUCE… Brie, bacon and cranberry is a coffee shop fixture that you may have tried before, although those unfamiliar may dubious to try it. The creaminess of the brie, the saltiness of the bacon and the sharpness of the cranberry may seem like an odd match, but together the flavours and textures in this filling all work wonders. This sandwich is best served toasted as it causes the brie to melt. For a more festive take, you can…
Here is a list from the Soil Association of Fruit and Vegetables popular in June. -Aubergines – available from June onwards, at their best in July – Broad Beans – these are thriving at this time of year, and are a staple for home-growers – Chard – in the first of its two annual seasons – Courgettes – New Potatoes, like Jersey Royals – Spring Onions – Salad Leaves, like watercress, spinach, and rocket – Strawberries – June is known as the month for strawberries, and their arrival signals the start of the summer season! – Raspberries are also available…
National Picnic Week this year takes place from 19th-27th June, 21. National Picnic Week takes place this June across the UK, so grab your blankets and baskets out of the cupboards and get out to the great outdoors for a good old fashioned picnic. You can vote on the National Picnic Week website for your favourite picnic spot. National Picnic Week aims to encourage people to take the ideal opportunity to get together over a picnic with advice, tips, recipes and information to make sure you have everything from the food and drink to the location or surroundings.Picnicking is one…
The Alzheimers Society are raising awareness of Alzheimers by having a Host a Cupcake Day on Thursday 17th June, 21. There’s nothing like cake to bring people together. This Cupcake Day spend time with those you care about, and raise vital funds to support people affected by dementia. This year Cupcake Day is on Thursday 17 June but you can host your day whenever it suits you best. Follow their 3 simple steps to get started: 1. Sign up to receive your free fundraising kit jam-packed with everything you need to turn up the heat on dementia. 2. Bake some scrumptious treats. Whip up a storm in…
We had a busy month of posts in May. Twenty three in total with lots of Awareness Days and our usual baking tips, and quotes for you to enjoy. Ten Tea Pairings with FoodThe World’s Healthiest Afternoon Tea Week 17-24th May, 21Dementia UK’s Time for a Cuppa Week 1st-8th May, 21National Vegetarian Week 10th-16th May, 21Today’s Tea Quote – “Tea is a part of daily life. It is as simple as eating when hungry and drinking when thirsty” – Yamamoto Soschun5 Top Tips for Chopping Your Ingredients8 Great Reasons for you to Enjoy ChocolateTen more Baking Tips from Afternoon Tea4TwoBritish…
What we consume matters so much. This has always been the case, but more and more people all over the world are opening their eyes to the world of food. Due to modern technology, people are becoming a little lazier and are having to work a little harder on what they prepare and eat. Modern tech is also teaching plenty of people about the dangers of a terrible diet. The internet is a wonderful encyclopedia. If you find yourself in a somewhat awkward position regarding your diet and the routine you’re in, then you’re not going to be on your…
National Doughnut Day started in 1938 as a fund raiser for Chicago ‘s The Salvation Army. According to Days of the Year the History of the Doughnut is quite fascinating. This day has special significance, and this goes all the way back to the events of the First World War. There wasn’t a lot for our soldiers to cheer about when they risked life and limb on a daily basis, but Doughnut Day came to pass, in part, due to the efforts of a doctor in the military in the first World War who sought to brighten the day of the wounded…
Correct storage of tea will mean it will last a long longer and taste just as fresh as it did on the day you bought it. Here is a list of the best and worst ways to store your tea. It’s best to transfer both loose tea and tea bags from a cardboard or paper packet or tub into an air-tight container.Tins and caddies with tight-fitting lids are good as they can keep out smells and humidity which can affect the tea.Storing the jars in a dark cupboard will mean the tea will keep well.You should never keep it in…
Cold Brew is a coffee that is infused in cold water for 8 to 24 hours. Coarse grind, light or medium roast coffee, and cold water are used to prepare a cold brew. Cold Brew tastes different from other coffee drinks: Lower acidity. Many acids and oils that makeup coffee beans are less soluble in cold water. Cold Brew has 60 to 70 percent fewer acids than regular coffee, so it tastes smoother. Pronounced varietal. A long-brewing time helps to reveal berry, honey, fruit, citrus, and other descriptors that determine the country of origin of the grain. Higher density. Cold…
World Milk Day takes place on Tuesday 1st June. #World Milk Day & #EnjoyDairy. was established in 2001 by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations to recognize the importance of milk as a global food, and to celebrate the dairy sector. Each year since, the benefits of milk and dairy products have been actively promoted around the world, including how dairy supports the livelihoods of one billion people. To help create a positive stream of conversation, the 2021 celebrations will begin with the Enjoy Dairy Rally May 29 – 31, culminating with World Milk Day on Tuesday, June 1. This…
Small & Early… When Dorothy and I took tea, we sat upon the floor;No matter how much tea I drank, she always gave me more;Our table was the scarlet box in which her tea-set came;Our guests, an armless one-eyed doll, a wooden horse gone lame.She poured out nothing, very fast,—the tea-pot tipped on high,And in the bowl found sugar lumps unseen by my dull eye.She added rich (pretended) cream—it seemed a wilful waste,For though she overflowed the cup, it did not change the taste.She asked, “Take milk?” or “Sugar?” and though I answered, “No,”She put them in, and told me…
Some of the old ones can be the best ones… 1. To keep your fresh vegetables for longer soak in fresh, cold water for 10 minutes then store in a veggie box in the fridge. It will keep them fresh for over a week. 2. If you’ve run out of WD40 try using furniture polish instead. 3. Wear a pair of sunglasses when chopping onions to avoid your eyes running. 4. To get rid of unwanted smells from your toilet, fill a small tub with vinegar and place it somewhere discreet like behind the u-bend. The air will be fresh…
The Country’s first tea shop was opened in 1864 by the Manageress of the Aerated Bread Company. The company directors allowed the manageress to serve refreshments to favoured customers. Although Thomas Twining ‘s tea shop has also been claimed as the first, opening in 1706, and still remained at 216 Strand, London. However, 1717 is also given as a date for the first tea shop. Then, demand for her service grew, which then sparked a new trend for similar shops across the UK. Within two years the Aerated Bread Company had opened 250 of its self-service tea shops. These…
“There is something in the nature of tea that leads us into the world of quiet contemplation of life” – Lun Yutang