Tea and Water give each other life,” the Professor was saying. “The tea is still alive. This tea has tea and water vitality,” he added, “…Afterwards, the taste still happens… It rises like velvet… It is a performance.”
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With us all spending lots more time at home and indoors I’m sure I am not the only one who has listened to lots more Podcasts over the last six weeks. My top three choice for you to enjoy are. 1. Cook The Perfect available on BBC Sounds and Apple Stitcher is hosted by Jenni Murray and Jane Garvey in 10 minute Podcasts to inspire you. They have guests who are experts on the lowdown on making tasty dishes and one I loved was on Thursday 2nd April with Regula Ysewijn with Aunty Betty’s Gingerbread which is to absolutely die…
1.When baking shortbread cookies, substitute half of your plain flour with cornflour. It gives them a really nice taste. 2. Before icing a cake, sprinkle the top with some flour, this will stop the icing from running down over the edges of the cake. 3. To make sure the essence you use adds flavour to the whole cake, mix it into the egg before adding the egg to the mixture. 4. Don’t crowd the oven with Baking tins. The pans should never touch each other or the sides of the oven or be placed over or under each other on…
1. To reduce travel sickness or morning sickness drink camomile, fennel or ginger tea. This is also good for indigestion. 2. To make your own herb tea put one small handful of the fresh herb or one heaped teaspoon of the dried herb in a cup of boiling water. Leave to stand for about five to ten minutes then strain and drink the tea while it’s still hot. 3. To refresh the colours of a carpet, sprinkle over a mixture of tea-leaves and salt, and then vacuum. 4. To remove tea or coffee stains from china, rub with a damp…
Cinnamon is a great addition to your diet as it lowers blood sugar levels. They suggest you only have one teaspoon to help lower your blood sugar level. Cinnamon is a popular spice, especially for baked goods and desserts. Aside from its distinctive aroma, cinnamon is believed to help lower the blood sugar level, making it suitable for obese patients who are at higher risk of diabetes. However, consumption should be limited to one teaspoon per day, as excessive amounts can result in liver problems. Very Well Fit says that Cinnamon has been used in the medical arena for thousands…
If you go to 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 tea farmers in China, India, Sri Lanka, Japan and Taiwan, JING hand sources not only the finest teas and herbal infusions, but also special, rare teas which are seldom seen outside their country of origin. They supply tea and teaware directly to customers through their website and offer full tea service concepts for the world’s best hotels, restaurants and retailers, in the finest British…
The principal use of Grandma’s apron was to protect the dress underneath because she only had a few. It was also because it was easier to wash aprons than dresses and aprons used less material. But along with that, it served as a potholder for removing hot pans from the oven. It was wonderful for drying children’s tears, and on occasion was even used for cleaning out dirty ears. When company came, those aprons were ideal hiding places for shy kids. And when the weather was cold Grandma wrapped it around her arms. Those big old aprons wiped many a…
Some great dessert/pudding recipes from the 1960’s are coming back into fashion. Remember the Fondue? No young, hip couple was complete without a fondue set. Dipping strawberries and cake cubes into molten chocolate and bubbling apricot brandy was the perfect way to pass an evening before a fireplace. Egg Nog, another firm favourite and easy to make. Another one was Pineapple Upside Down Cake. Apparently, midcentury people treated canned pineapple as a gift from the heavens. BlackForest Gateaux has become very popular again now with some finished in a more modern way. Junket was a digestive enzyme known as rennet dumped…
With us all spending so much more time at home at the moment I though a post on some of the old fashioned type of cleaning tips might come in handy. So here are To remove a scratch from a table, crack open a walnut and rub it along the scratch. Walnuts contain a natural resin which will conceal the scratch. 2. To get rid of ink stains from furniture soak a piece of cotton wool in water and cover the stain with it. That will then draw the mark out and into the cotton wool. 3. When defrosting a…
Eloments Organic Vitamin Tea is offering free vitamin tea just by signing up for their newsletter. Eloments is made from 100% natural ingredients and is filled with vitamins and minerals. Herbal teas are perfect for cleansing your body and giving you a boost. There are loads of different flavours up for grabs, including Double Lemon Green Tea, Egyptian Mint Tea, and Masala Chai. Eloments is a women-owned fair trade brand that was founded by Nicole Lamond and Julie Hirsch out of a love for natural products and ethical business. Nicole was a Founding Member of the Fair Trade Association of Australia and…
1.When baking shortbread cookies, substitute half of your plain flour with cornflour. It gives them a really nice taste. 2. Before icing a cake, sprinkle the top with some flour, this will stop the icing from running down over the edges of the cake. 3. To make sure the essence you use adds flavour to the whole cake, mix it into the egg before adding the egg to the mixture. 4. Don’t crowd the oven with Baking tins. The pans should never touch each other or the sides of the oven or be placed over or under each other on…
As we are all at home during this awful pandemic I thought you might like this infographic and link to Sugar and Charms website on how to create your own tea garden. Take lots of pictures so we can see how you have got on.
Whittard’s of Chelsea have offers on tea, coffee and hot chocolate boxes ‘Comfort in a Cup’ share the love and get 20% off some lovely gifts. Just a few to tempt you below…
I found these amazing uses for ground coffee on Real Advice Gal’s Blog and just had to share them with you. 1. Mix ½ cup of used coffee grounds with 2 tablespoons of olive oil or coconut oil. Massage all over body while standing in the shower. Leave on for 10 minutes before showering. This mixture will exfoliate your skin and may also help to reduce the appearance of cellulite. 2. Pour used coffee grounds down the sink or bathtub drain, followed by 3 drops of dish soap and a pot of boiling water. This will clean and clear the…