Baking
BAKING TIP FROM THE VILLAGE KITCHEN
To test whether old baking powder is still got some oomph in it, mix 2 tsp of it with 200ml (fl oz) of hot water. The mixture should bubble and fizz immediately if the powder […]
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Cakes
LOTS OF REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ENJOY OUR AFTERNOON TEAS
Dinner, during the 18th century, was served between 7pm and 8.30pm and an extra meal called ‘luncheon’ was created to fill the midday gap. But as this meal was very light, people were left feeling […]
Tea Quotes
National Days
NATIONAL POTATO DAY (USA)
Today in the US it’s National Potato Day but we thought it would be nice to celebrate in the UK as well. Potatoes have been a popular food for centuries so it’s about time we recognize this versatile […]
Cakes
TEN GOOD REASONS TO ENJOY CHOCOLATE CAKE AS PART OF YOUR FREE CAKE FRIDAY
What exciting news it was to hear that cocoa is so rich in health benefits. Here are ten reasons to enjoy that chocolate cake … 1. IT’S GOOD FOR THE HEART AND CIRCULATION A study […]
Coffee
FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT COFFEE CONSUMPTION IN THE UK
Here are some fascinating facts about coffee consumption in the U.K. Did you know that according to Gimoka Coffee UK, people in UK drink 70 million cups of coffee per day, compared to 165 million cups of tea. The average British male coffee drinker drinks 13 cups per week, […]
Bread
DIFFERENT TYPES OF BREAD
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 […]
Cold Teas
Apple
2 TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE THE BEST APPLE PIE, FROM THE VILLAGE KITCHEN… — The Village Kitchen
Two great tips to help you make the best apple pie from The Village Kitchen are – When making an apple pie, pop your apple slices into some water and add a little salt or […]
Tea
TEA QUOTE OF THE DAY
Tea quote of the day… There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony knowns as afternoon tea. Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady via TEA QUOTE OF THE […]
Ice Cream
SO, WHICH FLAVOUR OF ICE-CREAM ARE YOU GOING FOR TODAY?… — The Village Kitchen
The Village Kitchen has an enormous choice of delicious Ice-Creams from New Forest Ice Cream which was founded in 1983 by Lawrie and Sue Jenman. With dedication from all the family, together with a growing, […]
Baking Tips
2 TIPS ON USING MILK IN BAKING… — The Village Kitchen
Two tips on using milk in baking from The Village Kitchen… Chilled evaporated milk, whipped until fluffy, can be used as the base for several frozen desserts by the addition of different flavours, like fruits, […]
Book Reviews
HOUSEKEEPING BOOKS THROUGH THE CENTURIES… — The Village Kitchen…
Before 1800, housekeeping books tended to be handwritten collections of recipes and instructions tried and tested by the household cook. By the 1850’s they were developed into books for ‘adult women’, in particular for your […]
Chocolate
Advantages and Disadvantages of Chocolates — daneelyunus
Chocolates – It is very popular sweet among in kids, children, and youngsters and also adult. Chocolates are especially popular in kids and children. Chocolates are present in ice cream, cake, pastry, pudding and candy. […]
Tea
THE VINTAGE TEA COSY BACK IN FASHION WITH A BANG
The first documented tea cosy in Britain was in 1867 and it was probably the Duchess of Bedford, who by establishing the activity of afternoon tea in 1840, increased the popularity of tea cosy. They […]