Babycham was created in the 1940s by Frances Showeing where it became one of the first drinks actively promoted to the middle-classes. Post-war, it was one of the first adverts to appear on television and it was targetted specifically at women. The first Babycham Deer leapt into our lives and onto our glasses in the 1950s. He was a white deer standing upright at first with all four legs together. In the 1960’s the deer turned into a golden brown colour with a loose blue bow. In the 1960’s and 70’s, it became an international icon for chic. It was…
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The Vintage Tea Party is a baking cookbook, but much more than just your average baking book by  Angel Strawbridge (Author). Its a trip down memory lane, it’s a discovery fo the five things in life and it’s a book that will just as happily look good sitting on your coffee table. It will definitely look good propped up in your kitchen being used again and again. A talented book by a talented woman. Product Description – Vintage Patisserie is a vintage hosting company offering bespoke tea parties from a bygone era, delivering everything from music, makeovers and – of course -…
The hardware shops of the fifties were where you could get most of your household goods as supermarkets were not up and running then. It was home for household items like balls of string, cook’s matches, mothballs, toilet blocks and nails. You could also purchase crockery, cutlery and cooking equipment. Some of the traditional cleaning products survived the war and are still around today. Those who have changed little in their design including Brasso (in the can), Lux Soap Flakes, Tide Washing Powder and Ajax Scouring Powder. Other popular brands include Harpic, Flash and Surf. Of course, laundry detergents were…
A bit of vintage memorabilia… ‘Lux Sunlight Flakes’, which was a pure soap in flake form, shaped like tiny flat diamonds. It was introduced in the US in 1899 and was perfect for washing delicate fabrics, silk and woolens and it had no additives whatsoever. By 1924, Lux became a mass market toilet soap throughout the world endorsed by many celebrities. In 1943, rather than risk lowering the high quality of Lux, the makers withdrew it from the market altogether. Then in November 1947 they announced that by Christmas of that year the blue packets of ‘Lux Sunlight Flakes’ would…
Some of our mouth-watering food images from #thevillagekitchen… Have these got your juices going?… via MOUTH WATERING FOOD AT #THEVILLAGEKITCHEN… — The Village Kitchen…
13 great tips for using flour in your Baking… 1.As I am sure you know there are two types of flour, strong (high-gluten) and weak (low-gluten). The strong is for bread making and the weak is for cakes and biscuits. 2. Deciding which flour to choose to bake with is another question often asked. Self-raising or plain flour? Self-raising gives you a good balance of raising agents, but with plain flour, you can control what you add. Generally, they say 2 ½ tsp Baking Powder should be added to every 250g/8oz plain flour. 3. They also say that sifting flour…
Eight top #tips for using fruit in your cooking:- Add dried fruit to your recipes it can actually be better for you than fresh fruit, as the dehydration process can make some nutrients more concentrated. The antioxidants in dried cranberries and grapes are twice as potent as in fresh fruit. Make sure you check the sugar content of your fruit as some of them in particular cranberries, can be very high. Always soak your dried fruit overnight and for extra flavour soak the fruit in apple or orange juice or marinate in your favourite liqueur (brandy) for three days,…
I would love ALL 6 of these kitchen organisers in my kitchen. Organisation stations Speaking of efficiency, consider a kitchen organisation station to keep the family in check. In the 10th most-saved kitchen photo of 2016, the highlight is the bonus end cabinet that incorporates clever space for keys, a pegboard and a notice board for family organising and to-do lists, as well as stowaway slats for magazines and cookbooks. https://www.houzz.co.uk/photo/1081493-chilliwack-central-traditional-kitchen-vancouver This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Boston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, white…
Natural Health News says that black #tea aromatherapy could aid stress but before you drink it read how this could help. Try inhaling it. New research shows that back #tea contains aromatic compounds that may help to lower stress levels and improve mood. #Tea consumption has been shown to have many benefits on mood and attention, such as improving relaxation and concentration, reducing tiredness and psychological distress. But now scientists in Japan are looking in to not just at overall benefits of tea, but how specific components that make of the flavour and aroma of tea might influence health and wellbeing. In a…
7 Strange (but scrumptious) sandwiches to try. Bored with cheese and ham? If you’re looking for a new exotic sandwich filling to have with your afternoon tea, why not try some of these weird and wonderful combinations from around the world – they’re tastier than they sound! 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…
If you are thinking of ideas for the women in your life this year, you might have a few different things on your mind. Classy women need classy gifts, and there are a huge wealth of things you can buy for the elegant lady in your life this year. If you are stuck for birthday or Christmas ideas, here are some essential ones for you to try. WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE… One of the best things you could buy for a woman is a wine tasting experience. Most women love wine, and going for a tour of a vineyard followed by an…
Why should you cook with blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries? Well, blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries all contain plant nutrients known as anthocyanidins, which are powerful antioxidants. Blueberries rival grapes in concentrations of resveratrol the antioxidant compound found in red wine that has assumed near mythological proportions. Resveratrol is believed to help protect against heart disease and cancer.
It’s too hot to bake so why not have an afternoon tea takeaway instead. Here are my top ‘Afternoon Tea Takeaway’ offers… Marks & Spencer London Bakery The Skylark Bakery Carly’s Afternoon Tea Delimann
Tea Time, My hour for tea is half-past five, and my buttered toast waits for nobody Wilkie Collins (1824-89) English Novelist
The worlds most expensive tea according to the Financial Times Investors have driven up the price of Da Hong Pao, the rare tea that can only be grown in a few areas of China’s Fujian province.