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BEING BRITISH QUOTE…
They say that being British is about tolerance, decency and the determination to talk about the weather on all occasions as well as a tendency, when a stranger stands on one’s foot, to apologise Martin […]
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Baking
BREW MONDAY 2020…
Brew Monday 2020 is run by the Samaritans. When it’s cold and grey outside, getting people together to connect over a warming cuppa and a good conversation helps to make us feel better and manage […]
Baking
7 QUICK TIPS ON BAKING CAKES…
When baking shortbread cookies, substitute half of your plain flour with cornflour. It gives them a really nice taste. Before icing a cake, sprinkle the top with some flour, this will stop the icing from […]
Baking
UK’s PRIME MINISTER’S RECIPE FOR CHEESE ON TOAST…
With so many celebrity chefs in the UK, you would not expect the UK’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson to come up with his recipe for the typically British favourite of ‘Cheese on Toast’, but apparently […]
Bread
THERE’S AN ART TO BUTTERING CRUMPETS
Did you know there is an art to buttering crumpets? All crumpets should be toasted on both sides, the smooth side first, the holey side last, as this produces a suitable concavity for the butter…Never […]
Baking
7 OF THE BEST 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 […]
Cakes
Pineapple Upside Down Cake — Whiskey & Tea
Growing up I never particularly liked the traditional pineapple upside down cake my mom make. Then when I was a teenager she switched to this recipe, which uses crushed pineapple as opposed to the typical […]
Christmas
Christmas
TOP 14 HOBBIES WE CAN ENJOY IN OUR HOMES
Hobbies, they say are extremely good for your health. I love my hobbies which apart from blogging include crafting (mainly cards) knitting, sewing, painting, cross-stitch and baking. I feel sure had I not had these […]
Christmas
TEA BAGS FOR THE GIRLS
Whittard Tea has got some amazing teabags for girls which would make excellent Christmas Stocking fillers. THE FOOTSOOTHER TEABAG (ABOVE) is a refreshing, calming blend of herbal teas scented with lemongrass and peppermint, in four […]
Baking
Christmas
THE HISTORY OF THE MINCE PIE
According to Why Christmas, mince pies, like Christmas Puddings, were originally filled with meat, such as lamb, rather than the dried fruits and spices mix as they are today. They were also first made in an oval […]
Christmas
GREAT GIFTS AVAILABLE AT THE VILLAGE KITCHEN
Pop into The Village Kitchen and take a look at some of our lovely Christmas Gifts for any foodie lover. From Mr Pitchfork Pickles, Chocolates, Nottinghamshire Honey, Novus Teas, Bay Tree Sweet Trio, Marmalade, Chillie Lovers Jam, and other delicious […]
Christmas
CHRISTMAS TIED UP IN A TEA CUP AND MORE
Last minute handmade gift ideas that are great for #christmas. Easy to follow these lovely teacup candles infographic from Pinterest. If you haven’t got any tea cups to use how about these shells instead, also […]
Gift
A GREAT GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS – YOUR OWN TEA PLANT TO GROW YOUR OWN TEA…
Not On The High Street have a great Grow Your Own Tea plant Kit for £17.95 which would make a great Christmas gift for any tea lover. These amazing kits have all you need to […]