After watching ‘The One Show’ tonight with Jamie Oliver explaining about his latest book ‘Jamie’s Comfort Food’, I had to get my hands on his book straight away. The link on Amazon says Jamie’s new cookbook brings together 100 ultimate comfort food recipes. It’s all about the dishes that are close to your heart, that put a smile on your face and make you feel happy, loved, safe and secure. Inspired by everything from childhood memories to the changing of the seasons, and taking into account the guilty pleasures and sweet indulgences that everyone enjoys, it’s brimming with exciting recipes…
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The entry to The National Cup Cake Week has been extended to Friday 29 August 2014. National Cupcake Week 2014 takes place between 15-21 September and is a huge celebration of the tasty treats. They will be announce the finalists of the 2014 Cupcake Championships during the week itself, but they are also calling on you – the cupcake connoisseurs – to make the week as big as you can. How to do it – Bake cupcakes… lots of them Show off your cupcakes… in-store or online Share you cupcakes on our Facebook page or via Twitter @cupcake week Hold…
The Afternoon Tea season is now in full swing, even if the UK weather is not being that kind, as we are seeing a growing trend to dig out the teapot and host your own tea party (like me). It’s more about coming together over a brew, perhaps to nibble on a cake or two, having a chat and definitely lots of fun together. My Twining’s favourite tea this week, which is perfect for a tea party is Peach and Orange tea. I loved some of their offers, perfect for afternoon tea afternoon tea. Check out some of their range…
According to The Daily Mail the typically British cuppa has now changed to posh teas with green teas, fruit teas, infusions and iced tea selling in greater numbers than ever. In 2013 Brits drank 91,000 tonnes of tea compared with 61,000 tonnes of coffee. Also a third of us think herbal tea is healthier than standard tea. Some of the popular alternative teas are Twinings Lemon and Ginger, Waitrose and Ocado Manghajo Pomegrante and Green Iced Tea, Taylors of Harrogate Sweet Rhubarb which is also available at Sainsbury’s and Ocado. Others include Hampstead Tea Organic Elderflower Iced Tea, Taste the…
Follow my blog with Bloglovin After home baking comes homemade sweets. Award-winning confectioners Kitty Hope and Mark Greenwood share their passion for all things sugary and sweet and their enthusiasm for their craft is nothing short of infectious. In a new four-part series starting this August on BBC Two, this fun-loving couple put on the rubber gloves, pull out the heavy-bottomed pans and strain, squeeze, shape and craft their lovingly made confections. The couple will show how to recreate childhood favourites like Pulled Butter Toffee, Leather Roll-ups, Sherbet Dippers, Cinder Toffee and Turkish Delight. They will also showcase modern treats…
GILLIVON TEA ROOMS IN BELPER DERBYSHIRE…. Another tea room not to far from where I live is Gillivon Tea Room a traditional style tea room which also serves delicious coffee if your not a tea lover. Afternoon teas are a speciality with homemade cakes and pastries (inclding some gluten free ones). They also have a delicious ice cream Bluebells Artisan Ice Cream THE GATEHOUSE VINTAGE TEA ROOMS, DE BRADELEI MILL…. These stunning rooms are not that far away from me and the elegant decore provides the perfec setting to relax and unwind in a vintage inspired tea room. Home made…
I found this TUTTI-DOLCI website and recipe on Pinterest and just had to share it with you all. ‘Citrus sweets are among my favorites when I need a lift – the bright zest and juice awakens the palate and invigorates the senses. These tangerine-vanilla tea cakes almost sing out “Spring!” to me, light from whipped egg whites and dipped in a tangerine-flecked glaze.’, says Laura the writer of Tutti-Dolci who started her site in late 2010 as a space to record her baking experiments. Over countless bowls of butter and sugar the site has grown into a creative outlet that…
The Pantry in Swanwick is run by Angela, Paul, Joe and Claire a family run delicatessen and tea room in the hear of Swanwick, where they provide you with locally-sourced produce. The tea room is cosy and the smell of freshly baked scones hits you when you walk in. While the weather is good you can enjoy your tea in their tea garden for the al fresco feel.
I went onto Amazon to see if my baking book ‘ Over One Hundred Tips on Baking Cakes’ was anywhere on their lists, but couldn’t find it anywhere, boo hoo… http://rcm-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=backpainblog-21&o=2&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=149054447X But I did find out which are their top ‘five’ baking books and somehow none surprised me. 1.MARY BERRY’S BAKING BIBLE… http://rcm-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=backpainblog-21&o=2&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=1846077850 2.PAUL HOLLYWOOD’S PIES AND PUDS… http://rcm-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=backpainblog-21&o=2&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=1408846438 3.THE HUMMINGBIRD BAKERY HOME SWEET HOME… http://rcm-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=backpainblog-21&o=2&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=0007413599 4.MARY BERRY’S MY KITCHEN TABLE 100 CAKES AND BAKES… http://rcm-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=backpainblog-21&o=2&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=184990149X 5.CAKES IN BLOOM… http://rcm-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=backpainblog-21&o=2&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=1849493731
Red Velvet & Chocolate Heartache, is written by Harry Eastwood, the author of the ‘Cook Yourself Thin’ Books. It’s available at Amazon and other good book shops. I knew straight away after realising who the author was that I would love this Cookery Book. She says she ‘loves’ cakes (so do I) from light, fluffy Victoria Sponge to dark and delicious Forbidden Chocolate Brownies (absolutely, now I am really excited). In Red Velvet & Chocolate Heartache, she has brought ingredients from her vegetable garden to make the cakes natural and healthy. For instance she has a Ginger Sticky Toffee Pudding…
Always check your tea and make sure it smells fresh and vibrant. Black teas are graded by their leaf size, which determines the tea’s brewing time. The smallest leaves are used in tea bags because they brew very quickly. There are a number of black teas from Earl Grey to Darjeeling so buy some taster samples before you buy a pack. Always store in an airtight container or canister in a cool, dark place to help preserve the original flavour for as long as possible. Tea has a long shelf life if you store it correctly.
What better time to eat street food than when the sun is shining and there’s summer in the air? An excellent app to have by your side as you pound the pavements of Britain, British St, Food is co-ordinated by respected journalist and founder of the British Street Food Awards, Richard Johnson, offering direct access to the best stalls, vans and vintage trucks serving up street food in the UK. Connecting street traders with punters via live GPS maps showing who is trading where and when, British St, Food allows any street food trader to upload all his or her…
Tea is a beverage with roots all over the globe, from English tearooms to the mountains of Tibet. This exquisitely illustrated volume leads readers on an investigation of the many faces of tea: a mythic plant, a ceremony, the cause of wars (remember the Boston Tea Party), and ultimately one of the world’s favorite beverages. The Book of Tea provides a comprehensive history and background of the beloved ritual of tea, providing photographed accounts of tea farming, tea barons and, teatime, and capturing the various tastes and nuances of teas from around the world. The book is based on the…
The quintessentially British ‘Afternoon Tea’ is now recognised throughout the world after it has become one of the most popular meals around. Everywhere you go from the little café up the road to the top Restaurants in London and around Great Britain, afternoon tea is being offered. All the discount vouchers available have regular offers on them and even at outside events, pop up tea shops are fully booked with people enjoying their scones and jam. Anna Maria Russell, Duchess of Bedford (1783-1857 was the originator of the British “Afternoon Tea” which became so popular that other social hostesses picked…
National Doughnut Week – a whole week celebrating and encouraging us to eat doughnuts – heaven! Doughnuts are usually deep fried and ring shaped with, or without a hole. They can be plain, with a dusting of sugar or have a various toppings, such as chocolate, or an icing glaze with sprinkles. They can be filled with many things including jam, cream or custard. However, there is a very serious reason for this indulgence – if you buy doughnuts between 10-17 May 2014 from participating bakeries then you will be helping to raise money for a very good cause -…