If you head to Dunelm Mill you will soon see that even baking equipment has gone retro. They have old fashioned Hanson Kitchen Scales and Tala icing bag in a gift set that looks so retro, you’d think it was your Granny’s. www.dunelmmill.co.uk
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Crackpotz Cafe, www.crackpotz.co.uk is based at 57 Main Street, Alrewas, DE13 7AE. You can enjoy pottery and painting and also great tea and coffee which they say are both available separately but are best served together. They say that no matter what age you are or artistic ability you may have, you can still create something special to use at home, or give as a gift. Or you can just simply shop, relax and take some time out to unwind and relax with friends. They also offer fun family days out, children’s painting parties, evening sessions for groups and a…
‘Eve Appeal’s’ Make Time for Tea campaign in March, which is spearheaded by Lorraine Kelly, is to raise funds for research and better detection and improved treatments of all five gynaecological cancers. So, hold a tea party with your family and friends. For more details and fund-raising packs got to www.eveappeal.org.uk
The difference between green, black and oolong tea is the process used to make them. Black tea is exposed to air, or fermented, which darkens the leaves and gives them flavour. Green tea is made by heating or quickly steaming the leaves. Oolong tea leaves are partially fermented. Green tea is very special as they say it can help reduce the risk of heart disease through body weight and blood pressure and cholesterol absorption.
Red Velvet & Chocolate Heartache, was written by Harry Eastwood, the author of the ‘Cook Yourself Thin’ Books. 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 which is made with Parsnips!!! and Orange Squash Cupcakes…
William Harcourt-Cooze (famous for getting people talking about chocolate) have made ‘Willie’s Cacao Chef’s Drops. The cooking chocolate has a high percentage of cacao buter so it melts easily and gives a glossy sheen. Plus the drops mean easier measuring. They have different flavours from Rio Caribe 72, for coffee and nutty notes, or Sambirano 71, for summer and fruit flavours, www.williescacao.com Enter the website and click the link to Willies TV and you will be inspired by his recipes and read his diary or read about the farm he has which has been growing cacao since 1996, at the…
Whether you’re looking to detox, support your immune system or simply want to feel the best you can – we have a tea to suit every intention. Until the end of January, we want to help get you back to you – and save you some money on your shop. Benefits Tea Gift Bag Maintain that happy new you for longer with our Benefits Tea Gift Bag, everything you need to keep you feeling at your best throughout the year Well Being Green Tea Gift Bag Take time to relax with our green tea offer Indulgent Sensations Gift Bag Indulge…
For the fourth year running, this year’s Ideal Home Show is inviting professional and amateur cake decorators from across the UK to show off their decorating skills by entering the ‘ideal Cake Decorator of the Year’ competition, this year in the theme of the London Underground, to mark its 150th Birthday. With a desire to promote the art of cake decorating and celebrate a true symbol of London life, this year’s competition is looking to find the most creative interpretations of the London Underground, in cake craft. To find our more visit http://www.idealhomeshow.co.uk/latest-news/show-news/169-for-all-cake-decorators-lets-celebrate-150-year-of-the-london-underground
Gorgeous Valentine inspired biscuits from Biscuiteers – hand-iced biscuits are the perfect way to show that special someone that you love them this Valentine’s Day. Some of their Valentine’s collection can even be personalised with a love note of your choice. This one is their personalised love letter collection at £35.00 or this flower biscuit card for £9.00 or this little box of love chocolates for £11.95 Failing that have a go at your own with the recipe below… Ingredients 115g butter 55g caster sugar 150g plain flour 25g cornflour A couple of drops of Vanilla extract 250g Royal Icing Sugar…
Emma Bridgewater has designed a homeware range for Red Nose Day, with up to £6.50 going to Comic Relief, helping to change lives at home in the UK and across Africa. The full range of Emma’s limited edition homeware is available exclusively at Home Sense and TK Maxx. What a lovely way to support this great cause. For more details on what’s going on for Red Nose Day http://www.rednoseday.com/
The pushpan from Lakeland is a loose-based cake pan that has a silicone seal at the bottom, which guarantees the mixture ‘wont’ leak out. Simply grease the tin and your cakes will be released smoothly with no rough or damaged edges, no matter how deep they are. Fanstastic only £7.99 www.lakeland.co.uk
Another Hotel with a special ‘Valentine’s Afternoon Tea’, is The Caledonian, A Waldort Astoria Hotel in Edinburgh, http://www.thecaledonianedinburgh.com/ The Caledonian, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, has recently undergone a luxury re-launch following a £24 million investment and renovation programme to bring this landmark Scottish property into the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts portfolio. ‘The CaleyÂ’, as it is affectionately known among Edinburgh locals, has embodied the very best in Scottish hospitality for over a hundred years. Situated at the west end of Princes Street, this former Victorian railway hotel nestles in the shadow of the historic Edinburgh Castle, just two minutesÂ’…
A personalised ‘Love Mug’. You can personalise your own mug with one of their gift sets -it’s so easy to do! Or if you’d prefer, you can have Twinings personalise one of our Love Mugs with your message? Each personal message is applied by hand on your behalf before being sent through our special Cupid service! Don’t delay – their extra special personalisation service is only available for a limited time! http://twinings.co.uk/our-stores/valentines-day/valentines-gift-ideas
You can enjoy a special Valentine’s Afternoon Tea at The Kensington Hotel, available from 11th to 17th February 2013. The hotel has recently reopened after a £29m renovation programme, so it’s worth going just to take a look at what’s been done. The Kensington Hotel is based in Queens Gate which they call a leafy part of South Kensington. Michelin starred chef John Wood and Head Chef Russell Ford have devised this special Valentine’s Afternoon Tea menu, costing just £28.00 per person or £35.00 with champagne. Valentine’s Afternoon Tea Menu SANDWICHES Scottish smoked salmon, horseradish crème fraiche, granary bread Roast…
Cup of tea, http://www.cupoftea.uk.com/ Cup of Tea Ltd, is run by Simon and Christine Collins, in Somerset. They specialise in the sourcing and distribution of some of the world’s finest teas. Their teas come from estates in China, India, Sri Lanka and the rest of the world, all are produced using orthodox methods. This means that only the finest handpicked leaves are considered good enough to find a place in their cups. Their wide range of teas include green, black, white, oolongs, flavoured green, flavoured black, and fruit and herbal infusions. Each tea that they sell, they say, has been…