Treeca, Author at AfternoonTea4two

CHOCOLATE SMARTIE CAKE…

12 June 2012 Treeca 0

CHOCOLATE SMARTIE CAKE… Ingredients 200g self raising flour 2 level tsp baking powder 50g cocoa 4 large eggs (mixed) 225g butter or spread 225g light soft brown sugar 2 tbsp milk Topping 2 level tbsp […]

ANOTHER BAKING TIP…

10 June 2012 Treeca 0

When mixing butter cream in a free standing machine, cover the whole machine with a damp tea towel to stop clouds of icing sugar dust going over the kitchen.

BLUEBERRIES FOR GOODNESS….

10 June 2012 Treeca 0

Serve blueberries for breakfast as they contain more antioxidants than any other fruit, and other health claims including fighting Alzheimers and depression, boosting heart health, lowering bad cholesterol, preventing cystitis and improving digestion.

GREEN TEA AND CHILLIES TO SPEED UP YOUR METABOLISM…

9 June 2012 Treeca 0

Enjoy your green tea and your chillies and at the same time burn up some calories. According to a recent study if you have two to four cups a day of green tea, it will […]

HOLD A ‘BLOOMING GREAT TEA PARTY’ FOR MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE…

7 June 2012 Treeca 0

June and July is the ‘eat cake for charity’ months for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Hold a ‘Blooming great tea party’, throughout these months to help raise money for them. For more information go to […]

JUNE IS ‘WORLD TEA MONTH’ in LAS VEGAS…

5 June 2012 Treeca 0

According to Mayor Carolyn G-Goodman, June is ‘World Tea Month’ in Las Vegas. During June 1st – 3rd the largest global event for the tea industry is held in Las Vegas, ‘The World Tea Expo’, […]

MORE BAKING TIPS…

5 June 2012 Treeca 0

For the flakiest upper pie crust, brush the top lightly with cold water before baking. To avoid your pie crust from becoming too soggy, sprinkle it with equal parts of sugar and flour before adding […]

OWN UP, WHO’S NICKED MY CHOCOLATE…

1 June 2012 Treeca 0

My chocolate weetabix that is. Ever since I told you, you could have chocolate for breakfast and how WONDERFUL chocolate weetabix is, you’ve all gone out and bought some. You must have as there are […]

MY TEA OF THE WEEK…

31 May 2012 Treeca 0

My tea of the week HAS to be ‘Tea Palace’s’, Diamond Jubilee Blend, which I have mentioned before. It has been made into a refined blend of the finest single estate black teas to celebrate […]

FANCY SOME CHOCOLATE?…

30 May 2012 Treeca 0

If like me, you cannot live without your daily chocolate fix, then go for the ‘Glamour Food Chocolate Bar’, by ‘The Organic Pharmacy’. Apparently the unprocessed cacao retains all its nutrients, and the antioxidant goji, […]

BOOK REVIEW TEA AND CAKE by EMMA BLOCK, RECIPES FOR THE PERFECT AFTERNOON TEA…

28 May 2012 Treeca 0

What a fantastic book this is. Its a book to keep and look at with it’s fabulous illustrations and matte finish to the pages. It’s full of afternoon tea recipes which are all dooable, even […]

TEA OF THE WEEK…

28 May 2012 Treeca 0

THE DIAMOND JUBILEE LIMITED EDITION TEA… To celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11’s Diamond Jubilee, the Tea Palace has created a limited edition, refined blend of the finest single estate black tea, with some commemorating […]

LITERARY TEA GIFTS…

26 May 2012 Treeca 0

Twinningshave introduced a range of book inspired mugs and notebooks. Each one is paired with either a box of their Earl Grey Tea, Sunshine Grey Tea or Traditional Afternoon Tea. The tea comes FREE with […]

DIAMOND JUBILEE GOODIES…

22 May 2012 Treeca 0

Some very special Diamond Jubilee Food from some of the best stores : 1. Jubilee Pistachio and clotted cream biscuits £8.95 www.fortnumandmason.com 2. Royal After Dinner Mints £35.95 www.harrods.com 3. Heavenly Hamper Jubilee Gift Hamper […]

CHOCOLATE SCONES RECIPE…

17 May 2012 Treeca 0

Choc Scones 200g (7oz) Self Raising Flour 25 g (1oz) Cocoa 5ml (1tsp) Baking Powder 55g (2oz) Butter 25g (1oz) Sugar 25g (1oz) Chocolate Chips 1 Egg, ¼ pt (150ml)Single Cream Method Sift flour, cocoa […]