Cakes
FREE CHOCOLATE…
Some great FREE ways to get some FREE chocolate… Get Test Keep is looking for people to review Cadbury’s Mini Eggs and if chosen you’ll get to KEEP all the products selected. Simply join our […]
Chocolate Afternoon Tea
Chocolate
TEN FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT CHOCOLATE…
Ten fascinating facts about chocolate… 1.The scientific name for the tree that chocolate comes from, Theobroma cacao, means “food of the gods “. 2. The smell of chocolate increase theta brain waves, which triggers relaxation. […]
Chocolate
TOP FIVE CHOCOLATE TEAS WITHOUT THE CALORIES…
If you are true chocaholic like me then when they invented chocolate tea you went to heaven and back. The trouble is there are now lots of chocolate teas to choose from so of course […]
Children's Afternoon Tea
THE BEST CHILDREN’S AFTERNOON TEAS…
Yes, there is a guide to the best Children’s Afternoon Teas. The guide is written by The London Mother and although we can’t enjoy these lovely places at the moment it doesn’t mean we could […]
Cakes
TEN GOOD REASONS TO ENJOY CHOCOLATE CAKE AS PART OF YOUR FREE CAKE FRIDAY
What exciting news it was to hear that cocoa is so rich in health benefits. Here are ten reasons to enjoy that chocolate cake … 1. IT’S GOOD FOR THE HEART AND CIRCULATION A study […]
Chocolate Afternoon Tea
INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFTERNOON TEA IN THE VICTORIAN ERA…
Instructions for an afternoon tea in the Victorian Era Serve rolled bread and butter, sandwiches made of ham paste, potted ham, tongue or chicken. The crusts of the bread should be cut off, and the […]
Chocolate Afternoon Tea
CHOCOLATE WEEK 9th-15th OCTOBER 2017…
Chocolate Week 9-15th October 2017 If you love chocolate (like I do) then you have to go over to the Chocolate Week website to check out what events and tastings are going on during this […]
Baking
TEA & CAKE AT TIMMERMANS GARDEN CENTRE IN WOODBOROUGH, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE…
After being indoors for over 5 days with a throat, chest and ear infection I decided a breath of fresh air was the next best medicine. Hubby decided a trip over to our local garden […]
Chocolate
TEA PAIRINGS WITH CHOCOLATE…
Of course with different strengths of chocolate this does mean there is a choice of pairings. With dark chocolate, try Assam, Darjeeling, Earl Grey, Gyokuro, or Oolong. With milk or white chocolate try Darjeeling, Dragonwell, […]
1960's Food
BAKEWELL BAKING FESTIVAL 12th-13th AUGUST…
BAKING, VINTAGE, MUSIC AND FAMILY FUN… The World’s Baking Festival is back for it’s 4th year with it’s new bigger Baking Theatres and a World Baking Theme. Live Music, Tea Dances, Baking and Food Village, […]
Baking
CHOCOLATE…
Chocolate is … Luscious Decadent Divine Seductive Heavenly and tastes good with… Almonds Walnuts Hazelnuts Pecans Peanuts Ice-cream Strawberries It’s also … Velvety Dark Rewarding Delicate Exciting And it makes the world go round ! […]
Cakes
SUPER CACAO FOR A HEALTHY HEART
According to an article today in the Daily Mail’s health section Aduna’s Super-Cacao uses a type of cacao bean which contains eight times the flavanols (thought to maintain elasticity of blood vessels, reducing the risk of […]
Baking
EASY PEASEY CHOCOLATE LOAF CAKE RECIPE……..Mmmmmm
INGREDIENTS 50 g Plain Chocolate (grated) 4 tbsp Cocoa Powder 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder 85 g Ground Almonds 140 g Self Raising Flour (sieved) 3 Large Eggs (beaten) 175 g Castor Sugar 175 g Softened […]
Baking Tips
TOP TEN TIPS ON BAKING A CAKE…
When using two fillings (jam and cream), spread each one on a different half of the cake and then sandwich together. .If you haven’t got time to decorate your cake then wrap it with cling […]
Chocolate Afternoon Tea
SWEET TREATS FOR HER FOR VALENTINES DAY…
I thought I would start looking for something a little bit different for Valentine’s Day gifts and came across ‘Sweet Treats for Her’ Hamper from Clearwater Hampers. A perfect gift for anyone who has a […]