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BLUEBERRIES FOR GOODNESS….

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.

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MORE BAKING TIPS…

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 […]

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MY TEA OF THE WEEK…

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 […]

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FANCY SOME CHOCOLATE?…

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, […]

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TEA OF THE WEEK…

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 […]

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LITERARY TEA GIFTS…

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 […]

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DIAMOND JUBILEE GOODIES…

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 […]

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CHOCOLATE SCONES RECIPE…

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 […]

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OUTSIDER TART BAKERY…

This is an American Bakery and Cafe run by two professional New Yorkers, David and David, who moved from New York to live in Chiswick London. They discovered that good wholesome cupcakes, sweet pies and […]

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CHOCOLATE MAGIC…

Chocolate Magic by Kate Shirazi is a collection of chocolate recipes.   White chocolate meringue pie and chocolate ‘fondant’ cupcakes are recipes everyone needs in their recipe book, there’s even a chocolate Martini.   There’s […]