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TEA OR COFFEE ?…
Do you like tea or coffee or a bit of both? Well there will soon be a drink which is a combination of both after researchers claim they have discovered a tea made from coffee […]
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COOKERY COURSES THROUGH JANUARY…
Richard Bertinet has a ‘Pastry Masterclass’ which is held at The Bertinet Kitchen Cookery School, Bath on the 17th January. You will learn how to make sweet, salted and choux pastry. More details are found […]
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TEA BAGS FOR THE GIRLS…
Whittard Tea has got some amazing teabags for girls which would make excellent Christmas Stocking fillers. THE FOOTSOOTHER TEABAG (ABOVE) is a refreshing, calming blend of herbal teas scented with lemongrass and peppermint, in four […]
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A CREAM TEA DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR…
A tea for all seasons! Delimann will deliver a delectable Devonshire Cream Tea (with a seasonal twist) to the person of your choice four times a year. www.delimann.co.uk Delimann’s Afternoon Tea & Cream Tea selection […]
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AFTERNOON TEA FOR TWO OFFER ONLY £10…
Episode Hotel Leamington is a stylish contemporary town house hotel, situated in the heart of the picturesque former spa town and now thriving shopping centre! Episode is the ideal base to explore the historic region […]
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BBC GOOD FOOD SHOW, NEC BIRMINGHAM, 28th Nov – 2nd December …
It’s that time of year again. The BBC Good Food Show starts at the NEC in Birmingham from 28th November – 2nd December. Apparently tickets are selling fast, in particular for the weekend so get […]
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CHOCOLATE, AND MAPLE SYRUP LOAF CAKE…
Ingredients 75g/3oz unsalted butter melted (plus extra if you have no liner) 225g/8oz Plain Flour 2 tsp baking powder 50g/2oz golden caster sugar 25g/1oz dark brown sugar (for dusting) 100g/3.5 oz sour cream 100ml/3.5fl oz […]
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TYPES OF FLOUR…
With so many different types of flours it can mean you get a bit mixed up with one or another, and if you can replace them with another type while you are baking. Well apparently […]
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BRIEF HISTORY ON TEA DURING 1101-1125
During 1101-1125 the Chinese Emperor Hui Tsung became very obsessed with tea and wrote about the best tea-whisking methods. He then started holding tea-tasting tournaments in the court. In fact apparently he was […]
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COOK WITH A WONDERBAG…
Instead of using a slow cooker you can use a new type of slow cooker called a ‘wonderbag’. It’s insulating materials let you slow cook food without adding to your gas or elecricity bill. Depending […]
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SEPTEMBER FOOD FESTIVALS…
LEICESTERSHIRE FOOD FORTNIGHT… Head to Leicestershire during 22nd September to the 7th October for an abundance of food events. For more details head to www.goleicestershire.com/food-and-drink THE GREAT BATH FEAST…. During October Artisan producers and celebrity […]
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NATIONAL CUPCAKE WEEK 17th – 23rd SEPTEMBER…
National Cupcake Week starts on the 17th-23rd September, which is an ideal way to show how much you adore your cupcakes and show the world your own special recipe. http://www.nationalcupcakeweek.co.uk/ The website has put together […]
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BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP LOAF CAKE…
Ingredients 3 Ripe Bananas (mashed) 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 220g light brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla essence 200g Self Raising Flour 1 tsp Baking Soda ¼ tsp sea salt 1 tablespoon Arrowroot 1 rounded tsp […]
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