Afternoon Tea Week
Afternoon Tea Week: Herbal Teas
There are two main reasons why you should incorporate herbal tea in your everyday diet. The first one is the great aromas and tastes you get from a lot of these teas. The second is […]
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Afternoon Tea Week: Black Tea
Black tea is the term used to describe a variety of tea that undergoes a more extensive oxidation process than green, oolong and white teas. All of these tea varieties are actually made from the […]
Baking
Baking
Baking
9 TIPS ON USING EGGS IN BAKING
1.If you add a beaten egg slowly to your batter mix it prevents the batter from becoming too stiff. 2.Always use eggs at room temperature when baking with them. 3.Eggs will whip more easily if […]
Tea
7 OF THE BEST WAYS TO STORE YOUR TEA…
It’s best to transfer both loose tea and tea bags from a cardboard or paper packet or tub into an air-tight container. Tins and caddies with tight-fitting lids are good as they can keep out […]
Baking
8 TOP TIPS ON USING FRUIT IN YOUR COOKING
Eight top tips for using fruit in your cooking:- Add dried fruit to your recipes it can actually be better for you than fresh fruit, as the dehydration process can make some nutrients more concentrated. […]
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TEN MORE BAKING TIPS
Here’s another ten great baking tips… 1. To extend the life of your cake, store with half an apple. 2. Take your butter out of the fridge in advance so it is nice and soft. […]
Baking
7 FOODIE DATES FOR FEBRUARY 2024…
British Yorkshire Pudding Day – 4th February 2024 – On British Yorkshire Pudding Day, the first Sunday of February, this baked pudding is honored for its centuries-long stalwart place in the British food lexicon. Get […]
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Christmas
HOW TO KEEP A CHRISTMAS TREE FRESH…
“Whether they are cut or arrive in a festive planter, evergreen trees are a great way to bring natural beauty into your space and brighten up any room during the winter season,” says Alfred Palomares, […]
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VINTAGE CAKE BAKING TIP
A great baking tip from a few decades ago. “To extend the life of your cake store with an apple or a couple of sugar lumps. “It’s a long time since I’ve seen sugar lumps […]
Cookery Books
GORGEOUS BOOKS AS GORGEOUS CHRISTMAS GIFTS
It’s that time of year again where we see lots of books and new releases up for sale and you are spoilt for choice as to which one to buy for yourself or as a […]
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10 TIPS ON BAKING THE BEST FRUIT CAKE
1. For a really moist fruitcake, use marmalade instead of candied peel. 2. Always soak your dried fruit overnight and for extra flavour soak the fruit in apple or orange juice or marinate in your […]