Baking
#NATIONAL CAKE WEEK – 2nd – 8th OCTOBER…
It’s National Cake Week this week in the UK so get out your scales and pop on that Pinney to make your special cake this week. A movable feast that is always celebrated in the […]
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Cleaning Products
5 TOP TIPS ON CLEANING AN OVEN…
To clean any spills in the oven, sprinkle with automatic dishwasher powder, cover with a wet paper towel, let stand for a few hours, then clean with a damp sponge. Or make your own […]
Kitchen Gadgets
11 WHIPPING AND WHISKING TIPS FOR YOUR BAKING…
A pinch of salt added to margarine makes whisking quicker. If your custard goes lumpy, quickly put the base of the pan into some cold water and keep whisking until things are going smoothly again. […]
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, […]
BBQ
NATIONAL BBQ WEEK – 29th MAY – 4th JUNE…
National BBQ Week returns for a 20th time and will once again be looking to encourage even more Grill Thrills and Gastro Grilling, by ensuring that everyone; friends & families, retailers, pubs & clubs, streets & […]
Baking Tips
7 TIPS ON USING YOUR OVEN TO BAKE A CAKE
If you don’t have a skewer or something similar to check your cake try using a piece of dried spaghetti instead. Before putting your cake mixture into the oven, tap the cake tin on a […]
Baking Pastry
Baking
NINE TIPS ON USING FLOUR IN BAKING
Sift your flour and baking powder together 2 – 3 times when making a cake, as it will give your cake a very light and even texture and stop air pockets from forming. Try to […]
Fruit Teas
THIEVES BREW(BEV’S TEA CO) AND PISTACHIO SCONES…
I have written before that I receive the Tea Tourist tea box’s which come with a surprise selection of loose teas from some of the hottest artisan tea companies each month. They are sent in taster […]
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 […]
Baking
8 GREAT TIPS ON BAKING PASTRY
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 […]
Chocolate
THE CHOCOLATE SHOW 14th-16th OCTOBER, OLYMPIA, LONDON
Doors to The Chocolate Show at Olympia’s National Hall will be opening in a week’s time and they have got so much in store for you, including a small plates bar with chocolatey dishes from […]
Chocolate
NATIONAL CUPCAKE WEEK IS 19th-25th SEPTEMBER, 2016
National Cupcake Week is 19th-25th September, 2016 but they already have their National Cupcake Champions. On Wednesday 14th September at AB Mauri Centre of Excellence, 10 experts spent the day trying and tasting delicious little […]
Baking
THE COUNTDOWN TO THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF 2016 HAS BEGUN
If like me, you love The Great British Bake Off then I am sure you will be counting down the sleeps until the new series starts on 24th August on BBC 1. According to the […]
Baking