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Coffee & Health
HEALTH BENEFITS OF DRINKING COFFEE…
With so much hype about the health benefits of certain teas, it’s nice to know that coffee has some health benefits as well. According to a Greek study, one cup of coffee a day could […]
Baking
CRAFT WORKSHOP ON FARM IN COUNTY CAVAN, IRELAND…
On a regular basis Sandra Coote demonstrates craft and baking workshops on Facebook almost every day from her farm in County Cavan, Ireland. Hundreds of people check in to follow Sandra making crafts or baking […]
Baking
OVER TEN REASONS TO DRINK GREEN TEA…
The question is are there any other foods or drink that have been reported to have as many health benefits as green tea? The Chinese have known about the medicinal benefits of green tea […]
Baking
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 […]
Baking Pastry
FLOUR THAT’S GLUTEN AND WHEAT FREE
With so many of us suffering with gluten and wheat intolerances but still wanting to bake it was great to see flour without either. Oast to Host has solved this problem with its two new […]
Baking
ESCAPE FOR A FEW HOURS IN ROSIE’S TRAVELLING TEA SHOP…
Although this amazing book “Rosie’s Travelling Tea Shop” by Rebecca Raisin is not actually a proper tea shop but the title for a book I just had to pop it on here for others to […]
Baking
Baking
TEN HEALTHY BAKING TIPS…
Simple changes to make your baking a little bit more healthy. 1.Avocado – Use this healthy fat to make a frosting, pudding, or replace butter in recipes for cakes, brownies, bread, and other baked goods. 2. […]
Baking Tips
TUESDAY’S QUOTE FROM AFTERNOON TEA4TWO…
Tea and Water give each other life,” the Professor was saying. “The tea is still alive. This tea has tea and water vitality,” he added, “…Afterwards, the taste still happens… It rises like velvet… It […]
Baking
3 GREAT PODCASTS TO LISTEN TO DURING MAY…
With us all spending lots more time at home and indoors I’m sure I am not the only one who has listened to lots more Podcasts over the last six weeks. My top three choice […]
Baking
A TOUCH OF CINNAMON FOR TASTE AND TO HELP WITH WEIGHT LOSS…
Cinnamon is a great addition to your diet as it lowers blood sugar levels. They suggest you only have one teaspoon to help lower your blood sugar level. Cinnamon is a popular spice, especially for […]
1960's Food
SOME PUDDING/DESSERT RECIPES FROM THE 1960’S
Some great dessert/pudding recipes from the 1960’s are coming back into fashion. Remember the Fondue? No young, hip couple was complete without a fondue set. Dipping strawberries and cake cubes into molten chocolate and bubbling […]
Tea Facts
TEA IN SPORT IN THE 1900’s
Did you know that in the early 1900’s the great lawns of private estates were filled with countless croquet and badminton fanatics. They spent their summer days playing these games until the early evening. Of […]
Tea
FIVE FASCINATING TEA FACTS
In 1484 teas popularity reaches a new height when Zen priest Murata Shuko introduced the Cha-no-yu or Hot Water For Tea ceremony, which celebrates the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of tea preparation and drinking. […]