Loose Tea
THE LAVENDER TEA ROOM IN BAKEWELL…
While on a day trip out to Bakewell we popped into The Lavender Tea Rooms for a spot of tea and cake. It is centrally located in Hebden Court, in a charming courtyard setting. The […]
chocolate
Baking
7 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT THE SCONE…
This Scottish Quick Bread is said to have taken its name from the Stone of Destiny (or Scone) the place where Scottish kings were once crowned. Scones became popular and an essential part of the […]
Baking Tips
AFTERNOON TEA IN STYLE…
As I not only write on this Afternoon Tea Blog but also for a local Tea/Coffee shop I have the best excuse ever to go and try out different afternoon teas and write a blog […]
Baking
TEA & CAKE AT DUNELM …
A cup of tea and cake at Dunelm can be just as tasty as having it at a nice garden centre/restaurant or tea room. I don’t know about you but I can spend hours walking […]
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, […]
Baking Pastry
8 TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE THE BEST CAKE TEXTURE…
We all try to make our cakes taste delicious but at the same time it’s important to have the right texture to your cake. Some tips I have found to help you make the best […]
Baking
CHOCOLATE…
Chocolate is … Luscious Decadent Divine Seductive Heavenly and tastes good with… Almonds Walnuts Hazelnuts Pecans Peanuts Ice-cream Strawberries It’s also … Velvety Dark Rewarding Delicate Exciting And it makes the world go round ! […]
Cakes
SUPER CACAO FOR A HEALTHY HEART
According to an article today in the Daily Mail’s health section Aduna’s Super-Cacao uses a type of cacao bean which contains eight times the flavanols (thought to maintain elasticity of blood vessels, reducing the risk of […]
Tea History
A LITTLE HISTORY OF TEA FROM 737 – 907 BC
    In 737 B.C. the second emperor of China, Shen Nung, discovers tea when tea leaves blow into his cup of hot water or so the story goes. In 350A.D. a Chinese dictionary […]
Baking Pastry
Fruit Teas
NATIONAL TEA DAY 21ST APRIL
National Tea Day on 21st April is celebrated with many but especially with the National Tea Day organizers. They hold events all over the Country to enjoy this event including a National Tea Day Festival which […]
Baking
TIPS FOR BAKING COOKIES…
When baking cookies if you run out of sheets to put them on then just turn a baking tray upside down and drop the cookies on that. Store cookies in an air tight tin with […]
Baking
EASY PEASEY CHOCOLATE LOAF CAKE RECIPE……..Mmmmmm
INGREDIENTS 50 g Plain Chocolate (grated) 4 tbsp Cocoa Powder 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder 85 g Ground Almonds 140 g Self Raising Flour (sieved) 3 Large Eggs (beaten) 175 g Castor Sugar 175 g Softened […]
Baking Tips
TOP TEN TIPS ON BAKING A CAKE…
When using two fillings (jam and cream), spread each one on a different half of the cake and then sandwich together. .If you haven’t got time to decorate your cake then wrap it with cling […]
Baking
TOP SIX#VALENTINES GIFT OFFERS FOR UNDER £10…
Valentines Day will soon be with us and the promotions and gifts are in every high street store. I will kick off my top six with this beautiful heart shaped box of cupcake chocolates from […]