Loose Tea
9 REASONS TO DRINK TEA…
1.Drinking three cups of tea daily can protect against heart attacks and stroke. 2.A new review study shows regular drinking of either black or green tea can reduce the risk of heart problems by 11 […]
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Baking
Fruit Teas
SEVEN WAYS TO STORE 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 […]
Chocolate Afternoon Tea
INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFTERNOON TEA IN THE VICTORIAN ERA…
Instructions for an afternoon tea in the Victorian Era Serve rolled bread and butter, sandwiches made of ham paste, potted ham, tongue or chicken. The crusts of the bread should be cut off, and the […]
Chocolate Afternoon Tea
CHOCOLATE WEEK 9th-15th OCTOBER 2017…
Chocolate Week 9-15th October 2017 If you love chocolate (like I do) then you have to go over to the Chocolate Week website to check out what events and tastings are going on during this […]
Tea and Health
HOW TO STEEP TEA…
Did you know that there is an art to steeping your tea ? Get it wrong and the tea can taste quite different. Tea Type Temperature Steep.it for Black 206°F – 97°C 2–3 minutes Green […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Loose Tea
A MUG OR A CUP FOR YOUR TEA?…
Which do you prefer a mug or a tea cup and saucer? Personally, I think both are appropriate in certain situations. You would give the builder a mug, and yourself one while sitting reading your […]
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 […]
Baking
TEA & CAKE AT TIMMERMANS GARDEN CENTRE IN WOODBOROUGH, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE…
After being indoors for over 5 days with a throat, chest and ear infection I decided a breath of fresh air was the next best medicine. Hubby decided a trip over to our local garden […]
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
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 ! […]