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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 […]
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FOODIE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY IN JULY…
1st- 7th July, is the Great British Pea Week , is an annual celebration of peas! It aims to increase awareness and understanding of the provenance and heritage of peas, giving British consumers a reason to celebrate the little […]
Food
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES TO HARVEST OR BUY FOR AUGUST
The National Trust have a great list of fruit and vegetables for August. Heat-loving crops like tomatoes, cucumbers and chilies are in their prime now. Even aubergines and peppers, which are imported to the UK […]
Fruit
DELICIOUS FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO ENJOY DURING JULY
Here is a list of some lovely fruit and vegetables in season for the month of July… Vegetables to harvest or buy Some delicious fruits to enjoy in July include… If you head over the […]
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THE HISTORY OF MOTHERING SUNDAY – 19th MARCH 2023…
Like many traditions and festivities, Mothering Sunday began with a religious purpose. Held on the fourth Sunday in Lent, exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday, it was a originally a day to honour and give […]
National Week
CORNISH PASTY WEEK – 27th FEBRUARY 2023
Cornish Pasty Week returns this year with a brand new initiative raising funds to help alleviate food poverty. Anyone making or selling genuine Cornish pasties is invited to participate by agreeing to donate either a […]
National Days
BRITISH YORKSHIRE PUDDING DAY TODAY – 5th FEBRUARY 2023
British Yorkshire Pudding Day – 5th February 2023 – 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. Yorkshire […]
Bread
DOUGH MAKING THE EASY WAY…
There is nothing like the smell of a newly baked loaf but the dough-making can be a bit tiresome. However, help is at hand in the way of from doughs all ready to bake. Simply […]
Baking
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES TO HARVEST OR BUY FOR AUGUST…
The National Trust have a great list of fruit and vegetables for August. Heat-loving crops like tomatoes, cucumbers and chilies are in their prime now. Even aubergines and peppers, which are imported to the UK […]
Baking
DELICIOUS FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO ENJOY DURING JULY…
Here is a list of some lovely fruit and vegetables in season for the month of July… Vegetables to harvest or buy Beetroot Cabbage Carrots Courgettes and summer squash Cucumbers Fennel French beans Lettuce and […]
Tea
A FEW TEAS THAT CAN HELP YOU TO LOSE A FEW POUNDS…
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 […]
Baking
HOW TO MAKE SPELT BREAD IN 3 MINUTES…
 I thought you might enjoy this easy three minute spelt bread recipe. It is way tooo easy to not give it a go …… Ingredients 500g spelt flour 10g fast-acting dried yeast half teaspoon […]
Tea
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19 REASONS TO READ THROUGH AFTERNOON TEA4TWO’S POSTS FOR OCTOBER…
1.14 Reasons to Read Through Afternoon Tea4Two’s posts for September Food Awareness Days/Week 2. National Curry Week – Monday 4th – 10th October 3. Food Awareness Days/Weeks and Food Festivals for November 4. World Egg […]
Baking
NADIYA HUSSAIN’S SCONE PIZZA RECIPE IN HER BOOK “NADIYA BAKES”…
Nadiya Hussain’s cookbook “Nadiya Bakes” includes her version of the traditional scone. The Daily Beast wrote “Topped with clotted cream and blueberries, this creative scone from “The Great British Bake Off” champion Nadiya Hussain’s cookbook […]