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TURMERIC & ORANGE FRUIT LOAF CAKE RECIPE
2 x Turmeric, with Orange & Star Anise teabags (Twinings, or one of your choice)225g dried Fruit ( like raisins, sultanas etc)225g self-raising flour1 orange (grated) 2 large eggs (beaten)150g light brown sugar (reserve 50g […]
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 […]
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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
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 […]
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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. […]
Tea
TEA PAIRINGS FOR BLACK TEA…
Black Tea Pairing Ideas… The more robust flavours and aromas of most black teas, as well as the most pronounced tannins, are well suited to pairing with full-flavoured foods such as meat, spicy dishes and […]
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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 […]
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TEA COCKTAILS, A DIFFERENT TASTE ON TEA
If you go to the Tate Galleries in London, Liverpool or St.Ives you will see that they supply JING teas. JING is run by Edward Eisler and his team. By building relationships with the worlds […]
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 […]