Baking
GROWING YOUR OWN TEA…
We are not talking about herbal teas either, but real tea: Camellia sinensis. You don’t need a large garden to grow your own tea, a planter on a balcony would work just fine. ‘You could […]
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WHY HOUSEWORK IS ‘GOOD FOR YOU’
They are now saying that housework can count as an exercise (well I already knew that), and some tasks can actually help to improve your strength and flexibility. They are now saying that housework can […]
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 […]
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THE VINTAGE TEA COSY…
Although Tea Cosy’s are back in fashion again the first documented tea cosy in Britain was in 1867 and it was probably the Duchess of Bedford, who by establishing the activity of afternoon tea in […]
Baking
EASY 3 MINUTE SPELT BREAD RECIPE…
Easy 3 minute Spelt Bread Ingredients 500g spelt flour 10g fast-acting dried yeast half teaspoon sea salt 50g sunflower seeds 50g sesame seeds 50g linseeds 500 ml warm water Method Preheat oven to 200C/Gas 6 […]
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EASY RAISIN TEA LOAF CAKE…
Ingredients 225g seedless raisins (or other dried fruit) 100g soft brown sugar 1 cup of cold fruit or chamomile tea 225g self raising flour ½ level teaspoon mixed spice 1 x Orange 1 Medium Egg […]
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 […]
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THE GREAT INTERIOR DESIGN CHALLENGE BBC 2…
I’m just loving this year’s ‘Great Interior Design Challenge’ on BBC 2 – The search is on for Britain’s best amateur interior designers. They work in a variety of architectural styles, which I love seeing […]
Candles
Daily Prompt: Candle or not a Candle, that is the question?
via Daily Prompt: Candle Well I don’t know about you, but that sure looks like a candle to me. But actually it’s an 8″ wax drip pillar battery candle with a timer. With these Wax Drip […]
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WIN A TWINNINGS BREAKFAST MASTERCLASS…
Twinnings English Breakfast Tea is ’80’ years old this year, and to celebrate it they are offering Homes & Antiques readers a chance to win the ultimate breakfast experience. This consists of a trip to […]
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THE ASSOCIATION OF TEA BLOGGERS…
The Association of Tea Bloggers was started for the purpose of sharing information and resources among tea blogger members and also to facilitate dialog within the larger community of tea wholesalers, retailers and other tea […]
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NATIONAL BAKING WEEK…
National Baking Week took place from the 14th – 20th October 2013 a charity bake week. This year National Baking Week was supporting Great Ormond Street Hospital which is one of the top five paediatric […]
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AFTERNOON TEA TOTAL…
Afternoon Tea Total is a blog written by Natalie, who is a rather big fan of afternoon tea,(A girl after my own heart). She spends half of her time in London and half in Berlin, […]