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VINTAGE CAKES, BOOK REVIEW…
Vintage Cakes by Jane Brocket £25 is a stunning book full of photographs to inspire you. All taken with vintage kitchenalia and with recipes that cover classic baking from around the world. Ideal for a […]
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Tea History
THE HISTORY OF TEA IN 960 – 1280
During this time Chinese tea drinking was on the rise, as were elegant teahouses and teacups carefully crafted from porcelain and pottery. Also at this time drinking powdered and frothed tea or tea scented with […]
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DINING IN THE VOLTIGEUR RESTAURANT AT YORK RACES…
Dining in the Voltigeur Restaurant at York Races is a very special treat for anyone whether you enjoy going to the races or not. You are greeted with a taste of Sushi then a starter […]
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BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP LOAF CAKE…
Ingredients 3 Ripe Bananas (mashed) 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 220g light brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla essence 200g Self Raising Flour 1 tsp Baking Soda ¼ tsp sea salt 1 tablespoon Arrowroot 1 rounded tsp […]
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AN INTERESTING TEA FACT…
In 1904 Englishman Richard Blechynden created iced tea during a heat wave at the St Louis World Fair. Do you like ice tea? and what about iced coffee which has become really fashionable. Between the […]
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CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE…
Ingredients 10 Double Chocolate Chip Cookies, crushed 35g (1 ¼ oz) Low Fat Spread (melted) 100g (3 ½ ox) Philadelphia Low Fat Soft Cheese 250g (9oz) O% Fat Greek Yoghurt ½ tsp Vanilla Essence Method […]
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TWININGS AND UNICEP AND ASSAM TEA HELPING IMPROVE LIVES…
Assam is the tea-growing region in North East India that gives us our wonderful strong and malty tea. Twinings are working with UNICEF to improve the lives of 7,000 young girls who live there on […]
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THE CAKE AND BAKE SHOW…
The ‘Cake and Bake Show’ is the first ‘live’ event dedicated to the world of cake, breads and the art of cooking. Its being held at Earls Court in London on the 22nd/23rd September. Star […]
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PEPPERMINT TEA AND HOT CHOCOLATE…
The combination of peppermint tea and hot chocolate is magical. Heat a cup of milk with a peppermint tea bag to just boiling. Turn off the heat, remove the tea bag and add a tablespoon […]
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THE ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA TEA ROOM….
While on our break in Edinburgh we decided to visit the famous Royal Yacht Britannia which is now based in the historic port of Leith and classes as a ‘must-see’ tourist attraction. It has played […]
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