Fennel Tea – this tea is helpful in relieving cramps and it can also act as a mild laxative. Holland and Barrett sell the Heath and Heather Fennel Tea which is fresh and herbal, the […]
With Christmas now well and truly on countdown I thought it might be nice to write a post on tea pairings with some of the festive foods we eat. When drinking Lapsang have it with […]
Ingredients 85g/3oz Butter 55g/2oz Brown Sugar 1 Banana (mashed) 1 Egg (beaten) 115g/4oz Self Raising Flour 55g/2oz Oats 170g/6oz raisins 1 tsp Cinnamon Method Preheat oven to 180C, 350F or Gas 4 Beat butter and […]
A few years ago I published this book on ‘Over One Hundred Tips on Baking Cakes’, which I am now in the process of updating and adding ‘loaf cakes recipes’, to the book. If you have a favourite loaf cake recipe […]
When you choose Fairtrade coffee, not only can farmers build a better quality of life for their families and communities, they can invest in growing better quality beans too. Fairtrade coffee farmers invest at least […]
Overheard in a Tea Room… ‘I do wish this teapot would pour like a dream! Try one of these scones, I can pass you the cream’. ‘Well, thank you, but no, for I must watch […]
GYOKURO ASAHI TEA is the rarest Japenese tea of all, being grown in the Kyoto region under special bamboo shades to control the amount of sunlight to the plants. ‘Gyokuro Asahi’ translates to ‘noble dewdrop’ in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
All crumpets should be toasted on both sides, the smooth side first, the holey side last, as this produces a suitable concavity for the butter…Never cut a muffin, snip round the curved side and pull […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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