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THE BOSTON TEA PARTY…
On December 16, 1773 American natinalists dumped crates of tea from a British ship into the Boston Harbor in a protest over rising taxes imposed by the British colonists. Known after that as the Boston […]
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SCONE OR CUPCAKE, SCONES OR CUPCAKE, SCONES OR CUPCAKE…
Even though cupcakes are very popular today, the nation’s baker’s claim the traditional scone has made a revival with the quintessentially English Afternoon Tea en vogue. Afternoon tea is apparently associated with the West Country, […]
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NATIONAL CUPCAKE WEEK 12th – 18th SEPTEMBER
It’s National Cupcake Week from 12th – 18th September, so apron’s on to celebrate cupcakes of every shape and decoration, created by British Baker Magazine. Last year David Bennet of Sunshine Baking in Leeds was […]
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APPLE SAUCE, APPLE PIE, APPLE CAKE, APPLE PUDDING…
If you love your apples then you must visit Waterperry Gardens in Oxfordshire for an ‘Apple Weekend’, from 7 – 9th October, where you can look at 50 varieties of apples and have free tours […]
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A FRIEND AND A CUP OF TEA…
It feels so good to have a friend on who you can depend. A friend can help to mend a heart boost you toward a brand new start. Clown with carefree, school girl glee, share […]
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EASY COFFEE AND WALNUT CAKE…
EASY COFFEE AND WALNUT CAKE… Ingredients 175g (6oz) Self Raising Flour 175g (6oz) Softened Butter 175g (6oz) Caster Sugar 1 ½ tablespoons of instant coffee mixed with 2 tablespoons of Boiling Water 75g (3oz) Chopped […]
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52 HAND CRAFTED ARTISAN TEA BLENDS…
At 52teas.com you will find unique, hand-blended artisan loose leaf teas with a new limited edition creation every week of the year. Not your average black or green tea but something different like ‘Pumpkin Cheese […]
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ADD DRIED FRUIT TO YOUR RECIPES…
Did you know that if you add dried fruit to your recipes it can actually be better for you than fresh fruit, as the dehydration process can make some nutrients more concentrated. The antioxidants in […]
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DID YOU KNOW THIS ABOUT COFFEE…
Research has shown that 300g of coffee (2-3 cups) has a huge benefit on alertness and attention span for up to four hours after drinking it. So make sure you don’t drink it to late […]
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HOW TO CHECK IF YOUR EGGS ARE FRESH…
Place the egg in a bowl of water, if it sinks and lies on its side, it’s fresh. If it sinks and stands large-end up, it’s on the turn so use within a couple of […]
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BREVILLE ONE TOUCH TEA AND COFFEE MAKER…
The new Breville One-Touch Tea Maker is a revolutionary tea experience. The fully automated tea basket moves down, then up, gently agitating the leaves to precisely infuse your tea. Push the basket button and watch […]
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HOW TO STEEP TEA…
Did you know that there is an art to steeping your tea ? Get it wrong and the tea can taste quite different. Follow the guide below to the temperature and time you should steep […]
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AN ELEGANT AFTERNOON TEA…
The Ramada York, Fairfield Manor has an elegant afternoon tea with scones which they serve in their Garden Lounge or out on the patio on a sunny day. Relax in the Yorkshire countryside at this […]