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SOME EGGY BAKING TIPS…
If you add a beaten egg slowly to your batter mix it prevents the batter from becoming too stiff. Always use eggs at room temperature when baking with them. If you want firm meringues, add […]
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KITCHEN HEALTH BOOSTERS….
Help your immune system in the winter by keeping in your store cupboard some health boosters. Honey has natural anti-fungal and antibacetrial properties. Garlic has natural anti-fungal and antibacterial properties as well. Tumeric acts as […]
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MORE ON THE HISTORY OF TEA…
During the years of 648-749 the Japanese monk Gyoki planted the first tea bushes in 49 Buddhist temple gardens. Tea in Japan during that time was rare and expensive, enjoyed mostly by high priests and […]
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HOW TO CHECK YOUR BAKING POWDER OR BAKING SODA IS FRESH…
To test if baking powder is still good, combine 1 teaspoon baking powder with 1/3 cup hot water. If it bubbles, its still good! To test baking soda, put 2 tablespoons of white vinegar into […]
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COOK WITH A WONDERBAG…
Instead of using a slow cooker you can use a new type of slow cooker called a ‘wonderbag’. It’s insulating materials let you slow cook food without adding to your gas or elecricity bill. Depending […]
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SEPTEMBER FOOD FESTIVALS…
LEICESTERSHIRE FOOD FORTNIGHT… Head to Leicestershire during 22nd September to the 7th October for an abundance of food events. For more details head to www.goleicestershire.com/food-and-drink THE GREAT BATH FEAST…. During October Artisan producers and celebrity […]
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NATIONAL CUPCAKE WEEK 17th – 23rd SEPTEMBER…
National Cupcake Week starts on the 17th-23rd September, which is an ideal way to show how much you adore your cupcakes and show the world your own special recipe. http://www.nationalcupcakeweek.co.uk/ The website has put together […]
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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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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 […]