Uncategorized LIMITED EDITION CUP AND SAUCER…By Treeca28 March 20120 This limited edition and sneakily evil (take a closer look at the pattern) tea cup and saucer is made from…
Uncategorized A BRITISH TRADITION UNDER THREAT, SAVE THE TEAPOT !!…By Treeca27 March 20120 According to AfternoonTea a recent report suggests that the great British tradition of drinking tea is under threat with a…
Uncategorized COOK FOR THE QUEEN at BUCKINGHAM PALACE…By Treeca25 March 20120 To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee, the British Food Fortnight (27th July – 12th August) is inviting schools in the UK…
Uncategorized BILL BRYSON ON CHOPSTICKS…By Treeca23 March 20120 And I find chopsticks frankly distressing. Am I alone in thinking it odd that a people ingenious enough to invent…
Uncategorized ANOTHER BAKING TIP…By Treeca23 March 20120 If you don’t have a squewer or something similar to check your cake try using a piece of dried spaghetti…
Uncategorized BAKING ESSENTIALS…By Treeca22 March 20120 Stand Mixers – these are good for mixing and whipping, whisking and also kneading dough. Electric Whisks – these are…
Uncategorized GET YOUR 100th EDITION OF OLIVE MAGAZINE FOR A FREE GIFT…By Treeca21 March 20120 If, like me, you love reading ‘OLIVE’ magazine which they call ‘ the stylish, monthly magazine for food lovers who…
Uncategorized “WIN” the latest MARIAN KEYES ‘SAVED BY CAKE’ Book…By Treeca19 March 20120 Marian Keyes Saved by Cake Marian Keyes, gives an honest account of her recent battle with depression, and how baking…
Uncategorized TEA FOR THE YOUNGER GENERATION v TEA FOR THE OLDER GENERATION…By Treeca18 March 20120 Tea paraphernalia is a big industry which attracts the younger generation as well as the old. The younger generation will…
Uncategorized A VARIETY OF CRUMBLE RECIPES…By Treeca15 March 20120 CLASSIC CRUMBLE Ingredients 225g/8oz Plain Flour 175g/6oz Butter 55g/2oz Demerara Sugar 125g/4oz Oats SCOTTISH STYLE CRUMBLE Ingredients 110g/4oz Plain Flour…
Uncategorized ANOTHER BAKING TIP…By Treeca14 March 20120 Don’t over-beat your cake mixture as too much air in it will cause the cake to crack.
Uncategorized THE MARSHMALLOW RESTAURANT AND TEA ROOM…By Treeca14 March 20120 I don’t know about you but the name of this tea shop makes my mouth water. The Marshmallow Restaurant and…
Uncategorized LOW FAT CHOCOLATE COOKIES RECIPE…By Treeca12 March 20120 LOW FAT CHOCOLATE COOKIES RECIPE… Ingredients 75g (3oz) Flora Cuisine 55g (2oz) Caster Sugar (or for low sugar cookies) Splenda…
Uncategorized HOW TO STORE YOUR CAKE…By Treeca12 March 20120 To extend the life of your cake store with half an apple or a couple of sugar lumps.
Uncategorized BAKING TIP…By Treeca11 March 20120 Add 2 tablespoons of salad oil to your cake mixture, as this can keep the mixture moist and less crumbly.