You can have tea for just about everything from detox, sleep aids, digestion and health and vitality. Detox blends can help to boost the metabolism, balance the digestive system, improve circulation and aid lymphatic drainage. Green and White teas are packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals and they can help to flush the system and can aid weight loss. Peppermint, and Ginger are very well known for helping digestion and can help to break down fats in rich, fatty foods. Chamomile, lavender with valerian root, are natural sedative, and a natural alternative to sleeping pills. Chamomile, Lavender and Rose are…
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Here’s another ten great baking tips… 1. To extend the life of your cake, store with half an apple. 2. Take your butter out of the fridge in advance so it is nice and soft. 3. For a great rolling pin, fill a wine bottle (after you have enjoyed it) with warm water and replace the cork securely or preferably use a screw top wine bottle. 4. If you do not have any cake liners then spray your cake tins with sunflower spray oil, it saves messing with butter. 5. If you forgot to get your eggs out for baking…
National Cherry Pie Day – 20th February 2024 – Observed annually on February 20th, it is National Cherry Pie Day.  This is a day for all cherry pie lovers to eat their favorite pie for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner. The first pie dates back as far as 9500 B.C. in ancient Egypt. Known for their love of sweets and meats, Egyptians usually made pies with honey and dates, which were encased in reeds, as the filling of a pie was only meant to be eaten. It is believed that the Romans learned about pies from the Greeks who then introduced this…
 The Country’s first tea shop was opened in 1864 by the Manageress of the Aerated Bread Company. The company directors allowed the manageress to serve refreshments to favoured customers. Although Thomas Twining ‘s tea shop has also been claimed as the first, opening in 1706, and still remained at 216 Strand, London. However, 1717 is also given as a date for the first tea shop. Then, demand for her service grew, which then sparked a new trend for similar shops across the UK. Within two years the Aerated Bread Company had opened 250 of its self-service tea shops. These…
Correct storage of tea will mean it will last a long longer and taste just as fresh as it did on the day you bought it. Here is a list of the best and worst ways to store your tea. 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 smells and humidity which can affect the tea.Storing the jars in a dark cupboard will mean the tea will keep well.You should never keep it in…
Buy something different from chocolate for Valentines Day. Check out these amazing biscuits from the Biscuiteers website. We all love biscuits but the Biscuiteers take biscuits to another level. You can say anything from happy birthday to sorry in biscuits and for Valentines day you can have a giant tin of love chocolates or biscuits or a biscuit card, to name a few. Their delicious chocolates are hand iced like their biscuits and all make unique gifts. My personal favourite is the Art of Love Biscuit Tin for £39.95 Inspired by famous artists from around the world, they’re too gorgeous…
A few tips on how to look after and store your nuts… Store nuts in the freezer. It will prolong their life as they can go rancid rather quickly. Containers that have air-tight seals like glass jars and plastic containers should be used when storing nuts. This ensures your stored nuts will maintain the proper moisture level. If you do have to store at room temperature, make sure to choose a dark space without direct heat. If sealed correctly, nuts can maintain freshness for up to 3 months in this short term storage. The shelf life of nuts depends on…
British Yorkshire Pudding Day – 4th February 2024 – On British Yorkshire Pudding Day, the first Sunday of February, this baked pudding is honored for its centuries-long stalwart place in the British food lexicon. Get ready to raise a steaming goblet of gravy, because the most glorious day of the year is nigh! That’s right, folks, National Yorkshire Pudding Day is upon us, gracing the UK with its eggy, fluffy, and utterly delicious presence on Sunday, February 4th, 2024 As proud Yorkshire folk, we can confidently say: absolutely! that Yorkshire Pudding is truly British. While other parts of the world have adopted their…
Burns Night is tonight Thursday 25th January. But, do you know what Burns Night is all about? Well, according to The University of Scotland – Burns Night is an annual celebration of Scotland’s most famous poet – a man called Robert Burns. Born in Ayr, Burns was more than just a poet. He produced hundreds of poems, songs and letters. You no doubt may have heard (or even sang!) ‘Auld Lang Syne’ when ringing in the New Year? That was written by ‘Rabbie’ Burns too! In all he penned more than 550 poems and songs before his death in 1796.…
Here’s a great article on the fluids you can drink after a workout. Some are more beneficial than others, from beetroot juice to green tea. Rehydrating your body regularly on a daily basis is crucial regardless of exercise.