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Recipe – Vanilla Slice
Vanilla slices or custard slices are very popular here and on the Continent. You can make them from scratch or use ready made pastry, but either way they are good! You will need: 8 oz of puff pastry made with 8 oz plain flour, a pinch of salt,… Continue reading
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Winter Survival II
I’m hoping you have enough hot drinks to get you through the winter, whether it is tea, hot chocolate, or hot cider (spiced or not). The weather is finally starting to catch up to us so it’s a good time to start talking about enjoying these foods! The simple porridge/oatmeal: A popular and healthy breakfast… Continue reading
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Teapot History: Debuting Our Favorite Brown Betty
How do you serve your tea? Do you simply brew a cup? Or do you serve from a teapot? Whether it is for two people or six, teapots have been around for centuries. Teapots come in many forms, sizes, and are made in several materials like ceramic, metal, silver, or even glass. The earliest teapots… Continue reading
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Robinson’s & Ribena
When you hear of summer, what do you think of? If you’re an American like myself, you might think of beaches, hot weather, and barbecues. But what’s it like out in Britain? Do they enjoy a refreshing glass of iced tea as much as the Americans do? Believe it or not, the British continue to… Continue reading
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Recipe – Chocolate Cake or Buns
Back in the 1970’s when we held dinner parties they all seemed to consist of prawn cocktail for starters and Black Forest Gateau for dessert (At least the main course was usually different!)! I, personally, never liked Black Forest Gateau because I am not keen on sickly chocolate but my daughter, Nicola, loves chocolate. In… Continue reading
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Garden Makeover
Ivy is a very good plant for growing over things that you want to hide. Unfortunately it can get very out of hand as I found out last year. We have a brick wall in our garden that acts as a boundary with the field next door and last year I looked at it and… Continue reading
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In An English Garden
Your typical Englishman thinks his home is his castle and woe betide anyone who crosses him! An Englishman’s garden, however is something else. Most men cut the lawn and leave the other stuff to the wife but occasionally you see the odd man weeding, mostly they like growing vegetables and flowers for showing. The English… Continue reading
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Afternoon Tea
According to British history writers, afternoon tea was introduced in 1840 by Anna the seventh Duchess of Bedford. She became very hungry around four o’clock in the afternoon but dinner was not served until 8 in the evening – to her, a big gap between lunch and dinner. She asked for tea to be delivered… Continue reading
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Earth-friendly Reusable Cups
Everyone is always on the run, myself included. If you’re like me, you may have a good collection of not just mugs, but also travel mugs. Not only can you bring your drink of choice with you whether it’s a hot cup of coffee or a nice cup of tea, but you can also do… Continue reading
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Care and Feeding of the Brown Betty – Part 5 Plus Bonus Recipe!
Part of the Brown Betty’s charm and claim to fame is that it is made from red clay, or terra cotta, making it a ceramic tea pot. What the heck is terra cotta, though? It translates from the Italian to “baked earth.” It is a porous clay that is mostly used for sculptures and flower pots… Continue reading
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