Chocolate
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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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February 2015 Teas of the Month – Chocolate Mint
What do you give a tea lover for Valentine’s Day? Chocolates. Chocolate Mint Tea, that is, and it happens to be our other Tea of the Month for February. The Chocolate Mint Flavored Black Tea blend from English Tea Store is the delectable paring of chocolate and mint. This tea delivers a bright and coppery infusion… Continue reading
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February 2015 Teas of the Month – Ceylon Green
Our first February tea of the month is ceylon green. Imported from Sri Lanka, our Ceylon Green is characterized as smooth and subtle. According to wikipedia, tea production is one of the main sources of foreign exchange for Sri Lanka. Originally known as Ceylon, Sri Lanka is an island country in the Indian Ocean. Great Britain occupied… Continue reading
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Recipe – flapjack
Flapjacks are easy to make and last a while in an airtight tin. I sometimes double up the recipe and hide half of them to make them last longer! 250 g (2 sticks) butter 250 g sugar (1 cup) (either caster of a mixture of brown sugar and caster) 4 tablespoons of Golden Syrup 500… Continue reading
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Recipe – Chocolate Caramel Shortbread
For the shortbread: 170g plain flour 60g caster sugar 120g unsalted butter For the caramel: 1 tin of condensed milk (397g) 2tbsp golden syrup 60g caster sugar 1 cup of soft brown sugar 120g butter 1 tbsp vanilla essence For topping: 1 (100g) bar of milk chocolate melted Method: Preheat oven to 170 deg C… Continue reading
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December Tea Roundup
With December coming to a close, the frantic holiday rush picks up and it’s hard to find a good time to wind down and relax with a good cup of tea. My seasonal picks for the month of December from the English Tea Store are sure to delight and soothe even some of the most… Continue reading
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Prepping for the Holidays — Cocoa and Chocolate Drinks
Tea and water may be the top two beverages on the planet, but cocoa is definitely on the top ten list. And during the holiday season here in the U.S., it climbs into the top five. Having some cocoa and chocolate drinks on hand is a great way to prep for those holiday visitors. And… Continue reading
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