September 2010

Salt of the Earth Millionaire’s Shortbread, is also known as Wellington Square and according to Darina Allen, Protestant Cake. Whatever you call it, it is a firm favourite of mine. Biting into one of these delectable bars is like enjoying both a cookie and a chocolate bar at the same time, I suppose they’re a [...]

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September 21, 2010 · 12 comments

Consider Quorn

in Produce,Vegetarian

What do you think of when someone mentions Quorn? For those not in the know, this strange-sounding food, Quorn, is marketed at vegetarians as a source of protein. Here’s a really quick science lesson – Quorn (the UK and Ireland’s leading brand) is a form of mycoprotein – myco from the Greek for fungus, hence [...]

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This week is National Cupcake Week here in the UK. It runs from 13th – 19th September. It’s only the second year of this event organised by the British Baker Magazine to highlight the joys and delights of all things cupcake. Truth be told I’m not really a cupcake fan. I’d rather munch on a [...]

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Not so long back a PR company arranged for Miss Piggy’s, a Derbyshire based company, to send me a box of ‘truly naughty treats’. As a self confessed chocaholic it was an opportunity I could surely not miss. But, miss I nearly did. Day after day went by after the confirmation email between myself and [...]

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Norfolk has more than its fair share of pretty villages and beautiful coastal towns but Burnham Market surely is the jewel in the crown. Burnham Market is a rather chi-chi North Norfolk town brimming with posh boutiques, galleries and delightful artisan food shops. It is not without good reason that Burnham Market gained the nickname [...]

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Miss Masala and an Indian Summer The weekend before I headed off on holiday saw the return of the sun, or at least it did here in this quiet corner of rural Staffordshire. And, the return of the sun could only mean one thing – making the most of the opportunity to barbecue. Summer barbecues [...]

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The Soil Association Organic Fortnight, is the UK’s biggest celebration of all things organic. This year the Soil Association are encouraging us all to try something organic everyday. Here’s a few ideas to get you started: Sign-up to an organic box scheme. Get local, seasonal and organic fruit and veg delivered straight to your doorstep, [...]

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