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Greek New Year Cake
This is one of those simple looking cakes that's absolutely moreish so takes a little self-discipline once you start eating....
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Jan 17, 20242 min read
Sweet Pastry Mince Pies
This is my more traditional alternative to last week's puff pastry version. Smaller than usual and with a high filling to pastry ratio,...
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Jan 17, 20242 min read
Puff Pastry Mince Pies
It's Christmas, and thank you, I don't mind if I do - yes, I like a mince pie. But often with the ones I'm offered, I find the balance of...
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Jan 17, 20241 min read
Hair Loss in the Menopause
Here at the Sleek and Chic Salon we’ve seen generations of clients go through the menopause. For 40 years I’ve touched and felt the...
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Nov 16, 20232 min read
Russian Honey Cake
This decadent and delicious treat comprises thin and crispy cake layers separated by soft cream with frosting over the top. It takes some...
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Nov 16, 20232 min read
5 SPRING 2023 HAIR TRENDS TAKING THE INTERNET BY STORM
Are you ready to breathe some much-needed fresh air into your hairstyle this spring? The anticipation of a new season is one of the best...
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Sep 14, 20233 min read
5 CHIC WEDDING HAIR UPDOS FOR ELEGANT BRIDES IN 2023
The bridal updo is one of the most timeless and elegant hairstyles a bride can choose for her wedding day. Classic wedding hairstyles...
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Sep 14, 20233 min read
SIX STYLISH FRINGE TRENDS FOR 2023
Looking to stay ahead of the curve this 2023? One way to channel your inner trendsetter is by rocking the latest fringe trends! From...
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Sep 14, 20232 min read
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO KEEPING YOUR HAIR HEALTHY IN SUMMER
Summer is the time of year that we all look forward to! But as much as we love spending time outdoors and soaking up the sun, we dread...
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Sep 14, 20232 min read
SAY GOODBYE TO BAD HAIR DAYS WITH HUMIDITY HAIR HACKS
The summer season is the best time to go out and enjoy the sunshine, lounging under a sunshade, and having a good time with friends and...
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Sep 14, 20233 min read
Focaccia Bread
This olive oil-rich Italian bread is a family favourite. Crisp on the top and bottom, the airy sponge centre can be anything from 20mm to...
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Sep 8, 20231 min read
Hungarian Shortbread
Whilst it only has a few ingredients Hungarian Shortbread bursts with a multitude of textures. Essentially two layers of pastry with a...
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Aug 10, 20232 min read
Gluten Free Hummingbird Loaf Cake
I’ve made many versions of this but only recently discovered its origins. It was created in Jamaica in the 1960s and originally called...
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Aug 10, 20232 min read
Cherry Clafoutis
Cherries are in peak season now. Huge shiny ripe ones at our local farmers market sell out in the first hours. This simple classic French...
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Jul 21, 20231 min read
Poteca Cake
The recipe for this 16th century Slavic dish features in the earliest book printed in Slovenian language. All important holidays were...
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Jul 21, 20232 min read
Miniature Plain & Raisin Scones
The cause of endless arguments over hundreds of years. Cream or jam first? In Cornwall the jam goes on first. Apparently this is how the...
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Jun 10, 20232 min read
Caribbean Spiced Rum Cake
This week we stopped off in the Caribbean for a decadent recipe generously laden with spiced rum. This indulgent bundt cake is one of...
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Jun 6, 20232 min read
BEEF STIFADO RECIPE (GREEK BEEF STEW)
The perfect Greek beef stifado (Greek beef stew)!! Juicy and tender, melt-in-the-mouth beef stifado with a delicious, slightly sweet,...
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May 28, 20233 min read
GREEK OCTOPUS AND ONION STEW RECIPE (OCTOPUS STIFADO)
The traditional Greek octopus stifado recipe! We all know and love the classic Greek rabbit or beef stifado, but this very easy and...
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May 28, 20232 min read
MARINATED GREEK LAMB SOUVLAKI RECIPE (SKEWERS) WITH PITA AND TZATZIKI
Perfectly moist and crispy succulent Greek lamb souvlaki skewers (Lamb kebab)! Get the fire started.. It’s barbecue time this weekend...
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May 27, 20234 min read
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