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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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May 3, 20232 min read
Eton Mess
There are various stories about how Eton Mess originated, from a picnic being dropped at a cricket match and smashing up the meringue,...
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May 3, 20231 min read
Baklava
Baklava So much of the taste and pleasure comes from the contrasting textures. Where the multi-layers of filo pastry on top, stay flaky...
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May 3, 20232 min read
Biscotti
Also known as cantucci, these famous Italian biscuits originated from the Tuscan city of Prato. The word biscotti is derived from the...
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May 3, 20231 min read
Puff Pastry Mince Pies
Yes, I like a mince pie. But often with the ones I'm offered, I find the balance of pastry overwhelms the filling. These aren't quite the...
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May 2, 20231 min read
Frangipane Mincemeat Traybake
Here's a recipe to use up any jars of mincemeat from the Christmas celebrations. Waste not, want not, and you will love these. Frangipane...
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May 1, 20231 min read
Sufganiyot
Also known as a Berliner in Germany and a ponchik in Poland. Chanukah (Hanukkah) is a Jewish festival commemorating the recovery of...
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May 1, 20232 min read
Flourless Mocha Cakes
Similar to cappuccino cakes but with a little chocolate to sweeten the caffeine kick, these are easy to make and gluten free. Flourless...
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May 1, 20231 min read
Moroccan Coconut Cookies
Always on the search for local delicacies, we came across Ghreyba in Marrakech. These Moroccan cookies can be made with different kinds...
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May 1, 20231 min read
Upside-down Blood Orange Cake
These are the last months of the plentiful blood oranges which go to make this recipe such a mouth-watering treat. The fruit has crimson...
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May 1, 20232 min read
Hot Cross Loaf
We’re in the foothills of Easter and I’ve wondered why celebratory cakes from England, Israel, and Greece are all quite similar. Hot...
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May 1, 20232 min read
Cinnamon Rolls
I know you've always wondered what's the difference between a cinnamon roll and a cinnamon bun or Cinna-Bun as they were known when...
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Apr 30, 20232 min read
Sticky Toffee Mini Cakes
Here's a bite-sized twist with a buttercream topping that still melds all the oozing tastes and textures without the pump and dump mood...
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Apr 30, 20232 min read
Everything You Wanted to Know about Colour - but were too afraid to ask
I love using hair colour. And who wouldn’t benefit from hair colour in some form? Maybe Vin Diesel, and age-appropriate of course - I'm...
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Apr 30, 20234 min read
Apple Pie Florettes
Here’s a great looking showstopper. Easy to make and even easier to eat 😀. Apple Pie Florettes Ingredients: (6 pies) For the apple...
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Apr 29, 20232 min read
Why Hair Goes Frizzy - and what you can do about it.
One of the most popular hair searches on Google is, how to deal with frizz. This blog covers why hair goes frizzy and what you can do...
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Apr 16, 20234 min read
Fear of Conversation
I hate to think of any client feeling anxious about their time in the salon. Rosie the Londoner (Professional Influencer) highlighted...
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Apr 13, 20232 min read
Haircare Dirty Secrets #1
It’s easy to knock out a hair product that makes hair look and feel instantly better. Supermarket shelves are full of them. Apparently...
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Apr 13, 20234 min read
How to Handle Curly Hair
Wavy and curly hair can be the most enchantingly gorgeous, but for some people it can be a beast to manage. Here we go through the whys...
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Apr 13, 20233 min read
Can you bear a grey hair? - grey-blending may be for you
Lockdowns brought many shifts in behaviour and thinking. Two years in, it’s a very different world and one thing that has changed is...
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Apr 13, 20234 min read
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