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Buttermilk Pancakes

Eliza — Sun, 13 May 2012 00:55:48 +0000

I adore pancakes. I have quite a few recipes I have collected over the years but this has remained one of my favourites for a comforting morning munchies. Ingredients 115 grams plain white (all purpose) flour 25 grams unrefined caster sugar 1 tsp aluminium free baking powder 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1?4 tsp fine [...]

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Lindt Chocolate Easter Carrot Cake

Eliza — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:30:31 +0000

Bring back the traditions of Easter with Lindt Easter is almost upon us so, naturally, our attention turns to chocolate. But Easter is about much more than chocolate alone – its about taking time to celebrate life and, in this case, to spend time with your loved ones. Research by Lindt has shown that in [...]

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Fred Ponnavoy’s Chocolate Blinis with Smoked Salmon and Poached Lemon

Eliza — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:00:35 +0000

I have previously featured recipes by Fred Ponnavoy – a black forrest fondant and a delightfully original hot chocolate. Both of which, I have to say, were an absolute delight. He is now turning his attention to Easter and reminding us all that Easter chocolate delights are not just for children. This is a lovely [...]

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Valentines Breakfast: Chocolate Pancakes

Eliza — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:02:51 +0000

If you are looking for an idea for valentines day morning then why not try our very own recipe for Chocolate pancakes – delicious served with either banana or strawberries, and a rich chocolate sauce! Pictured here with some fresh raspberries and dusted with icing sugar. 155 grams plain white flour 30 grams organic cocoa [...]

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Make your Christmas go with a bang

Eliza — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:46:00 +0000

We all know how preparing something extra special over Christmas can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. Until recently, for example, I had never attempted to put together a Gingerbread Tree House but now, thanks to Tesco, I have! Its currently taking pride of place on the table next to the Christmas Tree. The [...]

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Chocolate Enthusiast Fred Ponnavoy’s Festive Hot Chocolate Recipe

Eliza — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:59:01 +0000

Hot Chocolate is one of my favourite evening drinks during the winter months but, up until recently, I have not found a single recipe which could match the Spanish hot chocolate traditionally served here to accompany churros. As I said that was until recently – and this all changed when I received word of Chocolate [...]

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How to make a gingerbread house

Eliza — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:50:57 +0000

I admit this is not something I have ever attempted to make but I have been so inspired by Tesco´s video above that this year I might just make one! Click the video to view in its entirity on the main Tesco website. Incidentally stay tuned to my blog over the next week or so [...]

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Halloween Toffee Apples

Eliza — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 19:11:45 +0000

One of my favourite treats as a child was always Toffee Apples. As a granddaughter of a gardner I was a child raised on copious amounts of home grown fruit and vegetables – and, for me, Toffee apples were the perfect combination of fresh crisp apples and sticky sweet toffee. Heaven. Even as an adult [...]

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Triple Toblerone Monster Muffins

Eliza — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:40:08 +0000

One of my favourite chocolate bars is Toblerone. It was a tradition in our family to always give all our family members and guests a large bar of Toblerone and a Terry´s Chocolate Orange at Christmas. So when I was approached to experiment with Toblerone in the kitchen I was more than delighted. I have [...]

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Chocolate Rice Krispie Cakes

Eliza — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:44:23 +0000

I was thrown back into my childhood today when I received a communication about the new recipe campaign from Rice Krispies UK – check the hover video unit in my sidebar for some wonderful recipe ideas direct from the company. That aside the most popular treat I made when I was a child was made [...]

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