Valentines Breakfast: Chocolate Pancakes

February 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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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 powder 1/2 tsp sea salt 3 large fresh egg yolks, lightly beaten 240 ml milk 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 40 grams unsalted butter, melted 3 large fresh egg whites and … [Read more...]

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Make your Christmas go with a bang

December 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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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 Christmas Zone has a great deal of useful information which will help you make this Christmas extra special - here are just three very handy videos I particularly liked and found … [Read more...]

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Chocolate Enthusiast Fred Ponnavoy’s Festive Hot Chocolate Recipe

November 28, 2011 By 1 Comment
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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 Enthusiast Fred Ponnavoy's Festive Hot Chocolate Recipe. Take a look at the following video for a wonderful new take on Hot Chocolate. How about serving this on a Christmas … [Read more...]

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How to make a gingerbread house

November 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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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 as we have some amazing chocolate gifts up for grabs from Hotel Chocolat, Green & Blacks and Cadburys! (UK Residents Only) … [Read more...]

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Halloween Toffee Apples

October 29, 2011 By 1 Comment
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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 as soon as I see and feel the stirrings of Autumn my memory turns back to these delicious treats and, even now as I focus on a healthy low sugar diet, I fully intend to indulge myself with a … [Read more...]

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Triple Toblerone Monster Muffins

September 15, 2011 By 2 Comments
Triple Toblerone Monster Muffins

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 actually created a few recipes over the course of the last few weeks but my favourite, thus far at least, was these Triple Toblerone Monster Muffins which celebrate Toblerone Tiny´s (a wonderful … [Read more...]

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Chocolate Rice Krispie Cakes

August 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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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 with Rice Krispies, Rolo´s, and Marshmallows. I have subsequently had the pleasure of making them with the children of family members and they were extremely popular! Ingredients:- 350g Rolo´s 2 … [Read more...]

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Recipes for Kids: Kirstie’s Scrumptious Smartie Cup Cakes

August 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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If you are running short of things for kids to do this summer try tempting them into the kitchen with these wonderful Smartie Cup Cakes. Introducing kids (both boys and girls!) into the joys of cooking at an early age is a definite recipe for success in my book - most of my fond memories of childhood involve helping my mother and Grandmother in the kitchen - and I remember the strong sense of achievement I felt when my "all-in sponge" was infinitely superior to my Grans! This recipe by … [Read more...]

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True Blood Menu: Blood Red Jello Shots

June 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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OK, I know, its probably lame if you´re not a student on spring break - but this is a True Blood party - what better than alcohol infused red jelly shots?! It is just for fun after all! Embrace your inner student and go for it - you dont think Talbot would think twice about creating Blood Jelly / Jello if he could?! He´d have a couple of young men chained up and being force fed vodka and tangerine before you could say Waiting sucks! I personally recommend Cherry but Raspberry or Strawberry … [Read more...]

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True Blood Menu: Blood Berry Sorbet

June 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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What sort of Trubie would I be if I didnt attempt to create some themed treats for next weeks release of HBO´s True Blood Season 4? A pretty poor one! So, I will be releasing one recipe a day every day until 26 June 2011 - when I hope to come up with a Russell & Talbot style dinner party menu. If you are a True Blood fan or even just a fan of anything red, stay tuned! First off is this beautiful Blood Berry Sorbet - which is, I have to admit, just Raspberry Sorbet. No need to tell your … [Read more...]

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