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Baking Times – Trago Has You Covered*
The Great British Bake Off is back! For me, it’s a sign that Autumn is rolling in, especially now that the show starts in September rather than August. When it first started I used to bake along, usually cake but sometimes other things too. Now that LM is at school I just don’t have time to. However, I’ve noticed through social media others have taken up the mantel and are sharing a bake a week. Personally, I’ve never really been an adventurous baker. My cakes are not the level of competitive baking so there goes my GBBO dreams. I can make something taste nice, but all too often it doesn’t…
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Improve Your Baking Skills in 3 Easy Steps
The truth is, there’s no secret ingredient to becoming an expert baker. Whether you’re creating a cake or rustling up a batch of cookies, it takes a lot of time and effort to develop these culinary skills. The good news is though, there are some simple things you can do right now to up your cooking game. So, if you’re keen to improve upon your baking knowledge and expertise, keep reading. Here are three easy steps you can follow to become a better baker. Make Sure You’re Equipped with the Right Tools You can’t begin to bake up a storm in the kitchen unless you’re equipped with the right tools.…
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Summer Recipes with Baking Mad
The other week I was sent a hamper of goodies c/o Baking Mad which was actually perfect timing as it was my sister’s birthday the following week. I am the chief cake baker in the family and I always try to do something different for each birthday. My dad had chocolate and salted caramel, my mum had sponge and fresh berries and for my sister, since her birthday is in July, I’d planned on making her an ice cream themed cake! I don’t have a recipe to share with you all since to achieve my ice cream masterpiece I actually mashed together quite a few recipes from Baking Mad’s summer…
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Violife Vegan Cheese – An Honest Review from a Non Vegan*
It’s 2022, and we’re now living in a world where everyone should be looking at ways to do their part to live a more sustainable life. One of the best, and easiest ways to do this is to make changes to your diet, choosing to consume less meat and animal products. I’m not saying you need to adhere to a strict vegan life, but embracing days like Meatless Monday and swapping dairy milk for plant based milk can really make a difference. Not just to the environment, but to your health too. None of my family are vegan, or even strict vegetarian, but we do try. So when I was…
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5 UK Snacks to Send Your Friends Abroad*
There is no denying that it’s been a long eighteen months, and for some people it’s been made even longer by the fact they have been unable to see friends and family due to travel restrictions. In fact, in some cases, it’s even on going. We haven’t seen our friends Stateside since October/November 2019, and the end isn’t in sight yet, in fact I have no idea when I’ll see them again. We’ve even given up talking about it because it always leads to heartbreak. I know I’m not alone in this, a lot of people can’t or don’t feel safe to travel and the hardest part is knowing you’re…
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Doggie Playdate: 5 Secrets To Organize A Fun One For Your Furry Pals*
Going on a playdate is definitely a fun way for your dog to burn off some energy with a canine companion. So, surprise your furry friend by organizing a cool playdate. But is that so easy? Well, there’s no instructional manual about how to plan a perfect doggy playdate. But you can always use plenty of options to plan a fun and entertaining one. The best part of hosting a playdate is that you just have to make arrangements for two or three doggies instead of throwing a whole dog party. Without any further ado, let’s get started with how to plan the best playdate for your dog and his…