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UK vs US: Weights & Heat Measurements
There is a huge difference when it comes to baking in the United States versus the rest of the world and that is weight versus volume. Americans measure using the US Standard while everyone else measures using weight. If you have tried to make a recipe straight from a British or European cookbook or baking… Continue reading
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The Great British Bake Off
I’ll admit it—summer is not my favorite time of year. It’s too hot, too bright, and nearly everyone I know disappears on vacation. Meanwhile, I’m left at home flipping through reruns, waiting for the fall television season to finally return. But for some, August is actually the best time of year for television. Why? Because… Continue reading
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Nektar Honey Crystals
Summertime brings the best in food and drink, bringing sweet fruits, bountiful vegetables, and refreshing drinks. In the scorching hot summer heat, many of us love a nice, refreshing glass of iced tea. Perhaps you would like a bit of honey in it? But then there’s the issue of dealing with the mess of sticky… Continue reading
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Life Hack: Tea Kettle Cleaning
You love your tea kettle . It’s there for you when you need a pick-me-up—whether for tea, coffee, cocoa, or just hot water on demand. But sometimes, your kettle needs a little care too. Over time, limescale and mineral deposits from hard water can build up inside your kettle. Whether you’re using an electric kettle… Continue reading
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It’s National Iced Tea Month!
Here we go again! We’re back in the summer months—and that means warmer weather and colder tea. Roughly 80 percent of Americans take their tea iced and sweetened, while in Britain, tea is still most often enjoyed hot. This difference likely comes down to both tradition and climate, as American summers tend to be much… Continue reading
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Invictus Games – Prince Harry
It’s time for the Invictus Games! Brits are gearing up to cheer for their fellow countrymen in a Paralympic-like competition against a select few countries. If you have never heard of them, don’t worry because it’s still something relatively new. It was just started in 2014 but Prince Harry originally came up with the idea… Continue reading
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Happy Mother’s Day!
With the year nearly half over, it’s already time to think about our mothers. We owe our lives to her, so it’s a must that she deserves a lot of spoiling! Mother’s Day is celebrated in both the United States and the United Kingdom, only the UK celebrates Mother’s Day on the fourth Sunday during… Continue reading
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Recipe – Marmalade Cake
My husband does not like jam but loves Marmalade so I make him cake or buns and he puts marmalade in the middle so I thought I would experiment with a real marmalade cake just for him! He likes the ‘no peel’ marmalade but you can use either. Oven 180 C 350 F Gas Mark… Continue reading
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