Author Archive | Anne Dolamore

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St Patrick’s Day

Why not make a delicious Guinness cake for St Patrick’s Day? We have been through the archives for this one and found a recipe from Cakes from Around the World by Julie Duff. Ingredients 75g sultanas 75g raisins 75g currants 75g chopped mixed peel 150ml Guinness 115g butter 225g dark muscavado sugar 3 large eggs 350g self […]

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#BritishPieWeek – Steak and Kidney Pie

Taken from Marguerite Patten’s A Century of British Cooking which is available in eBook format. Steak and Kidney Pie Serves 4 to 6 Shortcrust Pastry (see recipe below) For the filling: 675 g chuck or other stewing steak, dice 225 g ox or lamb’s kidneys, dice 25 g plain flour salt and freshly ground black pepper 50 […]

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St. David’s Day Recipe – Leek and Potato Soup

It’s St. David’s Day and we have gone through the archives to find a recipe that honours the national emblem of Wales – leeks. Taken from Marguerite Patten’s Best British Dishes, why not cook up this in celebration? Welsh Leek and Potato Soup Serves 4 Cooking time: 30 minutes 4 medium leeks 2 small onions […]

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Something to Tempt your Valentine with…..

Recipe taken from :World Vegan Raspberry, Pistachio and White Chocolate Melt-in-the-Mouth Blondies This incredible raspberry, pistachio and white chocolate blondie is here to delight. This decadent cake is as melt-in-the-mouth as you could wish for, super tasty, easy and quick to make, and just as delicious its famous chocolate cousin. So, are you team brownie […]

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V-Bombers book launch – London Southend Airport

V-Bombers Book Launch at London Southend Airport On Saturday 17th February to mark the publication of Dr Tony Redding’s latest book, V-Bombers: Britain’s Nuclear Frontline in the Cold War, you are cordially invited to meet the author and V-Force veterans at an event hosted by the Vulcan Restoration Trust. The day will run as follows: […]

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Veganuary Breakfast Ideas

Looking for Veganuary inspiration to kick start your January? How about these recipes from Vegan Camper Van Cooking for delicious breakfasts to celebrate the new year? Shakshuka Shakshuka is a speciality of North African and Israeli cuisines that is typically made with poached eggs, tomatoes and onions. This dish tastes good at any time of the day. […]

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Christmas Order 2023 Deadlines

Last date for ordering from our website will be on Monday 18th December. After that date all orders will be processed in the new year. Our office will be closed from Wednesday 21st December 2023 until Tuesday 2nd January 2024.

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The Shepherd/ Vampire Boys

We are eagerly awaiting the release of the film adaption of Frederick Forsyth’s The Shepherd, starring John Travolta which is streaming on Disney+ from December 1st. Buy Charlotte Bailey’s Vampire Boys and immerse yourself in the true stories of the aircraft as told by the veterans, including Frederick Forsyth himself. Charlotte herself was a consultant […]

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Stir-Up Sunday

Today marks ‘Stir-Up Sunday’ where people make their Christmas puddings and cakes for this Christmas. The tradition dates back to Victorian times when the family would gather five weeks before Christmas to stir the Christmas pudding. We have searched through our archives and found the perfect recipe from English Puddings by Mary Norwak which is […]

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