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Platinum Jubilee Pudding - The Boozy Betty

Tom Grimmett

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The Boozy Betty Recipe - Our Platinum Jubilee Pudding Entry (it didn't win - but it's still amazing)   Boozy Betty Sauce ingredients100 g Golden Syrup100 g Marmalade50 g Sultanas15 ml Whisky (or juice of 1 orange)Sponge ingredients100 g Butter100 g Light Brown Sugar2 Eggs (beaten)100 g Self Raising Flour1 tsp Baking Powder1 tsp Ground CinnamonGrated Zest of 1 OrangeYou'll need a heatproof bowl or pudding basin that holds between 1.1 and 1.5 litres of water. Liberally grease that bowl with butter. Set aside.In a separate small bowl, add the golden syrup, marmalade, whisky and sultanas. Warm in the microwave...


Medieval Inspired Festive Sausage Rolls

Tom Grimmett

Try this recipe for medieval inspired festive sausage rolls

How To Make Your Own Christmas Crackers - It's Easier Than You Think

Tom Grimmett

Have you ever felt that crackers are just a bit lacklustre these days? The random plastic throwaway gifts inside aren't exactly thrilling, useful and nor are they any good for the environment. Well, you can always make your own. It's much easier than you would think plus they're far cheaper than the shop bought versions.  Plus you can decorate them the way you want, use better gifts, personalise the gifts for the recipients and if you're environmentally conscious you can make them plastic free too. Takes 1hr - 1.5hrs To make 12 crackers you will need: Wrapping paper - cheap thin paper...


7 Fun Halloween Activities To Enjoy At Home

Tom Grimmett

Halloween is an ancient festival held annually on 31st October and it originated with the Celtic people living in Britain over 2000 years ago, but it may be even older than that.     For the Celts it was originally known as Samhain (pronounced sow en) and it was a time to celebrate the last harvest of the year, the end of summer and the coming of the cold and dark of winter.     This was the start of the Celtic new year, and the festivities held around this time of year have endured throughout the ages and have...


Afternoon Tea At The Park Regis - February 2017 - Afternoon Tea Review

Tom Grimmett

Park Regis Hotel Afternoon Tea - 3.5 out of 5 If you enjoy reading my afternoon tea reviews you may remember that I visited the Park Regis hotel in August 2016 as a birthday treat for my mom and I gave it 4 out of 5 (click here to read that review).  Well, I got the chance to visit the Park Regis Hotel again and they had just updated their afternoon tea menu so it was perfect timing to review their offering again. The reason for visiting was due to my dear friend Yen's birthday.  We have been friends from college...