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Easter Inspirations: Quench the Thirst

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SO here we are on our final #EasterInspirations post for this year! How fast has this month gone? However this does mean Easter has finally arrived, and I'm sure you're all ready for a weekend off work or school, to celebrate with your loved ones and just to have some well earned R&R. Today's post is one I'm quite excited about as it's a little different to our standard baking posts, today I'll be sharing 5 Easter Inspired drinks, all non-alcoholic, to have with your Easter brunch or your main meal, whatever you fancy. By making these drinks non-alcoholic it means they are something you can have with the whole family. They're all packed with spring flavours to get the most out of the delightful season we're in. Spring flavours are always fresh and light, as we move into those summery fruity tastes. You'll no doubt want to use these recipes over and over again throughout the year, and I wouldn't blame you! Strawberry Grapefruit Smoothie...

Easter Inspirations: Pie-a-thon

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Easter Weekend is just one week away! How quickly has that come round? Christmas honestly feels like it was 2 weeks ago, let alone 3 months! Another week means another 5 Inspirations for your Easter Weekend tables, and what better way to round off a delicious homemade meal than with a homemade pie for pud? Good Housekeeping recently made a 20 recipe guide on the best Easter Pies, and while they all look DELICIOUS, I thought I'd share my favourite 5 to get you inspired. There's even a vegan friendly recipe which is also gluten-free, so no matter who you're catering for, there's always a recipe. Without further a do... Pear Crumb Pie We have a never ending debate in our house of whether to have a crumble or a pie, mainly because half of us prefer pie, while the other half prefer a crumble. So you can never win. Unless you combine the two...served with warm custard, or a little vanilla ice cream, this pie satisfies the sweetest of teeth, as well as using some...

Easter Inspirations: Europe Inspired

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Who would believe its the weekend once again, which means its one whole week closer to Easter weekend, and everything that comes along with it. So here is our second instalment of our Easter Inspirations series! As Lent comes to an end, many households across the world take the opportunity to indulge in the luxury ingredients they have done so well to avoid over the last few weeks. These ingredients can include eggs, milk, cheese, cream, sugar and chocolate, and so it has become a popular tradition-especially in Europe-to create a rich sweet bread which is filled with those luxuries, that makes your mouth water. So this week I'm going to be sharing some delicious sweet bread recipes from across Europe, all full of history, flavour and smells to die for. Don't forget to search #easterinspirations for more of our recipe ideas! GERMANY: OSTERBROT Osterbrot is a soft, white loaf made in a boule shape, scored with a cross. It is traditionally filled with currants and ...

Easter Inspirations: Chocolate Orange

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So March is well and truly under way, and I do believe Spring is finally arriving! Throughout the month of March I'll be sharing some recipes perfect for Easter, and all that comes with it. This weeks recipes are all focussed on the awesome flavour combination that is Chocolate Orange. So read on for some Easter Inspirations. Chocolate Orange Brownies Brownie. Chocolate. Oranges. Does it really get much better? The great thing about brownies is that once you discover a great batter recipe, you can literally add any flavourings you like, or you could try your hand at baking some blondies, made with white chocolate instead of milk or dark. For a basic Brownie Batter, you'll need: 1 85g unsalted butter 185g dark chocolate 85g plain flour 40g cocoa powder 275g caster sugar 2 eggs And then just add the zest and juice of one large orange! For the method, just click here ! Chocolate Orange Cookies Cookies are perfect with a cuppa, and I'm sure us Brits demol...