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Valentine's day:biscuits heart valentines

Here’s a nice idea for Valentine’s Day – make your loved one these heart-shaped biscuits. Filled with jam and decorated with chocolate, they’re a bit like extra special, home-made Jammy Dodgers. You could even make your own gift box to present them in – full instructions below too

3 Tasty Summer Drinks

Summer drinks that are tasty and healthy; who could ask for anything more on a hot summer day. Stop the soda pop habit. Soda is full of sugar and high in calories and really doesn't quench your thirst. Try these recipes for a refreshing treat. Enjoy! Strawberry Fresh This is a great low in calories recipe for summer time or anytime. This strawberry blend will refresh you without adding on the pounds! Ingredients:

Top 5 Fruit Smoothie Recipes

Drinking a fruit smoothie is a wonderful way to get your fruit nutrition. Tasty and easy to make; here are the top five smoothie recipes that are sure to please you and your family. These are very simple recipes that you can whip up quickly anytime. You probably have the ingredients on hand right now! Bananas are used often in fruit smoothies because they add a creamy consistency like a milkshake with far less sugar. Apple Banana Smoothie   This smoothie is great for breakfast or as an anytime snack! Ingredients:

The Best Whole Grain Bread

So, you're looking for the best whole grain bread? Obviously, 'best' is a matter of opinion but homemade bread gets my vote. It's best for flavour, freshness and the quality of the ingredients... not to mention the irresistible smell as it comes out of the oven. If you want to make delicious whole grain bread, this article is for you. Many people are afraid to start baking their own bread. It seems like a daunting process with much to go wrong.

The Ultimate Chocolate Cake

This is the cake that will make you a star. It will become your secret weapon for dinner parties and special occasions and you'll never look at another chocolate cake recipe again. Prep time 5 mins Cook time 1 hour Serves 12-16 3 cups self-raising flour 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

How To Make Sauerkraut At Home

Home-made sauerkraut is incredibly easy, very tasty, and has many health benefits as it is a 'live' food full of beneficial bacteria. It is also great fun to make! Ingredients (for 3-5 jars): 700g cabbage (any kind) 1 tbsp salt You'll also need a large glass or ceramic jar, and another smaller jar that will fit inside the large one, or something of a similar size to use as a weight. You can use any type of cabbage, or a mixture. I like to use half white cabbage and half red cabbage.

Summer Fun Snacks for Kids

It's quite well-known that kids love snacks, and in the summer, you can prepare some great fun snacks for your kids. Here are some suggestions. Banana Flowers Instead of the usual Banana Split, you can create these lovely ice cream delights with the same ingredients and a little imagination. Firstly, make some banana petals by slicing some bananas. In a shallow, small bowl, put a spoonful of sticky marshmallow cream. Place the banana petals around the edge of the bowl so as to form a flower, and simply add a big scoop of your kid's favorite ice cream. To make the Banana Flower even more appealing, you can add sauces, whipped cream, chocolate chips, peanut, cherries, and anything else.