2nd to 8th February 2014 is Bramley apple week, and we’d like to celebrate this brilliant fruit. Apple is a perfect ingredient for cakes, as it keeps the consistency moist and adds a slightly sharp flavour that helps combat too much sweetness. This delicious apple cake with its rich, crumbly topping is the perfect partner […]
We recently blogged about Kopi Luwak coffee, a rare and apparently sought after delicacy famous for being processed through the intestinal tract of a palm civet, an animal which looks a bit like a racoon. The civet eats the whole coffee berries, digests the sweet, pulpy outer layer and excretes the coffee beans themselves, which […]
Also known as ca phe da, meaning literally ‘ice coffee’, this drink is a traditional recipe in Vietnam. Although it’s normally served black, there’s also a version with milk known as ca phe sua da. Coffee was introduced into Vietnam in the late 19th century by French colonists, and has since gone from strength to […]
Stuck for what to give your other half on Valentine’s Day? These chocolate and coffee truffles are simple to make and will be enthusiastically received by coffee lovers. As there’s no real cooking involved, even kitchen novices will be able to whip up a batch without too much trouble. You’ll need: 2 tablespoons very strong […]
If you’re a fan of good quality coffee, here’s something you might not have heard of – Kona coffee. Considered to be one of the world’s most prestigious coffee varieties, it’s relatively unknown in the UK. Native to Hawaii, Kona coffee is made from beans from the Kona district, in the west of the Big […]
Every modern business knows the importance of brand awareness, and cafés and restaurants often invest large sums of money on branded napkins, coasters or staff uniforms. If you’re a food business offering a takeaway service, though, you could be missing an important branding opportunity. Did you know that the takeaway paper cups offered for customers wanting […]