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Gaby's Bakery - Flourless Mocha Cakes

Gaby's Bakery - Flourless Mocha Cakes

June 18, 2025

Similar to cappuccino cakes but with a little chocolate to sweeten the caffeine kick, these are easy to make and gluten free  

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Gaby's Bakery - Pastissets de Menorca

Gaby's Bakery - Pastissets de Menorca

June 14, 2025

Pastissets are a traditional biscuit, part of the rich culinary heritage of Menorca, one of Spain’s Balearic Islands just north of Mallorca. Similar to  shortbread but with a coarser crumbly texture, they're especially popular around Christmas, Easter, and Saint's days.

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Gaby's Bakery - Most Moreish Granola

Gaby's Bakery - Most Moreish Granola

June 07, 2025

Granola started in the 1860s when New York physician Dr James Jackson created a baked and crumbled dough he called Granula. Dr Kellogg later developed a similar product using wheat, oats and cornmeal, then after a legal spat he changed the name for his product to Granola...

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Gaby's Bakery - Vegan Hazelnut Chocolate

Gaby's Bakery - Vegan Hazelnut Chocolate

May 30, 2025

So today I’m giving a shortcut recipe to great chocolate. If you have plenty of time you can take yourself through the long route below.

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Gaby's Bakery - Mini Fruit Tarts

Gaby's Bakery - Mini Fruit Tarts

May 24, 2025

Summer is coming and these fruit tarts are like a party in pastry form. Crisp, buttery crusts holding a silky custard filling, and all topped with a rainbow of fresh fruit. Whether served at a garden brunch or sneakily eaten...

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Difficult Blondes

Difficult Blondes

May 16, 2025

Where were you standing when you decided to adjust your hair colour? Do you stand there often?

At the first salon I worked as a junior, back in the last century, the colourists at the salon had an interesting technique for showing clients their finished results; escorting them to the ladies toilet where a single electric wall light seemed to cast a favourable glow.

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Lip Blushing

Lip Blushing

May 10, 2025

Lip blushing is an advanced semi-permanent makeup treatment designed to enhance the natural tone, shape, and symmetry of the lips. Using cutting-edge PMU technology and ultra-fine needles, we delicately implant pigment into the lips to create a subtle tint that looks effortlessly natural.

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Gaby's Bakery - Raspberry Bakewell Tart

Gaby's Bakery - Raspberry Bakewell Tart

May 08, 2025

Such is the power of advertising in my formative youth, that the words ‘Bakewell tart’ seem inextricably linked to Mr Kipling.

Trust me, this tastes nothing like it’s been living in a box on Tesco’s shelves these last months… 

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Haircare Dirty Secrets #4 – The Truth about Toners

Haircare Dirty Secrets #4 – The Truth about Toners

May 08, 2025

Does your colour change or fade too quickly? Does your comb snag on dry coarse ends? You may be getting the wrong toner. When things aren’t going right in life, it may be a small problem or...

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Gaby's Bakery - Soneva Fushi Gluten Free Banana Cake

Gaby's Bakery - Soneva Fushi Gluten Free Banana Cake

April 25, 2025

The Maldives is a long way to go to pick up a recipe, but wherever we are I'm always keen to discover what the locals are doing. The patisserie chef was kind enough to share this recipe that was part of the delicious breakfast offering.

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How Much Is Your Life Worth?

How Much Is Your Life Worth?

April 25, 2025

Many people would say life is priceless, especially their own, yet don’t always adopt the basic principles that enhance wellbeing and longevity....

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Gaby's Bakery - Almond & Lemon Pesach Cookies

Gaby's Bakery - Almond & Lemon Pesach Cookies

April 11, 2025

This delicious gluten-free Passover treat is a variant to many of the sweet recipes from the Mediterranean and Middle East. Best of all it's quick and easy to make.

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