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Gaby's Bakery - Kirsch Cherry Crème Brûlée

Gaby's Bakery - Kirsch Cherry Crème Brûlée

August 05, 2022

Following on from last week's cherry theme. I've gone for the Kirsch variety so you can make this easily at any time of year. Being a little unprepared I only realised at the end that I'd lent my kitchen blow torch to a friend. Thankfully Michael rescued the situation with his industrial version from the tool shed.

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RISK - What's Your Comfort Level?

RISK - What's Your Comfort Level?

July 22, 2022

How do we teach kids to handle risk? Not by cradling them too tightly, but yet we also want them to be safe, and risk, the chance for loss or gain, is an unavoidable part of life.

All actions or inactions involve risk, but risky doesn’t mean reckless.

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Eyelash Extensions

Eyelash Extensions

July 02, 2022

As they say. "Eyes are the windows to the soul". And a window can be transformed with a fine set of drapes. Hina is our resident expert and we are offering four different versions of eyelash extension from Classic to Mega Volume.

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Bridal Boom

Bridal Boom

June 18, 2022

Two years of COVID-deprivation have brought a surge in wedding bookings. Our Bridal Team is looking after at least one every week now and a recent event was a glorious day for Tiffany Watson with several of the cast from Made in Chelsea.

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When Did You Last Change Your Hairstyle?

When Did You Last Change Your Hairstyle?

June 11, 2022

“This lady’s not for changing” - Of course that misquotes Margaret Thatcher who wasn’t talking about her hair anyway 🤥. But though the Queen is seen as someone who’s steadfastly stuck with the same hairstyle, that’s not quite true.

The softer looser effect, as she took to the throne, gave way to a bigger firmer formidable style as seen in the middle image above.

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Gaby's Bakery - Individual Tiramisu Cups

Gaby's Bakery - Individual Tiramisu Cups

June 10, 2022

Possibly the most famous Italian desert, Tiramisu is a light boozy sweet made of ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of cream, sugar and mascarpone cheese, then dusted with cocoa. Levels of marsala wine are optional to personal taste.

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Gaby's Bakery - Eton Mess

Gaby's Bakery  - Eton Mess

June 10, 2022

There are various stories about how Eton Mess originated, from a picnic being dropped at a cricket match and smashing up the meringue, strawberries and cream pudding, to an over excited labrador jumping on the basket and squashing it. In any story, the boys don't mind that the original desert is ruined and tuck in.

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Gaby's Bakery - Elizabeth Jubilee Sponge Cake (aka Victoria)

Gaby's Bakery - Elizabeth Jubilee Sponge Cake (aka Victoria)

June 04, 2022

Named after Queen Victoria who enjoyed a slice with her afternoon tea, this may seem a bit old fashioned (classic) in our hemp and chia seed world but it remains a favourite in all circles.

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Gaby's Bakery - Garibaldi Biscuits (AKA Squashed Flies)

Gaby's Bakery - Garibaldi Biscuits (AKA Squashed Flies)

June 01, 2022

Also known as the 'dead fly biscuit' or 'fly sandwich', this week's recipe is a trip back to childhood, as my Grandmother used to bring these out for me and my twin sister. We devoured them and even though our friendly aunt also owned a sweet shop, we managed to keep our teeth. So I'm replaying my family patterns with Jack and James, except they do get 

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Partnership

Partnership

May 26, 2022

This month we passed our fifteenth anniversary as a Partnership. We've always wanted to attract good people to work with us and I’d long wanted to align my interests...

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The Trend is Red

The Trend is Red

March 12, 2022

For years now people have been running from reds, whether that be for interiors, pre-filtered images, or hair colour. Last year reached a crescendo with just about everyone being drawn to icier blondes, cooler browns and for the more daring, silvery pewters and an array of blues.

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Gaby's Bakery - Frangipane Mincemeat Traybake

Gaby's Bakery - Frangipane Mincemeat Traybake

March 11, 2022

Continuing with Michael's 'value' theme, here's a recipe to use up any jars of mincemeat from the Christmas celebrations. Waste not, want not, and you will love these.

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