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Why Silicone-free?

Why Silicone-free?

February 11, 2019

Most people have healthy hair at the roots but can’t grow it to the length they want. Modern lifestyles; heat styling, colouring, silicone-rich products, sun and sea all damage the hairshaft.

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The History of the Brush: Voted No.1

The History of the Brush: Voted No.1

January 04, 2019

Did you ever stop to compare an iPod with the Sony Walkman? Probably not, as the Walkman was already on its way to the V&A...

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How Old is That Man?

How Old is That Man?

January 04, 2019

No, I’m not outing myself chronologically. Besides, I decided to recalibrate my age down to 40 this year to match my wife. 

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The Lazy A-Line

The Lazy A-Line

January 04, 2019

I have many roles in our business, from running our West End salon to developing our product company, to working on our expansion plans. But at the core, I cut hair.

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Gaby's Bakery - Popsicle Cakes

Gaby's Bakery - Popsicle Cakes

January 02, 2019

Here’s a recipe to confuse the kids. Not a lollipop, not an icicle, nor a gobstopper on a stick, and it wrangles with your brain when you first bite into cake! 

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Michael's Bakery - Baked Raspberry & Peach Cheesecake

Michael's Bakery - Baked Raspberry & Peach Cheesecake

January 01, 2019

Yes, I’ve hijacked Gaby’s blog this week, to attempt my first ever bake. I love cooking and Gaby loves baking so most things are covered. I’m not the inventive baker that Gaby is so this cheesecake takes some inspiration from...

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Gaby's Bakery - Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gaby's Bakery - Chocolate Chip Cookies

January 01, 2019

Who doesn’t love a chocolate cookie! Easy enough for the boys to help make them, these were the best-sellers at the recent school fete. 

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Gaby's Bakery - Strawberry Summer Roulade

Gaby's Bakery - Strawberry Summer Roulade

January 01, 2019

Almost September and this feels like a late June recipe. But whose complaining, roll on summer 🌞  🌞  🌞  .

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Gaby's Bakery - Malva Pudding

Gaby's Bakery - Malva Pudding

January 01, 2019

Our whistle stop tour drops by South Africa today for their Malva Pudding. A moist cake recipe with a spongy caramelized texture made with apricot jam and cream.

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Gaby's Bakery - Portuguese Custard Tarts (Pasteis de Nata)

Gaby's Bakery - Portuguese Custard Tarts (Pasteis de Nata)

January 01, 2019

I did these to impress our Portuguese chef Luis, who runs the salon’s Deli. These are his homeland’s most famous sweet speciality, originated by Lisbon's Catholic monks at the Hieronymites Monastery in the 18th Century.

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Gaby's Bakery - Chocolate Birthday Cake

Gaby's Bakery - Chocolate Birthday Cake

January 01, 2019

The best things come in small packages they say. Here’s a cute little number I made for Michael’s birthday that punched above its weight on intense flavour and paired well with an afternoon champagne. Rather than my more usual buttercream coating, it’s covered in a smooth rich ganache.

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Gaby's Bakery - Brazilian Chocolate Truffles

Gaby's Bakery - Brazilian Chocolate Truffles

January 01, 2019

Our international culinary tour stops off at Brazil today for one of their most classic desserts – Brigadeiros, a chocolate truffle speciality.

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