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Portable, seasonal, wonderful: 10 Yotam Ottolenghi recipes for an Australian spring picnic

As the last vestiges of winter fall away, grab a basket and throw down a blanket with these dishes made for sharing – or keeping to yourself Before you panic buy olives, dips and an uninspired assortment of supermarket cheeses, consider these fresh alternatives. Better yet, send this list to your friends and assign everyone a dish or two for the ultimate spring picnic or backyard barbecue – even if you’ll be dining together over video chat. Continue reading... from Recipes | The Guardian https://ift.tt/3mTFoeT via IFTTT

What is baking powder? Everything you need to know about baking powder

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What is baking powder and why is it important in baking? We answer all your baking powder-related questions and explain how it’s different from baking soda. You may have noticed a common ingredient in all your favourite bakes and it’s not just a coincidence. It is a chemical-raising agent that helps your cakes and bakes increase in volume while cooking for a fluffy, light rise. From your go-to cupcake recipe , that fail-safe chocolate cake recipe , or lemon drizzle cake which you’ve baked time and time again, each recipe lists baking powder in the ingredients and it’s incredibly important for achieving the best final bake. What is the difference between baking powder and baking soda? In The Pastry Chef’s Guide, British pastry chef Ravneet Gill explains: “Bicarbonate of soda works by reacting to acidity, to create carbon dioxide, which causes your cake, cookie or biscuit mixture to expand and rise.” View this post on Instagram A post s

Emmerdale star Sophie Powles welcomes her first child with partner Mark Waters

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Emmerdale star Sophie Powles has welcomed her first baby with her partner Mark Waters. Emmerdale’s Sophie Powles has given birth to her first child with her partner Mark Waters. The actress, who played Holly Barton in the popular ITV soap from 2009-2012, has become a mother for the first time as she announced the arrival of her newborn baby daughter. Sophie shared a glimpse of her new arrival to fans on her Instagram in which she uploaded a snap of the baby’s tiny feet and captioned it, ‘Nearly a month ago our little girl joined us. Marli Ocean Waters you are Magic. Photo by dad @markwatersfilm’ As Sophie points out, she gave birth to Marli a month ago and shared her unusual baby name on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunnie / Sophie Powles (@sophie.powles) And both friends and fans are overjoyed with Emmerdale’s Sophie Powles’ lovely news. Actress Shobna Gulati wrote, ‘I love this you are magic mum

When is the extra bank holiday in 2022 for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee?

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Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee with an extra bank holiday in 2022. (Credit: Getty) Brits can look forward to an extra bank holiday in 2022 courtesy of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. We’re no stranger to bank holidays in the UK , with England enjoying eight of them each year including Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Every so often, the nation is treated to an extra bank holiday to commemorate a landmark royal occasion, like Prince William and Kate’s wedding in 2011. And 2022 is the next example of when the country can benefit from this exception: all thanks to Queen Elizabeth II and her incredible reign. Next year’s extra bank holiday will honour this historic anniversary and the Queen’s birthday in one bumper weekend. The special occasion will see a change to the usual May Day bank holiday, to coincide with a series of nationwide events celebrating our Monarch. When is the extra bank holiday in 2022 for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee? The extra bank holida

The Queen's helicopter 'grounded' after 'inflight emergency' en route to Balmoral

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The Queen's helicopter was forced to make a u-turn after it suffered an 'inflight emergency'. The Queen’s royal helicopter was forced to abort its journey following an ‘inflight emergency’. Her Majesty’s Sikorsky S-76 aircraft was on its way to collect Princess Anne when its crew made the U-turn back to base. This royal news comes as Prince William and Kate Middleton are ‘seriously considering’ a move to Windsor for this heartbreaking reason . The Queen’s royal helicopter had to be ‘grounded’ after it suffered an ‘inflight emergency’ – according to reports. Just minutes after setting off from Newcastle Airport, the aircraft, which was en route to pick up Princess Anne from Balmoral, suffered a technical problem and had to be ‘grounded’. Pilots were forced to abort the trip to the Scottish highlands where Princess Royal had been staying with her mother the Queen – and is among the expected guests. But her Majesty has also invited some unlikely guests to spend par

Starbucks iconic pumpkin spiced latte set to return for limited-time only

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The iconic coffee chain's Pumpkin Spice season starts this week. Starbucks has announced the comeback of the classic pumpkin spiced latte. The iconic coffee chain’s Pumpkin Spice season starts this week, on 2nd September, with prices starting at £3.55 for the limited-edition coffee. The fan favourite is made with espresso, steamed milk, and a blend of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a delicious dose of cloves. Starbucks have also confirmed that fans are in for something special as the chain announced a unique twist to the autumn special. From the launch of vegan pumpkin spice latte sauce in 2018 to the addition of vegan whipped topping in 2020, the drink has taken on a number of forms over the years, and the customisations are set to continue into 2021. Autumn fall pumpkin smoothie drink with whipped cream and cinnamon. Served in glasses. Coffee lovers can add Starbucks Original Nut Blend to their Pumpkin Spice Latte for a smooth nutty boost. The iconic coffee shop is als