2015

  • 3 Delicious Gluten-Free Cakes for When you Need a Pick-Me-Up

    Sometimes, all that you need to make the day 100% better is finding yourself a delicious slice of cake. But when you have to stick to a strictly gluten free diet, this is easier said than done. The majority of cakes out there contain wheat flour, which is packed full of gluten. But don't worry. Although wheat flour cakes are the most popular, there are alternatives out there. If you don't want to go to the hassle of baking up a cake yourself, ask your local bakery or cake shop if they would be able to create the following gluten-free cakes for you.
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  • Your Guide to Undersink Water Filtration Systems

      Undersink water filters are ideal installations in larger households that use a lot of water for drinking and cooking. They are a suitable alternative to reverse osmosis filtration units, both in terms of affordability and water wastage. Installation of these units necessitates a few minor changes to the plumbing system, but they are more efficient and more durable than countertop, refrigerator or pitcher water filters. Undersink filtration units are typically made up of separate water dispensing urns which allow you to choose between filtered and unfiltered water.
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  • Advice to keep in mind when searching for the perfect wedding caterer

    When you are organising a wedding, you have so many different things to organise that it can become quiet an overwhelming experience. Perhaps one of the most important aspects of a wedding is the food. The wedding meal is something that will be remembered when you and other people look back on the day, and you want to have good memories of the experience. There are a few common mistakes that people make when hiring caterers for their wedding.
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  • 5 Must-Try Chinese Desserts

    Going to your local Chinese restaurant on a Friday night is a real treat. Everyone is familiar with the Chinese staples like chilli beef, prawn crackers, and chow mein, but when it comes to dessert, Chinese sweet things may not be as well known to you. But there are a surprising number of delicious Chinese desserts that anyone with a sweet tooth will love, so why not ask your local Chinese restaurant if they can whip up one of these treats on your next Friday night out?
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  • 4 Tips to make your take away pizza meal as healthy as possible

    If you are ordering take away pizza tonight, you've already made a great decision. Here are some options to help you customise the pizza in a way that makes it as healthy as possible. Pile on the veggies One of the best things about pizza is that it can be customised with tasty and seasonal produce. Rather than choosing a meat heavy pizza, balance the meats and cheeses with extra veggies to bring up the fibre and vitamin content of the pizza and keep you satisfied for longer.
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  • 3 Delicious Dessert Pizza Ideas

    Indulging in a wood-fired pizza straight from a real pizza oven is always a treat. Fresh tomatoes, stringy cheese, and fragrant basil are always going to be a dynamite combination. But if you're a real pizza connoisseur, you might want to take your pizza loving to the next level. If you are lucky enough to have a pizza oven in your home or garden, you can experiment with different kinds of bases and toppings – including sweet choices.
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  • 5 Dishes Vegans Can Eat at Italian Restaurants

    When you are vegan, eating out becomes that much more difficult. But why you should you miss out on all the fun (not to mention deliciousness) of eating out at a great Italian restaurant now and again? You might think that you have to go to specialist vegan and vegetarian restaurants to find something you can eat, but this is not the case. Here are five authentic Italian dishes that are also vegan.
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  • Tips and Considerations When Contemplating Event Catering

    One of the most important aspects of any event is the catering. The food you serve and the dining experience your guests have will make or break the success of your occasion. As such, event catering is an important factor to consider during event planning. When hosting an event for the first time, whether large or intimate, there are a few things that you should keep in mind. Here are some of the tips and considerations when contemplating event catering.
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  • Why your restaurant needs to have a seasonal menu

    Being a restaurant owner is no easy task, especially when you consider that 90% of restaurants fail in their very first year of opening. But one way you can ensure that your restaurant stands the very best chance of surviving is by putting a seasonal menu in place. Sure, it's easier from a logistical point of view to have a fixed menu that never changes – you can teach your cooks to perfect the dishes that go out every day, and you can tell suppliers exactly what you require year round without fluctuation.
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  • Baking Accessories | 4 Cake Accessory Decorative Ideas To Jazz Up Cakes Instantly

    Baking cakes is a lot of fun but it also entails a bit of hard work when it comes to getting the taste, shape and appearance just right. Adding accessories is a great way to jazz up the look of plain cakes without making much effort. You can choose to buy cake accessories online or in-store, but the online opportunity gives you access to more choices and better prices. If you're planning to bake a cake for your party but don't know how to decorate it, this guide is designed to help you jazz up cakes beautifully with simple cake accessories that can be purchased online.
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