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Keeping Alive the Art of Great Bread Making
Jul 26, 2019
Making great bread is a fine art. The word ‘artisan’ is so frequently used these days that it seems to have lost its true worth. The same can be said...
Phillippa’s Bread Baking Classes
Jul 24, 2019
We have two Bread Baking classes with Phillippa coming up. Choose one or attend both! 1. Demonstration Bread Making Class Thursday 15th August 20196.00 – 9.00 pm Learn how to...
Meet the Author – Phillippa talks with Stephanie Wood about ‘FAKE’
Jun 22, 2019
Wednesday 17th July 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm In her soon-to-be-released book, Fake, Stephanie Wood has written a riveting, important account of contemporary love, and the resilience of those who have witnessed...
Toasted Hot Cross Bun Ice Cream
Mar 26, 2019
Toasted Hot Cross Bun Ice Cream This ice cream had a delicious chewy quality and the toasting brings out the spice and citrus flavours. Ingredients 3 Phillippa’s Hot Cross Buns...
Phillippa's Gingerbread Baking Class
Mar 26, 2019
FULLY BOOKED Thursday 11th April 3 – 4.45pm If you are between the ages of 7-13, come join Phillippa Grogan to celebrate Easter and explore the world of Gingerbread. In this...
Honey Spiced Creamed Sweet Potato puree
Mar 26, 2019
Phillippa's Honey Spiced Creamed Sweet Potato Puree has a wonderful spice taste and light crunchy texture. Ingredients 1kg peeled diced sweet potato 3 Tbsp olive oil ½ tsp nutmeg Salt...
Queen Cakes
May 28, 2018
Ingredients 125 g soft salted butter 125 g caster sugar 2 eggs 175g plain flour 1 level tsp baking powder 100g sultanas Optional additions; 2 tsp of rose water or...
Easy Slow Cooked Lamb
Mar 01, 2018
This is my go to favourite Lamb recipe from ‘Essence’ by Carrie & Watts. Serve it with thick slices of grilled OLIVE TOSCANO BREAD and a Tomato, marinated Feta, Cucumber...
Hot Cross Bun–&-Butter Puddings
Feb 14, 2018
Lovers of Bread & Butter Puddings will really enjoy these flavoursome Hot Cross Bun & Butter Puddings! Ingredients 115g sugar 3 eggs 185ml milk 500ml cream ½ vanilla bean, split...
Royal Icing
Dec 08, 2017
Recipe From Phillippa’s Home Baking Ingredients 2 egg whites 400g icing sugar 1 ½-2 tbs lemon juice Method Beat egg whites with a whisk until soft peaks form. Gradually add the...
Syllabub
Nov 26, 2017
Recipe From Phillippa Grogan Ingredients 1 unwaxed Orange 60g castor sugar  300 ml pure cream  150ml medium dry sherry or Madeira Method Finely grated the orange zest then juice the...
Iced Mince Pie Pudding
Nov 26, 2017
This Iced Mince Pie recipe from Phillippa Grogan is perfect on a hot Summer day. It only requires a few flavoursome ingredients and plenty of spoons to share it around!...