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• Tear and Share Granary Bread Rolls Recipe
  on Feb 21, 2016 in Baking - Bread Granary Bread Rolls Thermomix TM5
  I'm experimenting with the Thermomix TM5 and comparing it to my other kitchen gadgets, halving the quantities in a bread recipe was this weeks project.  It's certainly a great machine for mixing and kneading the dough but if you're contemplating...
• Raspberry Bakewell Cake Recipe
  on Feb 7, 2016 in Baking - Sweet Cake
  This cake is the perfect rainy day bake, it's easy to make, cuts well and can be frozen in slices.I love a cake that can be eaten as dessert too and a dollop of either cream or creme fraiche on the side is the perfect accompaniment.This cake looks pr...
• The Everyday Baker by Abigail Johnson Dodge - Review
  on Feb 5, 2016 in Reviews - Cookery Books
  The author is an established cookery writer, pastry chef/baking expertThe Great British Bake Off has inspired many of us to learn to bake, and this book which is full to the brim with recipes and technical know how, will be invaluable for many years...
• Have a Sweet Valentine's Day - Review
  on Jan 29, 2016 in Reviews - Kitchen Products Valentine's Day
  Irresistibly smooth and the perfect present for Valentine's Day.  Strawberries and cream are a favourite flavour combination at any time of the year.These Lindor limited edition smooth centre truffles are sure to please and here at Kitchen Delig...
• How to Make Finger Rolls - Recipe
  on Jan 24, 2016 in Baking - Bread Bread Thermomix Thermomix TM5
  Finger Rolls or are they Bridge Rolls?  Either way they are very light and tender due to the milk content. We ate ours with sausages, lightly fried red onions and a good squeeze of sauce.Everything is in the jug of the TM5 waiting to be mixed in...
• Loch Fyne Seafood and Grill, Leadenhall Market, London - Review
  on Jan 17, 2016 in Fish London Reviews - Restaurant
  Just before Christmas we were invited to dine at Loch Fyne - a chain of fish and meat restaurants across the UK.Our first impressionsWe visited the newly refurbished restaurant in Leadenhall Market, London. We were expecting it to be noisy but were p...
• Mixed Vegetable Bake Thermomix TM5
  on Jan 10, 2016 in Thermomix TM5 Vegetables
  I recreated this tasty vegetable bake, which was one of the dishes made at the Thermomix TM5 demo by Marta the demonstrator, it has a bechamel sauce and is topped with a parsley and Parmesan breadcrumb mix.The vegetables are cooked in a vessel called...
• New In My Kitchen The Thermomix TM5
  on Jan 1, 2016 in Drinks Fruit Kitchen Gadgets small kitchen appliances Thermomix Thermomix TM5
  Over the years I've juiced and whizzed fruit with varying successes and if you, like me, love gadgets then you too no doubt will have worked your way through a plethora of gadgetry. I've now sent the juicer to the charity shop, it has sat unused in t...
• Making Frangipane Mince Pies With a Thermomix TM5
  on Dec 19, 2015 in Baking - Sweet Christmas Thermomix Thermomix TM5
  The Thermomix is new in my kitchen and an early Christmas present from hubby. I love kitchen gadgets and whilst I don't believe for one moment they make you a better cook, for me they're fun.I'm not going to say it will replace all my other stuff or...
• Handmade Pistachio Panettone Cake from Sicily - Panbacco (Review)
  on Dec 8, 2015 in Cake Christmas Christmas Gifts Dessert Panettone Reviews - Food Products
  The Panettone Cake is presented in beautiful packagingWould I like to try an artisan pistachio panettone cake filled with glorious pistachio cream? You bet I would.......I love panettone but have never strayed far from the usual fruit version. T...
• Bread Maker Recipe
  on Dec 6, 2015 in Baking - Bread Bread Machine Bread Maker
  Crusty bread fresh from the ovenI know bread makers are a bit 'Marmite' but I wouldn't be without mine and it doesn't matter whether the bread is being made from start to finish or it is simply being used to make dough, the results are always foolpro...
• Judge Deep Pie Maker Review
  on Nov 26, 2015 in Christmas Gift Gift pie maker Pies savoury Pies sweet small kitchen appliances
  It's that time of the year again! Cold, windy, rainy, Christmas is on the horizon, so let's stop for a warm comforting pie using the Judge Deep Pie Maker which will make a lovely homely gift. Here at Kitchen Delights we love pies and it doesn't matte...
• Christmas Gift Guide Ideas For the Home Cook
  on Nov 21, 2015 in Christmas Gift Guide for Home Cooks 2015 Christmas Gifts Cookery Books Gadgets Gifts Kitchen Gadgets Kitchenware Spices
  Taste - The Infographic Book of Food by Laura RoweFoodies will adore this book it's a real page turner, perfect for Christmas Day and one to keep on the coffee table after the 'big day'.  The inside of the book with it's amazing illustrations ar...
• Review: Ella Kitchen and Tableware from Premier Housewares
  on Nov 19, 2015 in Gifts Homewares Kitchen Premier Housewares Reviews - Kitchen Products Textiles
  Here at Kitchen Delights we love 'a bit of retro' and this Ella Collection design, described by Premier Housewares as stylised floral in a retro design, will add fun and colour to your home.I've been enjoying using the set of four stylish mugs -...
• Review of Percy & Founders, London, Autumn Menu
  on Nov 16, 2015 in London Reviews - Restaurant
  The London Reporter @paulfoodie experiences all day dining at the coolest place to be spotted in central London.It's always exciting to be invited to review a new restaurant with other blogger's. Everyone is always up for a fantastic night out and we...
• Traybake Chicken Dinner - Steam Combination Oven
  on Nov 14, 2015 in Chicken Easy Food Steam Combination Cooking Vegetables
  After a visit to Bridgnorth market there's nothing to beat a one tray roast chicken dinner and cooked in the steam combination oven it saves time and a load of washing up, the whole meal took approximately one hour to cook.The potatoes take the longe...
• Christmas Gift Guide 2015
  on Nov 7, 2015 in Chocolate Christmas Gift Guide 2015 Drinks Gifts Preserves Reviews - Food Products
  The Glenrothes 'Vintage Reserve' Speyside Single Malt Scotch WhiskyI would like to present the perfect luxury present for the whisky lovers in your life and it comes with it's own unique story too! This malt whisky was apparently first tasted at the...
• Calabrian Preserves from Artimondo - Review
  on Nov 6, 2015 in Reviews - Food Products
  Christmas is looming and it's easy to get stuck in a rut and buy the same things year after year....many of us fall into this trap. Foodies or those who like recreating a taste of Italian holidays will love these artisan Calabrian preserves from Arti...
• Review: Wünderlust @ The Big Red, London
  on Nov 3, 2015 in London Reviews - Restaurant
  The London reporter gets all Austrian on a big red London bus......We love a good pop up restaurant here at Kitchen Delights and London is awash with them. It was with a lot of excitement that we recently checked out London's most exciting pop up of...
• Review: Columbia Bar and Restaurant DoubleTree by Hilton London Docklands
  on Nov 1, 2015 in London Reviews - Restaurant
  The London Reporter savours a stunning London skyline and reveals a blog foodie first….When it comes to dining, nothing can beat a good skyline view if you want to feel like a million dollars. We were recently privy to the relaunch of Columbia - Hi...