Stinging nettles have a long history. Many years ago in Europe nettles would have been used to rid the body of excess water and they would have also been used to treat aching joints. Ancient Egyptians would use nettles to …
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Googie’s Kitchen presents Mint, Lavender and Lemon Balm Tea
Tea is a massive part of the British culture. It’s what set us apart from the other Big Brother houses in the world. When the house mates would fight most of them would go off into separate corners to cool …
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Googie’s Kitchen presents Pineapple and Mint Upside Down Cake
The pineapple upside down cake is nearly 100 years old. Upside down cakes were first invented in the 1800s when ovens would not have been common items in the kitchen. Instead, cooks would use a skillet pan to make a …
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Mint, Lavender and Lemon Balm Tea
Tea is a massive part of the British culture. It’s what set us apart from the other Big Brother houses in the world. When the house mates would fight most of them would go off into separate corners to cool …
New and Improved Mint Hot Chocolate
Recently I made a Mint Hot Chocolate and it was delicious. When I finished making the hot chocolate I started thinking about other ways to make this sweet drink. We had friends coming over for fireworks and I wanted to …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Salmon and Minty Jasmine Rice
Many years ago when I lived at home and my Dad was the main cook, I remember he would make simple meals on a Friday night. After a week in the office my Dad liked to give himself the night …
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Googie’s Kitchen presents Mint Hot Chocolate
When winter rolls around we love nothing more than warming drinks to keep us going during the colder months. My husband Howard, son Ted and I all love a hot chocolate. Occasionally I do love a break from the routine …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Fresh Mint Chocolate Cake
Do not fear the ‘After Eight’ of chocolate cake is here. To be honest, I have never been a fan of after dinner mint chocolates. They always seem to taste like synthetic, ‘man made’ mint to me. My son Ted …
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Mint Hot Chocolate
When winter rolls around we love nothing more than warming drinks to keep us going during the colder months. My husband Howard, son Ted and I all love a hot chocolate. Occasionally I do love a break from the routine …
Mint Chocolate Date and Fig Balls
Date balls are one of my favourite sweet treats to eat after my lunch or dinner. Dried fruit should only be eaten is small amounts. Therefore one date ball is a perfect treat after a meal. Medjool dates have many …
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