Flower And White Blog
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Tesco's got a Sweet New Secret...
Our Salted Caramel and Lemon Meringue Bites have landed on their shelves! That's right! Our Salted Caramel and Lemon Meringue Bites are joining our Mallow Bars into Tesco stores across the UK. It's now even easier to enjoy your favourite meringue treats. We know, it's big news. Find your nearest stockist: Aberdeen ExtraAbingdon ExtraAccrington ...
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The Sweet Art of Making Meringue: A Step-by-Step Guide
There's a magical quality to Swiss meringue that elevates it above all other desserts (not biased or anything). With its velvety texture, glossy sheen, and delicate sweetness, Swiss meringue is a versatile and elegant addition to any sweet pud. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, we're here to guide you through the steps of ...
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Birthday Cake Meringue Rocky Road
Our Limited Edition Birthday Cake Bars don’t only taste fab as a snack on their own, but they can also be used to make these insane white chocolate Rocky Road Bars! You will need500g White chocolate200g Butter100g Flower & White Birthday Cake Meringue Bars 75g Flower & White Strawberry & Banana Mallow Method 1. Line an 8″ ...
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Fruity Mallow Kebabs
Hitting your screen with some insanely good dessert inspo! These fruity marshmallow and meringue kebabs are the perfect balance of healthy and indulgent – but we’ve gone ahead and made them a little more naughty with an extra drizzle of chocolate. These will seriously impress your friends and family at your next gathering, whilst being so ...
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Fall in love with these Meringue Sandwiches
The latest craze that’s hit Flower & White HQ! Meringue sandwiches are naturally naughty but a real treat to share with loved ones! Scroll down for flavour combo inspiration and get in touch with your own – we love to see your meringue based recipes!1. Salted Caramel Meringue Bar with a chocolate frosting & banana filling. 2. ...
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No Bake Vegan Peppermint Brownie Truffles
If you’re looking for a ridiculously easy festive treat, then look no further than these deliciously rich and smooth vegan peppermint chocolate truffles!Ingredients119g / 1/2 cup of dates1 tbsp cacoa powder27g / 1/4 cup ground almonds60g / 1/4 cup almond butterHandful of Flower & White Mint Chocolate Vegan Meringue Bites. Toppings240g / 1 ...
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You need to try these Gingerbread Rice Krispie Treats
You’ve probably tried rice krispie treats before, but here’s a Christmassy alternative sure to get you into the festive spirit! Super easy, no baking needed, perfect for lunchboxes and 3pm pick-me-ups.You will need:25g / 4 cups rice krispie cereal1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp ginger1 tsp mixed spice250g / 1 cup almond butter170g / 1/2 cup honey...
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Happy 13th Birthday to us! Letter from our Co Founder
Well, what a few years we have all had. And frustratingly it looks like things are not set to get much easier anytime soon… Despite the challenges that we all face through these strange times, we at Flower & White have always tried to look on the light and bright side and to keep on doing our very best for you, our incredible, loyal and ...
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Why is it called Black Friday? And Tips for shopping the sale.
Black Friday can be a fantastic way of bagging a bargain when doing your Christmas shopping. But have you ever wondered where the holiday got its name from? Some people believe we call the day after Thanksgiving Black Friday because shops would go from operating at a loss, or being “in the red,” to earning a profit, or being “in the black...
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What are the best apples to use for Toffee Apples?
No bonfire night gathering is complete without a plate full of mouth watering sticky toffee apples!This easy step by step recipe shows you exactly how to create these delicious treats. The best apple to use is anything sweet and ripe such as Jazz’s or Royal Gala. You will need 8 apples400g golden caster sugar1 tsp vinegar4 tbsp golden ...
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Healthy Chocolate & Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Making this smoothie bowl couldn’t be easier and we’ve given ours a little ghoulish twist in the spirit of Halloween! Here’s how to create your own! You will need:1 frozen banana1 tbsp cacao powder 1 tbsp peanut butter 1 tbsp mixed seeds2 dates 150ml milk (more if too thick) To topFlower & White Chocolate Crunch Meringue ...
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Must Bake! Haunting Spider Cookies
A healthier twist on a a moreish treat. These spider cookies are the perfect addition to any Halloween feast. Energy Balls (our spider bodies!):100g ground almonds8 pitted medjool dates2 tbsps cacao powder1 tbspn almond butter1 tbspn coconut oil1 Flower & White Salted Caramel Meringue Bar Cookie Base:130g smooth peanut butter100g ground ...
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Must Try: Raspberry Chocolate Cake
A mouth watering sponge cake that even Mary Berry would be proud of! Make it spooky by topping with our Chocolate Meringue Kisses and doing your best evil laugh when serving up to friends and family.You will need:250g flour (plain/ gluten free)200g sugar100g ground almonds2 tbspns cocoa powder1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda1/2 tsp baking powder300ml ...
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Pumpkin Porridge Recipe
This sweet pumpkin porridge is exactly what you need to warm you up on a crisp Autumn morning. Top with Salted Caramel Meringue Bites to give it that extra comforting ‘mmmmm’ factor!You will need:100g oats 300ml milk 1 tbspn peanut butter 1tsp turmeric powder1tsp ground cinnamon 2 tbspn pumpkin purée1 tbspn yoghurt To top:Flower & ...
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New plant based snacks are here!
We are so excited to share NEW plant based snacks have arrived!For all our plant based meringue bar fans, this one is especially for you!Introducing NEW vegan Chocolate Orange Meringue Bar and vegan Mint Chocolate Meringue Bites.Insanely good flavours that pack a punch and we can’t wait for you to try them! Available to shop NOW!Order today ...
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Chocolate Orange Chia Pudding
Make this amazing chocolate orange chia pudding, using our low calorie Chocolate Orange Bar. If you haven’t tried our latest flavour – Chocolate Orange, you’re missing out! And nobody wants that. Hit that add to cart button to get yours now.You will need:1 cup | 240 ml milk ¼ cup | 40 g chia seeds3 tablespoons cocoa powder1 teaspoon ...
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The Clever Fruity Mallow Bar
It’s an exciting new chapter in Flower & White’s mission to create the best light yet indulgent snacks. Introducing our brand new fruity mallow range! A deliciously light and squidgy bar made with real fruit and completely vegetarian.Treat yourself lighter with our game changing mallow based snacks in two moreish, smoothie inspired flavours...
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We Tread Lightly on the Planet
Since we founded Flower & White back in 2009, we’ve always pushed ourselves to do business in the right way. It’s not always been easy, but often the best things aren’t and we’re proud of how far we’ve come already. Last year, we officially started on our Bcorp journey, to do business in a way that balances people and the planet with ...
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Insane Eton Mess Rocky Road Recipe
You will need:500g White chocolate200g Butter100g Shortbread/ digestive biscuits broken up75g Marshmallows gelatine free if serving to vegetarians, we use Freedom Mallows2 x Eton Mess Meringue bars broken up To decorate2 tbsp Freeze dried strawberriesInstructions 1. Line an 8″ square tin with baking paper. We grease the tin first ...
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SILVER for Vegan Bars!
Last week was a busy and exciting one for team Flower & White, when we won SILVER for our Vegan Meringue Bars in the New Product Awards at the National Convenience Show! Our vegan bars in Double M*lk Chocolate and Chocolate Dipped Strawberry are a game changer in the vegan snacking world. Have you got your hands on them yet?! Big high ...
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Warm Salted Caramel Gin Hurricane
Photo by Craft Gin ClubLast March, we were super excited to be featured in Craft Gin Club’s March gin box. For those of you who aren’t familiar, CGC is the UK’s biggest club for gin lovers – sounds good right?! Every month, members receive one special bottle of gin within with a box filled full of delicious treats (such as our scrummy ...
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You need this scrummy Courgette Lemon Cake in your life!
You will need For the cake:350g courgette (approx 2 medium)Finely grated zest of 2 lemons100g light brown soft sugar80g caster sugar120ml sunflower oil60ml unsweetened non-dairy milk (we used soy)60ml lemon juice260g plain (all-purpose) flour1 tsp baking powder½ tsp bicarbonate of soda1 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp ground ginger½ tsp ...
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How to look after your mental health using exercise
How do you feel after exercising? Worn out and ready to collapse on the sofa – maybe, but we bet you’re also pretty happy with yourself for giving it a go. As well as the mood boost, you’ll most likely feel more energised and those problems previously buzzing around your anxious head may not be quite as loud and troublesome as before. This ...
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F&W have a football team!
Happy days! The FW gang have started their very own football meet up and we couldn’t be more proud.In a bid to get fitter and do something positive, it’s created a huge buzz around the bakery, and provided an inclusive space outside of the workplace. The team also get to hang out and socialise with colleagues they might not usually interact ...
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Lemon Cream Chia Pudding
An easy no bake pudding with a creamy texture and full of flavour. It’s a gut-healthy dessert for all to enjoy. Grab a spoon and tuck in! Chia Pudding Layer1/4 Cup Chia Seeds1 Cup Oat MilkZest of 1 Lemon2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract Lemon Cream Pudding Layer1 Cup Raw Cashews (soaked for one hour in hot water ...
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Peanut Butter Oat Cups
Use up all that leftover Easter chocolate with our dreamy Peanut Butter Chocolate Oat Cups. For the oat base70g rolled oats – use gluten-free oats if you’re allergic/intolerant to gluten2 tbsp smooth peanut butter1 crushed up Flower & White Double M*lk Chocolate vegan meringue bar2 tbsp maple syrupPinch of salt For the peanut butter ...
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Sumptuous Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake
Perfect for any celebration. Nothing says “I love you” like a scrummy chocolate cake piled with Meringue Bites! For the Cake500g plain gluten-free flour200g sugar200g ground almonds4 tbsp cacao powder1tsp bicarbonate of soda1tsp baking powder600ml milk100g coconut oil, melted200g fresh raspberries For the Icing250g cashew nuts4tbsp cacao ...
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Get to know our team – Meet our General Manager, Andrew!
1. What’s your role at Flower & White?To keep it simple my main focus is on running the operational side of the business, heading up and supporting a fantastic operations team to produce and distribute amazing products from start to finish day in day out! 2. ...
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Creamy Coconut Slice Recipe
We can’t stop thinking about this dreamy Coconut Slice recipe! Super easy and made with our Limited Edition Flavour of the Month Meringue Bar – Creamy Coconut for a mouthwatering moment of bliss. INGREDIENTSFOR THE BASE:75g Pitted Dates50g Rolled Oats1 heaped teaspoon Coconut Oil1 Creamy Coconut Flower & White Meringue Bar FOR THE COCONUT...
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Vegan Peanut Butter Puffed Oat Bars
These healthy vegan Peanut Butter Puffed Oat Bars are so simple to make, convenient and extremely tasty! Made with simple ingredients, including our vegan Double M*lk Chocolate Meringue Bar. Perfect for your lunchbox or when you need an energy boost to get you through the day! You Will Need: 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter3 tbsp maple syrup 1 ...
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The Big January Organise!
While we count down the days till the clocks spring forward (come on 27th March!), now is the best time to focus our energies on getting organised and welcome the new year with a fresh start. Many of us are natural organisers, whereas some of us need a little more inspiration! So we’ve put together some handy tips to get your home in good shape ...
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Steps to Beat the January Burnout
The New Year is the perfect time to kickstart a fresh new routine and be your most productive self. But while we commit to new year intentions, it’s also important not to expect too much and pile on the pressure to be our ‘best and most productive’ selves. The Traffic Light System is a great way to gain control over your energy levels and ...
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Top Tips for going vegan this #Veganuary
We still haven’t quite gotten over the excitement of launching our epic new vegan Meringue Bars last month, just in time for #Veganuary! We’ve got all your snacking needs covered, but what other ways can we help to make this #Veganuary the best one yet? Know why you’re doing it.Whether it’s to challenge yourself to try something new, for ...
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Now Available in Asda!!
OUR CHRISTMAS WISH CAME TRUE!! We are so excited to tell you that our vegan Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Meringue Bar has launched in…. ASDA!! As of today, you’ll now be able to find our vegan Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Meringue Bar on shelf in selected Asda stores nationwide (Check out the list below!) and online from 6th January! A huge ...
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A healthier approach to the holidays
The Christmas holidays and “healthy” rarely go hand in hand. But there are a few tweaks you can make during the holidays to ensure you’re feeling your best as we enter the new year. ProteinProtein regulates your appetite, so if you have a big lunch or dinner in the pipeline, start the day with a good quality, protein filled breakfast. When ...
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Crunchy Vegan Refrigerator Bars
The world is made up of two types of people – those who skip around with yummy, healthy vegan snacks like these Crunchy Vegan Refrigerator Bars in their pockets and the hangry people who don’t. You know which group you want to be in!! Whip up a batch (no cooking required!) and breeze through #Veganuary 2022 like a boss! You will need:14 pitted...
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Overnight Chia Brekkie Bowl
Kick start your morning with a chia brekkie pot bursting full of goodness! With chia seeds, raspberries and a cheeky Meringue Bite (or 3!) this healthy breakfast not only tastes amazing (and fills you up!), but you can make it the night before and enjoy the next morning. Make it:Soak 1/4 cup chia seeds in 1 cup of milk (we used plant based). ...
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Make our Festive Gingerbread Energy Balls
Snacking that is both delicious AND healthy = a BIG thumbs up from us! Even better, these bliss balls can be frozen, ready for any snacking emergency.You will need:1 1/2 cups gluten free oats1 cup medjool dates1tsp ginger powder1/2tsp cinnamon powder 1/2 tbsp coconut oilHandful of Flower & White Glitter Balls require(['jquery', '...
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We’ve Struck Gold!
We’ve been floating on Cloud Nine since striking gold for a sixth year in a row at the Great Taste Awards. Our award winning Raspberry Crumble Meringue Bites, Rainbow Fruit Meringue Kisses and White Chocolate & Raspberry Meringue Kisses each landed a gold star – woohoo! Why not pop over to our shop and see what all the fuss is about...
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Get to know our team – Meet our Co-Founder, Brian
What 3 hashtags best describe your personality? #optimistic #evercurious #humble What is something on your bucket list?Climb Mont blanc What would you name the autobiography of your life?Shortcuts If you could learn anything, what would it be?To be a classic French trained Patisserie Chef If you could choose anyone to be your mentor, who would ...
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#ZeroWasteWeek – A Little Guide to Reducing Food Waste
What is #ZeroWasteWeek?Welcome to #ZeroWasteWeek, the annual campaign that challenges us to focus on wasting less and support each other in our zero waste journey. Zero Waste Week was founded in 2008 by Rachelle Strauss to act against the environmental impact of climate change and now, over 80 countries get involved with the campaign each year. We...
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Limoncello Meringue Martini
Photo by Craft Gin Club Last April, we were super excited to be featured in Craft Gin Club‘s April box. For those of you who aren’t familiar, CGC is the UK’s biggest club for gin lovers – sounds good right?! Every month, members receive one special bottle of gin within with a box filled full of delicious treats (such as our scrummy low ...
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Raspberry & White Chocolate Cocktail
Photo by Craft Gin ClubLast April, we were super excited to be featured in Craft Gin Club’s April box. For those of you who aren’t familiar, CGC is the UK’s biggest club for gin lovers – sounds good right?! Every month, members receive one special bottle of gin within with a box filled full of delicious treats (such as our scrummy low ...
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Luscious & light Salted Caramel Ice Cream Sundae
Living lightly and brightly doesn’t mean missing out on all the sweet stuff! This totally lush, low cal pud is the ultimate mid-week treat. With all our incredible Chocolate Meringue Bite flavours like Raspberry Crumble and Lemon Meringue, you can really mix it up as well to create some pretty awesome combos. Check out the shop for inspo!You ...
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Lightly & Brightly – A Fresh New Look!
Big things have been happening behind the scenes at Flower & White HQ and we are so excited to share with you all, our brand new look (consider this the digital cutting of our ceremonial ribbon!). We believe that life’s simple pleasures can bring positivity and lightness to every single day and now we have a new look to reflect just this. ...
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Our Under 100 Calorie Meringue Bar – 5 Ways
There are lots of reasons why our Meringue Bars should be your go to snack of choice. Not only great tasting but also made using better, naturally grown ingredients. No additives, no E-numbers, just all-natural deliciousness! There’s also plenty of ways to enjoy our award winning sweet snack too! Want to try for yourself? Shop yours here.Simple ...
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Salted Caramel & Hazelnut Fudge Brownies
Who doesn’t love a gloriously dense and fudgy brownie?! It’s the ultimate treat for a cosy night in this season while wrapping gifts or watching Christmas films. Simple to make with extra toppings for added wow factor! A big thank you to Mariam Aly for creating these indulgent brownies for us! Make sure you pop over to her Instagram for more...
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Bread & Butter Meringue Pudding Recipe
We’ve added a Flower & White twist to the classic Bread & Butter pudding! With all that’s going on right now, we could do with a bit of comfort food as we prepare for a slightly different Christmas to the one we’re used to. If you decide to try out this recipe, let us know! We love seeing your bakes. INGREDIENTS:340g of Brioche500ml ...
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Gourmet Meringue Bar Sandwich Recipe
We’re celebrating #NationalSandwichDay the Flower & White way with these indulgent Meringue Bar sarnies! The flavour combinations are endless and a perfect treat to spoil yourself for a midnight feast on a cold winter’s night!In this blog post, we’ll be demonstrating how to make a Banana Hazelnut Meringue Sandwich. INGREDIENTS:2 Flower &...
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The Caudwell Children Bake Off
Forget the Great British Bake Off! We challenged the families of Caudwell Children’s Charity to don their aprons and take part in the Flower & White Bake Off challenge to compete for Star Baker. Each child was given a pouch of Flower & White #BakeOn Sponge & Muffin Mix and decorations including our colourful Meringue Rainbow Pops. ...
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Spooctacular Chocolate Apple Recipe
Things are getting a little spooky here at Flower & White HQ with this ghostly, gourmet chocolate apple recipe. A fun Halloween activity for the whole family. Let your creativity flow with your favourite chocolate, toppings and colours!Thank you to our Sales & Marketing Exec, Erin for this devilishly delicious recipe! require(['jquery...
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Packed With Love – Meet Sam
Those of you who regularly shop online with us may be familiar with our signature Flower & White postcard, signed by Sam and carefully tucked inside your order. But have you ever wondered who the mysterious Sam, who meticulously packs your order each time is? We snuck inside the bakery to find out more!Sam’s day starts early – while many of...
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Our Visual Merchandising Winners are announced!
A huge thank you to all the Flower & White stockists who entered our Summer Visual Merchandising competition! We had some fantastic entries but two in-particular stood out from the rest! In 1st place… Moolah, EllesmereNestled in the heart of Ellesmere, Moolah offers visitors a variety of delicious local food and drink, including Flower &...
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Eton Mess Pancake Cereal (Feeds 2-3)
What is pancake cereal? Pancake cereal is simply lots of mini pancakes, cereal sized! Whip up at a moment’s notice for breakfast, brunch or a yummy dessert! Grab your spoon and sprinkle with your favourite toppings. ‘Do I add milk?’ well that’s up to you!INGREDIENTS: 100g plain flour2 large eggs300ml milk1 tbsp sunflower or vegetable ...
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Raspberry, Lemon & White Chocolate Porridge Bowl
Add a splash of colour to your morning with this vibrant oat breakfast bowl created by our friend, Pamela Higgins!Pamela is a healthy recipe creator and blogger who shares the most beautiful food over on her website and Instagram! Pop over to her page for more delicious inspiration!INGREDIENTS:50g oats250ml milk of choiceFrozen raspberries2 ...
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Eton Mess Doughnuts
We’re particularly excited about this recipe as it brings together two of our favourite desserts – Eton Mess and the classic doughnut! Easy to make and deliciously irresistible when you do! Created by our very own E-Commerce Whizz Erin! INGREDIENTS:Dough:500g #BakeOn Strong White Bread Flour60g Golden Caster Sugar14g of #BakeOn Yeast3 ...
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Meringue Topped Jam Biscuit Recipe
A gloriously buttery biscuit with a fruity jam filling and topped with Eton Mess mini meringues. This scrummy recipe was created by our e-commerce whizz, Erin! INGREDIENTS:For the biscuits:200g Plain Flour160g Unsalted Butter80g Icing Sugar1 Egg Yolk Toppings & Fillings:3 tbsp of your favourite jam!1 x Flower & White Eton Mess pouch150g ...
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White Chocolate Berry Bark
Satisfy any sweet tooth with this delicious white chocolate bark created by Pamela Higgins. We love how you can get really experimental by playing around with what chocolate and toppings you use!Pamela is a healthy recipe creator and blogger who shares the most beautiful food over on her website and Instagram! Pop over to her page for more ...
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Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe
Ella Nurse shares her easy recipe for homemade salted caramel sauce. Drizzle onto puds, top your bakes or make your breakfast porridge a little more indulgent with a generous spoonful! Ella is a food photographer and recipe developer who runs a beautiful website full of recipe inspiration – check out her Instagram and website for lots more ...
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Caramel and Chocolate Layer Cake
We are so excited for this indulgent dream of a cake, created by the wonderful Ella Nurse. Three 6″ layers of indulgently fudgy chocolate sponge encased in caramel buttercream frosting and salted caramel drip (oh and how obsessed we are with that drip!!). This is the perfect cake to share now we can spend time with loved ones.Ella is a food ...
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