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Party Time Tips – Catering for a Teen Party

Party Time Tips – Catering for a Teen Party

Spring is upon us and it’s the perfect time for entertaining! The question is – do you spend the day making and baking yourself or simply order a delicious spread of food and sit back to enjoy it with your guests? We recently had 130 teenagers at a joint 14th birthday party and, it was actually no big deal, so I am going to share my tips with you. It helps if the family that your child partners with are absolutely committed to running the event in partnership with you, that will take away a lot of hostess stress (I...

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Dani Valent's Signature Dish Series with Phillippa

Dani Valent's Signature Dish Series with Phillippa

SOLD OUT! Phillippa is collaborating with renowned food writer Dani Valent for her Signature Dish Series of exclusive experiences with top chefs. Ten participants only will join us for a behind-the-scenes morning at Phillippa’s Richmond factory. We’ll watch Phillippa’s famous mince pies being made. We’ll learn how to make our own mince pies, then sit down for luncheon and a champagne mini-masterclass. Guests will go home with the mince pies they’ve crafted, the recipe, a key ingredient to make mince pies at home, a bottle of premium wine and other goodies. This is an exclusive one-off event! When:     11am...

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Phillippa’s Honey Anzac Biscuit

Phillippa’s Honey Anzac Biscuit

Recipe From Phillippa’s Home Baking When making these biscuits, consider lighter honeys, such as clover or blue gum. Ingredients: 125g butter 1 tablespoon honey 2 ½ tablespoons water 100g rolled oats 215g caster sugar 150g plain flour 70g desiccated coconut 1½ teaspoons bicarbonate of soda Method: Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan. Line several baking trays with baking paper. Place butter, honey and water in small saucepan over medium heat until the butter has melted. Stir to combine, then set aside until the mixture has cooled to warm. Place remaining ingredients in a large bowl and blend well with a whisk...

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Keeping Alive the Art of Great Bread Making

Keeping Alive the Art of Great Bread Making

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 for the quality of breads that are more readily available. With low carb, paleo and gluten free diets on the rise, bread has been wrongly accused of not being healthy. But bread made the traditional way, with a few simple, wholesome ingredients and no unnecessary additives can be a wonderful addition to a balanced diet. Good bread is made from a few simple, natural ingredients including flour, water, salt and a little yeast or sourdough –...

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