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Cinnamon American Pancakes Recipe

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I do love a good weekend brunch. And there’s nothing that makes me happier than waking up on a Saturday morning and whipping up a batch of fluffy American pancakes. This weekend was no different. I had planned breakfast a few days in advance and knew I was going to make cinnamon pancakes with maple syrup. Pancakes are such a simple and totally decadent way to start your day at the weekend. You probably have most of the ingredients in the cupboard, you just need to put them to good use! Here’s my recipe so you can have a go at making your own pancakes. Ingredients 135g plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp golden caster sugar 1 tsp Schwartz ground cinnamon 130ml milk 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2tbsp melted butter, plus extra for cooking Method Sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon salt and golden caster sugar into a large bowl. In a separate bowl, lightly whisk together the milk and egg, then the melted butter. Pour the milk mixture …

Staying Healthy in the Big Smoke

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It can be tough to stay healthy when you live and work in a busy city like London. I know only too well how hard it is to stick with good, nutritious meals instead of grabbing a quick bite from a fast food place or takeaway point. I’ve been on a real health kick this year and have been trying my best to avoid pigging out just because it’s quicker than cooking. There are loads of ways to save time and maintain a balanced diet, so I thought I’d share a few of my favourites with you. If you need to make quick meals at home, you should definitely invest in a microwave. I know a lot of people believe that microwave food is automatically unhealthy, but it really doesn’t have to be. I cook myself a big batch of something delicious at the weekend (lean mince chilli, or vegetable-packed Bolognese), then freeze it into smaller portions to heat up through the week. A good tip is to freeze your food into larger, shallow dishes …

WIN a Pair of Tickets to the Big Feastival

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Lavazza and Food for Think are giving you the chance to win one of two pairs of Sunday tickets to the Big Feastival, which is taking place this weekend. Visit the Lavazza stand at the Big Feastival for a taste of the authentic Italian coffee experience. To share the culture of real Italian coffee, Lavazza will be holding an array of fun festival activities, where guests can take part in giant Lavazza Jenga and coffee capsule tombola, with the chance to win a year’s supply of Lavazza coffee each day! Open between 10am-7pm, delicious Lavazza coffees will be served throughout the day and attendees can purchase Lavazza’s stylish range of innovative A Modo Mio machines at exclusive festival prices. To win, simply comment on this post to tell me which ex Blur musician’s farm the Big Feastival takes place at. Please read the T & C’s carefully. The competition closes at 3pm on Wednesday 28th August and the winner will be announced shortly afterwards. TERMS & CONDITIONS The winner is randomly chosen by the Random …

Hoxton Street Market – I Love It

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Recently I came across Hoxton Street Market and I have to say, I rather like it. I was there for the opening party a few weeks ago and it was great to see people dancing in the streets while enjoying the range of delicious street food on offer. I tried out an amazing Korean salad from Korrito – a Korean/Mexican fusion stall whose signature dish is a Korean Burrito. But this is no new market. Hoxton Street market has been trading since 1687 but the new stalls are injecting a bit of new life into the street. Head down on a Saturday and you will find food stalls such as Cannon’s British charcuterie and Hoxton Bakery, alongside beautiful homewares, vintage fashion and handcrafeted accessories including handspun yarns from Sheep of Steel, vintage clothing from Aurelia Dupas and Juan is Dead’s collectables from the afterlife. For more information on Hoxton Street market, follow @hoxtonstmarket on Twitter.