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Best Ever Triple Chocolate Brownies Recipe
A fail-safe brownie recipe that ensures to relieve even the strongest of chocolate cravings. But be careful who you share them with as it will have your fans asking for more - Something I’ve experienced only too well after having the ingredients bought for me for when I arrive home for a “relaxing” weekend in the countryside!
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The Best Chocolate Orange Flapjacks
I don’t know about you, but I think flapjacks are heavenly! They’re easy and quick to make and always taste delicious. So, I thought I’d share a recipe for these zesty chocolate orange flapjacks, as they’re too good for others not to enjoy! They’re the perfect treat to get you in the mood for the weekend! This recipe is one from my chalet days, so after five months of making these, I like to think I’ve perfected them. But you don’t need months of practise to make them, as this recipe will always guarantee you yummy flapjack success and requires minimal washing up…my kind of baking! If you think you’ve got…
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Ski Season Jobs: Where to Start
So, you fancy doing a ski season? But, how do you go about spending a winter in the mountains? This guide explains the ski season jobs available in order to help you find the best one for you. It will also explain your options on where to spend 6 months surrounded by snow. Unfortunately, the mountains are a pretty expensive place to spend a week, let alone five months, so ideally you’ll need to get a job. You may think that your only option is to become a “chalet girl/guy”, but there’s actually plenty of choices for jobs. Keep reading for a few ideas. I did my first ski season…
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Chalet Host Confessions – A Day in the Life
A day in the life of a chalet host. 6:45 am The hardest part of a chalet host’s day. I’m shocked awake in disbelief that it’s already morning because only too soon was I placing my head on the pillow. It’s a fumbled grab in the dark for my phone as it begins its chiming duet with my fellow chalet host roommates. Sleep is such a precious thing that I only allow fifteen minutes to make myself presentable. I change into my uniform that will forever smell of food, no matter how many times I wash it. I head into the bathroom; turning on the tap as I scrape my…
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Banana Bread – 10 steps to the perfect loaf
For any cake lover, like me, it’s hard to pick a favourite, but this one’s definitely up there! My banana bread is pimped to perfection and if you ask me, it’s pretty darn tasty. Simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser, what more could you want? You have to be quick though because after it escapes from the oven it usually doesn’t last long in my house! Keep reading for my 10 step method to making this scrumptious banana bread! Serves 20 slices Dairy-free: To make this cake dairy-free, use dairy-free butter and milk. Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20 – 25 minutes Total: 40 – 45 minutes Ingredients 6…
