The Ukraine humanitarian effort was a powerful show of strength. Many companies, charities and organisations pulled together resources to ensure critical aid was delivered to the most vulnerable. The team at Andrews Flour were eager to help, and a flour donation to the humanitarian effort was arranged. What a great surprise when we were…
Andrews Flour, based in Percy Street Belfast, is an unassuming company with quite the opposite in terms of historical relevance. Over the years, the history of Andrews Flour has been meticulously documented, if you excuse a mishap in 1880 where many manuscripts, letters and ledger books were mistaken for useless lumber and burnt. Nevertheless, ledgers…
After a successful event last year, The Hillsborough Honey Fair returned for it’s second year. Based in the stunning setting of Hillsborough Castle, the event celebrates local beekeepers, food producers and all things honey. All exhibitors and demonstrations are encouraged to use local honey in recipes and produce. We were delighted to make a return…
Have you ever wondered how people seem to manage to get the perfect bake each and every time? The insta worthy, meticulously shot images that have you drooling over your screen? Or how their cupboards always seem to be stocked with the exact ingredients – no mad dash to Sainsburys for them! Well, wonder no…
Don’t fall at the first hurdle and be tempted to just throw any old powder into your bakes in the hopes of getting a rise. A source of confusion, even for some of the most accomplished bakers. So which of these powders do I need to use and why? Both of these products are leavening…
Recipe Type: CakeMethod 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C or Gas Mark 4. Grease and line a deep 20cm baking tray. 2. Sieve the dry ingredients together into a large mixing bowl. 3. In a separate mixing bowl, beat together the oil, honey, orange zest and eggs and pour into the dry ingredients. Mix to…
We were delighted to be able to take part in what was a fantastic day out in the beautiful surroundings of Royal Hillsborough Castle. Even the weather couldn’t dampen spirits with a large crowd turning out to enjoy local produce and, most importantly, all things honey! Chef and baking extraordinaire Evelyn McBurney took…
Recipe Type: CrumbleMethod 1. Pre-heat the oven to 200C/ 180 Fan/ Gas Mark 4. 2. Place the cherries, sugar and lemon juice & zest into a medium sized oven dish, or until the cherry mix almost reaches the top of the dish. 3. In a medium sized mixing bowl, sift in the flour and rub…
Recipe Type: Soda BreadMethod 1. Pre-heat the oven to 190C and line a baking tray with parchment that is lightly dusted with flour. 2. In a large mixing bowl add in the flour, salt and onion powder and mix thoroughly. 3. Add in the buttermilk, parmesan cheese and the sundried tomatoes and mix quickly and…
This bank holiday weekend, why not try out some quick and easy baking recipes? Did you know that baking has been proven to have so many benefits for the mind and is linked with mindfulness, creativity and altruism? We have listed below five of our family favourite recipes that are perfect for afternoon treats and…
