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About Emily Davenport, Head of Dairy Diary

Head of Dairy Diary; I'm passionate about producing high quality products that our customers will cherish. I'm also a mum of three and I enjoy cooking, walking, gardening and painting with my family, as well as printmaking (when I find the time!)

How to Make the Perfect Cup of Coffee

How to Make the Perfect Cup of Coffee
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Can you remember where you enjoyed your best cup of coffee?

My most memorable and delicious coffee came with a small glass of iced water and dainty pastry, in a tiny cafe in a little street in Innsbruck. It was rich and strong with just a hint of chocolate.

I’m sure this amazing brew was created with a very expensive espresso machine and it’s doubtful that I can create anything quite that good at home but I am going to give it a try!

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Recipe of the Week: Bacon & Brie Stuffed Croissants

Bacon & Brie Stuffed Croissants

With ready-made croissant dough, these Bacon & Brie Stuffed Croissants are super quick and easy to make – not to mention a really tasty breakfast or brunch option! A Dairy Diary recipe. For more delicious recipes visit the Dairy Diary Recipe Collection.

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Fabulous Italian Terrine

When I saw this I just had to share it with you!
It is stunning.

The recipe and video is taken from Bake Club, the fabulous new online club from our sister company.

If you want to watch a fab video of this recipe and also find out how to make blackberry ice cream and vanilla ice cream sign up to Bake Club (you get a free 30 day trial) and click here http://www.baked-and-delicious.com/techniques/ices.

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Top 5 Kitchen Cheats

Top 5 Kitchen Cheats

I’m a huge advocate of cooking from scratch BUT it doesn’t need to be complicated or time-consuming.

With a few handy gadgets and cheeky ingredients, creating culinary delights can be quicker and easier than ever!

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Recipe of the Week: Grilled Goat’s Cheese Salad

Grilled Goat’s Cheese Salad

  • Servings: 4
  • Difficulty: easy
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Calories 500 per portion
Fat 34.5g (19.9g sat) per portion
Suitable for vegetarians

Ingredients

  • Oranges 4 large
  • Firm goat’s cheese 4 x 110g (4oz) pieces
  • Bistro salad 150g bag of lamb’s lettuce, baby red chard and beetroot strips
  • Cooked beetroot in natural juice 200g pack, drained and cut into thin batons
  • Wholegrain mustard 1 tbsp
  • Clear honey 1 tsp
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Slice the tops and bottoms from the oranges. Using a small, sharp knife, slice off the skin taking away as much of the pith as possible. Holding each orange over a bowl, slice in between the segments to release the flesh and juice into the bowl.
  2. Preheat the grill to a hot setting. Line the grill tray with foil. Place the cheese on the foil. Cook under the grill for about 2 minutes until lightly golden and slightly melting.
  3. Arrange the salad leaves on four serving plates. Drain the orange segments, reserving the juice, and arrange over the leaves, then sprinkle the beetroot on top. Top the salad with the goat’s cheese, cut in half if preferred.
  4. Blend the mustard, honey and oil with the orange juice. Season the dressing and spoon over the salad. Serve immediately.

Read Grilled Goat’s Cheese Salad on the Dairy Diary website


 

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Five Easy Ways to Attract Hedgehogs to your Garden

There’s something very magical about sitting quietly and watching wildlife.

On a recent visit to my parents’ house I was lucky enough to observe a trio of hedgehogs enjoying a feast on their patio.

How cute are they?!!
They look as though they are
wearing little spikey skirts!

I am determined to encourage these cute little mammals to our own garden and after some advice from Mum and Dad, here’s the plan:

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