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Gaby's Bakery - Banana Bars & Banana and Chocolate Cupcakes

Gaby's Bakery - Banana Bars & Banana and Chocolate Cupcakes

December 14, 2021

This week I’m going bananas with the boys. These two easy recipes are a great way to use up bananas on the turn. I even hide some especially for baking and freeze them for when I need them

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New Limited Edition Luxury Beard Brush

New Limited Edition Luxury Beard Brush

December 14, 2021

I love trees. Drop me in a jungle or forest and I immediately feel at one, I don’t need drugs – this is like a trip for me. My library has a whole shelf of beautiful books about trees and one day I plan to travel around the world visiting some of the 

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Gaby's Bakery - Blueberry Buckle Cake & Chocolate Tart

Gaby's Bakery - Blueberry Buckle Cake & Chocolate Tart

December 14, 2021

Vegans are a small but growing group, with numbers tripling in the last three years. But even more people are increasing their ratio of plant-only foods and meat consumption continues to decline. So here are two vegan recipes today, and the blueberry 

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Karishma

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Karishma

December 14, 2021

Like many people, Karishma struggled with her hair. She wanted floating feathered waves. But her A-Line haircut made it hang heavy and droop forward. She liked to wear it with some movement. But...

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Gaby's Bakery - Nut Butters

Gaby's Bakery - Nut Butters

December 14, 2021

Our twins have taken a liking to peanut butter but many of the supermarket ones are filled with added sugars, preservatives and unhealthy fats. I decided to make my own and it really is so easy.

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Why does my scalp itch?

Why does my scalp itch?

December 14, 2021

There are lots of reasons why scalps itch and here we outline some of the common ones, and how you can avoid them. There really is no need to suffer. If your skin is irritated...

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Gaby's Bakery - Honey Cake

Gaby's Bakery - Honey Cake

December 14, 2021

Only one recipe this week - Michael says I’m slacking. But it’s so delicious and seasonal that it’s worth two. I sometimes find honey cake heavy and dense, but this recipe is light and moist.

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Reflexology - Bliss through the feet

Reflexology - Bliss through the feet

December 14, 2021

Maryce has a magic touch for massage. She spent the last three years delving into the specialisation of reflexology also known as foot mapping.

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - George

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - George

December 14, 2021

I know I’m going to upset a lot of barbers now but…ALERT: Barbers No Longer Cut Men’s Hair! Now you’re thinking, what’s he been drinking?

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Gaby's Bakery - Chocolate Birthday Cake & Cupcakes

Gaby's Bakery - Chocolate Birthday Cake & Cupcakes

December 14, 2021

I like creating themed birthday cakes for the boys. This year they requested a jungle. Not the quickest to make, and difficult to hide from them. But they were rapturously enthusiastic when they saw it; anticipating a sugar rush too I guess. Oh well, just once a year.

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Gaby's Bakery - Granola Cups & Blueberry Muffins

Gaby's Bakery - Granola Cups & Blueberry Muffins

December 14, 2021

Our kids often ask for a cake or biscuit etc, but I’m very conscious of not letting them have too much sugar. Would you believe they’re still willingly hand their party bags in to me so I can decide which sweets they can have...

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Gaby's Bakery - Vanilla Bundt Cake & Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gaby's Bakery - Vanilla Bundt Cake & Chocolate Chip Cookies

December 14, 2021

I’ve dug out my Bundt pan for a German recipe this week. To properly bake some desserts, Bundt pans have a hole in the middle. This suits some of the European recipes because it helps bake all the batter and prevents the under-cooking...

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