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Gaby's Bakery - Apple, Banana & Maple Tray Bake

Gaby's Bakery - Apple, Banana & Maple Tray Bake

December 14, 2021

Tray bakes are great because they’re usually simple to make, create an abundance of treats for the effort put in and leave less washing up. I prefer to bring sweetness into these recipes from fruits where I can, and this one has a little added coconut sugar.

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Love is Blind - or at least a bit blinkered

Love is Blind - or at least a bit blinkered

December 14, 2021

We go back a long way. A career-life journey together through thick and thin. The frustrating development stages in labs and offices from Mayfair to Manhattan, and...

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Gaby's Bakery - Apple & Cinnamon Crisps

Gaby's Bakery - Apple & Cinnamon Crisps

December 14, 2021

I won’t let the boys have crisps in the house. What they get away with at their friends is another matter but it’s so easy to make our own versions. Here’s a simple apple crisp...

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Gaby's Bakery - Hot Cross Loaf

Gaby's Bakery - Hot Cross Loaf

December 14, 2021

We’re in the foothills of Easter and I’ve wondered why celebratory cakes from England, Israel, and Greece are all quite similar. Hot Cross Buns, Challah and Tsoureki all vary a little around a brioche type of cake bread. A similar Panettoni form of bread was also a Roman favourite.

 

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Gaby's Bakery - Easter Cupcakes

Gaby's Bakery - Easter Cupcakes

December 14, 2021

Okay, so this has a little non-artisanal chocolate and more than a little sugar. But it’s gluten and dairy free so let’s call it evens. And hey it’s Easter.

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Gaby's Bakery - Vegan Hazelnut Chocolate

Gaby's Bakery - Vegan Hazelnut Chocolate

December 14, 2021

So today I’m giving a shortcut recipe to great chocolate. If you have plenty of time you can take yourself through the long route below.

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Gaby's Bakery - Kit Kat Bars

Gaby's Bakery - Kit Kat Bars

December 14, 2021

Good artists copy, great artists steal. So said Picasso. But what did he mean by that? Picasso was highlighting that good artists and great artists work differently. A good artist may see another artist’s style and try to emulate it closely. A great artist will just take inspiring elements from various sources and weave it into their own unique mix of ideas to create something original.

 

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What is Healthcare for Hair?

What is Healthcare for Hair?

December 14, 2021

You may have seen this caption on our product labels. But what does it really mean? Our registered strapline embodies the ethos born out of 43 years of salon haircare...

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Joanna

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Joanna

December 14, 2021

This transformation was for a Daily Mail makeover article. It was published as part of a three page spread on the Monday 12th, our first open day after lockdown.

There are fewer short hairstyles seen these days but a growing demand. Earlier decades had many more haircut icons - Mia Farrow, Audrey Hepburn, Purdy, Princess Diana, Meg Ryan. A fashion-wave... 

 

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Mollie

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Mollie

December 14, 2021

When someone wants rid of long thick soft golden red hair, my first thought is, why - when it’s so gorgeous? But change is a necessary part of getting us excited again, and especially after dreary lockdowns, it’s also...

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Gaby's Bakery - Date & Cashew Nut Energy Balls

Gaby's Bakery - Date & Cashew Nut Energy Balls

December 14, 2021

The weather forecast is sunny this weekend so here is a very quick recipe for energy balls.

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Andreea

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Andreea

December 14, 2021

I don’t want you to think I’m scissor-happy. Sometimes we can make a major adjustment to correct the shape without losing any length. I cut Andreea’s hair dry and sent her off to...

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