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Gaby's Bakery - Banoffee Pie

Gaby's Bakery - Banoffee Pie

December 14, 2021

When I told Michael that this was the first recipe I ever learnt, and the only one I made in my early days, he asked if it was the student pudding pairing to tuna pasta!

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Alice

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Alice

December 14, 2021

I’d like to say Alice’s haircut was unusual when she arrived, but sadly it sported all the errors I see on 95% of new clients these days. Essentially a badly...

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Madeleine

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Madeleine

December 14, 2021

Sometimes you can’t quite put your finger on it. You put a lot of styling effort in, and it may be okay, but then doesn’t last or make you feel uplifted for long. It lacks something...

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Forget Lego, let's build something useful

Forget Lego, let's build something useful

December 14, 2021

The boys are six. I thought it about time they knew the business end of a chisel and their mitres from their dovetails. I was also being slowly suffocated by colour-pollution and an outlet of Hamley’s in our lounge.

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Gaby's (No-Bake) Bakery

Gaby's (No-Bake) Bakery

December 14, 2021

Here’s one to confuse your taste buds. Normally you’d expect to bite through the soft filling, in this case soft apple oozing with cinnamon nutmeg and sultana flavours, whilst preparing to hit the biscuity or flaky case...

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Gaby's Bakery - Basque Cheesecake

Gaby's Bakery - Basque Cheesecake

December 14, 2021

Although the name makes it sound like it has a long history, Basque Cheesecake was created in 1990 by chef Santiago Rivera of La Viña in San Sebastian, Spain.

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Abi

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Abi

December 14, 2021

There was nothing obviously wrong with Abi’s haircut. It was just the same old plain and simple one length A-Line which made it look much thinner, drier, and to hang a bit ‘dog’.

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Do You Know Who I Am?

Do You Know Who I Am?

December 14, 2021

Lockdown continues to force adjustments to our lifestyles. I used to work at the upper echelons of our profession. Near 43 years of glamorous Vogue shoots, Paris fashion shows...

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Gaby's Bakery - Fido's Liver Treats

Gaby's Bakery - Fido's Liver Treats

December 14, 2021

Slight diversion this week and I know this is a bit niche. Only my followers with dogs will be interested but this is so easy and Fido loves them.

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Silicone. Not Good for Hair. Not Good for Headlice

Silicone. Not Good for Hair. Not Good for Headlice

December 14, 2021

Anyone with children will be familiar with letters and emails from school when a child has acquired some unwanted friends or an outbreak has been...

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Do You Make These Mistakes When Blowdrying?

Do You Make These Mistakes When Blowdrying?

December 14, 2021

One of my clients with fabulous thick shoulder length hair, struggled with the front always breaking, splitting, and hanging poker straight at the ends. It didn't make sense to me as her wavy hair...

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In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Yvonne

In the Chair - Real People Real Hair - Yvonne

December 14, 2021

Yvonne has two big advantages. Firstly she has great quality hair, and secondly, Yvonne is very capable with home-styling. But even she was getting bored with drawn-out styling to compensate for...

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