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March 27, 2019
Recipe of the week comes from Pamela Kemp
Pamela provided 2 excellent recipes this week, a Lemon Drizzle Cake and also a delicious Chocolate Orange Drizzle Cake
Tomorrow we have our monthly charity event in aid of Cash4Kids.
Staff will be hoping to try out some of Pamela's recipes
Lemon Drizzle CakeIngredients4oz margarine4oz sugar2 eggs4 oz sifted self-rising flour1/5 teaspoon of baking powder1 tablespoon milk1 lemon, juice and the rind3 tablespoons Castor sugarApprox. 2 tablespoons Lemon curdMethod1.Beat margarine and sugar until pale in colour2. Add 1 egg at the time and mix through3. Add grated rind of the lemon4. Add sifted flour and baking powder5. Add little milk6. Place the mixture into 2lb loaf tin with greaseproof paper on the bottom7. Bake Gas 4 for 20-30 mins until a screw comes out cleanTopping1. Place juice of the lemon and caster sugar in small bowl and leave until cake is readyAssemble1.When cake is cooked, leave in the loaf tin. Pierce with -
March 19, 2019
Recipe of the week comes from Pamela Kemp
Vanilla Sponge Cake with Caramel Cream & Chocolate Ganache
IngredientsFor the Cake225g Self raising flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1/5 teaspoon baking soda
3 large eggs
225g caster or granulated sugar
172g unsalted melted butter
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
180g Greek style yogurt
150g unsalted butterCaramel butter icing
150g icing sugar
150g nestle caramel condensed milk
Outer frosting
3 large eggs white
200g caster sugar
226g unsalted butter (must be soft)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
80g nestle caramel condensed milk
Ganache
100ml double cream
150g dark chocolate ( I use Bonville) not too bitter
Optional
3 table spoons apricot jam
6 table spoons brandy
Method
Cake
- In a mixing bowl combine eggs, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract and yogurt. Beat until combined.
- Sieve in the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Beat until combined.
- Divide into 4 7-8” tins. Bake at Gas mark 4 for 20-30 mins.
- cool before assembling.
Buttercream
- Beat
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March 15, 2019
Recipe of the week comes from Pamela Kemp
She has done her own take on a No bake Chocolate Cheesecake
This recipe is very rich but worth the making
Have you got any good Cheesecake recipes we could try out?
Ingredients
McVities Chocolate Creams Crust
2 3/4 cups (369g) McVities Chocolate Creams
5 tbsp (70g) salted butter, melted
Chocolate Cheesecake Filling
24 oz (678g) cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (104g) sugar
3 tbsp natural unsweetened cocoa powder
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
1 1/4 cups (300ml) Double Cream, cold
3/4 cup (86g) Icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Topping
1 cup (240ml) Double Cream, cold
1/2 cup (58g) Icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Lovely decorated with chocolate eggs for Easter.
Method
1. Melt butter, crush biscuits and mix
2. Press into 9 inch springform tin. Set in the fridge
3. In large bowl, beat butter, cocoa powder and icing sugar until soft and smooth
4. Melt chocolate and
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March 13, 2019
Is your business complying with GDPR rules that were brought into force last year?
It’s a very good idea to keep your hard copy documents locked away in a safe or a filing cabinet. It's easy, quick and very cheap.
Why not ensure that all hard copy documents are safe and out of sight by checking that all filing cabinets, pedestals and lockers have keys and are kept locked when not in use.
If you have lost any keys for your office furniture, and you’re not sure what is the correct key you need to order, you can use the live chat function and one of our specialists will be happy to help you pick out the correct key. You can also email sales@oskeys.co.uk or call us on 01750 720745 and one of our team will be happy to help with your request.
We send out replacement keys fast and at very low prices. Obtaining keys now and insisting that drawers are locked is a simple and immediate way that you can take to improve your security in the office and start complying with GDPR.
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March 08, 2019
Recipe of the week comes from Pamela Kemp
Pamela has done her own take on a Strawberry cheesecake that comes from the www.bbcgoodfood.com
We would love to here if you have any great recipes we could try
Ingredients
250g digestive biscuits
100g butter melted
1 vanilla pod
600g cream cheese
100g icing sugar
284ml pot of double cream
For the topping
400g punnet of strawberries, halved
25g icing sugar
Method
- To make the base, butter and line a 23cm loose-bottomed tin with baking parchment. Put the digestive biscuits in a plastic food bag and crush to crumbs using a rolling pin. Transfer the crumbs to a bowl, then pour over the melted butter. Mix thoroughly until the crumbs are completely coated. Tip them into the prepared tin and press firmly down into the base to create an even layer. Chill in the fridge for 1 hr to set firmly.
- Slice the vanilla pod in half lengthways, leaving the tip intact, so that the two halves are still joined. Holding onto the tip of the pod, scrape out the seeds using
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March 07, 2019
OS keys Blog
Welcome to OS Keys we have been supplying keys and locks for over 40 years and have built up a vast knowledge in specialised key cutting and locks. We are very passionate in giving the best customer service. If we can not cut your key for you, will do our utmost to source it for you.
We are also the prime supplier for recycled office furniture manufacturers and suppliers, major financial institutions in the UK, government bodies, schools, hospitals and other locksmiths.
Every week will be updating our new blog covering topics from key identification and locksmith tips, new products, monthly charity events and updates to the website. We are also a company that loves to cook,so stay tuned for some great recipes. You could even try them out in your workplace.
Please feel free to comment on our entries and posts.