FANCY diaries – Judy McGuire
Judy McGuire has a kitchen garden and runs the Down The Allotment website. She’s been out foraging with her Westie, Daisy
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Dear Fancy Reader
Dear Fancy fan, Sadly Fancy magazine is currently suspended with immediate effect, due to the retailer Julian Graves going into administration. Please do carry on sharing your great recipes and ideas with us on this page though. Happy cooking and baking! The Fancy Team.. Read more
FANCY diaries – Simon Flynn
Simon Flynn lives on a naval fireboat and works on the river. He cooks for family, neighbours and friends from his galley
Read more2012 Cook’s Calendar
Cooking with seasonal fruit and veg means you’ll be getting the most from your food. Follow our guide to the best choices for the year ahead… This Month ! February In season : Peppers, Seville oranges, lemons. Fancy favourite : Savoy cabbage Use it to make a minestrone or serve steamed with butter.
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Really useful tips to earn you success on a plate, and in the kitchen. Weight 10g 1/ 4 oz 15g 1/ 2oz 25g 1oz 50g 13/ 4 oz 75g 23/ 4 oz 100g 31/ 2oz 150g 51/ 2oz 175g 6oz 200g 7oz 225g 8oz 350g 12oz 450g 1lb 500g 1lb 2oz Liquid 5ml 1 tsp [...]
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Baking DOS & DON’TS DO: Use a reliable recipe and follow it accurately. Many a cake has fallen short long before it hits the oven. DO: Weigh your ingredients correctly – it’s tricky to make a good cake without scales. Measuring spoons should be level, unless otherwise stated. DO: Use the correct-sized tin. A Victoria [...]
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Really useful tips to earn you success on a plate, and in the kitchen. Whatever you’re baking or cooking, set out your ingredients before you start. It will help maintain a sense of order and the right ingredients will be to hand when you need. Cooking Techniques How to: whisk egg whites Always remember the [...]
Read moreCompleting the Adidas Women’s 5K Challenge
On Sunday 11th September, the Fancy team took part in the Adidas Women’s 5K Challenge. Here’s how they got on…
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