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How to Cover a Cake With Royal Icing

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Royal icing is considered one of the more difficult icings to use, but it just requires a little practice. It would be a shame to never have a go at making your own royal icing as it gives you a smooth, hard surface that’s perfect for decorating.  Here’s a recipe and detailed instructions for you to use the next time you have a baking day: Royal Icing Recipe This recipe is perfect for a 20cm cake.…

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2 Tips for Planning the Corporate Catering of Any Seminar

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When planning a corporate seminar, you need to give some thought as to how enjoyable it will be for attendees, and this means considering the corporate catering you use throughout the day. You may not think the catering is important and may be more focused on the information being presented, but remember that a grumbling stomach is sure to distract and keep attendees from following each part of the seminar.…

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Tasty gluten free party catering

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As dietary restrictions have gotten stricter, it has gotten more a challenging for party organisers to come up with finger food catering to suit everyone. If you are looking to broaden out your canapĂ© options for the gluten free crowd/raw food, read on. Fresh sushi Fresh sushi is both delicious, and easy to eat as a finger food. Ensure that the wasabi, mayonnaise and any dipping sauces are also gluten free with a sushi catering company, as some soy sauces and wasabis are thickened with wheat products.…

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How to Order Vegan-Friendly Pizza

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Living a vegan lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to forego takeaway pizza. Sure, you’re not going to be ordering a large peperoni with extra cheese, but most pizza shops will be able to make you a pizza that’s free of animal products. Next time you’re having friends over for a movie and pizza night or just fancy a treat, keep these ordering tips in mind: Vegan-Friendly Dough Did you know that not all dough is suitable for vegans?…

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Gluten free options for business lunches

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If you need to take clients out to lunch, being gluten free can make things challenging. Whether it’s a lifestyle choice or a medical necessity, it helps to plan ahead to make sure you have some menu options open to you. Here are some ideas that suit businesses lunches of all levels of formality. Casual catch-up with colleagues Vietnamese food is heavily rice based and as such is naturally low in gluten.…

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