Mar 16 2016

Easter baking treats

Easter baking recipe by Jamie Oliver celebrity chef,  restaurateur, and media personality known for his food-focused television shows, cookbooks and more recently his global campaign for better food education.

Jamie has created loads of easy Easter recipes such as bath buns, chocolate and raspberry tart and hot cross buns, celebrate this special family occasion with some scrumptious baking.

  

I had a go at making these delicious hot cross buns which were so easy and only took 35 mins to bake

QUICK AND EASY HOT CROSS BUN RECIPE

Ingredients

  • 225 g unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 200 g light muscovado sugar
  • 150 g ground almonds
  • 100 g buckwheat flour (see tip)
  • 1 teaspoon ground mixed spice
  • 1½ teaspoons gluten-free baking pow
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 large orange
  • 3 large free-range eggs (at room temperature)
  • 175 g mixed dried fruit (ideally with candied orange in it)
  • 50 g dried cranberries
  • 1 eating apple (125g)
  • 100 g icing sugar , plus extra for dusitng
Method
Heat the oven to 180C/gas 4. Line two muffin trays with paper cases or squares of baking paper. In large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric beater until pale and fluffy.

Combine the almonds, flour, mixed spice, baking powder and salt in
a bowl, then sift it on top of the creamed butter and sugar. Add the orange zest, 3 tablespoons of the juice and the eggs to the bowl as well. Beat everything together until you have a thick batter, then stir in the dried fruit, cranberries and apple.

Dollop the mixture into the muffin cases so they’re three-quarters full. Bake for 35 minutes, then turn down the heat to 160C/gas 3 and bake for
a further 20–25 minutes, until the muffins are well risen and golden, and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin for 15 minutes, then remove to a rack to cool completely.

Gradually mix the icing sugar with 4–5 teaspoons of the orange juice to make a thick icing. Spoon into a piping bag with a round nozzle, or into a sandwich bag, snipping off one corner. Pipe crosses onto each muffin, dust with extra icing sugar and leave to set.Tips

Buckwheat, despite its name, is not related to wheat at all and is totally gluten-free. The flour has a light nuttiness. You’ll find it in most supermarkets and health food shops.

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Mar 15 2016

Money isn’t all you are saving when you reduce energy consumption

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Things are constantly changing in the energy sector with many new surprises such as the new Demand Turn Up scheme from National Grid. The idea is that during periods of high renewable generation when the Grid finds it has more energy than it can use, energy-intensive consumers would be encouraged to use more. By either turning off onsite generation from, for example, combined heat and power (CHP) plant or by running an energy-intensive process, such as smelting at a foundry or pumping water at a sewage treatment plant.

A pilot scheme which will run over the summer when wind and solar generation can be high and electricity demand is typically low. Participating businesses will be notified in advance of the extra available energy then, if they respond, they can boost productivity for minimal extra cost plus receive a payment for doing so.

Currently, on very windy days, when output from renewable generation is high the National Grid will turn large power stations down. Or wind turbines themselves may need to be turned off, simply because the power they generate cannot be used.

Filling the energy storage gap

As energy storage technologies become viable utilising energy management solutions it’s likely that storing this extra renewable energy until needed becomes a more cost-effective option. I recently blogged about a 640kWh battery storage system being trailed by Western Power Distribution at a solar farm in Somerset.

Although battery storage systems are predicted to become more efficient and the current high costs to fall, they are not yet able to provide a wide-scale commercial solution to balancing supply and demand. So it will be interesting to see how National Grid’s Demand Turn Up scheme fares.

If you are in any Industry sectors such as Energy Reduction in Manufacturing and looking for ways to reduce energy consumption, click here to find out more and get the information required.


Mar 14 2016

UK’s leading exhibition International Confex

Trafalgar & JF Marquees have been extremely busy these first few months of the year. They recently exhibited at an events conference in Kensington Olympia.

International Confex

 

The UK’s leading exhibition International Confex for the meetings and events industry, Marquee Hire exhibited on the 2nd and 3rd of March allowing Marquee Hire Surrey the opportunity of showcasing their large range of marquees.

Many people had the amazing opportunity to meet our award-winning team, as well our clients, like The Jockey Club, Hilton Hotels and many more. The event was extremely successful with many customers stopping for a chit-chat over tea and biscuits.

Aside from meeting and greeting the exhibitors, visitors were able to listen to keynote speeches from luminaries, such as model and actress Lily Cole, the founder of impossible.com, an altruistic social network, plus Goggle box’s Steph and Dom.

Other highlights included: a VIP lounge sponsored by Venuelior, chocolates courtesy of Montezuma and complimentary head shots for your social media accounts.

Marquee Hire Sussex team have extensive experience setting up marquees across Sussex, Surrey and beyond, each one can be customised to complement the style of event.

Click here for fabulous marquee hire themes and choose the perfect wedding, party or corporate event.


Mar 13 2016

Amphitec superior range of Industrial Equipment

IBS started 29 years ago and has grown in leaps impressively under the guidance of Managing Director Graham Matthews. The staff are continuously motivated to ensure they are all striving to uphold the Mission Statement – ‘(Our mission is) To keep the clients operation moving via astute advice, efficient service and technical excellence’.

Their aim is aim is to meet their customer’s expectations and requirements by understanding their equipment and processes. With this in mind, IBS are constantly expanding not only in workforce and skill but also in products on offer.

IBS are making their mark in the Industry with their large selection of vacuum loaders and root type blowers and agents for many well-leading Industry brands throughout the UK & US such as Amphitec. The Amphitec Vortex is the best solution when it comes to modern, economical solution for suction, blowing and transporting dry products and liquids.

Amphitec Base-Loader is an incredibly powerful, no nonsense truck used for suctioning, discharge and transporting dry and wet products such as theThe high quality installation consists of stainless steel and components of well-known brands.

Other products in the Amphitec range are: Amphitec Flex-Loader  G3 is the 3rd generation movable, self-supporting, industrial pressure vacuum installation and offers the flexible solution for suction, blowing and transporting.

The Amphitec Max-Loader G2 is an industrial semi-trailer for suction and blowing of dry products and liquids. Completely self-supporting and can be used with any tractor unit.


Mar 12 2016

Create productivity with a new office design

Explore the latest design in retail architects London with dblo Associates, known for their leading edge in commercial designs.

Whether it’s to design shopping malls, grocery stores, hairdressers, offices dblo Associates have the professionalism and expertise required through their innovative team trained in building design.

Much consideration is taken for each individual project as the architect’s main focuses are usually accessibility and productivity. He or she must design with two groups in mind — the staff and clients. These two groups of people use the same space simultaneously, but for different purposes. Their needs, preferences, and attitudes regarding that space can greatly differ.

Retail architects Mayfair can also help a company establish a visual identity by using unique materials to design a retail space, such as adding hardwood floors where tiles are normally used. Some professionals give stores themes that capitalize on the business’ specialty. Others use colours in significant places, such as the roof, so that people can readily identify a particular store’s location.

With many years of experience in architecture, having completed hundreds of projects dblo Associates rank one of the best architects in London.

Click here for more information on how dblo can enhance your living through design.


Jan 25 2016

How to become a cloud user

Do you want to increase productivity in your organisation? Perhaps you might be looking to reduce costs in your business and not sure where to start? Knowall IT will assist with all your company’s IT requirements taking the stress of running your own IT department away!

Knowall IT will assist your company to convert to Private Cloud Computing effortlessly so you will never look back. They offer leading London Cloud Solutions which is affordable, scalable with built in redundancy; and are here to support your journey to the cloud.

What is Cloud Computing?  Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS London), is supplied as a tailored, managed service, within their own secure enterprise platform. Cloud Computing is a solution that delivers email and data directly to your PC desktop or web browser while still using local applications. As leading London Cloud Providers Knowall IT have the latest innovative technology.

How is this possible? Knowall IT has their own server which houses clients email, data and applications on their high availability cloud platform. This server is co-located in a 3 tier data centre outside of London.

Benefits of Cloud Computing?

There are many benefits to your organisation or company by converting to Cloud Computing. It is an affordable solution reducing costs in your organisation and delivers better customer service. Your business will run more efficiently concentrating on the core business functions.

With Platform as a Service, Software as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service Knowall IT has solutions for everyone.

There are many option which might seem overwhelming, speak to Knowall IT the experts in Private Cloud London solutions assisting many clients in West London. Using innovative technology thus making your life simple and your company to run more efficiently.

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Jan 19 2016

Experienced expert advice on using marquees

Pop up Marquee are most suitable for those who want a strong shelter that’s quick and easy to erect. Ideal for market stalls or anywhere that needs a temporary shelter quick to put up and take down. A pop up marquee will never be as strong as if you buy party tent or marquee.

POP UP MARQUEE IS EASY TO ERECT

DIY Marquees pop up marquees are as strong as the folding design will allow but when you buy party tents or marquees you are buying a stronger rigid frame and covers who’s main function is to be durable and watertight rather than flexible and shower proof.

Marquee lighting, linings and flooring are all available to purchase separately either at the time of buying your marquee or in the future. If you have bought a DIY Marquee then you can always buy marquee lighting, flooring or linings for it in the future. Indeed spare parts are available for the complete range of DIY Marquees.

DIY Marquees have a large range of commercial marquee for sale, they will give you the best advice in terms of your requirements and what they have on offer. They can advise on lighting, flooring and planning. Their team have many years in the marquee industry and will give you the best advise around.

Contact Spencer the owner of DIY Marquees and he will direct you to the right staff to speak to.


Jan 18 2016

Lodge Brothers will help you give your loved one a fitting memorial

Cobham in Surrey is a beautiful quaint village in the heart of Surrey where residents enjoy a small High Street with beautiful shops, restaurants and a number of primary and private schools and the Painshill landscape park. The village has grown over the years since the 12th Century.

Lodge Brothers opened up a branch to serve the community of Cobham and nearby villages and hamlets. The branch is headed up by Robert Lodge the area manager for Lodge Brothers who is an experienced Funeral Director with a Diploma in Funeral Directing. He is assisted by Funeral Arranger Claire Nightingale. Robert runs the company with 5 other Lodge family members and part of the seventh generation of local family owned Funeral Directors, have been helping and advising bereaved families for over 225 years.

Lodge Brothers are passionate about what they do and the impact they make on the community, hence their involvement in many community initiatives be it a special occasion ie: Easter or a fundraiser for Leukaemia. They ensure each client is treated with dignity and respect and their years of experience and gentle compassionate nature ensure the client remembers their loved ones the way they would like to remember them with a fitting tribute.

Lodge Brothers achieved the Investors in People Award in July 2002 as recognition for the efforts of the Company and its staff in attaining such high levels of customer care both internally and externally.

Lodge Brothers funeral directors Cobham can be found at 3 Hollyhead Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3DQ.


Jan 17 2016

Do you need a date urgently?

Rent a friend London with the help of Dukes of Daisy is a fast, convenient and safe way to find a date. You might be wondering how it’s possible to choose a rent a friend online. Dukes of Daisy have a proven track record with thousands of dates happening every day and night throughout the UK.

Go online and select the option for “rent a friend” menu option. Select either “rent a man” or “rent a woman” from the drop down menu. On entering the option a list of hundreds of people come up depending on your choice ie: man or woman.

You can browse at your own leisure, looking at the photos, attributes and description of how each member describes themselves. There is a price displayed so you can choose someone who suits your pocket as well as your lifestyle.

With thousands of dates to choose from you will most certainly find the right person who can accompany you to a party or work function, wedding, sporting event, concert, weekend away, dinner date, movies to name a few.

Your date will meet your expectations thus ensuring that your needs are met and that you have relax and fun filled time together.

Dukes of Daisy is strictly a non-sexual escort agency serving all areas of London and surrounding areas.


Jan 16 2016

Industrial Blower Services keep you moving!

Industrial Vacuum Loader and systems are widely used in Industrial, Utility, Manufacturing, and Municipal sectors. Typical areas of application include:

•          Sewage treatment

•          Production – Chemical, pharmaceutical, plastics, food, pulp, paper, electronics, and              textile

•          Power plants

•          Packaging

•          Conveying

•          Printing

•          Medical

IBS offer a wide range of Industrial Vacuum Services as well as Industrial Vacuums and Vacuum Loader either new, reconditioned or service exchange representing all of the popular, tried and tested technologies including liquid ring, rotary vane (oil lubricated and dry running), side channel, roots types (including boosters) and claw. We support all of the main manufacturers including:  aerzen blowers USA, Robuschi, Busch, Becker, Rietschle, Edwards, Leybold, Siemens turbomachinery , Gast, FPZ, Nash, Sihi, Speck and Elmo.

KEEP YOUR VACUUM LOADER HEALTHY WITH A FREE HEALTH CHECK FROM IBS

Service Exchange – If you cannot afford the time for IBS to repair your vacuum pump they will forward a reconditioned unit immediately to minimise your downtime. Upon receipt of your old machine, providing it is in serviceable condition, IBS will charge for the replacement at the service exchange value. If your vacuum pump is not serviceable, IBS will upgrade your purchase to reconditioned status.