Valentines Day
RECIPE: French toast – perfect for breakfast in bed this Valentine’s Day!
French Toast Eggy bread, pain perdu or French toast – this classic breakfast dish has plenty of names and just as many options for toppings. We like it with fresh berries! SERVES: 4 PREP TIME: 5 mins COOKING TIME: 15 mins Ingredients: 2 large eggs 80ml/2½fl oz whole milk 40ml/1½fl oz double cream 1 […]
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Cherry lips are Red and she loves Pink and Blues, so skip the flowers, Pick ’n’ Mix will do!
SWEET RETREAT Cherry lips are Red and she loves Pink and Blues, so skip the flowers, Pick ’n’ Mix will do! by Danni Murphy Forget the usual boxes of chocolate or flowers, this year, treat your loved one to something truly sweet at Sweet Retreat this Valentines day, Carlisle’s and the UK’s biggest pick ‘n’ […]
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New Year, New Mag! Issue 31 of Cumbria Guide is here!
A Word from the Editor Hello and Happy new year to all our readers. 2026 is already working up a storm and I’m not just talking about the weather. There’s lots to do, things to see and plenty of exciting things to come over the next few months as we plough on toward the […]
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COCKTAIL HOUR: Strawberry Daiquiri
Strawberry daiquiri This slushy cocktail is super simple and perfect for Valentine’s day! Prep: 10 mins Serves: 2 INGREDIENTS: 500g strawberries (hulled) Whole strawberries to garnish 200g ice 100ml rum juice ½ lime 1-2 tbsp sugar syrup METHOD: Blend the strawberries then push the resulting puree through a sieve to remove some of […]
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VALENTINE’S RECIPE: Spaghetti & Meatballs à la Lady and the Tramp
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS Make the ultimate meatballs in a rich tomato sauce to serve over spaghetti. Comfort food at its best, this will prove a hit at the family dinner table SERVES: 6 PREP: 30 minutes COOK: 45 minutes (plus at least 1hr 30 mins chilling and resting) INGREDIENTS: For the meatballs: 400g […]
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Recipe: Easy Tomato Tagliatelle – Perfect for a quick Valentine’s dinner
Easy Tomato Tagliatelle Perfect for a quick Valentine’s dinner Serves 2 Cook time: 20 mins Ingredients: 1 clove of garlic ¼ of a bunch of fresh basil 300g fresh tagliatelle olive oil 1 x 400 g tin of quality plum tomatoes 125g asparagus spears extra virgin olive oil 10g Parmesan cheese Method: Peel and finely […]
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Recipe: Valentine’s Day Cookies
Valentine’s Day Cookies Serves: 2 dz Preparation time: 30 mins Total: 1h 40 mins Ingredients for the cookies 375g plain flour, plus more for surface 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 200g butter, softened 200g caster sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tbsp. milk Ingredients for the butter cream 225g cream […]
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Recipe: Perfect Cocktail for Valentine’s Day
Perfect Cocktail for Valentine’s Day Serves 2 Prep: 5 mins Ingredients: 150ml cranberry juice 1 tsp grenadine 50ml vodka handful of ice 1 lime wedge 4 raspberries chilled prosecco or sparkling wine, to top up Method: Mix the cranberry juice, grenadine and vodka together in a jug with a handful of ice. Or, do this […]
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