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It feels like somethings heating up

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A pre Christmas dinner with the hubby lead us to the quaint but pumping Senoritas. Surrounded by white and black classic interior with Red lace lighting was eye catching, but the art work was even more so. A dedication to the festival of the dead was a new way to embrace the Mexican cuisine. I had heard nothing but goodness so of course it made it to my forever growing list of places to wine and dine of which I thought would be the perfect send off to our Christmas festivities. Cocktails were on the go with a list that could pleasure any ones taste buds with my choice of the exquisite Horchata Gringo - smooth horchata combined with Mexican coffee and tequila is the new way everyone should drink iced coffees. If your a Tequila lover than you need not go any further. The selection is wide and will leave you at the bar for a great length of time. True Mexican at its best. So now that I'm set with my bevie, lets get down to the food shall we. Specials this evening was Ch...

Ninja Elves

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Ingredients: 125g Butter                                                             375g Plain flour 100g Brown sugar                                               1tsp Mixed spice 1 tbsp ginger                                                           1 egg - separated 1tsp bicarb soda                                                    125ml Golden syrup Method: Cream butter and sugar together until smooth an pale.  Add syrup and yolk, beat to combin...

The McBel's Christmas Pudding

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Ingredients: 1 Zest & juice of lemon & orange                                      3/4 cup Apricot nectar 1/2 cup Dried strawberries - whole                                 2.5 tbsp Brandy 1/2 cup Dried blueberries - whole                                   1 tsp All spice 1/2 cup Dried peaches - chopped                                     1 tsp Cinnamon 1/2 cup Dried figs - chopped                                              1 tsp Nutmeg 1/4 cups Raisins - whole                 ...

Nourishing the Soul

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By day the natural light shines strongly through the tall glass windows, by night it's delicately lit by lanterns and fairy lights. Either way you choose wonder through the doors of David's you walk into a modern, soothing atmosphere. Smiles from welcoming staff nothing but a pleasant beginning to anyones dining experience. Tables set with the traditional painted China with chopsticks at the ready and tea on the way. There's a great feel tonight as I sip my delicate green tea and scour the menu. Suggestions are handed out left right and centre as the attentive staff explain the menu and tell us their favourite dishes. Don't think we are going to be going hungry........ Spiced Oolong tea quail eggs served with bean curd and wolf berries. What seems to look like a green olive is truly not. Soft boiled quail eggs are coated with the fragrance of the oolong tea, and served with delicate flavours to accompany with the bean curd and berries. Served at room temperature, it is ...

Elephant Cookies

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Ingredients:                                                             1 cup White sugar                                                   1 cup Icing sugar 1 tsp Cream of tartar                                             1 tsp Baking soda                                             2 Eggs                                                           ...