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Afternoon Tea: Facts, History and More. #slimmingworld #afternoontea #picnic #summer #food #foodie

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Mid-August is Afternoon Tea day, meaning we should enjoy a lovely afternoon tea. If you’re wondering what afternoon tea or think its just tea and crumpets, you are hugely wrong.

When did afternoon tea begin?

Afternoon tea is a very British thing, most countries think that Brits only drink tea, again this is not true. I want to tell you about when afternoon tea started.

Cranes Drinks - Cranes Cider Gift Set Competition If you want to be in with a chance of winning this Cider gift set, enter here. #mattscafe #CrackIntoNature #competition #comp #cinder #summer #drink #drinks #garden #bbq @mattscafee @ CranesDrinks

As I have previously mentioned, this year is all about sharing some happiness and that is why Matt’s Cafe will be running a number of competitions throughout the year. Keep an eye to see when the latest competition is happening.

You can keep up to speed on my social media as well, check out Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

This time you’re able to enter to win a Cranes Cider Gift Set, this…

A delicious Beef and Bean Burritos, best fakeaway so far. #slimmingwolrd #slimmingworlduk #mattscafe #burrito #fakeaway #takeaway

Over on the Facebook Group, I asked a question about what people wanted to see recipes for, one of my wonderful readers wanted a burrito recipe, so here it is.

This beef burrito recipe is such a delicious recipe, packed full of goodness and served in a tortilla wrap. You can then serve it with a salsa or any other sides that you think are suitable.

What is a Burrito?

If you’ve never…

Foodie Gift Guide for Father’s Day - 2020. Get some great ideas. #fathersday @TalaCooking @puritionuk @WoodchurchWine @nimsfruitcrisps @ShepherdNeame @wholeearthfoods @CranesDrinks @ProducedinKent

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It’s coming up to that time of the year again, Father’s Day. With how 2020 has been going with the coronavirus pandemic, if you don’t live with your dad and only go to visit like me, then you will probably not be going to see him this fathers day. I know that I won’t be able to myself.

So if you can’t see your dad this father’s…

Fancy a delicious Mexican dinner? Then you need Beef and Bean Burritos. #slimmingworld #slimmingworlduk #mattscafe #recipe #recipes #tasty #delicious #cooking #mexican #burrito #beef #beans #rice

Over on the Facebook Group, I asked a question about what people wanted to see recipes for, one of my wonderful readers wanted a burrito recipe, so here it is.

This beef burrito recipe is such a delicious recipe, packed full of goodness and served in a tortilla wrap. You can then serve it with a salsa or any other sides that you think are suitable.

What is a Burrito?

If you’ve never…

Some Amazing Slimming World Vegan Snacks, food and drinks. These are fantastic. #ad #review #vegan #snacks #slimmingworld #food #drinks @MrLeesPureFoods @nexba @AbakusFoods @squirrelsisters @CranesDrinks

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Now when you’re following a healthy lifestyle, it can be hard to find decent snacks that you know are 100% vegan and are not fruit or vegetable sticks. Snacks are not just food but also drinks as well, there is more drinks that are suitable for vegans. There are far more great foods and drinks to snack on and I want to show you come of the fantastic snacks that I have come across.

Abakus…

8 Meals For Under £2

Cooking for a family can be tough, especially if you want to make good food and you’re on a budget. Well, I have 8 budget meals for the family for under £2 per portion. These recipes have been tried and tested, I have included the price of the recipe so you can see how much it will cost for the ingredients of that recipe. Then you can make these budget family meals.

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

Ice Lolly Moulds Competition! Summer is on the way, why not win one of these!! #comp #competition

This year is all about spreading joy and that’s why I’m going to be setting up a lot of competitions throughout the year for people to win some amazing prizes, which means you should totally follow Mattscafe on Facebook, Instagram and Twitterif you want to keep an eye out for any new competitions! This time you’re able to enter to win an ice Lolly Moulds set, it’s quite the prize! Perfect for…

La Cafetière Seattle Drip Coffee Maker Set Competition Enter now #competiton #comp

Oh the joys of the UK being in lockdown, we are not allowed out of the house unless for essential trips. So we need to do something to keep our minds occupied.

So to break up the boredom of having to stay at home, I’m giving one of my absolutely amazing readers the opportunity to win their very own La Cafetière Seattle Drip Coffee Maker Set.

I said in previous competitions that I would be…

Spice Set for Cocktails & Gin Tonic | Do Your Gin Competition Enter now for your chance to win!!! #comp #competition

As the UK are in lockdown, we are not allowed out of the house unless for essential trips.

To break up the menotity of having to stay at home, I’m giving one of my absolutely amazing readers the opportunity to win their very own Spice Set for Cocktails & Gin Tonic.

I said in previous competitions that I would be running a number of competitions throughout the year on here, so here is…

Delicious Firecracker Chicken, perfect Chinese Fakeaway. #slimmingworld #fakeaway #synfree #chinese #tasty #delicious

I love to cook and finding new recipes is always so much fun. What makes it better is that you can get some fantastic recipes. What I always try to look for is a dish that is tasty, packed full of flavour and doesn’t take half the kitchen to make.

That is where this great Firecracker Chicken recipe comes in. The actual recipe is from Spicentice. You simply follow the instructions that comes…

Mother's Day 2020 - Foodies Gift Guide, treat your mum this Mother's Day #mattscafe #mothersday #chocolate #popcorn #coffee @TheDairyDiary @joeandseph @lilyobriens

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We all have that special woman in our lives, the one that we can always turn to, who is always there, never judging and always has open arms. Yes, I’m talking about our Mother’s. This year is no different and I want to celebrate mother’s from all around and give you some wonderful ideas about what you can get them for Mothering…

Melitta Porcelain Pour-Over Coffee Set with Jug and Filter Cone Competition @mattscafee @justaveragejen #comp #competition #comping #coffee #melitta

Melitta Porcelain Pour-Over Coffee Set Competition!

2020 is the year about spreading joy and that’s why I’m going to be setting up a lot of competitions throughout the year for people to win some amazing prizes, which means you should totally follow Mattscafe on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter if you want to keep an eye out for any new competitions! This time you’re able to enter to win a…

Want to cook like an Italian, you can by entering this Competition to win Ravioli Cutters! #mattscafe #italian #ravioli #comp #competition

Ravioli Cutters Competition!

This year is all about spreading joy and that’s why I’m going to be setting up a lot of competitions throughout the year for people to win some amazing prizes, which means you should totally follow Mattscafe on Facebook, Instagram and Twitterif you want to keep an eye out for any new competitions! This time you’re able to enter to win a ravioli cutters set, it’s…

Slimming World Syn Free Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Slimming World Syn Free Butternut Squash Soup – – Butternut Squash (Diced), Potatoes (Peeled and Diced), Onion (Diced), Water, Vegetable Stock Cube, Dried Italian Herbs, Salt & Black Pepper, Parsley (optional), , Peel and dice the butternut squash, potatoes and onions.; Once diced, add to a soup maker – If you don't have a soup make use a large saucepan.; Add the stock cube and herbs.; Add the…

Slimming World Beef Stroganoff Recipe (0.5 syns)

Slimming World Beef Stroganoff Recipe (0.5 syns) – This is a great low syn slimming world recipe for Beef Stroganoff, tastes wonderful and you would not be able to tell it is low syn. – Beef Steak (Cut into strips), Onion (Sliced Thickly), Button Mushrooms (Sliced ), Worcestershire Sauce, White Wine Vinegar, Dijon Mustard ((0.5 syns)), Beef stock, Philadelphia Lightest ((11 syns)), Brandy…

Chicken and Pea Risotto

[wpurp-searchable-recipe] – – Arborio Rice, Chicken Breast (Diced), Peppers (Diced), Onion (Diced), Peas, Veg Stock Cube, Hot Water , Low Fat Chedder Cheese, Low Calorie Cooking Spray, Peas optional, In a high sided frying pan, add some low-calorie cooking spray, then add the diced chicken, onions and garlic and cook on low – medium heat.

; Cook until the onions are translucent.

In a separate…