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From Dreams to Reality: The Triumph of Building Our Manufacturing Facility

From Dreams to Reality: The Triumph of Building Our Manufacturing Facility

A resilient team of 50 transformed a derelict site into an inspiring manufacturing facility, overcoming challenges with determination, unity, and humor. Their vision of empowerment and creativity has become reality, showing dreams can be achieved through teamwork and perseverance.

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Cheesy Chilli Scones

Cheesy Chilli Scones

Give your scones a savoury twist with these deliciously soft and gooey, cheese and chilli scones.  Created by the lovely Anisha Hirani, a recipe developer, showing off her delicious creations over on her instagram - Anisha B (@anishas_kitchen) | Instagram   Ingredients: 225g self-raising flour, Pinch of salt Pinch of cayenne pepper 1 tblsp dried parsley  1 tsp baking powder 55g chilled butter, cubed  120g mature cheddar, grated plus extra  90-100ml milk, plus 1 tbsp for glazing 1 Pouch of CHIKA'S Chilli & Lime Nut Mix Method: Mix the flour, salt, cayenne, parsley and baking powder together. Add the butter, using your fingers to rub together to get a...

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Easter Almond Cupcakes

Easter Almond Cupcakes

For The Icing: 100 g butter, softened 300 g icing sugar Zest of one lemon (optional) 100 g full-fat cream cheese   For the Cupcakes: 300 g self-raising flour 2 tsp baking powder 3 eggs 120 g white sugar 90 ml sunflower oil 280 g sour cream 1 tsp vanilla essence   To Finish: 100 g (1 pack) Chika’s Sweet Cinnamon Almonds   METHOD: 1. Place the butter, together with icing sugar and lemon zest in a stand mixer bowl, and beat until pale and fluffy. 2. Add the cream cheese and mix at a slow speed, until all the...

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Almond Chocolate Truffles

Almond Chocolate Truffles

Ingredients: 200 g (2 packs) your favourite Chika’s Almond (we used Chika’s Irish Cream Almonds) 140 ml double cream 300 g dark chocolate (we used 70%) chopped 150 g icing sugar 60 g butter, cut into small cubes   METHOD: 1. Place Chika’s Irish Cream Almonds into the mortar and grind until very fine, but still with a little bit of texture. Transfer to a bowl and leave on the side for now. You can also blend the almonds in a food processor if it is easier. 2. Place the double cream, dark chocolate, icing sugar and butter into a...

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