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Terrys Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

Tools/Equipment Needed Microwave Food Processer Rolling Pin 8/20cm Depth Springform Tin  Ingredients Base – 150g butter – 300g digestive biscuits Filling – 2x 280g Philadelphia Full-Fat Cream Cheese – 300ml double cream – 75g icing sugar – 4 Terry’s Chocolate...

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Happiest Expats

Being happy is not an exact formula, as well know earning a lot of money does not necessarily equate to a happy life, and travelling does not equal a life fulfilled either. However, where you are in the world has...

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The Big Question – Do you go Home or go on Holiday?

When it comes to most people, we picture ourselves spending summer somewhere hot, foreign and exotic. It is not the case however for most of expatriates, that’s their day-to-day. It might be that they discovered the country, or general area...

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Wimbledon is here!

Wimbledon is here! It really couldn't be better weather wise for the start of the all white festival, we’re excited to get into the swing and celebrate Wimbledon getting underway again. So we have decided to help everyone out by...

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Tips to stay cool in the heat

The June heat wave was met with celebration by people who spends afternoons  in the garden, and slightly less enthusiastic by those of us who are locked in an office for most of the day. If you want to enjoy...

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Best Ice Creams

 Summer has finally decided to arrive! To celebrate we’ve had a chat in the office about our favourite ice creams, some old favourites were mentioned, some surprises and also forgotten favourites. So let's share!   Calippo   You cannot...

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THE Best ciders to drink this summer

British Essentials staff are very partial to a lovely apple based beverage, Bottled ones, canned ones, pink and bright-orange ones, big brands and obscure labels cider comes in many shapes, styles and sizes. Heres our favorites from the UK and...

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Is our food gross?

Here at British essentials we know that the UK certainly has no shortage of weird food, (haggis anyone?) We've compiled a list of iconic British foods, that most people outside of the UK would probably find downright weird. Let's start...

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Learning the native tongue.

So you're all settled in, new job, home and starting to find a new social circle. But you're still having trouble with the language, it's time to learn it! Self Teaching Self teaching can be a very cost effective and...

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