Reserved Pumpkin seeds from a pumpkin
Oil
Seasoning
1. Wash the pumpkin seeds and discard any membrane and dry them in a clean tea towel.
2. Heat some oil in a pan with the seasoning and toss the seeds in this.
3. Toast in the oven for 10 minutes.
4. Cool and store in an air tight container
50g/2oz Cocoa 225ml/7floz Water
100g/4oz Soft Margarine 275g/10oz Caster Sugar
2 Eggs 175g/7oz Plain Flour
1/4tsp Baking Powder 1tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
American Frosting
450g/1lb2oz Caster Sugar 135ml/4floz Water
2 Egg Whites
1. Pre-heat the oven 180c/Gas Mark 4. Grease and base line 2 x 8”/20cm sandwich tins.
2. Whisk the cocoa into the water until smooth. Set aside. Place the margarine in a bowl and gradually whisk in the sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy. Lightly whisk the eggs, then gradually whisk into the creamed mixture until evenly blended.
3. Sift the flour with the baking powder and bicarbonate of soda and fold into the creamed mixture alternatively with the cocoa and water.
4. Divide the mixture between the tins and level the surface. Bake in pre-heated oven for 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool in the tins for a few minutes. Then turn out onto cooling rack.
5. For the frosting. Place the sugar and water in a pan of water and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil and boil to 115c/ 240f (soft ball)
6. Meanwhile whisk the egg whites until stiff. Allow the bubbles to settle in the hot syrup and slowly four onto the egg whites, whisking all the time.
7. Use some of the frosting to sandwich the cakes together and cover the cakes with the remainder. Work quickly before the frosting sets.
The event, which took place at AGA Twyford’s new showroom at Marches Trade Park included demonstrations on decorating a Devil’s Food Cake and lots of scary cupcake designs from expert chef, Jacqui Barker.
Bethany Wilkinson shows off her cupcake decorating skills
Visitors also enjoyed a light lunch and refreshments along with a 15 per cent discount on selected AGA bakeware products.
Jacqui Barker impresses the crowd with her Devil's Food Cake demonstration
Mrs Barker said: “It was brilliant to see everyone having so much fun decorating their cupcakes. Many of the techniques are quick and easy and visitors can still buy a Halloween cupcake decorating kit so they can have a go at home.”
For further information call 01568 611124 or visit www.bettytwyford.com.
AGA Twyford Manging Director, Ian Norman with Angela McPake, Sales Director of AGA Rangemaster
Dalia Srednickiene and Deputy Mayor Councillor Peter McCaullCounty mayors, dignitaries and business owners gathered to celebrate the official opening of AGA twyford's new Leominster-based cookware showroom.
Amanda Ivey of Fired Earth and Lady GillStaff welcomed more than 40 visitors to the special event at Marches Trade Park in Brunel Road earlier this month.
Sir Ben Gill, chairman of Visit Herefordshire was also in attendance along with mayor of Hereford Julie Woodward and deputy mayor of Leominster Peter McCaull.
The evening came to a close when AGA Twyford’s general manager, John Anker drew the winning raffle ticket which raised more than £225 for Make-A-Wish Foundation UK.
The winner took home more than £200-worth of Betty Twyford baking products.
AGA Twyford moved to Leominster Enterprise Park relocating in the large purpose built factory, offices and showroom. The showroom has been designated as a Deluxe Design Centre by AGA Rangemaster Ltd and is featured on the Rangemaster website.
Rose Norman for AGA Twyford said: “"We were delighted that so many people came to our special event. We wanted to showcase our new facilities and celebrate our expansion. Having all the extra space means that our customers can come and see lots of different models and makes of cooker, wood burning stoves and cookware, and even see demonstrations which, we hope, will help them visualise what the products will look like in their own home."
The showroom is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturday from 10.30am until 4.30pm.
For further information call 01568 611124 or visit www.twyford-cookers.com
Glen Pearce and Richard Carter
comed more than 60 people to a special open day at the AGA Twyford showroom at Marches Trade Park on Saturday (October 1).Betty’s luscious baking hamper worth more than £200 was also up for grabs as part of a special charity raffle and so far staff and visitors have raised £130 for Make-A-Wish Foundation. The lucky winner will receive an array of baking products including an AGA Kmix hand mixer.
Demonstrations led by Rangemaster specialist Lindsey Payne and Marcia Poole also proved popular and top jam-maker, Sara-Jane Brough from The Ludlow Jam Pan was also on hand to make delicious Japonica ornamental quince and coriander jelly.
AGA Twyford moved to Leominster Enterprise Park relocating in the large purpose built fac
tory, offices and showroom. The showroom has been designated as a Deluxe Design Centre by AGA Rangemaster Ltd and is featured on the Rangemaster website.
Rose Norman for AGA Twyford said: “We were delighted with the turnout on Saturday. The Betty Shop is looking simply stunning with lots of new product lines for the kitchen, home and
garden.
“The move means that many more of the products will be constantly on show allowing prospective customers to take their time when it comes to choosing their dream
kitchen.”
The showroom is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturday from 10.30am until 4.30pm.
For further information call 01568 611124 or visit
www.bettytwyford.com
