For the last 2 years Butterworth & Son have held a Bury St Edmunds Latte Art Throwdown at Wright’s Cafe. Latte Art is the name given to the practice of producing intricate patterns or designs in milky coffees, such as Cappuccinos, Lattes and Flat Whites. The event invites local baristas, of any skill set, to […]
Back in 2015 I travelled to Latin America for the first time. The plan was a short coffee buying trip of 1 week to Guatemala, based in the old Spanish city of Antigua, 50 minutes from the capital city. At this point in my life whilst having visited countries in Europe, Asia & Africa, now […]
This month’s recipe is kindly provided to us by the team at Table. Their cafe is situated in Earls Colne, Essex. The Table Banoffee Iced Coffee Blend together half a frozen banana and 150ml milk of your choice Pour into a cup over ice Add one tablespoon Monin caramel syrup Pour espresso over. Enjoy […]
Tea Loaf This is a deliciously moist fruit loaf loosely based on the traditional Welsh Bara Brith It’s best stored for a couple of days before eating to allow the flavours to develop, if you can bear to wait and is fat free until you spread a slice with salted butter! 1 Loaf – 8-10 […]
This one is for the kiddies! It’s Easter Half term and this recipe is a perfect afternoon activity for everyone to get involved in. It’s sugary, chocolatey, and obviously delicious. What more could you ask for? Ingredients: 180g caster sugar 3 medium free-range egg whites 75g dark chocolate, broken into squares Chocolate Mini Eggs For […]
I’ve got a banger of a recipe for you lot today… none of this “new year, new me” nonsense because frankly… why would you want to go into another year WITHOUT the addition of this treat. It’s yet again, another twist on a classic and a Butterworth twist could entail only one thing… coffee. Duh. […]
I truly can’t believe I am saying this… but we are coming to the end of 2022 at an incredible speed. Or is that just the coffee? Either way, time is flying and Christmas feels only a reach away. Now, I am a bit of a festive nut and everything to do with this time […]
When one thinks of christmas; the number of things that can come to mind is expansive. Things like mince pies, mulled wine, eggnog, candy canes and more are things with strong connotations to the festive season. Any single one of those things has the potential to trigger a carol… However, something that stands as an […]
November means orange leaves, hot-chocolate, frosty mornings and of course: The anticipation of Christmas. I love Christmas. It truly is one of my most favourite times of year and I intend to sprinkle that festive cheer as best I can over the next month and a half. Today, I am brining you a twist on […]
Don’t get me wrong, I love Trick or Treating as much as the next person, and I am not one to shy away from a vampire cloak and fangs; However, this year we have chosen to focus on the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead. Although they happen […]