We’ve provided our own colour chart guide below that you can use to get a grasp on your current shade. As you can see, this is done on a scale of 1 to 10; 10 representing the lightest possible shades, and 1 the darker end of the scale.

White granulated sugar– I like my crumble topping to be a lighter color. So, I prefer to use white sugar. And yet, you can easily substitute with light or brown sugar, using the same quantity. Also, take note that brown sugar contains molasses, so it will influence the taste and flavor. Since 1981, La Riche has established itself as one of the worlds leading Hair Dye brands. They have Pioneered bright and bold colours, unique shades and tones, and soft pastels, making them one of the most respected brands. Directions are made in England and loved all over the world. Directions Hair Dye Apricot has never been tested on animals and has a vegan formulation. As always, I’ve included specific measurements and step-by-step cooking instructions in the printable recipe box at the bottom of the post. The recipe is simple and easy to make because we use the same mixture for the base as well as the top. Selecting young branches of an apricot tree for training as a fanMost apricots should be pruned annually to keep them in good shape, healthy and productive, although some naturally compact varieties, such as ‘Garden Aprigold’, need little or no pruning. Like all stone fruits, apricots should only be pruned in spring or summer, to minimise the risk of infection by silver leaf disease and bacterial canker. Prune established trees after fruiting, and newly planted trees in early spring.

Apricots likedeep, fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil that is ideally slightly acid to neutral. Avoid planting in poorly drained soil, which can cause the roots to rot. Apricot trees struggle in light or shallow soil, so improve it by digging in lots of garden compost or well-rotted manure. Crumble Bar Apricot Crisp: Use crumble bar crumbs as the topping for an apricot crisp. Layer sliced apricots in a baking dish, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon, then top with a generous layer of crumble bar crumbs. Bake until the apples are tender and the topping is golden and crispy. Leftover ham is basically refrigerator gold. Try making a croque madame for your next brunch, use it to amp up a batch of crescent rolls with our ham and cheese pinwheels, or chop it up and throw it in your next batch of scalloped potatoes. Whatever you do, save that bone! It’s great for flavoring broths, soups, or a big pot of collard greens. Still hungry? Here's our favorite leftover ham recipes. Step 2 Spoon 3tbsp of the warm milk (avoid husks) into a small bowl and mix in 1tbsp sugar and all the yeast. Set aside for 5min, until bubbling. Stir the vanilla and butter into the milk pan, to melt.

Spice mix– There is so much flavor you can add to this and yet simple vanilla on its own works great. In winter I often use pumpkin spiceor gingerbread spicein my apricot squares. Cinnamon is another spice that does great here too! For extra vibrancy, our White Toner removes those yellowish strands that bleaching can leave behind. If you want to go darker and infuse your hair with deep mysterious tones, we recommend taking it one shade at a time — and always asking a professional before making any dramatic leaps from light to dark. Now that you know your current shade, you might need to make some adjustments to make sure you achieve the results you want from your new hair colour. At my appointment, Jo and Louisa Moore, who’s worked at the salon for four years and will be dyeing my hair, discuss which shade of apricot will best suit me. Apricot as a hair colour encompasses a palette from warm coppery reds through to lighter strawberry blondes and Jo and Louisa plump for a shade somewhere in the middle. As Louisa mixes the L’Oreal hair dye (permanent – well, in for a penny, in for a pound) I’m not nervous in the slightest. In fact I’m quite exhilarated by it all.Add the filling to the baked base just before baking otherwise, the filling will soak into the base and make it soggy.