tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54579070834903195042024-03-14T17:14:38.264+00:00a life ecstaticGlynishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03520204064560032809noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457907083490319504.post-80765265142550930682015-08-19T05:00:00.000+01:002015-08-19T05:00:03.176+01:00wordless wednesday - optical illusion, blossom and decay<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Glynishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03520204064560032809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457907083490319504.post-80200598161837101872015-08-12T05:00:00.000+01:002015-08-12T05:00:02.232+01:00(nearly) wordless wednesday...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Glynishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03520204064560032809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457907083490319504.post-41301899408970340922015-08-10T23:09:00.002+01:002015-08-10T23:09:43.807+01:00Beamish - Living Museum of the North<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A lovely visit to <a href="http://www.beamish.org.uk/" target="_blank">'Beamish - Living Museum of the North'</a> last week. The museum covers several periods of north-east life from the 1820s to the 1940s.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of course we arrived hungry and had to visit Davy's Fried Fish Shop in the 1900s Pit Village - where the fish and chips (no other options) are cooked in beef dripping and served in paper cones. The three cooking ranges are coal-fired.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A visit to the colliery and a trip down the mine came next. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...and the poorer homes in the pit village where families of up to twelve would live in small two up, two down terraced cottages. A <a href="http://www.potterwrightandwebb.co.uk/textiles/proggy-proddy-peggy-clippie-and-hooky-too" target="_blank">proggy mat</a> being made from rags was being demonstrated in this home, but would really have been a woman's task.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 1900s town boasts a dentist, music teacher, Barclays Bank, stationer and printer, garage, stables, bakery Jubilee Confectioners, Sun Inn Public House, Masonic hall and Co-op stores.</span></div>
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<br />Glynishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03520204064560032809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457907083490319504.post-58072920515613074512015-08-01T05:00:00.000+01:002015-08-01T05:00:03.541+01:00August...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's August so we should be thinking sandy beaches, sunbathing, picnics, barbecues, ice-cream and outdoor games.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But this is the UK so in reality we're thinking log fires, steamed puddings, wellies, umbrellas and thermal underwear! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A weather forecasting stone would probably be most helpful in deciding the level of wrapping up we need!</span><br />
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Glynishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03520204064560032809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457907083490319504.post-25248046322031472812015-07-31T05:00:00.000+01:002015-07-31T05:00:08.554+01:00bran loaf - a simple recipe<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This recipe for Bran Loaf calls for cups of ingredients, you can use a mug as long are you are consistent and use the same 'cup' for all measurements. If you would like to make more than one loaf then just multiply the quantities.</span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One cup of mixed dried fruit (sultanas/raisins/cherries, etc)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One cup of milk, semi-skimmed or full cream</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One cup of All-Bran (or supermarket own brand)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Half a cup of sugar </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One cup of self raising flour</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pinch of salt</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mix the fruit, sugar, bran and milk in a large bowl and leave for six hours (or overnight).</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add the flour and salt to the wet mixture and mix throughly.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lightly oil the bottom and sides of a 2lb loaf tin and line with greaseproof paper.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pour the mix into the loaf tin and bake in a medium hot oven for one hour.</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bran loaf keeps very well for a few days, and dare I say it even improves after a few days.</span></div>
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<br />Glynishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03520204064560032809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457907083490319504.post-6565047809125263922015-07-27T05:00:00.000+01:002015-07-27T07:41:33.135+01:00National Glass Centre - Sunderland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sunderland is home to the <a href="http://www.nationalglasscentre.com/" target="_blank">National Glass Centre</a>. This coastal town has a long history of glass making and the Glass Centre, attached to Sunderland University, is a great place to visit. Admission to this attraction is free and within the building there are exhibitions, a museum and a restaurant. Glass blowing demonstrations also take place several times each day. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Glass making was introduced into Britain by Benedict Biscop near this site around 674AD when French glaziers were brought to the area to produce stained glass windows for St. Peter's Church in Monkwearmouth. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As time passed the wealth of coal mines in the area provided vast quantities of cheap coal needed for 18th century glass making. The port of Sunderland also proved ideal for importing high quality Baltic sand needed to produce the glass and then exporting the finished product. Sunderland was later home to Pyrex and Cornings.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sited at the mouth of the River Wear the views from the building are outstanding. There is also a glass roof that is able to withstand 460 people standing on it at any one time - if you feel brave enough to take a walk over it I'd recommend wearing trousers as the roof is directly over the Brasserie.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The locally sourced food in the brasserie is very good value and also extremely tasty - the seafood in particular is always my first choice at this venue - in fact I've been there a few times just for lunch as I love the 'Captain's (seafood) Platter' so much.</span></div>
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Glynishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03520204064560032809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457907083490319504.post-26407234488113811132015-07-24T05:00:00.000+01:002015-07-24T05:00:02.453+01:00North Yorkshire, part three - Helmsley<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Helmsley is a large and bustling market town </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">centred around a large market square </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire. Gorgeous stone buildings, houses and shops around the town are beautifully adorned with plants, window boxes and rose bushes. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ruin of Helmsley Castle can de found just moments from the market square, as can the Helmsley Brewing Co where 'summat's brewing'...I think it's beer!</span></div>
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Glynishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03520204064560032809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457907083490319504.post-39708670481123618302015-07-22T05:00:00.000+01:002015-07-22T05:00:00.480+01:00wordless wednesday...(almost)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Glynishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03520204064560032809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457907083490319504.post-4825338027194335482015-07-21T20:48:00.001+01:002015-07-21T20:48:32.967+01:00North Yorkshire, part two - Hackfall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are four listed buildings (Grade II) on the site: a Banqueting House, Fishers Hall, Mowbray Castle and a Rustic Temple. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Banqueting House (below) has been restored and is available as a holiday cottage but the other buildings remain as ruins.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hackfall is free to visit and maps (also free) are placed near the entrance for visitors' use. Walking books or sensible shoes are highly recommended for the steep banks.</span></div>
Glynishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03520204064560032809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457907083490319504.post-73281607130475631962015-07-18T17:32:00.000+01:002015-07-18T17:32:24.166+01:00North Yorkshire, part one - Masham<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had a lovely weekend in North Yorkshire recently as guests of friends staying in the small market town of Masham...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">home to The Black Sheep Brewery...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">where a brewery tour and beer tasting is a compulsory activity. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not only beer - there's very tast food on the menu too.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Masham is also home to Theakston's Brewery.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">St. Mary's Church has gorgeous stained glass windows.</span><br />
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Glynishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03520204064560032809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457907083490319504.post-11446543787993889192015-07-15T05:00:00.000+01:002015-07-15T05:00:00.655+01:00wordless wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Glynishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03520204064560032809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457907083490319504.post-55596420102224511072015-07-11T17:42:00.000+01:002015-07-11T17:42:35.572+01:00Honey & Co...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think it's always lovely to meet authors, but it's especially lovely to meet authors who write cookery books. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Itamar Srulovich and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sarit Packer, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the authors and owners of 'Honey & Co' a small restaurant in London who have also written two middle eastern cookery books, recently visited the Northumberland village of Corbridge on a beautiful summer evening. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sarit and Itamar were the guests at an author event</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> hosted by '</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.re-foundobjects.com/" target="_blank">RE Found Objects</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">' and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">arranged by '</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://twitter.com/forumbooks" target="_blank">Forum Books</a>', </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> a fantastic independent bookshop - an </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">amazing combination of interesting cookery authors, tasty food, an amazing shop and the most gorgeous weather made for a very, very enjoyable evening.</span><br />
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Glynishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03520204064560032809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457907083490319504.post-81490941541678317382015-06-26T05:30:00.000+01:002015-06-26T05:30:02.855+01:00newcastle tour<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQc_I3ddh1SA2qPbK91mJX57fWbpkPTeUeODNkh2_kBFLzSUz7Gyj6h7HUCDYoeAKcfL99vv9MX3vidPNqt4XMtNwPhOZ1QpMYkr2cUePaLmYq7D4PLGV_icfL02oYW_aMngjVXiZrXBp5/s1600/WP_20150623_003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQc_I3ddh1SA2qPbK91mJX57fWbpkPTeUeODNkh2_kBFLzSUz7Gyj6h7HUCDYoeAKcfL99vv9MX3vidPNqt4XMtNwPhOZ1QpMYkr2cUePaLmYq7D4PLGV_icfL02oYW_aMngjVXiZrXBp5/s320/WP_20150623_003.jpg" width="191" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We went on a really interesting tour around Hidden Newcastle on Tuesday evening starting</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> at Grey's Monument which stands at the top of Grey Street - think of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square and you'll be pretty close, in fact the statue at the top is by the same sculptor. </span><br />
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Glynishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03520204064560032809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457907083490319504.post-50567899117748054742015-06-24T05:30:00.000+01:002015-06-25T14:48:50.640+01:00wordless wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Glynishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03520204064560032809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457907083490319504.post-3560886468713488992015-06-06T06:00:00.000+01:002015-06-09T23:32:59.276+01:00appleby manor hotel...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our two night stay included free tickets for Lowther Castle and Gardens (previous post), a gingerbread tea, breakfast and meals on both evenings.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the first evening we had a beautiful meal in the bistro...but the highlight for me was the herd of cows wandering backwards and forwards across the field just beyond the hotel's garden that </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">kept me spellbound</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. On the second night we ate a fantastic four course meal in the conservatory and the food was delicious, but I missed the cows!</span></div>
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Glynishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03520204064560032809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457907083490319504.post-41013753635100847082015-06-04T06:00:00.000+01:002015-06-04T06:00:05.531+01:00lowther castle and park...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From a distance <a href="http://www.lowthercastle.org/" target="_blank">Lowther Castle </a>has a Downton Abbeylike appearance, however, if you look a little closer all that remains is the mere shell of a building that was originally completed in 1806. The reason for the ruin like appearance is an interesting one; in 1957the Yellow Earl removed the roof and the interior structure in order to avoid death duties on his estate of £25 million. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This Cumbrian castle's 50 acres of gardens have been as equally neglected as the castle, having been requisitioned by the army in WW2 and then used to house huge chicken sheds Work is now underway by an army of volunteers and gardeners to restore the gardens - a huge undertaking.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are still hidden gems to find....a Yew Tree Avenue first planted in the 17th century.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Delightful little summer houses and play houses can be found in the gardens.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A visit to the castle and gardens must include a trip into the cafe, which is housed in the most beautiful coach house. The food is gorgeous and reasonably priced a</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">nd the views from the shop into the courtyard and the hills beyond are magnificent.</span></div>
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<br />Glynishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03520204064560032809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457907083490319504.post-24867502126620901842015-06-01T06:00:00.000+01:002015-06-01T06:00:02.754+01:00june...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Digging over the vegetable patch in preparation for planting we unearthed a few beetroot from last year's crop and plans to cook these burgundy brutes were made.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First of all washed, peeled and grated. Fortunately I'd just bought a machine to grate the beetroot after my food processor passed away last year. Even with a machine to do the hard work the kitchen looked very colourful by the time I'd finished.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Beetroot Soup</b> (Tomato Borscht) </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">from New Covent Garden Soup Company's 'Soup & Beyond'.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 1 small onion finely chopped</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 1 garlic clove crushed</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 225g (8oz) raw, grated beetroot</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 1 tsp ground cumin</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 225g (8oz) ripe tomatoes </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">skinned </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> & chopped </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(or use tinned)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 275ml (1/2 pint) tomato juice</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 1 tbsp tomato puree</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 570ml (1 pint) vegetable stock</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tbsp soy sauce.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>1..</i>Melt butter and cook the onion, garlic and beetroot gently in a covered saucepan for 10 minutes.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Add spices, tomatoes, tomato juice and stock - bring to the boil then lower to a simmer for 15 minutes.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4..Cool then puree/blend.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Serve hot or chilled, topped with greek yogurt and chives.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Beetroot & Poppy Seed Loaf Cake </b>- from Diana Henry's '<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1845337840/?tag=googhydr-21&hvadid=37412147750&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16998233371720526093&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_5q0yhca14f_b" target="_blank">a change of appetite</a>'</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 3 large eggs</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 100ml (3 1/2 fl oz hazelnut oil</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 200ml (7fl oz) olive oil</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 1/2 tsp vanilla extract</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 150g (5 1/2oz) regular wholemeal flour)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 50g (1 3/4oz) wholemeal spelt flour</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> pinch of salt</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 3/4 tsp baking powder</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 3/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> finely grated zest of an orange</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 2 tbsp poppy seeds</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 2 tbsp chopped hazelnuts</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 225g (8oz) raw, peeled and grated beetroot</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oven temp: 180 deg C, 350 deg F, Gas 4. Baking tins: two 22 x11 x 6cm lined loaf tins.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Beat the eggs and sugar using an electric whisk until pale and light.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Stir in the oils, vanilla and whisk on the lowest speed.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Mix in the flours, salt, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and orange zest.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Stir in the poppy seeds, hazelnuts and beetroot.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Pour into prepared tins and bake for 40 minutes.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6. Reduce heat to 170 deg C, 340 deg F, Gas 3 1/2 and cook for a further 20 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cool in tin for 10 minutes.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7. Top with icing made from icing sugar and orange juice and a sprinkling of poppy seeds.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although the batter is bright fuschia the cake bakes to a 'normal' colour and I think that anyone unsuspecting would be hard pressed to identify beetroot as a key ingredient. This is a beautifully moist cake.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Prickly Green Beetroot Salad </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(which contains nothing prickly or green - see the reason for the name at the end).</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Ingredients</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 2 large raw beetroot, peeled and grated</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 1 large onion finely chopped</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 110g (4oz) sultanas</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 2 tbsp sunflower oil</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 1/2 tsp dried basil</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> salt & pepper</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> juice of 1 lemon</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Method</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i> </i>This couldn't be simpler - mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The recipe found in Sarah Brown's 'Vegetarian Kitchen' comes from the actress Kate O'Mara and the salad is named after the village where Kate lived.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This book is from the 80's when fresh basil was unheard of (certainly where I lived) but I'm sure you could use fresh rather than dried basil. However, I continue to use dried as I think the salad will last a little longer in the fridge - whereas fresh basil might go slimy.</span>Glynishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03520204064560032809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457907083490319504.post-6674965747759947772015-05-29T20:00:00.000+01:002015-05-29T20:00:00.200+01:00national BBQ week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">FIrst BBQ of the year - in the drizzle...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">everything cooked to perfection...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and rounded off with beautifully toasted marshmallows!</span></div>
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