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Way of the Drum

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Stones in his Pockets 30 April 2016

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Welcome Welcome to the spring issue of Community Contact magazine! We are so pleased with the positive feedback we have received recently! You know, you are more than welcome to leave comments on our Facebook page – just look for Community Contact on Facebook and you will see us pop up. We use our Facebook page to share events, news from local businesses, recipes from the Twyford Pantry and articles, etc. It helps us to keep in contact with you lovely lot in between issues. In this issue we take a look at fun forest walks in the local area, why we celebrate May Day as well as our regular slots from The Twyford Pantry, Chris Day at the Garden Centre, Nutrition with the SML diet and a Book Review from Coles Bookshop, Bicester. If you are looking for something to do this spring – check out our events page. You also have the chance to win tickets to the next MK Dons game!

Congratulations to the Winners from our Feb-Mar Issue! MK Dons Tickets v Brighton Steve Smith - North Marston The St Tropez Lonely Hearts Club by Joan Collins Claire Poil - Tingewick Buckingham Garden Centre Voucher worth £25 each Sue Paxton - Winslow Phillipa Coates - Granborough We really want to involve the local community and bring the villages together, so if you have any information you would like us to share through our social media channels or events within our magazine please do get in touch. Best wishes, Neil and Laura TO ADVERTISE IN OUR MAGAZINE THAT IS DELIVERED TO OVER 7,500 HOMES IN THE LOCAL AREA AND RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT ON YOUR ADVERT PLEASE GET IN TOUCH e: office@communitycontact.co.uk | p: 07882 194830

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Follow Stick Man at Salcey Forest

The Black Boy, Oving

12-13

In the garden with Chris Day Buckingham Garden Centre

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18-19

New York City Travel Review

20-21

Events Calendar

May Ball Information Twyford C of E School

Beautifully Different

28-29

The Twyford Pantry

New - Vauxhall Astra Review

Secret Messages Interiors

Slimsights with SML Diet

Body Matters

42-43

The Hidden Quarter Buckingham

44-45

All about May Day

Unforgettable Walks by Julia Bradbury Review

Win a signed copy of Unforgettable Walks

Kids Corner

Adult Puzzles

Win tickets to MK Dons v Notts Forest on May 7th

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Join Stick Man on his forest adventure at Salcey Forest. Set off with a hop and a twirl and help get Stick Man get back to the family tree! Stick Man Trail Dates and Information The trail is open from 28 November 2015. It is aimed at younger children, but the whole family can enjoy finding the trail panels and completing fun activities as they go. No booking is required*. Activity Pack Set out on your twiggy adventure with the Stick Man activity pack! The pack contains the trail leaflet, activity sheets, pencil, crayon and pipe cleaners to make your Stick Man. Buy your activity pack from the café between 10:00am and 4pm. Cost £3. Opening times: 8am until 5pm Trail starting point: Children’s play area Trail length: 1 mile Parking: £1 per hour or £3 per day

Be a Tree Ninja!!! Be a Tree Ninja!* -This exciting aerial ropes course takes you on an exhilarating adventure through the trees, at heights of up to 40ft! - a true test of your ninja skills and courage. There are 6 courses at 6 different heights, to ensure the experience matches your ability and allowing you to step-up to each challenge as your confidence increases... NOW OPEN - the “SHOCK DROP”! See Salcey Forest from a new perspective - AND PREPARE TO BE SHOCKED

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Birthdays, wedding & christening receptions, business meetings & functions. www.theblackboyoving.co.uk Tel: 01296 641 258 hello@theblackboyoving.co.uk The Black Boy, Church Lane, Oving, (Nr) Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4HN

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The Black Boy in Oving has hit some hard times over the last 5 years, the pub has had no fewer than four different owners and some lengthy periods when it has been closed. New owner Paul reopened the Black Boy in October, good news because he is here to stay. Taking on struggling establishments giving them time to develop a new sense of purpose and identity is Paul’s forte. You only have to look at transformation of The Eight Bells in Long Crendon. Paul turned around its fortunes in the face of stiff competition and now it is positively thriving. Paul’s establishments are pubs not restaurants, each serving quality foods and drinks at affordable prices. Listening to customers, providing them with a service they want that is relaxed and welcoming is the plan for the Black Boy – somewhere that is a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike. The Black Boy is nestled by the church in the picturesque village, with its ancient beams, tiled floor, open fires, huge garden and stunning views over the Buckinghamshire countryside making it a perfect place for a relaxing bite to eat, lunch, dinner or simply to spend time with friends and family over a drink. The Black Boy is a freehouse which means Paul can work outside of the constraints of a larger brewery so he can be more adventurous and avoid the obvious so customers will find a variety of drinks, lager such as Cornish Korev, Czech Budvar, an ever changing choice of real ales the majority of which come from the local area, Pickrings Gin from Edinburgh, a superb cider and soft drinks from Ashridge in Devon, a fantastic wine choice plus ‘Daws Hill’ an English sparkling wine. The food menu is mouth-wateringly seasonal plus the usual classics any good pub should offer all complemented by daily specials. Customers can come in for nibbles, sharing plates or a full dining experience not forgetting the fantastic traditional Italian thin crust pizzas. Customer service is another important ingredient for Paul, he really does appreciate a smiling welcome at the table or behind the bar which is what awaits all his customers at The Black Boy. Paul wants his pubs to be as welcoming as possible which is why, seven days a week, they are family and dog friendly. Paul is very much a hands-on owner and divides his time equally between The Eight Bells and The Black Boy which means you are more than likely to bump into him and his Cocker Spaniel ‘Chap’. The Black Boy Church Lane, Oving, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4HN T: 01296 641258 E: hello@theblackboyoving.co.uk W: www.theblackboyoving.co.uk To advertise call 07882 194830 or visit www.communitycontact.co.uk

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IN YOUR GARDEN

Topical advice from Buckingham Garden Centre’s, Chris Day

Warmer days gently diffused with late spring and early summer colour really cannot be beaten in the garden. You can almost ‘smell’ the plants growing at this time of the year, so that means there’s plenty to be getting on with. ROUTINE Prune many spring-flowering shrubs such as Forsythia, Kerria, Philadelphus, Ribes and Weigela after flowering. Stake tall or floppy plants such as developing Delphiniums and Paeonies. Cut lawns at least once a week. Collect rainwater and investigate ways to recycle water for irrigation. Keep the hoe moving through the borders to help control weeds. Remember the adage - one year’s seeds is seven years’ weeds. Catching weeds before they have a chance to flower and set seed is essential. You can always spot treat the likes of Dandelions and Hairy Bittercress with Roundup Weedkiller Gel. Application couldn’t be easier; simply touch the weed and the gel adheres to the leaf so is perfect to use on weeds in flower beds, vegetable plots and other awkward places. VEGGIES Harvest Lettuce, Radish, other salads and early Potatoes. Pinch out sideshoots on Tomatoes grown on the single cane cordon system. If you are growing bushy types then there is no need to de-side shoot your plants as the more shoots develop, the larger your crop will be! Plant seedlings or sow directly in the soil by the end of May for early autumn crops like Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Endive and Radicchio, Kohlrabi, Swiss Chard and Turnips. Pick Peas to help encourage more pods. Plant out tender herbs like Basil, Coriander, Dill and Lemon Grass. Continue to establish Chives, Oregano, Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme where you have gaps in your herb patch. ALL CHANGE No sooner we were enjoying the delights of Tulips, Pansies, Wallflowers, Violas and Forget-Me-Nots and its all change as the summer seasonal plants keep up the gauntlet. Good reliable summer bedding plants include Cosmos, Begonias, French Marigolds, Nicotiana, Petunias and Zinnias. If you are revamping your pots and baskets remember to use new multi-purpose compost. One of the best on the market, J Arthur Bower’s Masterblend Compost, a peat-based media contains sufficient nutrients for up to six months (normally composts have sufficient nutrients for around 4-6 weeks. This compost also has some John Innes added so to improve the weight and a wetting agent to help moisture retention through the summer months. UNDER GLASS Open greenhouse vents and doors on warm days. Shade greenhouses to keep them cool and prevent scorch. Improving the humidity in the greenhouse by damping down should be carried out mid-morning and again in the early afternoon to add valuable humidity to the air. If not already done, position some Agralan Yellow Sticky Traps to help catch whitefly, aphids and other pesky sap-sucking pests. However, do position the trap well out of hairs (harms) way! HEDGES Check that there are no nesting birds before clipping hedges. Newly planted hedges need to be watered regularly to keep them growing well. Second and third year hedges would benefit from a feed to help stimulate some new growth and to promote more structure. Apply Vitax Q4 (non-organic) or Blood, Fish & Bone fertiliser if you garden organically. A good handful along each 1m run will be sufficient.

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APRIL - MAY 2016 ROSES Preventatively spray all roses with Roseclear Ultra to help discourage blackspot, mildew and aphids from spoiling your display this year. Once the early flowering shrubs have finished flowering then is the time to trim these back to help maintain a good shape as well as encourage better flowering next year. It would be beneficial to feed around the base of these plants to help the process.

TROUBLE SHOOTING After the mild winter, slugs and snails look set to be a problem this year. Be prepared to protect your plants using copper tape (pictured around a barrel containing strawberry plants) around slug vulnerable plants especially Hostas, Strawberries and young vegetable plants. Alternatively pet-friendly slug pellets can be used or Ferrous sulphate based slug killer will help kill the slugs below the surface or maybe consider using nematodes to deliver a slug-lethal parasitic infection. Remember one of your greatest allies is birds – provide plenty of flat stones so they can practice their effective snail bashing techniques! Watch out for damaging Viburnum Beetle and Lily Beetle grubs. At first signs of attack apply Provado Ultimate Bug Killer to the foliage as this is a highly effective systemic insecticide. Always follow the instructions as directed on the packaging and always use chemicals wisely. LAWNS Remember to regularly mow lawns to keep them in shape - removing ‘little and often’ is the key to a good quality sward. Continue cutting lawn edges with a half-moon edging iron to ensure they are neat. Ensure new lawns (either from turf or seed) do not dry out during hot weather, as turves will shrink and fail to knit together causing cracks and gaps to appear. If persistent broad-leaved weeds, such as Dandelion, Plantain, Common Mouse-ear and White Clover are still proving a nuisance then control them with an application of Weedol Lawn Weedkiller. This highly effective lawn herbicide can be applied from April to September. Do follow the instructions carefully on the packaging for best results. BULBS Lift and divide overcrowded clumps of Daffodils and other spring-flowering bulbs. Summer bulbs such as Dahlias, Cannas, Freesia, Gladioli and Lilies can now go into their final planting locations. Make sure they are planted into some wellprepared soil embellished with a small quantity of Vitax Q4 fertiliser or try some Westland Gro-Sure 4-in-1 Planting Magic Mix.

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‘Cambridge Blue’, ‘Crystal Palace’ and ‘Trailing Sapphire Blue’, are all varieties of which popular summer flowering bedding plant? Send your answer together with your name and address to Community Contact Magazine Competition, Buckingham Garden Centre, Tingewick Road, Buckingham MK18 4AE. Alternatively, e-mail your answer with your details to: competitions@communitycontact.co.uk The closing date for entries is the 31st May 2016 To advertise call 07882 194830 or visit www.communitycontact.co.uk

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£40K A new chapter... For the last 107 years East Claydon School has been at the heart of our beautiful rural community. Over this time the school has existed in various incarnations, from three classrooms and 120 children with an age range from 4 to 14, to the thriving Infant and Pre-school that it is today. But over the next two years East Claydon will be changing again, to secure its place in our community for the next 100 years. This is an exciting time in our history. East Claydon is known for its warm and caring environment with a focus on individualised learning. The excellent staff-to-pupil ratio and small school ethos mean that children leave East Claydon at the top of their game, confident in their abilities both academically and socially. Now we want East Claydon to offer these opportunities to all primary school-aged children in the local area by extending our age range from 2-7 to 2-11 years and becoming a Church of England Primary School. To enable us to accept our first Year 3s in September 2017, we need to raise £40,000 to fund a Key Stage 2 teacher for two terms and to make accommodation available for Years 5 and 6. Fundraising is starting in earnest and we are asking for the support of our community both in achieving our fundraising goal and in helping us to spread the word that East Claydon is changing. If you would like to help us in our quest, or if you are interested in your child coming to East Claydon, then please get in touch or come and visit – you will be made very welcome. Here’s to the next 100 years! The Claydons (for latest news and updates or see our website) www.eastclaydon.org.uk

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New York City New York is one of the most magical places on the planet. A complete concrete jungle but wonderful in every way! Neil and I recently visited New York, but it was on the coldest weekend since 1994. It reached zero degrees Fahrenheit! I have to say I don’t think I have ever been quite as cold as I was that weekend, however we still had the most wonderful time, because, well, we were in New York City! Famous for fashion, nightlife, art, food, and theater, New York is the heart of the world. Every culture is represented here, and there’s always something to do. You can spend a lifetime exploring and never really see it all.

Things to do whilst in Manhattan Take the Staten Island Ferry – The queue to see the Statue of Liberty can be anything up to 2 hours! Not appealing? Well, walk a few blocks to the Staten Island ferry. The free ferry will take you across the harbour and give you a good view of both the Statue of Liberty and the city skyline. The ride takes about 20 minutes. Walk the Brooklyn Bridge – Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge to experience an interesting view of the New York skyline and harbour. It’s a long walk but good food

and drinks (like the brewery) await you on the other side. Take a walk around Central Park – A great way to relax in the city and leave behind the crowds is to spend the day in Central Park. It’s free, there are lots of little paths to walk, and, since it covers over 40 blocks, it’s easy to spend hours upon hours wandering around. During the summer months, there are often free concerts and theatre productions in the park too.

Visit Radio City Music Hall – This timeless testament to entertainment has captivated visitors since the 1930s. See a show on Broadway! There are many great shows here from musicals to Shakespeare to offbeat shows. See the Empire State Building – Get a bird’s eye view of the city from the top one of the tallest buildings in the world. Walk the High Line – Made from a converted train track, the highline is a new

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urban park on the west side of NYC. The area covers eight blocks and is extremely popular. Day or night, the park is filled with people hanging out, running, eating, walking and relaxing. Climb the Rockafella – want a view of the Manhattan skyline with the Empire State Building in it? Visit the famous Rockafella building.

have but it’s usually a widespread and good selection. Be prepared to wait in line for about an hour. TKTS also have offices at the South Street Seaport and in Brooklyn. Visit the museums for free – NYC is littered with some of the best museums in the world from the Met to the MoMA to the Guggenheim. Many museums offer free entry certain days of the week. Get a MetroCard – You’ll be taking taxis a lot and the fares can really add up. Get one of the Unlimited MetroCards and save yourself a bundle during your trip.

The New World Trade Building – The One World Observatory. To me, this is by far the best view of Manhattan, Brooklyn and New Jersey. You can see for miles! The whole experience was wonderful and I would thoroughly recommend.

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1-3 April - Hankook 24H Race Silverstone Race Circuit - Tickets from £10

held in the stunning Marble Saloon. Duration: 2 hours including interval

4-8 April - Stowe Creative Academy of Music: Rock and Pop for 10 - 18 year olds – Stowe Arts Ugland Auditorium - 8pm A week-long residential course from recording industry professionals giving students the opportunity to learn about the foundations of song-writing, recording in a studio, playing as part of a band and much more.

20th April - Mugenkyo: Way of the Drum – Stowe Arts Ugland Auditorium - 8pm Experience the thundering, exhilarating rhythms of Taiko in a dynamic and captivating show, and gain a unique insight into the world of this powerful art form. A fusion of primal rhythm, energy, choreographed movement and infectious humour light up the stage to captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Duration: 2 hours including interval

6th April - Fishamble: SWING – Stowe Arts Roxburgh Hall - 8pm A comedy about dancing and music and love and not settling and feeling like an eejit and being brave and having doubts and trying new things and thinking outside the box and seeing things clearly and giving it a lash. With rock and roll music. It’ll make you want to dance. Duration: 2 hours, 10 minutes including interval 8-10 April - 2016 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship - Silverstone Race Circuit - Tickets from £20 15-17 April - 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship Silverstone Race Circuit - Tickets from £20 16th April - Miles Nottage: Concert in aid of Cancer Research Relay for Life – Stowe Arts Ugland Auditorium - 7.30pm Local legend, Miles Nottage, performs a concert in aid of Cancer Research UK Relay for Life. This event is being organised by ‘The Allsorts’, a team of 14 local mums who are joining forces to fundraise for CRUK and to take part in the Buckingham CRUK Relay For Life on 9-10 Jul 17th April - Buckingham Spring Fair. 10am - 2pm in the cattle pens area, Buckingham Town Centre. Organised by Buckingham Town Council. For those who promote environmental issues and sustainability in Buckingham including wildlife conservation, recycling, crafts and more. The Buckingham Canal Society will be and also the RSPB who will have free activities for children and their families. Fiori Musicali: Masters of the Baroque – Stowe Arts State Music Room - 7.30pm Widely acclaimed Fiori Musicali return to Stowe House with a programme featuring favourite cellist Poppy Walshaw in music by Mozart and Boccherini. The concert takes place in the exquisite 18th Century State Music Room. A pre-concert reception will be

21st April - Lighting of a beacon for the Queen’s 90th birthday. For more information contact Buckingham Town council 01280 816426. This event will be weather permitting. 23 April - Vintage Sports Car Club Spring Start Silverstone Race Circuit - Tickets from £8 23-24 April - British Racing & Sports Car Club Silverstone Race Circuit - Tickets from £8 24th April - Royalty and Revelry: Royal Visits to Stowe House Stowe Arts State Rooms - 7.30pm This tour is a delicious romp through historic Royal visits to Stowe, including the most infamous visit: that of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1845. Come and find out what was involved in hosting a member of the Royal family and discover why the Queen despised the Duke of Buckingham and Chandos. Tickets include a glass of wine on arrival and a chance to see the current exhibition in our Discovery Centre. 24th April - Japfest UK’s Biggest Japanese Club Car moves to Silverstone! Silverstone Race Circuit - Tickets from £20 27th April - Ben Andrew – Stowe Arts Ugland Auditorium - 8pm Ben Andrew is the Head of Keyboard at Stowe and well known locally for making performances of monumental masterpieces of the piano repertoire look easy. We are delighted to welcome him back to perform for Arts at Stowe with a recital that includes works by Chopin and Rachmaninov. Duration: 1 hour with no interval 30th April - The Theatre, Chipping Norton: Stones in His Pockets – Stowe Arts Roxburgh Hall – 8pm A quiet Irish village community is turned upside down with the arrival of a Hollywood film crew, looking

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APRIL - MAY 2016 for the “real” Ireland for their latest schmaltzy blockbuster. Two actors play a vast array of eccentric and lovable characters in this universally loved, worldwide comic theatre sensation. Duration: 2 hours, 10 minutes including interval 3rd May - Maypole Dancing. Organised by Buckingham Town Council. Come and join the children of Buckingham’s primary schools for some traditional maypole dancing. Event will take place on the green outside St Peter & St Paul Church, Buckingham at 11am. 30th April – 1st May - British Motorcycle Racing Club The oldest and one of the biggest motorcycle clubs returns to Silverstone. Silverstone Race Circuit Tickets from £8 30th April - 1st May - Classic Sports Car Club The Classic Sports Car Club has two exciting days of action planned on the popular National circuit. Silverstone Race Circuit - Tickets from £8 4th May - Philip Fowke – Stowe Arts Ugland Auditorium - 7.30pm Described unanimously by critics in glowing terms, Philip Fowke is one of the UK’s foremost proponents of effortless pianistic virtuosity. He is also a renowned educator and acclaimed recording artist. Philip Fowke joins us for a one-day residency in the Chung Music School at Stowe with a dazzling evening concert for Arts at Stowe. Duration: 1 hour with no interval. 7th May - 750 Motor Club 750 Motor Club Championship Car Races, 10 race programme from the UK’s leader in club motorsport. Silverstone Race Circuit - Tickets from £8 8th May - British Racing & Sports Car Club A one-day thrash full of saloons, sportscars and single seaters! Silverstone Race Circuit - Tickets from £8 12th May - Calan - Stowe Arts Ugland Auditorium - 8pm Calan brings together the remarkable talents of five young musicians giving a fresh and vibrant sound to traditional Welsh music. With a contemporary and lively approach they breathe new life into the old traditions through their sparkling melodies, foot tapping tunes and spirited and energetic performances. Duration: 2 hours including interval 14th-15th May - Blancpain GT Series - Endurance Cup The Blancpain GT Series is the world’s best supported GT3 racing series. Last year’s Silverstone grid was 61

cars strong. From £12 21 May - 22 May - Historic Sports Car Club International Trophy, Silverstone The HSCC hosts the International Trophy, a great event for the nostalgia buff and race enthusiast. Silverstone Race Circuit Tickets from £8 25th May - An Evening with The Fingask Follies – Stowe Arts State Rooms - 6.15pm A black tie dinner with The Fingask Follies in the splendour of the Marble Saloon for an evening of salubrious delights with the Follies revue in the State Music room. Join us for pre-show drinks at 6.15pm in the magnificent State Rooms of Stowe House followed by a three course meal, follies, and aftershow coffee. 27th May - Tony Hadley, the legendary lead singer of Spandau Ballet – Stowe Arts South Front Marquee 7.30pm As lead singer of Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley has, over the years, earned the accolade of being one of pop music’s greatest vocalists. His voice is recognised around the world, his band ushered in a period of new romantics that would dominate music globally for a decade and is still iconic today. This is a one off event not to be missed, the legendary voice of Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley singing some of the best songs of the eighties: the new romantic amidst the old romance of the beautiful grounds of Stowe Mansion. Duration: 2 hours including interval 28 May - 29 May - MSVR Championships – May, Silverstone MSVR brings its own championships and series as well as guest categories to battle it out on the National circuit. Silverstone Race Circuit Tickets from £8 29th May - Annual Music In The Market. Organised by Buckingham Acoustic Club and sponsored by Buckingham Town Council. Free event starting at 1pm. Live music in the Bull Ring, Buckingham Town Centre.

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Spring has most definitely sprung here at Beautifully Different!

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The Twyford Pantry Happy New Year and welcome to Spring! Hope you all had a great Easter and the Mothers and Grandmothers out there had a lovely day on March 6th and were spoiled with some little treats from your loved ones. I have started up a ‘Cook Book Supper Club’ this year with some friends to force me to use my brand new cookbooks that are sat on the shelf, often looked at but never used! Each couple takes it in turns to cook 3 course dinners from an unused book and everyone has to guess who the author is – it might be something

Chicken cooked in sealed cocotte with Riesling and Wild Mushrooms (from Michel Roux ‘The Art of Cooking with a MasterChef)

you want to try to use your books too. Anyway, on with the recipes.. I hope you like them and remember if you have any suggestions yourself or have feedback for more ideas then contact me at twyfordpantry@communitycontact.com. Happy cooking! Love Tina x Heat mushrooms in a frying pan with other butter until tender and liquid comes out. Drain them and season with salt. Put them together with chicken into the casserole dish and put on lid. Now for the fun and messy bit. Put flour in a bowl with little water to make a paste. Spread this around the edge of the casserole and over the edge of lid to create a seal. Bake in oven for 20 mins. Serve at the table – break open the lid, the smells will be amazing and service with fresh tagliatelle pasta with a little lemon zest over the top.

(just done this for my dinner party and it was YUMMY and so easy!)

Serves 4 - You’ll need a heavy lidded casserole dish Preheat oven to 180c/fan 160c/350f/Gas 4

Oven-roast Salmon with Mustard and Parsley Crust (serves 4) (from Lorraine Pascale’s ‘Home Cooking Made Easy’)

Ingredients

Plump free range chicken cut into 8 pieces (butcher will do this for you) 60g clarified butter (melted with milky deposits strained out) 16 baby onions or small shallots 300g chunky peeled carrot sticks 1 bottle Riesling (Aldi do a great one but you can get it anywhere) 80g of butter – yes more! 750g wild mushrooms cleaned 150g flour to seal the lid

Method

Season the chicken pieces. Heat clarified butter in casserole dish, put in chicken pieces and cook for few mins, turning occasionally until evenly coloured. Remove the breasts, add onions and cook with remaining chicken for 7 mins longer. Remove chicken, tip off most of the fat and add carrots and Riesling. Cook gently until reduced by ¾.

Preheat the oven to 200c/180c fan/390f/Gas 6

Ingredients

100g dried breadcrumbs (either make your own or you can buy them from supermarkets) 4 skinless salmon filets 1.5 tbsp soft brown sugar zest of 2-3 limes and juice 2 tbsp Dijon mustard knob of butter bunch fresh parsley chopped salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, sugar, lime zest, butter, mustard and parsley together with the seasoning. Place the salmon fillets in an ovenproof dish. Divide the topping between the four salmon fillets and press well on top.

Ingredients

225g sweet shortcrust pastry 225g pecan nuts 4 eggs 175g caster sugar 300ml golden syrup Pinch of salt Bake for 10 to 15 minutes depending on the salmon Few drops vanilla essence or ½ tsp vanilla paste thickness and your doneness preference. You can squeeze lengthways over the lime juice if you wish at this point. Serve with seasonal roasted vegetables or new potatoes and broccoli – or whatever you wish!

Pecan Pie (serves 8) (from Gary Rhodes ‘Cooking for Friends’)

Method

Roll out the pastry and use it to line a loose bottomed 8” flan tin. Line the paper with greaseproof paper, fill with baking beans or uncooked rice and bake for 15-20 minutes. Remove the filling and paper and leave to cool. Increase oven temperature to 200c/180c fan/400f/Gas 6 Beat eggs lightly in a bowl, whisk in the sugar, syrup, salt and vanilla. Stir in the pecan nuts. Pour the mixture in the pastry case and cook for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temp to 180c/160c fan/350f/Gas 4 and bake for further 35 minutes until set. Cover with foil if the edges start to scorch.

Preheat oven to 190c/170c fan/375f/Gas 5

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Take out of oven and allow to cool before slicing. Serve warm with cream or crème fraiche as a pudding or with a cuppa for an afternoon treat.

Tips From The Jar

If you’ve forgotten to take butter out of the fridge for a recipe – grate it – it will cream a lot easier.

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To peel a lot of garlic cloves at once put them under a plate or bowl and press down to split the skin and roll around a bit, put in a container with a lid, shake hard, open up and hey presto – pick out the peeled cloves

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Heat pasta up more evenly in the microwave by leaving a gap in the middle of the plate

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