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06. Motoring: Tim Barnes-Clay test drives the new Mazda MX-5. 09. Recipe: Pure indulgent, Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake. 14. Health & Wellbeing: Free up your frozen Shoulder with Bowen Therapy. By our regular contributor, Jen Webster. 15. Health & Wellbeing: Advice on choosing the right Glasses to suit your face shape. 16. Thame Food Festival: Returning for its eighth year. 17. Health & Wellbeing: Reflexology can aid a good nights sleep. SPECIAL OFFER available at Thame Therapy Clinic. 18. Health & Wellbeing: B:FIT - Watlington’s newest Fitness Centre opens! 20. Health & Wellbeing: Stokenchurch Dental Care welcomes you to their practice. 22. News & Events: Thame enters the Great British High Street Awards, 2for1 at Chinnor Railway and more. 24. Thame Food Festive: Enjoy a fantastic foody day out. 25. COMPETITION: WIN a signed copy of Luis Troyano’s Book. 31. Gardening Special: The Autumn Equinox.
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If you’d all like to join me in singing HAPPY BIRTHDAY as we wish LOOK LOCAL MAGAZINE a very Happy 3rd Birthday! I can hardly believe it’s been three years! Back then I did wonder whether I had bitten off more than I could chew, setting up a new business in the same year as giving birth to my first child. But with encouragement from my wonderful dad (who works tirelessly promoting all our advertisers when he’s out and about in the local area - many of you will recognise him as ‘Big Mike) and the love and support of my family, our lovely clients and you - our readers - I’m pleased to say that it was definitely the right decision to make and I love watching our little publication grow and develop with every issue we produce. This month I’m excited to announce that we are introducing Look Local to parts of Benson with the hope of expanding into the whole village in the not too distant future. We welcome a number of new advertisers this month and another regular contributor in the form of Stokenchurch Dental Care (Page 20). In each issue Dentists from the Practice will be offering tips and advice on all areas of Dental Hygiene. We have our regular articles from Thame Therapy Clinic and Bowen Therapist, Jen Webster and there’s another fitness instalment from Watlington’s newest venue, B:FIT (Page 18). I would like to draw your attention to a special 2for1 offer that Chinnor & Princes Risbourough Railway are running throughout the Autumn offering passengers the chance to enjoy all the colours of the season at a discounted price (Page 23).
COMPETITION TIME: If you love the Great British Bake off then you’ll love this prize as you could WIN a SIGNED copy of 2014 Finalist Luis Troyano’s Book and have it presented to you by him at the Thame Food Festival. Turn to page 25 to enter. Until next month, thanks for reading and enjoy...
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Motoring Vehicle Review:
All New Mazda MX-5 Tim Barnes-Clay
By Tim Barnes-Clay, weekly road test journalist for Confused.com.
The all-new Mazda MX-5 rocks and it’s not just me that thinks it - the awesome sports car has already been named Roadster of the Year in Britain. But why? Quite simply, it is a brand icon. It is brilliant fun to drive – and that has been the case in all of its incarnations over the last 25 years.
Having made its British debut at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the all-new fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 has an excellent power to weight ratio, rear-wheel drive, perfect 50:50 weight distribution and more comfort & tech than ever before. The MX-5 is offered with a choice of two petrol engines, and with nine models across five trim levels, the mighty yet minute Mazda looks set to repeat the Japanese motor manufacturer’s influence within the reasonably priced sports car sector. Maintaining a driver-focused nature that has made the MX-5 the best-selling two-seater sports car of all time, it is obvious the engineering philosophy behind the up-to-the-minute model has allowed Mazda to retain the dexterity, enjoyment and engagement that has always characterised it. The lightest MX-5 since the celebrated original, the fresh car is shorter, lower and wider than the outgoing one.t. These dynamic proportions combined with Mazda’s KODO: Soul of Motion design values ensure that the model’s styling reflects its emphasis on driving pleasure in an unmistakably contemporary and energetic way. Featuring award-winning SKYACTIV technology, the MX-5’s ultra-efficient lightweight petrol powered engines deliver new heights of performance and economy. Across the line-up the MX-5 features alloy wheels, LED headlights, a leather steering wheel, as well as a light and sleek fabric hood. SE-L models add LED daytime running lights, climate control air-conditioning, DAB radio, Bluetooth and cruise control, plus Mazda’s connectivity and infotainment system with seven-inch colour touch-screen display and Multimedia Commander. SE-L models with the 2.0-litre 160ps engine are distinguished by 17inch Gunmetal alloy wheels and piano black door mirrors, and benefit from a strut tower bar and limited slip differential. Step up to Sport trim and both the 1.5 and 2.0-litre cars feature rain sensing wipers, rear parking sensors, smart keyless entry, Premium Bose Surround-Sound and heated leather seats.
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With the 1.5-litre engine, Sport trim MX-5’s come with 16-inch Gunmetal alloy wheels and piano black door mirrors. The 2.0-litre 160ps engine benefit from a dynamic set-up that includes Sports suspension featuring Bilstein dampers, a limited slip differential and strut tower bar, while visually, they are marked out by their 17-inch bright alloy wheels and body coloured mirrors. But perhaps the most amazing aspect of the MX-5 is that when the original model was launched in 1990, it cost £14,249 (equal to £31,687 in today’s money), yet quarter of a century later with far more standard equipment, the all-new Mazda MX-5 costs from £18,495. This means, the car sets the benchmark as the one of the world’s best and most affordable sports cars. PRO’s & CON’s
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Handling Fun Looks
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Recipe For the sponge yo
u will need;
200g dark chocola te, 300g butter (softened and cubed), 300g light brown sugar, 300g caster sugar, 180g pla in flour, 18 0g self raising flour, 2tsp baking po wder, 80g cocoa powder, 5 eg gs, 150ml water, 6tbsp milk.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake...
For the decorations you will need;
100g dark chocolate
For the peanut bu tter frosting you will need;
4 heaped tbsp pean ut butter, 200ml double cream, splas h milk, 600g icing sugar.
Take this recipe, run to your kitchen and get baking ASAP- the ultimate indulgence awaits! I have spent some time perfecting this peanut butter frosting formula to result in the smoothest, creamiest covering to compliment the soft chocolatey sponge, so why not give it a go!
and cool slightly. Spoon into a piping bag and pipe patterns onto greaseproof paper. Set in the fridge while you make the peanut butter frosting.
Method for the Sponge Layers: 1.
Preheat the oven to 180c (fan), grease and line three 18cm tins.
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Place your chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water and heat until melted. Set aside to cool.
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4.
Cream together the butter and sugars then add the flours, baking powder, cocoa powder and eggs and whisk until smooth. Add the water and milk then stir slowly together. Add the melted chocolate and mix. Once the cake batter is smooth, divide between the tins and even out. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted. Leave in the tins for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the decoration: 1.
Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of simmering water then remove from heat
Method for the Peanut Butter Frosting: 1.
Place the ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. You may need to add some milk to create a spreadable and easyto-use consistency. Use your judgment on this.
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Sandwich frosting between the three sponges and coat the outside. Use a palette knife to achieve a neat finish. Take your chocolate decorations from the fridge and use as required.
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Suitable for; Business Meetings Away Days Parties Wedding Receptions Funeral Receptions Bar, Catering, Free Parking & Wifi.
Prices start from 18p per item with a £12.50 delivery charge to Thame and surrounding villages. Please contact Lucy on 07768 351445 Caroline on 07814 755484
We have many groups and classes. Please see our website for information.
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Health & Wellbeing
FREE YOUR FROZEN SHOULDER
With Jen Webster, Bowen Therapist
‘Frozen’ Shoulder (nonspecific chronic shoulder pain) is a
The initial pain could be a result of adhesive capsulitis, bursitis, tendonitis, referred cervical pain etc. The restrictive range of movement can often be self – perpetuating and progressively debilitating. The pain causes a reluctance to use the shoulder, and as a result the shoulder becomes stiff and progressively more inflamed. Adhesions continue to form in the joint capsule, the less movement that takes place the more the inflammation continues – it’s a vicious circle.
How may Bowen Therapy help?
Early treatment, with soft tissue therapy is recommended to, in the first instance, relieve the pain and allow greater range of movement. The Bowen Technique is a remedial and holistic form of ‘hands on’ body work, gentle and effective. The careful and precise moves, which stimulate muscles and soft tissue, prompt the body to reset imbalances and start to heal injuries and chronic complaints. The experience of a treatment is gentle, subtle and relaxing. There is no manipulation and no force used. The body normally responds quickly to Bowen, making it a very time and cost effective treatment option.
For further information please contact: Jen Webster (BSc, Cert ECBS, Adv NST, MBTPA, CNHC reg.), Bowen Therapist at The White House,Upper High Street, Thame.
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Note: Bowen Therapy is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.
common problem, and one that results in frustrating debilitation for many suffers. There can be many reasons for the onset of shoulder pain but in many patients the initial complaint leads to a chronic condition with pain, loss of function and resulting stiffness. Many of my clients report difficulty sleeping, dressing, reaching up to shelves, reaching to the rear of the car, using a kettle and other limitations of lifestyle, daily activities and work – due to pain and limited range of movement.
Health & Wellbeing
What a Spectacle...
Our
faces, like our bodies, come in all shapes and sizes, so if you wear glasses it’s important to choose a pair that will establish a balanced look in order to suit your face. The four most common face shapes are oval, round, square and oblong. If you have an oval shaped face with a rounded chin and forehead, consider yourself lucky! You’ll look good in almost anything, but make sure you select a frame that is wide enough to maintain balance.
A round face needs to look narrower and longer, which can be achieved with soft but angular frames that are not too deep. Geometric shapes and ones with embellished arms also give the face more deďŹ nition. If your face is square with a broad forehead, wide jaw and square chin, soften the angles by wearing oval or round frames that are not
too wide. These will soften the jaw and help emphasise the eyes. A rectangular face is longer with a square chin, deep forehead, high cheekbones and long nose. Large, wide, square frames with a strong top line help shorten the face, and a low bridge will shorten the nose. In addition, ensure that the top edge of the frame is no higher than the eyebrows and that the lower edge does not sit on the cheekbones.
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Centre of Excellence for all your Foot Care needs Our friendly team of Podiatrists are qualified to treat a wide range of foot conditions
SPECIALIST TREATMENTS GAIT ANALYSIS – Orthoses and Insole prescriptions VERUCCAE – Needling and Cryotherapy FUNGAL NAILS – Photodynamic Therapy ACHILLES TENDINOPATHY– Electro Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) HOME VISITS are available Contact our clinic for further information or to make an appointment. Health and Care Professions Council Registered.
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A professional service brought to you in the privacy of your own home. For further information or to arrange an appointment please contact Lesa.
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Health & Wellbeing
Happiness is... ...sitting back and enjoying a
relaxing
Reflexology treatment!
Reflexology for Insomnia
Those who suffer from insomnia often find that a natural method of relaxation promotes more complete and satisfying rest than drugs. Reflexology techniques provide a pleasant and natural method for achieving the balance and relaxation needed for healthy sleep.
Reflexology helps you clear away the stress and turmoil of everyday life so you can gain healthy, restful sleep. Your body will respond with gradually increasing mental and physical clarity as you experience the careful manipulation of specific reflex points on the foot. An experienced reflexologist can help relieve insomnia using techniques based on ancient knowledge of these reflex points.
Research into Prolonged Sleep Deprivation
Research from Warwick Medical School published in 2011 in the European Heart Journal showed that prolonged sleep deprivation and disrupted sleep patterns can have long-term, serious health implications. Professor Francesco Cappuccio from the University of Warwick Medical School says that “The trend for late nights and early mornings is actually a ticking time bomb for our health so you need to act now to reduce your risk of developing life-threatening conditions.” Lack of sleep has serious effects on our brain’s ability to function and many people sleep very lightly during restless nights, which can impair cognitive function the next day, make concentration more difficult and shorten the attention span. There is no definitive length of time for sleep but the general consensus is that at least six hours of deep, quality sleep is essential for general well-being with the average person requiring just under 8 hours sleep.
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£10.00 off Reflexology treatments booked in September.
For more information about Reflexology available at Thame Therapy Clinic with Jill Roarty (Bsc. (Hons) RS Hom MAR);
Call: 01844 215555
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B:Healthy B:Fit B:You B:Fit is a NEW Pilates and Sports Massage Studio that has just opened within the Memorial Hall on the High Street in the picturesque market town of Watlington. Here, owner, Bonnie Williams (pictured above) gives us an insight into what clients can expect from her classes.
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created B:Fit in 2012 on the Isle of Wight, with the idea to provide opportunities to help people maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle and I have been enjoying teaching Pilates classes and one-to-one sessions along with Sports Massage ever since. I practiced Pilates for a number of years before qualifying as an instructor, firstly to help improve my running through strengthening of the core, overall flexibility and mobility, but I soon realised that it was having a positive effect on my day-to-day life as well, so I became an instructor and have shared this positive effect with many clients over the years. But what is Pilates? It is a method of exercise and physical movement designed to stretch, strengthen and balance the body and is now clearly recognised as a positive form of movement-based exercise that truly can be tailored to any level, of not just fitness, but also of health. I also offer Sports Massage, which combined with Pilates helps those who are recovering from injury, trying to stay injury free or just looking to keep there body in tip top condition.
Sports massage is the manipulation and rehabilitation of soft tissues in the body including muscles, tendons and ligaments. It can be a somewhat uncomfortable mix of hands, thumbs and those notorious bony elbows, but these techniques look to improve circulation and lymphatic flow along with these added extras: •
Assists in the removal of metabolic waste.
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Sedate or stimulate nerve endings.
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Increase or decrease muscle tone.
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Increase or decrease muscle length.
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Remodel scar tissue when required.
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Assist in mental preparation for sporting participation.
There are a number of classes to choose from at B:Fit, these include Beginners / Improvers / Pre-Natal and Power Pilates. Along with Ballet Barre and Sports specific workshops.
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Stokenchurch Dental Care Located on the Oxford Road, Stokenchurch Dental, offers a family orientated oral hygiene practice in the heart of the village. Easily accessible from the M40 and all neighbouring villages including Chinnor, Watlington, Chalgrove, Kingston Blount, Lewknor, Aston Rowant and Bledlow Ridge. Specialising in the treatment of nervous and phobic patients, all the staff at the clinic are trained to help relieve the anxiety and stress of whatever procedure awaits a client. Having invested in state-of-the-art technology Stokenchurch Dental can deliver the highest standards of affordable dental care to their patients. Coupled with a dedication to education, training and investment, visitors to the surgery can rely on consummately skilled and professional staff who are equipped to meet every individuals unique dental needs whether its a routine check up or a full set of veneers. The practice has also taken full advantage of the enormous strides that dental science has made in recent years to provide non-invasive treatments, painless procedures and cosmetic enhancements at prices within everyone’s grasp. Led by Dr. Smitha Pillai, Stokenchurch Dental provides comprehensive family dentistry services. Preventive care and general dentistry are the foundations of their dental practice. Treatments include; •
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All the dentists have advanced training and experience working with adults as well as children, treating complex dental problems and cosmetic dental concerns. The teams focus is on diagnosing the root of the problem and solving it effectively to ensure beautiful, long lasting and comfortable results.
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New patient consultation and check ups for only ÂŁ20.00 Late evenings and Saturday appointments available Onsite parking available Dental Membership plan for only ÂŁ9 per month! Spread the cost of your routine dental and hygiene care!
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News & Events in our region... region... Thame goes for gold in Great British High Street competition
Thame
is in the running to win up to £50,000 in prize money and more as part of a nationwide search for Britain’s best high street.
Thame is applying to win a Great British High Street Award in the market towns category of the Great British High Street Competition, to recognise the town’s efforts to strengthen and improve the facilities and offerings available in the town centre in recent years. These include activities to increase footfall and tourism, such as the Midsomer Murder publicity and walking trails, events such as the Thame Food Festival, the Thame Arts & Literature Festival (TAL), Music in the Park and Open Doors, and community initiatives such as Thame’s ground-breaking Neighbourhood Plan, which won an award for innovation in 2014. Besides the £50,000 prize money, Google have
announced they will be offering digital workshops to 100 retailers in each of the seven winning locations of the Great British High Street Competition. Retailers will learn how to use social media, develop their websites and get one-to-one advice from Google’s expert technicians. There is also a special new prize for towns who have become ‘rising stars’ or for local people who have made an invaluable personal contribution to their local high street. Shortlisting will take place in mid September. The public will then be asked to vote online for their favourite town. The public vote will count for 50% of the final outcome, with the panel of judges making the other 50%. The winners are expected to be announced at the end of October.
007 Ball comes to Thame in support SSNAP Charity. SSNAP (Support for the Sick Newborn and their Parents) is an Oxford based Charity who support sick and premature babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Oxfords John Radcliffe Hospital. The unit, which is a Centre of Excellence in Neonatal Care, comprises of Intensive Care, High Dependency and Low Dependency Nurseries who care for up to 53 babies. Organisers Lara Collen and Andrea Hughes have arranged for this year’s 007 themed Ball to take place at Meadow View Park in Thame. Tickets cost £40.00 per person and include a three course meal, welcome Drink & Disco. There will also be the charity’s Signature ‘Forest of Balloons’ Raffle and Auction, a professional photographer and much more to keep you entertain throughout the night. For further information on making a donation to this fantastic charity or to purchase tickets to the Ball, which this year is sponsored by Lightfoots Solicitors in Thame, see contact to the right.
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TANTALISE YOUR TASTE BUDS The time has finally come to welcome back the eagerly awaited culinary spectacular that is Thame Food Festival on Saturday 26th September. From humble beginnings this local food festival, now in its eighth year, is one of the most renowned and respected events in the food calendar attracting a stellar line up of celebrity chefs & bakers, artisan food & drink producers and visitors from far and wide who all share a common interest - a passion for quality local produce!
This year’s festival is shaping up to be the best
yet, with a star-studded line up in the cookery theatre, some 200 stalls packed with amazing local and artisan food and drink, sensational street food and great live entertainment. Cooking in the AGA cookery theatre will be Raymond Blanc OBE, who makes the short journey every year from Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons to delight visitors with his passion for cooking with fresh, seasonal produce. He is joined by Breton baker Richard Bertinet, who will be sharing the secrets of his sellout bread making classes in another cookery theatre highlight, then signing copies of his many baking volumes in the pop-up book shop. The festival’s first ever cookery demo devised just for children to sit at is with BBC One’s MasterChef winner 2013 Natalie Coleman, who will be exciting young foodies about
cooking and trying new foods. Budding bakers from far and wide are being called to show what they can do in the kitchen by entering The Big Thame Bake, and celebrities from the baking world will be out in force to judge this exciting competition which takes place throughout the day at the festival. Visitors can also favour the flavours of the celebrity bakers cooking as they will also be rustling up some of their own delectable treats in the cookery theatre. Enter the playful and delicious world of one of the country’s most imaginative bakers, Great British Bake Off Winner 2013 Frances Quinn and be inspired by the ingenious bakes of Luis Troyano (whose exclusive interview can be read on the next page) and the gorgeous cakes of Miranda Gore Browne. See many more bake-off celebs in action as Lotte Duncan puts them through their paces in the Big Thame Bake – Fully Risen group interview.
A FOOD FESTIVAL FIRST - the Belazu Pop-up Restaurant. When it’s time for a pit-stop, make for the Belazu pop-up restaurant serving authentic Mediterranean food in Christchurch in the Upper High Street. Relax over a chilled beer or glass of wine while chef Chris Wheeler from Stoke Park cooks you a mouth-watering Mediterranean feast. Tuck into sensational mezze sharers and dishes like luscious pomegranate molasses roasted loin of pork followed by bitter chocolate and raspberry fondant infused with balsamic, all made with top-notch Belazu.
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Two Courses £25.00 Three Courses £30.00
All profits going to the Belazu Foundation to support the ISIS academy in Oxford and educate 120 children in Morocco as well as the Thame Food Festival. Book today at www.thamefoodfestival.co.uk/belazu-2ingredients.
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COMPETITION
THE BIG INTERVIEW with Luis Troyano The Great British Bake Off is once again filling our TV screens with mouth-watering temptations and we watch in anticipation as each baker works hard to impress Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood with their culinary skills. One person who knows only too well how it feels to be in the Bake Off kitchen is last year’s finalist, lovable Lancashire lad, Luis Troyano. Look Local Magazine were lucky enough to interview Luis ahead of his recent book launch ‘Bake it Great’ and his appearance at this years Thame Food Festival to ask him a few questions about his life since finding fame on the BAFTA winning TV series.
Congratulations on your book launch Luis. So tell us all about it? I think a lot of recipe books can assume too much knowledge from the baker and often skim over the important bits, such as the exact cooking process of a bake. I wanted to create simple yet detailed recipes. The biggest baking fails happen during the cooking phase with many books simply saying, “place cake on the middle shelf of the oven’ but what they fail to tell you is exactly where, for example ‘towards the back’ ‘near the front’ etc. With this in mind I’ve written some helpful tips offering advise on how to get the best out of your oven and when exactly to take a bake out to achieve optimum results. There are recipes influenced by my Spanish upbringing, and never-seenbefore family recipes handed down the generations.
There’s a section in your book all about honey. Why do you love to use it in your baking?
I am a keen beekeeper so I’m lucky to have access to good stock. I just love how many different flavours you can get from honey and how the taste differs depending on what area of the country the bee’s come from. I use it in my cooking as a sugar substitute as it’s more natural than refined sugar and gives a lovely flavour at the same time.
What got you into baking?
I spent a lot of time in Spain as a child visiting food markets and grew up in a restaurant so food was always a part of my life. But I think my passion for cooking came from my fascination with flour. I always found in amazing how one simple ingredient could produce so many creations. So I decided to play around with it and see what variations I could come up with using flour as my base ingredient.
Any finally, why did you get involved with Thame Food Festival?
I’ve been to many food festivals in the past but Thame is one that’s talked about nationwide and is highly respected in the baking world. I love the fact that although its grown tenfold its stayed close to its roots by supporting local food & drink producers and charities. I’m honoured to be a part of it and really excited about my role as ‘judge’ in the Big Thame Bake Off.
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Meanwhile I look upon all the weeding, tidying and leaf-raking that I’m doing as an investment in compostable materials for my bin and my leaf-litter pile, which when left over the winter transmogrify into rich, crumbly compost and leaf-mould respectively. When dug into my soil in early spring it will give my garden a much needed shot of energy with which to kick off the growing season.
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The autumn equinox is the gardener’s equivalent of the New Year. It’s a time to reflect on the past season while resolving to do even better in 2016.
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