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Tasty ISSUE 18

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ISSUE 18

Welcome! Hello everyone, We are now well into 2015 and looking forward to indulgent celebrations like Easter and Mother’s Day. Megan and I have come up with a selection of delicious prizes to make the season of chocolate gifts even more decadent.

SPOT THE SHOT... See if you can locate this image within the pages of the magazine. Just for fun.

Jigsaw lovers....

£12.99

Read all about the Chocolate Ecstacy Tours of London and Brighton and enter the competition to win a tour for two. Win a chocolate pizza on page 22, Chocolution kits on page 32 and a copy of the new Hotel Chocolat recipe book on page 13. What more could a chocoholic ask for? But, if you prefer to stay away from the calories, we have low calorie popcorn snacks on page 7, wholefood Nakd Bars on page 9 and, on page 39, a yoga DVD to help shed those pounds. We hope you enjoy this issue and are lucky enough to be one of our winners. Paula Bellis, EDITOR Megan, CONTRIBUTOR

web: www.tastymagazine.co.uk

Tasty ISSUE 18

Prizes & Puzzles Club

Lots of great puzzles to sink your teeth into!

LOTS OF

PRIZES TO TO BE

WON!

Order this top quality Call The Midwife jigsaw on page 43.

LOTS OF FOOD & DRINK RELATED PRIZES TO WIN

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Tasty Prizes & Puzzles Club

What’s on the Menu... NAKD BARS

We love Nākd bars, a genuinely healthy and amazingly appetizing snack that also tastes great. Unlike other ‘healthy’ snack bars, Nākd bars have no sugary syrups and mysterious additives and, instead, are made with a wholefood approach. Nākd bars, on the other hand, rely on tasty raw fruit, nuts and natural flavours all rolled together. That’s it. Simply wholefoods and nothing else. Consequently, they are genuine nutritional powerhouses bursting with natural raw nutrients, are wheat, dairy and gluten free, vegan and some of the bars even count as one of your five a day.

CHOCOLATE TOUR

The Golden Ticket Win a Chocolate Ecstasy Tour For Two, a deliciously indulgent day learning about coffee and chocolate.

This tour is for those with a serious caffeine addiction (or just a mild interest!). A couple of TASTY readers will learn the quintessentials of cocoa and have the opportunity to sample a range of chocolate and maybe even see a chocolatier at work in the beautiful Notting Hill neighbourhood. For this walking tour of Notting Hill guests meet under the overhead

Available in seven gorgeous flavours, Nākd snack bars are widely available in supermarkets and at www.naturalbalancefoods.co.uk priced at just 75p a bar.

We have one Nakd favourites box to give away, containing several tasty flavours from the range.

highway by the market stalls that are synonymous with this area of London. Your guide will waste no time supplying you with a sample of single-origin filter coffee accompanied by one of London’s best pastries to kick start the adventure. Did you know coffee was originally eaten? And chocolate was originally only drunk? On this Coffee &

COMPETITION Sharp’s ofinto a range away are giving WePlace all of the listed words the spiral beers. Connoisseur puzzle. Each succeeding word, working clockwise, shares letters from the clockwise into the wordstwo the listed Place end Each of theword preceding When 2 letters its last sharesword. spiral. complete, the marked Once word.squares 2 of the following with the first rearrange to find your answer. the letters in the rearrange complete, marked squares to find A TASTY DISH. AFTERMATH GARIBALDI NAUSEA ARIZONA

GEISHA

NICKNAME

ARMADILLO

GHETTO

OMEGA

BOARDROOM

HANDLEBAR

ORANGE

CHINCHILLA

KNEEL

PANDA

COYPU

LAZULI

PUPA

DAIQUIRI

LIMBO

RICH

DILEMMA

LOOSELEAF

THIGH

EAVESDROP

MACARONI

TOBACCO

ELEVATOR

MEDLAR

ZILCH

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Page 9 Nakd Bars

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Page 14 Chocolate Tour

TASTY TRAY BAKES

WINE REVIEW

These easy oat-filled breakfast flapjacks are chock-full of fruit and nuts. This flapjack recipe combines golden syrup, dried cranberries, oats and banana with a medley of nuts plus sunflower and sesame seeds for added texture. But it’s so simple to make – just mix everything up, smooth into a baking tin and cut into delicious chewy wedges once it comes out of the oven.

Nederburg Wines For this edition of Tasty, we have decided to the review a reasonably priced range of delightful wines from Nederburg. Please enjoy from this fabulous selection that provide a go to bottle for a dinner party. s

Breakfast Flapjack 85 g (3oz) mixed nuts e.g. walnuts, almonds, pecans, roughly chopped

• Serves 12 • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cooking Time: 20 minutes

200 g (7oz) rolled oats 85 g (3oz) self-raising flour 40 g (1½ oz) dried cranberries 70 g (2½ oz) unrefined demerara sugar 3 tbsp golden syrup 2 bananas , mashed 1 egg 12.5 g (½ oz) sunflower seeds

Method: 1. Pre heat oven to 180°C, 160°C fan, gas mark 4. 2. Place all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir in the Flora and syrup with the bananas and egg.

125 g (4oz) melted Flora Buttery

WINEMASTER’S RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON, £8.99 Aromas of blackcurrants and cherries with violets and nuances of vanilla oak spice in the background. Cabernet Sauvignon is known for its depth of flavour and aroma. It’s excellent served with heart-warming roast lamb, coq au vin, red meat steak, venison, mature cheese and pizza and pasta dishes.

Ingredients:

WINEMASTER’S RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC, £8.99 Melon and herbaceous nuances with fresh gooseberries and a hint of green figs. Sauvignon Blanc is a very foodfriendly wine and is superb with salads, chicken, seafood, veal and light meals.

3. Mix well and spoon into a greased shallow 22cm (9 inch) square tin. Smooth the surface and sprinkle with the seeds. 4. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until cooked. Mark into 12 slices whilst still warm.

12.5 g (½ oz) white sesame seeds

COMPETITION We have three bottles of wine to give away.

s WINEMASTER’S RESERVE SHIRAZ, £9.99 An abundance of plums and prunes with a hint of banana and slight oak spices in the background. 26 . TASTY 18

Page 26 Breakfast Flapjack

For a chance to win, solve this Sudoku puzzle in which the numbers 1-9 must appear ONCE in each line vertically and horizontally as well as in each grid section. Once complete, add up the figures in the marked squares to find the answer.

FILL IN YOUR ANSWER ON THE ENTRY FORM ON PAGE 41

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Page 29 Nederburg Wine

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Editor's Choice Porcelain Dinner Set Ten Acre Popcorn & Crisps Nakd Bars Breville Toaster Cookbook Collection Chocolate Tour 3-Course Meal for Two Breadmaker Dhaniya Gift Boxes Chocolate Pizza Do Something Delicious Kits Glass Tumblers Uig Lodge Hamper Nederburg Wine Sandwich Press/Griddle Sushi Kits Chocolution Kits Indian Spice Tin Overnight Stay for Two Pusser’s Rum Yoga for Weight Loss DVD Busy Being Gift Set

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EDITOR’S CHOICE

Editor’s Choice We’re happy to show off this month’s favourite new kitchen products. We hope you love them as much as we do.

Tequila Rose Cream Liqueur t

Tequila Rose is a unique blend of natural strawberry flavoured cream liqueur combined with premium Mexican tequila. Top mixologist, Jacob Hewlett-Case from Walrus Bar, renowned for its extensive cocktail menu, has created this Strawberry Rose cocktail, which is easy to recreate at home – and especially delicious with some chocolate dipped strawberries. Treat yourself and a loved one to some Tequila Rose this Spring. Now available in Selfridges, as well as drinksupermarket. The Strawberry Rose

The Loch Ness Table Set

This designer table set will take centre stage at all your dinner parties. House-proud but boasting some quirky flair, the ceramic condiment set is made to look like a certain famous monster, but emerging instead from the depths of your dining table.

25ml Tequila Rose, 25ml vanilla vodka, 25ml double cream, 1/2 chilli muddled

The LochNess table set includes an oil pourer and salt & pepper shakers, each with a silicone stopper for easy refill.

Method:

We have one set to give away.

Ingredients:

Shake all the ingredients together and double strain. Serve with chilli and white chocolate flakes.

Amy’s Baking Year t

Amy-Beth Ellice JOHN BLAKE PUBLISHING LTD, £14.99 In this stunningly produced book, Amy-Beth Ellice charts a mouthwatering journey through the seasons, using easy-to-follow recipes. From cute cupcakes to macarons, tarts, sponges, jams and gingerbread, Amy’s Baking Year contains treats for all occasion. This book is perfect for all baking abilities. We have 5 copies to give away. 4 . TASTY 18

EDITOR’S CHOICE

Made of high quality glass, this inspired half pint is exactly what you would expect from the name: A pint glass sliced in half to make a half pint glass!

Easter Eggs s

We love these new Elizabeth Shaw Easter eggs. The limited edition Large Zesty Crisp Collection Egg combines a deliciously smooth milk chocolate egg with a selection of fruit crisps. Slightly more masculine is the Large Whisky Collection Egg, a rich dark chocolate egg with a luxurious selection of 8 finest liqueur chocolates from world famous Whisky brands. Elizabeth Shaw’s Easter range is available in supermarkets nationwide priced at £10.

This designer glass is a great gift for football fans, after all – it is a game of 2 halves, or just for friends who aren’t big drinkers but still like to fit in. From the front, the half pint glass looks just like a full pint. It is only from the side that the visual deception reveals itself. We have one to give away.

The Breaking Bad Cookbook

5 Half Pint Glass

Chris Mitchell, JOHN BLAKE PUBLISHING LTD, £9.99 Heisenburgers, Schraderbrau, Chilean fish stew – this book abounds with simple but tasty recipes packed with not just flavor but nods, winks and references to the hugely successful TV show, both direct and subtle which fans are sure to love. We have 5 copies to give away.

COMPETITION Please include your prize preference on the entry form. For a chance to win, solve this Sudoku puzzle in which the numbers 1-9 must appear ONCE in each line vertically and horizontally as well as in each grid section. Once complete, add up the figures in the marked squares to find the answer. FILL IN YOUR ANSWER ON THE ENTRY FORM ON PAGE 41

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CHARLIE BIGHAM’S If you have a busy schedule and wish you had more time to prepare a quality fresh dinner, then Charlie Bigham’s meals are for you! Ready in minutes, these delicious meals for two are proper food, providing a homely supper that is just as good, if not better, than cooking from scratch. There are many dishes in the Charlie Bigham’s range including three new sumptuous dishes - Spaghetti Bolognese, Spaghetti Carbonara and Chicken Jalfrezi and Pilau Rice - all perfect for a cosy night in with your other half. Charlie Bigham's Spaghetti Bolognese is made from tender, slowcooked British beef and pork, topped with ripe, juicy cherry tomatoes and a sprinkle of parmesan. Charlie Bigham's Carbonara features spaghetti pasta in a creamy carbonara sauce, topped with delightful smoked pancetta lardons and a sprinkle of parmesan. And, finally, Charlie Bigham's Jalfrezi features tender chicken marinated in a creamy Jalfrezi sauce, topped with crisp peppers and served on a bed of delicate Pilau Rice. These mouthwatering dishes are available in Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Ocado, Booths and Budgens, priced at £7.00. For more information on Charlie Bigham’s, please visit www.bighams.com

COMPETITION Serve your Charlie Bigham’s meals on this pretty porcelain 16piece dinner set. We have one set to give away.

Locate each of the listed TEAS in the grid. When complete, read down the unused letters to reveal another. ASSAM BLACK BUBBLE CEYLON CHAI CHUN MEE CINNAMON DARJEELING DIMBULA DUST EARL GREY GREEN GUNPOWDER GYOKURO HERBAL JASMINE KEEMUN LAPSANG SOUCHONG 6 . TASTY 18

NILGIRI NUTMEG OOLONG ORANGE PEKOE PEPPERMINT POUCHONG PU-ERH SAINT JAMES SENCHA TAPIOCA TIEGUANYIN TURKISH VANILLA WHITE YELLOW YIN ZHEN YUNNAN

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TEN ACRE

Ten Acre are the innovative, quirky and award winning creators of Ten Acre premium hand cooked crisps, made with a large helping of love, heaps of crunch and a pinch of eccentricity. At Tasty magazine, we love this fun and flavoursome brand and are so pleased theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve now expanded their range to include popcorn! Freshly handpicked from the Popperley orchards of Ten Acre where popping trees bloom and grow, this isn't just any popcorn - it also gluten, dairy and MSG free as well as vegan and vegetarian. And, not to mention fewer than 80 calories per serving! Following in the Ten Acre tradition, each of the five new and luxurious flavours is uniquely named... Cornelius Popperley's Sour Cream & Chive, Captain Theodore's Lime & Sea Salt, Cousin Maisie's Fennel & Lemon, Ambrose Popperley's Wasabi and Aunty Winifred's Sweet & Salty. We have two hampers to give away, one containing premium hand cooked crisps and the other containing popcorn. www.tenacrepopcorn.co.uk

COMPETITION Two winners will each receive a hamper of either Ten Acre crisps or popcorn. To enter, fit the listed words into the grid. Once complete, rearrange the circled letters to find the answer. 3 letters Ark Egg Emu Gem Gnu Ink Oar Off Ova Pun Sun UFO

Pumpkin

Snowflake Youngster

9 letters Horoscope Millennia

5 letters Actor Egypt Franc Puffy 7 letters Courage Imagine Plumber

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COOKING FOR TWO

Winter Wonderland Viva strawberry andCake spinach salad with ham • Serves 12 • Oven temperature: 160 C • Baking time: 75mins

This salad is perfect as a starter for a romantic dinner or a weekend lunch for two. • Serves 2 • Prep time : 10 minutes • Cook time : 5 minutes Ingredients: for the dressing 2 tbsp light olive oil 1 tbsp raspberry vinegar 1 tsp single cream 1 tsp runny honey ½ tsp freshly ground course black pepper for the salad 1 x 225g bag of baby spinach leaves, washed 2 large slices of Bayonne ham, torn into pieces 12 Viva strawberries, hulled and sliced

Method: 1. Make the dressing by putting all of the ingredients into a small bowl or jug, whisk them all together, adjust the seasoning if necessary and set aside. 2. In a large wok, place half of the spinach leaves into the pan and with a tablespoon of water, sauté over a high heat until just wilted. 3. Arrange the wilted spinach on a serving plate, or two individual plates and add the uncooked spinach leaves. Place the pieces of Bayonne ham in and around the spinach leaves along with the sliced Viva strawberries and drizzle over the dressing just before serving. http://vivastrawberry.co.uk/ 8 . TASTY 18

NAKD BARS

We love Nākd bars, a genuinely healthy and amazingly appetising snack that also tastes great. Unlike other ‘healthy’ snack bars, Nākd bars have no sugary syrups and mysterious additives and, instead, are made with a wholefood approach. Nākd bars, on the other hand, rely on tasty raw fruit, nuts and natural flavours all rolled together. That’s it. Simply wholefoods and nothing else. Consequently, they are genuine nutritional powerhouses bursting with natural raw nutrients, are wheat, dairy and gluten free, vegan and some of the bars even count as one of your five a day. Available in seven gorgeous flavours, Nākd snack bars are widely available in supermarkets and at www.naturalbalancefoods.co.uk priced at just 75p a bar.

We have one Nakd favourites box to give away, containing several tasty flavours from the range.

COMPETITION Sharp’s ofinto a range away are giving WePlace all of the listed words the spiral beers. Connoisseur puzzle. Each succeeding word, working clockwise, shares letters from the into the clockwise wordstwo the listed Place end Each of theword preceding When 2 letters its last sharesword. spiral. complete, the marked Once word.squares 2 of the following the first rearrange with to find your answer. the letters in the rearrange complete, marked squares to find A TASTY DISH. AFTERMATH GARIBALDI NAUSEA

FILL IN YOUR ANSWER ON THE ENTRY FORM ON PAGE 41

ARIZONA

GEISHA

NICKNAME

ARMADILLO

GHETTO

OMEGA

BOARDROOM

HANDLEBAR

ORANGE

CHINCHILLA

KNEEL

PANDA

COYPU

LAZULI

PUPA

DAIQUIRI

LIMBO

RICH

DILEMMA

LOOSELEAF

THIGH

EAVESDROP

MACARONI

TOBACCO

ELEVATOR

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CREATIVE CANAPÉS

1. First, make the dressing by whisking together the egg yolk, lemon juice, anchovies and garlic clove and gradually whisk in the olive oil to thicken the mixture. Add the grated ParmiganoReggiano cheese and gradually whisk in the double cream, followed by the mascarpone cheese. Season to taste 2. Assemble the canapés by taking leaves of the chicory and filling with a little dressing, followed by a few cubes of chorizo and plenty of smoked chicken

Makes about 20 canapés

Ingredients: 2 bulbs red chicory 30g chorizo, diced 100g smoked chicken, thinly sliced 1 handful basil leaves, roughly chopped 25g Parmigano-Reggiano cheese, to serve

Caesar Dressing: 1 egg yolk Juice of ½ lemon ½ tbsp finely chopped anchovies 1 garlic clove, crushed 3 tbsp olive oil 20g Parmigano-Reggiano cheese, grated 2 tbsp double cream

3. Drizzle a little with more dressing over each canapé and top with chopped basil leaves and shaved Parmigano-Reggiano cheese before serving Cook’s tip: To save some time, try making the dressing in advance, remembering to keep it refrigerated.

Smoked chicken Caesar salad leaf canapés with Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings 10 . TASTY 18

HANDY GADGET

We give top marks to this lovely pearlescent red toaster from Breville. As well as reliably producing evenly browned toast, it also has several features and settings to allow you to choose exactly how you like your toast; thick, think, lightly browned or crispy. There is even a ‘lift and look’ feature so that you can view the progress of your toast without cancelling the cycle.

COMPETITION We have one toaster to give away. To enter the competition, place the listed words correctly into the grid. See if you can work out a word to appear in the circles. 4 letters BEAT

7 letters

IOTA

ASSURED

LARD

EZEKIEL

PEAS

FONDANT GIBLETS

5 letters

PICCOLO

EVENS

SET-BACK

LIEGE TEPEE

8 letters

TRACE

ALLSPICE BARBECUE

6 letters

DESPOTIC

EXOTIC

SEED COAT

STUFFING

SERENGETI

15 letters

PICKLE

STEAK PIE

TROTTERS

SUGAR LOAF

CLARIFIED BUTTER

WALNUT

STRAINER

9 letters

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ELECTRIC TOASTER TASTY 18 . 11

Collins Crosswords Plus It’s you against the electronic brain, so can you beat it? Features a crossword

helper, anagram finder, spell checker and the “hint” function. Games include Hangman, Target, Word Squares, Sudoku, Wordoku, Jotto, Double Jeopardy, Word Mix, Code Words, Word Search and Word Tiles, Chess, Draughts, Reversi, Four-Ina-Line and Mazes. Touch screen LCD display with back light, controllable contrast and a zoom feature.

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COOKING THE BOOKS

1. SAVOUR CHINATOWN

3. HOTEL CHOCOLAT

ANNETTE TAN GATEHOUSE PUBLISHING, £16.99

Savour Chinatown pays tribute to a local enclave in Singapore featuring the many stories behind the history of the food served there and how it has developed over the years. Singapore is famous for its many streets that house food stalls and restaurants that have served many generations of devoted foodies. Yet as the years pass and neighbourhoods change, that knowledge is slowly being lost and Singapore's food heritage is in danger of forgetting its past and losing its sense of place. Savour Chinatown collects and gathers these stories so they're not lost to future generations and also celebrates the diversity of hawker stalls, shops and businesses that have existed over the past 100 years.

2. LIQUID INTELLIGENCE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF THE PERFECT COCKTAIL NORTON AND CO., £23

Dave Arnold’s philosophy is simple: If you think like a scientist, you can make better drinks. Liquid Intelligence takes readers behind the bar and into the lab, where Arnold tinkers with temperature, carbonation, sugar concentration, and acidity in search of new ways to enhance classic cocktails, from bubble formation to the ideal sugar compound for a daiquiri. With innovative techniques—clarifying cloudy liquids using gelatins, chilling drinks with liquid nitrogen—and practical tips for making infused liquors and homemade bitters, Liquid Intelligence is for anyone eager to learn the hows and whys of a beautifully made drink.

A NEW WAY OF COOKING WITH CHOCOLATE HEADLINE, £20

With a variety of chocolate recipes, from energy boosting breakfasts to seductive bakes and puddings, this luxurious book has something for all tastes. Find out how to use the whole bean, from the shell to the nibs, cocoa powder to bar. And how to roast your own beans and even create a bar of your own. Uniquely, each recipe has a Cocoa Factor to indicate the depth of flavour, the cocoa percentage and region that will best suit the dish. Perfect for chocolate lovers!

4. SESAME & SPICE BAKING FROM THE EAST END TO THE MIDDLE EAST ANNE SHOOTER HEADLINE, £25

Anne Shooter has always been inspired by her Jewish family recipes and now brings us her very own collection of these traditional bakes, some with a modern interpretation. A cinnamon coffee cake from the US via Eastern Europe, an apple and blackberry traybake, pomegranate drizzle cake from Jerusalem, flourless chocolate, pistachio and walnut brownies, halva shortbread and a chocolate challah bread and butter pudding. A delicious collection for anyone who loves baking.

COMPETITION This is your chance to win any of the books on offer on these pages. Please include your preference on the entry form. For a chance to win, work out these six anagrams and decide which is the odd one out. FILL IN YOUR ANSWER ON THE ENTRY FORM ON PAGE 41

IRON LIS

ELVIS RIDES

KERB SIT

PRUM

SLOB RET

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CHOCOLATE TOUR

The Golden Ticket Win a Chocolate Ecstasy Tour For Two, a deliciously indulgent day learning about coffee and chocolate.

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highway by the market stalls that are synonymous with this area of London. Your guide will waste no time supplying you with a sample of single-origin filter coffee accompanied by one of Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best pastries to kick start the adventure. Did you know coffee was originally eaten? And chocolate was originally only drunk? On this Coffee &

CHOCOLATE TOUR

Chocolate tour you can do both – but the eating of coffee will be restricted to within chocolate! Coffee and chocolate are a natural pairing and many people who love coffee tend to have a penchant for chocolate too. This is a leisurely walking tour where one can sit at each location you visit, sampling bars, truffles, brownie, biscuits and coffee until your heart’s content. While tasting these delectable treats you will learn about your area. Along the way your guides will be sure to point out those infamous film landmarks for Hugh Grant / Julia Roberts fans and then share with you the less glamourous history of Notting Hill’s famous serial murderer and notorious riots. This tour is for those with a serious caffeine addiction (or just a mild interest!). You will also learn and have the opportunity to sample a range of chocolate of differing percentages of cocoa on this tour, and maybe even see a chocolatier at work. Tours available throughout London and now debuting in Brighton.

COMPETITION We have a Chocolate Ecstacy Tour for two to give away. For a chance to win, start at the highlighted square and move vertically and horizontally through the grid to find WORDS RELATING TO CHOCOLATE. Can you decide the last in the list?

More tours available at www.chocolateecstasytours.com FILL IN YOUR ANSWER ON THE ENTRY FORM ON PAGE 41

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RESTAURANT

Quality food and service at the new Steakhouse in Colchester

Colchester is the fourth lucky town in East Anglia to welcome a Middletons Steakhouse & Grill restaurant, part of an independent chain renowned for great service and quality of produce. Located in a 17th century red brick building on North Hill, the new restaurant seats up to 130 people across the

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main dining floor and a mezzanine area. The menu features a range of affordable dishes, all prepared with great quality ingredients, including signature steaks, grills, seafood, burgers, pasta dishes and vegetarian options. The contemporary restaurant design provides a relaxed, warming atmosphere for diners as they enjoy their food and, to add an extra special touch, customers can watch their food being prepared by the chefs through an open pass. Middletons Steakhouse & Grill Colchester is located on 19-20 North Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DZ. It is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week from 12pm – 11pm. Customers can also enjoy a lunch time special of three courses for £9.95 from Monday to Saturday, from 12pm – 3pm. To find out more about the new restaurant visit www.middletons-shg.co.uk or email colchester@middletons-shg.co.uk

MIDDLETONS STEAKHOUSE & GRILL

COMPETITION One lucky winner will win a 3-course meal for two, up to the value of £50 with a complimentary house bottle of wine. Place all of the listed words correctly into this crossword grid. When complete, read down the circled letters to reveal the answer. 3 letters

LIMB

OUNCE

ILK

5 letters

SUEDE

OWL

CHURN

SYRUP

SHE

FEMUR

YOUTH

YOU

FLOUR FRUIT

7 letters

4 letters

FUDGE

BASHFUL

BEAU

GUEST

GRIFFIN

DUNK

ISLES

PANTHER

GURU

LUCKY

PREFECT FILL IN YOUR ANSWER ON THE ENTRY FORM ON PAGE 41

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CRANKS BREAD

A whole lotta

Cranks distinctive range of breads are fresh, natural and wholesome Partnered with celebrated TV chef Richard Corrigan, Cranks have devised a range of exciting new flavoured loaves. Using ingredients including olives, coriander, apples and figs, Corrigan and Cranks have fused flavours that liven up the everyday loaf. BREADITERRANEAN is a gloriously tasty loaf made with red and green peppers, olives, red onion and sundried tomatoes. CARRY ON CARROT is an aromatic loaf, made with pumpkin seeds, carrot and coriander with a special touch of orange zest for added zing! HIPPITY HOMITY is a scrumptious pie of a loaf, inspired by Cranks’ favourite Homity Pie, made with mature cheddar, roasted potato, leek, onion and a hint of parsley. The versatile new loaves are jam-packed with ingredients that will really appeal to the most adventurous tastebuds, and can be enjoyed on their own, toasted, as a sandwich or even as part of a recipe. The full range of loaves will be available at selected Waitrose stores from £1.45£1.69. Check out the Cranks range on their website: http://www.cranks.co.uk/

The new Cranks range is accompanied by a selection of original vegetarian recipes to make the most of their whole loaves. Find them on the website: www.cranks.co.uk 18 . TASTY 18

loaves! COMPETITION We have a breadmaker to offer as a prize. For a chance to win, fill in this barred crossword. Rearrange the letters in the marked squares to find your answer. Across 1. Armoured glove 8. Empty space 11. Person from 'Down Under' 14. Jumbo jet 15. Contract (a muscle) 16. Danger 17. Formal expression of praise 19. Pixie 21. Outside 24. Descend by rope 25. Human creativity 26. Blaze 27. Crockery item 29. Score of zero 30. Provided with food 32. Fountain pen tip 33. Set fire to 34. Concord 35. Tributary 36. Writing table 37. Criminal's escape

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SWEDISH TASTES

Quick and Easy Salmon Lasagne with Västerbottensost Ready in a matter of minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for an elegant mid-week meal or last minute dinner party dish. • Serves 4 Ingredients: 8 fresh lasagne sheets 200g spinach 2 tbsp soured cream 100g gravadlax 12 slices Västerbottensost Zest of ½ lemon, plus 4 thin lemon wedges 2 tbsp dill Freshly ground black pepper

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Method:

1. Bring a large pan of boiling water to the boil and cook the lasagne sheets for a few minutes until al dente. 2. Wash the spinach and steam in a pan until just wilted, then stir in the soured cream and season well. 3. Fold a sheet of lasagne on each plate and layer up with a little spinach, gravadlax, Västerbottensost, lemon and dill. Then do the same again with the second piece of lasagne, finishing with a generous sprinkling of black pepper. 4. Serve each plate with a lemon wedge on the side.

DHANIYA

New Indian pastes and rubs

Roy and Usha Verman have brought together their love of food - its excitement, liveliness and fusion of aromatic tastes - and launched Dhaniya, a fabulous range of authentic Indian pastes and rubs. Presented in convenient jars, the new pastes and rubs offer an authentic, easy to use, cost and time effective solution for proper Indian cooking at home. All that is needed is fresh vegetables, meat or fish and a few store cupboard essentials. The full Dhaniya range is made using only fresh ingredients - no additives or flavourings, is gluten free and suitable for vegetarians. Our favourites

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include the Spiced Korma Paste, similar to a korma but with a more complex depth of flavour; and the Spiced Pomegranate Rub, made using dried pomegranate seeds and other spices. www.dhaniya.co.uk

COMPETITION We have two Dhaniya gift boxes to give away. Decide the 3 letters in each row which will complete a word. Once complete, read down the letters in the marked squares to find your answer.

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CHOCOLATE PIZZA

This delicious chocolate pizza has a slim trim crust of Belgian chocolate and is topped with Vanilla fudge pieces, chunks of chocolate brownie cookie and white chocolate curls. It is presented in an authentic cardboard pizza box. For more information, toppings and sizes see the website: www.gourmetchocolatepizza.co.uk

COMPETITION One lucky winner will receive a chocolate pizza. See if you can find the 38 listed words hidden within this wordsearch grid. When complete, the unused letters reading from left to right starting at the top, should spell out the name of a famous chef. AIOLI

GROG

SAVORY

SOY

TEA

VINEGAR

BAKE

HAM

SNOW

STEEL

TIN

WINE

BAKING

HASH

SODA

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TRACE

WOK

BASIL

HONEY

SOUP

SWEET

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BEAT

HOOK

BEER

JUG

BIN

KNUCKLE

BUN

LARD

CAN

LEAVEN

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MANNA

CHILL

MARINATE

CHINA WARE

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MILL

CRUET

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CUP

NEGUS

DISH MOP

PAN

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EGG

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FILLET

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FLIP

RACK

GIGOT

RUSK

GRID IRON

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DO SOMETHING DELICIOUS

Finest foodie gifts A new web site offers fabulous food and drink gift ideas Do Something Delicious is a tasty new food and drink marketplace, showcasing some of the UK’s most delicious food and drink producers and their gifts, experiences, events, gadgets, kits and subscriptions. Food and drink is one of the UK’s most gifted products, and it’s easy to see why; food and drink is something that all of us can enjoy, from gourmet gift sets to personalised chocolate to cookery classes. Do Something Delicious is seeking out the very best products, gift ideas and

foodie experiences and bringing them together in one delicious place. Among the highlights is a Grow your own Tea gift set, Cider Making Workshop, bread making classes, gorgeous chocolate ‘bling’ and beautiful edible flower lollipops. Many of the most popular products make it easy for you to Do Something Delicious at home, and we’ve selected three that are particularly tasty. More can be found at www.dosomethingdelicious.com

Punjabi Cookery Course Kit s

A beautiful box of delights, this cooking school in a box will help you create copious quantities of authentic Punjabi curries from scratch. This stunning gift box is packed with generations of traditional cooking know-how, inspiration, advice and a treasure trove of spices to start you on a journey of discovery into Punjabi cooking.

Grow Your Own Edible Flowers For Salads s Edible flowers are an important part of many regional cuisines but knowing which flowers are safe to eat and truly delicious can be challenging. This special gift pack contains five seed packs, each variety carefully selected for their edibility in salads, including flavour, aroma and beauty.

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Grow Your Own Edible Flowers For Cakes s

Enthusiastic bakers and cake decorators will love this thoughtful gift box of edible flower seeds, each variety carefully selected for its suitability for cake decorating and garnishes.

Each edible flower gift box will include five flower seed packs, wooden plant label, growing and harvesting instructions and a selection of edible flower recipe cards to help you get the very best from your harvest.

COMPETITION One lucky reader will win three kits from this new generation of retailer.

See if you can crack the code to this coded crossword where every letter of the alphabet has a numerical equivalent from 1 to 26. A chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name will be revealed in the Answerline below.

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TASTY TRAY BAKES

Breakfast Flapjack These easy oat-filled breakfast flapjacks are chock-full of fruit and nuts. This flapjack recipe combines golden syrup, dried cranberries, oats and banana with a medley of nuts plus sunflower and sesame seeds for added texture. But it’s so simple to make – just mix everything up, smooth into a baking tin and cut into delicious chewy wedges once it comes out of the oven. Ingredients: 85 g (3oz) mixed nuts e.g. walnuts, almonds, pecans, roughly chopped

• Serves 12 • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cooking Time: 20 minutes

200 g (7oz) rolled oats 85 g (3oz) self-raising flour 40 g (1½ oz) dried cranberries 70 g (2½ oz) unrefined demerara sugar 125 g (4oz) melted Flora Buttery 3 tbsp golden syrup 2 bananas , mashed 1 egg 12.5 g (½ oz) sunflower seeds 12.5 g (½ oz) white sesame seeds

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Method: 1. Pre heat oven to 180°C, 160°C fan, gas mark 4. 2. Place all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir in the Flora and syrup with the bananas and egg. 3. Mix well and spoon into a greased shallow 22cm (9 inch) square tin. Smooth the surface and sprinkle with the seeds. 4. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until cooked. Mark into 12 slices whilst still warm.

GLASS TUMBLERS

We love these beautifully bright glass tumblers. All with a different colour swirl, they make it easy to identify your own drink at a dinner party.

COMPETITION We have one set of tumblers to give away. To enter the competition, solve this backwards crossword. All of the answers to this crossword are written BACKWARDS. The across answers are written from right to left and the down answers are written from bottom to top. Your answer will be revealed by reading down the marked squares. Across 1. Protective armour piece (S) 4. Scrubland (H) 8. Racehorse aged one (Y) 10. Twins starsign (G) 11. Road around a town (B) 12. Twister (T) 13. Chinese knife and fork? (C) 15. Partiality (B) 16. Way out (E) 18. Air hostess (S) 21. Crevice (F) 22. Sparing (F) 24. Ordinary (N) 25. Charmer (R) 26. Country on the Nile (E) 27. Summer month (A)

14. Pioneer (M) 17. Scent (P) 18. First book of the bible (G)

19. Non-clergy (S) 20. Scottish city (G) 23. Illicit love affair (A)

Down 1. Ecclesiastical council (S) 2. Urge (I) 3. Day of rest (S) 5. Battle carriage (C) 6. Canned fish (S) 7. Unlucky number (T) 9. Foot massage system (R) FILL IN YOUR ANSWER ON THE ENTRY FORM ON PAGE 41

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UIG LODGE HAMPER

Superior Scottish Smoked Salmon Amidst turquoise sea, white sand, dramatic mountains and shimmering lochs, Uig Lodge is set in one of the most spectacular positions in Scotland, overlooking the magnificent Uig Bay on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis. Since 1984, Uig Lodge has been hand-producing some of the finest smoked salmon that can be found in Scotland. Using only prime Scottish Atlantic Salmon from RSPCA accredited farms, the smokehouse prides itself in its unique curing process which ensures that Uig Lodge smoked salmon possesses the perfect texture and delicious flavour which we know our customers prefer. Each fish is treated independently and even the prevailing weather conditions at the time of the smoke are taken into account. It is these small but crucial details that put Uig Lodge smoked salmon head and shoulders above the mass produced smoked salmon that it is too readily available nowadays. Tasty Readers can win a Uig Lodge Hamper- full of delicious handpicked produce from Scotland including: half a side of awardwinning Uig Lodge smoked salmon, cheese, fruit cake, whisky, local marmalade and chocolate truffles. RRP ÂŁ120 inc P&P www.uiglodge.co.uk - 01851 672 396

COMPETITION One lucky winner will win a Uig Lodge Hamper. For a chance to win, solve the anagrams below to make 7 traditional Scottish foods and ingredients. Place the words into the grid and read down the marked squares to find your answer.

GAGS HI PENES 28 . TASTY 18

BERTHAS ROD EFEB

ROUGES ALMONDS SMOKE (6,6)

GRID ROPE

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WINE REVIEW

Nederburg Wines s

For this edition of Tasty, we have decided to the review a reasonably priced range of delightful wines from Nederburg. Please enjoy from this fabulous selection that provide a go to bottle for a dinner party. WINEMASTER’S RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON, £8.99 Aromas of blackcurrants and cherries with violets and nuances of vanilla oak spice in the background. Cabernet Sauvignon is known for its depth of flavour and aroma. It’s excellent served with heart-warming roast lamb, coq au vin, red meat steak, venison, mature cheese and pizza and pasta dishes. s

COMPETITION We have three bottles of Nederburg wine to give away.

s WINEMASTER’S RESERVE SHIRAZ, £9.99 An abundance of plums and prunes with a hint of banana and slight oak spices in the background.

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GREAT GADGET

As well as grilling various breads and sandwiches, this versatile griddle is also ideal for cooking all kinds of meat such as chicken, beef and lamb. The hinged lid allows any thickness of food to be cooked evenly, from thin slices of bacon all the way to a chunky Panini. And, to make your dish a much healthier option, the ridged plates and removeable drip tray allow fat and grease to be removed from the food. We have one Sandwich Press/Griddle to give away. Place the words in one of the hexagonal cells either clockwise or anti clockwise so that all touching letters in the cell are the same as the adjacent linked cell. See if you can complete the puzzle to identify your answer in the coloured hexagon.

COMPETITION BAOBAB

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BROKEN

MISFIT

BUFFET

OBTAIN

DOCTOR

REWARD

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SUBWAY

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YUTAKA’S SUSHI KITS

Time to Maki that Sushi

COMPETITION For a shrimply sensational eating experience, Yutaka’s Sushi Kit for 2 contains everything needed to become a master at sushi making. This simple to use kit makes it easy to create stunning sushi any day of the week! The kit, which includes essential ingredients such as nori seaweed, ginger, sushi rice and wasabi paste, is a great introduction to Japanese cuisine. It includes instructions to make sushi in just 3 easy steps, with the

opportunity to get creative with a variety of fillings. The Yutaka brand was first launched in 1995 is the leading Japanese food range in 16 countries across the globe. Yutaka takes inspiration from famously healthy, flavoursome and attractive Japanese cuisine to give the ardent foodie a unique eating experience. Yutaka’s Sushi Kit for 2 can be bought for 4.99 from Sainsbury’s supermarkets or from a variety of online stores.

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We have four sushi kits to give away. For a chance to win, fit all of the words into the grid. Once complete, rearrange the marked letters to find your answer. FRIDAY

RAFFLE

LATELY

RATIOS

ORALLY

THIRTY

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CHOCOLUTION

Chocolate is good for you! Despite what you may think after those indulgent Christmas months, now is the time for chocolate! Most of us feel like we should cut back on chocolate; that it’s not healthy. But actually, cocoa (aka cacao) – the key ingredient in chocolate – is good for you. The chocolate we generally grew up on, however, was highly processed, low in cocoa solid’ content (12% – 34%) and high in fat and refined sugar. In the UK three in five of us eat this type of chocolate most of the time and it’s this highly processed chocolate we’re told not to eat too

much of and with good reason.

learn the truth for himself.

You see, as with most things, to get the best from chocolate it’s a simple matter of quality versus quantity.

The vast differences between the highly processed milk chocolate of our youth and the powerful healing food he learned about during his research, created a dynamic tension. It was out of this place that The Chocolution was born. Redefine your relationship with the powerful (and healthy) potentials of chocolate.

After a journey deep into the Peruvian Amazon to learn the true nature of chocolate. Founder of Choculation,Kieran Renihan, found that cacao is a powerful food with an immense capacity to heal many aspects of the human body and mind. Armed with this new information about cacao the ‘main’ ingredient in chocolate, Renihan returned back to the UK and undertook research to

The Chocolution's unique range of Chocolate Exploration Kits are the perfect Valentine's gifts for the chocolate lover, gastro-explorers and families who love to learn together. http://thechocolution.com

COMPETITION We have 3 Chocolution boxes to give away. For a chance to win, see if you can make four five-letter words out of the conundrum CHOCOLUTION. ............................................ 32 . TASTY 18

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INDIAN SPICE TIN

Turkey Curry This delicious recipe uses a variety of flavoursome spices. Win your very own set in the competition below. Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 25g/1oz unsalted butter 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 2.5cm/1in knob of fresh ginger, peeled and grated 1 red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped 8 Spice Kitchen green cardamom pods, slightly crushed 1 tsp Spice Kitchen ground cumin 1 tbsp Spice Kitchen ground turmeric Â˝ tsp Spice Kitchen chilli powder 1 tsp Spice Kitchen garam masala 1 tsp Spice Kitchen ground coriander powder 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed 570ml/1pt chicken or turkey stock 125ml/4fl oz yoghurt 85ml/3fl oz double cream 1 tbsp lemon juice 6 large handfuls roast turkey, chopped 1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Method: 1. Heat the oil and butter in a large non-stick casserole pot. 2. Add the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the garlic, ginger, chilli, cardamom, cumin, turmeric, garam masala and ground coriander. Cook over a medium heat until the onion is soft, being careful not to burn the spices. 3. Add the potatoes and butternut squash and cook until the potato begins to stick to the bottom of the pan slightly. 4. Add the stock and bring to the boil. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper. 5. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the potatoes and butternut squash are tender. 6. Stir in the yoghurt and cream, then add the lemon juice.

COMPETITION One lucky reader will win this Indian spice tin with an assortment of spices & handmade silk cover. The tin contains: Cardamon, Cloves, Cinnamon Sticks, Kashmiri Chilli Powder, Cumin Seeds, Ground Coriander, Spice Kitchen Garam Masala, Mustard Seeds, Turmeric Powder and Home Grown Curry leaves. Spice Kitchen is an online shop specialising in high quality handblended and homeground Indian Spices. They sell various cookware that can help you to create authentic Indian food. Their specialty Spice Tins, which are known as 'Masala Dabbas' in India, beautifully packaged in shiny stainless steel tins, contain 7 seperate containers for easy access to the myriad of spices that you will need to create perfectly blended indian dishes and curries. Available at www.spicekitchenuk.com To enter, answer the following question...

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HOTEL REVIEW

The Spread Eagle Hotel Historic luxury in the South Downs

Set in the heart of the historic Sussex market town of Midhurst, The Spread Eagle Hotel is one of the oldest Coaching Inns still in existence in the UK, dating back to 1430. Today it is the quintessentially English historic hotel, retaining its heritage, yet providing every contemporary comfort. Stepping into the hotel is like taking a journey back in time. Relax in the comfortable leather chairs of the 15th-century lounge with its ancient oak beams and leaded-light windows, warmed by huge open fire in the cooler months. Just above the lounge is the Queen's Suite, said to have accommodated Elizabeth I when she came this way in 1591. The sentried hallway leads to the Restaurant with its inglenook fireplace and stained glass windows, where guests enjoy fine dining in traditional surroundings. The Spread Eagle's 39 bedrooms and suites are all individually designed and decorated and many are furnished with antiques, reflecting the history of the hotel. There are fascinating stories associated with some of the rooms, such as the White Room which has a secret passage reputedly used by 34 . TASTY 18

fleeing smugglers and the Queen's Suite with its unique feature, a wig closet that may be the last one left in a hotel in England. The Spread Eagle Spa brings a distinctly contemporary touch to this historic hotel, with excellent facilities beneath a Scandinavianstyle vaulted wooden ceiling. It is the perfect spot to swim in the indoor heated pool, or relax in either the Jacuzzi Spa Pool, Scandinavian Sauna or Steam Room. Alternatively, you can workout in the well-equipped, airconditioned Fitness Suite or enjoy a rejuvenating body or beauty treatment in one of the Spa's three temperature-controlled treatment rooms. For those seeking the ultimate in well-being, day and overnight Spa Packages are available for men, women and couples. The market town of Midhurst set in the South Downs is a popular base for walkers, fishing enthusiasts, golfers and polo players. There are grand country houses to visit, sporting events and all the pleasures of the British seaside. The Midhurst district is a 'hidden jewel'. From the local antiques and tea shops to the South Downs National Park and the town is the gateway to a plethora of experiences, all within a stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throw of the hotel. Tasty readers can win an overnight getaway for two. The Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa South Street, Midhurst West Sussex, GU29 9NH 01730 816911 spreadeagle@hshotels.co.uk

COMPETITION Win an overnight stay for two at The Spread Eagle Hotel. Instead of words we have numbers in this grid. For your chance to win, place the numbers correctly into the grid to identify the number in the marked squares for your prize answer.

3 figures 024 123 202 265 403 421 543 622 641 644

684 685 4 figures 8413 9013 9383 9937

61311 81438 92267 7 figures 2887654 3103575 4178516 6679104

5 figures 15620

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PUSSER’S RUM

Pusser's is an authentic navy rum, not just a dark rum. The definition of a real navy rum is that is has to be distilled in a wooden still. There are only two production capacity wooden pot stills in the world and both are dedicated to producing Pusser's rum.

COMPETITION

Hot Buttered Rum

We have one bottle of Pusser's Rum to give away. To enter the competition, design the puzzle as well as solving the clues. The puzzle is fully symmetrical. Rearrange the letters in the marked squares to find a facial feature.

(pictured above) 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 2 cups light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg Pinch ground cloves Pinch salt Pusser’s Rum

Painkiller Recipe 35ml Pusser’s 40%abv rum 25ml Coco Re’al cream of coconut 25ml orange juice 100ml pineapple juice Shake all ingredients together with ice. Strain in to glass over fresh ice. Garnish with further 15ml of Pusser’s 54.5%abv rum and fresh ground nutmeg

Pusser’s Grog Pour 2oz of Pusser’s rum into glass full of ice Add 1 teaspoon of unrefined dark cane sugar Squeeze half a lime into the glass and stir Garnish with another wedge and serve

Across 1. River, conduit or stream (W) 7. Heavy bladed tool (A) 8. Tubular pasta (P) 10. Zero (N) 11. Small isopod found under stones (W) 13. Dance designer (C) 14. Bedtime songs (L) 15. The present moment (N) 36 . TASTY 18

17. Period of rule (R) 18. Physically healthy (F) 19. Magical spell (E) Down 2. Primate (A) 3. Inferno (C) 4. Centre of the solar system (S) 5. Contestant (P)

6. Energy used as a power source (E) 8. Rotating device to move a boat (P) 9. Teaching (E) 11. Curlicue (W) 12. Spirit of a culture (E) 16. Come first (W) 18. Fish’s locomotion organ (F)

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ROBERT’S BAKERY

Springtime Sandwiches Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 Roberts 50% White 50% Wholemeal rolls Approximately 8 - 10 good-sized strawberries, sliced 1 – 2 tubs Cottage cheese (as much as you like, that will fit in the rolls!) Iceberg lettuce (try to use the whiter, crispier leaves. Although they’re less nutritious, they give more ‘crunch’ in this dish) Freshly ground black pepper Method: Split the rolls and lay some of the lettuce leaves on the bottom layers. Drain the cottage cheese to remove as much of the liquid as possible. Add a generous layer of cottage cheese, and top with strawberry slices. Season with a generous grind of black pepper, then replace the lids of the rolls. ADD A TWIST: Use reduced-fat ricotta, or low fat soft cheese, instead of the cottage

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WINNERS M Rich, ANDOVER J Slater, LYTHAM ST. ANNES Mrs Mutton, NEWTON ABBOT E Reeve, DISS J Thorpe, EASTBOURNE P Ledington, GOSPORT V Cooke, FERRYHILL H Oakley, DONCASTER M Hampson, STONEHAVEN D Ritchie, L Chapman, PETERBOROUGH J Mole, BEDLINGTON P Hodson, HADDINGTON

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ISSUE 16 PAGE 28 LAGER, AGGRO, NERDS, CROSS PAGE 30 PLATONIA PAGE 31 GLASS FIELD PAGE 33 GIMLET PAGE 35 ENNUI, NINTH, THINK PAGE 36 APPLIANCES PAGE 39 LOOMS PAGE 40 BODMIN

YOGA FOR WEIGHT LOSS

For those of you foodies who overindulged this Christmas, shed those pounds with Yoga for Weight Loss. Choreographed by Roxy Shahidi, ITV Actress and Certified Yoga Instructor, to help women lose those unwanted pounds and get them looking and, most importantly, feeling their best. There are times in all of our lives where we may have extra inches we want to shed. This DVD practice has been designed for you to do every day to help you stay in shape and keep you emotionally balanced. Three copies available for Tasty readers!

COMPETITION Three lucky winners will receive a Yogs for Weight Loss DVD. For your chance to win, solve this crossword in which the clues are the answers with the vowels missing. The consonants are in the correct order. Once complete, read down the letters in the marked squares to find your answer. Across 1. SSSS 4. TLNT 9. GG 10. CML 12. M 14. FT 15. LTHM 17. STR 18. SSN 19. TNRRY 24. MMRY 26. TNDM 27. DSSRT 28. L 29. FL 30. LLLY 32. VRY 34. RNWN 35. LCT

Down 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 11. 13. 15. 16. 20. 21. 22. 23. 25. 26. 31. 33.

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BUSY BEING

Busy Being began in 2012 with a small range of bright coloured gifts and homeware items, sold in a local market stall. The range was brilliantly received, and rapidly expanded. Today Busy Being is much more established, stocking over 30 independent shops. They have a broad range of designs on many different products, including; tea towels, cards, posters, bags, notebooks and other lovely gifts for the foodie and beyond. Available at www.busybeing.co.uk and www.notonthehighstreet.com

COMPETITION Three lucky Tasty winners can receive a Busy Being Gift Set, which includes a bright tea towel, cards (perfect for inviting guests to a love-themed dinner party), and a stylish poster that would compliment any kitchen. For a chance to win, solve this clockwise word spiral using the listed words, starting in the top left hand corner. Each succeeding word shares the last two letters of the previous word. Rearrange the the letters in the marked squares to reveal your answer. BASENJI

FUNGI

JITTERBUG

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