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times. The spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues and the UK government have to put in necessary measures to help battle against this unprecedented virus. Because of this the Places&Faces team have been working from home and following all of the guidelines for self isolation and limiting social interaction and we urge all of our readers to do the same. This is why this month we have included lots of home-friendly content. Discover your next binge-worthy box set on pages 22-23 or forget the rest of the world for a couple of hours with one of our great movie suggestions on page 24. Head to page 21 for a selection of the latest cinema releases, and although all of the cinemas have been closed to limit public gathering most studios are opting for an early rental release date on streaming platforms. For example, Trolls World Tour will be released on the likes of Sky Store, Amazon Prime Video, iTunes/Apple TV and Google Play on 4 April with many more to follow. We have also included many great recipes to try your hand at; my particular favourite is the bunny chow, especially if you bake your own bread. I hope you enjoy the April issue of Places&Faces and urge you all to pop the kettle on, stay safe, follow the guidelines, keep calm and carry on.

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Patrick Ness’s critically-acclaimed novel A Monster Calls has been brought vividly to life in an Olivier Award-winning stage show. Performances to be rescheduled for later in the year.

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dazzling insight into love, life and healing, and garnered critical and audience approval when it ran at the Old Vic in London in July 2018, following a brief run at the Bristol Old Vic. It won the 2019 Olivier for Best Entertainment and Family. A Monster Calls is about Conor, a 13-year-old boy who knows his mother is seriously ill – and whose fear grows when no-one will really talk to him about it. Then late one night, a monster pays him a visit: the enormous, ancient yew tree in

his garden comes ferociously to life and begins to tell Conor a series of harsh fables that ultimately help him face the truth of his situation. As a meditation on our fear of loss, our inability to discuss death, and on the power of storytelling to help us make sense of the world, Ness’s 2011 bestselling story struck an almighty chord and quickly became a favourite with readers far beyond the young adult bracket it was aimed at. Beautifully illustrated by Jim Kay, it won huge critical acclaim and was awarded

both the Carnegie and Greenaway Medals for outstanding children’s literature and illustration. The story was inspired by a set of notes left by another writer for Young Adults, Siobhan Dowd, who died in 2007 from breast cancer. In addition to four awardwinning novels, Siobhan left the roots of a fifth short novel which became A Monster Calls as Patrick Ness took up the challenge of bringing her idea to life. The book was taken up by Hollywood and made into a movie starring Liam Neeson in 2017, and then adapted for the stage by director Sally Cookson, whose memorable National Theatre production of Jane Eyre came to Norwich in July 2017. She describes A Monster Calls as packing “an emotional punch”. “It’s a story that celebrates stories, but it also gets under the skin of what we do as a society when it comes to talking about important stuff. And it’s also such a beautiful, fantastical, magical story as well - it’s got all the elements I love.” Ness said: “Siobhan wrote all her books knowing that her breast cancer was terminal; this was going to be her next book, but she passed away sooner than expected. My editor, Denise JohnstoneBurt, didn’t want the idea to disappear.” Still, when she approached Ness, his initial reaction was to say ‘no’. He didn’t want to write a memorial. But then a central image of the book – the moment when Conor comes out of a

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“I like a book that’s got a hundred challenges,” she admits. “I think you can put anything onstage if you’ve got an imaginative team around you – and that’s what audiences go to the theatre to do, to engage their imaginations.” Ness sat in on some rehearsals and he and Cookson both agreed that it was important that the tree wasn’t just a supernatural thing but had to function as a stand-in father figure for Conor. “I didn’t want a realistic tree being trundled in and out, and I didn’t want a puppet,” recalls Cookson. They’d been playing around in the rehearsal room with paper, cardboard, chairs, but it wasn’t clicking. Then someone hung up some ropes – and the monster walked. It’s a thrilling bit of stagecraft, and has captivated audiences – not least A Monster Calls’ own creator. “It’s amazing to me that so much can be created and given to an audience with just ropes and chairs. I found that magic,” Ness said. The material has proved powerfully intense on stage; the show is a tearjerker, but it’s never sentimental, rather unleashing the same sort of elemental emotions as the book, but held in a collective environment. “I think it was cathartic for the audience, watching this story all together,” Cookson said. And she noticed that the London audiences would stay in their seats after the show had finished, sitting with it and talking about it. “That happened every night of the run – and it was a very special thing.” “We realised that the audience didn’t want to leave the auditorium straight after,

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dream to discover he’s smashed up his grandmother’s living room – came to Ness, fully-formed. It was as if Dowd had passed a baton to him – “and my job was to go run with it and make trouble. Because that’s what her books were like, so smart and mischievous and unexpected.” He considers it a collaborative venture, even in book form, insisting on the importance of Kay’s original illustrations too: “there were three of us in the book.” So it’s not surprising Ness was also willing to pass the baton again to Cookson. He was a fan of her theatre work, which often takes a resourceful, highly imaginative devised approach to adapting literary works, and he felt a collective approach would suit A Monster Calls. “A collaborative novel is rare,” acknowledges Ness. “But the idea that in A Monster Calls, we created something bigger than the three of us made it feel like the kind of story that could keep being collaborated on.” Cookson had quite the personal journey with the book herself. A friend recommended it, and she’d devoured it over a weekend. “I instantly knew that I wanted to turn it into a piece theatre,” she said. So she was heartbroken to discover that the theatre rights were not available – so much so, that she struggled to let go, and continued to carry her copy of Ness’s book around with her. About a year and a half later, the artistic director of the Old Vic, Matthew Warchus, invited her in to discuss making a show. He showed her a list of potential books to adapt and at the top of the list was A Monster Calls. Cookson reached into her bag, and pulled out her by now dog-eared copy, and the decision was made. Not that it is an entirely obvious choice for the stage – one of the main characters is a monstrous walking yew tree, after all. But that’s just the sort of challenge that appeals to Cookson.

and so we kept the house open. And we’ll do that on tour as well, so people can just collect their thoughts or discuss it with the people they’ve come with, or even with people they don’t know. “Despite packing an emotional punch, it is ultimately a show that brings together audience and actors to explore some of the harder aspects of being human, and find comfort collectively as the story unfolds.”

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Easter isn’t just about chocolate eggs and indulgence, says Melanie Cook of VisitNorwich

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weather and whilst writing this the weather seems to have taken a bit of a turn for the better at last. It’s still cold but it’s welcoming to see blue sky and sunshine. February 2020 was the wettest on record, beating a slightly less wet February back in 1990! I always think there is something quite magical about spring. The air smells fresh, you feel more optimistic – because generally the weather is getting better – and of course, the days are so much longer than we’ve had to endure through the winter. Easter is traditionally the time when our major visitor attractions open for business. It’s not only the first long holiday of the year for schools, it’s also the first long bank holiday. With glee many of us eagerly anticipate a 4-day weekend. You can get so much done in 4 days; meet friends, cook a special meal, get out and about and still have time to fit in some DIY.

Time off for all ages to enjoy Norwich is a wonderful city, full of green spaces. And we have some truly beautiful parks. I’m definitely going to make a bigger effort this year to enjoy our city parks more often. Eaton Park is a firm favourite, not just for walking but also for their weekly Park Run, tennis courts and 18-hole Crazy Golf. And it’s such a great meeting place. There’s plenty of seating for a chat, a café for coffee and good food and also a place to be a spectator. Parks are such good allround places to spend time too. They’re multi-generational, you can even take the family dog. But I think one of the most appealing aspects of a park visit – or indeed any big outdoor space – is the opportunity for conversation without interruption. Strolling and talking, meeting new people, enjoying simple pleasures – and it’s free. A day out at one of our big attractions is always a win. Again, every generation can enjoy time together doing this. Holkham Hall has its annual Easter Food Fair (11-12 April) as well as a packed agenda of Easter themed activities including trails, crafts, and games. Over the long weekend itself they have The Velveteen Rabbit storytelling in the walled garden, and a special cuddle corner where children can meet rabbits, skinny pigs, and other lovable creatures. Over at Pensthorpe Natural Park (2-19 April) there’s a wildlife-inspired treasure hunt around the reserve. Each day find the

championing the written word by offering two workshops in April for young people. The first takes place on 15 April for ages 13 to 17 and the second is 16 April for ages 11 to 13 years. Both cost just £5 and provide the time for the exploration of writing skills through fun and engaging activities with experienced tutors.

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golden egg; you’ll need to work together as a family to track it down. There’s a prize for the winner and also other themed activities. And if you’ve a child that can’t class a day out a success without getting filthy dirty then also have a go at pond dipping where everyone has explicit permission to get mucky and wet! Pensthorpe is all about the natural world. Running around, playing, spending time with nature, enjoying a safe and clean air environment. What’s not to like? Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure is another fabulous day out with loads of activities planned for the school holidays but this Easter it gets a bit more fabulous because as part of World Autism Week they will be hosting another Accessibility Weekend (4-5 April). Roarrr! will be reducing the music volume and dinosaur sounds across the park and there will be a quiet room available. Some of their Easter characters, who will be based in the Dinosaur Trail, will interact with guests through sign language too. They’ll also have a Mobiloo on site – a mobile accessible toilet with adult-sized changing bench and a hoist.

What to offer older school children?

There’s always a packed agenda of things to do with little ones but often less so for older children, an age group that can be hard to please. This Easter in Norwich there are some interesting activities which are reasonably priced too which might pique their interest.

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If you have or look after older children who are not so keen on writing there is another option. Over the same weekend for £10 there is a 2-day Easter Techathon aimed at 8 to 18-year olds. This is a tech challenge in teams, trying out ideas, discovering what does and doesn’t work, meeting like minded people and experts in their field. It sounds like really great fun.

More tarzan than techie?

Other suggestions to get children off their screens and into physical activities are at OPEN and UEA Sports Park where there are climbing walls to challenge all abilities as well as a host of other activities. Whitlingham Country Park offers an exciting programme of outdoor things to do every school holiday including a Wildlings Club (8-16 years). These range from adventures on the water to archery and survival. The prices are pretty reasonable too.

Just more creative in general?

Magination (6-7 April, £70) is a 2-day workshop at Norwich Puppet Theatre where children will create their own short animation. In control of their own project, they will work from making a story, to designing the characters, and creating the models or drawings. Then they bring their creations to life with animation. This is a perfect workshop for kids who like drawing cartoons or making plasticine models. Finally, for those with young families there’s a really long list of things to do at Easter. Head to visitnorwich.co.uk for full details of everything mentioned here and more. Other days out includes Bure Valley Railway Easter Eggpress; Amazona Zoo, the totally brilliant - My First Play: After the Storm – a retelling of The Tempest at The Garage; Peppa Pig at Norwich Theatre Royal and BeWILDerwood. www.visitnorwich.co.uk 19

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EVERYONE’S favourite rabbit returns and is voiced again by the lovable James Corden. Peter is feeling like everyone only sees him as rebellious, so, when Bea and Thomas decide to go on a trip, Peter sees this as an opportunity to go on the run.

Trolls World Tour

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A Quiet Place Part II 15 | Horror, Thriller THE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED sequel to the award-winning 2018 survival thriller continues to follow the Abbott family as they now face the deadly terrors of the outside world. The original film showed the family struggling to survive in a world where most of Earth’s human and animal populations have been annihilated by sightless extraterrestrial creatures. Now the Abbot’s are forced to venture into the unknown in absolute silence, where they soon realise the creatures

that hunt by sound are not the only threats lurking beyond the sand path. John Krasinski returns as director, as well as starring opposite real life spouse Emily Blunt as the beleaguered parents Lee and Evelyn Abbott. Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe reprise their roles from the first film, with Cillian Murphy and Djimon Hounsou also joining the cast. We recommend going to watch this... but maybe take someone to hold your hand.

POPPY and Branch discover there are six more tribes of trolls out there, who are devoted to six different kinds of music. With the fate of the world at stake they set out to visit all the other tribes to unify the Trolls in harmony.

Mulan

PG | Action, Adventure, Drama FEARFUL that her ailing father will be drafted into the Chinese military, Mulan secretly takes his spot. She cleverly takes on the guise of a young man and heads off to war.

The Secret

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BASED ON the 2006 self-help book The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. Katie Holmes stars as Miranda Wells, a hard-working young widow struggling to raise three children on her own. A powerful storm brings a devastating challenge and a mysterious handyman, Bray Johnson (Josh Lucas), into her life. Bray’s presence and his belief in the power of positive thinking re-ignites the family’s spirit, but he carries a secret, which could change everything.

ELISABETH MOSS cemented herself in to the acting world in The Handmaid’s Tale and continues to shine in this gritty thriller. Moss stars as Shirley Jackson, a famous horror writer who finds inspiration for her next book after she and her husband take in a young couple. Although Moss shone in the lacklustre The Kitchen last year, Shirley could be the perfect platform to shoot her into Oscar territory in what looks to be a very strong cinematic year for her.

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The long-awaited Disney+ has now launched in the UK. With plenty of top shows and movies, the £5.99 per month price tag might just make it look like a bargain

The Simpsons

Animation, Comedy, Sitcom AFTER MUCH speculation, it has been confirmed that seasons 1-30 of legendary show The Simpsons will be available as soon as Disney+ launches, which means more than 600 episodes for subscribers to enjoy.

The Mandalorian Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi JOHN FAVREAU’S hotly-anticipated original Disney+ series finally arrives in UK homes. After the stories of the iconic Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. Since Boba Fett first appeared in The Empire Strikes Back 40 years ago, the character has amassed an incredible cult following. Made even more so due to Boba’s limited screen time in the movie. The Mandalorian is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of

the First Order following the travels of a lone bounty hunter in the outer reaches of the galaxy, far from the authority of the New Republic. Pedro Pascal dons the infamous helmet in the starring role with supporting roles from Carl Weathers, Gina Carano and Hollywood heavyweight Nick Nolte. This is a must for all Star Wars fans, and with a second season rumoured for release in October, the thrills and spills look to continue for some time to.

The World According to Jeff Goldblum

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is here!

DOCUMENTARY series in which Hollywood legend Jeff Goldblum pulls back the curtain on familiar objects to reveal a world of astonishing connections, fascinating science, and a whole lot of big ideas. Through his inquisitive and highly entertaining mind, nothing is as it seems.

FOR THE FIRST TIME, you’ll have immediate access to more than 30 Marvel movies, including Captain Marvel, Oscarnominated Black Panther and Guardians of the Galaxy... plus more than 50 Marvel series including Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D and Marvel’s Runaways.

Lady and the Tramp Adventure, Comedy, Drama

A TIMELESS retelling of the 1955 animated family favourite. The film follows the romantic tale of a pampered Cocker Spaniel dog and a streetwise stray as they embark on an unexpected adventure and come to understand the value of home.

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MARTY BYRDE and his family fell deeper into a life of crime in season two. The finale saw the launch of Marty’s giant casino boat, which is going to be used to launder hundreds of millions of dollars for the Mexican drug cartel... what could possibly go wrong? Released: 27 March - NETFLIX

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Blue Bloods: Season 10 Cop Crime Drama

After Life: Season 2 Comedy, Sitcom, Drama | Released: 24 April - NETFLIX RICKY GERVAIS’ dark and heartwarming hit comedy returns to Netflix for a highlyanticipated second season on 24 April. Gervais’ brutally honest series follows unsociable newspaper journalist Tony (Gervais) who is learning to cope after his beloved wife Lisa (Kerry Godliman) passes away from breast cancer. Tony becomes depressed and suicidal and tries to embrace a rude and destructive personality, but finds

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himself undermined by the kindness of those around him, whilst his faithful dog, Brandy, gives him a reason to carry on. Although the subject matter is pretty heavy stuff, tale of Tony’s life after the passing of Lisa serves up moments which are moving and comical in equal measure. The first season is hailed by some as Gervais’ greatest depiction so far. Season two has a lot to live up to, but we are certain you won’t be disappointed.

POLICE COMISSIONER Frank Reagan must balance his duties of running the largest police force in the world with being his kids’ boss. With season nine having over twelve million viewers, season 10 promises great things in the popular series. New episodes streaming weekly - Now TV

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Peaky Blinders: Season 5

The Good Fight: Season 3

Crime, Drama | Released: 22 April - NETFLIX

Legal Drama | Released: 29 March - Amazon Prime

THE LONG-AWAITED season five comes to Netflix. The main cast returns as the world is thrown into turmoil by the 1929 financial crash. We see Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy), now an MP, and the rest of the Peaky Blinders deal with the repercussions of the Wall Street crash while facing new dangers on their doorstep. If you haven’e watched seasons 1-4 you are in the perfect place for a binge watch.

THE SPIN-OFF from the award-winning The Good Wife continues the story of Diane Lockhart’s new law firm, after she had lost her life savings and is forced to start from scratch. Christine Baranski (Diane Lockhart) is as excellent as ever and top notch supporting roles come from Rose Leslie, Cush Jumbo and lovable Delroy Lindo. Although it’s a spin-off The Good Fight is a lot edgier which is well written and extremely well acted.

TRAPPED by kidnappers inside one of the world’s most impenetrable cities, a young boy’s rescue beckons the unparalleled skills of soldier Tyler Rake (Chris Hemsworth). But Rake is harboring a death wish that makes an already deadly mission near impossible. Released: 27 March - NETFLIX

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The Gentlemen 15 | Crime, Action

WHEN WORD gets out that Micky Pearson (Matthew McConaughey) is looking to cash out of his highly profitable marijuana organisation, it soon triggers an array of plots and schemes from shady characters who aspire to steal his empire.

Frozen 2

U | Family, Animation, Musical AFTER hearing a strange voice call out to her, Elsa goes to the enchanted forests and dark seas far away from her kingdom, an adventure that soon turns into a journey of self-discovery.

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Knives Out 12A | Drama, Thriller THE OSCAR nominated whodunit now heads to the small screen starring a bumper haul of Hollywood heavyweights including Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, LaKeith Stanfield and the legendary Christopher Plummer. With that level of acting talent in the wings this was destined to be a hit.

The circumstances surrounding the death of crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Plummer) are mysterious, but there’s one thing that renowned Detective Benoit Blanc (Craig) knows for sure is that everyone in the wildly dysfunctional Thrombey family is a suspect. Blanc must now sift through a web of lies and red herrings to uncover the truth.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Jumanji: The Next Level

WHEN IT’S DISCOVERED that the evil Emperor Palpatine did not die at the hands of Darth Vader, the rebels must race against the clock to find out his whereabouts. Finn and Poe lead the Resistance to put a stop to the First Order’s plans to form a new Empire, while Rey anticipates her inevitable confrontation with Kylo Ren.

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Elizabeth Parker suggests titles for your April reading list

What extraordinary times we �ind ourselves in. Social distancing... pubs, restaurants, cafés and other entertainment places are closed. A time of great uncertainty. A great deal of change, some say a new normal for a period of time. Therefore, when I thought about the books to review and I wanted to give you something to get your teeth into with these great must reads.

Roots

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I read this book when I

I brought this book many moons ago when I was absolutely fascinated and intrigued by China, and it has stayed with me as one of my all-time favourite books. The story of three daughters of China, Chang’s Grandmother, mother and then Chang herself. This is a beautifully written novel and gives many an insight into what it was like being a woman in Chinese history, from foot binding to the passing of Chairman Mao. The Cultural Revolution started when Chang was a teenager and Chang willingly joined the Red Guards, though she recoiled from some of their brutal actions. As Mao’s personality cult grew, life became more difficult and dangerous. Chang’s father became a target for the Red Guards when he mildly but openly criticised Mao Tse Tung. Like thousands of other young people, Chang was sent down to the countryside for education and thought reform by the peasants; a difficult, harsh and pointless experience. At the end of the Cultural Revolution Chang returned home and worked hard to gain a place at university. Not long after she succeeded, Mao died. The whole nation was shocked in mourning, though Chang writes that: “People had been acting for so long they confused it with their true feelings. I wondered how many of the tears were genuine”. A truly emotional read that will last a life time.

Alex Haley

Jung Chang

was on a trip to Verona, Italy. Sadly, I had finished it before the end of the trip and had to find a bookshop that sold English books and ended up reading a classic. Classics are just not my thing! Particularly after reading such an amazing, insightful, although sometimes harrowing book, as Roots. This novel had me gripped the whole way through which explains why a book of over 600 pages was finished in less than a week. At the age of seventeen, Kunta Kinte is taken from the Gambia, a region in West Africa, and sold as a slave. Roots is the tale of Kunta Kinte and seven generations that follow him in the United States. He lived a difficult childhood in the farming village of Juffure. In the village, the people are aware of the new white skinned arrivals, referred to as toubob. Kunta wants to explore, but it is not until there are problems in his village that his father allows him to leave. As Kunta gets older, he learns about the slavery and he himself is attacked and taken. Kunta is sold several times as part of the slave trade and has part of his right foot cut off by slave hunters. Roots is an emotive story of the slave trade and a family’s life in that tragic and most difficult of times.

The Crimson The Island Petal & the White Victoria Hislop Michael Faber

This book was

recommended to me by a friend of a friend at a party in a cottage in the middle of the countryside. This lovely lady also recommended Perfume by Patrick Süskind, which although interesting and extremely well written, was not one of my all-time favourites. I think I remember this book for all of the wrong reasons! The Crimson Petal and the White I remember for all of the right I reasons. I absolutely loved this book, and although I do not tend to reread books, I think in current times, I may well be tempted to reread this. The story is beautifully written with an amazing use of language. We meet Sugar, a nineteenyear-old prostitute in nineteenthcentury London who yearns to escape to a better life. From the brothel of the terrifying Mrs. Castaway, she begins her ascent through society, meeting a host of lovable, maddening, unforgettable characters on the way. They begin with William Rackham, an egotistical perfume magnate whose empire is fuelled by his lust for Sugar; his unhinged, child-like wife Agnes; his mysteriously hiddenaway daughter, Sophie; and his pious brother Henry, foiled in his devotional calling by a persistently less-than-chaste love for the Widow Fox.

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A little bit of magic and is often described as a beach book with a heart. The story begins in London with Alexis Fielding, a confident young woman with a strong desire to discover more about her Cretan mother’s past. A past she is mysteriously unwilling to talk about. Her journey takes her back to Crete and to an old family friend who describes Alexis’s family history through three tumultuous generations. Alexis decides to visit Crete to find out more. When she arrives in Plaka, Alexis is astonished to find that she is a stone’s throw away from the island Spinalonga – Greece’s former leprosy colony. It is here that she finds Fontini and at last hears the story that Sofia, her mother, has kept hidden all her life. A truly beautifully written story of Eleni, her great grandmother and her daughters. A family entwined with tragedy, war and passion. Alexis discovers how intimately she is connected with the island and the secrecy it holds in its powerful grip.

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So what happens when a bookworm has a birthday? An exciting delivery of enticing stories and tales chosen by those who love you. Did they get it right? Well... we shall see. In the meantime, I am going to share with you the delights of this year’s birthday haul! by Elizabeth Prker

World War Z Max Brooks

I am sure we all know the film and there for the story of World War Z and maybe consequently not a great book for our currents times. My husband knows how much I love the film and so got me the book. He did say that it was quite hard to get hold of. For those of you who don’t know the story, in summary a global pandemic with a virus that turns people into zombies. Hence World War Z.

The Woman in the Window AJ Finn

My friend loved this so much that

she had to buy it for me. Stephen King has described it as unputdownable. Anna Fox has been too terrified to leave her home for 10 months. She sits in the window watching her neighbours and when the Russell’s move in she is drawn to them. Then one evening she witnesses something horrifying and she must uncover the truth.

The Disappearance Annabel Kantaria

This has been described as a

Chasing the dead, Never coming back and You were gone.

mystery thriller that will keep you guessing. Celebrating her birthday at the ship’s White Night party, Audrey tells them that when she dies, they will each inherit a life-changing amount of money. With both children struggling financially, the news couldn’t be more welcome. The next morning, there’s no trace of Audrey.

Tim Weaver.

My husband knows how much I love a series. Characters to become completely involved with and very familiar with their personalities like an old friend. I am so looking forward to learning about David Raker, a missing person’s investigator. These are described as crime thrillers, which is right up my street. Tim Weaver has said that he decided to write about a missing person’s investigator as he finds it interesting that in this day and age with all of the cameras on the street and all of the news reports that people still go missing.

10 minutes 38 seconds in this strange world Elif Shafak

What if, after the moment of death, the

human mind continues to work for a few more precious minutes? Ten minutes, thirty eight seconds exactly... I am looking forward to reading this, a one-woman story about a sex worker in Istanbul. The reviews for this book are amazing. The Independent claims that Elif Shafak is one of the most important writers today.

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Hiroshima John Hersey

A strange choice for someone’s

birthday but my friend and I were talking about the drama series Chernobyl and how interesting it was which lead into the discussion of this book. She said that it was really interesting and informative and I said that I would like to read it, low and behold, here it is.

The Perfect Wife JP Delaney

He tells Abbie that she is a gifted artist, an avid surfer, a loving mother to their young son, and the perfect wife. He says she had a terrible accident five years ago and that, through a huge technological breakthrough, she has been brought back from the abyss. She is a miracle of science. But as her memories start to come back something is wrong.

Big Sky

Kate Atkinson

I have read other books written by

Kate Atkinson so I have no doubt that this will be an excellent read. But I have not read any of the Jackson Brodie series. This is the fifth in her series of literary detective novels featuring ex-soldier, ex-policeman and private detective Jackson Brodie. I am sure it is going to be a good read. I imagine that once read I would do as I always do and buy the first four books and read them in order.

20th Victim James Patterson

This is a birthday present to myself and is released on Friday 27th March 2020. Another episode in the fantastic series with Lyndsey Box and her three friends and they do what they do best which is fight and solve crime in San Francisco. ‘Three victims, three bullets, three cities.’

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Pineapple turkey burger AS SUMMER comes quickly round the corner, Del Monte’s delicious pineapple turkey burgers are sure to impress at any family get together or friendly BBQ. The sumptuous sweet taste of the gold pineapple, paired with the umami flavours of the soy sauce make for the perfect al fresco treat that will have everybody asking for the recipe! www.delmonteeurope.com/recipes

Really saucey WHETHER YOU love a burger in a bun, or a tasty hot dog, no barbecue is truly complete without a really good ketchup. Real Good Ketchup (no added sugar) is not only super tasty and perfect with your fave BBQ fare, but it is also vegan, allergen-free and free from artificial flavours and preservatives, with 78% less salt than other regular ketchups and only naturally occurring sugars, making it the healthiest choice for everyone. Real Good Tomato Ketchup is available in a BPA free 100% recyclable easy squeezy bottle. The Squeezy, RRP £2.20 for 315g, is available from Ocado and Wholefoods Market.

More than a salt FOR A ZINGY burst of sun-drenched, Mediterranean-inspired seasoning, Fresh & Zesty Lemon, Thyme & Cornish Sea Salt combines fresh lemon peel and lemon oil with thyme and a hint of garlic, onion and parsley, giving a truly authentic flavour experience of one of the most popular diets in the world. Available in a 55g pot (£2.75). Subtly switch up the heat with Smoky BBQ Paprika, Chipotle & Cornish Sea Salt - perfect for infusing your meat or vegetable dishes with an intensely sweet and smoky taste. Or bring a bold citrus and spicy kick to any white meat or seafood dish with just a pinch of Zesty BBQ Lime, Chilli & Cornish Sea Salt. Both are available in 60g pots (£2.95).

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Jerk smoked

Tofoo with pineapple salsa & coconut rice SERVES: 2

Ingredients 1 pack Smoked Tofoo 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp jerk seasoning 120g uncooked basmati rice 1 can coconut milk 200g fresh pineapple 1 red pepper 4 spring onions Zest and juice of 1 lime Handful of fresh mint leaves

Method: Place rice in a saucepan and add the coconut milk and 50ml of cold water. Put the pan of rice on the heat and bring to the boil, stirring every now and then so that the rice doesn’t stick to the bottom. Once the rice is boiling, cover and reduce the heat to the lowest setting and steam for 15 mins until all the liquid has evaporated and the rice is cooked through. To make the salsa, finely chop the pineapple, red pepper, mint and spring onions then mix together with the zest and juice of the lime. For the Tofoo – cut into 6 slices then sprinkle with the jerk seasoning and rub in. Serve the Jerk Tofoo with the pineapple salsa and coconut rice.

Succulent sausages THE ORIGINAL NEWMARKET Pig Sausage is the ideal choice to make a hearty hot dog and will appeal to all the family. Using the 1881 award-winning recipe and seasoned with nutmeg, thyme and parsley, enjoy in a roll, with onions and mustard! If you’re watching the calories, choose Skinny Pig sausages. With less than 3% fat, only 97 calories each and gluten-free, those following a healthy diet plan can still tuck in without the guilt. Meanwhile Prize Pig is made with a 97% pork content, seasoned with pepper, thyme and nutmeg seasoning. If you love a spicier sausage, tuck into the Spanish-inspired Chilli Pig, made with red and green peppers, chilli and garlic while. If you would like something more traditional, stock up on the wonderfully English Scrumpy Pig, full of apple and cider flavours. Cooking for kids? Keep them happy and fuelled for an afternoon of playing outdoors with Powters Pigolatas Chipolatas, a tasty slim-line version of the Newmarket Pig recipe. Made from the finest cuts of British pork, find Powters sausages in Tesco, Morrison’s and Sainbury’s, plus selected delis and farm shops, RRP £3.00 per pack of six. www.powters.co.uk

Temptingly Tempeh BETTER NATURE, an innovative tempeh brand, announce the launch of their Organic Tempeh Mince and Organic Tempeh Rashers with Planet Organic. Tempeh, (pronounced Tem-pay) is a fermented, plant-based food originating from Indonesia. It’s super high in protein, high in fibre and low in saturated fat. It’s packed with a range of micronutrients and is great for the gut. www.betternaturefoods.co/shop 33

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SEVEN FLAVOURS are unevenly divided over 12 eggs to illustrate the inequality in the chocolate industry. If you weren’t already aware, the chocolate supply chain is fraught with problems, especially in West Africa. Tony’s has revolutionised how it sources, processes and pays for cocoa to inspire other chocolate makers to change their ways and make a difference. Tony’s Chocolate available from Sainsburys, Ocado & Jarrold

St George’s Day FOR THE PERFECT taste of England on St George’s Day, stock up on The English Original or The English Smokey. www.englishwhisky.co.uk

Promise Gluten Free THE IMPOSSIBLY GOOD gluten free bakery was established to help those with celiac disease and gluten-sensitivities love bread again and now offers an array of innovative, delicious, nutrient-dense breads that everyone will love – gluten free or otherwise!

Promise Gluten Free have Brioche Burger Buns and Brioche Hot Dog buns too, these are perfect for gluten intolerant and coeliac sufferers during barbeque season. Available from Ocado and Sainsbury’s, from £1.50.

Joe & Seph’s THE INDULGENT NEW range of Chocolate Popcorn Bites created by the award-winning brand has a special new flavour - Chocolate Popcorn Mini Eggs (RRP £3 per 60g bag). Two pieces of delicious Salted Caramel Popcorn in a Miniature Milk Chocolate Easter Egg. The first of their kind, the Mini Eggs marry decadent chocolate with Joe & Seph’s renowned gourmet caramel popcorn. Founder Joseph Sopher created the new chocolate popcorn eggs after many late nights experimenting in his kitchen. Joseph’s small team of pastry chefs lovingly air-pop “extralarge” mushroom kernels, which are coated by hand in Joe & Seph’s unique salted caramel sauce; each piece of popcorn is individually placed in an egg-shaped cup of luxurious milk chocolate for a melt-in-the-mouth moment of pure indulgence, rounded off with a satisfying popcorn crunch! www.joeandsephs.co.uk

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If there’s one thing we know how to do well in Norfolk and Suffolk, it’s brew beer. With summer just around the corner, there’s no better time to enjoy a refreshing pint of award-winning local ale. Or, discover a new favourite at one of the many upcoming beer and cider festivals or CAMRA events.

Adnams rides low-alcohol wave Riding the current low-alcohol wave of popularity, Adnams has released a 0.5% cider called Wild Wave. With crunchy apple flavours and just the right bite of dryness, this refreshing cider will be the perfect companion to a sunny beer garden or BBQ this summer. Get it here: www.adnams.co.uk

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Beer of th� mont� Based in Lowestoft, Green Jack is the UK’s most easterly brewery, and are now one of the largest real ale producers in East Anglia. Their seasonal ale for spring is Drifter, a 4.0% amber bitter with well-balanced fruity flavours and a smooth finish. Get it here: www.green-jack.com

Bottled beer of the year for Snetterton brewery

Elmtree Brewery has received the coveted Champion Bottled Beer of Norfolk 2020 award from CAMRA for its Terra Firma ale. The strong barley wine brew received the accolade following an entire year of tastings, and was described by judges as ‘rich, well balanced and complex with a dark fruit base’. Beating off competition from 49 other beers produced by brewers across the county, Elmtree’s porter, Winter Solstice, also claimed third place.

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beer/cider festivals & CAMRA events 10-13 April - Easter Beer Festival, The Angel, Dereham 11-13 April - Acle Social Club Beer Festival, Acle 22-25 April - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival, Apex, Bury St Edmunds 2 May - Pour-ingland Bierfest 2020, Poringland 5 June - Morley Beer Festival & Family Fun Day, Morley 6 June - The Folk Collective at Earsham Beer Festival, The Queen’s Head, Bungay 12 June - South Walsham Beer, Music & Vintage Festival Weekend, South Walsham 12-13 June - Harleston Beer Festival, Harleston 2-5 July - Stowmarket Summer Beer Festival, Museum of East Anglian Life 3 July - Beer & Gin Festival, Norfolk Broads Yacht Club 24-26 July - Reedham Beer Festival, Reedham village hall 30-31 July - Larling Beer Festival, The Angel Inn, Larling

St Peter’s uses the force Inspired by the iconic franchise, St Peter’s brewery in Bungay launched The Original Stormtrooper – two new deliciously drinkable beers – in time for the ninth and final Star Wars film late last year. Galactic Pale Ale is a hoppy, aromatic session ale with citrus flavours and aromas of grapefruit, pine and herbs. Meanwhile, Lightspeed Pilsner is a classic lager with a twist – subtle maltiness is balanced with citrus, resin and stone fruit hop aromas. Packaging of the brews comes adorned with the original Stormtrooper armour and helmets, making this the perfect gift for film fans. www.stpetersbrewery.co.uk

Brew up a winner Briarbank Brewery in Ipswich is calling on amateur brewers to take part in their 2020 Homebrew Competition. The winner will get the chance to brew their recipe on a larger scale at the brewery, and have it served at Briarbank’s own four venues across the city. With categories including porters and stouts, pale ales, bitters and speciality beers, there’s something to suit everyone. Submissions can be made all year round, with the competition taking place on the 1 November. Get your demijohn out and get involved! For more information, visit: www.briarbank.org/ brewery/homebrew-competition

Norfolk Brewhouse re-launching Norfolk Day beer Back by popular demand for its third year, Norfolk Day 2020 will take place on the 27 July, with festivities celebrating the county also taking place over the preceding weekend. Last year, Hindringham-based Norfolk Brewhouse collaborated with Smartmouth Brewery in Norfolk, Virginia to produce a special, transatlantic beer for the occasion, called Pond Hopper. Brewed with Maris Otter barley, the golden ale is being re-released for this year’s Norfolk Day and will be served in pubs across the county. www.moongazerale.co.uk 38

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As an endurance athlete, people often

don’t believe me when I tell them I follow a primarily plant-based diet. I find myself fielding questions and comments on a regular basis.

“Where do you get your protein?” “You must be hungry all the time.” “But what about bacon?” I laugh it off — food is fuel and I have boundless energy. With each small change I made to my diet, I found myself more interested in nutrition and what diet would work for me. I enjoy cooking more and I take more interest in what I should eat, when and why.

Meal prep can extend to your snacks as well, keeping vegan snacks on hand at all times will help keep you on track.

There are several important factors in my diet; I consider what will fuel my triathlon endeavours, I refuse to compromise on flavour (I have a wicked sweet tooth) and I try to keep things local and environmentally friendly. I haven’t eaten meat for the last 10 years, I eat fish very rarely and I keep my dairy intake very low. Balancing work, athletics, a personal life and healthy eating is an extreme sport in and of itself. For me, the most important first step is planning and meal prep. This can ➤

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➤ have such a positive ripple effect. Having delicious, healthy food ready to go keeps your nutrition on track which will keep you happy, healthy and more productive. Living alone makes things slightly easier for me because there is no bickering over what to eat, but I compromise on freezer space. However, cooking in advance and saving portions in the fridge or freezer can work for families of all sizes. When working full-time, I like to cook a large dish on both of my days off; the leftovers are perfect for lunches and dinners throughout the week. Vegetarian and vegan food freezes well — I always keep a pot of chilli ready to go in the freezer. Meal prep can extend to your snacks as well, keeping vegan snacks on hand at all times can help keep you on track. I try to keep something on hand that can bust any craving, sweet or savoury. My current favourite is any kind of baked kale crisp. Toss with a very light drizzle of olive oil, season with whatever you fancy, my favourites are honey-cinnamon or smoked paprika, then bake slowly on a low heat until crispy. If you have delicious, healthy stuff on hand at all times, you can indulge in a snack without feeling guilty. Healthy fuelling, be it as a vegan, veggie or omnivore is all about balance. Outright denying yourself something when you are desperately craving it can be harmful — your body may need it, listen to your body. Just because you are trying to make a change, doesn’t mean you have to compromise on flavour or give up some of your favourite dishes. Pancake day has always been a favourite of mine, and I knew I would be fighting a losing battle against my appetite this year. Rather than skip the day, I decided to make a vegan, healthy alternative. I combined almond flour with oats, a sprinkling of wheat flour and some baking soda. Then I added mashed bananas, vanilla essence, almond milk and blueberries. This was a healthy, delicious alternative that I have been eating ever since (hence the blue stain on my favourite trousers from eating one in the car).

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e�a� VShepherd’s Pie The Filling: Roughly chop an onion, a courgette, an aubergine and a few carrots. Sweat these off in a medium sized pan. Add salt, pepper, a touch of cumin, a sprinkle of smoked paprika and (don’t judge — this is a twist on my mother’s recipe and somehow it works) a healthy squeeze of brown sauce. Add lentils and chopped tomatoes, let simmer.

The topping: Peel your sweet potatoes and bake in foil until soft. Mash in a medium pan with some sun butter, salt and pepper.

To ﬁnish: Layer the mixture in a medium, oven-proof dish with the sweet potatoes on top. Gently rake with a fork to create slight ridges. Bake in the oven at 180 degrees until the top starts to go brown and crispy, approx. 30 minutes.

Making the change to being vegan or vegetarian doesn’t mean having to compromise on flavour. Even if you start by cutting out meat one night a week, you are still reducing your carbon footprint. Fuelling for sports with plant-based food can make a huge difference to your results.

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Ingredients

Finding a balance If you are an athlete thinking of experimenting with a plant-based diet, it is all about balance. It is very important to consume a healthy amount of protein, healthy fats and complex carbohydrates. Everybody is different so it may take some time to figure out what ratio works best for you.

340g oats

Protein:

170g raisins

Every vegetable contains protein, but consider leafy greens, legumes, lentils and pulses to add an extra boost of protein. Tempeh is a love/hate product (I’m on team tempeh!) but is also a great source of protein.

Healthy fats: This can be found in a range of foods including nuts, avocados, coconut/coconut oil.

170g pumpkin seeds 340g almonds 170g buckwheat

170g dried mixed fruit 340g dried apricots 3 tbsp golden syrup 3 tbsp water

Method: Complex carbs: This is a tricky one because not all carbs are created equal. Quinoa, oats, millet, buckwheat and brown rice will fuel you more efficiently than simple carbohydrates like white pasta or rice.

Endurance Fuel If you are an endurance athlete thinking of giving a plant-based diet a go, there are many options to choose from when looking at gels and sports drinks. SiS, Torq and Gu Energy Labs are all vegan-friendly brands and have always been kind on my stomach. However, where possible, I prefer to consume real food when racing. Some favourites are boiled potatoes, chunks of vegan banana bread and matcha/date energy balls. The real food will be kinder on your digestive system as it is a more natural energy boost. If triathlon is your game, maybe save the gels and chews for the run portion when eating is a challenge.

Preheat your oven to 180°C. Spread out the oats, pumpkin seeds and almonds evenly on a large greaseproof paper lined baking tray and roast for 10 minutes. When ready allow to cool. Put the apricots, maple syrup and water in a blender and blend until completely smooth, then transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add in the buckwheat, raisins and dried mixed fruit and combine together. Then mix in the roasted oats, pumpkin seeds and almonds and mix together thoroughly. Line a seven inch square cake tin with greaseproof paper then pour in the mix. Smooth over the top using a piece of greaseproof paper, pushing down to make sure the mixture is compact. Push down as firmly as possible to prevent any falling apart when you slice them into bars. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. When ready remove from oven and allow to cool. Wait until cold before slicing in to bars to avoid crumbling. 43

It’s Friday, you’ve had a long week and the sofa beckons. With all the binge-worthy TV about at the moment (see page 22 for our top picks)

staying in is indeed the new going out – so gather

the gang, rustle up one of our hassle-free sharing recipes, a batch of cocktails and settle down to a well-deserved chill night.

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Bunn�

Chow

TIME TO MAKE: 2 hours SERVES: 4

Is this recipe a tenuous link

to Easter? Yes. Is it absolutely delicious and does it negate the need for dinnerware? Also yes. Hailing from Durban in South Africa, Bunny Chow is a fast food dish which consists of a hollowedout chunk of bread filled with tender, spicy lamb curry. If you’re catering for vegetarians, simply substitute the meat with kidney beans, lentils or chickpeas.

Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil ½ tsp cumin seeds

P I T OP

½ tsp fennel seeds 2.5cm/1in piece of cinnamon stick 2 green cardamom pods 1 star anise 1 bay leaf 1 onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp South African curry powder 2 tomatoes, chopped 1kg/2lb 2oz boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1.5cm/½in dices 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic 10-12 curry leaves 2 large potatoes, cut in cubes the same size as the meat 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves 2 tbsp lime juice 2 loaves of crusty white bread, unsliced, each cut across in half in the middle with most of the crumbs scooped out

Method:

Garlic bread

Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the spices and bay leaf for around 1-2 minutes until they sizzle. Add the onion and cook until translucent. Stir in the curry powder and sauté for one minute, then stir in the tomatoes. Cook on a medium heat, stirring often, until you get a sauce-like consistency. Add the meat (or vegetarian substitute), ginger, garlic and curry leaves along with 300ml of water. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 40-50 minutes or until the meat is tender. Add the potatoes, salt to taste and a further 200ml of water. Continue simmering for around 15 minutes until the meat and potatoes are cooked. Stir in the chopped coriander and lime juice.

Don’t waste the beautiful soft inners you have hollowed out of the crusty white loaves... why not make garlic bread to accompany your bunny chow. Simply melt some butter in a pan then add a generous helping of chopped garlic. Lay your surplus bread on a baking tray and coat with the lovely garlic buttery goodness. Bake in the oven on a medium heat for about ten minutes, make sure you keep an eye on them as you don’t want them to burn. This is a real crowd pleaser.

To serve: Spoon the curry into the hollowed-out bread and garnish with coriander cress.

Coriander cress, to garnish

�ade� skins Lpotato TIME TO MAKE: 1 hour, 30 mins SERVES: As many as you like!

Comforting, super-easy to scale up or down and with endless filling options, loaded potato skins are our all-time favourite for casual gatherings.

Ingredients for meat-eaters: Baked potatoes Olive oil Cream cheese Chives Bacon, chopped Cheddar cheese

Method: Preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 6. Prick the potatoes with a fork and rub all over with olive oil. Season, then place in the oven for around 1 hour, or until cooked and crisp. While waiting until the potatoes are cool enough to handle, fry off some chopped bacon. Half the potatoes and scoop out the filling. Combine with the cream cheese, chives and bacon and then place the mixture back into the skins. Top with grated cheddar cheese and pop back into the oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese has melted.

Ingredients for a veggiefriendly alternative: Sweet potatoes Olive oil Butter Shallots Chickpeas Spinach

Italian tear & share bread

Mayonnaise or sour cream

TIME TO MAKE: 30-40 mins SERVES: 6

Cheddar cheese

Move over bruschetta, tear and share

Method: Preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 6. Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork and rub all over with olive oil. Place in the oven for around 1 hour, or until fork tender. While waiting until the potatoes are cool enough to handle, sauté the shallots in a little butter until translucent. Add the spinach and cook down for 2-3 minutes. Half the sweet potatoes and scoop out the filling. Combine with the mayonnaise or sour cream. Stir in the shallots, spinach and the drained chickpeas, season, then place the mixture back into the skins. Top with grated cheddar cheese and pop back into the oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese has melted. 46

bread is where it’s at if you need a quick Italian crowd-pleaser. Make life even more simple by using Jus-Rol™ dough instead of having to make your own.

Ingredients: Vegetable oil 1 can Jus-Rol™ Home Baked Tear & Share Garlic and Herbs (includes pot of garlic spread) 90g grated mozzarella cheese 30g butter 1 tablespoon green pesto 4 cherry tomatoes, quartered Small handful fresh basil leaves

Method: Preheat the oven to 170°C (150°C for fan assisted ovens)/Gas Mark 3. Grease a loaf tin with vegetable oil. Open the Jus-Rol™ can and cut each of the dough rolls into four equal pieces. Place half the pieces in the base of the tin. Scatter over 30g of the cheese, then top with the rest of the dough pieces. Scatter over another 30g of the cheese. Spoon the garlic spread into a microwaveable bowl. Add the butter and microwave on high for 25-30 seconds or until melted. Stir, then drizzle the liquid all over the dough pieces. Bake for 25 minutes until risen, crisp and just golden brown. Remove from the oven and scatter over the remaining cheese. Bake for a further 4-5 minutes until just melted. Leave to cool, carefully remove from the tin and top with dollops of pesto, the quartered tomatoes and basil leaves.

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Dee�l� Di��

Caramelised onion hummus TIME TO MAKE: 10 mins SERVES: 2-4

Chunky Guacamole Tomato Salsa TIME TO MAKE: 10 mins SERVES: 6

TIME TO MAKE: 5 mins SERVES: 4

Whip up a bowl of this classic Mexican dip and serve alongside some nachos for the perfect party snack. Any leftover? Pop it on your toast for the ultimate Millennial breakfast.

Tasty, healthy and super speedy to

Ingredients: 3 avocados - halved, stones removed and mashed 2 tomatoes, diced Juice of 1 lime 1/2 red onion, diced Small handful chopped fresh coriander 1 clove garlic, minced

make, use this as a relish with homemade burgers for maximum effect, minimum effort.

Ingredients: 4-6 medium tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped

2 cloves of garlic

Small splash white wine vinegar

2 tbsp caramelised onion chutney

Juice of half a lime

Method:

½ bunch coriander, roughly chopped

cupboard, grab a pitcher and unleash your inner mixologist to create these classic cocktails – firm favourites of the Places & Faces team.

If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, just stir vigorously instead!

Mojito

Margarita

Ingredients (serves one):

Ingredients (serves one): 35ml Tequila

Ice

20ml Cointreau/ orange liqueur

Salt

35ml fresh lime juice

IP OP T

Drain the chickpeas, retaining a little of the water separately in a bowl in case it’s needed later. Place all of the ingredients into a blender or food processor and whizz up until smooth. Use a little of the chickpea water to further soften if necessary. Season well and add more lemon juice, garlic or chutney to taste. Refrigerate for up to 3 days until needed and serve with carrot sticks or flatbread. You can always experiment and introduce other flavours to your dips!

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Cocktail expert

Raid your alcohol

Juice of half a lemon

1 small garlic clove, chopped

Combine the mashed avocado and tomato in a bowl and squeeze in the lime juice. Add the onion, coriander, garlic and cayenne pepper. Season and mix well. Serve straight away or chill until needed.

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400g can of chickpeas

½ red onion, finely chopped

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Stir well, then refrigerate until needed. Simples!

Method:

Ingredients:

80ml extra virgin olive oil/2 tbsp fat free Greek yoghurt

Method:

1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

This versatile chickpea dip can be flavoured with everything from roasted peppers to harissa paste – however, you will need a blender or food processor to achieve a smooth, silky texture. Substitute the olive oil for Greek yoghurt for a healthier alternative.

Lime wedge, to garnish

Method: Wet the rim of a Martini glass and dip in salt. Pour the tequila, Cointreau and lime juice into a cocktail shaker with a good handful of ice. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds, then strain into the Martini glass. Add a lime wedge on the rim to garnish. Blend with ice for a summer-weatherfriendly frozen version.

Juice of 1 lime

Ice

1 tsp granulated sugar

60ml white rum

Small handful fresh mint leaves

Soda water

Method: Muddle the lime juice, sugar and mint leaves in a jug, crushing the mint as you do – we like to use the end of a rolling pin for this. Pour into a tall glass and add ice. Pour over the rum, stir with a long-handled spoon and top up with soda water to taste. If you’re after a more interesting soft drink for the designated driver, simply omit the rum for a virgin Mojito. 47

T�� H�g Hotel Why not impress your guests with these two top recipes from the fantastic chefs at The Hog Hotel

cook briskly for a few minutes until the mussels are just open. Tip into a colander reserving the cooking liquor and allow to cool. Remove half the mussels from the shell, leaving the rest attached and set aside. Strain the liquor through a muslin to remove any grit.

The bacon

Cut the bacon into chunky lardons, place in a saucepan of cold water and bring to the boil. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Pat dry and set aside.

The potatoes

Peel the potato and cut into neat 1cm cubes and blanch in boiling salted water until just tender, drain and set aside.

INGREDIENTS SERVES 2

The sea trout 2 x 200g sea trout supremes (skin on) 2tbsp vegetable oil 1 sprig of thyme 50g butter 100g samphire blanched in boiling water until tender, then refreshed in cold water, drained and set aside The bacon 100g smoked streaky bacon The potatoes 1 large maris piper potato

The mussels 20 mussels 1 small shallot finely sliced 1 small sprig of thyme 15g butter 50ml white wine The broth 100ml brown chicken stock 50ml cooking liquor from mussels 50g butter & 50g flour mixed to a paste

Pan roasted ﬁllet of Sewin (�e� trou�) buttered samphire, mussel, potato & bacon broth

This is a dish that first featured at The Hog Hotel for St David’s day, and is currently on our March and April a la carte menu. Although the dish is inspired by the Welsh coast, with its rugged shoreline and clear fast flowing waters, we try to use as many local ingredients as possible.

The mussels

Sweat the shallot in the butter until soft. Increase the heat to high and add the thyme, mussels and white wine, cover and

The broth

Mix the chicken stock and mussel liquor, bring to the boil and reduce by one third. Over a medium heat whisk in the butter and flour paste a little at a time until slightly thickened; you may not need all the butter and flour, the sauce just needs to be slightly thickened. Add the bacon and potatoes and keep warm.

To ﬁnish

Heat the vegetable oil in a non stick pan over a medium heat and add the trout fillets skin side down and cook for a few minutes until the skin just begins to colour. Add 25g of butter and the thyme and place in a 180˚C oven for approx five minutes. Remove from the oven, baste with the butter and keep warm. Reheat the broth then add the mussels and heat gently (don’t boil or the the mussels will toughen). Heat the remaining 25g of butter in a small pan and add the samphire to heat through. To serve pour the broth into serving bowls, top with the trout skin side up and garnish with the samphire.

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Carrot cake,

INGREDIENTS SERVES 8

The carrot cake 4 eggs 225g caster sugar 300ml sunflower oil 300g self raising flour ½ tsp bicarbonate soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 250g carrots, grated 150g walnuts The cream cheese 125g softened butter 250g cream cheese ½ tsp vanilla extract 50g icing sugar

The mascarpone sorbet 500g mascarpone cheese (room temperature) 300ml syrup* 60ml lemon juice *for the syrup combine 300ml of water and 300g of caster sugar in a small pan and bring slowly to the boil to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and cool. The walnut crumble 125ml dark muscovado sugar 125ml oats 125ml chopped walnuts 63ml plain flour 63ml butter ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg

mascarpone sorbet & walnut crumble With this pudding we (or Head Chef

Steve Duffield) have simply taken a classic carrot cake that you would serve for elevenses or afternoon tea and separated some of the components. The traditional cream cheese frosting is served on the side and we have removed some of the walnuts to make a crumble. This works beautifully alongside the mascarpone sorbet.

The carrot cake

Line a 25cm x 10cm loaf tin with baking parchment (this recipe is enough to make two cakes as its not practical to reduce the recipe further, but they do freeze very well). In a mixing bowl whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, then gradually add the oil as if making mayonnaise. Sift together the flour, bicarb, baking powder and cinnamon and gently fold into the egg mixture. When the flour has been incorporated add the carrots and walnuts. Divide the mixture between the two tins and level the surface. Place in a pre-heated oven at 170˚C and bake for approximately 40 minutes or until a small knife inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Place on a wire rack to cool.

The mascarpone sorbet

Mix the mascarpone, syrup and lemon juice together until smooth and chill in the fridge, then churn in an ice cream maker following the manufacturer’s instructions.

The walnut crumble

Rub all ingredients together to form a fairly coarse crumb. Spread out on a baking sheet and cook at 180˚C turning regularly until evenly coloured, then set aside.

The cream cheese

Simply mix all the ingredients together and place in the fridge to chill.

To garnish

At The Hog Hotel we garnish with carrots cooked in a fermented honey syrup and carrot tops.

To serve

Place a slice of the cake in the centre of a plate. Place a scoop of sorbet on top with a quenelle of cream cheese to the side and sprinkle with the crumble.

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Slow cooked

b m a L f o r e d l u o Sh with roasted

potato, broccoli & burnt almond

Food&Drink

Tyler Torrance

is the chef proprietor of Boarding House in Halesworth

www.boardinghousehalesworth.com @BHHalesworth

very season has its stars, and what would spring be without lamb. As the days

lengthen this season begs us to lighten our touch with our cooking. From the moment I see the first spring shoots my thoughts for our menu turn towards lamb. Everything from a simple leg for a Sunday roast, with a wild garlic rub; to a collar for a classic lamb navarin... one of my favourite French classics. This year my first lamb dish is a lovely shoulder of lamb with roasted potatoes, broccoli and burnt almond. The burnt almonds are a fun twist on a traditional Egyptian dukkah recipe, and you may notice I have hinted at the spicing in my recipe. I source my lamb though my partnership with our traditional butcher K.W. Clarkes, perfect seasonality that pays homage to Suffolk’s strong farming traditions.

INGREDIENTS - SERVES 4

Slow cooked Suffolk lamb shoulder 1 shoulder of lamb 2 diced onions 2 diced carrots 1 head of garlic 1tbsp cumin 5 star anise 1.5lt light stock 1tbsp ras el hanout Maldon sea salt to taste Broccoli & broccoli puree 500g tender stem broccoli 2 heads of broccoli in florets 100g butter Maldon sea salt to taste Burnt almond 500g almond flakes 1tbsp cumin 1tbsp coriander 1tbsp black onion seeds 1tbsp Maldon sea salt

METHOD Slow cooked Suffolk lamb shoulder

Place the lamb shoulder in an oven proof dish with all the ingredients. Make sure the shoulder is covered with the stock. Bring this up to a slow simmer then cover and place in a moderately hot oven, 180˚C, for approximately three hours until the meat is fork tender. Remove the shoulder from the braising liquor, pull the meat and mix in the cooked fat as you would for a rillette. Add a little bit of braising stock and do a final seasoning with the ras el hanout and sea salt. Roll the picked shoulder in cling film to shape in to a nice roll and cool. Once cooled, cut into uniform pieces and reserve. When ready to serve pan-fry to a nice golden colour, ensuring the meat is warmed through. Baste with butter and reserve ready for plating. Strain the braising liquor, then reduce this down for a fantastic accompanying sauce.

Broccoli & broccoli puree

In rapidly boiling water boil the broccoli florets until tender; strain the broccoli then whilst hot place in a high powered blender and puree with the butter. When smooth pass through a sieve, cool quickly and reserve. Steam the tender stem broccoli when ready to serve.

Burnt almond

This is a variation of a traditional Egyptian dukkah, a wonderful accompaniment in its own right. I have swapped hazelnuts for almonds and roasted quite heavily. In a heavy bottomed pan dry toast all the ingredients together then blitz in a food processor. Store in an air tight container.

Roasted potatoes

We are in England… I’m not telling you how to make roast potatoes!

To serve

On a nice sized plate place a pull of broccoli puree, then the slow cooked lamb shoulder, roasted potatoes and broccoli. Sauce with the braising juices then spoon the burnt almond over the lamb shoulder.

Minted Suffolk Gin Ricky 2oz suffolk dry gin 1/2oz lime juice Garnish with mint leaves & lime wheels

Classic hi-ball with a twist for the warm spring evenings. Simply mix all of the ingredients together in a glass and garnish. Try it with Suffolk Distillery Dry Gin, just fabulous.

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Pan seared

with dill crumb,

wild mushroom, garlic, shallot & mussel fricassee and sauté potatoes INGREDIENTS - SERVES 4 4 x 200g cod fillet portions, skin on 20 mussels (5 per portion) 275ml white wine 400ml fish stock

200ml double cream 200g stale breadcrumbs 100g dill with no stalks 2 shallots finely chopped 4 cloves garlic finely chopped

12 baby potatoes cooked and chilled and cut length ways (3 potatoes per portion) Light olive oil 100g butter

Salt and pepper Thyme 1 Bay leaf Peppercorns

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I am a self-confessed, serial plant killer... I have run over daﬀodils, starved lilies and drowned orchids. Then, last year, my father suggested a small herb garden as a project. What I really wanted was a dog, I was struggling with my mental health and really wanted a friend at home. So, after weeks of trawling the adoption sites we compromised, and Dad set me up with a range of “plant children.” He went through the basics with me — how to feed, dead-head and raise them to be excellent bases for spaghetti sauce — and then he left me to care for a succulent, a range of herbs and a hydrangea. I now consider myself to have green �ingers, and I have genuinely saved money on fresh herbs for delicious meals.

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it is possible to give the illusion of breast enlargement by moving tissue from the lower part of the breast into the upper part without the need for implants”. Breast implant removal Miss Sassoon explains: “The best breast implants are guaranteed against rupture for 10 years and typically last up to 15 years so at this point they may need to be removed if they cause problems. I advise

The most important thing is not to rush into breast surgery. Think carefully about why you want surgery and what you realistically expect it to do for you. Having your breasts altered may make you feel great, but it is unlikely to get you the job of your dreams or solve a relationship problem. my patients to have their breasts checked if they notice a change in the appearance or feel of their implants around this time. One must expect that implants at some stage will need to be removed. The decision then lies in whether to remove the implants entirely and sometimes have a breast lift, or to just replace the implants. This is a common procedure, particularly in recent years as patients are wishing for a more natural look compared to several years ago when the ‘fashion’ was for the patient to opt for much larger implants”. Breast reduction Mr Kohler says: “The removal of breast tissue to reduce their natural size is also a popular cosmetic procedure and I see many women

who have suffered years of misery due to the size of their breasts. They’ve experienced back and shoulder pain, and been generally embarrassed by their large breasts. Men can also have breast tissue reductions.” Miss Sassoon and Mr Kohler conclude by providing the following ‘checklist’ of advice to prospective patients: Check your surgeon’s credentials All reputable UK surgeons are registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and undergo thorough screening, which is annually audited. Plastic surgeons should be members of BAPRAS or BAAPS as well. Continuity of care Gold standard aftercare is essential following any procedure. The costs of surgery should include follow-up visits with the surgeon. The importance of consultation The consultation process is vital in helping the surgeon to moderate patient expectation to ensure a successful outcome. The patient should be able to see their surgeon as many times as they need to prior to surgery, to decide if it’s the right choice. Can you afford it? The consultation period is also vital for determining if it’s within your financial means. How many? Has the surgeon performed many of this particular type of surgery before? Don’t feel shy about asking your consultant this question directly. For more information on breast surgery, or on either Miss Elaine Sassoon or Mr Guido Kohler, visit: www.spirenorwich.com or call 01603 255 614 to book a private appointment. All surgery carries a risk. The content of this page is provided for general information only. It should not be treated as a substitute for the professional medical advice of your doctor or other healthcare professional. www.facebook.com/spirenorwichhospital/

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can make major inroads into a family’s wealth: local authority help is only available to those with assets worth below a meagre threshold of just £23,250 (2019/20 figure in England) but there is a serious risk that anyone in long term care could erode their estate so significantly that this threshold might be reached. It’s a worrying thought for families: not only is there a threat to what family wealth can be passed down the generations, there is also a real danger that when the money runs out the person in care may need to move to a different care home that falls within the local authority support budget. However, it’s not all doom and gloom: there are planning measures that you can take at the point of needing care that will ringfence the amount that you need to spend. The average cost of staying in a residential care home in Norfolk (according to the Which? Later Life Care calculator) in 2019 was £762 per week, which is £39,624 per year. If nursing care is required, the cost increases to £921 per week, which is £47,892 per year. If care is being provided at home, costs will vary depending on the level of care needed. Rates for care at home in Norfolk are an average of £21 per hour. We are sometimes asked what can be done to avoid paying care fees. My response is that you shouldn’t attempt to avoid them if at all possible. Paying for care yourself gives you the widest choice and flexibility in terms of the care package you engage. Local authority support will only provide a basic package. It’s important to bear in mind that you cannot give away assets specifically to avoid paying care fees: this would be considered deliberate deprivation of assets. If the local authority deemed you to be guilty of this type of action, they could count the assets given away as part of your wealth, so you could be stuck with paying full fees without the resources to pay them. However, it is possible to manage the size of your estate through a long-term strategy of gifts and other measures that will, for example, help to mitigate

For many people, the prospect of having to pay for care for long periods is a genuine concern. Carl Lamb explores the facts and �igures involved. any Inheritance Tax (IHT) that might be payable on death. You should also remember that you will still have your normal pensions and other sources of income if you need care, so these need to go into the calculation too. What you will need to find is a top-up to your normal income. This might be achieved in a number of different ways. You could, for example, convert investments that are invested for growth into those providing income. Alternatively, if you are in a pension drawdown arrangement it might be possible for you to increase the amount of pension you take each month. This might potentially be suitable if you are in poor health and have a limited life expectancy once in care.

We are sometimes asked what can be done to avoid paying care fees. My response is that you shouldn’t attempt to avoid them if at all possible. Paying for care yourself gives you the widest choice and ﬂexibility in terms of the care package you engage. Another solution would be to purchase a special Care Fees annuity – also known as an Immediate Care Plan. This would involve spending a significant lump sum to buy the plan but the arrangement would provide a top-up to your income for life. The plan can be set up to increase with inflation and is tax-efficient for you, if paid directly to the care home. These are just examples of how planning might help you manage the cost of care. An independent financial adviser will be able to support you and your family both to understand the options available and to put in place any plans or strategies you adopt. Any opinions expressed in this article are subject to change and are not advice. Any solution described may not be suitable for everyone.

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