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Get in the mood for Christmas with festive recipes

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Bring colour to your home this Christmas

eason’s greetings and welcome to the December issue of Northside.

Have you got your tree up yet?

When it comes to decorations it’s easy to go over the top. To keep things on the right side of stylish, we spoke to interior designer Ben Huckerby who has dressed homes and businesses up and down the country including a very swanky London hotel.

Food plays a huge part in any festive celebration. With that in mind we spoke to The School of Artisan Food who supplied some suitably festive recipes.

Keeping things Christmas, we look at Santa’s list - and get his recommendations for songs, films, food and this year’s must-have toys.There’s a huge quiz too should you be stuck for things to do over the festive period.

Elsewhere we have your usual mix of home and garden, fashion and beauty and will be back in the new year with our bumper Northern Lifestyle edition.

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16 Home & Garden

Go bold with your Christmas decorations

24 Christmas Gift Guide

Get inspiration from the independents this Christmas

26 Best bar none

Want to achieve the gold standard with your Christmas decorations? Ask the experts

30 Northside Bumper Christmas Quiz 2020

From films to songs, and food to drink, here’s some wonderful Christmassy lists to get you into the spirit

40 Eating Out

We dine at Estabulo, Harrogate

42 Fashion

What does your winter wardrobe look like?

Find inspiration from these local boutiques

48 Accessories

From chocolate and Champagne to tea and stationery… countdown to Christmas in style with these advent calendars with a difference

Test your mettle in our festive brain-teaser

32 Make it nice ‘n’ easy

Get in the mood for Christmas with these festive recipes from The School of Artisan Food

FRONT COVER: Get some inspiration for your festive table.

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Three rosettes Goldsborough Hall has been judged as one of the best in the country after winning a top food award. It has been recognised as an outstanding restaurant that achieves standards that demand recognition well beyond their local area.

The dining experience at this 17th century stately home, near Knaresborough, has been awarded a third rosette for culinary excellence, placing it in the top ten per cent of the AA rated restaurants in the UK. Owners Mark and Clare Oglesby are delighted with the award: “Goldsborough Hall is a very special place and we would like every guest to leave with memories of breathtaking surroundings, beautiful interiors, friendly first-class service, and outstanding cuisine. We are very pleased that head chef Chris O’Callaghan’s flair in the kitchen has been so deservedly rewarded.”

For more information visit www.goldsboroughhall.com or call 01423 867321.

Christmas at Castle Howard A breath of fresh air is just what we all need right now. And where better and fresher than exploring the great outdoors on the Castle Howard Estate? Combine a sense-inspiring walk in the gardens and grounds of this magnificent Yorkshire estate, where the Christmas trees with their atmospheric sparkling lights after dusk, will line the main drive.

Younger guests will love outdoor fun and games in the Adventure playground which is open daily. Add to the family fun with a takeaway wood-fired pizza feast or toasted marshmallows from The Boathouse Café, open at weekends there is also a stretch canopy, covering picnic benches, for weather proofing adventure plans!

Whilst there, why not take the opportunity to do some Christmas shopping or stock up the festive larder. A delicious selection of locally sourced seasonal produce, traditional festive hampers and Christmas treats are most tempting in the Estate’s Farm Shop.

Deliziosa arrives in Chapel Allerton Opening soon on Harrogate Road in Chapel Allerton is a new Italian deli with a Sardinian soul.

Deliziosa shows off the best of Italian produce and craftsmanship, including a range of cheeses and cured meats imported from Italy to showcase the wide range of tastes and flavours that Italians enjoy along with quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Bread is baked on the premises along with focaccia and pizza which is sold by the slice.

Complementing the ‘salumeria’ will be a two-floor restaurant, conservatory and terrace.

“I’ve built in my mind for years this idea to open somewhere in Chapel Allerton. I’ve been looking for a long time for a place, but my goal was to find something here…” said owner Tony Salaris.

Visit www.deliziosa.co.uk to find out more.

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The Pheasant at Harome are thrilled to announce that they have been awarded 3 AA rosettes for culinary excellence.

The three-rosette status rewards outstanding restaurants deserving recognition well beyond their local area.

“We really couldn’t be prouder of our dedicated and talented team at the Pheasant and all our wonderful suppliers who have enabled us to achieve this superb recognition,” said chef/director Peter Neville.

This is what the AA had to say: “Although the Pheasant sounds like a simple pub – it was once the blacksmith’s and village shop overlooking the duckpond in the charming village of Harome – its current incarnation is a rather refined hotel with bags of smart country style and food that’s worth going out of your way for. Peter Neville’s contemporary cooking style produces technically adept, imaginative dishes.”

Giving the gift of home this Christmas Springfield Healthcare are on a mission! – wanting to do absolutely anything and everything that we can to tackle loneliness amongst older people in our local communities.

As a result, they are offering a six-week residential stay at our Chocolate Works Care Village in York absolutely free!

Home Manager, Sarah Paskett, RGN “Along with our residents, my colleagues and I have been inspired again and again in recent months by how willing so many people are to give their time and their services to their local community for the benefit of others. I really wanted us at The Chocolate Works to be a part of that, so I hope that what we are offering can make a real difference to someone. We can’t wait to welcome you to our home and to our Springfield Family.”

Visit https://www.chocolate-works.co.uk/tcw-giveaway/ to find out more.

#theatrefor1pound The arts is one of the industries hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic.Theatres and live venues closed their doors in March and have barely opened since - and there’s still no fixed date in place for when they can resume schedules.

Fundraiser Victoria Smith is a huge arts fan and set out to show them support with her campaign, #theatrefor1pound.

“I launched #theatrefor1pound to help the arts, in particular Northern Ballet and Leeds Playhouse,” she said.

“Theatre is for everyone and I wanted to encourage as many people as possible to help in a small way. The idea was that if everyone gave a £1 it would make a collective difference and the aim is to hopefully help other Dance Companies and theatres too.”

“I am conscious we are all struggling and each individual and every industry has been affected by this situation, so wanted people to feel comfortable to donate a £1 as empathetic towards everyone’s circumstances.”

To make a donation, visit https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/VictoriaSmith123

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WHAT’S GOING ON LEEDS? JORDAN ODU PRAISES THE CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION SHOWN BY LEEDS BUSINESSES.

o here we are amid lockdown the sequel, and whilst it’s not ideal with the festive season upon us, it certainly doesn’t feel quite as bad as last time… And I’ve got everything crossed for that vaccine!

Many businesses have adapted to the change amazingly, and the creativity we’re seeing born out of this crisis is nothing short of remarkable.

I was lucky enough to sneak in some cheeky lastminute restaurant trips a few weeks back and was blown away with the autumnal offering at Fourth Floor Brasserie at Harvey Nichols. An all-round hearty affair to suit the season, you don’t want to miss the Crispy Pork Belly Bites with apple teriyaki or the Mussels with nduja tomato sauce, chorizo, and French fries.

Washed down with a Smoky Cointreau Margarita, everything was faultless.

Across town, Lost & Found at the iconic former Leeds Club building have also outdone themselves this time around. Their Crispy Fried Halloumi with sweet chilli and tomato jam is pure dreamy goodness, whilst the Whole Monkfish Tail roasted on the bone is just divine with a glass of their South African Viognier.

When it comes to festive menus, Chaophraya’s Christmas celebratory tasting menu is a sublime Asian feast you don’t want to miss (and not a turkey in sight). As you’d expect, we went all out with the Samakee (which means ‘togetherness’) option, which did not disappoint.

Kicking off with the classic Chaophraya platter, which includes moreish Thai Chicken Tacos and Spicy

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Of course, eating in is has been the new eating out of late, and I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t indulged myself in a takeout or ten. Rudy’s Bake at Home pizzas have been a pure godsend, making those endless Netflix nights in that little bit more special (especially if you drizzle a little truffle oil on the crusts).

For something a little more intimate, Vice & Virtue can instantly dial up date night to the next level. They’ve been upping the ante with their fine dining at-

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Lost & Found

home menu, whipped up by head chef and man of the moment, Jono. Having just got through to the next round of MasterChef the Professionals, you’re guaranteed a culinary work of art. The Char Sui Pork is next level tasty.

Closer to home, there’s not a week gone by when I haven’t dipped into House of Koko’s ever-changing menu of treats. I do love a good Reuben with pastrami, but it’s even better with a bit of Dutch gouda. Another place I may as well have on speed dial is Fior Alba, who serve up the most authentically delicious sushi platters outside of Japan.

Needless to say, I’ve been out on my bike a lot recently, desperately trying to ride off all those calories. And, whilst I wouldn’t say I’m Ibiza pool party-ready just yet, I’ve managed to stay trim and avoid the dreaded lockdown belly I’ve seen a lot of this year (not mentioning

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I have to admit, I hate the fact I’ve not been able to pop into Leeds for a spot of Christmas shopping yet, but if you

happen to be buying for a foodie, search out Open Gift Card. An indie start-up born during lockdown to support small independent restaurants, bars, and café; they’re helping keep some of our favourite eateries alive.

Never has there been a more highly anticipated New Year’s Eve, and so I’m making it a memorable one at The Beehive Fior Alba takeover. I’m expecting amazing food, cocktails, and several bottles of Champagne – roll on 2021!

That’s it from me this month, but stay safe and have the best Christmas and New Year, hopefully with all your loved ones.

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Quiet retreat ENJOY A WINTER BREAK WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS AT HEADLAM HALL HOTEL & SPA. The Orangery

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ocated in the rolling countryside of lower Teesdale, just between Barnard Castle and Darlington in County Durham, sits the picturesque hamlet of Headlam.This quiet corner of Teesdale is where you will find the superb 17th century Headlam Hall Hotel & Spa. Headlam Hall is a Jacobean country manor which overlooks its own rolling farmland estate and stands in four acres of walled gardens with elegant lawns, ancient beech hedges, colourful herbaceous borders and flowing waters.

It is a working farm and its kitchen produces modern British food that reflects the fabulous local produce sourced from the surrounding countryside. Much of the fruit, herbs and vegetables used in the kitchen come

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from the hotel’s own garden, and seasonality is at the core of all the dishes produced here. There are two options for dining; The Orangery looks out onto a walled patio where you can dine alfresco should the weather permit, or dine in The Library Bar, with its cosy open fire and dog-friendly bar area.

Set within the superb grounds of Headlam Hall, Headlam Spa is a previous winner of leading spa treatment provider Thalgo’s UK Spa of the Year. A place to relax, exercise and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of water in an environment that truly reflects the beauty of the surrounding Teesdale countryside, Headlam Spa makes an ideal venue for a spa day or overnight spa break for couples or friends at any time of year.

The spa facilities include a 15-metre swimming pool, an outdoor hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and drench shower, a fully-equipped gym and spa relaxation lounge with cosy logburning stove. Also popular at Headlam is The Spa Brasserie, open daily serving snacks/drinks all day, with alfresco eating available, weather permitting.

Currently, Headlam Hall is carefully following official guidance on maintaining a safe and secure environment for both customers and

their staff, and has implemented a number of measures that are detailed on the hotel’s website. There is also the considerable advantage of plenty of space at Headlam, and it offers a safe, relaxing and enjoyable experience for guests and diners alike.

Looking outdoors, the challenging and picturesque nine-hole course at Headlam is maintained to the highest standards and provides a perfect setting for an enjoyable game of golf. There is also a covered driving range, practice putting green and a new resident PGA Professional, Darren Pearce, who is available for tuition of all ages making this a great opportunity for improving skills or learning to play.

Nearby attractions include the city of Durham, the Durham Dales, the lovely market town of Barnard Castle and its

superb Bowes Museum, Auckland and Raby Castles, and High Force, England’s tallest waterfall. Great seasonal breaks are available throughout the year, with Winter Escapes in January and February being especially good value.

Headlam Hall can be visited at www.headlamhall.co.uk, by calling 01325 730238 or email reception@headlamhall.co.uk.

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HOME & GARDEN

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Let’s get festive GO BOLD WITH YOUR CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS. BY RICHARD ABBEY.

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Argos 4ft blue colour tree £12. www.argos.co.uk

Smart app-controlled rainbow Twinkly™ Christmas lights decorations £174.99. www.lights4fun.co.uk

150 LED traditional Pickwick Christmas lights £29.99. www.lights4fun.co.uk

Oliver Bonas Christmas decoration collection £7.50 each. www.oliverbonas.com

Biscuiteers Baking Christmas tree letterbox biscuit £9. www.biscuiteers.com

Sainsbury’s Home Nordic phrase hanging decoration, assorted £2. www.sainsburys.co.uk

Cambridge Imprint origami star garland kit £13.96. www.cambridgeimprint.co.uk HomeSense white and red bauble £2.99. tkmaxx.com

B&Q 2m tinsel in blue surf, £1.25. www.diy.com

Wilko traditional dough snowman £1.50. www.wilko.co.uk

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Sainsbury’s Home Nordic small felt hanging snowflake, assorted £2. www.sainsburys.co.uk

Very Sass & Belle Xmas scooter and campervan baubles £12.99 (set of 2). very.co.uk Traditional knitted Christmas stockings, from £9.95. www.dibor.co.uk LEFT: HomeSense Christmas berry wreath £24.99. tkmaxx.com RIGHT: John Lewis & Partners Japonism red bauble with Christmas tree £6. www.johnlewis.com Paperchase red balloon dog £4. www.paperchase.com

Mixed metallic festive Christmas tree living room decorations. www.lights4fun.co.uk

Marks & Spencer wine bottle baubles £12.50. www.marksand spencer.com

Daisy Park felt/twig robin on peg decoration £5. www.daisypark.co.uk

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National Trust Merry Christmas garland £30. shop.nationaltrust.org.uk

Wilko traditional dough reindeer £1.50. www.wilko.co.uk

B&Q 20cm (8”) glitter star topper in red, £2. www.diy.com

Marks & Spencer Decorations Stockings. www.marksandspencer.com

LEFT: Argos enchanted Father Christmas in lantern £20. www.argos.co.uk

Bring your tree to life with these stunning paper honeycomb decorations. £40 (set of 6). oka.com

BELOW: Next Christmas countdown block £10. www.next.co.uk

John Lewis & Partners red hand stitching line velvet stocking £20. www.johnlewis.com

Next festive spice jar candle £10. www.next.co.uk

B&Q sausage dog ‘Merry Christmas’ bauble, £2. www.diy.com

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GIFT GUIDE

GET INSPIRATION FROM THE INDEPENDENTS THIS FESTIVE SEASON.

Winter months just got a whole lot warmer with the UGG Scuffette II slippers. These slippers ooze luxury, with their suede leather uppers and super soft sheepskin lining and trim.

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A beautiful selection of home grown poinsettia available at Riverside Plants, Shadwell, Brandon Lane, LS17 9JL. Tel: 0113 289 3044. www.riversideplant.co.uk

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Rubelite and diamond pendant £3,995 and earrings £699. Stunning rubelite is the perfect stone to add that festive touch to your partywear this Christmas. Mixed with diamonds, you’ll dazzle on the dancefloor.

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Gents Seiko Presage automatic stainless steel wristwatch. £349.

Queensbury Jewellers, 336 Kirkstall Road, Leeds, LS4 2DS. Tel: 0113 230 6070. www.queensburyjewellers.co.uk

Find a huge selection of jewellery and watches at UK Bullion, 339-341 Ecclesall Road, S11 8PF. Tel: 0114 266 4040. www.ukbullionltd.co.uk

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Best bar none WANT TO ACHIEVE THE GOLD STANDARD WITH YOUR CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS? ASK THE EXPERTS. et’s be honest, it’s been a pretty terrible year so wouldn’t it be great if we could lift spirits and finish 2020 on a high? Christmas, typically a time filled with comfort and joy, will be a little different but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be getting into the festive mood. In fact, we should be embracing it even more.

Far beyond resurrecting the same artificial ‘Nordic pine’ tree each year, Christmas decorations can extend to all rooms of the house and include lights, garlands, festive foliage and much more.You can dress doorways, stairways and driveways and even let your children style their own rooms.

The possibilities are endless.

In short, Christmas decorations are a good way to start the season and, done right, can set the mood for the

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many weeks ahead. But where to start?

Interior design specialists Ben Huckerby Design started dressing everything from homes to hotels years ago and more recently have been repeatedly approached to style them for the festive season. With their expert eye they can choose decorations that complement your home perfectly and add a touch of class to your Christmas.

As you can imagine, Ben and his team are in full flow at the moment, dressing homes and properties up and down the country. “Our first trees are booked for install the second week in November and we are usually fully installed by the end of the first week of December,” said Ben. “Ordinarily, we supply the items and dress the areas, usually in one

day, however, we draw the line at taking them down, this is usually left to the clients, who can store them for the following year!”

And Ben isn’t afraid to go the extra mile for his clients. “Last year, a client’s build team overran so late that I installed the decorations on Christmas Eve to ensure they had a beautiful Christmas Day. With that in mind, my tree at home has to be one of the first to go up, as once I’ve done four or five installations, the motivation to do my own would be weak.”

Pictured here is Ben Huckerby Design at The Lanesborough Hotel on London’s Hyde Park Corner last year which showcased some of Ben’s favourite design elements.

“I feel the most elegant trees and decorations are always the very

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muted tones with subtle accents of colour and I like to mix textures in the form of artificial foliage and feathers,” he said. “I always lean towards a warm white bulb both inside and outside, as I really feel this gives a much softer light and I always use a combination of gold, silver and clear baubles as I feel this achieves the best effects.”

Ben is expecting to see decorations appear in homes much sooner this year, because of the current situation, but may have to go against his own advice and put his own decorations on hold as he’s hoping to move house at the start of this month.

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Northside Bumper Christmas Quiz 2020 TEST YOUR METTLE IN OUR FESTIVE BRAIN-TEASER. uizzes have been a great way to pass the time and connect with family and friends over the last few months. With that in mind, we’ve put together this tricky festive quiz to keep your brain ticking over. We’ve tried to

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make it a real challenge... there’s 60 questions covering a range of subjects, from music and film to news and sport.

Don’t write in... it’s just for fun. The answers will be in the February issue of Northside.

Film & TV

1. Who reached number one in July with the hit single ‘Head and Heart’?

2. Which influential guitarist and founding member of his namesake rock band, passed away in October?

3. Which popular girl band started a ‘Search’ for a new band on BBC One in the autumn?

4. Who released the album, Future Nostalgia, in 2020?

5. Oasis released What’s the Story (Morning Glory) 25 years ago what was their follow-up album called?

6. Stormzy collaborated with this mega-selling singer on the single Own It. 7. This band scored last year’s Christmas number one with ‘I Love Sausage Rolls’. Who are they?

8. Complete the name of this single the Rolling Stones released during lockdown: Living in a…

9. What is the name of the former Stone Roses singer who was due to headline Tramlines this year?

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11. Which legendary actor, perhaps best known for the ‘swords and sandals’ epic, Spartacus, passed away aged 103?

12. What was the name of the history and politics teacher who recently scooped the £1million jackpot on Who Wants to be a Millionaire?

13. The 25th James Bond film was delayed not once but twice this year and will now be released in 2021, what is its title?

14. In what year did the popular sitcom, Friends, first air?

15. Who won this year’s Britain’s Got Talent?

16. Love Island was put on hold this year, but who won last summer’s show?

17. It has been one of the stand-out Netflix hits of the year, but who is the ‘Tiger King’?

18. This Eugene Levy-led comedy series swept the board at this year’s Emmy’s.

19. Big Brother first aired 20 years ago. Who was its first winner?

20. BBC One’s His Dark Materials is based on a series of books by which author?

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Sport

Current Affairs

21. How many Championship did Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls win in the 1990s?

31. Who said it: “We have it totally under control.

It’s one person coming in from China. It’s going to be just fine.”

22. Liverpool won their first Premier League title. How many points did they finish the season with?

32. Who took a drive to Barnard Castle to make sure his eyesight was ok?

23. Who won the 2020 NFL Super Bowl?

34. Which ‘C’ storm hit Britain in early February bringing winds of over 80mph?

33. Who did Princess Beatrice of York marry in July?

24. Due to Covid, the USPGA Championship was the first golf major to be played this year. Who won?

25. Who recently became only the second Britain to win cycling’s Giro D’Italia?

26. Which former Olympic champion boxer is currently taking part in Strictly Come Dancing?

35. Which artist features on the new £20 note, launched earlier this year?

36. Which contested area caused intense fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan?

37. How much is the UK Living Wage?

27. Lewis Hamilton recently surpassed which driver’s Formula One win record?

38. Who is the current leader of the Liberal Democrats?

28. Which rugby league team won this year’s Challenge Cup?

39. Protesters in Bristol pulled down a statue of which historical figure?

29. Which player scored the winning goal in the 2020 Champion’s League Final?

40. Argos announced the end to what after almost 50 years?

30. Who is captain of the England Rugby Union team?

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41. Who designed Leeds Town Hall?

42. Which town in Yorkshire has an annual Liquorice Festival?

43. The towns of Wakefield, Morley and Rothwell form a triangle famous for growing which crop?

44. Which UK prime minister was born in Leeds?

45. Which Yorkshire brewery is the oldest in England?

46. How many gold medals were won by athletes from Yorkshire at the 2012 London Olympics?

51. How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?

52. In Home Alone, where are the McAllisters going on holiday when they leave Kevin behind?

53. Which country did eggnog come from?

54. According to the song, what did my true love give to me on the eighth day of Christmas?

55. Three of Santa’s reindeer’s names begin with the letter “D.” Name them.

47. Which Yorkshireman successfully campaigned for the Abolition of Slavery in 1833?

56. What is the name of George Bailey’s guardian angel in It’s A Wonderful Life?

48. What is the tallest building in Leeds?

57. What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?

49. Which date is designated Yorkshire Day?

58. Stollen is the traditional fruit cake of which country?

50. Which Yorkshire racecourse hosts the St Leger?

60. In The Muppet Christmas Carol, who played Ebenezer Scrooge?

59. In what modern day country was Saint Nicholas born?

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Make it nice ‘n’ easy GET IN THE MOOD FOR CHRISTMAS WITH THESE FESTIVE RECIPES FROM THE SCHOOL OF ARTISAN FOOD. ew ingredients evoke the flavours of the festive season than cinnamon, citrus peel and marzipan. Those warming aromas take you right back to Christmases past.

Christmas is all about tradition but during a year like no other there’s room to add a little twist to the old favourites. The School of Artisan Food, based in the heart of Nottinghamshire’s historic Welbeck estate, have provided a few pointers on how to add a decadent flavour to the festive table this year.

The School of Artisan Food offers a unique environment for people of all skill levels to expand their knowledge through a wide range of

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short courses from baking and patisserie, cheesemaking, butchery and charcuterie, ice cream and chocolate making, to preserves, piemaking and brewing. The courses cater for all levels, from complete beginner to professionals. It also offers an accredited Advanced Diploma in Baking and professional business courses for new food startups and existing enterprises.

As a charity, the School works with voluntary organisations, schools and colleges, and community groups to provide opportunities to inspire and teach artisan food production skills.

The School has a range of courses planned for the festive season restrictions permitting - including a

practical master classes in Christmas baking with internationally renowned baker, Emmanuel Hadjiandreou. The hands-on classes take place on 6 December and again on 12 December. They each provide the opportunity to get into the festive spirit, while learning how to bake a selection of Christmas favourites. Tips and guidance will be provided on how to master the art of making puff pastry, marzipan and enriched doughs. Other courses coming up include festive pie making, edible gifts, and how to create a festive cheese board.

For more details call 01909 532171 or visit www.schoolofartisanfood.org.

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Mince pies with a contemporary twist For the puff pastry: 250g Strong white (bread) flour 4g Salt 125g Chilled water 10g Unsalted butter For laminating: 125g Unsalted butter (refrigerated)

For the mince pie filling: 30g Raisins 30g Currants 30g Sultanas 22g Soft brown sugar 18ml Brandy/ale 6g Sliced almonds 6g Orange peel 6g Lemon peel 6g Dried cherries 6g Apples 6g Butter 6g Caster sugar ¼ tsp Orange oil (optional) ¼ tsp Lemon oil (optional) Salt, pinch Nutmeg, pinch Ground ginger, pinch Mixed spice, pinch

Method: 1. Mix ingredients together in a mixing bowl and knead until pastry comes together and shows signs of development.

2. Form dough into a ball and cut a cross in the top, being careful not to cut more than half way through the dough. Pull the corners of the cuts out from the centre to form a square shape. Wrap in a plastic bag or sheet (not clingfilm as this will stick to surface of dough) and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

3. Weigh out the 125g butter and shape with a rolling pin between sheets of silicone parchment into a flat square block until approx. 10cm square and 1.5cm thick and place in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to harden.

4. To assemble, remove the pastry and the butter from the refrigerator.

Neaten the edges of the pastry square, if required. Roll out the pastry into a rectangular strip twice the length of the butter square.

5. Place the butter in the middle of the strip of dough, leaving equal amounts of dough, uncovered, top and bottom.

6. Fold the uncovered flaps of dough over the butter square until they meet in the middle and seal the joins by pressing with your rolling pin.

7. Give the pastry a one quarter turn, so that the two open ends with the butter showing are top and bottom.

8. Roll out the pastry into a long rectangle the length of your rolling pin.

Give the pastry a double (book) turn, wrap in the plastic bag or sheet and return to the refrigerator for a further 30 minutes.

9. Repeat step 8 two further times allowing the pastry to rest for at least 30 minutes, or until the butter has hardened and the pastry relaxed sufficiently to pin easily, refrigerated, between each and the final turn making certain it is covered at all times.

10. To make the filling, peel, core and chop the apples. Melt butter in heavy saucepan and add chopped apples and caster sugar. Stir and cook until a puree consistency is achieved.

11. Once the purée is cool, add and mix all other ingredients. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to six weeks.

12. To assemble, roll out the chilled pastry and cut out two discs for each mince pie using pastry cutters, one disc for the base and a slightly larger one for the lid. Brush the base disk lightly with either water or milk, place a generous teaspoon of mincemeat (approx. 6g) in the middle and place the lid on top. Pierce the top and place on a baking sheet covered in silicone parchment.

13. Bake in a preheated oven at 230°C for 15-16 minutes or until golden brown.

14. Dredge with vanilla sugar.

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Stollen 60g Sultanas 15g Sliced almonds (toasted) 15g Mixed peel (orange and lemon) 1 Small orange (zest and juice) 1 Lemon (zest and juice) 15g Rum For the preferment/sponge: 2 x 20g Strong white flour 10g Fresh yeast (or 5g dried yeast) 20g Whole milk (warm) For the butter mixture: 50g Butter (unsalted) 20g Caster sugar ¼ tsp Salt ¼ tsp Cardamom ¼ tsp Vanilla extract ¼ tsp Egg (beaten) For the marzipan: 60g Ground almonds 30g Caster sugar 1 tbsp Rum For the stollen glaze: 30g Apricot Jam 45g Butter (unsalted) 30g Sugar 15ml Whole milk For finishing: 150g Butter (unsalted) Vanilla sugar (caster sugar and vanilla) Icing sugar for dusting

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Method: For this recipe you require three large bowls and two small bowls. The small bowls will fit on the large ones upside down to act as lids.

1. First, soak the fruit. In a large mixing bowl mix the fruit, juice, zest, toasted almonds and rum together and cover. Allow to stand in a cool place covered; until most of the liquid is absorbed into the fruit. This is best done a week in advance and kept in the fridge.

2. To make the dough (preferment/sponge), put the flour in a small mixing bowl and set aside. In the large mixing bowl dissolve the yeast in the warm milk. Add the first flour and mix into a paste, cover with the bowl that had the flour in it, leave to prove double in volume for 30 minutes.

3. In the other small mixing bowl put the last flour and set aside.

4. To make the marzipan, mix the almonds and sugar together. Add the rum and mix into a stiff paste. Refrigerate.

5. In another large mixing bowl beat the butter, sugar, salt and the spices until soft. Add the egg into the butter mixture that has been lightly beaten little bits at a time. Once all the egg is incorporated into the butter mixture stop beating.

Tip: If the mixture curdles or separates add a teaspoon of flour that has been set aside earlier, to bind the mixture.

6. Mix about a tablespoon of the flour into the fruit mixture so that it absorbs the moisture in the fruit and set aside.

7. Returning to the dough, mix the yeast mixture into the butter mixture and add the rest of the flour. Mix until it all comes together and cover with the bowl that covered the yeast mixture. Leave to stand for 10 minutes.

8. Knead the dough for 10 seconds in the bowl, or until the dough resists.

Leave to stand for 10 minutes. Repeat this last step three times, covering the bowl between kneading.

9. Now add the fruit and mix until all the fruit is mixed into the dough, making sure all the fruit is incorporated and taking care not to crush the fruit.

10. Place the dough in a bowl and allow to prove, this should take around an hour. Once the dough has proved about double in volume knock back.

11. Shape into a ball and allow to rest until workable using a little flour so the dough does not stick.

12. Shape into a stollen shape with the marzipan in the centre. Place on a baking tray that has been covered with silicon paper. Allow to prove, covered in a warm place just under double in volume, approx. 30 minutes.

13. To make the glaze, boil all the ingredients together in a saucepan and set aside until ready to use or place in the refrigerator.

14. After 20 minutes, or when the loaf is half way risen, place the Stollen in a pre-heated oven at 200°C (400°F) Gas 6, add a cup of water on the hot tray to form steam, lower to 180°C (350°F) Gas 4. Bake for approx. 20 minutes until golden brown. You will know when it is baked by tapping on the bottom and hearing a hollow sound and it will be golden in colour.

Place on a wire rack to cool.

15. To finish, remove most of the dark sultanas that caught while baking with a sharp knife, taking care not to damage the stollen. Paint with hot melted butter three times allowing the butter to absorb.

16. Once completely cool, finally seal with boiling hot stollen glaze top and bottom. Once the glaze has set, roll in vanilla sugar, dust with icing sugar and serve.

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Christmas pudding 250g mixed dried fruit 50g prunes, chopped 50g dates, chopped 125g butter 125g dark muscovado sugar 3 tbsp treacle 1 tsp mixed spice 2 medium free range eggs 125g self-raising flour For added flavour, you can also add 125ml brandy

Method: 1. Place dried fruits, prunes and dates into a bowl and pour over the brandy. Soak the fruit overnight.

2. Grease a 1.5-litre pudding basin well with butter. Then place a disc of baking parchment in the bottom. Lay a sheet of tin foil just bigger than the basin on a work surface, then lay a sheet of baking parchment the same size over the top.

3. Beat the butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Beat for around 3 minutes, or until light and fluffy.

4. Add the treacle and mixed spice, then beat in the eggs one at a time.

5. Add the fruit to the bowl and stir until totally mixed in. Fold in the flour, and spoon the mixture into the pudding basin.

6. Place the parchment and tin foil layer over the top, and secure with string. Put the pudding into a large, deep pan with an upturned plate in the bottom, and pour boiling water into the pan until it reaches halfway up the side of the basin. Cover with a lid, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.

7. Add more boiling water as necessary, so the pan doesn’t boil dry as you’ll need to steam for between 3-3½ hours (or until the sponge is firm and a skewer inserted comes out clean).

8. Take the bowl out of the water, and leave to sit for 20 minutes before you turn it out.

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Christmas by numbers FROM FILMS TO SONGS, AND FOOD TO DRINK, HERE’S SOME WONDERFUL CHRISTMASSY LISTS TO GET YOU INTO THE SPIRIT. BY REBECCA WALES.

e’s making a list and checking it twice, going to find out who’s naughty and nice… Yes, Santa Claus is coming to town and bringing lots of festive cheer to boot.

No doubt the tree is already up, you’ve dusted off that Nat King Cole CD and consumed more mince pies than you can remember, but what will Christmas be like for you this year?

It’s certainly going to be different and, at the time of writing, we’re still unsure how we’ll be celebrating the big day. Here’s hoping we can gather with our nearest and dearest for steaming mugs of mulled, roast turkey and all the trimmings and maybe even a game of Scrabble or two.

However you end up celebrating Christmas, Rebecca Wales has compiled ten of the best, lists of our favourite festive things to ensure your seasonal break is memorable for all the right reasons. From films to songs, and food to drink, here’s some wonderful Christmassy things to get you into the spirit.

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Films Who doesn’t love a festive favourite? Channel 5 may have started showing them in September but if you’ve still not had your fill, these recommendations are a great place to start.

Christmas Cra cker Jokes Often so bad they’re ac

tually good, th e Christmas di t be the same nner without a joke or two.

1 Why di d Santa go to the doctor?

Because of hi s bad ‘elf’.

2 What do you get if you cross Sant A Christmas qu a with a duck acker. ?

3 What is Santa’s favo urite type of Wrap. music?

4 Wha t kind of cars do elves driv Toy-otas. e? table wouldn’

5 Wha t do elves po st on social m Elf-ies. edia?

6 What do you get if you cross a sn vampire? Fros owman with tbite a 7 What is a dog’s favo urite carol?

Bark, the Heral d Angels Sing 8 What do you call a penguin in th Lost e Sahara dese rt?

9 What do snowmen lik e to do on a w Chill eekend?

10 Who hides in the ba kery at Christ A mince spy mas?

1. How the Grinch Stole Christmas Voiced by Jim Carrey, this animated classic sees a green, revenge-seeking Grinch set out to ruin Christmas for the citizens of Whoville.

2. The Muppet Christmas Carol Charles Dickens’ classic tale was given the Muppet treatment - and it was rather good fun. Michael Caine plays the miser, Ebenezer Scrooge.

3. Home Alone Kevin McAllister must protect his house from a pair of burglars when he is accidentally left home alone by his family during Christmas vacation.

4. The Polar Express On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.

5. It’s a Wonderful Life Frank Capra’s classic stars James Stewart as a desperately frustrated businessman who is shown by an angel what life would be like if he had never existed.

6. Elf After discovering he is human, Will Ferrell, raised as an elf at the North Pole, decides to travel to New York City to locate his real father.

Songs

ems when it best ones it se e th ill st e ar d many The old ones s. You’ll not fin ng so as tm ris l-loved list. comes to Ch ongst this wel am cs si as cl modern ade Everybody - Sl 1 Merry Xmas - Wizzard tmas Everyday ris Ch Be d ul 2 It Wish It Co tney e - Paul McCar Christmas Tim en 3 Wonderful uce Springste in’ to Town - Br m Co Is s au Cl 4 Santa - John Lennon (War Is Over) e 5 Happy Xmas ee - Brenda Le e Christmas Tr th nd ou Ar ’ in 6 Rock ? - Band Aid It’s Christmas ow Kn ey l Th o 7 D . Kirsty McCol The Pogues ft rk Yo ew N 8 Fairytale of as - Wham 9 Last Christm iah Carey as Is You - Mar tm ris Ch r Fo t 10 All I Wan

7. Love Actually The love lives of eight very different couples are intertwined in the run up to Christmas.

8. The Holiday Unlucky in love Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet swap houses for Christmas.

9. Nativity An uptight but secretly heartbroken primary school teacher’s little white lie about Hollywood coming to see his class’ nativity play grows like wildfire in his rag-tag school low on self-esteem.

10. The Snowman On Christmas Eve, a young boy builds a snowman that comes to life and takes him to the North Pole to meet Father Christmas.

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Food No Christmas is complete without food - and the more of it the better.

1 Turkey The much-maligned bird is the cornerstone of Christmas dinner. Give the goose a miss and go with tradition.

2 Mince pies Shop-bought or homemade, the humble mince captures the essence of Christmas in a few tasty mouthfuls.

3 Christmas pudding It may not be for everyone but with lashings of brandy sauce, it’s the perfect way to finish your Christmas meal.

4 Pigs in blankets When did these become such an integral part of Christmas dinner. Sausages wrapped in bacon are 5 the perfect partner to turkey.

Drinks Chances are your alcohol intake will increase over the festive period - here are some beverages for all occasions.

1 Mulled wine Served warm, this spiced wine is the perfect winter warmer and just screams Christmas.

2 Eggnog Usually considered an American tradition, eggnog actually originated in this country. Made with eggs, milk, cream and sugar, it’s a sweet treat.

3 Champagne Wake up to a glass of fizz on 25 December. Is there a better way to celebrate?

Brussel sprouts No dinner is complete without them. Instead of 6 boiling, try frying them with chestnuts and bacon.

4 Snowball They usually only surface at Christmastime and are something of an acquired taste.

Parnsips Roast them with a few carrots and a splash of honey to add a touch of sweetness to your dinner.

Port The perfect partner to your festive cheeseboard.

Cheese One to enjoy over the days following Christmas, usually with some good chutney and a glass of port.

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Gingerbread The tradition of making gingerbread houses started in Germany but the spice-laden biscuits are the perfect accompaniment to any festive feast.

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9 Chocolate Roses/Quality Street/Miniature Heroes/Terry’s Chocolate Orange… delete as applicable. Anything will do.

10 Yorkshire pudding Perhaps the most controversial addition to any Christmas dinner. Does it belong? It comes down to personal preference.

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6 Bailey’s What is it about creamy drinks that seem so appropriate at Christmas?

7 Whisky Great straight up (or on the rocks) but even better in a hot toddy after a bracing winter walk.

8 Sherry The sweetness of the many different sherries is a good match for rich festive food.

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Hot chocolate The whole family can wrap their hands around a steaming mug, preferably with marshmallows and whipped cream.

10 Martini Raise a glass to the recently departed Sean Connery.

Make sure it’s shaken, not stirred of course.

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EATING OUT

A slice of heaven A TRIP TO A BRAZILIAN RESTAURANT MEANS ONLY ONE THING – MEAT, AND LOTS OF IT. (BUT THERE’S A HUGE SALAD BAR TOO), WRITES RICHARD ABBEY. ne of the great things about dining out in our region is the sheer choice available.

Wherever you are in Yorkshire there is somewhere to suit every type of craving. Think of the spa town of Harrogate and you probably think of afternoon tea but there is much more to discover, from fine independent dining to destination chain restaurants.

Estabulo Rodizio Bar and Grill sits somewhere in the middle. The Brazilian restaurant chain – if you can call it that – has eight restaurants across the north including a very charming space on Albert Street.

If you’ve eaten at one of these South American restaurants before, you’ll know what to expect, but if you

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different cuts of meat (£18.95 per person) while dinner has seven additional choices (£28.95).

Complementing both menus is a huge salad bar with 40 cold options, five hot ones and six different sauces.

I arrived midweek for a late lunch and was greeted warmly by manager Franco before being shown to my booth table. The restaurant is contemporary in design, all dark wood, gold and glass, which creates a stylish yet warm atmosphere.

After ordering a drink – Estabulo merlot (£7, 250ml) – Franco explained the menu to me, although it’s pretty self-explanatory. Each cut of meat has a little description (in English and Portuguese) including a picture of where it comes from on the animal. At lunchtime you’ll fine three cuts of beef – picanha, alcatra and maminha; three cuts of pork – barriga de porco, linguiça and presunto; and one each of chicken (sobrecoxa de frango) and lamb (carneiro). Extras include abacaxi (pineapple) and pão de alho (garlic bread).

The process is simple.You have a card on your table, red on one side, green on the other. As the servers walk around the restaurant with the different cuts of meat, turn your card to green if you would like some, or red if you’ve had enough.

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EATING OUT

But first the salad bar. Because of Covid restrictions, things work a little bit differently; instead of heading up to the bar yourself, you are given a checklist to make your choices and then a plate is brought to your table.

Selections are limited to eight initially but you can make multiple ‘trips’ if you so wish.

I started with a selection of asparagus, green beans, mild roquito chilli peppers,

cheese stuffed peppers, tomato and mozzarella salad, Brazilian potato salad, roast potatoes and black bean and pork stew. The meat then comes at regular intervals and is sliced from the skewer which you then retrieve with a little pair of tongs.

It was hard to pick a favourite, such was the quality of the cuts served. I particularly enjoyed the picanha (cap of rump) and alcatra (rump) cuts of beef

but the chicken thigh (sobrecoxa de frango), pork belly (barriga de porco) and mint lamb (carneiro) were also excellent.

The hard part was knowing when to stop - you can eat until the cows come home - but stop I did and had managed to leave enough room to sample one of Estabulo’s desserts, of which there were ten to choose from. Cheesecake seemed like a good choice and out of the three on offer, the Ferrero Rocher version (£6.29), was a good choice. Rich, creamy and indulgent, just as it should be. A double espresso (£3.30) completed proceedings – and was needed to ensure I didn’t fall asleep on the way home!

If you’re in the mood for Brazilian, you now know where to go.

Estabulo Rodizio Bar & Grill 6 Albert Street, Harrogate, HG1 1JU Tel: 01423 313710 www.estabulo.co.uk

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