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Chilled avocado soup A creamy refreshing vegetable soup, ideal for a summer evening Ingredients - Serves 4 Prep time: 15mins • 3 firm, ripe avocadoes • Juice of 1 lemon • 2 large cloves garlic • 150ml warm stock • 300ml milk or buttermilk • ½ x 190g jar pesto sauce • Salt and black pepper • Shredded basil or chives to serve Method 1. Peel and stone the avocadoes and place in a blender or food processor with the lemon juice, garlic and stock. Blend fast for 2 minutes until smooth. For a really velvety smooth consistency you could pass through a sieve. 2. Whisk in the milk, pesto sauce and seasoning to taste. Cover very closely with clingfilm and chill well until ready to serve.
Tip: Be sure to cover closely as it will start to discolour especially if you leave it for more than a day. Warm through gently if required. Cookery Courses for all Why not give a Voucher for the perfect gift? Contact Alex 01243 532240 www.cookwithalex.co.uk
Dream Doors Barnham Wake up your kitchen The heart of the home A kitchen is the heart of the home. Not only are so many everyday tasks carried out here but it is frequently the meeting place for family or friends to enjoy a coffee and chat. We are often so familiar with our surroundings that we may fail to notice that perhaps our kitchen is looking a little “tired” or in need of a lift. A replacement kitchen may be beyond the means of many of us, particularly in the light of the present cost of living crisis but there is an alternative. Revamp vs replacement Sussex Local recently spoke with Neil of Dream Doors at Barnham who explained that by revamping rather than replacing, a kitchen can be transformed at a fraction of the cost of a complete refurbishment. Replacement doors he said are available in a huge variety of designs and colours, both traditional and modern and can completely transform a kitchen without the waste and mess associated with a total refit. In addition, replacement worktops, sinks, taps, or lighting can further update the available space.
Reuse for price & sustainability Neil told us that sustainability is at the core of his business and he actively encourages clients to reuse existing units. With finishing touches like handles and splashbacks or modified storage space, a kitchen can have that brand new feeling in as little as 2 – 3 days. Any units or worktops which have to be disposed of are dealt with in an environmentally friendly way. No obligation advice From a complete set of new doors to a single drawer unit, the customer's choice is paramount and Neil guaranteed that clients will not be pressurised into additional expense but can always be assured of advice and support a 'phone call away. Contact Dream Doors Dream Doors, Unit 13, The Square, Barnham PO22 0HB. Tel. 01243 554732 www.dreamdoors.co.uk
