Recipe-ChilledAvocado

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.

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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

Hamilton Cole, Pulborough

To h ave an est abli s h ed business for over 50 years is qu i te an ac compli shmen t particularly in the face of today's on-line giants. Hamilton Cole is a family-run business which prides itself on the service it gives to customers. Siblings Robin and Susan who have run the business since 2004, spoke to Sussex Local about their aims and successes. Face-to-face contact, said Susan, is of great importance to their customers. It is easy to purchase an electrical appliance online – all it takes is a click of a button, but there is no button to click to be able to touch it, study the controls or ask a knowledgeable person about how it actually works. It’s not just reassuring to speak to a human being, it is pleasurable! “We are proud of the friendly service given to all our customers, whether they are buying the latest TV or simply asking for a replacement watch battery.”

Susan was anxious to point out that Hamilton Cole have stayed abreast of market trends and the various changes relating to electrical standards. As well as the retail outlet they are able to offer a number of domestic electrical services. These include TV aerial/satellite installation, PAT Testing, repairs to TVs, microwaves and cleaners and most recently, the installation of Electrical Vehicle (EV) Charge Points. Robin and Susan told us, “There is a growing demand for installing EV charge points and our electrician Steve has been on a course so we are fully qualified to do this now.” High Streets are adapting and Robin and Susan hope that Hamilton Cole's commitment to excellent service will stand them in good stead. Hamilton Cole, Station Road, Pulborough, RH20 1AH. 01798 872237 www.hamiltoncole.co.uk

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