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DIVINE CHOCOLATE AND PRUNE SOUFFLE CAKE

This recipe gives you a rich moist dessert, serve with whipped cream, quick and easy. (Tried and Tested by Lisa Pilgrim for many dinner parties - and will be perfect for a romantic night in too) 8 - 10 Prunes 100g Unsalted Butter 2 Tablespoons of Brandy 4 eggs, separated 225g Dark plain Chocolate 100g Caster Sugar • Pre- heat oven to 180 C / 350 F / Gas 4. You will need a 15-20cm loose bottomed cake tin lined and dusted with flour. • Soak the prunes in warmed brandy until plump and soft. Melt the butter and chocolate over a pan of bubbling water, then allow to cool • Whisk egg yolks and sugar together until pale and thickened • Fold in egg yolk mixture, making sure both are at room temperature • Whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks and fold into the mixture • Pour into your cake tin and bake for 30 minutes until risen Once removed from the oven the cake will sink a little but be deliciously gooey inside. Leave to cool for a few minutes then serve whilst still warm. Accompany with whipped cream and dust with icing sugar.

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Are you considering your choice of wedding venue, this Spring? then congratulations! Having spent 16 enjoyable years hosting weddings, the team at The Secret Garden wedding marquee (Burwash Manor) would like to offer some thoughts and tips: Costs: what is included in your hire fee? are there additional charges? is the venue insured against cancellation?  Flexibility: how much scope is there for you to create your own special day? can you introduce your own caterer, florist, music?  Hire Period: how long do you have to prepare, decorate and enjoy the venue?  Communication: do you have a good rapport with and trust the wedding team?  Ceremony: can this be conducted at the venue? is there a happy alternative?  Accommodation: is there good accommodation, nearby, for your guests? (and you!)  Garden: do you have access to a garden/ courtyard for children to let off steam, for photography and to just relax in the sunshine?  Parking: is it nearby and sufficient? is it secure overnight? The Secret Garden’s pretty marquee and charming moated walled garden provide a magical setting for the perfect country wedding. With exclusive access for the whole weekend, couples have the freedom to create their own special day. Our friendly and experienced team are, of course, on hand throughout. Situated on a lovely farm with St. Peter’s church but a step away, the Secret Garden is truly a secret worth discovering.

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WHAT IS LOVE, ANYWAY?

“Love”. It is one of the most frequently rush of hormones that occurs less frequently as attraction spoken words in the English language but we age, along with the ability to reproduce. remains strong and is mutual, then they usually often the word is used to express a general Lust drives us to find a partner and in enter the third stage: attachment. enjoyment as in “I love going to the cinema”. doing so may develop into phase 2 and 3. It Phase 3: Attachment But, if asked to define what the word means, is exciting and addictive. The serial philander This is the commitment phase, the one that most people would think of romantic love – the may genuinely love their partner, but is so creates a relationship which will last. Typically one that attracts you to another human being. hooked on the high that comes from phase 1 the passion will be fading and although not as But what is that love they are unable to give it up. exciting as lust and attraction, attachment is a and why do we feel it? Phase 2: Attraction or romantic passion deeper more contented feeling. Studies have shown that the more someone In reality what we When ‘love’ moves from lust into passion, idealises their partner, and turns a blind eye think of as love has we lose our ability to think rationally and can to their faults and less endearing personality three distinct phases: develop an obsession with the object of our traits, the longer the relationship will last.  Lust, or erotic desire. The phrase ‘love is blind’ is true in Professor Arthur Aron, If however the behaviour is unforgiveable, passion this phase, and we may be oblivious to our of the State University or one person simply cannot learn to live with  Attraction, or partner’s faults, even if they are obvious to all the other’s ‘little ways’. the foundations of of New York at the relationship are undermined. Then every around. Stonybrook, has studied romantic passion  Attachment, or difference is highlighted and the couple may Researchers at University College London what happens when reach the conclusion that they are incompatible commitment found that people in love have lower levels of people fall in love and where they were perfectly happy in the Phase 1: Lust serotonin. These lower levels are the same has found that simply attraction phase. This really needs as those found in people with obsessivestaring into each other’s Of course no relationship will endure unless no explanation. It’s compulsive disorders, possibly explaining why eyes has tremendous both parties put in the effort and Valentine’s the one that starts those in love can think of little else than their impact. Professor Day is your opportunity to confirm your lust, as we hit puberty partner.Couples in this stage spend many attraction or attachment to your other half. Aron conducted an and it evolved for the hours together – they experiment where he purpose of mating and really can’t get enough put strangers of the reproduction. It’s a of each other. If this opposite sex together Raspberry Bespoke Events can help you organise for 90 minutes and your special day, offering everything from a full had them discuss wedding planning service, to a specific aspect of the intimate details about day itself, or bespoke event planning. From intimate themselves. 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Guests away ensuring you can concentrate on you’re time together as a for an evening, bring wine write messages on the couple, enjoying every step towards the biggest day of your lives. and allow creativity to flow. plate at the wedding, we then decorate, glaze and As the season of romance approaches and love is in the air, why Make a special fire the plate for you. not contact Raspberry Bespoke Events to find out about the unique thank you gift for proposal packages we can offer. Nothing says I love you more than a your bridesmaids and groomsmen. romantic proposal New Business Launch

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“You ar e and will always be my dr eam come true” What could be more romantic than cooking a delectable meal for the love of your life? Lisa Pilgrim from Cambridge Wine in Royston shares her tips for the perfect romantic night in.

Take time to set the table beautifully and to light a few candles whilst conjuring up some fabulous culinary treats. Of course, you’ll need some wonderful wines to accompany your meal! Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to treat yourselves to a bottle of pink champagne; a great aperitif and just right to go along with our proposed first course. Oysters are one of the most famous aphrodisiacs, being high in zinc and holding a reputation for enhancing love and fertility. Serve with freshly squeezed lemon or a dash of shallot vinaigrette along with red Tabasco or finely chopped chilli. Chilli peppers are known to stimulate endorphins, the brain’s feel-good chemicals. Offering great value and superb quality we propose the Joseph Perrier Brut Rosé at £38.99; a chance to sample its crisp and fruity style. If oysters aren’t your thing then why not try a seafood and avocado salad? Avocado has the sensuous shape of a pear and is known for its aphrodisiacal qualities as far back as the Aztecs. Its high levels of vitamin E can promote youthful vigour! This would pair nicely with a fine white wine such as Sancerre 2012 Domaine Sautereau at £15.99, a wonderfully reserved style of Sauvignon Blanc. For the main course you might try a beautiful Boeuf en Croute, a luxurious melt-in-the-mouth option worthy of every effort in the kitchen. Take a look at our local butcher Knibbs’ special Beef Wellingtons for Valentine’s Day. Accompany this with a classic Bordeaux red such as the Bel Air de Siran 2005 Haut Medoc, an amazing buy at £16.99. Alternatively, go for Cambridge Wine royston Award Winning Wine Merchant a sumptuous and seductive Pinot Noir, either from its home in Burgundy (for a real treat try Chambolle-Musigny 2009, Domaine Arlaud, Morey-St-Denis, £39.99) or from New Zealand. The Mount Hector Pinot Noir 2010 offers flavours of summer fruits and a touch of spice for just FREE TASTING To Choose Your Wines £13.99. FREE Glassware Loan For dessert it has to be chocolate which offers such sensuality from its aroma to its taste. Dark chocolate has also been shown to cause a spike in dopamine levels which induces FREE Delivery to your venue feelings of pleasure. Have a go at our chocolate mousse cake with prunes soaked in Cognac (see recipe) and pair it with a sweet fortified wine like Blandy’s ‘Duke of Clarence’ Rich YOUR MONEY BACK on returns Madeira, a perfect pairing and a veritable bargain at £14.99.

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Take time to set the table beautifully and to light a few Cambridge Wine royston candles whilst conjuring up some fabulous culinary treats. Award Winning Wine Merchant Of course, you’ll need some wonderful wines to accompany your meal! Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to treat yourselves to a bottle of pink champagne; a great aperitif and just right to go along with our proposed first course. Oysters are one of the most famous aphrodisiacs, being high in zinc and holding a reputation for enhancing love and fertility. Serve with freshly squeezed lemon or a dash of shallot vinaigrette along with red Tabasco or finely chopped chilli. Chilli peppers are known to stimulate endorphins, the brain’s feel-good chemicals. Offering great value and superb quality we propose the Joseph Perrier Brut Rosé at £38.99; a chance to sample its crisp and fruity style. If oysters aren’t your thing then why not try a seafood and avocado salad? Avocado has the sensuous shape of a pear and is known for its aphrodisiacal qualities as far back as the Aztecs. Its high levels of vitamin E can promote youthful vigour! This would pair nicely with a fine white wine such as Sancerre 2012 Domaine Sautereau at £15.99, a wonderfully reserved style of Sauvignon Blanc. For the main course you might try a beautiful Boeuf en Croute, a luxurious melt-in-the-mouth option worthy of every effort in the kitchen. Take a look at our local butcher Knibbs’ special Beef Wellingtons for Valentine’s Day. Accompany this with a classic Bordeaux red such as the Bel Air de Siran 2005 Haut Medoc, an amazing buy at £16.99. Alternatively, go for a sumptuous and seductive Pinot Noir, either from its home in Burgundy (for a real treat try Chambolle-Musigny 2009, Domaine Arlaud, Morey-St-Denis, £39.99) or from New Zealand. The Mount Hector Pinot Noir 2010 offers flavours of summer fruits and a touch of spice for just £13.99. For dessert it has to be chocolate which offers such sensuality from its aroma to its taste. Dark chocolate has also been shown to cause a spike in dopamine levels which induces feelings of pleasure. Have a go at our chocolate mousse cake with prunes soaked in Cognac (see recipe) and pair it with a sweet fortified wine like Blandy’s ‘Duke of Clarence’ Rich Madeira, a perfect pairing

H appy Valentine’s Day! DIVINE CHOCOLATE AND PRUNE SOUFFLE CAKE and a veritable bargain at £14.99

This recipe gives you a rich moist dessert, serve with whipped cream, quick and easy. (Tried and Tested by Lisa Pilgrim for many dinner parties - and will be perfect for a romantic night in too) 8 - 10 Prunes 100g Unsalted Butter 2 Tablespoons of Brandy 4 eggs, separated 225g Dark plain Chocolate 100g Caster Sugar • Pre- heat oven to 180 C / 350 F / Gas 4. You will need a 15-20cm loose bottomed cake tin lined and dusted with flour. Cambridge Wine royston • Soak the prunes in warmed brandy until plump Award Winning Wine Merchant and soft. Melt the butter and chocolate over a pan of bubbling water, then allow to cool FREE TASTING To Choose Your Wines • Whisk egg yolks and sugar together until pale • Fold in egg yolk mixture, making sure both are at FREE Glassware Loan room temperature • Whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks FREE Delivery to your venue and fold into the mixture • Pour into your cake tin and bake for 30 minutes YOUR MONEY BACK on returns until risen Once removed from the oven the cake will sink a little but be deliciously gooey inside. Serve whilst Tel: 01763 247076 • royston@cambridgewine.com still warm. Accompany with whipped cream and 34B Kneesworth Street, Royston, Herts SG8 5AB dust with icing sugar.

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Raspberry Bespoke Events can help you organise your special day, offering everything from a full wedding planning service, to a specific aspect of the day itself, or bespoke event planning. From intimate wedding ceremonies to lavish events Raspberry Bespoke Events will be with you every step of the way. Raspberry Bespoke Events was created by Jennifer Holden after over 15 years working in a corporate environment organising high level events both in the UK and the US. Constantly enjoying working with brides as a hobby, Jennifer decided to embark on her own adventure and realise her dream of helping clients make their dreams come true and thus Raspberry Bespoke Events was born! Raspberry Bespoke Events knows that every wedding is unique and prides themselves on tailoring their service to each couple. Every aspect is organised and planned with such attention to detail that you can guarantee that your day will be memorable and special in every way. Raspberry bring unique ideas and styles from across the globe, so if it’s inspiration you’re after, you can draw on a wealth of ideas. Raspberry will work closely with you to build a solid relationship discussing ideas and styles to build the event of your dreams with memories to last a lifetime. They will take all the pressure and strains away ensuring you can concentrate on you’re time together as a couple, enjoying every step towards the biggest day of your lives. As the season of romance approaches and love is in the air, why not contact Raspberry Bespoke Events to find out about the unique proposal packages we can offer. Nothing says I love you more than a romantic proposal

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WHAT IS LOVE, ANYWAY?

“Love”. It is one of the most frequently spoken words in the English language but often the word is used to express a general enjoyment as in “I love going to the cinema”. But, if asked to define what the word means, most people would think of romantic love – the one that attracts you to another human being. But what is that love and why do we feel it? In reality what we think of as love has three distinct phases:  Lust, or erotic passion  Attraction, or romantic passion  Attachment, or commitment Phase 1: Lust This really needs no explanation. It’s the one that starts as we hit puberty and it evolved for the purpose of mating and reproduction. It’s a rush of hormones that occurs less frequently as we age, along with the ability to reproduce. Lust drives us to find a partner and in doing so may develop into phase 2 and 3. It is exciting and addictive. The serial philander may genuinely love their partner, but is so hooked on the high that comes from phase 1 they are unable to give it up. Phase 2: Attraction or romantic passion When ‘love’ moves from lust into passion, we lose our ability to think rationally and can develop an obsession with the object of our desire. The phrase ‘love is blind’ is true in this phase, and we may be oblivious to our partner’s faults, even if they are obvious to all around. Researchers at University College London found that people in love have lower levels of serotonin. These lower levels are the same as those found in people with obsessivecompulsive disorders, possibly explaining why those in love can think of little else than their partner.Couples in this stage

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spend many hours together – they really can’t get enough of each other. If this attraction remains strong and is mutual, then they usually enter the third stage: attachment. Phase 3: Attachment This is the commitment phase, the one that creates a relationship which will last. Typically the passion will be fading and although not as exciting as lust and attraction, attachment is a deeper more contented feeling. Studies have shown that the more someone idealises their partner, and turns a blind eye to their faults and less endearing personality traits, the longer the relationship will last. If however the behaviour is unforgiveable, or one person simply cannot learn to live with the other’s ‘little ways’. the foundations of the relationship are undermined. Then every difference is highlighted and the couple may reach the conclusion that they are incompatible where they were perfectly happy in the attraction phase. Of course no relationship will endure unless both parties put in the effort and Valentine’s Day is your opportunity to confirm your lust, attraction or attachment to your other half.

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Professor Arthur Aron, of the State University of New York at Stonybrook, has studied what happens when people fall in love and has found that simply staring into each other’s eyes has tremendous impact. Professor Aron conducted an experiment where he put strangers of the opposite sex together for 90 minutes and had them discuss intimate details about themselves. He then had them stare into each other’s eyes for four minutes without talking. The results? Many of the subjects felt a deep attraction for their partner after the experiment, and two even ended up getting married six months later.

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TIPS FOR CHOOSING YOUR VENUE

Are you considering your choice of wedding venue, this Spring? then congratulations! Having spent 16 enjoyable years hosting weddings, the team at The Secret Garden wedding marquee (Burwash Manor) would like to offer some thoughts and tips: Costs: what is included in your hire fee? are there additional charges? is the venue insured against cancellation?  Flexibility: how much scope is there for you to create your own special day? can you introduce your own caterer, florist, music?  Hire Period: how long do you have to prepare, decorate and enjoy the venue?  Communication: do you have a good rapport with and trust the wedding team?  Ceremony: can this be conducted at the venue? is there a happy alternative?  Accommodation: is there good accommodation, nearby, for your guests? (and you!)  Garden: do you have access to a garden/courtyard for children to let off steam, for photography and to just relax in the sunshine?  Parking: is it nearby and sufficient? is it secure overnight? The Secret Garden’s pretty marquee and charming moated walled garden provide a magical setting for the perfect country wedding. With exclusive access for the whole weekend, couples have the freedom to create their own special day. Our friendly and experienced team are, of course, on hand throughout. Situated on a lovely farm with St. Peter’s church but a step away, the Secret Garden is truly a secret worth discovering. www.burwashweddings.com

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Wendy Fach

Wendy Fach Hair Beauty and Holistic

Are you searching for hairdresser or beauty therapist who can help you to create your desired look? Visit www.wendyfach.com for more information. Let me use my experience to work with you on a look you feel comforable with.

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For further details and a brochure… call 01223 208926 bookings@eclipsecoaches.co.uk

www.eclipsecoaches.co.uk

Eclipse Coaches Ltd. 20 Leaden Hill, Orwell, Royston Herts. SG8 5QH

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I am a freelance senior state registered hairdresser and health and beauty council trained therapist. I can travel to your chosen venue on the day (charges dependent on travel time and costs involved).

Why not phone to discuss your ideas. Full skin, makeup and hair advice Call 0797 171 0617