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Pinfold Furness’ Free Magazine
T HEATRE R OYAL B EAUTY
Issue 21
November 13
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C RAFT S TUDIO G LASS W ORKS
A BBEYFIELD S TAVELEY H OUSE H AVE YOU
EVER WALKED UP TO A
AND GIVEN IT A GOOD SNIFF ?
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Distributing 7000 copies a month We are running a fantastic competition in collaboration with award winning Loraine Oates Photography for the next twelve months. You will be able to win various photographic shoots every month, November brings us our first competition- win a ‘Make Over’, All you need to do is fill in the coupon in the centre page and send it off. At the end of the month a winner will be drawn and they will receive a free ‘Make Over’ which will be done by Lorraine. Keep an eye out though as we have different prizes to be won every month. November has been my busiest month so far and I am so glad to say December is looking much the same, so I hope you enjoy all we have to offer over this busy festive season. As always I would like to thank Lorraine Oates Photography for the editors photograph and our lovely cover photograph.
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Contents.. 4 Linda Stott award winning Health and well being coach.
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How often should one clean your carpets? Craft Studio Glass Works.
11 Salix Alba award winning
12 Theatre Royal Beauty Rooms
16 Lorraine Oates award winning local photographer.
18 Slugs and snails boys tights back at Boogles and Bump.
20 You should leave your hat on. 22 What’s on in November? 23 Ski Holidays
26 Abbeyfield Stavely House
30 Have you ever walked up to a
Quince and given it a good sniff?
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ecently I was presented with an Eva (Enterprise vision award) award and won the Fitness and Wellbeing category. This was a huge honour and I am very grateful to those of you who have helped me create a business that has been my personal vision for many years. I have been a wellness coach with Herbalife for over 10 years and in that time have created a number of events and classes, some copied or borrowed and some unique to myself that have become part of the package that I offer. The last 12 months have been amazing, inspired by one of my clients Lynne, featured here, I have shared my passion for nutrition and wellbeing but I have also embarked on an amazing fitness journey. At 50 years of age I have never been fitter or healthier. I am currently taking a fitness instructor course, have qualified as a Fit Steps instructor (a fun class which incorporates the strictly style dancing with fitness)and also run community Fit Clubs which take people of any age and ability out of their comfort zone to have some fun getting fit. As part of the award I had to do a presentation to a judging panel, if you would like to see it arribaweightlosschallenge.blogspot.com So what can you expect if you spend an hour with me, well firstly a body analysis where you stand on a special set of scales that measure your hydration, fat levels, both total and visceral fat, basal metabolic rate, metabolic age, lean mass and bone density. I will then look at your typical daily diet and highlight your strengths and weaknesses offering a solution to improve on these. You can also attend a better body and weight loss class, Fit Club or Fit steps class to help you along your journey to a healthier more active lifestyle and get the body you have often longed for. I am a coach for every body so why not give me a call. 07914379606 or 01539560313
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How often should one clean your carpets?
Carpets usually are the single biggest investment in most rooms. If you never serviced your car eventually your car would fail. Similarly most manufacturers of carpets recommend that you clean your carpets at least once a year. Ongoing maintenance would involve vacuuming your carpets at least once per week. The answer to how often to clean your carpet is dependant upon use. If you have pets, children, smokers in the room, it is recommended that you clean them MORE THAN once a year. Dirt is not the only thing lurking in your carpets. Dead skin cells, mites, dust, possibly urine, vomit, blood, coffee tea, wine or beer to name a few. If left unattended, the dirt squashes down and forms a build up of layers that require more moisture and liquid cleaning solutions plus the correct agitation method. Specialist carpet cleaners don’t tackle these jobs with one solution. Specialist cleaning solutions are used for example for treating tea and coffee stains another contains urine neutralisers.Wine especially requires various treatments to ensure removal. It’s the years of experience and knowledge in dealing with these stains that Eco Extreme Clean brings. DEEP THOROUGH CLEANING
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Have you heard of the
Craft Studio Glass Works just outside Ulverston?
in mind just ring and arrange something to suit. Why not bring a couple of friends and make a day of it with a full 3 course homemade lunch included in the day class package. The newly opened Gallery is home to lots of local crafters and artist including Heather Gillespie Glass, Stephen G Rae , Painter, Caroline King, batik artist, Rebek Ah Mathews, Encaustic art painter, Orchard Crafts, Gillian Taylor, Made by Me Crochet. With different featured artists each month. Well Making Jewellery Magazine calls it ‘The We are open by appointment or when the best kept secret in Cumbria’. sign at the end of Alpine road says OPEN. Set in the heart of the countryside only 2 Usually Thursday, Friday, Saturday but don’t miles outside Ulverston , the Studio alongside hesitate to pop in if you are in the area. We the newly opened Yeats Byre Gallery houses all manner of delights. Workshops in Glass Fusing and slumping are held regularly here including some for Ulverston Adult Education. Classes in Encaustic Art, Mixed Media and Decorative Folk Art are also available. If you are looking for a new hobby or are just interested in the science behind the making of glass, workshops and classes are tailor made to your desires and abilities. If you don’t like to learn in a group setting, one to one classes are held regularly. If you have a particular date
The Craft Studio Glass Works and Yeats Byre Gallery Bowstead Gates, Newland, Ulverston. Tel: 01229 582634
Classes for November
4 week Christmas Present Making classes starting Tuesday 5th November. 10.a.m to 12. Bookable through Ulverston Adult Education.
Glass Fusing for Beginners starting 4th November till 9th December. Monday evening 7 – 9 p.m. Bookable on 01229 582634 14th December, Beading Workshop with Gordon Cairns from Burnley.
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may be in the studio or the house so just come and find us and we will put the kettle on. We usually have cake as well! We will be having some open evenings for Christmas present buying. We have lots of lovely items to suit every pocket. Please look at our Facebook page to keep up with what’s happening or visit our website www.cumbriaglassfusing.co.uk.
Don’t forget if you would like to book a class for just yourself or a group just ring us on 01229 582634.
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Salix Alba & Salix Alba Maximus win coveted awards from Janey Lee Grace!
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My Name is Ellie Edwards I left school at the age of 16 knowing I wanted to pursue a career as a Beauty Therapist. I attended Kendal College attaining my level 2 in Beauty Therapy in June 2013 and was delighted to be given the opportunity to fulfil my dreams this year by Helena Fayyazi who owns Studio One and Theatre Royal Beauty Rooms in Ulverston. Helena who has been in the industry for 22 years was so impressed with my eagerness to learn, professionalism and confidence, especially for a 17 year old. She offered me the chance to rent her newly refurbished beauty room which is part of a trio including hair and nails the summer of this year, Helena knew with her help and guidance as well as that of the other experienced salon staff I could build up by own client base and further knowledge and education in the beauty industry. I am continuing my studies at Kendal College currently studying level 3 Massage and Facial Electrics and I am keen to obtain other advanced courses and will be enrolling in Sports Massage early next year. I work Thursday, Friday and Saturday each week and I am mindful of the fact that women find it
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The Rotary Club of Furness Peninsula Lifesaving charity North West Air Ambulance, which provides vital emergency services across Cumbria has received a cash boost of £700 thanks to Croftrock 2. The hugely successful live music event held at Holbeck pub Crofters on Sunday 26th May and organised by the Rotary Club of Furness Peninsula saw local bands come together to raise much needed funds for the service, which operates two helicopters in the county to get critically ill people to hospital in time. Club President David Ogden, and band members presented the cheque at a recent club meeting to fundraiser Zoe Casson, who was herself helped by the service when she suffered life threatening injuries. She said ‘We are extremely grateful to the Rotary Club of Furness Peninsula for organising the event and this donation will help us with the enormous cost of operating our helicopters. We will be able to save one and a half lives with this gift’. The charity which was formed in 1999 is also raising funds to add another helicopter to its service. The cost of operating one helicopter can be up to £200,000 per month
Trolley Dash at Asda The Rotary Club of Furness Peninsula is holding its annual on Walney Road Barrow in November.
Tickets at £1 each will be sold at the store on Friday 1st Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd November.
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and the dash will take place on Sunday 24th November and there are runner up prizes.
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LORRAINE OATES WIN’S BUSINESS AWARD AT THE EVA’S 2013
Cumbria business woman Lorraine Oates has secured award success at the 2013 Enterprise Vision Awards (EVA’s) which celebrate the achievements of women in business across the North West and this year attracted headline sponsor, NatWest. The Dalton in Furness business woman beat off stiff competition to be crowned winner in the Best Beauty Business category in the North West (sponsored by Mary Kay Cosmetics) Lorraine of Lorraine Oates Photography won the title for her make-over photo shoots and boudoir photography.With her glamorous and sophisticated studio based in Dalton in Furness, Lorraine’s business specialises in boudoir photography and make-over photo shoots, with a strong emphasis on helping ladies of all ages to look good and feel great. Lorraine began her career as a make-up artist. Whilst teaching performing arts students techniques in the application of theatre and media makeup. Her interest in photography quickly grew with her students often requiring photos to send off for auditions.The hobby soon became a full time profession, with Lorraine taking the business out of her home and into a full scale studio which is now spread over three floors and includes a discrete boudoir lounge, large studio, make-up room, viewing room and gallery. Lorraine said: “I am absolutely delighted to win the EVA award for best Beauty Business and feel it is thanks to my passion and enthusiasm to put my clients at the centre of everything I do. I have overcome many obstacles and challenges from both a personal and business perspective and hope that with the award I can be a positive role model for other entrepreneurial ladies.” Heather Waters of headline sponsor NatWest added: “We are delighted to be involved with the EVA’s this year and found the judging process offered a unique opportunity to learn more about the diverse range of businesses that are run by women across the North West. The EVA’s are invaluable to recognising the successes of female
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entrepreneurs in the region, something that NatWest is also committed to supporting. The Pinfold and Lorraine Oates are running a competition to win a ‘Make Over’ if you would like to have a make over by lorraine, just fill in the entry form and post it to the studio, she will draw a winner at the end of November.We will have a new competition next month, so keep an eye out for it.
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Boogles and Bump Slugs and Snails Boys Tights back at 5Brogden St, Ulverston
Slugs and Snails tights for boys arrived at Boogles and Bump to great acclaim.These bright tights look great on boys and girls alike, but if you have never considered tights for boys, just read the mummy review below. This is a review by Laura Ratcliffe, who reviewed the tights for her son, Finley. After having my little girl 3 years ago I realised how practical tights are for a baby, she hardly ever wore socks as tights were such an easier option, No lost socks, cold legs or worrying about buying lined trousers. So when we had our little boy 18 months ago I was a bit stumped as to how we could tackle these problems.We muddled along with odd socks/no socks (and his sisters pink tights which did get a few comments) until he was a year old. We then discovered the slugs and snails tight for boys. They are fantastic! As second time parents we decided to venture out in to the world of reusable nappies, one of the cons of the reusable for me was the uncomfortable looking fit of trousers over the nappy and the lack of movement my baby had when crawling. The tights stretch and give where needed and yet still hold the nappy in place instead of pinching and squashing like the trousers. The tights come in a range of modern bright designs suitable for boys and girls. We got age 12-18 months and they have fit him from 12 months and are still going strong 6 months on. They seem to grow with my little boy yet keep their shape as the elastic is of a very good quality. The grips on the soles of the tights are simply genius! They are perfect for when baby is just finding their feet and gives them that extra bit of control. We have had them for six months in and they are still in very good condition, bearing in mind that my little boy is a bit of a chunky monkey and has really put them to the test. They have washed really well and the colours have not faded. Slugs and Snails retail for ÂŁ10.99 and are available now.
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YOU SHOULD LEAVE YOUR HAT ON “Now we come to the most pressing problem of this time. Shall you or shall you not wear a hat?” Hat wearing is possibly not at the top of your list of wardrobe dilemmas in 2013 but when Christian Dior asked this question back in the 1950’s it was the number one closet conundrum. The garment that had, until then, held such great importance both as a fashion statement and as an indicator of social standing was about to fall out of fashion. Hats had been worn since time immemorial but it was only during The Middle Ages that women became expected to do so once the Church decreed that they ought to cover their heads.What was at first a necessity soon became an accessory and at the very forefront of female fashion. The term Milliner, a maker of women’s hats, was coined during the 16th Century and by the Edwardian era only beggars went bear headed. Despite the fact that during the War Years hat materials were one of the few things that were not rationed, it was during this time that the wearing of hats began to wane. Men and women alike had become uniform wearers and this not only triggered a desire for less formal fashions but also hat wearing provided an unpleasant reminder of their military uniforms. People also found they walked around less and drove around in cars more so they really didn’t need to wear a hat plus the roof of the car was often too low for many hat styles. By the time the 60’s arrived the hat was pretty much redundant. “Without hats we would have no civilisation” Christian Dior Like Dior I mourn the age of the hat. In a hat you will always have an advantage. A hat can protect you from the elements and keep you both warm in winter and cool in summer. A hat
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can allow you to stand out in a crowd and equally can provide a disguise that you can hide behind. A hat can lift your mood and change your appearance in an instant. A hat can hide bad hair. Today we can embrace the luxury of hat wearing without the etiquette that once went with it. Once upon a time everyone knew the complex rules regarding headwear and they knew the way it was donned, tipped need to be subject to the time of day, whether you were indoors or out and whoever might be accompanying you. These days we need not worry what class we are, what day of the week it is or even the phase of the moon when considering our hat choices, they aren’t even in fashion so when it comes to your hat you really can do as you please. At Two by Two Ulverston we generally encourage hat wearing and have a head turning collection. For further Hattery visit www.thefashionfruitcake.blogspot.co.uk 52 Market Street Ulverston LA12 7LS T 01229 480703
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WHATS
GOING ON IN
NOVEMBER?
2nd November ULVERSTON SUPER SATURDAY MARKETS, Free family entertainment, lots of stalls and special offers. All day parking for £1.20. Book a stall 01229 582183 or 588994 General enquiries 01229 585778
5th November BONFIRE NIGHT GLEASTON VILLAGE HALL & GREEN COMMITTEE, 6.30 pm FREE ENTRY (donations appreciated) Village Hall Open 6.00 pm for Refreshments Home Made Soup/Hot/Cold Drinks Burgers/Hotdogs/Cakes etc, bonfire lit - Approx@ 6.30pm FIREWORK DISPLAY - Approx @ 7.00 pm
10 November GLEASTON CRAFT GROUP CHRISTMAS FAIR, Gleaston Village Hall, 11-3 pm Come along to Gleaston, where you will have the opportunity to buy unique and special gifts for Christmas. All crafts are made locally, the majority by members of our Craft Group. For further info contact Barbara Birch 869968 or barbara.birch@hotmail.co.uk 14th November- MODERN VEGETARIAN COOKING Cookery course at the Coach House Cafe and Bistro, Ford Park Community enterprise Ltd, 6.00pm - 8.30pm with chef Rufino Ferreira For further information 01229 581 666.
17 November THE BEST OF CHRISTMAS FAIR, Barrow Golf Course, 11-4 pm Come along and have your picture taken with Father Christmas., Over 20 local stalls selling Christmas gifts. Food available all day from Hartleys, Dalton. Enquiries for stands email barrowinfurness@thebestof.co.uk
17 November T REX Appearing live at the Ulverston Sports Club, Priory Rd. Tickets £12 and available at The Vapour Bar & Sports club, or call 07719186145
23rd-24th November, LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER PHIL HULME AND DIANA MERRICK are having an exhibition of paintings and photos over the Dickensian Festival weekend at 38A the Gill, Ulverston. It will be an exhibition of original photography and oil on canvas interpretations of them, for our large format Lake District Calendar 2014. All original art as well as the calendars themselves will be for sale, and 15% of the takings go to Rumic Foundation Trust. We have a website which shows the paintings in progress and a journal of our work month by month. http://www.lakedistrictcalendar.co.uk/
30th November SWITCH ON OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN BARROW IN FURNESS, Switch on of Christmas Lights at 6 pm,Town Square Duke Street Barrow-in-Furness after a full afternoon of entertainment from 4 pm with The Bay. Further info 01229 876389 7th December DALTON CREATIVE CHRISTMAS MARKET 12 NOON - 5PM, Dalton Community Centre (Drill Hall) Nelson St Carpark. Will co-incide with the Christmas Tree Festival, The Castle will be open in the afternoon for visitors to look around. For more information contact Alan Jackson 07879 646 881or email: alan@mmxevents.com.
7th December ULVERSTON SUPER SATURDAY MARKETS, Free family entertainment, lots of stalls and special offers. All day parking for £1.20. Book a stall 01229 582183 or 588994 General enquiries 01229 585778
CRAFT CLUB, GLEASTON VILLAGE HALL Every Tuesday except 2nd of the Month, 7.00 – 9.00 pm, £2 per session. Do you have any interest in Crafts such as Felting/Spinning/Knitting/Rag Rugging/Flower Arranging/Sugar Craft/Card Making/Patchwork to name a few. Or do you have a craft that you could share with us? If I haven’t mentioned something you have an interest in, then don’t let it put you off coming along, as I am always keen to learn something new. Tel 869968 E-mail – barbara.birch@hotmail.co.uk Butterfly Craft Studio, 169 Rawlinson Street : Droppin' Stitches Social Craft Group. Share ideas,
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Ski Holidays
Hi everyone, Snow is falling….well, it is in parts of Europe ski areas and let’s hope that means there is a good skiing season ahead. There are a great range of flight options available from Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds Bradford to the airports serving some of the most popular ski resorts in Europe.And whatever your requirements, self-catering or catered, ski to the door, close to the resort centre, apartments for single adults or small groups, there are a range of options to be considered. This year for my customers, Tignes remains a firm favourite – you can ski the Espace Killy ski area, which combines Tignes and Val d’Isere, with over 300kms of pistes. For those of you who love the thrill of the slopes, now is the time to make sure you secure your seats on the flights. For families, I put some prices together this week and there are still some fabulous child prices to be had and offers on ski hire too. Short on time? As we are now closer to the season, a lot of accommodation has now opened up its rooms to short break stays, so if you are limited on time and still want to have a few nights away – remember I can put this together with your low cost flights and still ensure you have 100% financial protection for your holiday. Keep warm everyone and remember, if you would like to talk to me about the next holiday you are planning, then please don’t hesitate to give me a call. Best wishes,
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STAVELEY HOUSE
Situated on the outskirts of Dalton in Furness is Staveley House, your local Abbeyfield care home for the elderly.The rural setting provides Residents with views of farmland and a small lake known locally as Parkers Pond. Sheep and cattle together with the ducks, geese and the occasional heron resident on the lake make this an ever changing picture. The Home, opened in 1996 was extended in 2008 and now provides accommodation for up to 37 residents in individual rooms all with en-suite facilities. These are situated on two floors served by two lifts. There are seven separate Lounges in which visitors can be entertained. Nutritious and varied meals cooked on site in our own recently extended kitchen are served in the spacious communal Dining Room. All cleaning and laundering services are included and provided on site by our own staff. The secure private well-tended garden is fully accessible to wheel chair users and has seating and patio areas which are used extensively when the weather allows. Friendly, dedicated and highly trained staff provide all the assistance and personal care the residents may need 24 hours a day. While independence is encouraged for as long as possible a Care Plan is developed for each Resident in conjunction with the Resident and their family. A care staff call system operates throughout the building ensuring a quick response to any calls for assistance. A team of Volunteers provide regular activities and entertainment for those residents who wish to participate. Flower arranging, craft classes and games evenings are just some of these activities. Visits from local musicians and singers are arranged. There is a short non-denominational
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religious service held every week. Outings to performances at the Forum in Barrow and the Coronation Hall in Ulverston are organised to suit the Resident’s interests. Relatives and friends of the Residents are encouraged to join the Volunteer helpers running these activities. Staveley House is run by the Abbeyfield Furness Extra Care Society Ltd, a charitable organisation and an independent member of the national Abbeyfield Society. It has a Volunteer Executive controlling a paid professional management team which runs the home on a day to day basis.The objectives of the Furness Extra Care Society are to provide a comfortable and homely environment together with security and companionship for the elderly who might otherwise be alone. Our aim is to help our Residents to remain as independent as possible and to provide the highest level of care at all times. For further information regarding becoming a Resident or becoming involved as a Volunteer either as a Friend or a future member of the Executive, please ring the House Manager Jan Howson 01229 468210 in the first instance.
Influence the Future Development of STAVELEY HOUSE
The society is interested in expanding its team of Volunteers at Trustee level and would welcome enquiries from anyone willing to participate in the work of the Executive in due course. If you have experience in a relevant field such as health (nursing or general practice), law, building maintenance (engineering), personnel or finance etc you would be paticularly welcome. Appointment to the Volunteer Executive could be available after appropriate training and evidence of commitment.
For further information and to arrange an informal meeting with David Stewart, the Volunteer Chairman please ring Jan Howson, the Staveley House Manager on 01229 468210 Staveley House Residential Care Home Greystone Lane, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8QQ
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Have you ever walked up to a quince and given it a good sniff?
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Invited it home to your kitchen and allowed it to sit there and quite steal the show for weeks? If you haven’t, then you need to start flirting with a quince as soon as you possibly can. Fresh quinces and their scent always remind me of Portugal and walking home from school on a rainy Autumn afternoon. My friends and I used to walk past a fruit orchard on our way home from school and it was always a challenge trying to reach for quinces or pomegranates as fast as we could before the owner saw us The quince tree ( Cydonia oblonga ), is a small tree, whose fruits are called quinces . It originates from the milder regions of Asia and South Eastern Europe. It is a wonderfully old-fashioned fruit, like an oversized knobbly yellow apple, with a spicy fragrance and a slightly grainy texture. It is rock-hard, even when ripe, and must be cooked to be edible. It has an abundance of pectin, which allows the fruit when cooked with sugar to set up as a solid jelly or paste. Here’s the attraction: Lovely, lush, dark green foliage on a tree that gently weeps downwards and beautiful flowers in the spring, and, best of all, curious lemon-coloured, pear shaped and out-of-this-world-scented fruits in late summer and autumn. Here at Ford Park we do have a young quince tree that hasn’t started to produce fruit yet but I can’t wait to walk into the kitchen garden perhaps on the next Autumn and pick a fresh quince straight from the tree. Quinces have always been attributed mythological significance, It was the Greeks who first began to use the flower of the quince as a sacred symbol of the goddess of love, Aphrodite.
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It was tradition to offer a quince to the bride during the marriage proposal, instead of a diamond ring as today ... Much cheaper! In Portugal most of the quince production its used in ‘Marmelada’ or quince jelly the most famous being the Marmelada de Odivelas near Lisbon where its was first made by the nuns in the Odivelas Monastery
Marmelada (Quince Jelly)
This is a traditional Portuguese dessert or spread. It is delicious on its own with a slice of crusty bread or with a slice of matured cheese and it keeps very well for up to 6 months! 900 grams of quince peeled, deseeded and cut into chunks 900 grams of granulated sugar 1 medium cup of water Put quince fruit and sugar onto a large pan over medium-low heat. Stir to coat the quince with the sugar. Do not walk away from the stove as soon as it starts boiling, this should take under 10 minutes to happen! At this point stir occasionally. The quince fruit will get pink and beautiful and at this point it is ready. Take the pan off the heat and puree the quince with an electric blender. Pour the puree in bowls. After it is completely cooled cover each bowl with parchment paper and store the bowls in a dry place. Bom apetite, Rufino Ferreira Chef Manager For more information on Future events at the Coach House Café and at Ford Park contact: Office 01229 580666 Café-01229 581666
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