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Mothering Sunday gift guide
A selection of gins from Gallachers of Rugby
Terramundi Money Pots from Etcetera, Rugby
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Mothering Sunday 22nd March
Have you turned into your mum?
When you were young you probably said that when you have kids you wouldn’t do or say the things your mum did. Years later, when you have your own children, you realise it’s just part of our culture and, without them, you wouldn’t be a mum! Sayings are passed down through generations, they are little snippets of wisdom…small mantras that mean a lot.
Can you remember thinking that when you have children you couldn’t wait to say the following:
“Because I said so” “Just you wait and see” “No pudding unless you finish your dinner” “If someone asked you to jump off a cliff would you?” “Say pardon, not what” “You’ll take someone’s eye out with that” “I want, never gets” “Close the door, you weren’t born in a barn” “There is no such word as can’t “Carrots make you see in the dark” “Money doesn’t grow on trees you know” “You’ll live” “Talking to you is like talking to a brick wall” “You’ll understand when you’re a parent” “I wasn’t born yesterday you know”
Planters, baskets and bowls from Barby Nurseries
Belgium chocolates, pick your own or pre selected.
The Sweet Shop, Heart of the Shires
Local gift guide
Things mums do at home
Call you for dinner 15 minutes before it’s ready
Have a drawer full of mismatched tupperware, none of which they’ve bought but just kept from a chinese takeaway.
Look over your shoulder when you’re on the computer and ask who everyone you scroll past is.
Tell you “only boring people get bored”
Wait until you’ve accidentally left a light on to tell you “it’s like Blackpool illuminations in here”.
Don’t worry dads it will be your turn in June!!!!!
One Hundred Stars latest collection at Terracotta, Rugby
A selection of Lily Flame candles from Etcetera, Rugby
Stunning and quality range of jewellery, hand made in Germany with a great range of different colours and styles.
Jewel on the Square, Daventry
Handmade home accessories from Bees Cottage At Simply Salvaged, Heart of the Shires
Win a family ticket to the amazing Wall of Death at Rugby Bikefest
A free family friendly bike festival organised by Rugby First and Rugby Borough Council in conjunction with local motorcycling groups, businesses and organisations – a wheelie great day out for all the family in Rugby town centre. This year the amazing Wall of Death will be appearing for the first time. With vintage Indian Scouts and a 20ft high vertical wall it is a show that needs to be seen to be believed! The noise, the speed, the smell, the proximity of the bikes ridden to the top of the wall, barely 6 inches from the audience - an experience never to be forgotten!
Rugby Town Centre Sunday 17 May 2020 10am To 4pm. Find out more at www.therugbytown.co.uk/bikefest
Deadline for entries 11th April 2020. By email to takepart@ villageemporium.co.uk and pop your answer in the subject box, providing telephone number and home address in the body of the email, or by post Suite 4, Wayside House, Braunston, NN11 7HB.
How To Enter To be in with a chance of winning one family ticket for two adults and three children answer the following question: What type of motorcyle is used by the riders on the Wall of Death?
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Slow-roasted lamb with wild oregano
Ingredients 6 lamb shanks 2 large onions, each cut into 4 thick slices Wild dried oregano or dried oregano 2 tbsp 3-4 bay leaves 6 medium desiree potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2 (see notes below) 6 carrots, cut in 1/2 lengthways 3 tomatoes, each cut into 3 thick slices Mild red pepper paste 1 heaped tbsp
Method Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Put the lamb, onions, oregano, bay leaves, potatoes, carrots and tomatoes into a large, deep roasting tray with plenty of seasoning, mix well then spread evenly.
Whisk the pepper paste into 480ml of hot water and pour into the tray. You want just enough liquid to cover the bottom of the tray so add a little extra if necessary.
Cover the tray with foil and roast for 2 hours. Remove the foil and put back into the oven for 30-40 minutes to colour and crisp the top of the lamb a little.
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Homemade chocolate Easter eggs
Forget big plastic boxes and cheap chocolate - make your own homemade Easter eggs for maximum taste (and fun!).
Equipment and preparation: You will need 8 x small egg moulds - (available from specialist kitchen shops).
Makes 6-8 eggs
Ingredients 300g/10½oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids) or milk chocolate icing for piping Easter eggs
Method Polish the inside of each mould with a piece of paper kitchen towel. Then dampen a piece of kitchen towel with a little flavourless oil, sunflower will do, and polish the inside of each mould with the oil. This ensures a highly polished finish to the chocolate and also helps to release the set chocolate from the mould.
It is essential to temper the chocolate - this is a method of heating and cooling chocolate for coating or moulding. The heating and cooling separates the cocoa solids and ensures the set chocolate will have a high gloss and smooth finish. To temper the chocolate you will need a cooking thermometer, a heat-proof bowl and saucepan of hot water. Break the chocolate into small, even pieces and melt gently in a bowl over a saucepan of hot, not boiling, water. Place the thermometer into the chocolate and heat until it reaches 43C/110F. Take off the heat and cool to 35C/95F. Now it is ready to use.
Pour spoonfuls of the chocolate into each mould. Swirl around until coated, use the pastry brush if necessary and then remove excess chocolate. Leave to set, flat side down on a surface, like a large tray, covered in greaseproof paper. Fill each mould in the same way. You will have to repeat the process another two or three times to build up a good layer of chocolate in each mould. Wait for about 20 minutes for the chocolate to set in between layers. Draw a clean ruler or the flat edge of a knife across the chocolate to ensure a clean edge every time you add a layer. This is important so that the two sides of the egg stick together evenly. Leave to chill in a larder or cool place until set.
Carefully un-mould the egg halves and place on a clean surface taking care not to handle the chocolate too much as it will start to melt from the heat of your hands.
To stick the two edges of an egg together, heat a baking sheet and then place the edges of two halves on it for a few seconds, then gently push the edges together.
To decorate the eggs, sit an egg in a glass or small cup and use as a stand while you pipe your desired message on the egg. You can wrap your eggs in cellophane wrap and label them to give away or place them in a basket and offer them to guests.
Win a dinner for two at Bread & Circus
Bread & Circus, in 28 Sheaf Street Daventry, is a family business based on three key values - fresh, exceptional and artisan: an artisan bakery and patisserie by day, it transforms in the evening into a specialist pizzeria. The fresh sourdough pizzas are made on site in the open-plan kitchen. Why sourdough pizza? Many people who are intolerant to gluten, protein or food sugars have a much better reaction to sourdough, which has a special fermentation process. Our name is based on Roman phrase, ‘panem et circenses’, for a time when the public were tired of politics and just wanted a nice meal and some fun.
How to enter
For your chance to win a dinner for two in the Pizzeria, including a starter, main course, dessert and one alcoholic or soft drink for each person answer the following question:
What pizza base is used for the vegetarian and vegan pizzas at Bread & Circus?
Deadline for entries April 12th 2020. By email to takepart@ villageemporium.co.uk and pop your answer in the subject box, providing telephone number and home address in the body of the email, or by post Suite 4, Wayside House, Braunston, NN11 7HB.
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