This is a beautifully designed and sumptuously photographed cookbook with 240 full colour pages which shows how seasonal fruit harmonizes and enhances many vegetable and meat dishes.
We associate fruit in recipes with preserves, cakes, and desserts. Fruit can be an incredible complement to savoury dishes. We love classic pairings, such as lemon and chicken, apple and pork, and cranberries and turkey, but there are loads of combinations we’re missing out on.
Wörndl -a brilliant cook and food stylist shows you how to best incorporate fruit into everyday cooking.
Arranged alphabetically by the main fruit used in the dish—twenty different fruits, as well as dried fruits—the 120 delicious recipes themselves are contemporary versions of Mediterranean classics.
This book is a splendid addition to any cook’s collection.
The show is a superb revival, no attempt to ram anything serious into its eel pie and diamond tiara flimflam; it joyfully declares its shallowness and takes it one step further into utterly enchanting daftness. I always wonder at a revival of a show of this age if anyone will try and make it relevant, no such attempts here, the story is pared back a touch, a light re-balancing, the crisp script perfectly silly and joke after joke lands with a divine perfection which brought belly laughs out of this cynical critic.
The plot is pretty pedestrian, there is very little tension or drama, and its irritating elements are played down. This is a love story at heart and the focus is kept rightly there. The songs are amusing but there’s no stand out, just nostalgic fun but they’re sung with perfection and the ensemble pieces are a delight.
It’s always a thrill when an understudy steps up, particularly when they are filling in for a performer of Matt Lucas’s standing, the audience were visibly disappointed when told by the lilting welsh voice of Director Daniel Evansbut they didn’t stay that way for long. To see Ryan Pidgen – who usually plays the chef – land the role so utterly perfectly was a masterclass in jumping on, seizing the moment and riding it to the winners post. He was superb, his timing spot on, his dancing looking like he’d been rehearsing it for months, the off sides, the looks and pure romantic charm all worked fabulously. Alex Young as Sally was just as sweet and simple and ensured the romantic element was convincing. Caroline Quentin very nearly steals the show with her impressive voice and is the very model of a maiden aunty, full of withering asides and steely warmth but it was together they shone and the audience loved them.
The uncomplicated narrative is rags to riches, about someone rising to the occasion, from barro’ boy to belted earl, we had the pleasure of watching a meta-story tonight, and it was a delight as it unfolded with such a slick and engaging polish.
The supporting cast is brilliant with singers and dancers fusing to make this show feel very much bigger than it actually is. Jacqui Dubois voice is stand out, as is Jennie Dale’s wonderfully indulgent Parchester’s dancing. Siubhan Harrison was a sublime comic treat and Clive Rowe puffed and pouted with a seriously silly Wodehousian perfection.
Gareth Valentine conducted the band with verve, although they were very loud but with a half dozen tap dancing land-girls in wellington tap boots at one point it helped, he’s nudged the music, creating a superbly manic samba version of the ‘Sun has got his Hat on’. The music on occasion did give the lyrics a fuzzy edge, but the dancing just kept giving and giving. Rachel Dickson’s costumes deserves a mention, melding Brideshead summer society and flapper glamour with 1930’s working class detail delightfully evocative. The chorography from Alistair David is impressive with flourishes and references aplenty, particularly dazzling are the interlinked lifts and dancing of Harrisons Lady Jaqueline’s ‘Thinking of no one but me’.
The set worked almost as hard as the cast, shifting and rolling, rising and falling, complex but effortless, a distorted perspective giving the main façade of Hareford Hall a huge presence and some delightfully silly touches. Les Brotherstons design gives the cast a thoroughly good place to sparkle in.
I was charmed by this show; the audience gave it a roaring standing ovation, deserved by the hard working full tap dancing cast who hardly stopped for a moment in their all singing, all dancing slightly demented action scenes. Quentin and Pidgen especially deserved it for giving top notch performances that gleamed with warmth and talent.
Well done Mr Pidgen for surpassing our expectations and well done Chichester Festival Theatre for this heart-warming production of this old classic. My companion, a first timer at the Festival Theatre was impressed by the comfort and space of the theatre itself as much as by this engaging essentially lighthearted British production.
We left whistling the tunes in the warm summer air and doing the Lambeth walk, Oi!
On Tuesday, July 10, 2018, over 100 people enjoyed a private flight on British Airways i360, to celebrate the work they do with the Brighthelm Church and Community Centre.
THE BA i360 team invited Brighthelm for a private flight, to celebrate the work of its volunteers, tenants, staff and partners.
Brighthelm’s volunteer coordinator, Jacob Whiteside said:“Volunteers are absolutely vital to our success at Brighthelm, and we couldn’t do what we do without the priceless contributions of our dedicated volunteer team. Volunteers bring something very unique to the centre and their presence helps foster the open and welcoming atmosphere that we pride ourselves on.”
The Brighthelm Centre is a Church and Community Centre in the heart of central Brighton, hosting a range of small and medium sized local charities and organisations, as well as providing room hire and meeting space to a range of local groups and services. They also run a community coffee shop which donates all of its tips to local charities.
Over the course of 2017, Brighthelm recorded an impressive 104% increase in volunteer hours at the centre, a figure which has remained stable throughout the first six months of 2018. These volunteer hours directly impact the community by enabling Brighthelm to improve the service they offer to their customers and guests and increase their capacity.
In addition to Brighthelm volunteers, the flight also included a diverse range of partners and tenants of Brighthelm, including:
Brighton and Hove food partnership; A non-profit organisation helping people learn to cook, eat a healthy diet, grow their own food and waste less food.
Christian Publishing and Outreach; A charity that only exists to serve the Church, to help God’s people share the amazing good news in a way that changes lives.
City Gate Church; A church community based at Brighthelm
Brighton and Hove Community Radio; A non-commercial, not for profit, internet based radio station staffed by dedicated volunteers who enjoy making radio for everyone’s pleasure.
Sustainable Business Partnership; A not-for-profit Community Interest Company that works with businesses, social enterprises and public sector organisations to help them reduce costs and environmental impact.
Fair share Sussex; Who redistribute surplus food to charities to turn it into meals.
Open Strings; A social enterprise to connect people through music making, whatever your ability and
Speak Out; A local charity offering a range of services for people with learning disabilities, who will be moving into Brighthelm this summer.
Lena Koskela, head of sales and marketing for British Airways i360 said;“It is a privilege to give something back to these amazing local organisations. Brighton has a huge voluntary sector doing life changing work, and we’re proud to be able to celebrate with them.”
The Two Brewers in Clapham and Mary’s in Cardiff have both made it through to the final of a national competition to recognise the Best LGTB+ Pub in the country.
Jimmy Smith
BOTH are owned by Stonegate Pub Company, the UK’s largest LGBT+ venue operator. With only four shortlisted pubs in the running this year, both stand a good chance of stealing the crown.
Multi award winning pub, the Two Brewers is legendary for its spectacular array of entertainment and street parties, as well as famed as a platform for launching new talent. The Two Brewers has created a safe, welcoming multi-cultural community hub that enables fledgling organisations and local groups to meet, practice, and perform in its space, feeding the production of over 600 events at the pub each year.
A flamboyant feather in the cap is the development, of Drag Idol. With the heats now attracting over 200 acts and the semi-finals encompassing 19 venues across the country, the final stage is held at the Two Brewers.
Winning awards is becoming a regular occurrence for manager Jimmy Smith, who was recently presented with The Lambeth Coat of Arms, a prestigious award usually reserved for councillors or significant contributors to the community, by the Mayoress of Lambeth. The Two Brewers has also been recognised for its Outstanding Support for the Community for its engagement with Pride London, and most recently it received the Certificate of Recognition for its contribution to the community from Lambeth.
Jimmy said:“We are so excited to be in the running for this award. There is some stiff competition on the shortlist, including our sister pub Mary’s, but we are confident that we stand out as a winning example of a great British pub that specialises in catering for the LBGT+ community. Our customers and neighbours are rooting for us to bring home the trophy so we have everything crossed!”
From the day it first opened its doors almost three years ago, Mary’s on Mary Street, has become known as a community venue and a safe place for all in the LGBTQ communities to relax in with friends and family.
Fun and fundraising are high up on the agenda at Mary’s, with entertainment on most nights, more often than not to raise money for good causes. Highlights include the Marytacular Fashion Show, which first took place on World AIDS Day last December to raise funds and awareness for the Terrence Higgins Trust. Fashion design students at the University of South Wales created 18 fabulous dresses for nine Drag Queens for the event, which raised £1,400 for charity. It was so successful that the university has now made it part of the curriculum.
Mary’s is also proud to have showcased the Drag for Autism initiative to raise funds and awareness for charities that support people with autism, as well as the Love Yourself night, which takes place on Valentine’s Day with proceeds going to Heads About The Waves, a charity that raises awareness of depression and self-harm in young people.
Pride Cymru (Wales) is always a big event for Mary’s; this year it takes place on August 24-26. Staff and customers will be embracing the theme Proud to Be Me. Mary’s also sponsors Cardiff Lions RFC – Wales’ first gay-inclusive rugby club, Cardiff Dragons FC – Wales’ first and only LGBT+ football team and the South Wales Gay Men’s Chorus.
Gordon Tovey
Manager Gordon Tovey, who has been on the gay scene himself for many years, actively campaigns to help make changes in the way in which society views the LGBT+ communities and encourage tolerance and diversity.
He said:“Our mantra at Mary’s is #NoLabels and we are passionate about being supportive and inclusive and offering a venue that is proud to be openly gay in which customers always feel welcome and safe.
“We often hold parties for people who invite their grandparents, parents and children along to celebrate with them in a venue where they feel at home. I believe that is testament to all the years of hard work and commitment to bring about change and acceptance of all those in our community; we treat our customers as family and we are proud of the fact that people of all ages and persuasions feel comfortable and welcome at Mary’s.
“We also work closely with other businesses, including other local gay bars, to promote tolerance and showcase Cardiff as the number one LGBT+ destination.”
Ed Bedington, organiser of the John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards, said:“These awards are the most rigorous of their kind for the pub sector and it’s a real achievement to make it this far into the competition.”
The judging process is three-rounds and includes a visit by the judges as part of the final process. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on September 6.
Stonegate Pub Company recently signed up to the Mayor Of London, Sadiq Khan’s, LGBT+ Venues Charter which was introduced to protect London’s LGBT+ nightlife.
Simon Longbottom, CEO, Stonegate Pub Company said:“As the biggest operator of LGTBQ+ venues in London and across the country we fully support safeguarding the future of pubs and venues for this important sector of our community. Having invested in this sector over the last few years our development programme sees no slowing down, with a further capital investment of circa £2.2 million planned over the coming year. Greater flexibility of trading hours within London would further encourage investment, create additional jobs as well as better protect the provision of safe, welcoming LGTBQ+ venues for our customers.”
You must be logged in to post a comment.