Mine usually go up 12 days before and stay up 12 days after but im not sure if i can be bothered this year its just been a bad time recently and im not sure we are in the mood for Christmas but i will go with how we feel nearer the time
The swear filter is a step to far i think it don’t stop those who wish to swear they just find ways around it and it still lets you swear using certain words any way’s, and its banned more than one x in the rooms which i presume is down to the fact of the software being used.
Martin can you also have a look at why Chennnelle can not post in the rooms please it would appear she is banned for some reason i cant say i have ever seen her been abusive to anyone she has pm ed you but got no reply
Pumpkin seed brownie
Ingredients
140g dark chocolate, minimum 55% cocoa, chopped into small pieces
120g unsalted butter
100g plain flour
5 eggs
½ vanilla pod, seeds only
255g soft brown sugar
15g pumpkin seeds, rinsed and left to dry
Instructions
Toast the pumpkin seeds on a baking tray for 3-4 minutes at 200˚C/gas mark 6, set aside to cool.
Place the butter and half of the dark chocolate in a bowl and melt together using a bain-marie or microwave.
Mix the egg and vanilla together, then add the sugar. Add to the melted butter and chocolate.
Sift in the flour and fold through gently until just combined.
Add the remaining chocolate pieces and mix well.
Pour into a lined, 20cm square baking tray and top with the toasted pumpkin seeds.
Reduce the oven down to 175˚C/gas mark 3 and bake the brownies for 25 minutes. If the middle is still wobbly, place back in the oven until just set.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before turning out and cutting into squares.
Turmeric balls
A delicious snack with health benefits, these balls are loosely based on a traditional Ayurvedic preparation of turmeric and honey. They offer a simple way to introduce the antioxidant-rich super spice into your diet
2 tsp high-quality turmeric powder (or freshly grated turmeric)
1 tbsp set/thick honey
1⁄2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp ground almonds, plus extra for dusting
1 tsp coconut oil
Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix together to form a stiff paste.
Roll the mixture into balls about the size of a chickpea, then coat with a dusting of ground almonds.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month.
Eat 1–2 balls daily.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Turmeric has long been used throughout Asia with mentions of the herb dating as far back as 4,000 years. Traditionally it was used as a digestive and to promote longevity. It is rich in antioxidants and recent research shows it can lessen the effects of oxidation damage. Incorporate it into your diet to reduce inflammation in chronic conditions such as arthritis and rheumatism and in skin conditions such as acne and eczema. Turmeric has also been shown to lower cholesterol.
Winter Fest takes place in the Courtyard and the Riding hall, adjacent to the craft shops and Gallery. Stalls are located indoors and outdoors and the stallholders are a good variety of small businesess based mostly in Nottinghamshire and the surrounding counties, all specialising in home-made foods, quailty drinks, cookbooks and kitchen equiment.
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