For five days only (Tuesday 14th June to Saturday 18th June 2011) iconic British institution, Royal Ascot, will offer racegoers and food connoisseurs alike, the opportunity to indulge in an array of exquisite menus, each specially created in honour of the Royal Meeting.
Sports activities are a regular way of life for many of us now and involve people from across all age groups; from those who have an avid interest to those who just wish to keep fit; from the elite professional to the casual participant.
Another wet and windy Bank Holiday Monday gives way to a sunny Tuesday morning. This month seems to have passed in a blur and we are busy organising the new offices - as well as getting together everything that is needed for next month's newsletter. With some brilliant prizes up for grabs in June that you won't want to miss, make sure you are signed up to receive our monthly newsletter email.....
Sally Jackson, a pig farmer from North Lincolnshire, has been selected by romp writer and much-loved friend of the countryside Jilly Cooper as the 'Face of British Food Fortnight 2011'. Sally will appear on the home page of the event's website in the build up to the national food promotion, which runs from September 17th to October 2nd 2011.
Shellfish, in particular, is neglected as a great source of Omega-3 to help with heart health, and old myths about prawns being contributors towards cholesterol have now been debunked. So try and be a bit more adventurous in your seafood choices.
"I have had several versions of this dish and cooked it many times, the "green sauce" comes from the amount of parsley used in the dish, its that classic Catalonian mix of garlic and parsley that just simply works together that makes it so enjoyable, the clams add a wonderful saltiness, done well you can taste the sea..." Mitch Tonks
