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Celebrity Cheeses!

Not only has Matthew Coxon gained a reputation for the outstanding produce he sells in his cheese and deli shop in Saltiare, he is always on the lookout for

great new produce to add to his range, being the very first local supplier of cheeses made by ex Coronation Street star, Sean Wilson (Martin Platt)! Sean spent an entire day with Matthew, Anna and Debbie at Coxon’s recently, promoting his hand made cheeses to shoppers, with opportunities to taste each one as he enthusiastically explained in detail How’s yer father, Smelly Apeth, Muldoons Picnic and Mouth Almighty! It has to be said that each cheese is completely different in flavour and texture, there is something to suit everyone’s cheese palate, and everyone is available at Coxon’s Kitchen and Deli, where they sit perfectly alongside many other

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This year’s Fine Food Festival will bring flavours from all over the world to Bingley Market Square at Easter. Coordinated by Bradford’s

Markets service, nearly thirty stalls will bring a whole array of speciality foods from every corner of the world, alongside traditional Yorkshire fayre, to the town which will enjoy a Fine Food Festival for the third year running on April 2nd and 3rd. Mediterranean smells such as olives, feta cheese and paella will mix with the aromas of Asian favourites such as curries and chutneys. There will also be more traditional dishes for sale such as hog roast, pies, pickles, fish, venison and game. The sweet-toothed will be delighted to browse around the patisserie and the sweet, toffee and chocolate stalls. All kinds of refreshments will be on offer including a Polish beer bar with rhubarb lassi for the adventurous and tea and coffee for the more traditional. Delicious smoothies should also prove to be a popular addition. A centrepiece is being provided by Chino Thai, a restaurant based in

Bradford’s Centenary Square, who are carving a fruit sculpture in the centre of the Market Square. On the Friday, April 2, Soraya Overend, Project Manager for the Jamie Oliver-inspired Ministry of Food Centre, will be demonstrating to lookers-on how to make simple, tasty meals from fresh products that can be obtained from local markets. The Bradford Council-run centre is based in John Street and has been running courses since before Christmas, helping participants learn how to cook healthy recipes. Councillor Adrian Naylor, Executive Member for Regeneration, said: “Local residents and visitors to the area will once again enjoy the variety and quality of the food being offered at this ever popular festival. It is a great reminder of what Bingley has to offer, especially with the market that takes place every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.”

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Across 1. Little Rock could get dashed (6)

4. What tipsy Chingfordian swal-lowed was stimulating (8)

10. Honour Nurse Lord (7)

11. Celebrity Scarlet embraced was nominated again (7)

12. Despatched an awful lot (4)

13. Stress current coin’s accept-able at last game (10)

16. Minister ancient alternative (6)

17. Atom that appears when soot pie is cooked (7)

20. Cheap to show scorn at Pene-lope (2’5)

21. Way before love depended on such a system (6)

24. Stop organ sounding like it was intended to be kindness (10)

25. A thing I encountered coming back (4)

27. Peasant has stomach pains after bun was nibbled (7)

29. Settlement is not in the mail (7)

30. Office removals (8)

31. Hand tool to cheat (6)

Down 1. Exercises in journalistic joys? (5-3)

2. Mark and Penny went after a certainty that turned out to be plastic! (7,4)

3. Wife’s left elbow - strange place to wear earring! (4)

5. Frolicking Sue cares to put a stop to (8)

6. Prisoner’s bird you heard Law-rence make up (10)

7. Income support over, Molly starts fad (3)

8. Wander aimlessly and acquire a widget (6)

9. Educate a pirate (5)

14. Hallucinations caused by sus-pect Parisian pot (11)

15. Jumps over the bar in staff cel-lars (4-6)

18. In Rimini, mica levels were unfavourable (8)

19. An element of those who find head-banging a pain? (3-5)

22. Was the bill footed thus? No, but the holder of the bill was (6)

23. Give a tip with a painful expres-sion (5)

26. Draw an alien with Swiss identity (4)

28. Explosive hat (3)

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Across 1. Little Rock could get dashed (6)

4. What tipsy Chingfordian swal-lowed was stimulating (8)

10. Honour Nurse Lord (7)

11. Celebrity Scarlet embraced was nominated again (7)

12. Despatched an awful lot (4)

13. Stress current coin’s accept-able at last game (10)

16. Minister ancient alternative (6)

17. Atom that appears when soot pie is cooked (7)

20. Cheap to show scorn at Pene-lope (2’5)

21. Way before love depended on such a system (6)

24. Stop organ sounding like it was intended to be kindness (10)

25. A thing I encountered coming back (4)

27. Peasant has stomach pains after bun was nibbled (7)

29. Settlement is not in the mail (7)

30. Office removals (8)

31. Hand tool to cheat (6)

Down 1. Exercises in journalistic joys? (5-3)

2. Mark and Penny went after a certainty that turned out to be plastic! (7,4)

3. Wife’s left elbow - strange place to wear earring! (4)

5. Frolicking Sue cares to put a stop to (8)

6. Prisoner’s bird you heard Law-rence make up (10)

7. Income support over, Molly starts fad (3)

8. Wander aimlessly and acquire a widget (6)

9. Educate a pirate (5)

14. Hallucinations caused by sus-pect Parisian pot (11)

15. Jumps over the bar in staff cel-lars (4-6)

18. In Rimini, mica levels were unfavourable (8)

19. An element of those who find head-banging a pain? (3-5)

22. Was the bill footed thus? No, but the holder of the bill was (6)

23. Give a tip with a painful expres-sion (5)

26. Draw an alien with Swiss identity (4)

28. Explosive hat (3)

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Bingley Airedale Rotary Club Presents

The Choral Scholars of King’s College Cambridge at

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Monday 12th April 2010

Concert starts at 7.30pm

Tickets £10 including refreshments

Proceeds in aid of ‘Eradication of Polio throughout the world - Polio Plus’ and other charities supported by Rotary.

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Valentine’s Day started in the time of the Roman Empire, in tribute to the Goddess Juno. The following day was the Feast of Lupercalia, where

sacrifices and rituals took place in honour of a heathen god. While sacrifices seem rather terrifying, feasts always sound good to us, and a humble root vegetable may well be your secret to success this February 14th.

Forget imported, out of season asparagus, beetroot is the ultimate Valentine’s Day vegetable. Since Roman times, beetroot juice has been considered an aphrodisiac and its vibrant bright pink colour is stunningly romantic. Jane’s Beetroot Soup is a great Valentine’s Day dish, light and full of flavour, with a striking swirl of sour cream and chives. Beetroot is also incredibly versatile, so

for something sweet, impress your date

box schemesthink pink this Valentine’s Day with Riverford chef Jane Baxter’s recipes

beetroot (or carrot) cake by Jane Baxter

Instructions:Preheat the oven to 165°C. Grease and line a 25cm loose-based cake tin. Mix together the flour, baking powder and sugar in a large bowl. Add the sultanas and grated beetroot. Beat

the oil and eggs together, then add to the bowl. Combine with either a wooden spoon or electric mixer. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 1-1¼ hours. Insert a metal skewer into the cake; if it comes out clean, then the cake is cooked. Cool on a wire rack. As an alternative, substitute beetroot for carrots to make a carrot cake – it works

just as well.

Makes 1 large cake

250g self-raising flour, sieved2 tsp baking powder150g soft brown sugar100g sultanas200g beetroot, peeled and grated (2-3 medium sized beetroots)150ml vegetable or sunflower oil2 medium sized eggs, beaten

crushed carrots with pine nuts and goats cheeseby Jane Baxter

Instructions:Preheat the oven to 200°C. Scrub the carrots, cut in half lengthways and roast in oil until they are slightly brown and caramelised. Mash the roasted carrots with a fork, masher or your hands. Mix with the ground cumin. Spread the carrot on a plate and sprinkle with pine nuts, goats cheese and mint. Drizzle with good extra virgin olive oil. Serve with toasted pitta bread.

Serves 4

2 tbsp olive oil1 onion, chopped1 potato, diced1 inch piece ginger, grated or finely chopped2 oranges, zest of one, juice of both3 medium beetroots, steamed until tender and diced2 pints watersalt and peppersour cream & chopped chives, to serve

Serves 4

1 bunch carrots (approx. 750g)4 tbsp olive oil2 tsp cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground2 tsp pine nuts, lightly toasted75g goats cheese, crumbled1 tbsp mint, choppedgood extra virgin olive oil

with Beetroot Cake.To really get into the spirit, make your

soup or cake using a Valentine’s wooden spoon. In Wales, wooden love spoons were given as gifts on February 14th, carved with hearts, keys and keyholes. Giving a carved spoon to your loved one symbolised the unlocking of your heart.

Fancy a glimpse into your future? According to an old wives’ tale, try twisting the stem of an apple whilst reciting the names of people you might

marry. You will marry the person whose name you’re calling

when the stem falls off. Then, cut the apple in half and count the pips. This is, so they say, the number of

children you’ll have.Whoever you’re planning to

surprise this year, Jane’s recipes are sure to make an impact. Look out

for the Riverford Cookbook hitting the shops this spring.

what you might find in your vegbox this monthpotatoes, carrots, onions, parsnips, purple sprouting broccoli, beetroot, celeriac, leeks, cauliflower, jerusalem artichokes, cabbage, kale

beetroot soupby Jane Baxter

Instructions:Fry the onion in the oil until soft (do not brown). Add the potato and ginger and fry for 3 mins. Add all the remaining ingredients except the seasoning. Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 mins. Blend until smooth. Season to taste and serve decorated with a swirl of sour cream and chopped chives.

Guy Watson began farming at Riverford in Devon over 20 years ago. He was an organic vegbox pioneer, giving customers the freshest possible seasonal fruit and veg at a fair price to customers and growers. Many of our customers are as passionate about the business as he is; no-one wanted the business to be large-scale. Guy teamed up with ‘sister’ farms who shared his passion and wanted to re-build the connection between grower and consumer.

River Nene was the first sister farm in 2005. From Sacrewell Lodge Farm near Peterborough, we deliver to homes throughout the east of England. River Swale followed in 2007, from Home Farm in North Yorkshire. River Swale supplies veg boxes across Yorkshire and the North East. Riverford at Norton has since opened, delivering organic veg to homes around the Hampshire area.

Working as a family of farms means we can maintain our commitment to low food miles, local employment and the support of local farmers and keep a close link between grower and consumer. .For more recipes and to join our box scheme visit: www.riverford.co.uk, www.rivernene.co.uk and www.riverswale.co.uk.

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