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Light the fire, draw the curtains and settle down for a relaxing evening with friends and a warming glass of mulled wine.
Some words of wisdom overheard at a recent ICA gathering. You know who you are! “Men – God made
750cl red wine 50g demerara sugar 1 orange, sliced 1 stick of cinnamon 2 cloves
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Place all of the ingredients into a non-reactive saucepan and heat gently, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat before it boils. Pour into heat-resistant glasses and serve with ginger biscuits. See page 20.
them the way they are, they’re dodos, we just have to look after them as best we can.” SEND YOUR WORDS OF WISDOM TO: editor@icahomeandliving.ie
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Roscommon Win All Ireland This year’s search for Ireland’s best brown bread baker was more hotly contested than the All Ireland! By August the regional finalists were elbow-deep in wholemeal flour at An Grianán where eight finalists were selected to compete for the title and a plethora of great prizes, generously sponsored by Aldi, at the National Ploughing Championships in September. Margaret Sexton of Roscommon was the supreme winner and the judges praised the traditional appearance and perfect texture of her brown bread. The triumphant baker walked away with a €5,000 prize (€2,500 Aldi vouchers and €2,500 cash). Her brown bread will also be stocked in all Aldi stores in Ireland for a minimum of six months.
EVER TRIED? SPICED HOT CHOCOLATE Add a pinch of chili powder, a pinch of cinnamon and a couple of squares of your favourite chocolate to a cup with powdered chocolate. Pour over scalded milk and stir. Serve with whipped cream.
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CUTTING THE MUSTARD SPICED APPLE JUICE The perfect non-alcoholic alternative to mulled wine. Simmer good quality apple juice with a cinnamon stick, a couple of cloves and finely sliced orange zest.
The Marshes Guild, Dundalk on their visit to Dáil Éireann this summer where they met local Senator Mary Moran.
Well our archive has thrown up a great photo taken in An Grianán, circa 1995. Those pictured are participants at classes sponsored by Calor Gas. If you can throw any further light on who is in the photo or have any memories about the classes please drop us an email.
SPICED CRANBERRY JUICE Crisp and sharply refreshing with a dry aftertaste, cranberry juice is perfect with sliced oranges and juniper berries. Serve alone over ice or with a dash of port or gin.
Add a pop of colour to your wardrobe with these hot numbers. Mustard is a vibrant and stylish way to lift black, teal, burgundy or dark brown winter outfits. WINTER WOOLIES To take care of your woolens hand wash when necessary and avoid dry cleaning. Brush over with a nail brush to remove piling and hang on padded hangers.
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Mustard oversized cardigan, €110, Bow and Pearl
ABOVE Mustard Metropolis Bag, €235, Furla at Arnotts LEFT Barbara boucle fingerless glove, €21, White Stuff WINTER 2015 | ICA HOME & LIVING | 7
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