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EAST BELFAST • EDITION #32 • OCTOBER 2014
WELCOME! People seem to have been talking about Christmas recently. Emails were coming through from mid July about Christmas menus, party venues etc. It’s hard to think about basting a turkey in the middle of July when really you’re meant to be basting yourself in factor four. But time flies by so quickly that the timing is actually about right. A fair warning for the festivities and many local restaurants are now taking bookings so you better get your skates on if you want a table. At the going rate the Bloom Magazine Belfast
Easter eggs will be on the shelves by the end of the month. Inside this months edition we have a varied platter of stories and features to bring you that span a myriad of topics from health, beauty, fitness, art, food, sport and fund-raising. Once again East Belfast is buzzing and we’ve captured it all in one handy magazine. Plenty in there to keep you on your seat for a while. But don’t get too comfortable, you’ve enough on your plate - you’ve to get up in the roof space and get the Christmas tree down! Enjoy. @bloommag
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4 LOCAL NEWS All you need to know that was or is happening.
14 CAFE SM-ART Your local cafe with an artistic story to tell.
18 SEASONAL FOOD Vital Nutrition share their advice for the changing season.
22 URBAN FITNESS The local fitness gurus help you back into the routine.
26 HEALTH & BEAUTY Get the vampire look for the Haloween season ahead.
30 DESIGN & DECOR Meet the owners of the new local interior design shop.
32 COOKBOOK South American cuisine from the grill to your belly.
34 PROPERTY BLOOM Local agents Vision share their advice for the market.
40 WHAT’S ON? The big question we have the answer for over 2 pages.
46 DOING IT FOR DANIEL East Belfast’s Leanne Hamilton on her unique motivation.
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CYCLE CHALLENGE The Cycle2Work Day Flowlens Turbo Challenge took place at the East Belfast company on 4th September. Each participant had 30 seconds on the custom bike to see who could take the speedometer to the limit! Podium 4 Sport were also be on hand offering FREE Gait Analysis for runners. Prizes and entertainment kept the motivation to a maximum. 25% of the staff cycled to work - one even cycling 17 miles from Bangor! The winner of the turbo challenge was Conor Green, who managed to get up to an impressive speed of 58.3 miles per hour and the average cycling speed of the Flowlens Office is 46.8 miles per hour. flowlens.com
LEGENDARY MURAL TO MAKE A RETURN A mural depicting lyrics from punk anthem, ‘Teenage Kicks’, by The Undertones, is to return to a flyover in East Belfast. The move comes a year after the original painting was controversially removed sparking outrage in the local community and among music fans. However, it’s now to be re-created as part of a £6,000 community project. A second mural is planned for the other side of the flyover will be illustrated with lyrics from a hit Snow Patrol song.
Connswater Homes are currently in the final stages of developing 15 apartments specifically for over 55’s on the Lower Braniel Road. Should anyone be interested in this scheme please ensure they are registered with the NIHE and have Braniel as an area of choice. Contact 02890 656155
East Belfast Community Development Agency and Niamh’s Bracken Beacon Day Support invite you to a free movie night in East Belfast Network Centre on Thursday 9 October from 6.30pm to 9.15pm. The event is leading up to World Mental Health day which takes place on Friday 10 October and the theme for this year’s World Mental Health day is “Living with Schizophrenia”. “A Beautiful Mind” starring Russell Crowe is being shown. It’s a biopic telling the story of the meteoric rise of maths prodigy John Nash and how he overcame years of suffering through schizophrenia to win a Nobel Prize. East Belfast Network Centre (the old Templemore Avenue School) will be turned into a cinema for the night and there will be free popcorn and refreshments. Everyone is welcome to attend but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult and some scenes may not be suitable for younger viewers. 4 bloommagazine.co.uk
East Belfast passengers are set to benefit from enhanced Metro services with the new timetable: • City Centre to Ballyhackmore (combined 18 and 19 services) - frequency enhanced to every 10 minutes making this a new high frequency corridor in the
An illustrated, spoken and revisited history of Belmont, Sydenham, Bloomfield, King’s Road, Ballyhackamore, Stormont and Dundonald. written and compiled by Aidan Campbell
East of the city. • Enhanced service Ballyhackamore to Dundonald via Service 18 via Clarawood / Knock Road to Gilnahirk now every 20 mins (from every 30 mins) (Enhanced service to Upper Braniel Estate – Farmhouse Green/ Woodview area)
An illustrated, spoken and revisited history of Knock, Cherryvalley, Gilnahirk, Castlereagh and Cregagh. written and compiled by Aidan Campbell
HISTORIAN CONTINUES BOOK SERIES Aidan Campbell’s latest local history books ‘East Belfast Revisited’ Volumes 1 & 2 are to be published on Friday 17th October. The launch takes place at 10.30am in Hillmount Garden Centre, Gilnahirk. The profits from all of Aidan’s books have been donated to a range of local charities including Marie Curie Cancer Care and to date book sales have raised over £107,000. These latest publications (the 10th and 11th in
• Service 19 via Kings Road /
the series) take another look at areas of East Belfast previously covered
Tullycarnet / Ice Bowl now every
in Beaconsfield, Knock, Cherryvalley, Gilnahirk, Castlereagh, Cregagh,
20 mins (from every 30 mins)
Stormont, Sydenham and Belmont through old photographs and the
• Enhanced links between east
memories of local people. They include fresh archive material that
Belfast and Holywood Exchange
mostly has not been previously published.
/ Airport Road / Metro Service 26 City Centre to Odyssey and Belfast Met will be every 15 mins (from every 20 min) Monday to Friday during the day. Metro 27 and 28 services have been retimed to offer better connections between services 26, 27 and 28 at Ikea. This provides a half hourly connection Monday to Friday
From left to right, Helen Smyth, Greenway Women’s Centre
between inner East Belfast /
Women and Family Support Development Officer; Isobel Lough-
Connswater / Holywood Rd and
ran, WRDA Training and Development Coordinator; and Liz Curran,
Airport Road / Odyssey / Belfast
WRDA Operations Manager, attend the recent leadership workshop
Met / Titanic Quarter.
for East Belfast women. This well-attended workshop was organ-
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ised by WRDA and took place in Greenway Women’s Centre. bloommagazine.co.uk 5
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SENSATIONAL SKYDIVE SENSATION Iron Man from Party Heroes NI is encouraging locals to sign up to Cancer Fund for Children’s Superhero Skydive on October 26. All money raised through the adrenaline-fuelled event will help the charity provide practical, emotional and financial support to local families affected by cancer. The Superhero Skydive will take place at the Wild Geese Centre in Garvagh. Those taking part must be 16 years or over. Registration is £40 and each Skydiver is asked to raise a minimum sponsorship of £390. The fundraising team will be onhand to provide help and advice every step of the way. For more information or to register phone 028 9080 5599 or email kirsty@cancerfundforchildren.com. Or visit www.cancerfundforchildren.com/events
KNOCKBREDA PRIMARY SCHOOL OPEN DAY Knockbreda Primary School provides a warm, welcoming and happy environment where every pupil is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The recently refurbished building boasts a fabulous new entrance porch and library/computer suite. Why not go
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15 years. What’s great about my job is that I get to make a
your little ones enjoy the activities on
real difference in the local community by helping charities
offer. The Principal and staff will be
and working with local groups, schools and people. Now an
happy to help you and answer any
exciting new “Your Community Space” has opened at the
questions that you may have about your
store, a room free of charge to local groups working in the
child starting school.
Belfast area. Includes tables, chairs, wipe board, flip chart,
Wynchurch Road, BT6 OJJ. Telephone
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Local slimmers put their best foot forward for cancer charity! Local slimmers raised over £1500 for a leading cancer charity when they held a Slimming World does Race for Life Event at Victoria Park, in August. The local men and women are all members of the East Belfast and Holywood Slimming World groups and held their own event to raise money for Cancer Research UK, the organisation’s charity partner throughout 2014. The race was not competitive, and those taking part could choose the distance they’d like to cover. Michelle Hall, who runs groups in East Belfast says her members loved participating in Slimming World does Race for Life event. She says: “The event was fantastic and had a real feel-good atmosphere. Entrants could run, walk, cycle or skate across the finish line – whatever they wanted!” For more information about Slimming World or to find your nearest group log on to www.slimmingworld.com.
EAST Belfast Goes To Bollywood Amid Rioting Members of the Chinese, Indian, British and Irish communities in Belfast defied rioters to come together to raise more than £3000 for charity, at a Belfast salon’s Bollywood night, just hours after the area was the scene of wide-scale riots. The aim of the event was to raise money for a charity that is organising for the salon’s owner, Paul Meekin, to fly India in November to train disadvantaged young people to become hairdressers. Paul, a multi-award winning stylist with more than 30 years of experience in the business, is one of a team of hairdressers going to India, in an initiative organised by the charity ‘Shaping Futures’. As a brand guardian for Schwarzkopf Professional in Ireland, Paul will join German colleagues to travel to the SOS village in Bawana (north west of Delhi). To help raise money for the charity, salon staff swung behind Paul in organising a themed Bollywood night at the salon. More than £3,000 was raised for the Shaping Futures charity on the night, with clients, neighbours, staff and friends all coming together to support Paul. Another fund-raiser will be held in October. As people left the salon on Wednesday, Paul’s partner, Qiang, an avid baker, gave each guest a homemade cupcake along with an invitation to take part in the ‘Great Partners Bake Off/Afternoon Tea’ to raise more funds for the Shaping Futures Charity. partnersbelfast.co.uk 8 bloommagazine.co.uk
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MILK ESTATES TEAMS UP WITH SIMON COMMUNITY NI Milk Estates on Holywood Road have teamed up with Simon Community NI to give something back. Fred Scott from Milk Estates tells us: “Right from the inception of Milk Estates we felt we had a moral obligation to give something back to those in a less fortunate position than our clients who are lucky enough to have a home to sell. A partnership with Simon Community seemed the obvious choice. We decided that we wanted to offer a substantial donation, so we as a team here at Milk agreed that £50 per house sold would go a long way.” Jo-Anne Watson, Director of Income Generation, Simon Community NI added: “We are delighted Milk is donating to Simon in such a proactive and generous way. Their support couldn’t have come at a better time as we are receiving more and more calls to our helpline every year. This donation will go towards providing much needed support for the thousands of individuals and families we work with every year who are at risk of becoming homeless or who are homeless in Northern Ireland. On behalf
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of Simon I would like to extend a big thank you to Fred and all the team at Milk for making a positive difference to the lives of people in need.” 145 Holywood Road. Tel : 028 9065 4314
Locally Sourced Fresh Produce Seniors Fit and Well Morning - An information session on early intervention programmes for Thurs, Fri & Sat 2 Courses £14.9 over 60s and C-SAW’s contribution to combating social isolation in Castlereagh is taking place
Open Monday to on 9th October from 10.30am to 12.30pm. gazmccausland@hotmail.com for Saturday more info.
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The Hoose is located at the Holywood arches at 54 Newtownards Road. Owners Sarah and Chris are partners with a passion for quality food and great customer service. Both come from a background in catering and hospitality and they recently relocated from the north coast to start their own bistro/BYO. Their breakfasts to evening meals feature locally sourced produce cooked to order. They offer a range of dishes from A Hoose Fry to Slow Braised Lamb Shank in the evening or fresh paninis made to order and their signature Salted Chill Beef. They can also cater for those on the go with pre- order and collection service at lunchtime. Phone 028 9065 8216 10 bloommagazine.co.uk
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CHRISTMAS MENU Served Between: 12.00pm – 3.00pm & 6.00pm – 9.30pm Lunch Menu – 2 courses £14.95 : 3 courses £17.95 Evening Menu – 2 courses £19.95 : 3 courses £22.95 Available Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Starters Smoked salmon & prawn cocktail with seafood sauce served on salad & homemade wheaten bread (G)
Grilled goats cheese crostini with caramelized onion & walnut salad Chicken & leek terrine with tomato & basil chutney, toasted pistachios & crusty bread (G) Traditional winter vegetable broth served with homemade wheaten bread
Main Courses Butter roasted free range local turkey, honey roast ham with homemade cranberry & herb stuffing, pan gravy & chipolata
Now taking bookings for Christmas Party Nights telephone Sarah
028 9065 8216 Deposit £10.00 per person Available from 1st – 24th December
Bring Your Own No Corkage
10oz Aberdeen angus sirloin of beef, pan gravy, baby roast potatoes & yorkshire pudding (surcharge £3.50) (G) Roast chicken stuffed with homemade sage and onion stuffing with a rosemary & red wine gravy Fresh poached salmon with a mussel and saffron broth (G) Roast vegetables infused with pesto topped with feta cheese wrapped in puff pastry ALL SERVED WITH FRESH SEASONAL POTATOES & VEGETABLES
Desserts Warm chocolate winter fudge cake served with homemade white chocolate & vanilla ice cream Citrus lemon torte with winter berry compote Raspberry & white chocolate cheesecake served with vanilla chantilly cream Steamed christmas pudding with homemade brandy cream sauce Fivemiletown cheeseboard with biscuits and chutney (surcharge £3.50)
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BT RETURNS TO CHARITY SHOPS CHALLENGE IN SUPPORT OF MARIE CURIE BT, Northern Ireland’s leading communications provider, has once again partnered with principle palliative care provider, Marie Curie, to create a second ‘Great BT Charity Shops Challenge’ which this year takes place on Thursday 9th October. A team of BT Volunteers will be working at the Belmont Road shop for a day and will be selling as much stock (clothes, household goods and all sorts of bric-a-brac) as possible to raise funds for the charity. “Please come along and see us at the Marie Curie Belmont Road shop on Thursday 9th October. We have an early Christmas and Glamour theme, with lots of great stock and fun activities planned, including a visit from Santa’s helper and his elves!”
St Christopher’s Church in Mersey Street have opened up a shop on the Belmont Road. Well Made is a vintage clothing shop which also sells various arts and crafts handmade by members of the local community. 73 Belmont Road. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. 028 9067 1075
Local vets Cedar Grove now have in place Northern Ireland’s first and only fixed MRI scanner which will be available for use 7 days a week, 365 days per year. The scanner will run in association with Dr W McCartney who is a recognised specialist in small animal surgery and orthopaedics. Dr McCartney has been using Cedar Grove as a base for referral work in NI for the past 4 years. Cedar Grove has a long standing tradition of managing spinal cases, complex fractures and joint surgeries. This exciting development coupled with other recent advances at Cedar Grove to include joint replacement surgery and arthroscopy add significantly to the range of services they can provide to both our their own clients and referring vets. Knockbreda Road 028 9040 1917 cedargrovevets.com
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in setting up a social enter-
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premises at 14-16 Castlereagh
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to get your business off the
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already running a social enter-
ground or take it to the next
area of ground floor shop space
prise in East Belfast but need
level. For more information
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added support to get to the
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display their goods or set up
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Food Drinks Art Cafe Smart is situated at the heart of Belfast’s bustling Belmont Road and is a permanent home for some of the finest works by renowned Irish artist Gladys Maccabe MBE MA, Honorary Academician of the Royal Ulster Academy and founder, in 1957, of the prestigious Ulster Society of Women Artists.
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he paintings, which cover a period of
widest possible audience and has been a firm
almost seventy years, include examples of
supporter of the project from the start. The cafe
several of Gladys’ favourite subjects like market
is an ideal venue for art exhibitions and we have
scenes, race meetings and flower studies.
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There is also a striking portrait of Gladys’ late
local artists.’
husband, Max, another gifted artist who, like
‘During the four years since opening we have
his wife, was an Honorary member of the Royal
developed our own house style, and have
Ulster Academy.
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The pictures come from the private collection of
response to customer requests and preferences.
the Maccabe family and have been brought to-
We source almost all our ingredients locally and
gether by the cafe’s proprietor, Simon Maccabe,
prepare them on site - something formally rec-
who just happens to be Gladys’ grandson, and
ognised by our membership of Taste of Ulster.
his wife Victoria. Other Irish artists currently on
We also offer a carry-out service and fresh food
display include Neil Shawcross, Colin H David-
deliveries to local businesses; and run a very
son, Markey and Gretta Bowen.
popular bistro night every Thursday, complete
‘I’m very lucky to have found such a wonderful way of enhancing Cafe Smart,’ says Simon,
with concert pianist, as well as extended opening on Mondays to Wednesdays.’
‘and very happy that our customers seem to appreciative the cultural experience it provides. My grandmother fired my enthusiasm for making original works of art available to the 14 bloommagazine.co.uk
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Winter is just around the corner so we caught up with local expert, Jane McLenaghan at Vital Nutrition to get her essential tips to keep you healthy all winter long….
The Immune Boosters There’s plenty of foods that you can include in your diet during the dreary winter months to give your immune system a boost. • The warming spices like ginger, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, cinnamon & cloves • Garlic, a good anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antiviral. Some find that taking a couple of cloves of raw garlic at the onset of a cold or flu will stop it in its tracks • Aduki beans nourish kidneys (can also promote weight loss) • Red, orange, yellow, green, blue/purple fruits and vegetables; each colour represents a different antioxidant nutrient. Eat fruit and veg that are in season – so berries, root vegetables and the brassicas (like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, etc.) are great in winter months • Beetroot or beetroot juice for liver function (especially important during the festive season!) Especially effective if juiced with carrots • Oats, a native grain that keeps energy levels sustained, also rich in silicon for nails, bones, connective tissue • Spelt, richer in protein, fat & fibre than most varieties of wheat • Green tea or white tea or Redbush tea – all great sources of antioxidants • Oily fish – for your omega 3 fats (see above) – also important for liver function and immune health • Nuts and seeds (unsalted and unroasted of course!) – rich in omega 6 fats – the other family of essential fatty acids Tomatoes – especially good if you heat them and serve with olive oil – or choose sunblush or sundried tomatoes - another way to take them is either tinned or as a puree.
Jane McClenaghan is author of The Vital Nutrition Cookbook, available at Easons, Waterstones, Amazon and online at www.vital-nutrition.co.uk 18 bloommagazine.co.uk
WINTER SUNSHINE “Get outside every day. Part of the reason for the winter blues is that we don’t get enough sunlight. Exposing yourself to daylight can trigger your pineal gland to produce more melatonin (made from serotonin), which can help reduce stress, boost immunity, deepen sleep & promote longevity. Some foods actually contain melatonin – these are: oats, sweet corn, rice, tomato and banana. Here in Northern Ireland we don’t get enough sunshine and experts now agree that supplementing vitamin D in the winter months can help support mental wellbeing and immune health”
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Long nights, al fresco eating and a break from the norm, Summer is finally behind us. But for many it has caused havoc to our lifestyles and habits. Kids off school, holidays, visiting guests; it can be hard to find the time and energy to focus on your health. Getting back to good health habits can be challenging after a period of disruption. Here are a few tips from Urban Fitness to focus on that will help you get yourself back on track:
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ONE THING AT A TIME: Start with either nutrition or exercise habits, and conquer one mountain at a time. Once you have settled into the routine of regular exercise sessions (or consistent healthier eating), the next step will seem less daunting.
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SET A GOAL: Having something to focus on will help you stay committed. Whether its fitting into a certain item of clothing, eating more colourful fruits and vegetables or signing up for a charity walk/run, having a clear and measurable goal will drive you to succeed.
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of classes to choose from (Les Mills, Insanity, Zumba to name a few). Also arranging to meet fellow exercisers will lower the risk of you binning the workout and cosying up on the couch, your friends will never let you forget about it!
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The Cookbook Cabana: The Cookbook includes at its heart recipes for vibrant, zingy, spicy barbecue dishes. So whether you’ve been inspired by the World Cup or just fancy taking your barbecuing skills to a new global level, this is most certainly the book for you. Yet there’s so much more to Brasilian food than grilled meat. Here’s a taster of what you can expect.
marinade ingredients. Open the banana leaves and brush each one with a little olive oil. Place a sea bass in the middle of each leaf, then spoon over the marinade. Stuff the belly cavities of the fish with the sliced lime, ginger, garlic, chillies and mint leaves. Wrap the banana leaf around each one to form a loose parcel, then secure the ends with the cocktail sticks. Place the parcels on the barbecue and close the lid if you have one. Alternately, cook on a baking tray in the oven. Cook for 20–25 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of the fish. Serve in the parcels.
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is popular in Brasil, where banana trees grow in abundance. Banana leaves are available in Asian or Latin American grocers, but you can substitute kitchen foil. You could also use other firm white fish such as sea bream, hake or whiting.” 4 small whole sea bass (500–550g each), scaled and gutted 4 large banana leaves 4 limes, sliced 8 thick slices fresh root ginger 32 bloommagazine.co.uk
2 red chillies (preferably malagueta chillies), thinly sliced large handful of mint leaves,
finely grated zest & juice of 1 lime Light the barbecue, preferably one with a lid, and let the flames die down before starting to cook. Alternatively, preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas mark 6. Soak 8 wooden cocktail sticks for at least 20 minutes. Rinse the sea bass and pat it dry with kitchen paper, then score the flesh on both sides. In a small bowl, combine all the
“When we told our family and friends we were planning to write a cookbook, David’s Brasilian godmother Sandra passed on her own collection of family recipes as a source of inspiration. We thought this recipe was absolutely delicious and we had to share it with you. So thank you, Sandra!” 450g raw king prawns 20g butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 celery stick, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped 50g white or chestnut mushrooms, chopped ¼–½ tsp cayenne pepper 75ml dry white wine
FOR MORE BLOOM RECIPES YOU CAN VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.BLOOMMAGAZINE.CO.UK 200ml double cream 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley sea salt Remove the shells from the prawns, put the shells in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, then strain and reserve the liquid, discarding the shells. Devein the prawns and reserve 12 for the garnish. Chop the rest into small pieces. Cover with clingfilm, chill. Melt the butter in a large, heavybased saucepan over a medium heat, add the vegetables and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Add the wine and let it boil until reduced by half. Pour in the prawn stock and bring to a simmer. Cook gently for 10–15 mins, add the double cream and bring back to a simmer. Finally, add the chopped prawns and cook for 2–3 minutes, until just cooked through. Remove from the heat. Heat the oil in a frying pan until hot and add the reserved whole prawns. Season with salt and cayenne pepper and fry for 2–3 minutes, tossing once or twice, until they turn pink and opaque and are just cooked through. Ladle the prawn soup into warmed bowls and garnish with the fried whole prawns, a sprinkling of chopped parsley and cayenne pepper.
Pé de Moleque • Serves 4 “During the colonial era, Brasilian streets were paved with stones placed over a thin layer of sand, which the street children stamped down. This nut brittle has a similar appearance, hence the name pé de moleque, which means ‘urchin’s foot’.” 300g rapadura (or soft, light muscovado) 150g roasted cashew nuts pinch of sea salt
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Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner or lightly grease it with butter. If using rapadura, chop into small pieces. Place the sugar in a large heavy-based saucepan and pour in 125ml water. Stir over a low heat to dissolve the sugar, then increase the heat slightly and simmer for 15–25 minutes, until it reaches the hard ball stage (120–130°C/250–265°F on a sugar thermometer). Monitor it carefully, as the syrup can easily boil over if the heat is too high. Remove from the heat and add the cashew nuts and salt. Stir until the nuts are evenly coated. Pour the mixture on the baking sheet and smooth it out with a spatula or lightly oiled palette knife. Leave to cool and harden completely. To serve, break the hardened brittle into shards with the tip of a knife. If not serving immediately, store in an airtight container between sheets of greaseproof paper.
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oth local and national media have reported heavily on the increased activity and rise of sale prices in the NI housing market since the start of 2014. East Belfast is one of the leading areas of growth and has shown consistent improvement since the end of last year, but, with a variety of news outlets reporting it, you don’t need us to tell you that. What we can tell you, however, is how Vision Property has shown its own growth this year and what we can do for you if you’re considering entering the housing market either to buy,sell or even as a landlord or a tenant. Vision Property is a family run business and added a new director to the workforce at the end of last year in anticipation of the increased activity that has already been witnessed with more to come. Vision Property
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Doing It For
Daniel
“Could I swim? No. Well doggy paddle badly! Did I own a road bike? No. Could I run? Yes, but only for the promise of a doughnut! Olympic Triathlon? Aye, sure why not! Why? For Daniel” East Belfast’s Leanne Hamilton explains the motivation for her recent physically demanding challenges.
D
aniel came into the world and immediately
bike ride and 10k run/crawl! The training was
charmed everyone he met. He was a gor-
tough. Running in my lunch break when I wasn’t
geous baby and has grown into a very handsome
injured, fighting with jelly fish in Ballyholme, and
boy. Daniel has the ability to make you smile
hoping to not get run over every time I cycled out
without saying a word…he is unable too.
my front door! No matter how hard the train-
By the age of one he had not met any milestones
ing was though, I thought of Daniel and how he
and was diagnosed with Global Development De-
struggles every day.
lay (delayed in every area). Daniel is now almost
‘Doing it for Daniel’ has brought many people,
six and has 100% care needs. He is unable to
now friends, into my life that I would never have
speak, walk, crawl, feed or dress himself. The
met. The generosity of my friends and family
reason for the delay is still unknown, although is
never fails to amaze me. It has resulted in a
believed to be an undiagnosed genetic condition.
greater awareness of undiagnosed conditions.
He needs additional therapy and equipment
The triathlon has raised over £1,100 to date and
that has been highlighted through Brainwave
my employer will add approximately £540 to
(a charity that help children with disabilities
the fund through charity matching. This means
achieve greater independence). These additional
we can fund two suits (only one fitting charge,
items are funded through fundraising activities.
so £1,600 for two) allowing his mum a chance
I decided to complete an Olympic Triathlon to
to wash one, without fretting he isn’t in his suit.
raise £1,000 for one lycra suit that helps with
Other fundraising activities I completed were a
his poor muscle strength; he needs two a year.
brunch, bag pack, then a half marathon…and
In hindsight, a bag pack would have been easier,
now I’m worried I’ve not left myself much choice
but I like to do something different every year!
but an ironman next!”
In January I signed up to the Belfast Olympic triathlon. This involves a 1.5k swim in Belfast harbour up past the Odyssey and back, 37k 46 bloommagazine.co.uk
If you would like to fundraise for Daniel please visit www.justgiving.com/danielsmyth2008/
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