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Issue 6: May 2013
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May 2013
A very warm welcome to the May edition of Bloom. In the midst of deadline stress and organising everything involved with putting Bloom together, all of a sudden we seem to be approaching half way through the year. The weeks flick past on the calender so quick we don’t even have time to read the inspiring motivational quotes on each page. Hopefully that hasn’t left us too bereft of wisdom and inspiration as we go forward with the next issue. The fail safe is that regardless of our levels of wisdom, there are so many people jam packed to the brim full of it in the community that we have the almighty pleasure of passing on their stories and projects via these pages straight through your eyeballs and into your brainboxes. To be honest every month we find it difficult to fit it all in. We try to pack as much as we can into every available space in the magazine so if there’s something you want us to find a space for to share with the all the local people that live amongst us, send it on through and we’ll do that no sweat. And if we do run out of space, we will personally knock on every door in Holywood and tell people to their faces. Maybe. Enjoy!
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May Day
Some updated info on the upcoming big day out in town.
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The WInner Is...
News on the success of John Minnis Estate Agency at the industry oscars.
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Health & Beauty
Ruth from The Beauty Studio shares her expertise on getting ready for summer.
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Local News
We’ve gathered all the news in one big lump for you. Which is handy.
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Cookbook
Some coffee inspiration from the award winning Canteen at The Mac.
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Rising Star
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Local Legend
The unique work and collections of local photographer Andrew Crawford.
The remarkable 100 year story of painters and decorators Stevenson & Son. www.bloommagazine.co.uk 3
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Congratulations to Sullivan Upper pupils Victoria Duxbury (Yr 13) and Rachael Philpott (Yr 11) on their fantastic performances in the recent Irish National Fencing Championships. After six hours of competition, the girls faced each other in the senior final, with Victoria emerging as the winner (thus retaining her Irish National Champion title) and Rachel as runner-up. Well done!
The Cultra Hill Climb features everything from 1930s cars to motorbikes to classic rally cars, this event covers every era in an exuberant display of style, sound, smell and colour. Held in association with the Thoroughbred Sports Car Club Northern Ireland, this unique celebration of motor sport is a great day out for the whole family. When the vehicles aren’t wailing and howling through the race route to achieve the fastest time of the day, they are in their own paddock area where you’ll be able to get close to the cars and talk to their drivers. Full race commentary will be provided from an Ulster Transport Authority double decker bus parked overlooking the track. The 2013 event will celebrate Fast Ladies with female competitors expected from all over the UK and Ireland in a variety of weird and wonderful cars. The event not only marks the 50th anniversary of Porsche cars but also the centenary of Aston Martin and the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum will also welcome The Ulster Riley Club who will have a range of fine vintage and classic cars in the grounds of Cultra Manor. Whatever your tastes from trial bikes demonstrations in the Glen to taking in the style (with a glass of champagne) at Cultra Manor the event is a great day out for everyone. Keep an eye out for further details of activities and celebrities. 1st Jun 10am - 5pm 4 www.bloommagazine.co.uk
Why not stride out on the Holywood through the Ages Guided Walk on 5th May? It starts at 2.30pm and the walk covers the town’s colourful history including the Motte where King John is said to have spent the night to the rich ecclesiastical and educational history associated with Holywood. It also touches on the characters of the town including the Praegers and Robert Sullivan. The tour will last approx 1.5hours and the meeting point is at The Maypole Bar, Holywood. It’s limited to 25 people so call 028 9127 0069 for more details. £3. LIVE AT THE STRAND
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Holywood Gallery & Art store, Art & Home has recently added
to their collection of art with beautiful bronze pieces of jewellery by American Artist, Michael Michaud. Michael draws his inspiration from nature and each of his pieces represent the fragility and colours of nature. He writes ‘Nature’s creations are the ultimate Art that fills our hearts with joy, warms our souls with promise and fuels our spirit with desire. My true inspiration is to reflect this beauty in adornment is what is my art is all about.’ Michael creates models from natural elements - a leaf a blossom or twig. After models are made, he manipulates these “copies of nature” into beautiful pieces of jewellery using bronze, sterling silver or gold and natural stones and pearls. Art & Home is first outlet in Ireland to house the collection. Each piece of jewellery has it’s own unique story to tell. The Survivor Tree necklace for example, was moulded from a blossom of the original survivor Tree planted at the World Trade Center complex in the 1970’s. It was discovered in the rubble weeks after the 9/11 attacks with snapped roots and a blackened trunk and nursed back to health. It was 8 feet tall at the time of the attacks and now stands 35 feet tall. Michaud’s collection also includes moulds created from Irish Thorn, Morello Cherry, Lavender and Eucalyptus to name a few. View the jewellery at Art & Home, 145-147 High Street or online at www.artandhomeweb.com.
May Day Celebrations at Ulster Folk & Transport Museum take place in Monday 6 May from 10am to 5pm. Have a go at stripping the willow or try your hand at making butter. Enjoy street games and storytelling all woven together with music and dance. Event day pricing applicable. Find out more at www.nmni.com/uftm. Then there’s Horse Drawn Vehicle Day on Saturday 18 May, 10am to pm. Come and see the work that goes into preparing and driving a pony and trap. See how the carriages are cleaned and watch as the horse’s mane is brushed and tail plaited. Discover how the animals are harnessed to the vehicle then watch a demonstration run around the transport museum or even the simpler pace of the horses and carriages trotting around the Market Square.
THE BRIDAL SUITE COMPETITION winner was drawn and we can finally reveal that lucky winner of £1,000 to spend in store is Marie McGowan! Congratulations and all the best for the big day. Don’t forget, everyone that entered is entitled to 20% off at the Bridal Suite. We’ll be in touch with all the entrants soon. Get Ready for Spectacular Summer Fayre and Garden Fete This year the annual fête fundraiser for the 2nd Holywood Scouts will take place on Saturday 8th June from 12pm-4pm in the Parish Hall, Church Road. The fayre has been revamped and is better than ever. They are introducing The Great Holywood Bake Off, which is sponsored by Sainsbury’s and judged by Lady Sylvia Hermon. Contestants battle using their baking skills and visitors can taste the results and chat to the bakers. There will be a huge garden fête with fairground stalls, such as Smashing Time, Piña Colada Shy and Soak The Clown, bouncy castle, face painting, balloon modelling and Beat the Goalie with Glentoran’s Marcus Kane. Hungry? Never fear, there’s a BBQ, French crêpes, dinky donuts, candy floss, ice-cream and the old-fashioned tea room. The Owl Man, Don Scott, will be bringing along Great Grey and Eagle Owls for you to meet. Inside there will be craft, vintage and artisan food stalls for you to peruse, as well as a pop-up photography studio. Don’t forget to try the tombola! There will be great prizes from Hastings Hotels and Stena Line. www.bloommagazine.co.uk 5
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Holywood Golf Club’s Jessica Carty won the Ulster Women’s Championship at Belvoir Park GC beating Lurgan’s Niamh McSherry 4&3. The 18-year-old student held off the challenge from Niamh in wet and windy conditions to take her first senior title. Jessica won the Irish Girls’ Championship last year and along the way to clinching this title she beat Zoe Allen (Lurgan), Niamh Ward (Lurgan) and then Chloe Weir (Shandon Park) on the 19th in semis to book her place in the final against Niamh. Congratulations!
Cockle Row Cottages in Groomsport are now open and have a variety of fun activities on offer for children and adults alike during the month of May and until 1st September. Face painting, children’s crafts, balloon modelling and much more every weekend from 2-4pm, whilst adults can enjoy live music, craft fairs and Ulster-Scots music and dance in July and August in Association with the Ulster-Scots Agency. Bird enthusiasts will enjoy live video feeds which have been set up on Cockle Island giving visitors the opportunity to watch birds on two large screens, control cameras for a more interactive bird watching experience and this year even follow from home via the internet. Set within the picturesque Groomsport Harbour, Cockle Row Cottages are the perfect place to spend an afternoon. Open to the public daily from June, the cottages also stock a range of tourist and heritage information as well as a small gift shop full of local crafts and pottery. Sat 4 - Clowning & Face Painting Sun 5 - Balloon Modelling & Crafts Sat 11 - Science Show & Balloon Modelling Sun 12 - Magician & Bird Box Making Sat 18 - Casey’s Creatures & Crafts Sun 19 - Ark Open Farm Animal Road Show Sat 25 - Fire Eater, Crafts, Bird Box Making Sun 26 - Mantella Enviro & Balloon Modelling 6 www.bloommagazine.co.uk
Do you fancy taking part in the Action Cancer Football Frenzy Tournament? It takes place on Saturday 1st June 2013 at the Billy Neill Centre of Excellence, Comber and promises to be bigger and better than ever. This event is great craic, offering you and your team a chance to win the infamous Action Cancer Cup! To get a registration pack or for more details contact Emma on 028 9080 3349. www.actioncancer.org
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Bloom News Local girl Rebekah Patterson, aged 25, is the first
European to achieve top Miglio jewellery sales globally and with it the accolade of ‘International Consultant of the Year’ staving off competition from the UK, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, Australia, Canada and the USA. Members of her team from Co Down also took home the top five awards for personal sales in the UK. Two of her Team Leaders, based in Belfast and Dublin, picked up awards for their own team’s sales, a testament to Rebekah’s leadership and the dedication to her team of consultants. Speaking of her award, Rebekah Patterson said: ‘I started my business in 2006, and have consistently strived to grow my business internationally. Over the last couple of years Women in Business NI membership has provided me with a great support. I have received great encouragement in developing my business throughout Ireland and I am absolutely thrilled to have achieved this worldwide recognition for my commitment to the Miglio brand.’ Roseann Kelly, Chief Executive of Women in Business NI, said: ‘Rebekah has enjoyed making real business connections through facilitated Women in Business NI networking and mentoring. Her unrivalled success epitomises everything that Women in Business NI members are about and we would congratulate her on this achievement.’ To join Women in Business NI, log onto www. womeninbusinessni.com www.facebook. com/womeninbusinessni and @wibni
Success of Council’ Start-Up Programme 20 entrepreneurs took part in the Market Start Up Programme earlier this year, launched to provide support to people in the city who wanted to set up a food or craft business and test trade by selling their products at St George’s Market. Since participating in the programme, some of the businesses have been trading at the Market regularly and selling their products at other venues across the city. The success of the programme has also led to one local entrepreneur opening her own textile shop in east Belfast (Asa pictured far left) to sell her unique range of crafts and fabrics as well as run workshops on sewing, quilting and pattern-making. Two of the programme participants will also be selling their products at stands at the Belfast Spring Continental Market and Belfast Maritime Continental Market at the end of May. For further information on the programme visit the council website at belfastcity.gov.uk/business or visit the council’s Belfast Business page facebook.com/belfastbusinessinfo 8 www.bloommagazine.co.uk
Bloom News Local Wood Carver Keen To Share His Skill & Passion for the Craft 20 years ago it was relatively easy to find a local wood carving night class or club. These days you have to search hard and travel. Anyone expressing a desire to be creative with wood may well be put off by the expense of buying a set of carving chisels or the difficulty in finding an inexpensive source of suitable wood. Even if you have a set of good carving chisels, unless they are reasonably sharp you could end up frustrated. Like most hobbies, it pays to start off small, buying the best that you can afford and working your way up as your interest and ability progress. We spoke to Paul Sinclair who runs local carving sessions for his advice: ‘Driftwood can be picked up for free from the beach,’ says Paul. ‘Skips and recycling centres are full of unwanted furniture that can be salvaged and reloved. Our own homes have plain furniture that is too good to go to landfill. With a little imagination these can be turned into desirable pieces of furniture. I started carving 20 years ago by picking up driftwood from the beach. For years I only used a set of flat bevel edged carpenters chisels and when these became blunt I learned how to sharpen and hone them to a workable edge. Any time I walked past a skip I couldn’t resist the temptation to look inside and the owner’s were usually only too glad to get rid of anything I wanted. Because I am ‘Self-Taught’ I have learned the hard way and made all the mistakes. I have progressed to the stage where I am past most of the pitfalls and now thoroughly enjoy being creative with wood. I am passionate about passing this knowledge on to others so that they do not make the same mistakes and to give people an inexpensive opportunity to ‘have a go’ and discover if woodcarving is something they would like to pursue.’ Telephone 07757 107129.
The Pet Care Company are a local business that treats your little treasure like their own. Their two dogs, Bailey and Bracken, and Mable the cat are part of their family lifestyle. ‘The dogs travel with us when we are out and about, and whether it’s the beach or forest, they love meeting new friends and socialising with everyone including the two legged kind! The care we give our pets matches the care we give to others.’ And that level of care extends to a comprehensive array of services. They offer a dog walking service and beforehand they meet with you to get all the special requirements necessary. They also have a puppy service to call in and see pup to make sure they’re kept in their feeding and walking routines. Cats and kittens are catered for too and they can do home visits to make sure puss is happy in his home comforts. Stressed leaving your pet behind during the day? Pet Care Co can offer a home pet sitting service so you can relax when you’re not there. They also offer a home from home service where one or two dogs from the same house can join Pet Care Company at their home and be treated like one of the family! If transport or time is an issue, they can take your pet to appointments, vet or groomers wherever they have to be. The Pet Care Company is a member of The National Association of Registered Pet Sitters. For more info call 028 9065 6229. www.petcarecompanyni.com
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It's Show Time!
Holywood’s Merry May Day 2013!
One of the biggest celebrations in the town that every generation looks forward to year in year out, it’s time to get planning for the May Day Merriment with a host of fun ahoy!
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e gave you the early rundown on what’s happening this May Day in the last edition of Bloom but heres a reminder and some more info. North Down Borough Council in association with Holywood and District Community Council are bringing back the original May Day merriment to Holywood this year with a jam-packed schedule of fun and entertainment. This year, the family fun will take place on Monday 6th May from 10am-4pm. The town, which of course boasts the only Maypole in Ireland, will be filled with over 70 stalls including an Italian Speciality market. Families can celebrate May Day in Holywood with Children’s activities, street entertainment, a diverse menu of music and dance, all adding up to a great day out for the whole in family. The stage programme this year includes a fantastic display from The Cone Dancers – a 21st Century Maypole eight metres high creates a new stage for an extraordinary aerial performance – the illusion is gravity defying and extraordinary! It promises to be a truly modern day adaptation of maypole dancing. Music from The Brass Volcanoes will resound through the town centre – the jazz band consisting of brass, saxophones and drums are inspired by a long tradition of Brass Bands from New Orleans as well as other parts of the world: expect flavours of the Balkans, Latin America, the Caribbean, Kletzmer, all with their own London twist. In addition to this will be performances from The Divine Company – a stunning display of ribbon dances guaranteed to introduce a generous splash of colour and energy in to the day. Holywood & District Community Council have organised traditional favourites; Bonnie Baby Competition (10.30 am, Queen’s Leisure Complex) and Fancy Dress Competition (12.30 pm – the themes this year are Merry May Day, Stars of Holywood & As You Like It) The ever- popular Maypole Dancing will take place at 11am and 1pm. Young children can get their chance to dance around their own Maypole with Jump, Jiggle and Jive from 12 noon - 4.00 pm and if that just gets them going there will be 2 discos in Queen’s Leisure Complex – (p1-p3 1.00 – 2.00 pm) and (p4-P7 2.30 pm-3.30 pm). For the older swingers in Town there will be a Tea Dance - also held at Queen’s Leisure Complex from 1.00 -3.00 pm. Enjoy! For a full rundown and timetable of what the day with involve, you can visit www.northdown.gov.uk where you’ll get all the official times and venues. 12 www.bloommagazine.co.uk
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And The Winner Is...
John Minnis Estate Agents Scoop Four Industry Oscars
The agency managed to secure a phenomenal four national awards in one evening in London.
The Belfast/north Down agency, with three offices, in Belfast, Holywood and Donaghadee, scooped the Gold and Silver in Best Sales Agency in Northern Ireland, Silver in Best Lettings agency in Northern Ireland and bronze in the Best Small Chain in the UK award. John Minnis was one of just two agencies from Northern Ireland to be shortlisted in the tenth annual ‘Oscars’ of the estate agency industry awards. The award was announced by Phil Spencer, the TV property expert at a lavish luncheon & ceremony at the Hilton Park Lane London attended by John Minnis, director, John Minnis Estate Agent’s, Emma Coote, branch manager, Holywood and Stephen McClean, branch manager, Donaghadee alongside 600 of the UK’s top estate and letting agents. The ESTAS determines the best estate and letting agents in the UK through research carried out amongst customers who are asked a series of questions about the service they have received from their agent, 23,000 questionnaires were completed by customers during the competition. Phil Spencer, who has hosted the ESTAS every year since their inception in 2004 said: “I think these awards help us all to focus on customer service for the greater good of our own businesses as well as the wider industry. “We must all drive standards higher, raising the bar in terms of the quality of advice we offer and the level of customer care we deliver.” John Minnis, director, John Minnis estate agents said: “We are absolutely delighted to have picked up four awards- to be recognized on both a regional and national level is fantastic - and a special congratulations and thanks goes to the team who have made this possible. “I also want to particularly thank our customers for taking the time to vote for us and provide such positive feedback.” John Minnis Estate Agents offer sales and lettings across Belfast, north Down and Ards Peninsula.
Phone Holywood 028 9042 8888, Donaghadee 028 9188 8881 or East Belfast 028 9065 3333. Find out more on the website at www.johnminnis.co.uk 14 www.bloommagazine.co.uk
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Health & Beauty By The Experts... The Beauty Studio 29 Church Road, Tel: 028 9042 2720 The holiday season is nearly upon us! That means getting you and your skin ready for the sun. The Golden Rule for Golden Skin, whether real or fake, is exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate. You can use products that are more abrasive like St Tropez Body Polish, exfoliating mitts or if you are stuck olive oil and salt, just don’t use with water as this will dissolve the salt! When exfoliating your face you need to be much more gentle, general rule of thumb is if it has granules in it don’t use it, fruit acids are a very gentle yet highly effective exfoliator, we recommend Guinot’s Gommage Biologique, £27, used twice per week, it will have your skin in prefect condition all summer long.
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A “good” pedicure, where hard skin is removed, cuticles pushed back and beautiful glossy nail polish is immaculately applied. To keep it glossy, apply a coat of Scehe Vite Top Coat to your toes every few days. Sand and flip flops dry the skin on your feet very quickly so apply plenty of moisturiser and pop a foot file in you suitcase...nothing worse than dry cracked heels!
When it comes to your eyes there are lots of choices depending on what look you are going for. The most natural way to enhance your eyes is an eyelash tint. It will add colour to your lashes, no length or volume, but will make your eyes more alive when going without make up and lasts around 4-6 weeks. For a more enhanced look, opt for semi-permanent mascara, lasting around three weeks which it adds volume and length just as a mascara would, a great time saver for busy mum’s. For the most glamorous of looks there are semi-permanent eyelash extensions that are glued to your own eyelashes, they need careful and regular maintenance every two weeks to ensure they look perfect but when looked after properly looked after they are amazing!
To sunbathe or not to sunbathe? There is nothing more damaging to your skin than the sun. The UVA rays (A for ageing) penetrate into the deepest layers damaging collagen and elastin fibres, the very structures that stop our skin wrinkling. We always recommend avoiding the sun completely. Most opt for a spray tan before a holiday, and the trick to is after a couple of days begin to exfoliate to take the old tan off. Then you can begin to apply fresh tan. St. Tropez Everyday allows you to build your colour and it has a beautiful scent so no one will even know you are wearing fake tan. If you just can’t bear the thought of not sunbathing a good compromise is tan your body but avoid your neck and décolleté area and fake it with St. Tropez Everyday Face.
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Issue 12: December 2012
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Welcome to Holywood’s new local magazine & A Very Merry Christmas!
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Bean Me Up! Wake up and smell the award winning coffee - Canteen At The Mac’s coffee inspired recipes to make at home. Take the hottest arts venue in Northern Ireland, located in the heart of Saint Anne’s Square in the buzzing Cathedral Quarter, Belfast, an award winning TV Chef, sprinkle with a tasty selection of menus in a super trendy setting and what do you get?...One of the top 50 best coffee shops in the UK. Canteen at the MAC has been selected for this prestigious title as awarded by the Independent Newspaper. Famed for their knowledge of culinary delights and revered reviews on the food and drink industry this is one accolade not to be sniffed at. The Independent has identified the 50 best coffee shops in the UK, specifically those not part of a chain, but where intense espressos, powerful Americanos, full fat lattes and flat whites all add to the heady aroma which signifies bliss for coffee lovers the land over. Canteen at the MAC offers a selection of menus from breakfast, lunch, dinner, a children’s menu and a wine and a cocktail menu, making an easy transition from coffee shop to restaurant to bar depending on the customer or the time of day. Canteen’s Head Chef Shaun Hanna, along with team Barista Kris Martin and mixologist at the MAC Dave Johnston have put together their top coffee inspired recipes for you to make at home… www.bloommagazine.co.uk 23
Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Ham Hock & Sweetcorn Risotto Croquette
Cappucino. "A firm favourite with coffee lovers the world-over this simple ,,make at home recipe will satisfy your coffee craving to perfection.” - Kris Martin , Barista, Canteen at the Mac. Make an espresso single or double shot as preferred - Our coffee bean Espresso blend of 5 [Ethiopian, Brazilian, Guatemalan, Sumatran & Columbian works perfectly, but any good quality espresso bean will do the job! Froth your milk to 80oc – this can be done on a machine or using one of the at-home hand frothers Pour the milk into the coffee create a layer of foam on top Sprinkle with chocolate powder if desired
Coffee Panna Cotta With Chocolate Sauce “This wonderfully rich dessert has all the subtle flavours which come together to form the perfect dessert to round off any meal.” - Shaun Hanna, Head Chef , Canteen at the Mac.
Ingredients
285ml double cream 210ml full fat milk 1 vanilla pod 4 leaves gelatin 150 grams caster sugar 4tsp instant coffee
Chocolate Sauce
150grams 72% dark chocolate 100ml water 24 www.bloommagazine.co.uk
Bring the cream and milk to a simmer in the saucepan Add sugar and vanilla and bring to the boil, then remove from the heat to infuse for five minutes Soak gelatin in cold water and then stir in the leaves until dissolved Add coffee granules and stir until completely dissolved Pass through a sieve, allow to cool slightly then pour into moulds or glasses. For the chocolate sauce, Bring water to the boil, add chocolate and whisk continuously until dissolves and forms a rich sauce
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon hot water 1 tablespoon instant coffee
Icing Ingredients
225grams icing sugar 100grams soft brown butter 1 ½ tablespoons instant coffee 1 tablespoon hot water Handful of toasted walnuts 50mls veal stock 50mls port 3 juniper berries 1 diced shallot 2 teaspoon redcurrant jelly
Preheat your oven to 160 degree centigrade, grease and line 2 sandwich tins Whisk the sugar and butter together until light and fluffy “This coffee cake recipe is easy Beat the eggs in a cup and add gradually to your mixture to make and wonderfully light and delicious, perfect served as Fold in the flour and baking powder a treat in the afternoon or Dissolve coffee in the hot water with a large dollop of cream or and gently add to mixture ice-cream as a dessert…” Shaun Divide between the two sandwich Hanna, Head Chef, Canteen at tins and bake for 30 minutes the MAC. Once cooked, turn out onto wire racks and let cool. Cake Ingredients For the icing, whisk the butter and 150grams caster sugar icing sugar until light and fluffy 150 grams soft butter Dissolve the coffee in the water 3 medium sized eggs and add to the butter icing mixture 150 grans self-raising flour Put in the fridge to firm up
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Frappe Coffee A L’Orange “This stunning cocktail is both visually pleasing and tantalizing on the taste buds…” Dave Johnston, Mixologist, Canteen at the MAC.”
Ingredients
35ml Cointreau Juice of half an orange 2 tsp Instant Coffee 25ml Milk 3/4 Scoop Vanilla Ice Cream Lemon Meringue Ice Cream Pie with Toasted Pecan Crust
In a blender mix all ingredients with 7 or 8 ice cubes, and blitz briefly. Pour straight into 2 glasses, to create the perfect after-dinner cocktails!
Signature Espresso MACtini “This is one of our most popular cocktails at the MAC, perfect for that aperitif or post-meal drink. Our coffee bean Espresso blend of 5 [Ethiopian, Brazilian, Guatemalan, Sumatran & Columbian] works perfectly, but any good quality espresso bean will do the job!” Dave Johnston, Mixologist, Canteen at the MAC.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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In a blender, mix the first 3 ingredients. Pour into a glass and dust the top in cocoa powder. Delicious! Set in urban and modern surroundings in the MAC, in the heart of Cathedral Quarter, Canteen at the MAC is open 7 days a week from 10am, offering fresh, modern menus for breakfast, lunch and evening meals. For bookings call 028 9023 5053 visit: themaclive.com. www.bloommagazine.co.uk 25
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Rising Star
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Andrew Crawford captures the incredible scenery around us, creating a unique collection of images to treasure forever.
‘I’m really no more than a keen amateur with an interest in anything visual combined with a love for my surroundings,’ says Andrew Crawford who captures the scenery around us, creating a unique collection to behold. ‘Anything I’ve learnt is gleaned from admiring the work of others in magazines such as National Geographic and Time Life. I’m also an artist using either brush or pencil to capture what I see. “Balance” links all my visual work. The viewer will hopefully not want to redistribute anything in the composition.’ In 2002 Harland & Wolff completed their final ship. For Andrew this spurred nostalgia and was the beginning of his Yard Card® collection. He had been looking through his transparencies/ slides, coming across several capturing the Belfast Shipyard in all its glory. ‘I decided to produce a collection of these pictures and selected the card format. I favoured a 6in x 4in size (3 : 2 ratio) plus 1 image of 8in x 4in as I decided to package all 21 images in a gift pack that had to be 8in x 4in in size, paving the way for future collections. I also decided that in years to come my idea/concept may have value and trade marked the name Yard Cards®. Following the learning curve of creating his Belfast Shipyard Collection, Andrew wanted to produce further gift pack collections; Belfast Lough Collection and Strangford Lough in gift pack format along with a website to showcase them. ‘I’m hoping to soon produce a 4th collection that’s available in the gift pack format; The Mournes. As a keen hill walker over the years I’ve assembled a collection of pictures that depict my experience of one of the most magical places I know and would like to share with others. Also, I will be adding to “Featured Photograph” at www.yardcards.com on a regular basis. Featured Photograph provides additional interest for visitors to the website with anecdotes and information about specific pictures.’ Visit www.yard-cards.com where you can purchase the 3 Gift Packs and Framed versions of the 139 images. Bespoke framing solutions upon request. Tel: 07801 383292 28 www.bloommagazine.co.uk
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Local Legend
Firm, Family Foundations It was 1911 when William Stevenson began his painting and decorating firm in Holywood. 100 years later, the story continues. The firm’s founder completed his apprenticeship aboard the ill fated liner the Titanic. He put the finishing touches to the ship’s famous luxurious decor just before it was launched in 1912. After the ship set sail, William Stevenson left the Belfast Shipyard to set up his own business which he later expanded with his sons Hugh and Sammy. The skills he learnt were soon being passed on from father to son as they have been ever since. They gained a reputation for delivering a high quality and reliable service to their many domestic and commercial customers. But of course things were different then. It wasn’t a case of popping to the shop for everything you need, pop it in the back of the van and off you go. Originally The Stevenson’s had to mix all their own paints and colours and travelled with all the tools of their trade in a cart to the house or business they were working on. Such is their longevity in the business they carried on trading through two world wars and it was after the second that they began to take on more unusual jobs. And for these they recruited former Italian prisoners of war. They had mastered their country’s renowned centuries old artistic talent so they were ideal for what the projects they were working on - they were employed to paint the decorative murals in some of North Down’s grandest of homes. 30 www.bloommagazine.co.uk
Nik (l) and his father Peter.
The family firm is now run by the fourth generation; William’s Grandson Peter and his great grandson Nik. Peter eventually took over after learning from Dad Hugh and saw it through the difficult times of the troubles and the 80’s recession. Peter’s son Nik then embarked on the early stages of his painting career in school, mastering his craft alongside his grandfather and father. The family continue to work from their Holywood base for many loyal customers some of whom have used them for generations. In the same year the Stevenson’s celebrated their centenary they were rewarded for their 100 years of service with a coveted place in the top 5 firms of their size in the whole of the UK. Grand praise of their traditionally trained yet modern thinking philosophy and dedicated to quality workmanship, producing the highest quality finishes from Holywood and Belfast to all over Northern Ireland. Nik wished to pass on some wishes to the company’s clients; ‘We would like to say a huge thank you all our customers past, present and future for their support of a long established local firm.’ Tel: 028 9059 8852 Mobile: 07980 549535 stevensonandson.co.uk
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