A cookbook for a good cause The UK Sepsis Trust has offered its thanks to Dr Deborah Phillips, after she donated proceeds of sales of her cookbook, Scrumptious St Ives, to the charity. Deborah’s own experience of sepsis ended her academic career and forced her into early retirement. She now works with her partner Paul Connor on his fruit and vegetable stall at St Ives Farmers’ Market, which gave her the inspiration to create her book of healthy recipes. In a letter to Deborah, UK Sepsis Trust fundraising officer Beth Hill wrote: “Thank you for your incredible support. The cookbook sounds amazing, and I would love to see any pictures you have of it.” Sepsis is an extreme reaction to infection and is a
life-threatening emergency. The UK Sepsis Trust aims to raise public awareness of the condition, support those affected by it, educate health professionals, and instigate political change. In a 2010 survey, only 34 per cent of those questioned had heard of sepsis, but now the figure is more than 80 per cent.
Scrumptious St Ives is available from St Ives Farmers’ Market, St Ives Library and St Ives Bookseller. See Deborah’s recipe for Cauliflower and Cornish Blue Cheese Soup on page 12.
Award for Carbis Bay chef Connor Blades, from Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling, in Carbis Bay, has been named UK Young Chef of the Year. Adam was actually one of the judges, although he played no part in the voting. He said: “Judging chef of the year has been super exciting. I didn’t have voting rights in the competition as two of my team were in the final ten, so it makes it even more special that my fellow judges picked Connor Blades as the winner. “Connor really cares about the industry, cooks amazing dishes, and works beautifully in a team. I
always think of the relationship between chefs and waiters as being quite romantic, and the partnership he created with the waiter team was inspiring. “Connor Blades is the future of hospitality, and I know for a fact that he’s the future of my restaurants.”
Citizens Advice sessions return Citizens Advice sessions have returned to the St Ives Library and Information Centre.
Sessions are being held on alternate Tuesdays between 10am and 1pm. If there is demand, the frequency may change to weekly. Anyone wishing to use the service can simply call in during these times and they will be seen on a first come, first served basis.
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citizensadvice.org.uk.
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